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  • Festive drink-drink op stats revealed Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:06AMNEWHAM police carried out 128 breath tests and arrested 14 individuals during a met-wide operation during the festive period, from December 1 to 31 . A further 66 arrests were made by North East Traffic officers as part of a pro-active operation in Newham targeting those drinking behind the wheel.
  • Marian Salzman: Putting the Social in Social Responsibility Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:19AMCorporate social responsibility looks a whole lot different now than it did a few years ago. Back then, the emphasis was on responsibility--look at all...
  • Win Achievement Points For Every 'To Do List" Task Completed On the Dunnit! iPhone App [IPhone Apps] Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:50AM# iphoneapps The humble To Do list has been updated, with the Dunnit! iPhone app using gaming-style achievement points for every task completed. Sure beats scribbling on the back of an envelope I guess, though it'd be better if they translated into redeemable points. More »
  • No title Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:28AMULVERSTON is the archetypal northern market town and has been since King Edward I granted its charter in 1280.
  • Communication Strategy Group Named Agency of Record by HIA-LI Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:00AMHIA-LI Selects Brand Marketing Agency to Strengthen, Support Brand Messages, Provide Ongoing Public Relations to Premier Long Island Business Association.
  • Easy on the whistle Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:37AMAfter three weeks of penalty after penalty, there have been calls for a more lenient approach at the breakdown, writes Gary Boshoff.
  • New look and a fresh approach to save Royal West of England Academy of Art Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:05AMA campaign has begun to save Bristol's Royal West of England Academy of Art.
  • Informa cautious after profits fall Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:14AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - Specialist publisher Informa said its outlook remains uncertain after tough economic conditions resulted in a fall in profits in 2009.
  • Copeland, Cushman square off Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:20PMSTRATHAM — Seeing their candidates' signs around town, residents may want to know before voting Tuesday, March 9, who are Lucy Cushman and Tim Copeland.
  • Akufo Addo Must Come Out Clear On USAfricom Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:09PM"Do you know the results of the vote? I suspect Jake won but just like Nana Darkwa, I have no proof! Hahahaha!" "YES, JAKE WON AND YOUR PART-TIME PARTY NDC WOULD BE VOTED OUT IN 2012. HAVE A GOOD WEEK END."
  • Pittsfield Township Department of Public Safety sees big changes Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 2:12PMPittsfield Township Police Officer Matt Hornbeck (left) shows fellow Officer Aja Chung a report on a mobile computer used by the department's community patrol unit.Art Aisner | For AnnArbor.com The Pittsfield Township Department of Public Safety is seeing some major......
  • Bellingham schools may hike fees Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:39AMSchool Business Coordinator Debbie Page last night presented several options to generate revenue to offset a potential $1 million deficit in the district's proposed fiscal 2011 budget including hiking sports fees and starting a bus fee.
  • Show stopper: circus master leaves ring Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:23AMJohn O'Neill quits Events NSW just as his plan to reinvigorate the sector starts to take off, writes Bryce Hallett.
  • Briefs - Feb. 18 Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:22AMSenior Meal every third Sunday at Clarinda Regional Health Center
  • 'Hysterical' IR claims: Gillard Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:12AMA campaign of hysteria has been run against Labor's workplace laws, Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard says.
  • Every school in Jenison chips in to push recycling Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:04AMPhoto supplied Pinewood students collected telephone books for recycling. Working on the project, from left, are Carson Kunnen, Aubrey Kreuger, Kimmy Watson, teacher Ashley Hankamp, and Devon LaCroix.
  • World MRSA Day 2010 Theme, 'The MRSA Epidemic - A Call To Action' Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:26AMMRSA Survivors Network, the nonprofit and official organization for World MRSA Day has announced the theme for 2010: "The MRSA Epidemic- A Call to Action." This theme was chosen to raise awareness for MRSA and draw attention to the dire need for an immediate response to the growing global threat, Jeanine Thomas, founder states, "For the past year, H1N1 flu along with all the media hype has taken ...
  • Building inventory looks at the good, bad and ugly Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:12AMHAVERFORD TWP. — Commissioner Dan Siegel recently presented a report on the state of township facilities, outlining the good, the bad and the ugly.
  • Don't underestimate Schumacher in F1 2010, warns Brundle Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:30AMMartin Brundle has warned the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button not to underestimate returning grand prix legend Michael Schumacher in F1 2010 as he predicted that the record-breaking legend will have lost none of his aggressive on-track nature over his three-year absence. Schumachers comeback with Mercedes Grand Prix this season means there will be no fewer than four ...
  • Charlie Sheen Joins His Wife In Rehab Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:54AMActor Charlie Sheen, is reportedly entering a drug rehabilitation facility as a preventive measure against the possibility that he may relapse according to a statement released by his publicist today.
  • QCB: Qatar set to grow 16pc in '10 Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 11:21PMQCB: Qatar set to grow 16pc in '10
  • Officers face ‘balancing act’ when sex offenders are on probation Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 10:47PMNEW BRITAIN — Kerry Staples was released from prison in late 2007 after serving nearly 30 years for two separate first-degree sexual assault convictions dating back to 1976.
  • Comment: Education Ministry's strategy killing grassroots development Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 5:11PMTHE domino effect has begun.
  • Qatar set to grow 16pc in ’10: QCB Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 4:59PMDOHA: Qatar expects real economic growth of about 16 percent this year, according to the Governor of Qatar Central Bank (QCB), H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Saud Al Thani.
  • C-sections 'do not harm feeding' Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 4:57PMA Caesarean or instrumental birth does not impact upon how long a mother breastfeeds, research suggests.
  • Taxi drivers get crash course on Olympic venues Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 4:55PMVancouver taxi companies and tourism officials are promising action after a CTV News investigation found many taxi drivers were unaware of key Olympic venues.
  • UK chemicals sector bids for support Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 3:33PMA strategic action plan which aims to foster a pro-active stance by government and business towards the UK chemicals sector was launched on Wednesday by Teesside industry leaders.
  • Risk of Europe failures rises as economy recovers Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:54PMRisk of Europe failures rises as economy recoversRisk of Europe failures rises as economy recovers
  • McLoud library offers economic development program to community Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:28PMRural communities across Oklahoma are facing serious challenges to their community sustainability and economic vitality. Increasingly, local leadership is called upon to face these challenges in new and creative ways.
  • Sheriffâs office busting record number of child porn offenders Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:16PM(EDITORâS NOTE: This is the first in a series about heightened law enforcement efforts locally to combat child pornography.)
  • Posted: 24-01-2010 , 07:58 GMT Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 5:53AMCommercialbank (“the Bank”), the largest private sector bank in Qatar, announces its full financial results for the year ended 31 December 2009. The Bank delivered resilient earnings with net profit at QR 1,524 million and increased fourth quarter profits of 33% to QR 186 million compared to the same period in 2008 despite the challenges faced from the global financial downturn.
  • Under a watchful eye Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:14PMNEW BRITAIN — Kerry Staples was released from prison in late 2007 after serving nearly 30 years for two separate first-degree sexual assault convictions dating back to 1976.
  • The Linear Report Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 10:55PMST JOHNS Andy Lees from Wolverhampton caught a total of 12 carp when he fished Richworth Multi -Plex Boilies over Bankside Grubber Pellets at 35 yards. There were three twenties and a 34.08 in Andy's catch.
  • DCC cuts a juggling act Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 9:13PMCarlyle Ramsey may be the president of Danville Community College, but he also is a master juggler. Since the state began squeezing the budget, Ramsey has juggled schedules, budgets, classrooms and courses. “The situation is very dicey and very challenging for the entire college,” Ramsey said Thursday.
  • Kanawha foundation provides support for hurting nonprofits Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 8:52PMCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- With the economy and donations down, a way to help charities with the growing needs and numbers of clients has been addressed by The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation. The foundation has issued two rounds of pro-active ...
  • Bar shut in underage drink raid Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 8:42AMA bar in Wiltshire is shut by magistrates after police say they found evidence of underage drinking at the premises.
  • Crime down in Newport News Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 4:49AMNEWPORT NEWS — Annistine Patrick said she's "not at all" surprised to hear that crime has gone down in Newport News, especially in the southeast community where she lives.
  • Council talks water, development Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 1:27AMASHEBORO — Water is good for development. Water and sewer would be even better. That was the consensus of city leaders during a special meeting Thursday afternoon to discuss a range of ideas related to economic development for Asheboro and quality of life for residents and visitors.
  • 'Blind drivers' on Kuwait's roads Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 11:46PM23 January 2010 KUWAIT: A number of blind or nearly-blind people in Kuwait are reportedly still allowed to drive, despite their visual impairments being classified as 'severe' by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor's (MSAL) medical committee.
  • Fans' angry stampede at Indy's motormouth mayor Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 11:21PMWhat a horse's ass! Jet backers had strong words yesterday for the Colts' top fan -- Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard -- after he taunted the Gang Green faithful by declaring, "It's a shame [the] J-E-T-S are going to L-O-S-E." "Not clever," said Mike Katzke, 47, who was buying...
  • Fire and police blotter Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 11:09PMCash stolen from 7-Eleven
  • Cormier, Kassian deserve to be banned Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 11:10AMJohn Grigg The Quebec and Ontario Leagues have some big decisions to make in the wake of the Patrice Cormier and Zack Kassian hits the past few days.
  • Our spending priorities are way out of line Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 9:21AMCurrent U of M head basketball coach — A seven-year contract reportedly worth one-million seven-hundred fifty thousand ($1,750,000) a year, plus bonuses, perks, and a retirement package. Hire to date: Conference record 17-19, and conference standing of 6th is highest achieved at U of M (Wikepedia).
  • An energy education Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 8:15AMCleburne ISD’s energy conservation contract with the firm Energy Education is filled with an assortment of pluses and no visible minuses, said CISD’s Gary Buckingham, executive director of district operations.
  • At 17, Haaga knows how to take a stand for what be believes Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 5:07AMIKE’S UNSUNG HERO -- Jeffrey Haaga, an Abilene High School senior, was selected as the first Ike’s Unsung Hero, a project of the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum and Abilene Reflector-Chronicle.
  • Health chiefs' radical rethink planned on local diabetes care Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 5:05AMA MAJOR NHS initiative aims to shift the focus of diabetes services out of hospital and into the local community in Burnley, Pendle and the Ribble Valley. (19/01/2010 09:53:32)
  • Zhena's Gypsy Tea and Tully's Coffee Shops Partner to Bring a Fresher Cup of Tea to Growing Consumer Base Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 5:00AMZhena's Gypsy Tea, known for its dedication to sustainability and category creating offerings, and Tully's Coffee Shop, a chain of neighborhood coffeehouses, whose mission it is to uncover a coffee's true potential by superior roasting methods have announced a partnership to bring the world's most innovative teas to a Tully's near you.
  • Zimbabwe : Cheetahs for Hong Kong Sevens Tourney Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 4:53AMHarare — Zimbabwe's Cheetahs have been rewarded for their improving performances on the international stage with an invitation to the 2010 edition of the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament.
  • ForexLive European Wrap: Crazy morning sees USD firm across the board Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 4:38AMJapan ex-BOJ Hirano: Weak yen positive for Japan's economy JAL files for bankruptcy protection Cadbury board recommends Kraft offer of 840p UK December CPI +0.6% m/m, +2.9% y/y, demonstrably stronger than median forecasts +0.3%, +2.6% respectively Premier Wen: China to deal with inflationary expectations this year.
  • Ice Hockey: Dark days ahead for Caps as Neil issues warning Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 3:13AMEDINBURGH CAPITALS owner Scott Neil has issued another grim warning to fans about the Elite League club's financial position.