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Woman dies during religious fast Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:29AMA 55-year-old woman died alone in a bedroom of her central Florida home after locking herself in the room for several weeks for a lengthy religious fast, authorities said. Related Stories Coffee-fuelled car finishes trip 'Last' Hardy Player back on stage Canada stages White House coup Mexico revives Aztec ball game Chocolate shoes for Mother's Day
Kaka does not travel with Real ahead of Sunday Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:29AMReal Madrid midfielder Kaka will not play against Valladolid in Sunday's Spanish league game due to injury.
Demi Lovato is Dating Joe Jonas! Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:28AMDemi Lovato has confirmed longstanding rumours she's dating Joe Jonas, calling the Jonas Brothers star "perfect" and "incredible". The Disney sensations grew close after appearing together in movie-musical Camp Rock in 2008.
Padre happy to be part of military Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:24AMCFB PETAWAWA -- The base has a new chaplain who is very familiar to Pemb ro k e and area residents. Padre Daniel Forget, the new chaplain for 1 Canadian Field Hospital and the Central Medical Equipment Depot, formerly worked at the First Presbyterian Church in Pembroke.[...]
Junior men lose world curling semi to Swiss Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:21AMThe Canadian men's team can finish no better than third at the world junior curling championship after dropping a 5-4 decision to host Switzerland on Saturday.
Earthquake primer: What happened in Chile and Haiti? Could it happen here? Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:18AMNext time your house rattles when a big truck drives by, you might want to look outside to see if there’s really a truck out there. Bridgewater State College Professor of Geophysics Robert Cicerone said New England experiences about half a dozen earthquakes a year in the range of a magnitude 2.0 to 3.0.
Police: Haim's Name On Illegal Prescription Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:16AMInvestigators in Los Angeles believe Haim had a fraudulent prescription for a powerful painkiller that was obtained through a major drug ring.
Tim Hortons' car prizes safe after recall Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:13AMToyota Canada wants anyone who wins a RAV4 in this year's Tim Hortons roll-up the-rim contest not to worry about sticking accelerator models.
Complicated procedure Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 6:09AMIt could be June before medical isotopes start flowing freely from Chalk River's NRU reactor once again. Originally estimated to be completed in March, repairs to the reactor vessel have taken longer than expected, with Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd.[...]
Warm your spirit; Bend's Sacred Fire Community honors Huichol tradition with newfound friends Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 6:09AMThe first Saturday of each month, Larry Messerman and his wife, Jessica De la O, host a Fire Circle at their northeast Bend home. In the early evening, friends, acquaintances and strangers gather for a potluck meal, then gather in the backyard, where Messerman lights a fire.Welcome to Bend's Sacred Fire Community, for which Messerman, 51, and De la O, 57, are firekeepers. (In the event you're ...
High schoolers take college courses Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 6:09AMA group of Renfrew County high school students is earning two credits for the price of one this semester. Not only that, one of those two credits counts for college.[...]
Murray paved way for Canadians Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 6:08AMBefore there was Shania Twain, Celine Dion or Avril Lavigne, there was Anne Murray - a pop-country crossover star who paved the way for female singers to emerge out of Canada.
Media Advisory/REMINDER: Infrastructure Canada Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 6:06AMNIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 13, 2010) - The Honourable Rob Nicholson, Member of Parliament for Niagara Falls, and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada , along with Kim Craitor, Member of Provincial Parliament for Niagara Falls, His Worship Ted Salci, Mayor of Niagara Falls, and Bill Walters, President of the Boys and Girls Club of Niagara will participate in an ...
Cop's widow forgives husband's killer Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 6:06AMThe widow of slain Huron OPP Const. Vu Pham fought tears as she forgave her husband's killer and urged others to do the same.[...]
Tavares' OT goal rocks Toronto Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 6:05AMThe fans got their money's worth, but John Tavares broke their hearts. Tavares scored on a one-timer off a beautiful pass from Mark Steenhuis of St. Catharines just 25 seconds into overtime, ending a thrilling 11-10 Buffalo Bandits win over the Rock Friday night at the Air Canada Centre.[...]
20-year plan for Little Lake Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 6:01AMA 20-year plan for the evolution of the area around Little Lake, including recommendations such as planting native species of plants, uncovering Jackson Creek and completing the path around Little Lake, goes to city council on Monday.[...]
Jobless rate hits 9.2% Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 6:00AMPeterborough's unemployment rate rose to 9.2% in February, increasing from 6.4% last year. The increase is related to a 4% drop in employment, which is a decline of about 2,000 employees, Danielle Zietsma from Statistics Canada said.[...]
Star scientist hit with 'indefinite' ban on grant money Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 6:00AMCanada’s largest research-funding organization has slapped an extraordinary ban on a star scientist who is accused of “plagiarism” and spending up to $150,000 in government grant money on custom car parts, televisions, home entertainment systems and other equipment “inconsistent” with his research proposals.
Waterlogged Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:26AMThe North Platte Telegraph A combination of melting snow, rain and still-frozen ground may lead to some minor flooding along the North Platte River in the North Platte area today and Thursday. The flooding is expected to be in an area starting near Cody Park and Highway 83 west for about four miles.
What's On: March 12 2010 Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:26AMClick to view events in your city.
Ontario honours women who won the war Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:26AMQueen's Park recognizes 16,000 trail-blazing women who built a WWII munitions in Port Credit.
Apple to Start Taking IPad Orders at 5:30 a.m. California Time Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:24AMMarch 12 (Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. will begin taking pre- orders for its iPad multimedia tablet computer today at 5:30 a.m. California time.
Mynderse boys basketball uses experience to become state contender Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:22AMMynderse makes a strong turnaround back into the boys basketball state tournament.
Chinese community to launch drive for stem cell donors Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:18AMJason Cheung was really hoping to tell the story of his search for a stem cell donor who could save his life. But he won't be able to.
STU group wants bottled water banned Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:17AMA group of St. Thomas University students has formed a coalition with off-campus environmental interest groups to try to have the university phase out bottled water sales.
News | in brief Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:17AMDrug section officers arrested a man in his late 30s and seized cocaine, marijuana, hashish and ecstasy as a result of a traffic stop Thursday in Fredericton.
Buyers beware Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:17AMMONTREAL - Asian equities notched their third consecutive weekly gain over the past five days.
Thinking the unthinkable … Saratoga without racing Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:16AMSARATOGA SPRINGS — A prominent thoroughbred industry leader is sounding the alarm about the possibility of a Saratoga summer without racing.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-11 09:00 UPDATE 3-BP to pay Devon $7 bln for Brazil, GOM, Azeri fields Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:27AMBy Tom Bergin
Canadian liquidator buys Chrysler's Twinsburg plant for $45.5 million Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:26AMPark Corp. lost its bid to buy Chrysler's Twinsburg stamping plant. The company said it raised its initial $27.5 million bid to $45 million, but another bidder offered more.
WIEF: Acceptance of Islamic branding growing Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:26AMKUALA LUMPUR – Global acceptance of the Islamic brand is growing at a rapid pace based on the keen interest shown by international firms to participate in the World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) 2010.
First Look of Sacha Baron Cohen on 'The Simpsons' Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:26AMHe is voicing an angry Israeli tour guide who forces Marge to give him good grades in the comment card.
SPORTS ROUNDUP Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:26AMBOYS’ TENNIS Crescenta Valley 13, Burbank 5: Sweeps by No. 2 singles Chris Kim (6-3, 6-2, 6-2) and No. 2 doubles Eric Khanlarian and Jesse Santos (6-4, 6-2, 6-2) paced the Falcons in a Pacific League win at Burbank on Tuesday.
BP to Pay $7 Billion for Exploration Rights Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:25AMBP to buy exploration rights in Brazil, Azerbaijan, Gulf of Mexico from Devon Energy for $7B Devon Energy - Gulf of Mexico - Brazil - Azerbaijan - Business
Angry e-mails deluged Florida Highway Patrol after Tiger Woods crash Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:23AMORLANDO, Fla. - When Tiger Woods crashed into a fire hydrant and his neighbor's tree in the early-morning...
St. Francis gets win, area bragging rights Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:23AMGLENDALE — For the first match of the season, St. Francis golf Coach Jeff Durfee couldn’t have asked for a better result.
SPORTS ROUNDUP Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:22AMGIRLS’ TRACK AND FIELD Crescenta Valley 70, Canyon 57: The Falcons won their season opener on Thursday at home thanks to big days by Jessica Beerman and Cali King.
Kelso goes back to playing hockey in Ontario, Canada Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:31AMJohn (Dave) KelsoSpecial to the Sun Bodfish is not a town known for being a hotbed of hockey talent, but don't tell that to Brenden Kelso.
Kobe shoots down Raptors in dying moments Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:31AMKobe Bryant hit a 17-foot fallaway jumper with 1.9 seconds left, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter to snap their three-game losing streak with a 109-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.
Visible minority population to double by 2031 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:29AMStatistics Canada says the number of visible minorities living in this region will double by 2031.
Coke charge dropped as ex-Tory MP Jaffer pleads guilty to careless driving Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:28AMA former Conservative MP once known for his tough stance on drugs received a “break” when cocaine possession and drunk driving charges were withdrawn in a plea bargain, an Ontario judge said Tuesday.
Most residents stay put as storm comes and goes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:27AMHeavy rain, thunder and hail Saturday pounded the foothills but caused no major damage. "The entire system performed as it was supposed to perform," said Bob Spencer, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works spokesman.
Dolling up for Childrens Hospital Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:27AMMolly, Samantha, Josefina — the American Girl dolls that feed the imagination of youngsters across the country will take center stage, alongside their fans, this month at the 15th annual Flintridge Guild Childrens Hospital American Girl Fashion Show.
Turf aid helping maintain fields Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:27AMIf you’re wondering why La Cañada High’s junior varsity baseball field still looks so fresh after the beating it received from football and soccer over the last few years, there’s a reason.
Animal abuse registry in works Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:26AMLocal animal shelter officials said they support a potential state law that would create an online registry of animal abusers.
Corporates fail to tap women Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:11PMNEW YORK - THE world's leading firms are failing to capitalise on the talents of women in the workforce, according to a new World Economic Forum (WEF) report on gender disparities in the corporate world. Women are still failing to break into senior management or the boards of companies, said the WEF's Corporate Gender Gap Report released yesterday on International Women's Day.
Rockford Picks Up A Point In Three of Four Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:10PMThe Rockford IceHogs finished Week 23 picking up points in three out of four games with wins against Lake Erie and San Antonio and taking Texas into overtime. The Hogs will close out a five-game road trip with two games in Canada on Friday and Saturday. Rockford will then play their next seven contests at the Rockford MetroCentre.
General Growth gets offer of $3.93B investment Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:09PMCHICAGO (AP) — Shopping mall operator General Growth Properties says two of its creditors have offered to invest $3.93 billion in the company to help it emerge from bankruptcy protection.
General Growth gets offer of $3.93B investment Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:07PMAssociated Press - March 8, 2010 10:04 PM ET CHICAGO (AP) - Shopping mall operator General Growth Properties says 2 of its creditors have offered to invest $3.93 billion in the company to help...
2 of oldest people in US die at 114 and 113 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:05PMWESTMORELAND, New Hampshire (AP) - Two of the oldest people in the world have died on the same day.