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- Local Gov. Candidate is Internet Sensation Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:25PMBasil Marceaux, a gubernatorial candidate from Hamilton County, says he's pleased with the national attention he's getting for his Republican bid for Tennessee Governor, even if the coverage has largely mocked the perennial candidate.
- Not too late to be included in 2010 census Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:23PMU.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva is encouraging residents of Yuma, and throughout his district, to make sure they are counted in the 2010 census, which ends Friday.
- Lesko Financial's Tips on Managing This Tough Economic Transition Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:16PMAs parents grow older, children often take over their finances. Greg Lesko of Lesko Financial services has some tips for managing this tough economic transition. If you have aging parents, it can be an uneasy role reversal to bring up the subject of their finances. arent you the little kid they had to teach about money? But having this conversation while theyre still healthy will bring about ...
- Wreck halts traffic on Hudson (photos) (video) Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:14PMA traffic wreck on W. Hudson Boulevard halted all lanes of traffic Thursday morning. A white van pulled out in front in front of a Lance truck at 10:23 a.m., wrote Gastonia Police spokeswoman Donna Lahser via e-mail. The driver of the Lance truck was...
- Man arrested for second time on murder charge Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:14PMA man originally charged in the shooting death of a Maiden man and later released is back in jail for first-degree murder. Andree Nixon, 25, of Lincolnton was one of four men arrested for the April 24 death of Zachary Young. Assistant District...
- StarCraft II video asks, "Just what game is this anyway?" Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:11PMFiled under: RTS , Video , Starcraft II So some of you (well, maybe one or two) have been wondering to yourself, "Self, just what in the wide, wide world of sports is this StarCraft II game that Big Download has mentioned so many times on their site?" Well apparently the game's developer Blizzard heard your calls and have released a new video on their community site that attempts to answer that ...
- Panther single-game tickets going on sale Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:09PMSingle game tickets for the 2010 Panthers season will go on sale Saturday throughout the Carolinas. Approximately 7,000 tickets for each of the ten home games are reserved for single game tickets. Ticket sales begin at 10:00 AM. Ticket...
- Road cracks to be sealed Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:08PM• 8th Avenue from 16th Street to 24th Street.
- Investigators find man's body in woods Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:59PMLincoln County Sheriff’s detectives and the State Bureau of Investigation are once again looking into the death of a Lincoln County man. Law enforcement was called to Burris Boulevard near South Grove Street Extension Tuesday at 8:55 p.m. A man’s...
- Panthers tickets go on sale Saturday (schedule) Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:58PMSingle game tickets for the 2010 Panthers season will go on sale this Saturday throughout the Carolinas. Approximately 7,000 tickets for each of the ten home games are reserved for single game tickets. Ticket sales begin at 10:00 AM....
- NY Senate may lack the votes to pass late budget Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:13PMALBANY -- New York's Legislature may end up responsible for the latest budget in state history after all. Senate leader John Sampson won't say if all 32 members of his Democratic majority will attend an extraordinary session called by Gov. David Paterson to pass the final element of the budget.
- Sony Online to introduce free-to-play EverQuest 2 Extended Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:11PMFiled under: MMO Sony Online has already achieved some success with its casual free-to-play MMO Free Realms . Today the developer has announced that it is now bringing that free-to-play business model to its EverQuest series with EverQuest II Extended . Unlike Turbine who turned Dungeons and Dragons Online completely into a free-to-play game (and will do so for Lord of the Rings Online this fall ...
- NEW: Quinn says dual senate election won't be pricey Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:03PMCHICAGO (AP) — Gov. Pat Quinn says he doesn't think holding a dual U.S. Senate vote on Nov. 2 will cost much. An appeals court ruled a special election should be held to fill the seat formerly held by President Barack Obama. Roland Burris has held the seat since his 2008 appointment by then-Gov.
- Market close analysis 7/27 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:58PMThe Dow was able to nudge its winning streak to four, but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined today as a weak economic report deflated a three-day rally. The July consumer confidence index fell to a five-month low. The report put pressure on consumer discretionary stocks.
- Two Hurt In Hardee's Parking Lot Accident Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:54PMTwo people were hurt Tuesday in an accident in a Hardee's parking lot. The accident happened at the restaurant on Morrison Springs Road near U.S. 27.
- Plainwell receives grant to redevelop paper mill Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:51PMPLAINWELL, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – The City of Plainwell is getting a big grant to redevelop its closed paper mill. The city is getting almost $1.5 million. One million dollars is coming from a blight elimination grant, that money will be used to clear and demolish several of the mill buildings.
- Report: Belmont Abbey pitcher arrested in Fayetteville Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:46PMAccording to a report in the Fayetteville Observer, Nathaniel Brian Cudney, a pitcher for Belmont Abbey and the Fayetteville SwampDogs was arrested Monday after police say he broke into a vehicle. Cudney, a Myers Park graduate and Belmont Abbey...
- Let’s get physical Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:38PMStudent athletes who plan to play for their schools will need to get a physical. Medical Center Hospital Sports Medicine has scheduled athletic physicals for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the MCH Cardio Central, 4115 W. Fifth St. Physicals are $25 per...
- TMZ Live: Your Questions Answered Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:36PMFiled under: Jon Gosselin , Kate Gosselin , Mel Gibson , Chelsea Clinton , Terrell Owens , Chad Ochocinco , TMZ Live , TMZ Sports , TV , Movies We're taking your questions on everything -- including Mel Gibson being interviewed by Sheriff's investigators, Jon and Kate Gosselin reaching a custody settlement, and Chelsea Clinton 's wedding having $15,000 porta-potties. // Plus: Terrell Owens… Read ...
- Why a “Best of 2010 So Far” List Is Far More Sexy than a “Best of 2010″ List Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:47AMBest-of-the-year lists are built around the fallacy that the “year” still matters.
- Enjoy free yoga lesson at fundraiser Saturday Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:39AMAn Onslow County business is hosting a fundraiser this month to benefit the North Carolina Coastal Federation. Second Wind, one of Swansboro’s newest businesses, is hosting a fundraiser for the Coastal Federation and an open house on Saturday from...
- Weslaco mother charged after baby found in hot car Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:37AMWESLACO — Police arrested the mother of a year-old boy found locked inside a hot car Sunday morning. Weslaco police and emergency personnel responded to Northside Apartments, 1800 N. Texas Blvd., about 9:40 a.m. Sunday regarding a child locked...
- Want to Keep More of Your Money? Here's What Not to Do Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:36AMHere are nine scenarios in which it's easy to overpay, get scammed, or come out on the losing end of negotiations. Don't … borrow to pay for luxuries and splurges. And yes, that includes using a credit card when you can't pay off the balance in full—because if this is how you operate, you're basically [...]
- comScore Study: Search Engines and Retail Sites - The One-Two Punch For Shoppers Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:30AMBEVERLY, Mass.----Searchandise Commerce today announced the results of an in-depth research study conducted by comScore, and co-sponsored by iProspect looking at how retail shoppers use search, and the importance of search position.
- Berkshire County firefighter dies following fire Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:28AMTOLLAND, Mass. -- A 70-year-old volunteer firefighter from the Otis Fire Department died Sunday -- one day after leaving the scene of a fire, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.
- Winning Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Campbellton Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:23AMThe Florida Lottery has announced that five winning tickets were sold in the Monday Fantasy 5 game, including one in Campbellton. The winning numbers were 06-12-15-22-27, for a top prize of $38,583.53. The winning tickets were sold at: Publix, 16825...
- How to Create a Web Content Strategy For Your Company Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:23AMThese days, it's no longer enough to have an inviting storefront and amazing products on your shelves, whether physical or digital. Fueled by social networking and search engines scrambling to keep up, the Web is now happening in real time. How can a small company stay competitive? One critical component of the answer to that question is something that most businesses have never had to consider ...
- Leafs Van Ryn resurfaces as a coach Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:17AMRaise your hand if you knew Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Mike Van Ryn had retired. One, two ... OK, friends and family don't count.[...]
- Man Shot In Chattanooga Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:10PMAround 9 PM tonight, Chattanooga Police were called to East 3rd Street and Holtzclaw on a shooting. The victim, Allen Tucker, DOB 8-5-74, was shot in the upper left thigh. His wound is said to be non-life threatening.
- National Jamboree Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:10PMWhen they pull up at Fort A.P. Hill in central Virginia today, David Cantu and Hiott Walker of Kinston will be among tens of thousands of their fellow Boy Scouts taking part in the semi-annual National Scout Jamboree this week. National Jamborees are...
- Campaign finance restrictions for corporations hasn’t stopped the flow of money Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:09PMRALEIGH – While a January U.S. Supreme Court decision stripped away many campaign finance restrictions for corporations, people who follow the money in North Carolina’s political circles say that so far, little has changed. “It wouldn’t...
- Tech firms warn US privacy bill will harm economy Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:07PMA group representing Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and AOL warns that a proposal to regulate data collection and use practices in the United States will "hinder" e-commerce and cause economic harm. Compare your salary Use the IT salary benchmark wizard and know the average salary differences between different job functions. Join activeTechPros. http://www.activetechpros.com ...
- Seven of top 16 seeds still in final qualifying at LCCC Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:03PMGODFREY -- Competition is heating up as the top seven of 16 seeded players remain in the final qualifying round of Lewis and Clark Community College's 13th Annual USTA Men's Futures Tournament.
- Wallace: GOP candidates give region some face time Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:02PMIt was some time coming, but the Republican battle for governor finally is turning its attention to
- Latte, pastries and a good book in San Benito Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:23AMSAN BENITO — In San Benito, the closest thing to Starbucks is coming to the public library.The library will open a café featuring gourmet coffee and pastries to try to lure patrons, Director Geraldo Salazar said.“There’s a trend across the...
- AAU team advances to Elite 8 Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:13AMThe Yuma Heat basketball team has picked up four wins during the AAU Division III National Championships in Hampton, Va. The squad, which has advanced to the round of eight, will play today the Swish City (N.C.) Magic at 8 a.m. Eastern time.
- Passenger traffic to Mexico is down, but commercial is up Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:08AMBridge crossings at the three international bridges operated by Cameron County are sending mixed singles.While preliminary figures indicate vehicle crossings declined by 12 percent from April to June of this year compared with the same reporting...
- Rules to be set for wind turbines Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:07AMSAN BENITO — The city is making way for wind turbines that are popping up around the Rio Grande Valley.Officials are setting guidelines for wind turbines and other forms of alterative energy sources after homeowners and businesses expressed...
- Sold! To the highest bidder Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:07AMHARLINGEN — Hundreds of prospective buyers from all over the Rio Grande Valley and northern Mexico crowded the Harlingen public works facility Saturday hoping to snag deals on everything ranging from cameras and bicycles to bulldozers and heavy...
- Polls versus money Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:04AMThe polls on the race for U.S. Senate in Arkansas have been coming out fast and furious over the past couple of weeks.
- AFFIRMATIVE ACTION QUANDARY Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 11:40PMWhile it is acknowledged that the government should be more transparent and efficient in its pursuit of market-friendly affirmative action, the real question is whether the market wants to be a willing partner in any such action, especially since the recent global economic crisis has shown that the market cannot self-regulate.
- Rick Ross To Kick Off MTV's First 'RapFix Live' Event Tomorrow! Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:34PMThe Miami MC will answer fans' Twitter questions during live stream on Friday.
- Feds order ships to leave spill site before storm Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:28PMON THE GULF OF MEXICO -- The federal government has ordered dozens of ships to evacuate the site of BP's broken oil well as Tropical Storm Bonnie sweeps toward the Gulf of Mexico.
- Bele Chere beginnings Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:27PMOn Thursday, July 22, Bele Chere started with the golf-cart brigades — skads of volunteers and city staffer on foot, buzzing around in carts, setting up street barriers, unloading garbage and recycling barrels, walking around with clipboards and cell phones… By midday on Friday, the streets, the booths, the vendors, the police, the bands, the stages will all be ready for the flood of Bele Chere ...
- All-Star Roundup: Shelby Junior Tar Heel squad wins opener at state tournament Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:26PMROCKY MOUNT — The Shelby Junior League Baseball All-Stars (ages 13-14) literally made short work of their first-round opponent in the State Tournament. The Shelby all-stars whipped Wake Forest, 11-0, in five innings in the opening round Thursday....
- Accused operator of prostitution ring, woman, indicted Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:25PMThe Jefferson County grand jury has indicted a man prosecutors call a pimp accused of running a prostitution operation. The grand jury indicted Edwin James Johnson, 43, for kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault of a child.
- Holland America Line Continues Weekly Bermuda Cruises in 2011 Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 5:57PMHolland America Line will offer 24 seven-day cruises to Bermuda aboard ms Veendam in 2011, continuing the schedule established this year with weekly cruises to the popular vacation destination.
- 30 sickened after swimming at Grand Rapids park Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 5:51PMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – Health officials in Kent County are taking a close look at the water after about 30 people became ill after swimming at Millennium Park.
- Low-income residents given energy-efficient home upgrades Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 5:45PMBARSTOW • More than 100 Barstow-area residents will be using less energy after receiving new appliances and other upgrades to their homes funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. In an effort that wrapped up Tuesday, new and more...
- Rift: Planes of Telara dev video summons an open-ended class system Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 5:41PMFiled under: Downloads , MMO , Video Download HD Video In this video for the upcoming MMO Rift: Planes of Telara , the developers discuss one of the game's most unique features: an open-ended class system. After choosing a base class (Warrior, Rogue, Mage or Cleric), players will be able to select from a number of different disciplines. From there, players can level up those disciplines ...