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Forces join to protest budget cutbacks Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:10PMNorth Shore School District 112 technology coaches and librarians joined concerned parents last week in front of the School Board pointing out the potential negative impacts the district's list of wide-ranging cutbacks would have on its educational product.
Eagle eggs set to hatch any day at Norfolk Botanical Garden Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:07PMYou can catch the hatch of the first egg in the treetop bald eagle nest at Norfolk Botanical Garden via the garden's special Eagle Cam at www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org.
49ers take look at Anthony Becht Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:07PMVeteran tight end visits facility Tuesday
Microsoft MSN Homepage Redesign Focuses on Twitter, Facebook Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:06PMMicrosoft began rolling out its redesigned MSN homepage on March 9, five months after first previewing the newly streamlined Website.
Google announces its own app store Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:52PMIan Williams THE INQUIRER Third party cloud applications
Will 'Precious' And 'Avatar' Change Things For Black Actresses? Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:48PMIs the Oscar attention paid to films like "Precious" and "Avatar" changing things for black actresses in the industry? "As I look around, I think we're pretty good," "Precious" star Gabourey Sidibe said.
Same Phantom, Different Spirit Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:47PMAndrew Lloyd Webber’s belated sequel to “The Phantom of the Opera” feels as eager to be walloped as a clown in a carnival dunking booth.
Critics say bank prefers FDIC bailout over house payments Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:41PMA couple facing foreclosure from OneWest Bank has joined the growing list of critics who believe the bank would rather foreclose than modify a loan.
Earthquake jolts Big Island Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:27PMA magnitude 5.0 earthquake shook the Big Island at about 6:30 p.m. Monday, Hawaii County Civil Defense said. The quake did not generate a tsunami. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located five miles south southwest of Keanakolu in the Hamakua District, 7 miles east northeast of the Mauna Kea summit and 20 miles west northwest of Hilo. West Hawaii residents reported feeling ...
Blogs Last updated: February 27, 10:37 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:26PMAustralian cycling legend Lionel Cox died overnight at the age of 80 following a bout of pneumonia. The Olympic gold medalist suffered a stroke last year and never fully recovered good health.
All hail Rupert Murdoch. Without his money, there would be no good Times Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:25PMAs Rupert Murdoch turns 79 and the Times relaunches, it's worth remembering how much he has done to support print journalism Happy birthday? Rupert Murdoch turns 79 on Thursday, prematurely festooned in (mostly New York) articles and blogs setting him somewhere between King Lear and the Emperor Ming. But there are other voices you can hear now, too. The voices of print journalists grateful for a ...
Cavuto: Was Massa Pushed? Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:22PMMissed Monday's Cavuto? Catch "The Deal" right here on FOXBusiness.com
Day Around The Bay Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:11PMArtist Television Access does more than pour hate on retail chains; they also have nifty art! [ Mission Mission ] California unveils list of failing schools. [ CBS 5/AP ] Embarcadeo reconfigurations faces uphill battle. [ Curbed ] Former SFist Editor Jackson West looks as handsome as ever. [ I Live Here SF ] Tow tuck takes out 10 cars. Oops. [ Eye On Blogs ] Is there a man more vile than he who ...
Seattle Blogs: Susan Hutchison Challenging Patty Murray? Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:07PMToday's blogs are making an exception to the regional rule. But only for one link. - Ballot Box, The Hill's campaign blog, says that former King County Executive candidate Susan Hutchison...
Tim Wilson describes a shooting incident in his neighbourhood Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:00PMWhen you hear gunfire, it never sounds like you imagine the sound should be, says US correspondent Tim Wilson
The IT failures blame game (part 1) Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:59PMFew subjects are as controversial, emotionally charged, and fraught with misunderstanding as establishing blame for failed IT projects.
TiVo Beats Analyst's Expectations Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:57PMFourth quarter loss of nine cents per share less than...
GOP congressional hopeful campaigns in city Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:46PMOne of three Republicans hoping to unseat U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge in November made campaign stops Monday in Rocky Mount, including a midday fundraiser with U.S. Rep. Walter Jones, R-3rd District.
Did The Oscars Live Up To The Hype? Experts Weigh In Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:42PMDid the Oscars live up to the hype? The Academy Awards made some big changes this year, and critics especially liked the two-host format.
The best and worst of times for publishing Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:42PMEven in its supposedly golden ages, the book trade has been sustained by shifting large quantities of junk, and so it remains Just at the moment there's a constant background murmur of complaint from what one might call the New Elitists that the pure well of our literature is being polluted by – for example – celebrity novels and ghosted memoirs. To say nothing, of course, about the explosion of ...
Crime Scene / A sample of postings from The Chronicle's Crime Scene blog (sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/crime/index) Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:56AMSting hits University Club Hold the sweet vermouth: San Francisco's historic University Club is in a squabble with state liquor license regulators after an unusual sting atop Nob Hill. Two undercover agents, we've learned, slipped into a mixer for Harvard...
Colts sign offensive lineman Alleman Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:48AMThe Indianapolis Colts signed free agent guard Andy Alleman to a one-year contract Saturday. Alleman (6-4, 310) was a 2007 third-round draft choice of the New Orleans Saints. He spent 2008 with Miami after being claimed off waivers and was traded last season to the Kansas City Chiefs, who did not offer him a contract last week.
Who pays for a backcountry rescue? Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:38AMAbout four years ago, a solo climber on the south side of Quandary Peak near Breckenridge got disoriented and stuck. She called 911 and the on-call mission coordinator for the Summit County Rescue Group made contact with her by cell phone. She repeatedly refused assistance and said she just wanted to be talked out of the area. This particular area of Quandary is quite dangerous, and it was after ...
Local man suspected of taking money from wrestling club Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:37AMPAYETTE — A Fruitland man has been arrested and is awaiting trial for allegedly funneling thousands of dollars away from a youth wrestling organization for his personal use.
Idaho lawmakers set to look at JFAC budgets Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:37AMNEW PLYMOUTH — Idaho lawmakers are getting down to the nitty gritty of their 2010 session as they prepare to vote on budgets set by the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, including those for education and the Department of Human Services.
Jitters over sovereign debt: Is it time to buy gold? Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:36AMSome 73 percent of traders believe worries over sovereign debt default may boost the price of gold, a new survey says.
Lady Tigers reach field of eight in 4A tourney Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:29AMOntario — The Ontario girls basketball team took the court against the La Salle Falcons Friday night at Ontario High School in the Oregon 4A State Basketball Tournament and defeated them 58-50.
Ontario’s Erica Hopper signs with College of Idaho Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:29AMOntario — Erica Hopper, senior at Ontario High School signs a letter of intent Friday to play softball at the College of Idaho in Caldwell.
Denver’s Brandon Marshall to visit Seattle Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:29AMSEATTLE (AP) — Despite a potentially huge price to acquire his services, the Seattle Seahawks are going to take their shot at impressing Denver wide receiver Brandon Marshall.
The Score Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:28AMOHS ONE DAY soccer clinic slated Ontario The Ontario High School varsitysoccer program will be offering a one day soccer clinic on Saturday. The soccer clinic is for children ages 3 through 14 years old. This clinic will run from 10 a.m. until noon, and the fee for participation is $15. Make checks payable to OHS soccer. For more information or registration contact the Ontario Parks and ...
Jersey Shore Parodies The Oscars [VIDEO] Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:21PMThe Academy Awards are this Sunday and that means that there are plenty of awesome opportunities for funny (and sometimes not so funny) attempts to parody the films nominated for the film industry’s top prize. The kids from Jersey Shore have been featured in a slew of Oscar videos over at Lopez Tonight on TBS. Lopez Tonight is even hosting its own competition of sorts, called “ The Guidee Awards ...
Vinik focusing on long-term with Lightning Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:17PMNew Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik says he's committed to turning the team back into a winner, on and off the ice. Read the Story BHSN Staff Blogs | Follow us on Twitter Check out BHSN's Spring Training Home Page!
Palestinians, Israelis clash ahead of talks Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:14PMSource: Reuters * Dozens hurt at Jerusalem holy site and in other clashes * Abbas says Israel "provokes", seeks to wreck peace talks * Abbas party ally says not sure to support ...
Shorty Awards Honor Twitter’s Finest Micro-Bloggers Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:07PMThe second annual Shorty Awards ceremony went down this week in New York City, honoring the community-nominated and voted on best of the best from Twitter. Awards were given in 26 official categories as well as a huge selection of crowdsourced community categories . The Twitter community was invited to contribute nominations beginning this January, with the intent of recognizing a user’s overall ...
Thanks for checking us out Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:02PMSince you're reading this editorial, we know you've noticed a big change at the Leader. It was something we’ve been waiting for for a long time: The launch of our brand-new Web site.
The Fannish Life: It's Good To Be A Geek Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:01PMNo matter where you are, there are people just like you read more
Chris Hadsall: Resiliency In The Face Of Divorce Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:00PMLife's not a sprint, it's a marathon. It's highs and lows, peak performance and hitting the wall only to feel the elation of crossing the finish line. Then swearing to yourself you'll never do that again, but you do.
Microsoft puts its stamp on cross-platform link to ALM server Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:59AMVisual Studio Team Explorer 2010, based on Teamprise technology acquired from SourceGear, enables TFS to serve as an ALM server for multiple platforms
MySQL migration and risk management - Database expert Ronald Bradford on the pros and cons of migrating from Oracle to ... Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:51AMRonald Bradford has been guiding DBAs through key aspects of database integration for years. In this Q&A, he discusses the pros and cons of migrating from Oracle to MySQL (hint: it's not just about cost savings). He also weighs in on how Oracle's acquisition of Sun will shape the future of MySQL and its community.
Oscars Preview: Best Actress Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:57AMMeryl Streep, Sandra Bullock, Gabourey Sidibe and more make for a uniqe Best Actress showdown at the 2010 Oscars.
Utility complaint, Big Chitlins dinner, student art in Pendleton Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:53AMToday, an Anderson City Utilities customer believes she’s being overbilled, we go through the paperwork to get to the bottom of it. Big Chitlins dinner is on tap for the weekend. And a student art exhibit is coming to Pendleton.
'Going Dutch' in pensions is suddenly fashionable Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:47AMIreland’s announcement yesterday that it is planning a new low-cost national pension fund, following the UK’s example, is another step forward for the 'collectivist' approach to savings pioneered by the Dutch.
FRM's founder retakes helm as chief executive retires Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:47AMVeteran hedge fund investor Blaine Tomlinson has retaken the role of chief executive at Financial Risk Management, following the loss of over $5bn (€3.65bn) in assets from the $8.5bn fund of hedge funds firm during the crisis.
FACTBOX-Israel's five conditions for peace with Palestinians Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:39AMSource: Reuters March 4 (Reuters) - A U.S. Middle East envoy planned to travel to the region over the weekend to explore with Israel and the Palestinians how to press ahead with indirect peace talks after Arab League ...
Manning has procedure to relieve neck pain Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:33AMQuarterback Peyton Manning underwent a procedure to relieve pain in his neck caused by a pinched nerve, the Indianapolis Colts announced Wednesday.
Judge Declines to Stop Lethal Injection Hearing Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:27AMA state judge says he doesn't have the authority to stop lawmakers from holding a hearing on Kentucky's proposed execution method.
Lose the budgetary boat anchors and save Ann Arbor cops' jobs Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:27AMThis seems incredible to me. I can't believe that after 24 of us left the Ann Arbor Police Department on July 1 2009, the department is facing layoffs. When we retired in July, the department lost 16 percent of its......
TTR Title On The Line At Oakley Arctic Challenge Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:46PMThe 6Star Oakley Arctic Challenge is set to take place in Oslo, Norway March 5th-7th 2010, with an impressive rider list that will be sure to create some intense competition.
Spinning up the earth [Built on Facts] Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:44PMThere's an interesting science puff piece that's been circulating around various media outlets about the length of the day after the earthquake in Chile. At random, here's the NY Daily News version : The quake that rocked the South American nation may have also knocked the Earth off its axis. The 8.8-magnitude earthquake near Chile may have also made our planet's days shorter, according to NASA ...
Rigging the Oscars Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:42PMThis Sunday night, watch the Academy Awards on television, count to 10-and wait for the controversy over vote counting to begin. The big question mark surrounding this year's Oscars is not so much who is going to win, but how. This year, the Academy expanded the field of nominations from 5 to 10, and introduced a system known as "preferential" voting in the category. The idea behind preferential ...