West Essex High students perform in All-State concertSaturday, March 20, 2010 @ 12:18AMNORTH CALDWELL – Four students from West Essex Senior High School performed in the New Jersey All-State Concert, presented by the New Jersey Music Educators Association (NJMEA), on Saturday, Feb. 20, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark.
Bob Odenkirk: Chicago helped bring out the 'Bad'Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 12:17AMPaige Wiser: If there's anyone who can give lawyers a worse name, it's Saul Goodman.On AMC's brilliant " Breaking Bad ," Saul is the criminal defense lawyerfor a chemistry teacher turned crystal meth manufacturer. As played bycomedy genius Bob Odenkirk, Saul almost literally oozes evil -- andwhat's worse, bad taste. "Saul is a man with absolutely no ethics or scruples," says Odenkirk,who grew up ...
Fishy SituationSaturday, March 20, 2010 @ 12:17AMLA PORTE — When La Porte resident Lucy Hutchison went to the edge of her property bordering Walker Lake last weekend, she found quite a surprise.
Total dominationSaturday, March 20, 2010 @ 12:17AMRamirez twins pave the way in 11-1 triumph Thelma Grimes/San Pedro Valley News-Sun Stacey and Stephanie Ramirez made it look easy against the tough 2A East Conference opponent Willcox on Friday, as the twins combined for four hits, two runs and five RBIs in the Bobcats' dominating 11-1 victory.
Wells passes on glassesSaturday, March 20, 2010 @ 12:16AMGLENDALE, Ariz. -- Pitcher Randy Wells doesn't like a lot of what he has seen from himself in his last two starts, but he won't take his new glasses to the mound to get a better look.''I'm going to bang the glasses,'' said Wells, who struggled again Friday with his slider and sinker but pitched out of a bases-loaded, no-outs jam in the fourth and beat the White Sox . ''It was just an idea to ...
Strike Begins as Talks Between BA, Union CollapseSaturday, March 20, 2010 @ 12:16AMTalks between British Airways, union collapse; strike affecting thousands of travelers begins British Airways - Strike action - Tony Woodley - Willie Walsh - Business
Still no decision on Homestead water discharge permitSaturday, March 20, 2010 @ 12:15AMThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment will continue to wait before making a decision on renewing a groundwater discharge permit for The Homestead resort’s wastewater treatment system. The Homestead, through its managing company B read more
Watch the weather and contact dispatch if doing a controlled burn, fire departments warnSaturday, March 20, 2010 @ 12:13AMGrass fires are common this time of year, when the combination of weather conditions, dryness of ground, wind and nitrogen on the grass from the winter’s snowfall are frequently present. County fire departments warn to be cautious when producing a controlled burn.
Federal Way well-represented on Sounders academy programSaturday, March 20, 2010 @ 12:13AMThe Sounders FC got the ball rolling with their academy program two years ago with the intent of eventually having some young, local talent competing for starting spots with the Major League Soccer professional first team.
St. Charles woman wins big on ‘Fortune’Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 12:13AMST. CHARLES – After all is said and done – wink wink – Nora Maddox won $52,707 on Wheel of Fortune.
Yojimbo - The Criterion Collection (Blu-ray)Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 5:26PMHighly Recommended The Film: Akira Kurosawa built quite a legendary catalogue of great films, and a large portion of it comes from inspiration from outside sources. His takes on Shakespeare, Throne of Blood (Kumonosu-j ) and Ran , waltz along the lines of faithful adaptation and inventive deviation to a supreme degree, as does his look at Dostoevsky's The Idiot (Hakuchi) . Perhaps his most fond ...
Rainfall provides a perfect start to autumnThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 5:26PMLAST week’s heavy rainfall has provided the perfect start to autumn for the district’s farmers with almost two inches of rain recorded at the Young airport for March 7.
Clay Buchholz Bulking Up, Maturing Emotionally While Shooting for Rotation SpotThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 5:24PMClay Buchholz faced more resistance from the wind on Thursday than anything the opposing team could muster. Pitching in a minor league game at the Red Sox Player Development Complex, Buchholz shrugged aside powerful gusts to toss four scoreless innings against a lineup of Minnesota Twins minor leaguers. Starting with a string of fastballs and later working in his breaking stuff, Buchholz allowed ...
'Go County' KKGO says audiences coming backThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 5:23PMSaul Levine, owner of Mt Wilson Inc. and KKGO/105.1 FM, wants to put the "Go" back in "Go Country." He's saddled up to mount promotions to corral new listeners and those who apparently rode off into the sunset in recent Arbitron ratings. "It is...
Liverpool 3 Lille OSC 0Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 5:22PMTwo goals from Fernando Torres helped a professional Liverpool overturn a first-leg deficit to reach the last eight of the Europa League following a 3-0 victory over Lille at Anfield.
NEVC district bond issue on April ballotThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 5:21PMPatrons in the Northeast Vernon County School District are once again being asked to finance a new school building to house the district's students. Superintendent Charles Naas said the need is real and won't go away.
Local veteran served in both Navy and Army in long careerThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 5:21PMWhen Paul Thorade was a boy growing up in Canyon City, Colo., he never dreamed that he would be going all over the world. In fact, he went to college to be a firefighter -- and ran out of money before he finished. That was why he joined the Navy.
BYU beats Florida after Double OT, 99-92Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 5:19PMStaff reports Florida had chances to move on in the NCAA Tournament. But BYU outlasted the Gators 99-92 in a double-overtime thriller at the Ford Center. (Photo from AP)
Storm hands DeKalb hailSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 3:43AMA line of severe thunderstorms brought hail, high winds and a significant amount of rain Friday morning to several areas in DeKalb County. “We had everything from pea-size to golf-ball size hail reported from all over the county,” said Emergency Management Agency Director Mike Leath.
Rain-&-wind storm leaves 3 deadSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 3:43AMThe wicked storm that walloped the Big Apple and surrounding area yesterday with near hurricane force winds and torrential rains left at least three people dead. Lawrence Krause, 50, and Ovadi Mussaffi, 52, were returning from synagogue in Teaneck, NJ, when a massive tree fell on them. And last night...
Brandon celloist gaining in statureSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 3:41AM(AP) — BRANDON, Miss. - Nathaniel Smith doesn't adhere to recipes. A few months ago when his mother was making black-eyed peas. He wandered into the kitchen, tasted a spoonful, scrunched his face, and said: "They need lime juice."
Sending kids a messageSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 3:39AMBy Wayne Grayson Staff Writer When 9:15 a.m. rolled around in Greensboro on Saturday, Main Street became dotted with families and individuals looking for a parade.
Law & OrderSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 3:39AMARRESTS Colbert County sheriff Brittan Lashelle Shook, 23, 408 Lauderdale 465, Killen; second-degree theft of property. Harold Dawson, 77, 3540 Cottontown Lane, Leighton; second-degree assault.
Romero battles elementsSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 3:38AMAt game time it wasn't quite one of those Disney animated windstorms with cartoon characters hanging onto door frames as the howling forces of nature bring them flapping, parallel to the ground, but on Saturday at Champions Stadium near Disney World, the Jays' Ricky Romero found it as close to that experience as he wants to get.
Draw 'reasonable outcome' for O'NeillSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 3:38AMAston Villa manager Martin O'Neill admitted his side did not do enough to warrant victory following the goalless draw against Stoke at a windy Britannia Stadium.
Nadal makes returnSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 3:37AMReigning champion Rafael Nadalreached the third round of the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday.
Lange wins his third ArgusSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 3:37AMMalcolm Lange outsprinted a high quality breakaway group to win the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour in Cape Town on Sunday.
Tourist attractionFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:14AMThe mix of cricket and private life has always been a fraught one.
The ABC goes forth into a brave new worldFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:13AMABC chief Mark Scott has huge plans for Aunty. But will they further weaken other media - and ultimately endanger our democracy?
Provincial tax collectors double-dipping soonFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:13AMTalk about double-dipping! More than 1,250 provincial tax collectors, who will move over to the federal tax department when the province no longer collects sales tax, will get up to a six month pay bonanza.[...]
Lost into spaceFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:12AMSpace physicists from the University of Leicester are part of an international team that has identified the impact of the Sun on Mars' atmosphere.
With cash available, Bay Minette opts to finance expendituresFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:12AMBAY MINETTE — Finance was again the main topic of conversation for the Bay Minette City Council as the group convened for a special-called meeting Monday morning to discuss capital needs and how to fund them.
US retail sales unexpectedly rise 0.3% in FebruaryFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:11AMWASHINGTON: US retail sales unexpectedly rose for the second month in February, despite severe winter storms that hammered large regions of the country, official data showed on Friday.
Strategic chief slams receivershipFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:10AMThe boss of Strategic Finance has slammed its trustee for placing the company into receivership and says investors will be worse off.But Perpetual Trust says receivership is the best option and it has acted only in the best interests...
Gales forecast for parts of OtagoFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:10AMA severe-weather watch has been issued for Otago, alerting people to the possibility of wind gusts up to 100kmh or more in parts of Clutha and Dunedin this weekend. read more
How Rakesh Roshan named his film 'Kites'Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:09AMMumbai, March 12 : He was gazing at the sky, looking at kites flying and the moment inspired filmmaker Rakesh Roshan to pen down his forthcoming romantic saga "Kites" about love going beyond boundaries and cultures.
Another big wind project in early planningWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:43PMThough still very early in the planning stages, Jackson County is again the target of a major wind farm project.
Bravo Adds Fifth Night of Original ProgrammingWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:42PMMove presents net with an opportunity to add a dash of scripted color to its signature reality/competition palette
Toyota Drags Them All Down?Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:40PMAutomakers who watched for decades as Toyota grabbed market share from them must derive some pleasure from seeing that company twist slowly, slowly in the wind.
Villegas to have large following at DoralWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:40PMDORAL, Fla. (AP) — Last week, Camilo Villegas went to Colombia. This week, Colombia is coming to him. Villegas will be easy to find at Doral during the CA Championship, which starts Thursday.
Wind Farm Proposal On HoldWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:38PMAdams Co. (WGEM) -- Plans on a wind farm in eastern Adams county have been slowed following an Adams county board meeting last night.
Replica of Famed 18th-Century Baroque Organ, Destroyed in WWII Bombing, Being Recreated at CornellWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:37PMA celebrated 18th-century baroque organ in Berlin - a masterpiece handmade by one of history's greatest organ builders - was destroyed in World War II during an Allied bombing raid. Today a reconstruction, based as accurately as possible on this organ's unique tonal design is being painstakingly made at Cornell University's Anabel Taylor Hall.
How Oscar Found Ms. RightWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:36PMKathryn Bigelow’s two-fisted win at the Academy Awards has helped dismantle stereotypes about what types of films women can and should direct.