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Calendar 3.10 – 3.17 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:15PMPicks from this week in local music and film events as well as CCSU happenings.
What we hold in our hands Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:11PM(Third of three parts) I am visiting with Dauna Totsky, who with husband, son, daughter, grandchild, two birds, two hamsters, one ferret and two dogs lives in the 6000 block of N. 64th St. The ashes of a third dog rest in a beige plastic urn on the mantle in her living room. She takes down the urn and places it in my hands.
Killer gets 13 years Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:10PMA Timmins man who split his friend's skull "wide open" with an axe during deadly dispute was sentenced yesterday to 13 years in jail. Ron Demers, 33, pleaded guilty in Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Timmins to manslaughter in connection with the June 4, 2008 slaying of Marc Veilleux, 42.[...]
Killer gets 13 years Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:09PMA Timmins man who split his friend's skull "wide open" with an axe during deadly dispute was sentenced Monday to 13 years in jail. Ron Demers, 33, pleaded guilty in Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Timmins to manslaughter in connection with the June 4, 2008 slaying of Marc Veilleux, 42.[...]
Ellice Overcomes Altitude Set Back Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:08PM10th March 2010 For immediate release from Triathlon New Zealand, for further information visit www.triathlon.org.nz Ellice Overcomes Altitude Set Back New Plymouth triathlete Clark Ellice has overcome an altitude and mountain stream induced scare to be ready ...
Ohio State janitor's gunfire kills co-worker, self Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:07PMAn Ohio State University janitor who was about to lose his job walked into a maintenance building for his early morning shift Tuesday and shot two supervisors, killing one of them and fatally shooting himself. No students were hurt.
Giants starstruck by Ali's visit to camp Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:05PMGiants starstruck by Ali's visit to camp
Do Liberals, Atheists Have Higher IQs? Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:05PMTUESDAY, March 9 (HealthDay News) -- People who consider themselves liberals or atheists tend to have higher IQs than those who are more religious or conservative, a new study suggests.
Schizophrenics Anonymous Self-help Support Group Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:00PMTime: 10 a.m. Details: Self-help Support Group for persons with schizophrenia and related disorders.
What Would You Ask Nature? Submit to the Biomimicry Institute/Designers Accord Challenge! Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:59PMThanks to a smart TED talk by biologist Janine Beynus that made the rounds a few years ago, books like Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature , and new online resources like AskNature.org , more and more designers are realizing a simple truth when trying to find responsible, ecological solutions: If we're trying to do it, chances are, nature already did it better. Biomimicry is quickly ...
Depression among college students on the rise Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:54PMThe stresses of a college student are typical: high academic pressures, new financial responsibilities, time-management issues and new relationships can put anyone on the edge.
Morning, with a laugh Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:47PMJeb Berrier does his Christmas shopping at the Free Box.
March 7: Kathleen Sebelius, roundtable Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:46PMTranscript of the March 7, 2010 broadcast of NBC's "Meet the Press," featuring Kathleen Sebelius, Orrin Hatch, Harold Ford Jr., E.J. Dionne and Rich Lowry.
Photos: Iran launches short-range cruise missile production line Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:42PMThe Defense Ministry inaugurated on Sunday the production line of a short-range cruise missile dubbed Nasr 1 (Victory 1). The Nasr 1 missile is capable of destroying 3000-ton boats, Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi told reporters during the inauguration ceremony. -Photos by Vahid-Reza Alaei, MNA
Ophir ready to embark on nearly $1 million water project Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:42PMThe tiny town of Ophir, which was settled by miners and saved by back-to-nature, self-sufficient types, has historically been hesitant to adopt new services.
Bringing music to children’s hearts Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:39PMIf the name John Alston or his story sounds familiar, it may be because he was profiled in Town Talk five years ago. But what Alston has done and who he has become constitute enough reasons to revisit this compelling individual who is an Associate Professor of Music at Swarthmore College and the Founder and Director of the Chester Children’s Chorus (CCC).
NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 6 March 2010 Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:33PMAll ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.
We still have hunger - Milner Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:40AMJames Milner says the hunger is greater than ever amongst Aston Villa's players to return to Wembley after their Carling Cup misery.
Oversight lacking of special taxing districts in Missouri Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:39AM(AP) — Every day consumers who shop at hundreds of stores across Missouri pay more on each purchase because some stores impose an extra sales tax on which voters don’t get a say.
Still No Solid Answers On Pentagon Shooter Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:35AMJohn Patrick Bedell was a brilliant and seemingly gentle computer whiz, yet so withdrawn that people in this rural community where his parents and grandparents are civic leaders knew little about him — until he opened fire at the Pentagon this week.
Police recover body from Warminster Community Park pond Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:34AMAt approximately 3:30 p.m. Friday afternoon, Warminster police recovered a body from a pond in Warminster Community Park while searching for evidence from a previously reported crime.
Pentagon Shooter Described as "Troubled" Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:31AMFamily and friends of Pentagon shooter John Patrick Bedell are describing him as a deeply troubled man who sank into mental illness with continuous anti-government rants. Bedell pulled a gun and began shooting Thursday before he was mortally wounded by police.
LoperMates matches UNK athletes with special ed students Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:28AMKEARNEY — A new program helps Kearney High School special education students feel just like any other high school student.
Tigers run away from Kahoks Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:27AMALTON — Some self-imposed basketball pundits believed Friday was the Collinsville Kahoks night to get over the hump against the Edwardsville Tigers.
Portsmouth moving fast on parking issues Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:03AMPORTSMOUTH — A top priority for many years, the Economic Development Commission commended city officials on Friday for addressing the lack of downtown parking in a proactive and comprehensive approach.
Male mice drive females wild with ultrasonic love ballads Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:03AMMale mice sing ultrasonic love songs to woo females, a new study has found.
Alameda calendar Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:00AMListings are printed on a space-available basis. For the complete calendar listing, please visit www.insidebayarea.com/alameda. Frank Bette Center for the Arts — Exhibits, Haiku Mind, a group art show, March 5-25, gala opening, 7-9 p.
PRINCETON: Workshop tackles cyberbullying and 'sexting' Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:58AMThe virtual world creates new challenges for parents looking to protect their children from the neighborhood bully.
Former judge denies making threats Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:56AMA Macoupin County judge who resigned last month after being suspended for allegedly making threatening statements says she did no such thing.
Shooter’s parents warned officials Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:52AMHOLLISTER, Calif. — The man who opened fire in front of the Pentagon had a history of mental illness and had become so erratic that his parents reached out to local authorities weeks ago with a warning that he was unstable and might have a gun, authorities said Friday.
LAWRENCE: Planner outlines principles of sustainability Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:50AMA draft version of the proposed Sustainability Element to Lawrence Townshipâs Master Plan should be presented to the Planning Board next month.
1986 WHHS grad stars in independent, big-screen movie Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:49AMEAGLE LAKE — Nando Del Castillo is at home on his mother Janet's Eagle Lake farm. He has fond memories of childhood days spent playing around on the family's lakefront with Moose, a pet horse, and of spending time with his brother and sister.
Battling the bulge: How to wage war against obesity Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:49AMDr. Valerie Taylor doesn't believe that most people with a weight problem would say, "This is not my fault," or, "This is because of McDonald's."
Young Americans aim to boost free expression Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:48AMOn the surface, The Young Americans' visit to Grand Island is your standard performing workshop for students, with kids learning singing, dancing and acting.
INC Research and invivodata Announce ePRO Partnership Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:15AMinvivodata’s Regulatory Expertise Enhances CRO's Robust Global Service Offering (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3683514.htm
Biodiesel refuelling facility first in NZ Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:14AMNew Zealand's first biodiesel refuelling facility will be launched in Queenstown next week. read more
Bethany Dinner Helps Haiti Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:13AMAs they approached Benedum Commons, Bethany College's dining hall, students, staff and guests were offered a cup of cornmeal porridge cooked in a large kettle over a small fire outside by Jackie Hudson, catering manager for the school, and Necol Dunson, its director of dietary services.
The high price of Theresa Gattung's success Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:12AMSince quitting Telecom, Theresa Gattung has reconnected with her "feminine" side and flirted with Eastern values. A self-described "feminist capitalist" Ms Gattung writes in her book Bird on a Wire that she is so optimistic people have commented she could be mistaken for a writer of self-help books.
News briefs Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:10AMThe Board of Selectmen has voted to consolidate the town election originally planned for Tuesday, May 4 with the special election that has been called to fill the vacancy in the state Senate seat formerly held by Scott Brown, which is set for Tuesday, May 11. The special election has necessitated a delay in the previously announced start of annual Town Meeting from Monday, May 10 to Thursday ...
An exhibit of current Chinese painting opens tonight at MSU Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:10AMAn exhibition of contemporary Chinese paintings features 50 scrolls by 8 leading Chinese artists showcasing current artwork rendered in the traditional materials of ink, brush and rice paper.
Volunteer at disAbility Connections in Jackson earns respect and makes a difference Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:10AMJeremiah Wilson | Jackson Citizen PatriotKatrina Johns of Jackson volunteers as a secretary at disAbility Connections.Katrina Johns has taken part in several events hosted by disAbility Connections. So when she was asked to volunteer for the organization, she jumped at...
Photographer feels ‘compelled’ to snap history Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:10AMTwo exhibits at Saddle River Valley Cultural Center
Trade dud-line a bust Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:06AMHockey fans expecting blockbusters as the National Hockey League trade deadline approached on Wednesday afternoon probably couldn't help but feel the urge to start throwing things at their televisions.[...]
Background Notes : Sudan (02/10) Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:09PMGeography Area: 2.5 million sq. km. (967,500 sq. mi.); the largest country in Africa and almost the size of continental U.S. east of the Mississippi River. Cities: Capital --Khartoum (pop. 1.4 million). Other cities --Omdurman (2.1 million), Port Sudan ...
Emory Artists Wow At Fox Theater Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:06PMCombine paintings, drawings, photographs, sculpture, music, dance, Arabic writing, Muslim prayers and even a faux, illuminated X-ray of an ankle in the Fox Theatre’s Egyptian Ballroom, and you get the Emory Art Gala.
Why camp matters Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:04PMElizabeth Tester, director of Camp Henry at Lake Logan Episcopal Center in Canton, tells the story of a 7-year-old girl who had yearned to attend Camp Henry after hearing about it from her older sister for years.
David Bowie's new makeover Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:57PMDavid Bowie is spending his Golden Years in anonymity.
Heavy Metal: F.A.K.K.2 - Walkthrough Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:54PMHeavy Metal: F.A.K.K.2 (PC) Heavy Metal FAKK2
Background Note: Venezuela Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:54PMGeography Area: 912,050 sq. km. (352,143 sq. mi.); slightly more than twice the size of California. Cities: Capital --Caracas (metro. area pop. 3.2 million). Other major cities --Maracaibo, Valencia, Barquisimeto, Maracay, Merida, Ciudad Bolivar. ...
Help for the Food Truck Trackers Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:50PMDOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - Those who don’t have time to follow every tweet or Facebook update to keep track of their favorite food truck now have some help: a recently launched website does it all.