Contractors’ ties queriedMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 12:10AMGRETNA — The Jefferson Parish Council is asking hundreds of companies that make money on community contracts whether they also buy insurance from an agency owned by a former parish administrator.
‘Out of League’ takes title too literallyMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 12:09AMPublished: Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, March 12, 2010 at 1:49 p.m. Remember the hoo-ha over whether Seth Rogen and Katherine Heigl made a believable couple in Judd Apatow’s “Knocked Up”?
Canucks overpower FlamesSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 11:58PMNot only did the Calgary Flames get a taste of reality, it was shoved down their throats early.
Columbiana to expand laptop computer useSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 11:47PMCOLUMBIANA - A pilot program through which some high school students have been working on miniature laptop computers most likely will be expanding to the highest two grade levels in the fall.
Auction benefits Indian Creek schoolsSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 11:14PMWATERMAN – The bidders who attend the annual Indian Creek Community Concern for Children auction are definitely not looking for a bargain.
St. Patrick's pubs and partiesSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 11:10PMBy: THE BEST TAMPA LOCATIONS TO TURN YOU GREEN WITH ST. PATRICK'S DAY SPIRIT If you missed this weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, don’t worry. It’s not the only event turning Tampa green this month. Many bars and other locations are channeling the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with drink ...
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‘Pi’ in the EyeSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 9:18AMCaitlyn Cole (right) laughs after pieing teacher Abby Laskowski Friday afternoon at the conclusion of “pi” week at Brenham Middle School. Students had the opportunity to purchase tickets for the chance to pie their favorite teacher.
Census to divvy up federal pieSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 8:51AMIf not for federal money, thousands of Allen County Medicaid recipients would be hurting, major road projects would go undone and the poor would lose money for housing.
Saturday March 13 2010Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 8:41AMMARCH 13 — It’s mainly about pork at Ribs@Oasis in Bandar Utama, and it’s got some foodies raving about its Ultimate Reverse Pork Burger and Crispy Pork Knuckle in this restaurant that is located in a single row of shophouses in Bandar Utama.
Kitchen Call: Lentil on my mindSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 8:34AMThe beauty of lentils is that they are quick to cook. Unlike other dried beans, they do not demand the overnight soak or eight-hour waiting time to tenderize as do red kidney, cannelloni or black beans. After a short simmer, the rewards are immediate.
Comments: 0Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 8:26AMThere are no comments for this document. Greece: Wishful budgeting – take two Stratfor "As far as the EU is concerned, the key is that Greece does not fail right now — amidst poor fourth quarter GDP numbers, continued banking problems across of Europe and poor consumer and corporate ...
Politics - Most relevant newsSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 8:26AMAppeal for Blueberries , March 11, 2010 Chris Farmer Blueberry pie. Blueberry juice. Blueberry jam. Blueberry tarts. Blueberry preserves. Fresh blueberries. Frozen blueberries. Wild blueberries. Dried blueberries. Blueberry yoghurt. Blueberry barbeque sauce. There ...
The Facebook OlympicsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:23PMIt’s jarring, at first, to read the Anchorage place names transposed into French:
China's policy-making sessions draw global attention: Russian commentatorWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:19PMChina's annual peak policy-making sessions have drawn attention from global mainstream media because of China's unique role, according to RIA Novosti political commentator Dmitry Kosyrev. The annual sessions of the National People's Conference (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference began in Beijing last week. The most influential media across ...
Good Taste : The Irish in usWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:59PMThough it's March on the Vineyard, it's also about to be St. Patrick's Day. There will be plenty to do Wednesday to celebrate.
White House Pushes Insurers to Cooperate on ReformsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:58PMThe Obama administration is continuing to pressure the health insurance industry for cooperation as it tries to pass health care reform. Jim Lehrer gets two views on the health reform debate from the insurance industry and a leading reform advocate.
Huntington shows its Irish side with plenty o' St. Paddy's Day eventsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:55PMHUNTINGTON -- Crank up the Flogging Molly, put the corn beef and cabbage in the crock pot, grab your Irish Road Bowling ball and let's get this St. Paddy's Day party started.
City seeking more elbow room?Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:45PMAcquiring part of Elizabethtown is one of the ways Brockville could grow, the mayor told community leaders Tuesday. "We don't have a significant growth factor in our footprint right now," Henderson explained.[...]
Chicago Cubs Team ReportWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:36PMLook for Cubs general manager Jim Hendry to step up his efforts to land a veteran right-handed reliever, most likely via the trade market.
State aims for an education payoutSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:03AMGeorgia came one step closer Thursday to getting a slice of the $4.35 billion pie the federal government is offering to states that prove they are committed to education reform and student achievement.
Things to do in Roxbury Township and Mount ArlingtonSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:56AMFRIDAY, March 5 A blood drive to benefit 2 year-old Jacob Shallop will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hilton Parsippany, One Hilton Court, Parsippany. Shallop is the son of Mount Arlington Police Officer Greg Shallop. The toddler is currently battling leukemia. Walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-247-9580. To make a monetary donation to help the family with ...
Jeff Rivera: Cabin Fever 2 Director, Eli RothSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:56AMI had the opportunity to do an in-depth interview with horror film director, Eli Roth about his upcoming film, Cabin Fever 2, the sequel...
Boys of bling quickly losing their lustreSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:59AMTHE biggest issue for the NSW Waratahs right now is they've got a $2 million Rolls-Royce Phantom backline running like a broken-down 1984 Triumph.
Some Saturday SweetnessSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:56AMAwwww. Halle Berry and Nahla were spotted having a wonderful playdate at a park in Beverly Hills looking absolutely adorable. Nahla is such a little cutie pie, and we’re glad that Halle is taking the time out to raise her child instead of leaning on that Hollyweird “My nanny sees my kid more than I [...]
Daclan: Samaja lingaw sa MelasonSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:47AMSUPER grabeh kalingaw sa Samaja (as in Sam ug Maja) sa Melason nga karon kauban nila sa seryeng “Impostor”. read more
SCHOOL LUNCH MENUSSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:46AMThe following lunch menus will be served next week at these area schools. Milk is included with all meals.
Readers think 'Avatar' will be big winner Sunday, according to online entries in Oscar contestSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:30AMAP photo'Avatar' The Citizen Patriot's annual Oscar prediction contest closed at 4 p.m. today. We've received somewhere in the neighborhood of 450 entries this year. We'll spend Monday identifying the ballots with the most correct predictions and announce the winners...
Scott's Baywatch audition nightmareSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:26AMAmerican Pie star Seann William Scott had a taste of the best and worst of Hollywood life upon his arrival in Los Angeles from his native Minnesota - he was mugged and stripped of his shirt and shoes on his way to a Baywatch audition.
VDOT: Road construction money sparse in Hampton Roads over next 30 yearsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:19PMAt the same time that transportation planners are exploring widening Interstate 64 on the Peninsula, the state is saying there won't be much money for the construction — or for any road projects for that matter.
NFL moving into dark, uncapped territoryWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:15PMThe NFL kicks off the unsalary-capped version free-agency season tonight, though it may as well kick the free out of free agency. Under the new rules, a supersized batch of restricted free agents aren't really free to leave at all. As for the actual...
FDA issues warnings on food labelsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:15PMSeventeen companies are asked to change misleading claims on health and nutrition. In a crackdown on dubious claims on food packages, the Food and Drug Administration has sent warning letters to 17 producers for making what it said were misleading statements about nutrition and health benefits.
Gubernatorial candidates spar before Springs business crowdWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:53PMDENVER – Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper made his first pitch to the Colorado Springs business community Wednesday during a session of dueling stump speeches that included Scott McInnis, the GOP frontrunner in the governor’s race. McInnis told...
Choi eyes the Malaysian carrotWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:46PMKUALA LUMPUR – Korea 's KJ Choi is eyeing victory at the US$2mil (RM6.6mil) Maybank Malaysian Open starting Thursday to complete a grand double in the country and also enhance his Masters Tournament aspirations. The Asian Tour honorary member, who is a seven-time US PGA Tour winner, was victorious when he last visited Malaysia in October and feels right at home at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and ...
Choi eyes the Malaysian carrotWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:31PMKUALA LUMPUR – Korea 's K.J. Choi is eyeing victory at the US$2 million (RM6.6 million) Maybank Malaysian Open starting today to complete a grand double in the country and also enhance his Masters Tournament aspirations.
I hold no brief whatsoeverMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:36PMIn reply to Get Behind A Paywall, You Parasites : I hold no brief whatsoever for Hartigan or News Ltd publications but that was as peurile a piece as I’ve seen on the usually worthwile-reading New Matilda.
PiE announces grants for Palo Alto teachersMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:28PMSome Palo Alto teachers will be getting extra money to run programs such as 'at-risk readers' and 'classroom composter' after Palo Alto Partners in Education announced Monday it's distributing $40,000 in grants to 19 programs.
Lawmakers work to win ethics warMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:53PMIn addition to repeatedly putting the federal government on notice this Legislative session, state lawmakers are also sending a message to citizen activists to back off and leave ethics reform to elected office-holders on Capitol Hill.
It's lucky to be Irish in BrooklynMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:51PMBreak out your green finest – St. Patrick’s Day is coming.Here in Brooklyn, the whole month seems to be dedicated to the holiday, with special events and shows planned on and around March 17. Here’s a look at some of the highlights and best places to be to...
Obama smokes, eats too much junk food, says president’s physicianMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:36PMWASHINGTON -- Barack Obama's struggle to quit smoking has been amply chronicled over the past couple of years: apparently being president of the United States doesn't make it any easier to break a bad...
Obama's other health downfall -- pieMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:09PMThe arugula-eating president's cholesterol count needs to come down, his doctor says. So besides quitting smoking, he'll have to start skipping dessert. The famously self-disciplined president who seemingly can't miss a morning workout has a secret craving: pie.