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- Fed rules limit oil dig on Pensacola Beach Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:18AMBuck Lee is digging deeper into bureaucracy to get at the buried oil on Pensacola Beach
- Summit Up 9-4-10: Fired up for Labor Day! Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:17AMGood morning and welcome to Summit Up, the world's only daily column that is so incredibly fired up for Labor Day Weekend! What the heck is this holiday all about, anyway? (sound of Googling) OK, sez here on Wikipedia that "The first Labor Day in the United States was celebrated on September 5, 1882 in New York City. It became a federal holiday in 1894, when, following the deaths of a number of ...
- Video: Enid Blyton treasures go under the hammer Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:16AMFOR generations of children Enid Blyton's books opened up a magical world of storytelling and now items owned by her late daughter are to go under the hammer.
- Looking Back - Sept. 4, 2010 Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:16AMGrain from the 1950 harvest is now rolling out of Brandon at the rate of six of seven carloads a day. Shortage of farm labour for the current harvest season in western Manitoba has reached serious proportions.
- Qatar goes all out in bid to host 2022 World Cup Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:15AMThe sidewalks and parks in Doha are empty in June, as residents head to the air-conditioned malls for relief from temperatures that soar to 48 degrees. Professional footballers from the region flee to the cooler climes of Europe to train. Qatar - Doha - Middle East - Sport - World Cup
- Tavern requests eyed by council Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:14AMThe Beloit City Council on Tuesday will once again consider to allow the expansion of a tavern use, an outdoor seating area, and the outdoor sale, possession and consumption of alcohol for Sara’s Pub, 1567 Madison Road.
- William Hague: How on earth did he get in this mess? Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:13AMWilliam Hague's statement this week has failed to put an end to whispers about his sexuality. Damian Thompson, an Oxford contemporary, paints a revealing portrait of the Foreign Secretary's career.
- Jeanne Phillips: 'Designated driver' misses the point Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:13AMDear Abby: A few weeks ago, I met a group of friends at a local pub. "Charlie" was the designated driver. As the evening progressed, I noticed Charlie was drinking beer. When I mentioned it, he said he'd had only three. Then he insisted he was fine and "it was only beer."
- This Designated Driver Needs A Refresher Course Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:12AMDEAR ABBY: A few weeks ago, I met a group of friends at a local pub. "Charlie" was the designated driver. As the evening progressed, I noticed Charlie was drinking beer. When I mentioned it, he said he'd had only three. Then he insisted he was fine and "it was only beer."
- Brit women tourists branded 'ugliest in the world' Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:11AMLondon, Sep 4 : With bad behaviour, dire dressing sense and drinking habits, British women tourists have been named the ugliest in the world in an international poll.
- Victim, teen suspects in stabbing death of Salem man identified Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:56PMAndy Huerta, 18, and Martin Covarrubias Rivera, 16, were arraigned this afternoon on charges of murder and assault in the stabbing death of Austreberto Morales, 69.
- Three men accused of being involved in the stabbing of a Jackson man in the eye to stand trial Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:54PMThree men accused of being involved in the stabbing of a 25-year-old Jackson man in the eye will stand trial.Jackson County District Judge Joseph Filip bound over Kenneth David Coatsworth, Raymond Floyd Lowe and Jason Phillip Soule for trial in...
- Bear-y nice Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:52PMA friendly bear has become a minor celebrity in a Chinese zoo by posing for pictures with tourists.
- U.S. Open tennis on the verge of a nervous breakdown Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:51PMNEW YORK — Put a big event in the Big Apple and you get a really big deal. Like the U.S. Open tennis tournament.
- Police Beat: Aug. 30 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:49PMThree University of Arizona Police Department officers responded to a call from a community director of the Coronado Residence Hall about a suspicious man around noon on Wednesday.
- Up & Down: Well, that was quite a weekend, wasn't it? Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:44PMEuro Ryder Cup shenanigans, one of ours actually winning our Amateur title and a wild Barclays finish made for one great weekend. How great? Steve Elling says Michelle Wie's win went almost unnoticed in all the hub-bub. Ryder Cup - Michelle Wie - sport - Barclays - Tiger Woods
- New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees Opposes 18 Game NFL Schedule Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:37PMNew Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees stated his staunch opposition to the proposed 18-game regular season schedule Friday night saying that it will "take years off guy's careers and probably years off their life too." Brees made the comment following the New Orleans Saints 36-21 victory over the San Diego Chargers at the Louisiana Superdome. The idea of two added regular season games beginning in ...
- Watsonville gang slaying victim beaten, stabbed to death in dispute over gang territory Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:27PMSANTA CRUZ - A homeless man killed on the Pajaro River levee in April 2009 suffered two fatal wounds during a brutal beating allegedly delivered by a group of Watsonville gang members and another homeless man, authorities said Monday during the preliminary hearing for four of the seven accused of crimes related to the slaying.
- Eastport salmon fest to come early this year Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:25PMThis year's Eastport Salmon Festival has been moved up one week from its traditional date, and now is scheduled for Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-5.
- Publican fined over glass attack Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:25PMA COUNTRY publican who threw a beer glass at a former patron injuring his eye faces a $196,152 damages after his appeal failed today.
- Road-rage victim Jessica Lynn Rogers spurs march toward million pop tops for charity Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:41PMHAMILTON — Ed Bannon of Jackson Township had been collecting tabs off aluminum cans for the last four years up until a few days ago, when he dumped off his 25-pound collection to the family of paralyzed road rage victim Jessica Lynn Rogers.
- Man is robbed walking from store Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:35PMTwo men assaulted a man walking home from a store at 1502 Central Ave. on Friday evening, fleeing with his wallet, cell phone and two six-packs of beer, according to a Richmond County sheriff's report.Robert Lee Jackson, 39, told police that the men, who were in their early 20s, punched and kicked him and took his wallet and cell phone when he fell to the ground, the report says.
- Town's story emerges from ground Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:32PMThe persistent historian dug through a carpet of pine needles in the Central Florida woods as he sea
- In Pilot Pen's Uncertain Times, At Least There's Caroline Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:20PM— On Tuesday, she was seeded No. 1 for the U.S. Open after Serena Williams — according to Mary Carillo — took a beer bottle over the foot.
- Countdown To The Big House: A Primer For UConn Fans Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:19PMA Guide To What To Expect When Huskies Meet Wolverines On Saturday Nov. 22, 1997 was probably just another day for most. But for me, it ranks up there with the birth of my children as the best days of my life. For on that day, the University of Michigan defeated Ohio State in a classic football game that sent my No.1-ranked Wolverines to the Rose Bowl to play for — and win — a national title.
- Crowds flock to Italian festival near downtown San Jose Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:13PM30th annual festa celebrates planned opening of Little Italy district
- Blatnick pleads guilty to reduced charge Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:13PMSTILLWATER — Oklahoma State defensive end Jamie Blatnick pleaded guilty Friday to an assault and battery charge that was reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor.
- Workers' complaints began on Texada Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:48AMKhaira Enterprises Ltd., a silviculture company facing allegations of worker mistreatment at a work camp near Golden, was previously investigated by the RCMP and other agencies during a project on Texada Island in March.
- Surveillance Photo Released of Robbery Suspects Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:46AMReno police have released a surveillance photo of two people who robbed a supermarket and attacked a security guard.
- Escaped prisoner recaptured in pub Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:42AMA prisoner in Australia who escaped from police and swam across a river was recaptured hours later - enjoying a beer in a pub. Kayd Thorp escaped from police at Brisbane airport.
- Paul as John Wall Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:40AMRand Paul has a better spin move than John Wall. The darling of the Tea Party movement has employed
- Terry Foster: If you want to get, stay in shape, keep moving Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:37AMThis week I began Operation Early Bird, which is a grueling but necessary change in my workout schedule with trainer Melissa Borden.
- Affidavit: Thornton was leaving empty beer containers with Sean Quail in illegal deposit scheme Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:36AMAn Enfield man charged with receiving stolen merchandise from Hartford Distributors killer Omar Thornton told police he was only holding onto empty beer containers for Thornton, who would later deliver them to favored customers allowing them to illegally cash in on deposits, according to an affidavit supporting his arrest.
- Police: Man drunk, high on crack smashes van into apartment Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:37PMA man drunk and high on crack crashed a van into an apartment building late Monday night, police said.
- Do This: Purple Asparagus "Corks and Crayons" Fundraiser Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:36PMPurple Asparagus , the non-profit dedicated to promoting healthy eating for children at home and school, is hosting their sixth annual "Corks and Crayons" fundraiser this Sunday afternoon at Uncommon Ground Edgewater . In addition to a tasting of the full Uncommon Ground Menu, beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages, a mini farmers market will be set up courtesy of Harvest Moon Farms ...
- Police blotter: Man reports family for calls after he left out mother's obit Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:36PMVandalism, Versailles Drive Between midnight and 7 a.m. Thursday, officers reported vandalism to a vehicle in the 800 block of Versailles Drive. When the vehicle owner walked to the car in the morning, he discovered the front driver's side window was smashed in. Police reported nothing stolen. Under the influence, Tres Pinos Road At 2:20 p.m. Thursday, as officers were questioning witness of an ...
- Dedham’s 4th Annual Oktoberfest: Weekend of events planned (video) Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:34PMThe Fourth Annual Oktoberfest has been expanded to a full weekend of entertainment on the grounds of Dedham's Endicott Estate on East Street.
- Voters flood website to choose favorite rain barrels Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:33PMMore than 20,000 votes have been cast online for the soon-to-be-coveted People's Choice Award for one of 71 hand-painted rain barrels on display in La Grange.
- Brady vs. Ryan: for the soul of the game Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:31PMBecause we're still a few weeks from football games that matter -- unless determining the third-string holder is something you find fascinating -- and because Rex Ryan can combine curse words in novel, if nonsensical, ways, we care today about a little spat that Ryan, the New York Jets coach, and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady are waging through the media.
- Volunteers still need for Stiftungsfest Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:29PMThe Stiftungsfest Committee is still looking for volunteers to help with the 2010 celebration.
- Federal report on fatal Xcel fire out Wednesday Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:28PMThe U.S. Chemical Safety Board released a preview of a safety video Tuesday, detailing its findings from the the Oct. 7, 2007, fire at Xcel Energy's Cabin Creek hydroelectric plant near Georgetown that left five works dead and another three injured.
- Joe Hall to play the Medina Lake Cajun Festival Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:27PMJoe Hall & the Louisiana Cane Cutters will play Zydeco and Creole music at the Medina Lake Cajun Festival set for Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Lakehills Civic Center.
- The feud: Tom Brady vs. Rex Ryan Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:26PMToy Department : Because we're still a few weeks from football games that matter, we care today about a little spat that Rex Ryan, the New York Jets coach and former Ravens defensive coordinator, and Patriots QB Tom Brady are waging through the media.
- The Shape of Bulgarian Things to Come Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:25AMAs the IMF say in their most recent staff report on the country, the aftermath of the recent severe economic crisis leaves us with the question as to whether potential output growth in Bulgaria in the years to come is going to be markedly lower than it was during the boom years.
- With video: Ira fire association gets 'new' truck Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:25AMWhen members of the Ira Township Firefighters Association realized the antique fire truck they hoped to fix up couldn't be restored, they went on the hunt for one that could be.
- The Shape of Bulgarian Things to Come Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:25AMBulgarian GDP per quarters 1995-2010. Image by the National Statistics Institute.
- Of all the literary lions, it is Baldwin who still roars Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:22AMGore Vidal, at 85, is still with us, but James Baldwin is the one writer of his generation who still haunts us —and should. If we could raise our once-great novelists and literary titans from the dead in the Age of Obama, who among us would have much of an appetite for having Mailer back? Or Capote?
- Even now, it's time to try Oktoberfest beers Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:21AMOktoberfest? In August? I know what you are thinking, “Summer isn't over yet, how can we even mention October. It's still in the 80s and I don't want to let go of summer.”
- Ypsilanti Heritage Festival: Event started with the vision of one local woman Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:20AMThe Ypsilanti Heritage Festival celebrates the rich historical significance of Ypsilanti while offering contemporary events and activities for today's families and creating lasting memories. The event will be held Friday to Sunday downtown Ypsilanti, Riverside and Frog Island Park and Depot Town.
- Ypsilanti Heritage Festival: Festival hours and featured events Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:20AMFESTIVAL HOURS Friday: Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Most events are free and take place throughout downtown Ypsilanti, Depot Town and Riverside and Frog Island parks. All events subject to change