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A Reluctance to Ride the Market Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:35PMOnly about 100 of 790 buildings that are eligible for hourly prices have opted for the Con Ed service.
Lloyd Banks On Lil Wayne's Jail Sentence, "It's Evident Nobody's Safe" Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:35PMG-Unit's Lloyd Banks has shared his reaction to rapper Lil Wayne being placed behind bars to serve a one-year jail sentence on a gun possession charge. [Visit SOHH.com for more information]
Satcon to Present at Jefferies 9th Global Clean Technology Conference on March 16 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:35PMBOSTON----Satcon Technology Corporation , a leading provider of utility scale power solutions for the renewable energy market, announced today that the company will be presenting at the Jefferies 9th Global Clean Technology Conference in New York City on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 10:45 a.m.
Viacom to Release ‘Rock Band 3’ by Christmas Holidays (Update2) Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:33PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- Viacom Inc. Chief Executive Officer Philippe Dauman said “Rock Band 3,” the next edition of the music-based video game, will be released in time for the Christmas holiday season.
NY seeks ‘fat tax’ on soda Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:33PMAFP/New York New York leaders are pressing for a so-called fat tax on the soft drinks industry, saying that sweet beverages are responsible for an upsurge of obesity across the US.
Iran calls political opponents enemies of Islam Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:33PMA traditional Islamic concept about protecting the faith and its followers has become a judicial weapon for Iran's rulers: charging opponents as so-called enemies of God with the threat of possible death sentences.
South Florida's Fidel Castros Find It Isn't Easy Sharing a Name With a Despot Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:33PMFor the past 18 months, Fidel Castro has searched for a job driving vans or small trucks. He has a clean driving record, and his résumé includes more than a decade behind the wheel. "I know every alley in this fucking city," Castro declares, his upper lip quivering indignantly. "I d...
Big Ben’s lawyer denies assault Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:33PMA high-profile defense attorney hired by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger yesterday disputed a college student’s claim that the two-time Super Bowl winner sexually assaulted her at a Georgia nightclub.
VF To Present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Consumer Conference Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:33PMGREENSBORO, N.C.----VF Corporation today announced that Bob Shearer, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present on behalf of VF Corporation at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Consumer Conference on Wednesday, March 10 at 2:40 p.m.
Hill International to Present at Sidoti & Company's Emerging Growth Institutional Investor Forum Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:32PMMARLTON, N.J. -- Hill International , the global leader in managing construction risk, announced today that David L. Richter, Hill's President and Chief Operating Officer, is scheduled to present at Sidoti & Company's 14th Annual Emerging Growth Institutional Investor Forum on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at The Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City.
Greenpeace activists arrested in Senate building after protest aimed at Alaska Sen. Murkowski Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:29PMWASHINGTON — Three Greenpeace activists were arrested Monday after their balloon-powered banner criticizing Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, was released in the Senate Hart Office Building. Sgt. Kim...
Jacksonville Company Plays Important Role in Creating 9/11 Memorial Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:19PMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- An important part of the 9/11 World Trade Center memorial in New York City comes from right here on the First Coast. Staff at Delta Fountains have been working on a multi-million dollar project here in Jacksonville for several years, the World Trade Center memorial.
Memorial to ACA Victims Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:17PMAs the anniversary of the American Civic Association tragedy approaches, plans are underway for a permanent memorial to the victims.
Abortion battle on health bill may end Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:13PMProspects are good for resolving a dispute over abortion that has led some House Democrats to threaten to withhold support of President Obama's health-care overhaul, a key Michigan Democrat said Monday.
Slowly, states are lessening limits on marijuana Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:12PMThere is a growing national movement to rethink marijuana laws.
Veteran tackle signs with Bills Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:09PMThe Buffalo Bills went into the offseason needing to address their offensive line problems. They hope they took a step in that direction with free agent tackle Cornell Green, who signed a three-year contract on Monday worth $9 million, according to league sources.
Slowly, limits on pot are fading Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:05PMThere is a growing national movement to rethink limits on marijuana.
Game & Bun B On Lil Wayne's Jail Bid, "I Like For My N*ggas That Co-Exist W/ Me In Hip-Hop To Win" Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:05PMRappers Game and Bun B have shared their reactions to Lil Wayne being sentenced to a year in jail earlier today. [Visit SOHH.com for more information]
Ryan Miller in National Spotlight Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:04PMBUFFALO, N.Y. - Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller is spending his day off talking to members of the national media in New York City.
All women have Draupadi in them: South African director Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:55AMSouth African director Tina Johnson, who is directing a modern-day take on Draupadi of the Hindu epic 'Mahabharata', says she sees the queen of the five Pandava brothers as a Greek heroine. She adds that all women 'have a bit of Draupadi in them'.
Players put creative stamp on new gear Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:52AMTAMPA — Yankees and Mets players have produced their own Fashion Week. Turns out some of them are design stars, too. CC Sabathia, Mark Teixeira, Johan Santana and Carlos Beltran, among others, designed their own jersey, hat and T-shirt this past week through a program developed by the Major League Baseball...
Is a clean road really worth its salt? Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:52AMPopular snow-clearing method has a dark side, By Becca Tucker
Water for gas drilling hearing draws a crowd Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:50AMSome 200 persons appeared at a Wednesday public hearing in Matamoras for a plan to draw Lackawaxen River water for a hydraulic fracturing “fracking” gas drilling project in Wayne County. Some of those in attendance came from as far away as Philadelphia to protest at the Delaware River Basin Commission hearing. Most of those on hand were in opposition, but a minority opinion came from a man who ...
Warwick Fire Department sponsors benefit party for chief’s battle with cancer Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:44AMWARWICK - The poster reads, “Help us help our brother.”
Saratoga racing season could depend on OTB’s fate Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:41AMSARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Race Course season is safe, but “all bets are off” if New York City Off Track Betting closes, the New York Racing Association says.
Barbour's travel: Mississippi picks up $300K tab for trips Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:39AMWhen Gov. Haley Barbour traveled to France for the Paris Air Show last year, Mississippi taxpayers picked up the tab for his bodyguards' $400-a-night hotel rooms and museum admissions.
Time to dust off the bicycles for spring Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:38AMThis spring, motorists driving through Eastchester will see big bicycles painted on some major thoroughfares.
Travel writer from South Salem launches destination Web site Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:37AMSOUTH SALEM — Travel writer Susan Farewell grew up in this community and credits her Westchester upbringing for her appreciation of great places.
Haitians in U.S. Double Up to Take In Their Own Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:39AMmemorial services for the earthquake dead. From the outside, the neat middle-class houses of southeast Queens look the same as ever. But inside, dozens of households are vibrating with relief, worry ...
York taxi drivers in rank petition Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:38AMSCORES of people have signed a petition calling for a taxi rank in York’s Duncombe Place to reopen in the late evening.
Print Edition Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:38AMDELTA - He couldnâ€™t stay away. Joe Kerby, former Montrose County manager, is heading back to the area, this time as Deltaâ€™s city manager.
Arts Council reschedules public speaking workshop for March 8 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:36AMSugar Loaf The Orange County Arts Council has rescheduled its first 2010 workshop for Tuesday, March 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. The workshop, Great Presentations: Communication and Presentation Skills, will be held at the Arts Council offices, Seligmann Homestead, 23 White Oak Drive, Sugar Loaf.
US military may back Somali govt offensive: report Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:34AMWASHINGTON -US special operations forces could help the Somali government, which is preparing an offensive to dislodge Al-Qaeda militants from the capital Mogadishu, The New York Times reported.
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Players needed for Full-Court Press Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:32AMJAMES CITY -- The high school basketball season may be winding down, but local players will have one more chance to showcase their talents at the Gazette’s third annual Full-Court Press Showcase.
2 NYC officers charged in $1 million perfume heist Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:31AMNEWARK - Two New York City cops helped carry out a $1 million perfume heist at a Carlstadt warehouse last month, acting like bumbling amateurs by using their own IDs to rent trucks in Jersey City that later tied them to the crimes, according to a federal complaint filed yesterday.
Fare hikes on trains and buses, schedules reduced as NJ Transit slashes budget Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:31AMHudson County commuters may change their travel plans later this year after NJ Transit hikes ticket rates and cuts some services in the face of a $300 million budget shortfall.
Foreign hospitals help Chile's quake-damaged health system Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:44PMForeign hospitals help Chile's quake-damaged health system launch a hepatitis and tetanus vaccination campaign.
Police find $5M of prescription drugs in Fairview home Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:43PMFAIRVIEW – Police investigating a gas odor at a house Thursday night found four people with 15,000 bottles of prescription painkillers, AIDS medications and other pills worth a total of $5 million, authorities said.
A Walk Across America to Save Lives Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:43PMA grandmother from Washington State is walking nearly 5,000 miles to recruit bone marrow donors. On Friday, Jeana Moore's journey across the United States led her to San Luis Obispo.
Bollywood makes room for 9/11-inspired movies Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:43PMAn Indian Muslim in the United States downloads the travel itinerary of President George W. Bush, packs his backpack and arrives at an airport quietly chanting "Allah.
Paterson: Leaving Now Would be Chaos Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:42PMGovernor Paterson says that stepping down would set a bad precedent.
AP Source: Charges expected in NYC crane collapse Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:42PMA crane company owner is expected to be charged with manslaughter in a 2008 accident that killed two workers as the top of a 200-foot-tall crane crashed down, a person with knowledge of the investigation said Friday.
Paterson Doesn't Want Ravitch to Go Through What He Did Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:42PMOne of Paterson's many reasons for not stepping down.
Verizon asks cities for $2 million in refunds Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:39PMThe utility says it overpaid its taxes; cities say it’s a bad time to ask for money back.
NJ Transit Announces Fare Hikes, Service Cuts Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:37PMGet ready to dig deeper. The cost of a trip on New Jersey Transit is going up -- and soon. On Friday the agency announced a plan to hike up fares on trains, buses and light rail, starting in May. NJ Transit rolled out the bad news Friday -- a 25 percent fare increase on its trains and buses.
Wesley Snipes 'Elated' Over Comeback Role In 'Brooklyn's Finest' Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:37PMWesley Snipes talked to us about his comeback role in "Brooklyn's Finest." "I'm elated to be in a good quality product and a good quality project," the actor said.
Garden City Mom Pleads Not Guilty in Hubby Hit Plot Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:14PMA mother of four accused of agreeing to pay an undercover officer posing as a hit-man $20,000 to knock off her husband has pleaded not guilty.
Bone's pole vault top 10 in the nation Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:13PMDarien High girls track’s Robin Bone set a Connecticut pole vault record of 12-1 at the USATF Northeast Zone Championships in New York City recently. The old record was 12-.25.