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Migrant restrictions in China stirs outcry Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:29AMIt's break time at the Seven Colors Elementary School, a privately-run school just an hour's drive from central Beijing. Scores of warmly dressed Chinese pupils are enjoying sunshine. Some play table tennis or skip rope. Others run around the flag pole, seemingly oblivious to the problem their parents face.
UConn's Calhoun says he will sign a new contract Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:24AMConnecticut coach Jim Calhoun said he intends to sign a new contract with the school he has led to two national championships. "It is important for me to put the recent questions about my future to rest and make it clear that I will be signing a new contract at UConn," Calhoun said in a statement.
UConn's Calhoun says he will sign a new contract Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:23AMConnecticut coach Jim Calhoun said he intends to sign a new contract with the school he has led to two national championships.
Rugby League: Easts aim for final flourish Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:20AMEAST LEEDS are looking to finish the season in the top half of National Conference Division Two – setting up a possible promotion push for next term. (12/03/2010 07:20:50)
Parents to board: Don’t cut library staff Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:12AMAbout 20 parents and teachers showed up on Monday to tell the Johnston school board that cutting media associate positions is a bad idea.
Remarks by The First Lady at the National PTA Conference Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:32PMDoubletree Hotel Crystal City Arlington, Virginia 12:20 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you all so much. (Applause.) Thank you. (Applause.) Please, please, be seated. Thanks so much. It is a pleasure to be here with all of you today. And thank you for the wonderful work that you do every day in schools and communities all across this country. And I also want to say ...
Q&A with Vikings' coach Brad Childress: Tomlinson 'a tremendous human being' Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:32PMWill they sign him? You can bet that question wafted through minds all across the nation when word leaked that former all-pro running back LaDainian Tomlinson was expected to visit the Vikings Thursday. As for the answer, I tried getting it today from Vikings coach Brad Childress, who was attending Pro Day at the University of Minnesota to eyeball prospective NFL draft picks.
Patrick's power of positive thinking Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:27PMThe governor wants to make a feel-good case for re-election. The question is, these days, is anybody feeling good? Sitting down at the conference table in his tidy Corner Office, jacket off, sleeves of his pale-blue shirt rolled up, Governor Deval Patrick didn't wait for the first question before launching into his re-election pitch at the start of an exclusive hour-long sit-down interview last ...
Picking Splinters: Too Many Games Spoil the NCAA Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:23PMIt's possible that some time in the near future, we'll be sitting on the cusp of a Sunday in which 96 teams are selected to participate in the NCAA Tournament. It's stupid. It's unwieldy. But the possibility exists because, in short, there are people who think there is money being left on the table when it comes to the single greatest sports tournament in the world.
Pac-10 media award winners Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:11PMI'll update this entry with the coaches' votes, which should be released Wednesday and Thursday. But I wanted to share the media votes, which were publicized on Tuesday. Washington senior wing Sami Whitcomb is the team's sole representative, being named to the All-Pac-10 Media Team.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2009 Financial Results Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:10PMSAN DIEGO -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. , a leading National Security, Information Technology, Assurance and Public Safety Solutions provider, today reported 2009 revenues of $334.5 million, a 16.9 percent increase over the prior year.
Paramount Energy Trust Makes Strategic West Central Alberta Acquisition and Enters Into $50 Million Bought Deal Equity ... Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:10PMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 10, 2010) -
Bucks stand ground to drive back Celtics Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:08PMMILWAUKEE (AP) A serious mismatch on paper, it looked even more ridiculous in real life: Milwaukee Bucks point guard Brandon Jennings, all of 185 cm and 77 kg, standing up to Boston Celtics forward Glen Davis — a player 20 cm taller and nearly 59 kg heavier. Still, Jennings didn't back down from an on-court confrontation with Davis in the fourth quarter. The rookie's aggressive reaction to a ...
Bucks slip past Celts Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:05AMMilwaukee snaps Boston’s four-game winning streak with an 86-84 setback.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 11:00 pm Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:02AMThe Huskie baseball 2008 senior class. From left: Chris Hopwood, Ethan Nebeker, Travis Nicholson, Bryce Compton, Chad Payne, Ryan Price and David Walker.
Wild Horses Take Top Honors - JCJ Architecture Wins RED Award for Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:01AMJCJ Architecture wins first place for Best Hospitality Project of 2009 at the recent AZRE Real Estate and Development (REDs) Awards for their design of the New Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino for the Gila River Indian Community. [PR.com]
PRODUCT PROFILE Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:00AMThe premium investors demand for holding Greek debt rather than benchmark German bonds has crept up to around 300 basis points following comments by credit ratings agency Fitch.
Signpost - Bringing home the bacon Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:50AMHosting the Big Sky Men’s Basketball Tournament is a big deal, according to Athletic Director Jerry Bovee. It brings revenue and exposure to Weber State University, television coverage from stations like ESPN and Altitude. It fills hotel rooms and brings visitors to Ogden.
Senior had alert leap in Cougars' final game Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:50AMSenior nights in basketball are meant to be memorable, but on Thursday, Feb. 25, what became a 76-66 victory for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville over Hannibal-LaGrange was special for more than Denykco Bowles, one of four men's team players recognized by the Cougars.
Pakistan's role in 'reconciling' with Taliban likely on Karzai's agenda on trip to Islamabad Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:45AMISLAMABAD, Pakistan - What role Pakistan plays in any peace effort aimed at the Taliban is likely to rank high on the agenda during Afghan President Hamid Karzai's visit to Islamabad on Wednesday.
BONSIGNORE: Less will mean more in Pac-10 Conference tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:29AMMy assignment for Tuesday was to write a column about the Pacific-10 Conference men's basketball tournament, which starts today at Staples Center.
Taliban talks likely on Karzai agenda in Pakistan Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:16AMWhat role Pakistan plays in any peace effort aimed at the Taliban is likely to rank high on the agenda during Afghan President Hamid Karzai's visit to Islamabad today.
Richwoods junior Matt Elliott won two state titles and a set a state record Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:02PMThe bar continues to rise for Richwoods junior Matt Elliott. And the 2010 Journal Star Boys Swimmer of the Year would have it no other way. Elliott was anything but slow at state, in claiming his third 200-yard individual medley championship and second 100 breaststroke crown.
Leading telecom operators to debate growth opportunities Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:01PMDOHA: Chief Executives from Qtel, Etisalat, Saudi Telecom, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone, Tata Communications and other leading operators will meet to debate on growth opportunities at the much anticipated TMT Finance and Investment Middle East event in Doha on April 26-27.
It Is The Season Of The 'Kompang' Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:46PMKUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Schools nationwide would have a weeklong holiday begining March 15 or 14 for certain states. This means we would be able to hear the beating of the 'kompang' (Malay traditional hand-held drum) at community halls, residences and even hotels.
Protesters expected in streets at G8, G20 summits Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:21PMCanada has betrayed its role as an international leader and can expect protesters to take that message to the streets during the G8 and G20 summits, activists said Monday.
"Operation Safe Campus" Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:46PMWREG takes a closer look at some of the significant busts.
Sacramento Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:20PMI was sitting at a round table in Sacramento at 10 a.m., peering across the table at the lobbying team of undergraduate and graduate students and frantically going over budgetary figures for my section of the presentation, when Lina, the staff representative for Senator Lou Correa, welcomed us to his office. Game time, baby. Less than [...]
Pat Summitt sings Lady Vols' praises Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:14PMLady Vols Coach Pat Summitt treated fans to her rendition of "Rocky Top" after No. 4 Tennessee beat No. 19 Kentucky 70-62 to win the SEC Women's Tournament in Duluth, Ga.
Top-seeded Monarchs rule the CAA, earn NCAA berth; William and Mary's historic run ends in title-game loss Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:11PMOld Dominion never trailed and beat rival William and Mary 60-53 in the championship game of the CAA Tournament Monday in Richmond. The victory gave the Monarchs the CAA's automatic NCAA berth and denied the Tribe its first ever NCAA Tournament appearance.
ParkOhio Announces 2009 Results Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:51PM(A) Reconciliation to GAAP: Quarter ended Year ended December 31, December 31, 2009 2008 2009 2008 -------- -------- -------- -------- Net (loss) income, as reported $.2 ($119.9) ($5.2) ($119.8) ...
Winning streak ends for the Blues Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:32AMBlues left winger Paul Kariya takes control of the puck along the boards as Colorado Avalanche center Matt Hendricks defends in the second period of Saturday's game.
T-Wolves keep Shootout crown Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:21AMFive and still alive. Led by freshman Katrina Selsor, the Colorado State University-Pueblo women's basketball team stunned No. 4 Fort Lewis 61-60 in the championship game of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Shootout.
Giants: Rolle-Phillips pairing 'can be best in league' Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:16AMEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Antrel Rolle believes the Giants now have the two best safeties in the NFL.
Louisville lets freedom ring in Orange upset Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:09AMLOUISVILLE, Ky. - Kyle Kuric scored a career-high 22 points (all in the second half), and Louisville upset No. 1 Syracuse 78-68 on Saturday to provide one more highlight at Freedom Hall.
Conference conundrum Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:09AMNine Million Dollars. It`s the initial price tag for the University of Colorado to move from the Big 12 Conference to the Pac-10 by 2012. The biggest question from the Colorado perspective, if the Pac-10 comes calling, is whether absorbing the initial cost of switching conferences is too much or if it`s a small price to pay in the long run to be in a conference in which many believe CU is a ...
Schools, others anxiously eye session's final days Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:09AMLegislators from Tippecanoe County are eager to return to the Statehouse this week and finish business.
More News Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:08AMLOUISVILLE, Ky. - Kyle Kuric scored a career-high 22 points, all in the second half, and Louisville upset No. 1 Syracuse 78-68 on Saturday.
Hits and Misses: It's OK to leave well-enough alone Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:06AMThere's a saying that goes something like, the only thing that stays the same is everything changes
IN BRIEF Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:43PMLenten -- 7 p.m., March 10, 17 and 24, soup and salad suppers at 5:30 p.m.
Bring Bank of Scotland back home and end bonus culture, demands Nick Clegg Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:15PMLIBERAL Democrat leader Nick Clegg has laid out "a vision for fairness" as he launched a scathing attack on Britain's bankers.
Barcelona Midfielder Xavi: It's Too Early To Talk About Real Madrid Clash Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:03PMXavi has no time for El Clasico discussion.
Universal Travel Group Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:36PMUniversal Travel Group , a growing travel services provider in China offering package tours, air ticketing, and hotel reservation services online and via customer service representatives, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009.
‘Little House’ study Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:29PMShelbyville Middle School librarian Nicole Kirchoff grew up reading the “Little House On the Prairie” books by author Laura Ingalls Wilder. This summer she plans to explore the author’s life by visiting Wilder’s hometown of De Smet, S.D., as well as participate in other self-enrichment activities, using money from an Eli Lilly Teacher Creativity Fellowship Grant.
Holy Family one step closer to championship Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:19PMFriday at Pershing Center, the Bulldogs moved one step closer, defeating Lawrence-Nelson 38-34 in the 2010 Class D-2 Girls...
Proposal seeks to save school jobs Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:51PMThe measure represents a glimmer of hope for school districts looking to minimize or avoid layoffs.
EAC promotes local foods Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:45PMOn Feb. 27, the Environmental Action Committee hosted its first Dinner and Dialogue, an event to spark conversation among all Skidmore community members who wish to discuss environmental issues around campus, over a meal. The event will be hosted once a month.
INDIANA'S OLDEST COLLEGE NEWSPAPER Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:14PMLast weekend was a big time for sports. I had a tough time watching the end of the USA-Canada gold medal hockey game. As I've said in this column before, I'm a Detroit sports fan. But, that also makes me a Red Wings fan. So, trust me, I've seen Sidney Crosby pull those stunts before.
Insurers bear responsibility for market swings: Exec Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:12PMWASHINGTON—Insurers have themselves to blame for market swings, an insurer CEO told an agents’ meeting Friday in Washington.
Fridays with Schloss: Horned Frogs excited about Houston College Classic Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:12PMOutside of the College World Series, this tournament is, in my opinion, the greatest college baseball tournament in the country.