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Teachers lend international perspective Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:16PMThe students in Karen Derflinger's Algebra II honors class furiously tapped the keys on their calculators. They were seeking the answer to a question using the continuously compounded interest formula.
Lutheran school grads made good teammates Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:08PMSeveral South Shore graduates of Immanuel Lutheran School have made a big impact on area high school volleyball teams.
New London soldier apologizes for his deception Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:21PMNEW LONDON A New London soldier who returned home to a heros welcome Saturday apologized for pretending he was injured in battle and adopting the rank of sergeant, which he doesnt hold.
What's Happening Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:54PMVanguard Women's Chorus at First Assembly of God The public is invited to a special performance of the Vanguard University Women's Chorus at First Assembly of God Monday, March 15 at 7 p.m.
Medical profession must police itself Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:39PMAt the outset of President Obama's summit on health care recently, Sen. Lamar Alexander , R-Tenn., told the president to "put an end to junk lawsuits against doctors." No one could protest that sentiment. But any effort at malpractice reform needs to ensure that the medical profession does a better job of policing itself. Three recent stories shine a floodlight on the need for improvement.
Romans line streets for Guard unit’s return from Afghanistan Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:16PMFor the past year, the Calhoun-based 108th Cavalry monitored border crossings and taught the Afghan army about soldiering — sometimes doing their jobs under significant enemy fire. The first five ...
A few words of thanks Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:09AMAs I write this, many of us are shocked at the devastation in Fort Hood, Texas, coupled with the multiple shootings down south and the deaths of missing women back east that are being discovered as the days and investigations progress. An almost epidemic of missing children nationwide that lives so often are ending at the hands of devious people. It is indeed a sad commentary on our society.Yet.
Wisconsin among states considering ban on pre-employment credit checks Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:33PMANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - It's hard enough to find a job in this economy, and now some people are facing another hurdle: Potential employers are holding their credit histories against them.
A lifeline for soldiers for 42 years Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:35PMDoris Ventres has spent more than half the years of her life handwriting letters to people she has never met, people she lovingly refers to as "my children."
US-BUSINESS Summary Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:05PMNasdaq rises on upgrades, market barely budges
US-BUSINESS Summary Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:22PMTechs boost Nasdaq, while broad market flat NEW YORK (Reuters) - Technology shares pushed the Nasdaq higher on Monday on an otherwise flat day for U.S. stocks, led by BlackBerry maker Research in Motion and Cisco Systems . (Reporting by Leah Schnurr; Editing by Jan Paschal)
Delivering a knockout: America's best sports towns Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:52PMSome sports teams and events are so intricately linked to their town that the two seem inseparable. They live and breathe sports, and also happen to be some of the most fascinating places to visit. Here, our road warrior sports writers and columnists give us a small glimpse into a few of America's best sports towns.
Jesse Ventura claims gov’t involved in 9/11 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:44PMIn his new book, "American Conspiracies,” former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura begins an investigative journey to prove that there is more to our national history than the government wants us to know. In this excerpt, he writes about an alleged 9/11 cover-up.
VIDEO:Large crowd bids farewell to local troops bound for Iraq Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:45PMROYERSFORD — A standing room-only crowd came out to support more than 100 Pennsylvania Army National Guard members of the 228th Engineer Company during a deployment ceremony held at Spring-Ford High School Sunday morning.
US-BUSINESS Summary Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:02AMMarkets little changed after recent rally
Officer Bejar memorialized as man of strength, faith Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:07AMThousands gathered in Fresno today to honor fallen Reedley officer Javier Bejar. His police chief said Bejar “was a mentor, teacher and friend to all.” A graveside service followed at Reedley Cemetery. Staff photos | Readers' photos | Vigil
question of the week Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:19PMBAGHDAD - Billed as a key test of Iraq's nascent democracy, Iraqis fear Sunday's parliamentary election will lead to a protracted period of uncertainty as the winners and losers try to cobble together a new government - even as American forces prepare to go home.
Officials: No U.S. flags fly at Haiti bases - Army News, news from Iraq, - Army Times Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:56AMDespite the significant U.S. military presence in earthquake-ravaged Haiti, the U.S. flag is nowhere in sight at the Port-au-Prince airport or any other forward operating bases because of concerns over host nation sensitivities, a U.S. military spokesman confirmed late Thursday night.
Swiss say Race 2 improper Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:03AMSAN DIEGO — One of the bitterest chapters in the 159-year history of the America's Cup didn't quite end when the speedy space-age trimaran owned by American software tycoon Larry Ellison routed Alinghi of Switzerland last month in Valencia, Spain. ... - By BERNIE WILSON The Associated Press
Azerbaijan blasts U.S. vote on Armenian 'genocide' Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:16AMAzerbaijan on Friday slammed a U.S. Congress panel's resolution calling Ottoman-era massacres of Armenians "genocide" and warned that the move would damage U.S. interests.
States may ban credit checks on job applicants Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:04AMIt's hard enough to find a job in this economy, and now some people are facing another hurdle: Potential employers are holding their credit histories against them.
Member of Winans gospel family charged in Ponzi scheme Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:08AMAlleged scam targeted churchgoers, taking in as much as $11 million
Q&A: Alan Koral on Internships and Labor Law Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:28AMPDN: Is it a mistake to think of interns as free labor? Alan Koral: Yes, it is. PDN: Why? AK: Because of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and related state laws, which require the payment of minimum wage and overtime for employment. Under the FLSA, to "employ" means "to permit to work."
How To Get A U.S. Visa Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:07PMWinning approval to visit is technical, tedious and time-consuming--and it might even hurt the American economy.
Darkness visible Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:04PMLate last year choreographer and curator Jay Pather was standing on an artwork resembling a metal mat, placed in a corner of Cape Town's city hall.
Unheralded Brazilian Faced Long Road to First Tee Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:12PMAlexandre Rocha, a veteran of the PGA European Tour and the European Challenge Tour, survived two qualifying tournaments just to get a spot in the Honda Classic.
Migrants ask for reform Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:04PMNearly a hundred people were in Elks Park Tuesday evening to support the reform of immigration laws, which they said were too tough, hurt the country’s economy and kept them from living out the American dream.
NY police targeted harassment of minorities flags alarm Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:07AMNew York City's minority population is constantly targeted by its notorious police department, as the 'law enforcement' agents continue to employ the so-called “stop and frisk" practices on them.
Truth and Consequences in the Gaza Invasion Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:34AMThe fact that active opposition to Israeli policy, say, on college campuses, has spread beyond the Arab-Muslim core towards the mainstream, whereas active support for Israel has shrunk to a fraction of the ethnic Jewish core, is a telling indicator of where things are headed.
Hockey Capsules: Many NHL deals done, but no blockbusters Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:47AMNEW YORK — So much for another big hockey boost. The NHL trade deadline came and went with a thud instead of a bang.
Student at Lanham Christian wins geography bee Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:55AMLanham Christian School seventh-grader Jered Butler, 12, of Greenbelt won first place in the Association of Christian Schools International's first geography bee Jan. 22 in Laurel, Del.
Court pew case unresolved Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:02AMAn Olive Branch man who challenged the constitutionality of church pews used as benches in Southaven Municipal Court has been given two weeks by the city judge to find an attorney to represent him.Last month, Carrol "Bo" Roberson entered a motion asking the judge to remove the pews and step down from his disorderly conduct case. He said the pews, engraved with 62 crosses, are in violation of the ...
'Sovereign Citizens' Claim Immunity From Ind., Federal Law Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:19PMFed up and fired up, an increasing number of Indiana residents who have lost confidence in the government are going to extreme measures to claim they are "sovereign citizens."
Urbanite Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:47PMUnder the weight of several ethics probes and eroding support from fellow Democrats, longtime Rep. Charles Rangel on Wednesday temporarily relinquished his post as chairman of the influential Ways and Means committee.
Credit checks on new hires stir debate Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:19PMANNAPOLIS, Md. — It’s hard enough to find a job in this economy, and now some people are facing another hurdle: Potential employers are holding their credit histories against them.
A new city court offers help to veterans Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:03PMRonald Williams stood in a Philadelphia courtroom yesterday, nervously waiting to hear what Municipal Judge Patrick F. Dugan had to say.
Growing Tea Party Movement Is Still a Great Unknown on Israel Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:50PMWashington — The Tea Party movement, a loose conglomeration of conservatives angry over government spending, is considered one of the most influential groups on today’s American political scene.
A Million Stories Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:05PMEvan M. Lopez Last week, we told you that Philadelphia received a report card informing us that our longtime subsistence on Fritos Honey BBQ Twists and purple drink has made us the very least healthy county in all of Pennsylvania. The city Health Commissioner's Office, though, has known for some time that the city is becoming fatter and deader ; at its prompting, on Feb. 24, City Council's ...
Dharamsala welcomes Dalai Lama after high-profile US visit Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:37AMDharamsala, Feb 27: Hundreds and hundreds of Tibetans and well-wishers holding traditional ceremonial scarves and burning incense welcomed His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he returned to his exile hometown here this morning, following a high-profile visit to United States.
Happenings, Feb. 27 Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:19AMBeaver Meadows - The Greater Hazleton Area Byzantine Holy Name Society is again sponsoring Lenten services/Stations of the Cross in various churches during the Lenten season. A Moleben will be held the second Sunday of Lent in St. John's B.C. Church, Haz
200 become U.S. citizens Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:53AMMore than 200 people, clutching miniature American flags, proudly displayed their newly issued certification of U.S. citizenship Friday to family members, friends -- or anyone else in sight. Representing 47 nations, they pledged their allegiance to America during a naturalization ceremony Friday morning at the American Macedonian Cultural Center in Sterling Heights.
Published on: 2/27/2010. Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:15AM"BRUCE, Blackstone Street rematch Saturday." I saw this curious headline in the Internet edition of a Trinidad paper and wondered what it was all about. It turned out that "Bruce" is short for a horse named Bruceontheloose.
Northwest briefly: Parole board decision favors defendant Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:09AMSEATTLE — A Washington state parole board decision could mean freedom in a few years for a man convicted of robbery and assault in the 1983 Chinatown Massacre that left 13 people dead in a Seattle gambling club.
Grave situation: What happens to our oldest cemeteries Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:41AMConrad Kalbfleisch lies under a muddy hill, a 40-ounce bottle of beer resting at the foot of his grave.
Expert Says Flag Bill Won't Fly Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:02AMRep. Rida Cabanilla says she passed a flawed bill on the right to display the American flag because she was angered by some of the measure's supporters.
Many in Louisville — and U.S. — are stunned to find themselves fascinated by the Winter Games Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:12AMCameron Lyles never paid much attention to the Olympics. That is, until a recent Friday night when she ended up staying past the end of her shift at Za's Pizza Pub in the Highlands to watch curling with her boyfriend, Adam Grose.
George Panichas, 87, state lawmaker Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:20PMFormer state legislator, who served in the General Assembly from 1971-1984, helped get state veterans cemetery built
Hundreds pack church to say goodbye to plane crash victim Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:58PMHundreds pack church to say goodbye to plane crash victim
Olympic Capsules: U.S. hockey going for gold; Vonn bails on final race Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:26PMVANCOUVER, British Columbia — The torment began almost immediately. The shot by Ryan Malone of the United States into a wide-open net left Finland goalie Miikka Kiprusoff staring at the ceiling and shaking his head.
Former RI Rep. Panichas Dies at Age 87 Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:46PMPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - George Panichas, the first Greek-American elected to state office in Rhode Island, has died. A spokesman for Democratic lawmakers said the former state representative died early Thursday morning. He was 87.