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Direct-deposit Social Security benefits need protection from payday lenders Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:38PMOver the years, I've met too many people who were stuck in a hellish payday-loan cycle, rolling one loan into another until the fees and the outstanding balance crushed them.
QBR convoy to reach Orissa on August 8 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:38PMBhubaneswar, Jul 28 : The Queens Baton Relay (QBR) convoy, a pre-game publicity device to promote commonwealth games, the host city and the country will arrive in Orissa on August 8 from Jharkhand.
Program offers discounted prescription drugs for county residents Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:38PMUninsured and some underinsured residents in Oneida County will now have access to the ProAct Prescription Drug Program, which provides cards that allow for reduced prices on prescription drugs, County Executive Anthony Picente announced Wednesday.
Town in dark about more employees’ pensions Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:37PMBookkeeper Carol Fairbrother isn’t the only town employee who started collecting a pension without top town officials knowing, town records show.
Brooks Brothers Hosts Neckwear Revival Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:37PMThe venerable Brooks Brothers clothing brand is not one you’d associate with the latest fads. But the company probably turned more than a few heads last week when it sent out an e-mail blast, linking to a rather elaborate new section on its home page dedicated to neckties.
Minor baseball group feels heat after setting damp infield afire Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:36PMA sports association in suburban Edmonton may be facing a bill of up to $20,000 after deliberately setting fire to a baseball diamond to dry it out.
Patients 'could grow new joints' Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:36PMPeople with knee or hip problems could in future "grow" their own replacement joints using their own stem cells, scientists have said.
Transparency in government Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:36PMWhen the IPA and State Representative John Bradley team up, and Governor Pat Quinn has his pen at the ready, good things can happen for the citizens of the Prairie State. Quinn recently signed House Bill 5232, which will require newspapers that accept legal notices to upload the notices to a statewide website collectively owned by the newspapers beginning in December 2012.
New Signs Detail Mound History Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:36PMSome news signs will be dotting the landscape along the Midland Trail.
Can't buck him: Santaquin bullrider on rodeo tear Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:35PMPAYSON -- In top form, Wesley Silcox is capable of raking in up to $8 million dollars an hour. Not a bad hourly wage.
Kittatinny marks 25 years in technology competition Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:52AMNEWTON Eighteen Kittatinny Regional High School students recently competed in the Technology Student Association (TSA) national conference in Baltimore, Maryland.
Fund supports startups with CSU ties Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:52AMFORT COLLINS - Colorado State University is supporting startup companies connected to the university with a new private equity investment fund.
Colo. GOP hopefuls struggling for votes Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:51AMDENVER - At a time when Republicans across the nation are counting on victories in gubernatorial races, Colorado's Republican Party is struggling with gubernatorial and U.S. Senate candidates who have stumbled in recent months.
Bumper crop: New law lets farmers sell more products (video) Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:51AMAt Hindinger Farm, co-owner George Hindinger and his partners enjoy selling the fruits and vegetables they grow on their Hamden land, at farm stands and various farmers’ markets, but they are preparing to potentially sell more goods on a much large scale.
Three âfriendsâ apply to join iiNet v AFACT case Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:51AMTwo entertainment-related unions and an artist royalties association have applied to participate as amicus curiae, that is, âfriend of the courtâ, in the Federal Court case between iiNet and the Australian Federation Against Copyright Infringement (AFACT).
Community News Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:51AMBlood supplier to conduct drive: Virginia Blood Services will conduct a blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Augusta Health Lifetime Fitnesss Center, 107 Medical Center Circle.
Realtor news Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:51AMDarlene Kepnes has been selected as the outstanding agent for June at Century 21 Gross and Jansen Realtors in Andover. This honor is given to the agent who has had the most real estate activity during the month. She has been a full time agent since 2005 and is a member of the Garden State MLS, the National Association of Realtors, the New Jersey Association of Realtors and Sussex County Board of ...
Garrera earns insurance honors Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:50AMThe Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) recently honored Newton resident Diana Garrera Tri-State Insurance Agency Inc., the insurance division of SussexBank, for dedication and leadership in the insurance industry. Garrera was awarded a certificate of achievement recognizing five consecutive years of active affiliation with the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors. The CIC ...
Home buyer and seller opinions offered in survey Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:50AMMany people dream of buying their first home or trading up to a new home that will better suit their changing needs.
Move Etihad matches Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:49AMThe AFL Players Association is prepared to play hard ball over the dire state of the Etihad Stadium surface with chief executive Matt Finnis saying on Monday it's time for matches to be moved from the ground if the surface does not improve.
BP boss Hayward 'to be replaced' Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:45PMEmbattled BP chief executive Tony Hayward will be replaced, with a formal announcement expected over the next 24 hours, it emerged.
German GP: Winners' press conference Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:43PMQ: Fernando, as the team told you at the end you have indeed been very quick this weekend. Frustration though for much of the race and you said on the team radio at one stage 'this is ridiculous' but in the end it ended very well for you.
'Super-sized' uniforms go on sale Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:43PMMarks & Spencer has started selling school uniforms for super-sized pupils in apparent recognition of Britain's worrying slide towards childhood obesity.
Rains, firm prices brighten castor sowing prospects in Gujarat Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:42PMIn the wake of monsoon lashing almost all the parts of Gujarat and record prices of castorseed, traders and farmers expect the area under castor to increase during ongoing Kharif season. Traders see castor acreage in the state rising by around 25 per cent this year.
Belles on wheels Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:42PMChicks, tats and fishnets zipped across an oval track one weekday night in Hilo, where a new roller derby league is getting off the ground.
FCC, public safety at odds over broadband plan Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:41PM(AP) -- Two years ago, the Federal Communications Commission stumbled as it tried to create a nationwide wireless broadband network for police officers, firefighters and emergency medical workers, delaying the construction of what everyone agrees is an urgently needed system.
Details on AG election investigation provided Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:41PM( Tenth in an ongoing series by the Alice Echo-News Journal on potential voter fraud in the March 4 Primary in Jim Wells and Brooks counties.)
What kind of gateway to SD should I-5 be? Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:40PMInterstate 5 is called the gateway to San Diego. How big a gateway should it be? And should everyone have to drive vehicles through it to get to San Diego? What about mass transit?
Ariz. law comes after years of mounting anger Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:39PMAs the days tick down until the Arizona immigration law takes effect, the state stands as a monument to the anger over illegal immigration that is present in so many places.
State Farm sheds 125,000 Florida homeowner policies, some in Collier, Lee Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:38PMIn December, State Farm struck a deal with state regulators that allowed the carrier to raise its rates up to 14.8 percent on home and condominium owners. Up to 125,000 nonrenewals are part of the deal. It’s not clear how many policies State Farm is canceling in Lee and Collier counties, but it’s in the thousands.
DoE reopens pipeline to avert MM oil shortage Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:36AMAlthough the entire situation still proves disturbing to affected Makati City residents, the underground pipeline leading to the Pandacan oil depot was ordered reopened Saturday night by the Department of Energy (DoE) to avert an oil supply shortage in Metro Manila. “We started using the pipeline Saturday night, 8:30 p.m., after Makati City gave us approval to do so after completing the ...
Guti expected to announce departure from Madrid Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:35AMMADRID (AP) — Midfielder Jose Maria "Guti" Gutierrez is expected to announce his departure from Real Madrid, ending his longtime association with the Spanish club.
Local briefs Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:35AMEvelyn Quinn has been named provost at Georgian Court University, Lakewood. She is a former social work professor and leader in academic program development and student affairs.
SCHOOLS SUFFER - Cut in vital services without auxiliary fees Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:34AMUnder pressure from parents bawling about the high cost of auxiliary fees, and with the education ministry adamant that no child should be turned away for failing to pay these charges, several schools are strugg-ling to finance the most basic services.
Unfair to the boys Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:34AMA PROMINENT local attorney is urging a review of the law that allows boys under 16 years old to be charged with carnal abuse even when they have consensual sex with a girl who is also younger than 16.
Dairy Show: Youngsters find hard work pays off Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:33AMA good attitude goes a long way in the show ring.
County season concludes Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:33AMSports news and headlines, including full coverage of local teams: Sabers, Bears, Lunas, Trojans, Dragons, Spartans, Na Alii, Warriors.
Retired Police Captain Among Shen Yun Audience Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:32AM"The artistic choreography was wonderful. I enjoyed it, very much."
Notes From School Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:32AMLI Naturalist Jackie Scharfenberg will lead a fishing skills rodeo at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, at Ripon Public Library, 120 Jefferson St. Scharfenberg will teach casting skills, discuss fish behavior and explain natural fish habitats. The rodeo will include games like fill the tackle box and hands-on activities, including knot tying. The event is free.
Calif School Boards Association director to resign Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:26PMAssociated Press - July 24, 2010 1:14 PM ET WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The executive director of the California School Boards Association says he will step down in September.
Phone group sues San Fran over radiation law Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:26PMThe wireless industry sued San Francisco to stop a law that requires cell phone stores to post how much radio energy each model emits.
Harbour crossing opens today Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:22PMThe ribbon will be cut on the new Mangere Bridge today.
Albany student attends NASC conference in Indianapolis Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:20PMNick Neuman, a junior at Albany Area High School, attended the National Association of Student Councils (NASC) conference June 26-29 in Indianapolis, Ind.
10 killed in German Love Parade Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:20PMTen people were killed and 15 others injured when mass panic broke out in a tunnel at the Love Parade in Germany, police said.
Political struggle paralyzes Iraqi soccer vote Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:20PMARBIL/BAGHDAD, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraq moved closer toward suspension from soccer world body FIFA on Saturday after failing to elect a new president following political bickering.
NW Food Processors Association, NW Poultry Council enter into a strategic partnership Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:19PMCowboy Humor Baxter Black and Lee Pitts brighten your day. MarketWatchOnline Market insights emailed to you twice daily.
Addiction to plastic is fuelling marine disaster Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:19PMIn Australia alone we have used almost 14 million tonnes of plastic since 2000, according to the latest industry figures.
Lindsay Lohan’s Neighbor in Jail, Alexis Neiers, Released Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:18PME! reality star Alexis Neiers released from jail after serving approximately 20 percent of her term Gina DiFalco Los Angeles' County Jail Regional Detention Center Facility in Lynwood has one less inmate to account for. Alexis Neiers of the E! reality show Pretty Wild, in which she stars alongside her two sisters and quirky family, was released from the Los Angeles County Jail Regional Detention ...
Pump-off plan will kill our industry, farmers warn Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:18PMFurious farmers warn one of Sydney's prime food-producing communities will die if planned ''cease-to-pump'' laws are imposed along the Hawkesbury River.
MLB Begins Testing For HGH In Minor Leagues Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 2:46AMMajor League Baseball implemented random blood testing for human growth hormone in the minor leagues, making it the first professional sports league in the United States to take the aggressive step against doping.