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Online friends help blind Ontario teen beat video game Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:08PMJordan Verner fell in love with video-gaming like so many kids do, drawn by the action, the button-mashing and the sense of accomplishment.
Tarnishing Hockey’s Golden Moment Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:22PMAfter a stirring men’s hockey tournament in Vancouver, the N.H.L. may decide not to participate in the Sochi Games in 2014.
250-miles, five days and just one stadium to go for the Dallaglio Cycle Slam Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:12AMWalliams and crew might have finished, but it ain't over yet for Lawrence. (Although Freddie has gone home...)
Following father’s path Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:04AMHarry Zroback considers himself a very lucky person. He and his wife Marsha have three sons, all of whom live in Powell River. Exceptional daughters-in-law, granddaughter Mya and grandson Daniel round out the immediate family.
Make Good Use of Your Time When Shopping at Furniture Stores New York Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:02AMWhen you need a quick detour to the furniture stores New York to grab furniture for the house, you must know just how to make good use of your visit. Although planning is important when shopping for furniture, not everyone has the luxury of having enough time for such an activity.
U.S. backs 'garage-type' Web rebels Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:07AMU.S. backs 'garage-type' Web rebels
Reports: Internet Addicts Let Baby Starve Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:04AMSEOUL, South Korea -- A South Korean couple addicted to an Internet game about raising a virtual child were arrested for neglecting their real 3-month-old daughter and letting her starve to death, news reports said.
Body Scanners to O'Hare, 11 Other Cities Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:34AMThe Transportation Security Administration on Friday announced nine more U.S. airports that will receive body-scanning technology, as the U.S. heightens its effort to detect hidden explosives and other weapons amid a threat highlighted by an attempted bombing on Christmas Day.
Employment Skills Center tries to step it up Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:40AMWhen the Employment Skills Center began considering a new fundraiser, officials wanted something unique.
The next cyber war will be for your wallet Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:59AMIs the United States in the middle of a cyber war? You'd think the answer to that question would be obvious. But apparently it depends on whom you ask.
Best Bling for the Home Office Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 11:16AMA starter list of productivity products for the ultimate home office.
From The Archives: Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 8:54AMEditor’s Note: Former Secretary of State Alexander Haig, who died Saturday at 85, was a figure in Consortiumnews.com’s first series of articles in 1995-96, describing secret documents from a congressional inquiry into whether Republicans had sabotaged President Jimmy Carter’s Iran-hostage negotiations in 1980 to help win the White House for Ronald Reagan.
Safe sex a slippery subject across cultures Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 8:05AMMost expert and lay commentators have been quick to say that President Jacob Zuma's casual sexual behaviour is not part of Zulu culture, but is simply personal irresponsibility.
SKYPE HYPE Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 4:28AMWave goodbye to pen pals, blackboards and the ways of old. In Iberia Parish classrooms, say hello to Web cams, laptops, interactive white boards — and Skype.
Sidelines Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 4:11AMDSC's Skating Send-off
Jewelers take to the road, Web to sell their wares Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 3:00AMNAPLES —Call it serendipity. Or a sign of faith. Or, even, a simple twist of fate.Two separate Naples-based jewelry businesses have embraced alternative business models because of the lousy economic climate and personal setbacks.Michael Endelman couldn’t sell his Hammock Bay condominium, so instead of launching a new jewelry line up North, he established a virtual office in Naples. Kids Gold ...
In a digital world, why is our visual history being lost? Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 1:41AMMarc Taaffe, cigarette dangling from his lips, threads film through a projector, a giant streamlined machine that looks as if it belongs in a wartime munitions factory.
QuantumDigital, Inc. Shows Support of the Real Estate Industry at Keller Williams Realty 2010 Family Reunion and 2010 ... Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 12:17AMQuantumDigital to share how real estate brokers and agents can automate their direct marketing and use direct mail to amplify their online efforts to generate leads and realize true profit. (PRWeb Feb 21, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/marketing/realestate/prweb3630254.htm
Some fear neglect at nature preserves Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 10:48PMOhio's wild places will be just as wild despite a budget crunch leading to a virtual elimination of the Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, state officials say.
Wii workouts will either leave you fit or just hot and bothered Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 10:09PMFamily fun was the reason for buying the Wii gaming system, but once we had it, I started thinking this could finally be a way to make up for the many days I don't get to the gym.
John Tomblin drives NIAR forward by bringing people together Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 10:06PMJohn Tomblin became boss of the National Institute for Aviation Research eight years ago when he was only 33. He's the man who has saved Wichita aviation companies millions of dollars in testing and travel money by developing new labs here, according to Cessna Aircraft's top engineer.
Business Calendar Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 10:05PMUpswing Business Expo. Make Your Trade Shows Powerful. 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m., Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Co. LLP, 2501 Wayzata Blvd., Minneapolis. $35-$25. 612-805-4190.
Ellsworth ventures into uncharted territory Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 9:50PMU.S. Rep. Brad Ellsworth is trading his status as a popular incumbent on course to win a third term representing the 8th District for a race with many more question marks by running for the Senate. It might be the boldest move yet in the centrist Democrat's national political career. On Friday, before a town hall meeting in Evansville, Ellsworth announced his intentions to become the Democratic ...
Panel puts spotlight on job creation puzzle Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 8:58PMThere is virtual unanimity that putting people back to work is critical to pulling Northwest Georgia out of the recession. How to create those jobs and what they should be remain the real questions...
Amid talk about past, a few plans from GOP governor hopefuls Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 8:25PMAmid talk about past, a few plans from GOP governor hopefuls
Putting New Perspective on Illinois Corruption Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 7:43PMChicago and Illinois have examples of corrupt politicians, but neither is in the league of corruption giants around the world.
Our world balances on a sea of debt Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 11:24AMThe banks that control the world's supply of money are no better than counterfeiters - and their system of juggling debt has left the global economy teetering on the brink of ruin. Convicted fraudster Darius Guppy offers a provocative personal view
Analysis: For Haiti, opportunity to transform Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 8:51AMHaiti's horrendous death toll and cataclysmic damage from the earthquake must also be blamed on a history of bad policies pursued by its own weak leadership.
PFT: NFL to take serious look at reducing hitting Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 8:20AMAs the NFL continues to devote significant effort to a problem that was ignored (and some would say downplayed) for years, the next step could be a reduction in the amount of hitting that occurs between players.
Op/Ed: Six Things RPGs Need To Fix Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 8:11AMI spent last night playing one of the most hyped games in a long time, Dragon Age: Origins. I was super excited for this one. But after watching my arm melt through a wall, and hearing my character say, "And so I shall" for the hundredth time, I found myself yelling at the screen. I've been a fan of RPG's my entire life...all the way back to Dungeons & Dragons. I have a jar full of 20-sided dice ...
More MiG Madness Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 6:02AMAs the MIG-27 is a ground attack aircraft, the odds of a mishap are high, regardless of the material condition of the aircraft, so I'm not so sure that this case can be ascribed to failure of the plane itself without specific information not found in the article.
Use Social Media For Getting The Word Out Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 4:57AMIf you want to get the word out about anything in your business- you can use social media to do so. Social media reaches millions of people worldwide. Facebook alone has more than 300 million users. Twitter has 75 million users. There are over 100 million Americans in different social networks.
Marathon Walgreens denied beer, wine license Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 3:07AMA virtual who's who of Marathon politicos appeared stunned Wednesday when the city Planning Commission voted 3-2 to deny Realtor Brian Schmitt a license to sell beer and wine at the Walgreens store he plans to build at U.S. 1 and 55th Street.
Google and Mountain View Recast Company-Town Model Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 2:29AMASHLEE VANCE A planned development has exposed fissures between Google and the City Council of Mountain View, Calif.
The Ultimate Home Office: Bring on the Bling Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 1:56AMWhether you work at home full time as I do, or just use your home office after hours, it should be filled with things that make it comfortable and help you be as productive as possible. We've talked to experts and other work-at-homes to come up with advice and a bevy of some of the best and most useful products you can buy.
Hitting 'send' from six feet under Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 7:15AMDespite our increasing reliance on cloud computing, few Internet users have begun to think about what happens to all that data should we get hit by a bus.
Saving Money, Space and Energy with Blade Virtualization Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 5:57AMIn 1986, Attorney Nicholas Barrett founded Nicholas Barrett & Associates with just himself and an assistant running the business. But over the last 24 years, that small two-person office has grown into a bustling 45-person law firm specializing in litigation, real estate law, collections, and loan servicing.
Painting for Haiti Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 5:42AMShining Stars students raise money for earthquake victims.
Local Raleigh Businesses Pack 10,000 Meals for Haiti Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 5:30AMStop Hunger Now gets help from ShareFile, RPG Solutions, Brooks Bell Interactive and S&A Cherokee to help Haiti survivors.
Country high school drop-outs rise Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 5:22AMCity students seen to gain favour as regional retention rates at government schools fall.
Real sports not won on style points Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 5:13AMFebruary has only one redeeming quality--it's shorter than January. It starts off with a rodent crawling out of a hole while thousands of homo sapiens fret over the resulting prognostication. We've come a long way from jumping at our own shadow.[...]
Spartan Motors Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results; Completes Acquisition of Utilimaster Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 5:00AMSpartan Motors, Inc. today announced results for its 2009 fourth quarter and full year, which included the completion of the Company's acquisition of Utilimaster on Nov. 30, 2009. Â
Option announces world's first ultra customizable USB modem solution: iCON XY Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 10:41PMLEUVEN, BELGIUM--(Marketwire - February 15, 2010) - Option (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), the wireless technology company, today announced that it has launched a new and highly customizable USB modem solution, the iCON® XY enabling mobile network operators to target different market segments with different levels of customization including branding, look & feel, packaging and software ...
Small-business owners taking a chance despite economy Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 10:37PMStarting a small business is always dicey. The Small Business Association Web site warns the chance of success is slim and half of all attempts fail within five years.
Villar gets El Shaddai endorsement Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 10:33PMHONG KONG — Senator Manuel Villar, Jr. has gotten the nod of the influential leader of the Catholic charismatic group El Shaddai after its leader Bro. Mike Velarde made a virtual endorsement of his candidacy as well as that of his running mate Sen. Loren Legarda, further intensifying the rivalry among presidential contenders in the May 2010 campaign. Velarde’s “choice” for president in the May ...
Now the decision is entirely up to you Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 10:29PMTEWKSBURY – Following years of evaluating, planning, applications and waiting, the State’s numbers are in and it is time for voters to have the final say on whether or not the New High School Building Project will go forward toward a projected opening in September of 2012.
Troy group opposes millage increase Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 10:18PMOpponents of a proposed 1.9-mill increase set for a Feb. 23 vote in Troy will be hosting two informational meetings about city finances and possible alternatives Friday and Sunday.
Video-game changer: Market shifting online Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 10:13PMThe future of the video-game business is playing out very differently on two sides of Los Angeles.
Alexander: Money matters for kids Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 9:00PMWhen my oldest daughter was learning to talk, among her very first words were "me," "mine," "money" and "more."Apparently, "m's" were easy to pronounce, and she certainly had her priorities in order.Now she's 21, and I'm proud to say she looks beyond "me" and "mine" these days. But being a college student, "money" and "more" still matter.Maybe I should take her for a stroll through the Money ...
Velarde gives Villar virtual blessing Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 8:18PMSurrounded by hundreds of followers wearing orange shirts and skirts, El Shaddai leader Bro. Mike Velarde Sunday virtually endorsed Sen. Manuel Villar for president during a prayer rally on Chatter Road at Central district here.