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- Tractor gets Police paint job in fight against rural crime Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:06AMLincolnshire Police has added a tractor to its fleet of vehicles as part of a drive to tackle rural crime this autumn.
- Returning All-Stars will make big impact in games that really matter Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:06AMPerhaps the All-Star game lacked ratings because it whiffed on stars. Danny Knobler says look for big names like Dustin Pedroia and Chase Utley to come back and make an impact on the games that actually matter.
- Research and Markets: Daily Updates: Cancer Immunotherapy - Tracking Breaking Research, Drug Development News New Trials Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:00AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Daily Updates: Cancer Immunotherapy - Tracking breaking research, drug development news new trials" subscription to their offering.
- Live blog: Apple's musical unveiling event in San Francisco Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:49AM11:21 a.m. -- Encore! "I think we're finished," Martin says. "Is Steve around to tell me what to do?" The audience asks for an encore. "I'm afraid I've played all the hits," he said. "Now we'll do the misses." He makes some good jokes about a song with new chords "that even our closest rivals don't know anything about." "It's called i Minor," he says. 11:10 a.m. - Wrapping it up with Coldplay ...
- TSX gets lift from bank stocks Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:46AMThe Toronto stock market was higher Thursday with lift coming from bank stocks even as TD Bank delivered quarterly earnings that narrowly missed expectations.
- The Myth Surrounding Late Late First Round Picks Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:29AMMythbusting the theory of Late First Round Picks: How do these players fare as compared to the expectations placed upon them?
- Do goalies face a post-Olympic hangover? Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:29AMHow did the 2006 Olympics impact certain NHL netminders upon their return? Ross Devonport breaks down how some of the top goaltenders in the world fared post Torino and shares his take on what he expects from this year's group.
- Vanity Fair issues annual hot-or-not list of media executives Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:26AMTime to put away the flowers, booze and pleading phone calls to Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter. The magazine's annual list of the most powerful in entertainment, technology, finance and culture, hits newsstands Thursday and is already on its website....
- Top 10 Richest Filipinos – 2010 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:23AMThe 2010 list of Richest People in the Philippines is once again dominated by old-timers but they are much wealthier now compared to last year. For three consecutive years now, Henry Sy of SM Malls remains to be the country’s richest and also the year’s biggest gainer, with his net worth up 28% to $5 billion.
- Libraries hope to draw new cardholders to services ranging from online access to movies Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:42AMLong gone are the days when patrons could walk into the Lake Villa District Library and check out puzzles, puppets and cameras.
- District 27A challenger Alston top-earner in 2010, but incumbents have the most cash Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:36AMPercel O. Alston is the top individual earner in the Maryland House of Delegates District 27A race in 2010 as of mid-August, but incumbents Dels. James E. Proctor Jr. of Accokeek and Joseph F. Vallario Jr. of Upper Marlboro had access to far more money through slate accounts and cash left over from previous years.
- Avoid Romo, McNabb and Eli Manning on Your Fantasy Roster Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:17AMYou can win your fantasy league without any Cowboys, Redskins or Giants on your team. Donovan McNabb - Eli Manning - Sports - NFL - Washington Redskins
- Football betting season begins in Las Vegas with handful of big games Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:15AMExercise caution when approaching college football’s opening week of games at the betting window. That’s the advice most top sports bettors would give this week. With the lack of statistics on teams and the high player turnover rate in college football, it tends to be harder to handicap games at the beginning of the season.
- Maybe the good old days weren't so bad Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:02AMIt sure is nice to see kids outside again. Oh, I know they are just waiting for the big yellow bus to pick them up for school, but they put a smile on this old lady's face when I go past them and hear their laughter or watch them swing their book bags at one another while trying to dodge those aimed at them. It makes me feel nostalgic for days gone by, when kids could be outside anytime without ...
- PFA chief Taylor: Squad rules need to be tightened Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:14AMPFA chief executive Gordon Taylor has claimed that new Premier League rules instructing clubs to name a 25-man squad do "not go far enough."
- Investing in off campus property could save students money Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:06AMAs GW continues to top lists of the most expensive universities in the country, a recent article in the Washington Post said that students and their parents could save money by buying property in D.C., rather than live in University housing.
- Tonight's TV Hot List: Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:43AMPsych10/9c USA Nestor Carbonell (Lost) starts a multi-episode arc in tonight's episode as a criminal profiler with serious talent. Naturally, Shawn can't stand him, and tries to expose the man as a fraud, but he may have met his match. New rival aside ...
- District 19 Senate, House candidates discuss budget, public utility concerns Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:39AMThe state budget and public utilities were the top issues at a forum last week for candidates in the District 19 Senate and House of Delegates races, one which attracted more than 100 people trying to get a last look at the officer-seekers before the Sept. 14 primary.
- Lloyd wants to bring business and common sense to Montgomery school system Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:55AMLisa Lloyd isn't running for the school board because she's angry. She's running because she feels it's her responsibility.
- Coast Lines: Sept. 1, 2010 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:43AMSanta Cruz County may owe you cash The county Auditor-Controller has posted the names of individuals and businesses that have unclaimed funds with the county.
- European Football Yearbook an invaluable reference Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:59AMThe European Football Yearbook has more information than ever with the new 2010/11 edition covering every major match played in Europe last season at club or national-team level.
- Alaska Democrats look to boost McAdams in race for Senate seat Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:58AMFAIRBANKS — Scott McAdams, the Democratic nominee in the U.S. Senate race, had 400 e-mails Tuesday morning. Many came from moderate and independent voters who hope he can stop Republican winner Joe...
- Time for Bouncy Bouncy Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:39AMBefore we get stuck into today's financial world, a request: please don't store petrol in your garage. A reader took us to task for suggesting that last week in our survivalists "to own" list. It was just a list. But her point is well taken. Petrol doesn't keep well. And you may need it later to burn all your paper money and furniture to keep warm. So store it somewhere safe, if you're going to ...
- PlayStation Move review: The hardware and experience Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:15AMFour years after the arrival of Wii, Sony's take on motion controlled gaming is finally here. Well, at least it's here at Joystiq, where we got our hands on the final hardware and initial lineup of games a couple of weeks in advance of the peripheral's September 19 North American debut. I spent several days with Move, from the initial unboxing to putting my thoughts on the hardware together for ...
- Welcome to the NEW SwimmingWorld.com! Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:14AMPHOENIX, Arizona, August 31. IN the September issue of Swimming World Magazine, CEO Brent Rutemiller announces a brand new direction for SwimmingWorld.com in this month's edition of A Voice for the Sp...
- Competition gives Tech line new look Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:09AMRUSTON — For the last three years no position has been more stable than center for Louisiana Tech. Lon Roberts has been the man in the middle of Tech's offensive line for the last 37 games. But on Saturday that streak will come to an end.
- Administrators laud univ. achievement in national lists Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:49AMBy: Yasmeen Abutaleb Placement on green ‘honor roll’ and among top 20 engineering schools validates faculty This ranking, published Aug. 17 in U.S. News and amp; World Report's 2011 best colleges guide, came on the tail of several favorable rankings issued by The Princeton Review in its annual report earlier this month. In The Princeton Review's rankings, t...
- Alabama football: Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram sidelined for at least season-opening game Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:47AMTUSCALOOSA, Ala. — News that broke mid-morning Tuesday certainly sent a shiver down the spine of anyone associated with the Crimson Tide football program.
- UND's opponent boasts NFL prospect at quarterback Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:21AMGRAND FORKS - A lot of preseason attention for the Idaho football team has centered on the size of their offensive line. At more than 333 pounds per lineman, at least one publication called it the biggest group in Division I.
- Young Chiefs take their lumps Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:16AMThe biggest problem in trying to build a program is you often take two steps back for every one forward.Waubonsee Community College men's soccer coach Brett Suhayda knows that patience must be followed at all times.
- Greg Jones leads perhaps MSU's greatest linebacker corps ever Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:10AMEveryone knows what to expect from Jones. But it's MSU's depth at linebacker that has many around the country taking notice, including high rankings in several national publications.
- Auburn's Danny Shelton hoping for better finish to this season Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:05AMDanny Shelton, a talented two-way star at Auburn, includes Washington, Oregon, California and UCLA on his list of college choices.
- Mark Hulbert: Don't leave the bond party -- yet Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:27PMIs it, or is it not, a bubble? That is the question -- at least for bond-market investors these days.
- Canada's prostitution laws push activity — and violence — underground: Sex-trade experts Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:45PMSummer may have brought an end to the legal saga of serial killer Robert Pickton, the B.C. pig farmer who preyed on street prostitutes and drug addicts.
- Ellicott City named among top 10 communties Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:32PMSelection by Kiplinger.com is second recent national mention For the second time this summer, Ellicott City has been selected by a national publication as one of the nation's top communities.
- Bartmann lists local bank as one of its ‘10 most troubled’ in Texas Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:15PMA bank in The Woodlands has appeared on an unflattering top 10 list, the Top 10 Most Troubled Banks in Texas, released in the Bartmann Bank Monitor Report.
- Sun Belt Football 2010 Preview: Ranking The Linebackers Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:08PMThis is the sixth in a series of articles ranking the Sun Belt Conference football teams unit-by-unit. Several Sun Belt teams have to rebuild their linebacker groups, as all of the All-Sun Belt players at that position have moved on, except for a couple of honorable mentions. With the defensive lines at most schools also in heavy flux, linebackers will play a big part in which defenses excel or ...
- Drone Use on Border Weapon or Waste? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:06PMCritics claim the $15M Predator is overkill, saying Blackhawk choppers or several dozen fixed camera- radar towers would more benefit Border Patrol agents Deadly Blast at Cancun Hot Spot Mexican Tourism Booming Despite Violence, Official Says Mexico: Top Drug Lord 'La Barbie' Nabbed
- The world's highest-paid tennis players Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:04PMRoger Federer laps a field evenly split between men and women.
- ACC All Access: Kicking could present interesting scenarios in Boise State-Tech game Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:51PMAs I indicate in my story on Tech kicker Chris Hazley that will run in tomorrow's Daily Press, there's at least a hint from the Vegas wiseguys that Monday's Boise State-Tech matchup is expected to be a close one.
- A Big Year For Big Red? John Clay, Nick Toon, Badgers Look To Take Next Step Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:40PMAround Camp Randall, there's a buzz about the Wisconsin Badgers. There is every year, but this year, Big Red hopes to put some stock in the faith of their fans. Coming off of what was both an inconsistent and impressive year, the Badgers look to make consistency a pillar of their team in 2010. Throughout training camp and spring ball, head coach Bret Bielema has instilled a swagger in this year ...
- Stewart Mandel: Ricky Dobbs, Navy could put together special season Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:29PMANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Ricky Dobbs' country needs him. A year from now, the Navy quarterback will be stationed on a ship, perhaps in Norfolk, Va., perhaps in San Diego, perhaps overseas, beginning at least a five-year career as a Naval officer.
- Four to face charges in Detroit Public Schools embezzlement case Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:20PMWayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said today that embezzlement charges will be filed against a former Detroit Public Schools principal, accountant, and two other individuals.
- Detroit area businesses ranked among 100 fastest-growing companies Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:20PMThree metro Detroit businesses are on the latest annual Fortune magazine rankings for the top 100 fastest-growing companies in the nation.
- Learn how to make ‘heritage crafts’ at Museums of Cassidy Park Saturday Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:04PMDemonstrations of “heritage” craft-making will be offered at both of the Museums of Cassidy Park and in the Museums classroom from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
- U-M recruiting: Lineman plays here Saturday Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:01PMMichigan offensive line commitment Jack Miller and his Toledo St. John's team play Catholic League power Brother Rice on Saturday. The 6-4, 270-pound Miller is excited to play against one of Michigan's top prep programs and also showcase his talents in the state where he plans to play out his college career.
- The Website of Shame: Is Your Landlord on It? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:48AMIt is a list of dubious distinction and more than 150 New York City landlords are on it. It is called NYC's Worst Landlords Watch List. New York City Public Advocate Bill de Blasio created the new... New York City - Bill de Blasio - New York - United States - New York City Public Advocate
- Best of the West: Top 10 NFC West Players Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:40AMThe NFC West has been maligned as the weakest division in the NFL. While there is some evidence to support this claim, it is noteworthy that the West has represented the NFC in four of the last eleven Super Bowls. So who are the true stars of the West? Let's set some groundrules here. First, rookies need not apply. Sam Bradford, Mike Iupati, Russell Okung and others will have to wait at least ...
- Post your calendar of events at northwest.TBO.com Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:24AMThings to Do lists upcoming events.
- Japan's Mitsubishi Futures to exit commod futures Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:59AM* Trading volume at TOCOM down 25 pct in July from January