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First day in Washington a dress rehearsal for Obama Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 7:53PMMaking himself at home in new presidential role WASHINGTON — Barack Obama insists America has only one president at a time. But for the next two weeks, this city shows all signs of hosting two — working a mile apart along Pennsylvania Avenue.
Whartonians knock out grizzly with fists, whip and chloroform Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 2:04AMSomeone in Hondo found a copy of The El Campo News from May 2, 1901, behind an old picture. It was re-printed in the El Campo News on Sept. 18, 1957. It is a story that I have heard many times, so I thought the readers might enjoy hearing the "first -hand" story again.
The Socializr Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 11:49PMHanging out with Jonathan Abrams, the serial entrepreneur who founded Friendster in 2002, and Socializr.
Saturday interview: Salman Rushdie Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:54PMIt is 20 years since Sir Salman Rushdie published his fourth novel, The Satanic Verses , about two Indian actors, Gibreel and Saladin. Within weeks Islamist groups were accusing the writer of blasphemy and burning effigies of him in the streets.
Casino owner offers to settle with Ruston Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 2:19AMA legal dispute between the Town of Ruston and the Point Defiance Cafe and Casino over gambling taxes is moving forward, but the casino’s owner hopes the town will take a settlement offer rather than go to trial.
Events for January 2, 2009 Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 2:14AMEvents listed below do not include ongoing events such as church services. Show Ongoing Events
Police Blotter - Jan. 1 Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 2:07AMGrass Valley
Changing with the times Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 4:14AMWith membership and prominence of local fraternal orders declining over the years, current Moose, Lions, Elks and Eagles members say a willingness to evolve with the times is crucial to their survival.
Wednesday December 31, 2008 - 11:50 EST Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 10:50AMPALM SPRINGS, California -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- The final days of 2009 are proving to be lucky at Spa Resort Casino in Palm Springs where guests have taken home nearly three-quarters-of-a-million dollars in large jackpots over the past ten days.
Gaming N ews Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 10:50AMPALM SPRINGS, California -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- The final days of 2009 are proving to be lucky at Spa Resort Casino in Palm Springs where guests have taken home nearly three-quarters-of-a-million dollars in large jackpots over the past ten days.
Cluedo revamp: Jack Mustard, in the spa, with a baseball bat Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 6:19AMCluedo has been rebranded - with a Hollywood mansion replacing the English country house. By Kate Summerscale
At the Letters: A lot of Tex Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 1:02PMMark Teixeira, Scott Boras, the Yankees and all that money dominate email correspondence from readers.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-29 20:12 PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - Dec 30 Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:33PMCompiled for Reuters by Media Monitors. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. THE AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW (www.afr.com)
Mediation Confidentiality - Do Loose Lips Really Sink Ships? Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 9:20AMIn my standard introduction statement, I tell mediation participants of my “Top Four Reasons Why Mediation Works” list, the second of which is the confidentiality that applies to the communications that are made.
Pop feels the crunch Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 8:03AMCultural lessons: A look at how a financial crisis can affect even those devil-may-care musician types
Pick a hearty party for family fun or an adult soiree Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 2:31AM The best New Year’s Eve parties let you cast away the troubles of the previous year and start the new year with laughter, friends and food. This passing year, in particular, leaves plenty to be desired. It’s a perfect opportunity to throw one of these New Year’s Eve soirees. From family-friendly to grown-up naughty, one of these parties is sure to ring in an auspicious start to the new year.
After Christmas Eve killings in Covina, grief Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 8:36PMThose who knew the Ortega family, nine of whom were killed at a Christmas Eve party by a distraught ex-husband, recall them as a close-knit, warm and welcoming group. The Ortega home, a tidy, one-story structure at the end of a Covina cul-de-sac, had been at the center of so many family events: pizza nights, poker parties and an annual Christmas Eve party where the large, close-knit family ...
Shove out the old year, and ring in the new, at these celebrations Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 12:27PM Clink glasses to toast the end of a clunky or lucky 2008 at one of the following New Years Eve parties. As you wait with bated champagne (or sparkling-cider) breath for the clock to roll over to 2009, we hope youve got lots of hope and a designated driver for the new year.
Leonardo Academy Teams up with EGM Green to Develop Sustainability Standard for Gaming Industry Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 6:11AM Leonardo Academy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing sustainability, has teamed up with EGM Green to develop a sustainability standard for the gaming industry, under the rules of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The goal of this initiative is to help the gaming industry to identify and communicate the sustainability parameters of their products and services and to ...
Holiday Memories Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 7:58AMHere’s our third annual series presenting holiday stories from some of your favorite children’s authors and illustrators. Share your holiday memories with SLJ on www.twitter.com.
Bikers spread holiday cheer at Toyz for Kidz Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 6:20AMMoments after having his hands full of Santa’s white beard, and with toy trains the single thing on his mind, Morgan Powell excitedly peeled the paper off of a brightly wrapped package, revealing ... a baby doll.
OT pay for parties? It is for FBI agents in Iraq Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 2:13AMTaxpayers were billed an average of $45,000 in overtime and extra pay for each FBI agent temporarily posted to Iraq over the course of four years, according to a new Justice Department report.
FBI agents asked for $45k apiece for Iraq OT Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 2:18PMTaxpayers were billed an average of $45,000 in overtime and extra pay for each FBI agent temporarily posted to Iraq over the course of four years, according to a Justice Department report.
Audit: FBI agents billed $45k apiece for Iraq OT Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 1:41PMTaxpayers were billed an average of $45,000 in overtime and extra pay for each FBI agent temporarily posted to Iraq over the course of four years, according to a new Justice Department report. In some cases, agents were paid to watch movies, exercise and...
Bill for FBI OT in Iraq = $63 million Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 1:37PMWASHINGTON (AP) - Taxpayers were billed an average of $45,000 in overtime and extra pay for each FBI agent temporarily posted to Iraq over the course of four years, according to a new Justice Department report. In some cases, agents were paid to watch movies, exercise and attend parties.
Charity Peeps Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 11:35AMIt was about a week into the holiday season when, sitting at my desk, eyeing the following week in my calendar and realizing, with some—admittedly, not much—trepidation that I’d committed to not less than nine parties in a five-day stretch, when an invitation appeared in my inbox that somehow managed to catch my eye.
Audit: FBI agents billed $45k apiece for Iraq OT Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 9:39AMBy LARA JAKES JORDAN Taxpayers were billed an average of $45,000 in overtime and extra pay for each FBI agent temporarily posted to Iraq over the course of four years, according to a new Justice Department report. In some cases, agents were paid to watch movies, exercise and attend parties. In all, the audit by Justice Department Inspector General Glenn A. Fine found the FBI racked up $7.8 ...
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An ‘improbable’ journey into history Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 6:31PMIn two years on the campaign trail, Obama walked a fine line, presenting himself to America as a fresh face and an outsider—but with the knowledge and mettle needed for the White House. CHICAGO It was just before midnight last November when Barack Obama stepped on stage in a darkened auditorium in Iowa, trailing in the polls, taking on one of the biggest names in Democratic politics—and facing a ...
Over-the-top Super Bowl parties in Tampa Bay Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 5:07AM Limousines and $400-a-bottle champagne will top the priority list for many of the party-loving people who head to Tampa Bay for what was once just a football game. Check out some of the over-the-top parties planned for Super Bowl week!
Nelson Soucy Tuesday, December 16, 2008 @ 12:15AM TAVARES, FL — Nelson Soucy passed away on December 8, 2008, at the age of 87. He was born in New Bedford in 1921, the son of the late Henry and Godlieve (Lamontagne) Soucy. He moved to Tavares, FL in 1985. Nelson worked for the Federal Government...
MGM Mirage to sell Treasure Island Monday, December 15, 2008 @ 9:27AMMGM Mirage said this morning that its Treasure Island property will be sold to former New Frontier hotel owner Phil Ruffin. The purchase price to be paid at closing will be $500 million in cash with $275 million in secured notes.
Events for December 12, 2008 Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 2:06AMEvents listed below do not include ongoing events such as church services. Show Ongoing Events
Indian River County community connection: Dec. 12 Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 11:15PMFind out the latest community events and meetings.
Witty captions Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 6:22AMDid your entry make the final six and win a clutch of kudos?
Latest Updates Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 2:04AM(The Malaysian Insider) Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi presented his long-awaited reforms to Parliament yesterday when he tabled two Bills to set up new bodies to oversee judicial appointments and fight corruption.
Indian River County community connection: Dec. 11 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 11:05PMFind out about the latest community events and meetings.
Man claims kidnapping, tourture Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 7:22PMTrinidad resident Andrew Gonzales, 51, told police last Tuesday that the previous night had seen him kidnapped, taken to Aguilar and tortured by unidentified parties. Police have yet to make any arrests in the case....
Tuesday December 09, 2008 - 15:08 EST Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 2:08PMNUEVO VALLARTA, Mexico -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Latin American Poker Tour (LAPT) confirms that it is cancelling the poker tournament in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, due to an indefinite suspension served on one of its local partners.
Tuesday December 09, 2008 - 15:05 EST Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 2:05PMNUEVO VALLARTA, Mexico -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Latin American Poker Tour (LAPT) confirms that it is cancelling the poker tournament in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, due to an indefinite suspension served on one of its local partners.
Sacked teacher drops case Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 3:53PMA teacher who claimed she had been wrongfully dismissed for having an alleged sexual relationship with one of her students has dropped her claim and agreed to pay the Department of Education’s costs. Anna Blackburn, 34, was sacked in October 2007 after the department investigated the student’s claims that the pair had been sexually involved for eight months while he was in his final year in 2003 ...
Country braces for bonus fallout Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 2:57PMREMOTE and regional NSW is bracing itself for the impact of millions of dollars in payments due to arrive this week as part of a Federal Government economic stimulus package.
Fire companies sit on cash cushions Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 2:55AMInteractive map and database | Special report: Volunteer Fire Companies
Indian River County community connection: Dec. 7 Saturday, December 6, 2008 @ 11:10PMFind out the latest in community meetings and events.
Life & Style: The Illusion Of Luxury Saturday, December 6, 2008 @ 10:04PMCustomers queue while waiting for a Prada shop to open in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo courtesy: AFP PHOTO/ PETER PARKS) Prospective buyers look at a fake Gucci hand bag in Beijing’s Silk Market.
Buzzing with vitality Friday, December 5, 2008 @ 5:13PMApproaching 50 marked a turning point for Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Khairuddin Yusof, a former deputy vice-chancellor of Universiti Malaya (UM).
Perfect Gift: Gadgets For Guys Friday, December 5, 2008 @ 10:00AMWe all know how men love gadgets! David Gregg, senior editor of BehindTheBuy.com, has ideas for the "perfect gift" for the guy on your holiday list.
Thanksgiving memories offer array of family traditions Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 12:06AM>It’s during the holidays that one seems to most miss those people now absent but once large in our lives. During the recent Thanksgiving celebration, my daughter hosted us at her home along with other family members and friends.
ScoreMobile iPhone Edition: The Gift That Keeps on Giving Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 12:23PMTORONTO , Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - With holiday parties and long hours at the mall occupying your time, getting up-to-the-minute stats can be a challenge. Enter ScoreMobile iPhone Edition from Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR).
Sports Notes Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 1:48AMTexas Hold’em tournament set The Covington Rotary Club is sponsoring a Texas hold’em poker tournament Saturday afternoon at 4 at the Mandeville Lions Club.