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Innovation helping Arizona companies succeed Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:17PMIn Arizona's business world, creativity could be defined by the young paramedic who launched an air-ambulance company, the owner of a janitorial service who developed a more sanitary approach, or the creators of countless energy-saving, time-saving new products.
Viewpoints: Stop blaming public employees for the state's rickety finances Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:28PMPublic sector employees have unfairly become the focal point in an economic catastrophe not of their making. Even "Saturday Night Live" skewered public employees for a cheap laugh. But, while fans of late night television may chuckle, it's no joke that in California, the public sector is under a magnifying glass that ignores the big picture. But as Labor Day approaches, it is important to ...
Les Miller would collect $188,500 yearly if working for Hillsborough commission, USF Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:14PMBy Janet Zink, Times Staff Writer Saturday, September 4, 2010 TAMPA — Les Miller needs only to beat a write-in candidate to become a Hillsborough County commissioner in November. For Miller, it would be his second taxpayer-funded job: He has been working full time at the University of South Florida since 2007. But, for now, Miller hasn't decided if he'll leave his $96,500-a-year job as USF's ...
Changing the Rules at For-Profit Schools Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:51PMThe Department of Education is proposing a rule change aimed at reducing some of the risks to taxpayers when it comes to student loans for certain schools.
Carolina Beach residents, officials voice opinions about the 'road diet' Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:54PMWhen Lake Park Boulevard in Carolina Beach went on a diet before the summer season, some thought it was a recipe for disaster. Others, however, thought it was necessary to encourage and enable pedestrian and bicycle movement. Here are some viewpoints about the town's new traffic pattern, which changed from four lanes to two lanes with a center turning lane on a stretch of the road through its ...
Dogs' Hip Dysplasia Risk Often Missed Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:25AMTraditional methods of evaluating dogs for hip dysplasia risk may miss 80 percent of cases, according to a new study.
NOREEN: To sell or to convert Memorial is a tough call Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:23AMSell Memorial Health System to a for-profit chain or let it become a nonprofit?A city that touts its faith must decide whether it really believes in dividends that are not entirely financial.Last week, Memorial CEO Dr. Larry McEvoy laid out his...
LA's ComedySportz May Close By October Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:24AMPhoto via comedysportzla.com Usually, the faces change but the places stay the same. At least that’s the idea when it comes to the myriad of comedy houses peppered throughout Los Angeles. The names come and go (some bigger than others), but the brand and the comedy philosophy stay with the space. Groundlings, ACME, iO West, and UCB (a relative newcomer, but still not-so-quietly celebrating their ...
Experience Blue Ridge Parkway's high points Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:11AMLike countless other Blue Ridge Parkway motorists, I've peeked over Wildcat Rocks in North Carolina's Doughton Park to marvel at a tiny cabin sitting 1,500 feet below in a postage-stamp meadow. It's the quintessential image of Appalachian isolation.
Barack Obama Asserts His Devotion Towards Bettering The Condition Of The American Middle Class Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:47AMWashington, September 4, 2010 : American President, Barack Obama, has mentioned that a vigorous financial system in America requires lively Main Streets and a blooming middle class.
Reforming the IPCC Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:11PMThe report of the InterAcademy Council on the IPCC is a real step forward. The council,… Climate change - Rajendra K. Pachauri - Washington Post - InterAcademy Panel on International Issues - RealClimate
Poll: Most New Yorkers Favor Moving Islamic Cultural Center From WTC Site Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:48PMDespite being torn in their viewpoints, most New Yorkers appear to favor moving the proposed Islamic cultural center away from the World Trade Center site, although the mayor still says the developers have a right to build at the proposed location.
Alvin McEwen: Focus on the Family channels George Rekers in fighting anti-bullying efforts Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:53PMFocus on the Family is targeting anti-bullying efforts in schools, claiming that they actually push the so-called "gay agenda." According to The Denver Post: As...
Oilsands water toxins natural, monitor says Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:23PMPollutants in Alberta's Athabasca River system are natural, the joint oilsands industry-government group responsible for monitoring the region's water maintains.
Commissioners OK funding for prenatal care to the uninsured Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:00PMPrior to the Montgomery County Commissioners’ recent approval of $285,322 for prenatal care to benefit pregnant women who are mostly illegal immigrants, Chairman James R. Matthews said the state aid was a hedge against potentially greater medical costs if women have complications during the births.
Sources: Net Neutrality Compromise Not Reached Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:40PMCompanies negotiating a net neutrality agreement have not reached a compromise, sources say. Network neutrality - Net - Programming - Component Frameworks - Tools
How to Be a Good Panel Moderator Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:38PMManaging a discussion on stage is a valuable skill. Here’s three ways to improve.
Net neutrality compromise still on the table Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:25PMIDG News Service - A brokerage firm report overstates that companies negotiating network neutrality rules have agreed to a compromise, according to two sources close to the discussions.
Melanie Gorman: Got Anger? Managing Political Rage for Our Children's Sake Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:52PMAs we move into the next political debate, we would be wise to think about the messages we're modeling for our kids as our unresolved anger begins to flow out.
Puna's future mulled Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:55PMKEAAU -- Monday's public hearing on proposed changes to the two-year-old Puna Community Development Plan turned into a public referendum on growth versus conservation.
Whatever happened to civility? Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 7:31AMPolitics has always generated strong feelings, but the rudeness and lack of respect for other people and other people’s opinions seems to have gotten way out of control.
Kilili raps US Labor for lack of guidance Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 7:03AMDelegate Gregorio Kilili C. Sablan (D-MP) has asked U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis to send a representative to the CNMI to provide guidance and address concerns on federalization of immigration and related matters.
Meet the candidates to be West Roxbury's state rep. Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 6:59AMEditor’s note: The Transcript invited all six candidates for the 10th Suffolk seat in the House of Representatives — Matthew Benedetti, Edward Coppinger, Bob Joyce, Pam Julian, Paul Sullivan and Kelly Ann Tynan — to participate in a profile for this week’s edition. (Coppinger did not respond to the Transcript’s request before the paper’s deadline.) All six Democrats vie to replace State Rep ...
Michigan Theater hosts Big Screen Book Discussion Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 6:41AMThe Michigan Theater held its inaugural Big Screen Book Discussion event during the Ann Arbor Art Fairs at the end of July.
Sharing the Holy Sites Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 5:24AMThe lesson for the religious leaders of Judaism, Christianity and Islam is to start by talking about making the Holy Sites not bastions of exclusivity, but rather models and places where each side can meet each other and see the holy spark we all contain, no matter what our religion, argues Rabbi Michael Cohen .
Iranian president defends chief of staff in dispute with clergy Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 5:13AMBerlin - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday defended his chief of staff against the country's clergy over interference in Islamic issues, ISNA news agency reported.
Visa Enhances Visa Business Network With New Capabilities for Small Businesses Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 5:11AMSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) today announced significant enhancements to the Visa Business Network (www.VisaBusinessNetwork.com), the online community that helps small business owners manage their businesses more efficiently, connect with and gain insight from peers, and ultimately grow their business. Now, small business owners can easily ...
Voters return Schreiber for second term Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 5:09AMYpsilanti has spoken and the end result will likely mean another term at the helm for current mayor Paul Schreiber.
Visa Enhances Visa Business Network With New Capabilities for Small Businesses Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 5:00AMSAN FRANCISCO----Visa Inc. today announced significant enhancements to the Visa Business Network , the online community that helps small business owners manage their businesses more efficiently, connect with and gain insight from peers, and ultimately grow their business.
Comment on Lessons from Nigeria on Governance by walter Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:46AMAlong with the royal commission on Petronas,also a royal commission on the SCORPENE commission and the murder of Altantuya!! The more the commissions the richer the lives of all Malaysians !! Who knows with all the commisions we can get an entry in the Guiness Book of Records as the country with the most number of commissions of every kind !!!
Seattle's Growing Advantage in the Cloud Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 4:04PMHow cloud computer is developing with a look at the biggest players.
The Waning Years of WWII in Last Letters From Monte Rosa Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 2:21PMLast Letters From Monte Rosa , we're told in an introductory segment, is based on a recently discovered bag of missives written by German and Italian soldiers during the waning years of World War II. But set aside the Eastwoodian framing device—the need for proof of authenticity in a ...
Beloit prepares to tackle sex-ed again Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 2:16PM“I want this to be a very methodical and intellectual process that we can look at and do what is best for the kids,” said Steve McNeal, assistant superintendent of academic programs for the School District of Beloit.
Jasper County polls open until 7 p.m. today Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 1:03PMCandidates held forums and made speeches and appearances, but that didn’t make voting any harder for James Rissman, of Carthage, who voted shortly after 8 a.m. on Tuesday.
Judge Rejects Bid to Exempt Political Condoms From Licensing Code Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 12:52PMTwo men charged with selling Barack Obama condoms ("Hope is Not a Form of Protection") and Sarah Palin condoms ("When Abortion is Not an Option") without vendor licenses cannot claim the First Amendment as a defense, a Manhattan judge has ruled. In motions to dismiss, the defendants likened the condoms to buttons and bumper stickers, which are explicitly exempted as free speech from New York ...
By: Wayne Litke Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 12:44PMI thought an angry e-mail or phone call would be coming my way after bashing animal activist groups for their lack of balance and common sense, but that didn’t happen.
Jason Salzman: McInnis Said He Had "Zero Rating by NARAL;" Talk-Radio Host Should Set Record Straight Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 11:51AMI love it when any candidate (Democrat, Republican, or American Constitution Party) tells a reporter to prove him wrong and the reporter proceeds to prove him wrong.
Auckland super-mayors' differing visions Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 9:18AMSupercity mayoral candidate Andrew Williams wants an Auckland the South Island can be proud of.
SJMH establishes patient and family advisory council Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:45AMTo continue and improve upon patient satisfaction and safety, San Jacinto Methodist Hospital has established a Patient and Family-Centered Advisory Council (PFAC). Patient and family centered care is premised based on the belief that patients, families and health care providers are integral to the delivery of excellent and safe care. To help further this belief, San Jacinto formed the PFAC in ...
150 gather in Roxbury to back school board members Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:14AMROXBURY TWP. — She’s a lone voice no more.
Viewpoint on visitors Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:11AMNice when they arrive - just as nice when they leave
Teachers get green light to pursue politics Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:02AMKUALA LUMPUR – Teachers can indulge in politics from Aug 1. Chief Secretary to the Government Mohd Sidek Hassan said today that graduate education service officers (teachers) on grades DG41 to DG48 will be permitted to engage in politics.
Connect with Us Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:55AMI want to begin by thanking you all for your attendance and participation in this very significant event. Especially Senator Barbara Mikulski, who is here with us today.
NYT: Industries Find Surging Profits in Deeper Cuts Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:27AMBy Trader Mark. This piece in the New York Times touches on a topic that is nothing new for FMMF readers, but apparently a revelation for readers of the Times judging from its status as the 2nd most popular story. (I only wish comments had not been disabled because I would have love to seen the reactions) While the NYT story focuses on HarleyDavidson, which ironically I just discussed last ...
Porn star's throat slashed in robbery attempt Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:32AMLONDON – A robber was jailed eight years on Monday for choking British porn star Savannah Gold ( pic ) and slashing her throat. The busty actress-turned-escort was found naked and bleeding after neighbours in south London heard her screams.
Fight to save prison farms will continue Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:21AMAs a professor at the Royal Military College for over two decades who teaches courses in Canadian literature and culture, and whose former students now serving in Afghanistan see themselves opposing injustice and oppression abroad, I join with our foremost writer Margaret Atwood in saluting the [...]
Gamasutra Member Blogs: From Attracting A Casual Audience To The Definition Of A Game Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:34AMIn highlights from Gamasutra's Member Blogs, our bloggers write about diverse topics, including the critical elements of a casual game, play styles, and the definition of a game. Member Blogs can be maintained by any registered Gamasutra user, while invitation-only Expert Blogs -- also highlighted weekly -- are written by selected development professionals. We hope that our blog sections can ...
Life & Style Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:32AMAUCKLAND – A 15-year-old boy survived after falling 14 storeys from his family's apartment here. The boy dropped 14 storeys from a Proximity Apartments' balcony on the corner of the complex. After a fall of three seconds, he hit the steel roof of the carpark below at an estimated 100kph.
Here Comes Deflation Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 4:48PMThe debate over whether we are in for inflation or deflation was alive and well at the Agora Symposium in Vancouver this this week. It seems that not everyone is ready to join the deflation-first, then-inflation camp I am currently resident in.
DFL hopefuls square off on the outdoors DFLers square off on the outdoors Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 2:21PMCandidates for governor state their cases on such matters as the DNR commissioner and Legacy dollars. Summary.