Troubled school list approvedFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:15AMThe state Board of Education on Thursday officially signed off on its list of lowest-achieving schools, putting 20 campuses in Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano counties -- and dozens more throughout the state -- in line for severe sanctions.
Horsemen to oppose table games at ParxFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:05AMThe Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association announced Wednesday it will oppose a table games license for Parx Casino until its owners improve "deplorable conditions" at the adjoining racetrack.
Bangladesh v England - live!Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:56AM63rd over: England 266-2 (Cook 121, Pietersen 64) A regal shot from Pietersen, who stands tall and blasts Rubel Hossain to long-on for four before holding the pose at the end of his follow through, his horizontal bat pointing straight down the ground like an exaggerated duck's beak. That was lovely.
County Can't Ban Synthetic MarijuanaFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:53AMFranklin County officials Tuesday said they likely won't consider banning a legal, synthetic marijuana substitute garnering national and statewide attention.
MPS targets weakest schools in bid for federal fundsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:36AMUp to $45 million in federal funding could be on the way to help turn around the lowest-performing Milwaukee schools. The catch? To get the money, MPS must implement a variety of aggressive turnaround models endorsed by the federal government:
Fashion District Building Gets a $6 Million TransformationFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:34AMDOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - If you are not specifically looking for it, it is easy to miss the entrance to the Emil Brown Lofts. The brown door almost blends in to the surrounding cityscape, the huge spools of fabric and other materials from adjacent businesses dominating the busy sidewalks of the Fashion District.
Why doesn't the Colorado legislature care more about education?Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:28AMI t is estimated that Colorado will rank 42nd in the nation in per pupil funding for K-12 education during this 2009-2010 school year. With the budget cuts currently contemplated by our Legislature, some fear we will rank at the very bottom for 2010-2011.
Dunleavy learns of firing onlineFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:27AMFor those of you not on the Toenail Clippers' e-mail list, permit me to recap Mike Dunleavy's unforeseen capsizing late Monday afternoon. LA severed heads with its general manager (and used-to-be coach) the media way -- by modem. Too bad Dunleavy didn't get team president Andy Roeser's...
OR pension fund considering stake in banksSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:52AMPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — In a deal being pitched as a home-run investment opportunity for the state pension fund, Oregon's public pensioners may be about to buy stakes in several of the 700 troubled banks around the country that are wallowing in bad loans.
Student heart-attack patient bests the oddsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:30AMJennifer Parks of Bayard was recognized for her success in the tough economic times by the Nebraska Appleseed Center that awarded her and four other Nebraskans with the “Back to Work, Back to School Success Story Awards.”
NFL Free Agency Capsules: Bears sign Peppers; Rolle becomes richest safetySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:11AMEDITOR'S NOTE: For more NFL news , including trades and reaction, go to the NFL Capsules. NEW YORK — Julius Peppers found a new home and a big payday as the NFL's free agency period opened with a few teams doling out some serious dough.
Welwyn Hatfield snow reaction scrutinisedSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:06AMRUBBISH collections and other council services ground to a halt when the worst snow for 30 years arrived in the borough. This week, the Welwyn Hatfield Council officers in charge of presiding over the chaos were held to account by councillors demanding answers.
Sage grouse don't get federal protectionSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:57AMWorking more closely with federal land managers, Nevada will continue efforts to protect its sage grouse population following Friday's announcement by the U.S. Department of Interior that it won't list the bird as an endangered or threatened species.
Six from Mt. Diablo on list of 190 failing schoolsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:55AMThe state on Monday will release its first list of "persistently lowest-achieving schools," including six in the Mt. Diablo district.
Sierra Club to Appeal Kennel ApprovalThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:10PMThe San Francisco Bay Chapter of the Sierra Club is planning to appeal an East County panel’s approval of a kennel for the Castro Valley canyonlands west of Pleasanton.
Glass, stubbie bans kick inThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:05PMState government moves on eight licensed venues as alcohol-fuelled violence campaign shifts up a gear.
Storm takes a lasting toll on SalemThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:03PMMost of Salem had power restored by Monday, but last week’s storm has left more lasting damage.
Oncor Implements Smart Meter Verification PlanThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:03PMDALLAS----The Public Utility Commission of Texas, responding to the concerns raised by Texas State Senator Troy Fraser, other elected officials and consumers, agreed to oversee Oncor’s proposed Smart Meter Verification Plan to confirm the accuracy of recently installed smart meters.
Federal observers to monitor county electionsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:50PMMore than 10,000 voters are expected to go to the polls today in Galveston County, election officials predicted.
Cequence Energy Ltd. provides year end reserve updateThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:44PMCequence Energy Ltd. is pleased to provide the following information on its oil and gas reserves as of December 31, 2009 as evaluated by the Company's independent reserve engineering firm, GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd. .
Liu to audit DOE’s Progress ReportsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:40PMThe Department of Education’s annual Progress Reports — which have been used to justify critical decisions, including whether to close schools, have long sparked criticism from teachers, administrators and parents.
Small Business Challenge: Financial stress can manifest in many waysSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:41AMFinancial stress for small business owners abounds: mental exhaustion that comes when completing a lengthy bank loan application; uncertainty that rises from discussing outside investors; and anxiety that goes hand-in-hand with asking a friend and business partner to pony up more dough to get the business started.
Escape from Long Beach Island: 1 bridge, 250,000 peopleSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:40AMLong Beach Island’s sole access road includes the The Dorian J. Henderson Bridge, which is getting a $4 million repair job to extend its life.
‘Team Canton' eyes economic battle planSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:20AMStriking back against a walloping economic slump, Canton officials have assembled a team of community leaders to hatch a plan for helping the township — and its residents — weather what some have called The Great Recession.
Madison SchoolsSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:13AMA comprehensive list of Madison schools and what they offer.
Tips can help you save time, money on taxesSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:13AMThe April 15 deadline to file tax returns is quickly approaching. The paperwork and number crunching can be overwhelming for many Hoosiers. Fortunately, there are tax credits and deductions as well as online and in-person assistance programs that can make filing less stressful.
Island begins major infrastructure overhaulSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:12AMGALVESTON The aging and hurricane-damaged infrastructure is about to get an overhaul as the city begins spending $107 million in federal disaster recovery money.
'Wayne Rooney bullied us all over the field'Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:03PMRecollections of childhood are framed by lines of whitewash, enriched by a passion for sport. James Milner was a cricketer, a sprinter, a cross-country champion, a footballer, especially a footballer.
Soccer-Last-gasp Keirrison earns Fiorentina draw at LazioSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:59PMBrazilian forward Keirrison scored from close range in added time to earn Fiorentina a 1-1 draw at Serie A strugglers Lazio on Saturday.
Chemung County looking at recommendations to make fire response more efficientSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:55PMCHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. -- Chemung County is taking a look at a long list of recommendations to try and make its fire response more efficient. The county recently conducted a study to find ways the county's departments could share services to save time and money.
Student newsSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:53PMSALISBURY, Md. - Seven Washington County students recently graduated from Salisbury University.
Marshall Alumni Center OpensSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:28PMNine million dollars later, the Marshall University's Alumni Center has a new home in Foundation Hall.
Biz Beat: Glenn Yarnal makes his pizza place a center of Hanford lifeSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:19PMThe Lions Club meets there. The Kiwanis meet there. Labor unions hold meetings there. Every sector of Hanford shows up, from working class families to county officials making top salary.
Overton released, in jail diversion programSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:13PMSILVER CITY - Patricia Overton, the woman who was found next to her husband s burning body on Feb. 10 and has been held at the Grant County Detention Center since then on $500 bond on a charge of failing to report a violent death, was released to the jail diversion program Thursday.
Pierce claims men's individual blitz honorsSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:34AMThe winter blahs were still with us weatherwise as 49 players came out to take part in the Wednesday blitz last week at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club. Individual honors were claimed by three players each shooting 83. Jim Pierce finished first with plus 7 while Gerald Wilder and Jack Croake tied for second and third at plus 5.
Political mailbagSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:33AMWe support Don O'Day's reelection to the Board of Education this year and urge you to do the same. O'Day's four years on the board have been marked by notable student achievement and performance in the classroom, and by careful spending/allocation of our tax dollars.
Saints, Lovett should settleSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:15AMSt Kilda now must surely cut its losses and settle with Andrew Lovett before his sorry story derails the Saints' entire season.
Last-Minute Winter GetawaysSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:39AMA list of seven destinations within shooting distance of New York that offer a welcome escape from winter’s punishing final weeks.
An eruption of interestSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:38AMAs the bid deadline nears, a number of companies and individuals have shown interest in taking over the Volcano House.