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Reputed Latin Kings member charged in Woodbridge slaying asks for lie detector test Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:32PMMIDDLESEX COUNTY — The attorney for a man accused of taking part in the murder of a Keyport man killed by shots fired into a Woodbridge home in August offered his client up for a polygraph test during a hearing in Superior Court, New Brunswick.
Town votes to fire police chief Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:31PMIder Police Chief Neal Sparks has been placed on administrative leave, but technically still has a job despite a 3-2 vote from the Ider Town Council to fire him.
CNCS honors university Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:31PMACU made the honor roll. For the third consecutive year, ACU was included on the Corporation for National and Community Service’s President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. Nancy Coburn, director of Service-Learning and Volunteer Resources in the Center for Christian Service and Leadership, said the honor roll is the CNCS’s way of recognizing service and [...]
Exercising parental authority, part I Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:31PMBy Ted Parker SDPD Neighborhood Policing Resource Team Good citizenship begins at home. Parents (and legal guardians) bear the primary responsibility for the actions of their children. They must set good examples for their children at home and in their community, teach morals and values, provide a safe home environment, ensure that their children get a good education, direct their children into ...
Miracle Attributed to John Paul II Under Study Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:31PMPARIS, MARCH 11, 2010 ( Zenit.org ).- The cure of a French nun, which is being studied as a possible miracle through the intercession of John Paul II, has not been reversed, contrary to media reports.
Denville school board offices vacated after boiler malfunction Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:31PMDENVILLE — The school board building at 501 Openaki Road will be closed for at least a week after a 43-year-old boiler malfunctioned on Thursday morning, Superintendent Drucilla Clark said.
Member Center Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:31PMEarlier this week, a district court judge ruled that a majority of the sealed documents pertaining to the Highwood Generating Station should be made public.
Chatham cop accused of forgetting loaded gun on sidewalk while drunk and off duty Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:30PMChatham Borough police Sgt. Roy George is facing department disciplinary charges by allegedly leaving a backpack containing a loaded handgun on a sidewalk in Westfield after a night of drinking.
Sen. Reid's family injured in car accident Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:30PMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The wife and daughter of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid were injured on Thursday when their vehicle was rear-ended by a truck on a highway, the senator's office said.
WICOMICO CRIME: Man, teen visiting sheriff's office detainee charged with drugs Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:30PMSALISBURY — A 21-year-old Salisbury man and a Parsonsburg teen who were visiting a detainee at the sheriff's office were charged with drug possession on Thursday.
Bacon is making a comeback in many kitchen Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:09PMBacon is once again welcome in many kitchens, developing a fan base that just can’t get enough of it.
Construction Firms Urged to attend OSHA training Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:08PMThe South Dakota State University Engineering Extension Office and the Associated General Contractors of South Dakota/Building Chapter are sponsoring a seminar called “OSHA’s Voluntary Compliance Safety and Health 10-Hour Course for Construction.” The course is specifically tailored for needs of both commercial and residential construction businesses in South Dakota.
Mt. Diablo school board to vote on nearly $48.8 million in cuts, 200 layoff notices, $348 million bond measure Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:08PMTrustees will meet Tuesday
Stormy-weather chance postpones siren test Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:08PMJoplin’s storm sirens were to be sounded at 1:30 p.m. today in connection with a statewide tornado drill. The drill in both Missouri and Kansas was postponed Monday afternoon by the National Weather Service because of a slight risk of an actual tornado.
Concern Over Horses Leads To Investigation Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:08PMConcern over the well being of horses on a property in Beaufort County has led to an investigation by several organizations looking into the well being of the animals.
Where Is My Milk From? Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:08PMCurious about the sources of your food? Well your milk, at least, comes stamped with a handy code that allows you look up its origins. We just tried this with the half-gallon of milk in the office fridge and were delighted to discover it's from nearby Downey, California. Try it yourself at Where Is My Milk From? Via Boing Boing.
Rhee fires 18 special ed workers Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:07PMD.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee has fired 18 employees from the public school system's long-troubled special education department, according to a statement from her office.
Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing Plane Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:07PMA man who stole a plane from Montgomery Field in San Diego, then flew the single-engine aircraft to Palm Springs and on to Los Angeles International Airport, pleaded guilty Monday to a felony charge of using an airplane without the owner's permission.
UCDC On the Chopping Block Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:07PMLast week, a large number of UCI students, like many others across the UC system, came out to protest massive cuts to public education and a tuition increase of 32 percent. With a projected $20 billion state budget deficit looming, there will undoubtedly be more massive cuts to the UC system, despite the fact that [...]
MontCo IG slams administration's handling of tuition program Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:06PMChronic neglect and lax oversight by Montgomery County managers led to hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars being wasted in a tuition assistance program for county employees, according to a damning new report issued by the county's independent inspector general.
Overtime pay may be putting a dent in state's furlough savings Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:07PMFurloughs are expected to save the state $1.2 billion this fiscal year. But last year some workers more than offset those cuts with increased overtime. Like many other state employees, prison nurse Nellie Larot was hit last year with furloughs that cut her salary: It dropped $10,000, to $92,000.
Top 10 Geekiest Decorations for Your Home or Office [PICS] Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:06PMWe certainly wouldn’t advocate turning your office, cubicle or home office into some kind of over-the-top dork theme park, but a few witty items carefully placed here and there can brighten up the dullest work space with some geek chic. Having an office gives you the chance to display things you might not get away with (or indeed, want to get away with) at home. From magnificent magnets to ...
Taylor to run for DeKalb circuit judge Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:06PMFormer Assistant District Attorney Jeremy Taylor announced Friday his candidacy for DeKalb County circuit judge. He recently qualified as a Democrat and is subject to the June 1 primary in the election for Place 3.
Fort Payne ranks high among micropolitans Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:06PMFort Payne is ranked among the top “micropolitan” areas in the U.S. for attracting the most corporate facility expansion projects, according to Site Selection magazine.
Teachers’ jobs may be cut Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:05PMThe DeKalb County Board of Education will hold a work session later this month to discuss the impact of what could be an “Armageddon” budget scenario for the system.
Hedlund says he has ‘a lot less baggage’ than Congressional hopefuls Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:05PMState Sen. Robert Hedlund, R-Weymouth, said he would have been a more attractive candidate for Congress than any of the Republicans vying to succeed U.S. Rep. William Delahunt, attributing his decision not to run to hoping to spend more time with his newborn son.
Texas Gov. Perry must win in Nov. before 2012 talk Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:04PMBefore Rick Perry can parlay his tea party-powered victory in the Texas governor's primary into something bigger — a 2012 Republican presidential ticket, perhaps — he'll have to actually win a record-setting, third four-year term.
'Don't suspend talks with Moro rebels' Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:03PMThe Philippine Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process has cautioned politicians who are calling for cessation of peace negotiations with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) until the next administration is elected, saying it “would send a dangerous signal to the nation and international community.”
No Charges For Santa Clarita Councilman Candidate Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:03PMProsecutors say there is not enough evidence to file charges against a Santa Clarita city council candidate and reality TV contestant arrested on suspicion of raping two 14-year-old girls.
Montini wins first-ever girls basketball title Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:50PMWhen Michala Johnson went down with a season-ending injury, the prevailing sentiment was that Montini's hopes of playing on March 6th were dashed.
Two men charged in deaths of three at Chicago-area home Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:50PMDARIEN, Ill. (AP) — Two men have been charged in the shooting deaths of three family members at a suburban Chicago home. The DuPage County State's Attorney's office says Johnny Borizov hired Jacob Nodarse to commit the killings. They face murder and conspiracy charges.
Iceland Rejects Icesave Bill in Referendum, Early Results Show Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:50PMIcelanders overwhelmingly rejected a bill that would saddle each citizen with $16,400 of debt in protest at U.K. and Dutch demands that they cover losses triggered by the failure of a private bank, first results show.
Fears of Violence Overshadow Indirect Israeli-PA Talks Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:49PMFollow Israel news on and . (IsraelNN.com) Defense Minister Ehud Barak met with U.S. Middle East envoy George Mitchell Saturday night amid doubts and fears that overshadow prospects of this week’s planned indirect talks between the Palestinian Authority and Israel.
ESPN's Valentine says he wasn't offered Marlins' job Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:49PMJUPITER, Fla. (AP) -- Bobby Valentine says he was never offered the Florida Marlins' manager job last October, contrary to speculation at the time.
Iceland rejects bank payback plan Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:48PMVoters in Iceland overwhelmingly reject proposals to repay debts to the UK and the Netherlands in the wake of the Icesave collapse.
Bulger killer faces sex crime allegations Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:47PMOne of two men convicted of killing toddler James Bulger was sent back to prison to ensure “extremely serious allegations” made against him are properly investigated, the government said yesterday.
AM Doha Time Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:47PMBritain denied on Friday that the arrest of former Bosnian leader Ejup Ganic was politically motivated, as thousands of war veterans protested in Sarajevo over his detention.
US and Israel discuss peace talks Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:47PMThe Israeli Defence Minister and the US envoy have held discussions about reviving Middle East peace talks.
Neptune man arrested in attempted kidnapping of Branchburg woman in Metuchen Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:47PMPatrick A. Williams Jr., 34, was arrested at his residence on 7th Avenue on Friday and charged with one count of attempted kidnapping and one count of criminal restraint after authorities searched Williams Jr.'s vehicle and residence, Metuchen Patrolman David Liantonio said.
Did Darrell Waltrip tell Tim Tebow: “Baby you can drive my car?” Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:46PMThe mystery started on Monday on Twitter. Mr. Boogity Boogity/three-time NASCAR Cup champ Darrell Waltrip sent out two cryptic tweets:
Scratch-off ticket theft suspect caught Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:46PMBARTOW - A Circle K store clerk helped Polk County Sheriff's Office detectives in their investigation of a scratch-off ticket theft suspect, when she told the man she needed his driver's license in order to give him the cash prize he came to claim Monday.
The 20th Dolphin Awards honors Malibu's citizens of the year Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:46PMState Sen. Fran Pavley and other dignitaries attended the awards ceremony on Saturday to honor nine outstanding members of the Malibu community.
Saturday March 06 2010 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:46PMKUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who is Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman, will not attend the MCA annual general meeting tomorrow, a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said.
Polking Around Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:46PMPublished: Friday, March 5, 2010 at 10:53 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, March 5, 2010 at 10:53 a.m. Mike Carter is shown with one of the paintings he will display during his "One Man - One Day" art exhibit in Lake Wales on Saturday.
Tulsan pushes for home-bakery legislation Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:46PMSusan Bohannon is among an apparently growing number of Oklahomans seeking to supplement their incomes with homemade baked goods.
Councilman won’t face felony charge Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:46PMAn Ider town councilman, charged last week with assaulting one of the town’s police officer, won’t face a felony charge. Councilman James Austin “Snuffy” Smith was initially charged with second-degree assault, a class C felony, in relation to the incident.
Water board refuses to hear La Paz complaint Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:45PMDevelopers of the La Paz shopping and office center received unfavorable news from the State Water Resources Control Board on Friday. The SWRCB executive director sent a notice to La Paz that the board refuses to hear a complaint that the regional board had “failed to act” by not issuing a permit for wastewater discharge. La Paz also has an appeal pending before the state board similar to the ...
Tax Relief: IRS Eases Squeeze On Some Foreign-Account Holders Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:45PMFewer investors will be subject to tough reporting rules on foreign accounts, according to the latest IRS guidance.
Latin America M&A Surges in Best Start Since 2000 (Update1) Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:04AMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- Takeovers in Latin America are off to the best start in at least a decade, bucking a global slump, as economic recoveries in Brazil and Mexico spur consolidation in the telecommunications, food and commodities industries.
Sen. Alexander Pushes For Tougher Clean Air Requirement Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:04AMSen. U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said today during a hearing of the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety (EPW) that the Senate should act on the bipartisan legislation introduced by Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) and himself to cut mercury emissions by 90 percent and tighten national limits on emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides ...