China's poster child for 'princelings'Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:15PMOf the nearly 3,000 members of China's ruling elite in the country's capital this weekend to kick off the biggest political gathering of the year, only one has the state media and online commentators abuzz: Bo Xilai.
China's poster child for 'princelings'Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:15PMOf the nearly 3,000 members of China's ruling elite in the country's capital this weekend to kick off the biggest political gathering of the year, only one has the state media and online commentators abuzz: Bo Xilai.
Public discusses traits wanted in new superintendentMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:01PMCraig Witherspoon’s last meeting as superintendent of Edgecombe County Public Schools was a chance for the public to weigh in on characteristics they want to see in his successor.
Public discusses traits wanted in new superintendentMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:01PMCraig Witherspoon’s last meeting as superintendent of Edgecombe County Public Schools was a chance for the public to weigh in on characteristics they want to see in his successor.
Hundreds mourn slain Darien familyMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:54PMTwo suspects remain in custody on murder charges Three slain members of the Kramer family were remembered today as relatives gathered for their funeral.
Hundreds mourn slain Darien familyMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:54PMTwo suspects remain in custody on murder charges Three slain members of the Kramer family were remembered today as relatives gathered for their funeral.
Amazon cuts off Colo. affiliates because of taxMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:49PMDENVER — Amazon.com cut ties Monday with Colorado online businesses that help it sell products because of a new state law aimed at getting out-of-state, online retailers to collect sales tax.
Amazon cuts off Colo. affiliates because of taxMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:49PMDENVER — Amazon.com cut ties Monday with Colorado online businesses that help it sell products because of a new state law aimed at getting out-of-state, online retailers to collect sales tax.
IRD KiwiSaver leader joins Gareth MorganMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:42PMThe leader of the IRD team that launched the implementation of KiwiSaver will be taking the lead executive role at Gareth Morgan Investments next week.
IRD KiwiSaver leader joins Gareth MorganMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:42PMThe leader of the IRD team that launched the implementation of KiwiSaver will be taking the lead executive role at Gareth Morgan Investments next week.
Demand for IT jobs spikeMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:42PMVACANCIES for IT professionals have charged ahead in February as the market looks to catch up on the staff freezes of 2009.
Demand for IT jobs spikeMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:42PMVACANCIES for IT professionals have charged ahead in February as the market looks to catch up on the staff freezes of 2009.
Forex: EUR/AUD largely unchanged and trading at 1.4988Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:38PMFXstreet.com (Sydney) – The AUD reversed previous losses against the euro and is trading at 1.4988. However, the euro shows upward tendencies in the 5 minute charts. The EUR/AUD opened at 1.4991 and set an intraday high of 1.5008. The pair maintains support at 1.4925 and resistance at 1.5055.
Forex: EUR/AUD largely unchanged and trading at 1.4988Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:38PMFXstreet.com (Sydney) – The AUD reversed previous losses against the euro and is trading at 1.4988. However, the euro shows upward tendencies in the 5 minute charts. The EUR/AUD opened at 1.4991 and set an intraday high of 1.5008. The pair maintains support at 1.4925 and resistance at 1.5055.
Amazon Cuts off Colo. Affiliates Because of TaxMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:27PMAmazon.com Inc. is cutting off affiliates that help it sell products in Colorado because of a new online sales tax law in the state. Affiliates earn money by using their Web sites to link customers...
Amazon Cuts off Colo. Affiliates Because of TaxMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:27PMAmazon.com Inc. is cutting off affiliates that help it sell products in Colorado because of a new online sales tax law in the state. Affiliates earn money by using their Web sites to link customers...
Isle bait camp back in businessMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:19PMWayne Tucker, owner of Tucker and Son’s Bait and Seafood on 61st Street, announced he is back in operation after Hurricane Ike.
Isle bait camp back in businessMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:19PMWayne Tucker, owner of Tucker and Son’s Bait and Seafood on 61st Street, announced he is back in operation after Hurricane Ike.
US sees jobless claims fallThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:41PMWASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States got a little respite from its unemployment woes on Thursday as the government reported fewer citizens claiming jobless benefits.
UPDATED: Governor Nixon Speaks at East Central CollegeThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:36PMMissouri Governor Jay Nixon spoke at East Central College Thursday afternoon in the college's clinical nursing lab in the health and science building on the Union campus.
Hiring by Smallest Employers May Signal Job RecoveryThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:27PMWhile forecasters expect the Labor Dept. report due out Mar. 5 to show that the U.S. economy is still shedding jobs, data from payroll companies suggest that losses at the smallest businesses have sto...
Victim in critical condition; teen charged in shooting w/ probable-cause affidavit, chargeThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:23PMA Carl Junction man remained in critical condition Thursday after being shot multiple times Wednesday night in south Joplin. Charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action were filed Thursday against Nathan R. Spencer, 18, of Joplin.
IBM to host career fair for college gradsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:08PMSpartan engineers will be given the opportunity Monday to pursue up to 60 new jobs with IBM — jobs they wouldn’t have to leave the city of East Lansing to get. Recruiters from IBM’s Global Delivery Center, which is located on the second floor of the MSU Federal Credit Union at 600 E. Crescent Road, for application services will be on campus for a meet-and-greet with both MSU and non-MSU ...
Development chief Trafton says attitude key to better economyThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:58PMAUGUSTA, Maine -- As Maine's top economic development officer, Thaxter Trafton knows his chief responsibility these days is as much about helping preserve jobs as creating new employment within ...
Budget cuts force CSUCI to slow its enrollmentThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:53PMBy Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com State budget woes have forced California State University Channel Islands to limit student enrollment this year but not halt plans to construct new classrooms and a campus entrance. read more
Detective describes reality of police work to studentsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:42PMMICHIGAN CITY — Corpses, weapons and criminals and murderers are the stuff of everyday life to a homicide detective in a major metropolitan area.
Continuity of LoveWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:40PMUnder the quiet gaze of an oversized bronze statue of Eudora Welty, a friendly but insistent workman keeps asking Jonathan Sims what to do about the dishwasher. Sims can't answer right away. He looks down at the brick-imprinted concrete covered with wet leaves and concentrates.
Lynnwood pastor uses martial arts to reach athletes and parishionersWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:39PMGroups of men and a handful of women in their 20s and early 30s arrive to watch the live, televised feed of a professional mixed martial arts bout between big-time headliners Antonio Minotauro Nogeira and Cain Velasquez.
Simmons faces plagiarism question in Conn. raceWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:39PMRepublican Senate candidate Rob Simmons used nearly verbatim wording as a business advocacy group's talking points in part of his so-called Plan for Prosperity but did not give the group credit when he published the plan.
New chief in townWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:38PMFollowing the planned retirement of longtime Twin Cities Police Chief Phil Green on Aug. 23, the Management Committee of the Police Authority will promote Capt. Todd Cusimano to the position of chief of police. The Management Committee consists of the city manager of Larkspur and the town manager of Corte Madera.
The formula for wedded blissWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:37PMFinally, the secret of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward's 50-year marriage can be revealed: they got the numbers right.
A Move to Change Flight Data TransmissionsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:33PMInvestigators want an aviation group to consider a requirement that airlines send flight information to a receiver other than the black boxes.
Prosser man apologizes at sentencing for pointing gun at clerkWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:32PMKENNEWICK — A Grandview man who helped rob a Prosser auction house just days after Christmas was sentenced today to three years and five months in prison.
National CineMedia, Inc. to Participate at March Investor Conferences in Florida and New YorkWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:32PMCENTENNIAL, Colo.----National CineMedia, Inc. , the managing member and owner of 41.5% of National CineMedia, LLC , the operator of the largest digital in-theatre network in North America, today announced that the Company will be presenting at the following investor conferences: Credit Suisse Global Media and Convergence Conference on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at The Breakers Hotel in Palm ...
India has to forget defeat, look aheadWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:29PMRARE MOMENT:This was one of the few happy moments Indian players had in the match against Australia on Tuesday.
Tribal leader mournedSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:36AMAmid eagle feathers and flowers, mourners celebrated the life Saturday of Laura Spurr.
School board member walks outSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:36AMA Pulaski County Special School District board member walked out of a Feb. 17 meeting over remarks made to her by another board member.
ST. LOUIS: Audrey Marsh KingSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:36AMAudrey Marsh King's motto was, "Life is uncertain — eat dessert first." Her son, James Marsh King, said Saturday that she never missed having dessert at restaurants around the world. "She never put a big dent in the entree, but she always had dessert," he said.
Wide-open governor's race is hard to callSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:35AMFormer Republican Michigan Gov. John Engler recently said what a lot of people are thinking this year about the Michigan governor's race:
Business BuzzSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:31AMThe American Advertising Federation Tuscaloosa has presented the Silver Medal to Lori Moore, senior account executive and director of New Business for Tuscaloosa-based TotalCom Marketing Communications.
Morris School NewsSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:30AM• Jaclyn Keker of Parsippany, a student at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, has been named to the dean's list. The daughter of Mary Beth DeMartis and Scott Keker, she is pursuing a bachelor's degree in athletic training.
Stunted growthSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:28AMThe cinematic daredevils known as stuntmen are destined to a life in the shadows of the movie world’s glitz and glam, and a veteran stunt artist says the low pay keeps most from living normal lives.
BlakelySunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:22AMBlakely Friends and family are raising funds for Grace King after her cancer diagnosis, said friend Helen Salvatore. They have put together an event called "Saving Grace" that will take place Sunday, March 21, from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Banshee in Scranton.
STEPHEN POPE AND KATHRYN ASHSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:21AMMORRIS PLAINS - Alison Ash of Hackettstown announces the engagement of her daughter, Kathryn Ash of Morris Plains, to Stephen Pope of Pine Brook. His parents are William and Kathleen Pope of Byram Township.
County exec search onSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:39AMJAMES CITY -- The hunt for a successor to long-time county manager Sandy Wanner began Monday.