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Friday, April 28th, 2006
10:00 am	Sandra Bernhard, rebellious as ever Sandra Bernhard, rebellious as ever The Villager - Fri, 28 Apr 2006 05:08:49 GMT The Vanity Fair magazine of years ago had a monthly spot called “Impossible Interviews” in which a Covarrubias caricature would throw together in close proximity, oh, say, Albert Einstein and Mae West. Living his dream: Benton man to begin acting program in UK Benton Courier - Fri, 28 Apr 2006 00:37:29 GMT Michael Nickerson is about to live his dream. The 23-year-old Benton resident is scheduled to leave Saturday for a three-year study program in theater at the University of Essex in the United Kingdom. Italy's Vespa turns 60 with new models, museum NDTV Profit - Thu, 27 Apr 2006 21:46:41 GMT MILAN (Reuters) - Vespa, the world famous scooter synonymous with youth and style, celebrated its 60th birthday on Thursday with the release of three new models and plans for a museum to be built in its honour. Tiny wasp deals to weevil TVNZ - Thu, 27 Apr 2006 21:16:27 GMT Scientists are hailing the first signs of success, earlier than expected, for a tiny wasp released to destroy the pasture-killing clover root weevil. Vespa turns 60 and still turns heads Aljazeera - Thu, 27 Apr 2006 20:44:58 GMT Vespa, the Italian scooter, has celebrated its 60th birthday with the release of three new models and plans for a museum to be built in its honour. Just scoot around steep pump prices The Olympian - Thu, 27 Apr 2006 15:42:05 GMT Beep beep! With warmer weather and rising gas prices, you’ll be seeing more motor scooters on the road. What items should people include in a `golfer’s first aid kit`? KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul - Thu, 27 Apr 2006 13:39:42 GMT I am an avid golfer and just recently returned from a week of intense golfing with a number of buddies. It seemed like Provision Aiding Northrop Is Criticized by White House Los Angeles Times - Thu, 27 Apr 2006 07:25:28 GMT The White House and an Oklahoma senator are urging the Senate to strip language from an emergency spending request that could force the Navy to pay Northrop Grumman Corp. as much as $500 million for Hurricane Katrina-related shipbuilding costs that its insurer has denied. A Bee in My Bonnet Metro Weekly - Thu, 27 Apr 2006 04:51:31 GMT As far as I know, I am allergic to bees. The Irish: Dartmouth’s Silent Minority Dartmouth Review - Wed, 26 Apr 2006 22:12:27 GMT Originally Published May 19, 1993. After years of counseling and therapy, I had finally come to terms with the fact that, by birth, I was a white male oppressor. Nothing I could do would ever change this. Even when... Links: Lexus RX 300 Lexus JX Lexus Lexus RX 400h Lexus LS430 Lexus GX Lexus SC 430 Lexus ES300 Lexus JX 470 Lexus IS350 Lexus LF Lexus GS450h (Comment on this)
Tuesday, April 18th, 2006
3:40 pm	Two-year degree courses aim to cut student debt Two-year degree courses aim to cut student debt Tiscali - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 12:23:16 GMT LONDON (Reuters) - University students will be able to obtain a degree in two years rather than three to allow them to start work earlier and cut debt, according to government plans. Goldman Fund Awards $6.3 Million in New Grants PNN - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 12:02:38 GMT More than a $1 million in grants targeting global warming and a $525,000 grant to fight efforts to teach creationism in the classroom are among the highlights of the most recent grants from the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund. Wolfpack recruiting lagging The Charlotte Observer - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 11:57:09 GMT As coaches eagerly watched top high school basketball recruits last weekend, one school was conspicuously absent. Defence can emulate best - Wenger BBC News - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 11:54:19 GMT Arsene Wenger salutes his young back four as Arsenal aim to extend their Champions League record against Villarreal on Wednesday. Managing passwords Northwest Herald - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 11:31:50 GMT Question: How can I keep track of all my passwords and still make sure that they're safe? Answer: Security experts will tell you that your passwords should be at least eight characters with uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and punctuation marks. Crackdown call over ambulance staff assaults SNP - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 11:16:08 GMT SNP depute leader Nicola Sturgeon today called for tough action to clamp down on such attacks on a visit to the Scottish Ambulance Service HQ in Edinburgh. Attacks on ambulance staff almost double in last year Edinburgh Evening News - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 11:07:59 GMT ATTACKS on ambulance staff in Lothian and Borders almost doubled last year, according to new figures published today. TUI issues foreign students recommendations RTÉ News - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 10:30:50 GMT The Teachers Union of Ireland has issued a list of recommendations which it describes as imperative in meeting the challenge of dealing with the increasing number of foreign students. Salem stresses safety with bilingual programs Salem Statesman Journal - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 10:12:54 GMT When Alfredo Mendez enters most school classrooms, eyes light up and squeals of excitement greet him. On disaster request line: AM radio Tri-Valley Herald - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 10:00:51 GMT SAN RAMON — Up next on the request line from the city trying to keep its residents ready in the case of disaster: an AM radio station for emergency. Links: Lexus RX Lexus JX Lexus Lexus ES 330 Lexus LS 460L Lexus GX Lexus SC400 Lexus ES350 Lexus JX 540 Lexus IS250 Lexus LF-A Lexus GS400 (Comment on this)
Thursday, April 13th, 2006
5:10 am	High-profile defense lawyer joins high-profile law firm High-profile defense lawyer joins high-profile law firm Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 02:08:04 GMT Minneapolis attorney William Mauzy, one of the best-known criminal lawyers in Minnesota, has joined the high-profile law firm of Robins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi to bolster its white-collar defense practice. Mauzy joins former U.S. Attorney B. Todd Jones and government antitrust attorney Christopher Madel to focus on corporate crime, securities and financial fraud cases as part of Robins' trial and Berlusconi Appears To Back Off Allegations CBS 13 Sacramento - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 02:07:44 GMT A confident Romano Prodi insisted Wednesday that his center-left coalition's Italian election victory was on solid ground, as Premier Silvio Berlusconi called the vote fraudulent and demanded a recount. Concern at new power over schools Huddersfield Daily Examiner - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 02:07:17 GMT Head teachers have voiced concerns over plans to give local councils the power to take control of under-performing schools. The move forms part of a drive to address what Ofsted has estimated as the one in four schools in England which are "coasting" and offer pupils nothing more than "mediocrity". Poll: California voters have firm, varied views on illegal immigrants North County Times - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 02:06:30 GMT LOS ANGELES -- Three quarters of California voters favor allowing some illegal immigrants to become U.S. citizens, but 60 percent support imposing stiff penalties on employers who hire undocumented workers, according to results of a new poll released Wednesday. High court rules control orders infringe human rights Guardian Unlimited - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 02:05:58 GMT The first control order to be imposed on a British citizen has been overturned by the high court after judges ruled that the law was incompatible with human rights legislation. A good board is hard to find BRW Inside Business - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 02:04:49 GMT Small private companies are finding that willing and capable directors are thin on the ground. Terror law an affront to justice - judge Guardian Unlimited - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 02:04:47 GMT A high court judge branded the government's system of control orders against terrorism suspects "an affront to justice" yesterday and ruled that they breached human rights laws. Schools face tighter watch by councils Guardian Unlimited - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 02:04:37 GMT Local authorities will be given the power to take control of thousands of successful schools if they are deemed to be underperforming under plans to be outlined by the education secretary, Ruth Kelly, today. OFT warns of unfair advantage on data Guardian Unlimited - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 02:04:17 GMT An investigation by the official competition watchdog is expected to conclude that government-owned bodies compete unfairly in the market in public sector information. Fear and loathing at new roundabout Bangkok Post - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 02:03:38 GMT Having recently moved out of the city to Bang Bua Thong, the new Rajapruek road is a godsend. This two- and three-lane highway provides a free, high-speed alternative to the expressway. Links: Lexus RX Lexus JX Lexus Lexus Lexus LS 460 Lexus GX470 Lexus SC 430 Lexus ES 330 Lexus JX Lexus IS 350 Lexus LF-A Lexus GS300 (Comment on this)
Monday, April 10th, 2006
7:15 am	Pakistan probes worst stampede in recent history Pakistan probes worst stampede in recent history TurkishPress.com - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 04:14:02 GMT Pakistani authorities were to open an inquiry into the worst stampede in the country's recent history in which 29 women and children were killed at a religious gathering. Black Americans quiet on Darfur crisis Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 04:13:28 GMT A few days ago, Anna Thorpe sat in a packed University of Pittsburgh auditorium and caught a glimpse of hell on earth. Efforts underway to revitalize downtown Cherokee The Charlotte Observer - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 04:12:02 GMT CHEROKEE, N.C. - Natalie Smith pounds out the grounds from her espresso machine after whipping up another coffee order for her customers at Tribal Grounds. Retiree's lure is an Internet hit The Charlotte Observer - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 04:09:41 GMT After a lifetime of fishing the muddy Catawba River, Ron Davis made a fishing lure that bass could hear in the murky water -- it vibrated while being reeled in. Sharks win, move into seventh-place tie CBS Sportsline - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 04:03:35 GMT Captain Patrick Marleau tied the Sharks' single-season points record, Jonathan Cheechoo scored his 49th goal and San Jose won its fourth straight game down the playoff stretch, beating the Dallas Stars 4-1 Sunday night. Judge rules 'Da Vinci' author didn't steal others' ideas Philadelphia Daily News - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 04:02:25 GMT A judge ruled yesterday that mega-selling author Dan Brown did not steal ideas for "The Da Vinci Code" from a nonfiction work, ending the suspense about the case with an ultimately unsurprising decision. Keep busy while the dirt dries San Jose Mercury News - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 04:01:57 GMT The calendar says it's spring. The nurseries and garden centers are packed with tantalizing seasonal offerings, including vegetable seedlings for summer-bearing crops. New wave of products caters to germ worries San Jose Mercury News - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 03:59:09 GMT Domestic life in 2006 is under attack. And the housewares industry is arming us to fight back against the fear factor. Along with knife holders and bathroom scales comes a host of new products to fight germs and other perceived household dangers. Mickelson proves he's his own man USA Today - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 03:56:08 GMT Phil Mickelson was a flat and distant blur in the side-view mirror, a piece of Grand Slam roadkill in the dust Tiger Woods left on the freeway to fortune and fame. Mickelson was done, finished, stick-a-fork-in-him cooked. In his mind, Woods had moved on to battle the frighteningly long kids making up Generation Next. Tough competition awaits new Tomb Raider game Yahoo! India News - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 03:56:02 GMT Hamburg, April 10 (DPA) Lara Croft had an impressive career for a computer character, essentially going from zero to hero. People who have never touched a computer game know her and her adventures were turned into two star-packed Hollywood films. Links: Lexus RX400h Lexus LX 470 Lexus Lexus LX 470 Lexus LS 460L Lexus GX 470 Lexus SC 400 Lexus ES250 Lexus JX 540 Lexus IS 350 Lexus LF-A Lexus GS 430 (Comment on this)
Saturday, April 8th, 2006
5:10 pm	'Superstar' well staged, played 'Superstar' well staged, played The Pueblo Chieftain - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 14:00:26 GMT I think I owe it to the reader here to advise you that I have a prejudice against the content of the rock opera"Jesus Christ Superstar," which opened Friday night at the Damon Runyon Repertory Theatre. When this musical play opened more than 30 years ago, I avoided it like the plague; ditto the movie which followed. These were so contrary to my conservative vie Wildlife center helps fawn rescued from fire Orlando Sentinel - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 13:49:39 GMT A state forester saved the baby deer from a controlled burn last week. When state forester Ray Durham jumped into the fiery heart of a controlled burn and snatched "Smokey" from glowing embers, the days-old fawn was smoldering and not likely to live long. Officials fight for free parking in free lot Norwalk Advocate - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 13:35:16 GMT City representatives are concerned that an advertising campaign promoting free parking in the new Summer Street garage downtown might lead drivers to pay unnecessarily. Acting, design don't add up to enough of a caper Duluth News Tribune - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 13:34:37 GMT MOVIE REVIEW Small business audits defended The Biloxi Sun Herald - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 13:25:45 GMT Lawmakers accused the Internal Revenue Service on Wednesday of unfairly targeting small businesses with more audits and burdensome rules in its drive to collect unpaid taxes. Was it the Navy's sonar testing? Outer Banks Sentinel - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 13:12:55 GMT On Wednesday the National Marine Fisheries Service will release the results of the final necropsy report resulting from the mass stranding of whales that occurred along the Outer Banks Jan. 15-16, 2005. Researchers debunk some sleepless myths Independent Online - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 13:06:27 GMT People who say chronic lack of sleep is putting them on the verge of a nervous collapse are talking nonsense, according to Professor Jim Horne, director of the Sleep Centre at Loughborough University, who claims the "recommended" eight hours is a myth... Residents in Athens Township still need to change addresses, according to township officials Evening Times - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 12:15:03 GMT ATHENS TWP. - Residents in Athens Township on West Lockhart Street, Lincoln Street, Lewis Street, Center Street and Franklin Street shouldn't be confused by a decision by the Sayre Borough Council to halt the readdressing process in the borough on those streets, according to township officials. Can't have it both ways Tracy Press - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 12:13:30 GMT EDITOR, Tracy has had five brave, patriotic GIs killed in Iraq, and the never-ending drumbeat from most of the media negating the sacrifice these men made for us sickens me. Naples is 'swing city' in Italy poll The Nation - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 11:59:02 GMT Naples, Italy - Silvio Berlusconi pinned his hopes on Naples and Italy's poor southern "Mezzogiorno" to pull an unlikely election victory out of the fire in a final rally this weekend, but, his fanatical supporters aside, not everyone in the port city is convinced by his barnstorming performance and slick salesmanship. Links: Lexus RX 300 Lexus Lexus Cars (Comment on this)
Tuesday, April 4th, 2006
5:00 pm	Indian fashion industry torn on show Indian fashion industry torn on show Financial Times - Tue, 04 Apr 2006 02:15:14 GMT India's biggest fashion event opens this week over-shadowed by an unglamorous but gripping dispute that has deeply divided an already highly fragmented industry. Castle Cement pays price over emissions Evening Leader - Mon, 03 Apr 2006 14:31:33 GMT CASTLE Cement has been fined £99,000 with £9,300 costs after a mass release of dioxins over nine months at its Padeswood plant. Environmental officials say there was a potential for harm but reports on the impact of the health of people said the release was “not considered serious”. Minor offenses at camp brought beatings Miami Herald - Mon, 03 Apr 2006 08:42:00 GMT The teenage boys smiled, they shrugged and they smirked. They spoke without permission or they refused to speak at all. That's all it took for the boys at the Bay County Sheriff's Office Boot Camp to provoke a swift and painful response from their guards. Even crying and ''whimpering'' brought harsh discipline. Greek legislation failed to incorporate wiretap directive Kathimerini - Mon, 03 Apr 2006 08:12:38 GMT Viviane Reding, European Commissioner on Information Society and Communications, on the wiretap scandal. Unjustified Dismissal Laws are Unjust Scoop.co.nz - Mon, 03 Apr 2006 02:36:31 GMT Recently there has been an interesting coincidence of developments on so-called 'employment protection' legislation. Daily Email News - Free! Israel National News - Sun, 02 Apr 2006 13:26:19 GMT (IsraelNN.com) Officials representing the Land of Israel Legal Forum announced on Sunday that the evidence-gathering process will continue in the hope of resulting in additional criminal indictments against police troops who used unjustifiable brutality against unarmed protestors in Amona in February. Viewpoint: First they came for Abdul Rahman Middle East Times - Sun, 02 Apr 2006 12:57:58 GMT -- This week we witnessed America and Europe at their very best - rallying in unison against the unjustifiable trial and possible execution of a man whose only crime was that he freely chose to become a Christian. Daily Email News - Free! Israel National News - Sun, 02 Apr 2006 11:11:19 GMT Some human rights activists have called for indictments against senior police brass, stating it was obvious that police troops on the scene were acting on orders to use brutal force against the unarmed protestors, mostly children and teenagers. Pen pals San Francisco Bay View - Sat, 01 Apr 2006 07:27:19 GMT No, not the gulag you think, outrageous as it is. I'm referring to the U.S. prison system that's with no exaggeration about as shockingly abusive as the gulag abroad. Mesa officer, hit by chair, fatally shoots man during domestic call The Arizona Republic - Sat, 01 Apr 2006 02:04:54 GMT A Mesa police officer who said he feared for his safety shot to death a 35-year-old man early Friday after the man struck him in the head with a chair and attempted to attack him again, police said. Links: Lexus LF (Comment on this)