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Pakistan army cancels U.S. talks over security checks Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:56AMISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's army said on Wednesday it scrapped talks with U.S. military officials after a military delegation sent to Washington had to go through "unwarranted" airport security checks.
Poison gas confirmed as cause of sickness at Afghan girls’ schools Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:56AMHow gas was delivered and whether poisonings were deliberate still a mystery
POLICE BLOTTER: Princeton Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:56AMPrinceton Borough Robert Parker, 56, of Trenton, was charged Aug. 23 with shoplifting and possession of drug paraphernalia. Police said they responded to the Princeton University Store at 12:01 p.m. on a report of a shoplifting and took Mr. Parker into custody for allegedly taking $121.11 worth of items from the store without paying. After arresting him, police said they found he had three ...
Retail data: Americans still cautious in August Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:55AMNot even skinny jeans for $20 are pulling Americans into stores.
Rafael Nadal wins tough opener in New York Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:55AMNew York, Sep 1 (AFP) Rafael Nadal was given a tough US Open workout as he started his campaign for a first title in New York with a confidence-building 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 win over Russian Teymuraz Gabashvili.
Braves cruise to victory over Mets Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:55AMDavid Ross racked his brain, trying to recall if he'd ever hit a grand slam. "Some of the guys were asking me about that," the Braves catcher said. "I can't remember one in college, the minors - ever."
Rangers acquire Francoeur for stretch run Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:55AMThe first-place Texas Rangers have acquired outfielder Jeff Francoeur for their playoff push. The New York Mets sent Francoeur and cash to Texas for infielder Joaquin Arias, who was designated for assignment last week when Alex Cora was called up by the Rangers.
Robert W. "Bob" DeStefano Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:55AMRobert William DeStefano, 61, of Brookings, passed away Aug. 26, 2010, at Rogue Valley Medical Center, in Medford, his wife by his side. Bob had numerous medical conditions and succumbed to liver cancer.
Mohd Radzi Succeeds Rastam As Foreign Ministry Sec-Gen Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:55AMKUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The Foreign Ministry's Deputy Secretary-General I Datuk Mohd Radzi Abdul Rahman will succeed Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa as the ministry's secretary-general, effective Friday.
Sharapova rallies, avoids upset Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:55AMThis article has been read 0 times. NEW YORK - Maria Sharapova overcame a deficit and a big-hitting opponent to avoid a significant upset in the first round of the U.S. Open.
Judith H. Dobrzynski on Culture Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:12PMWhen it comes to viewing great art, Americans face a disparity of opportunity -- a fact that has always troubled me.
Doug Weight confirms one-year deal with Islanders Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:12PMThe verbal agreement came near the end of last season. But then New York Islanders GM Garth Snow was unavailable to meet. And then center and captain Doug Weight disappeared to rural Idaho for a bit.
Paladino praises Chemung leadership in Elmira visit Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:12PMRepublican candidate for governor Carl Paladino, in Elmira on Tuesday to collect an endorsement, praised the Chemung County government and spoke against his primary opponent and President Barack Obama.
9/11 musical film to open Friday in New York Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:11PMNEW YORK (AFP) - "Clear Blue Tuesday," a musical film about love and overcoming tragedy in New York City after attacks of September 11, 2001, opens this weekend, its producers said Tuesday.
Death at a distance, close to home Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:11PMThe remote-controlled detonators three alleged terrorists are accused of building have taken a deadly toll on Canadian troops in Afghanistan
Nile Be There Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:11PMNew York editor Juliette (Patricia Clarkson) travels alone to Cairo to meet her husband, who works for the United Nations in Gaza. When hubby gets stuck across the border, Tareq (Alexander Siddig), his former bodyguard, steps in as Juliette's chaperone. Fluent in English and supposedly highly litera...
Disturbed in heart and mind Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:11PMThe Shah Rukh Khan hit movie ‘My Name is Khan’ holds a pertinent message for us: there are only good and bad people in this world; there are no other differences.
Sharapova comes back to avoid upset at U.S. Open Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:11PMNEW YORK (AP) -- Maria Sharapova overcame a deficit and a big-hitting opponent to avoid a significant upset in the first round of the U.S. Open.
Suit: NY man says he drunkenly lost $1.3M artwork Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:11PMAssociated Press - August 31, 2010 8:05 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - A lawsuit says a man entrusted with helping to sell a $1.3 million painting said he lost it in New York City while in a drunken...
Private Equity RE Fundraising Lags Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:02AMNEW YORK CITY-While private equity real estate fundraising hit its lowest level in nearly six years last quarter, institutional investors are poised to become more active in this sector over the next 12 months than they were in the previous six.
CL&P, church team up to feed hungry Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:02AMBERLIN — The first day of packing food for starving children kicked off Thursday at the Connecticut Light & Power Co.’s warehouse.
Jay-Z and the New York Yankees Team Up to Release Limited Edition Merchandise Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:02AMIn his hit single “Empire State of Mind,” New York City native Jay-Z raps: “Catch me at the X with OG at a Yankee game / Sh*t, I made the Yankee hat more famous than a Yankee can” noting his ongoing devotion to his home team, the New York Yankees. And now he can prove that [...]
NY Keeps Eye On Hurricane Earl Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:01AMNew York City's emergency officials reportedly have been conducting conference calls with hospitals and other agencies that care for the elderly and homebound to make sure they're prepared.
Softball tourney coming to area Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:01AMOver the past 24 years, the Eastern Regional Little League Baseball tournaments held annually in Bristol have become huge events — attracting thousands of spectators and TV coverage from ESPN and NESN.
World stocks retreat as Nikkei slides Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:01AMBANGKOK -- World markets sank yesterday as a strong yen pummeled Japanese shares to a 16-month low and pessimism about the U.S. economy intensified. The losses in Asia and Europe came after Wall Street fell yesterday on more signs of slowing U.S. economic growth that got investors worried ahead of ...
Paterson to sign domestic worker rights bill Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:00AMALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. David Paterson is expected to sign into law the first extensive domestic workers' rights measure in the nation. The measure will guarantee overtime pay for domestic workers, as well as time off and protections against sexual harassment.
Suffolk Bancorp Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:00AMRIVERHEAD, N.Y.----Suffolk Bancorp announced that the Board of Directors, at its regular meeting on August 30, 2010, declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share of common stock to all shareholders of record on September 15, 2010, payable on October 1, 2010.
RINO to Participate in Upcoming Investment Conferences Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:00AMRINO International Corporation , a leading provider of clean technology solutions to China's iron and steel industry, today announced that its management will participate in the following investment conferences in September, 2010:
Davinci Virtual Office Solutions Named to Inc. 500 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:00AMSALT LAKE CITY, UT--(Marketwire - 08/31/10) - Inc. Magazine announced its 29th annual Inc. 500 ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. Davinci Virtual , a leading provider of global turn-key virtual office solutions, ranks No. 141 on the list, with an extraordinary three-year revenue growth of 1,899.5%. The complete Inc. 500 list will be available in the September 2010 ...
Phils arrive in LA as Manny departs Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:25PMPhils arrive in LA as Manny departs
Be skeptical of health-care credit cards Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:25PMThese days, you may leave your dentist's office with more than a toothbrush and dental floss in your bag. Thousands of dentists are offering patients health-care credit cards to cover the work that needs to be done, with seemingly hard-to-resist repayment terms. If you need care and don't have in... Credit card - United States - Business - Credit - Financial services
Troves of lithium, valuable for batteries, boost mood in Bolivia and Afghanistan Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:24PMIn June, the Department of Defense announced that the mineral wealth of Afghanistan -- including iron, copper, gold and lithium -- might be worth more than $900 billion. Despite the historic importance of the first three, lithium seemed to be the material that most excited Pentagon officials, who... Bolivia - Afghanistan - South America - Lithium - Batteries
ActivePaths Unique, 2-Way eMail Banking System Named Best of the Web by Netbankers Online Banking Report Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:24PMActivePath, developer of unique, 2-Way eMail Banking Systems that enable banking customers to securely communicate and conduct alert-driven financial transactions via email in real time has received Netbanker’s Online Banking Report “OBR Best of the Web” award.
N.Z. Dollar Weakens as Finance Company Files for Receivership Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:24PMThe New Zealand dollar weakened against all its major counterparts after a finance company filed for receivership, damping demand for the nation’s assets.
Former Spartan Kennedy Signs With Rangers Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:24PMOne year, one way deal will keep him in NHL
New York Times 2 Airline Passengers Held on Fears of a Terrorist Plot 31 mins ago Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:23PMDutch police have questioned two men who arrived at Amsterdam airport from Chicago, after US authorities spotted "suspicions items" in their luggage. One man's bags contained a mobile phone strapped to a medicine bottle, knives and watches, said US officials.
Hewitt beaten in first round at US Open Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:23PMLleyton Hewitt has been beaten in the first round of the US Open by Frenchman Paul-Henri Mathieu.
News Corp.'s MySpace Said to Extend Google Ad Deal by One Month Amid Talks Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:22PMMySpace.com extended a search advertising contract with Google Inc. by one month as the News Corp. -owned social-networking website tries to secure a new agreement, according to two people with knowledge of the talks.
Serial "Cat Woman" Robber Nabbed By NYC Police Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:34PMA serial robber who typically dressed up as a cat, hitting only high-end shoe and beauty shops across Manhattan has been arrested, according to NYPD officials.
Enos, Tigers top Vermont Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:34PMRyan Enos had a two-run homer in the first inning, P.J. Polk went 3-for-4 and Clemente Mendoza tossed six innings for the victory as the Connecticut Tigers defeated the Vermont Lake Monsters, 7-3, in New York-Penn League action Thursday night at Centennial Field.
El-Erian Says ‘Alarming’ Data Show Economy Slowing Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:33PMU.S. economic reports are sending “alarming” signals and the recovery has lost momentum, Mohamed A. El-Erian, Pacific Investment Management Co.’s chief executive officer, wrote in an opinion piece in the Washington Post.
Millisor, Tignor battling for punting job Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:33PMThe dream of playing in the National Football League has become much more of a reality for East Carolina players in recent years, thanks to certain former Pirates now playing prominently on the game’s biggest stage.
American HomePatient announces extension of self tender offer Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:33PMAmerican HomePatient, Inc., one of the nation's largest home health care providers, today announced that it is extending its previously announced self-tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of the Company at $0.67 per share, until 5:00 P.M., New York City time, Wednesday, September 1, 2010, unless the tender offer is further extended.
Don't be quick to judge teachers, schools Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:33PMdan.deming@cox.netDavid Brooks is a columnist for The New York Times News Service.Bob Herbert is a c ...
A much-needed case of mental courage Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:33PMCOMMENTARY: A CASE OF MENTAL COURAGEBC-BR-OOKS--COLUM-N-NYTIn 1811, the popular novelist Fanny Burne ...
Relief To Families Still Displaced By Cyclone Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:33PMUN agencies are providing relief to about 14,000 Bangladeshi families who are still living on embankments and in need of assistance, 15 months after they lost their homes when Cyclone Aila struck the impoverished South Asian country.
Darfur: UN-AU Envoy Holds Talks On Peace Process Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:32PMThe head of the joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur today held talks with Government officials and diplomats on the peace process under way in the war-torn Sudanese region.
Muslim Cabdrivers Protected in NYC Hate Crime Law Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:32PMThe government was urged to take measures to protect Islamic taxi drivers from hate crimes on Thursday at City Hall.
Advocates laud halt of gas tank proposal Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:56PMBY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Ocean advocates are welcoming a decision by Atlantic Sea Island Group (ASIG) to withdraw its proposal to construct Safe Harbor Energy, a 116-acre liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility on a man-made island 19.5 miles off the coast of Sea Bright in Monmouth County. read more
Walk With Joe welcomes all to remember Sept. 11 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:55PMBY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Agroup of dedicated individuals will not let Americans forget the heroism of the passengers who were on United Airlines Flight 93 on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. The individuals who fought back against a team of hijackers will be honored during the ninth annual Walk With Joe to be held at 10 a.m. Sept. 11 at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Route 33, Manalapan. read ...