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Kim Rothstein shopped so much that it’s now all a blur Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:01PMDeposition reveals how the wife of South Florida’s biggest swindler lived As her husband's billion-dollar fraud scheme was imploding last Halloween, Kim Rothstein went shopping for more shoes at Nordstrom.
Waco schools support local contractors Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:57PMSchools in one Central Texas town are doing their part to contribute to the local economy. That's because, when it comes to putting up new buildings and renovations, they look to local workers.
Internet warning: 'Privacy is dead; get over it' Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:55PMBy GUY KOVNER THE PRESS DEMOCRAT The Internet is a siren, seductively calling people to surrender their secrets, their passwords, addresses, account numbers and even intimate photos. Don't do it, the experts say — and Santa Rosa teenager Addie Stone agrees.
Visual arts calendar Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:49PMSend items at least two weeks in advance to Carol Motsinger via e-mail to cmotsinger@CITIZEN-TIMES.com . Please include the opening and closing dates of exhibits and a number that may be published to call for information. For more information, call 232-2935.
Patrick O'Mahen: Aiding student loans Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:46PMBack in September, the Daily reported that the U.S. House of Representatives had passed the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, which would drastically reform the student loan system ( How a federal financial aid overhaul could affect 'U' students , 9/24/09). read more
Underdogs to play for crown Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:44PMSelling fourth-seeded Jefferson as an underdog heading into the Section Four Class D girls basketball title game is akin to offering bananas to a monkey.
Women's group support can improve birth outcomes Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:43PMCommunity support groups can reduce neonatal mortality, and lower rates of maternal depression-provided that the population coverage is wide enough and the programmes are appropriately designed. These are the conclusions of two Articles, published Online First in The Lancet.
Momentum 2010 prepares young women for college Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:40PMThe University of Toledo held “Momentum 2010 Northwest Ohio Young Women’s Summit.” The Women’s Initiative of the United Way of Greater Toledo, Cooper & Walinski LPA and KeyBank came together to sponsor the event.
Local celebrities to perform for PAC Band concert Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:41AMAt a concert, certain entertainers typically perform — music directors, trombonists, vocalists, cellists, pianists and … meteorologists?
Nevada students plan rally, create Facebook site to oppose program cuts Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:41AMA group of University of Nevada, Reno students have started a Facebook page petition and plan to hold a rally against a proposal to close the university's college of agriculture.
Startup veteran Linda Chamberlain named director of GVSU's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:40AMAfter years of helping both large companies and start-ups with product development and research, Linda Chamberlain has learned one thing. "If you think you know something, wait 10 minutes," she said.
City emerging as model of economic collaboration Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:40AM(Mar 4, 2010) - Hamilton is poised to "become a shining star in the knowledge economy," according to a provincial expert who helps communities turn ideas and research into jobs and wealth.
High time for high tech: experts knowledge-based economy Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:40AM(Mar 4, 2010) - Hamilton's struggle to build an economy based on knowledge rather than muscles got the hint of a promise of help from the federal government in yesterday's throne speech.
KCC's first president dies at 84 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:40AMRichard Whitmore, Kellogg Community College's first president who oversaw the school's transition from a sleepy, provincial institution to a bustling, areawide destination for higher education, died Tuesday.
Largo school launches academy Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:40AMBrian Hamlin (center), program leader for the Diverse Male Student Academy at Prince George's Community College in Largo, speaks with students Marvin Reyes (left), 20, of Hyattsville; Ephrem Hailemichael (second from right), 21, of Hyattsville; and Daniel Rivas (right), 28, of Brentwood on Feb. 24 during the academy's kickoff event.
Young filmmakers have work screened at festival Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:39AMBy Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer After years of working behind the scenes at the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival as students, Natasha Burdett and friends will get to don badges emblazoned with a more coveted title: Filmmaker.
Crime prevention seminar planned Monday in Clinton Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:39AMMembers of the Henry A. Wise Dance Ensemble (from left) sophomore Danielle Morina, 15; freshman Melody Taylor, 15; and senior Rochelle Lewis, 17, all of Upper Marlboro, dance "The Zoo" as lions Friday during their performance of "Green Eggs & Dance," a Dr. Seuss-inspired dance performance.
Somerset County to focus on young adult alcohol abuse Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:01PMSOMERVILLE — About 400 people are expected to attend a program April 28 at Raritan Valley Community College as part of a countywide initiative to combat alcohol abuse among teenagers and young adults.
Community College Surge Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:01PMThe struggling economy has helped boost enrollment at many central Illinois community colleges.
Novelist to be featured at Northeast college Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:00PMAward-winning novelist Silas House will be the featured author for the Arts and Humanities Speaker’s Forum at Northeast Alabama Community College on Thursday at 10 a.m.
Stumbo says Democrats back budget plan Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:58PMFRANKFORT, Ky. — House Democrats overwhelmingly support a broad plan to plug a $1.4 billion revenue shortfall in the budget for the next two years, House Speaker Greg Stumbo said Tuesday.
Plainview earn tennis win Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:58PMThe Plainview girls won five of six singles matches and defeated visiting Oneonta 7-2 in Class 4A, Section 3 high school tennis Thursday at Northeast Alabama Community College.
City Council recap for March 1, 2010 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:52PMBARSTOW • Councilman Willie Hailey Sr. was absent Monday because of his mother’s death. Among items discussed at Monday’s City Council meeting:Brant’s Motel sign still debated • At a second reading of the resolution to declare the sign at...
Cherokee Nation: Wilma Mankiller Diagnosed With Stage IV Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:52PMWilma Mankiller, author, lecturer and former Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, has been diagnosed with Stage IV Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer, according to a news release from the Cherokee Nation.
Photo Release -- Fordham Debuts Global Finance Program With NASDAQ OMX Grant Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:51PMNEW YORK -- Fordham will launch a new Master of Science in Global Finance program in cooperation with Peking University, and has received a $1 million grant from the NASDAQ OMX Educational Foundation to help fund the program in its first three years.
College enrollment up 300 percent Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:38PMEnrollment in the spring semester at the University of Montana’s Bitterroot College Program in Hamilton has settled in at 143 in 14 classes. That figure represents nearly 29 full-time equivalent students and 74 individual students, with most students taking more than one course.
Darby looks to toughen breath test ordinance Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:35PMOfficials in Darby on Tuesday gave their first reading to a new ordinance which would stiffen penalties for suspected drunk drivers who refuse to submit to blood or breath tests.
Floyd school board to discuss furloughs Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:32PMLess than one month after approving a resolution to implement furlough days for Floyd County Schools employees, the board of education will be approving a revised resolution tonight at its regular ...
GTCC Defeats Rockingham Community College Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:30PMTitans finish regular season with a record of 26-3.
Cablevision set to lose ABC Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:27PMStalled talks between WABC-TV and Cablevision may leave the cable television provider without Channel 7 beginning Sunday morning, keeping its subscribers from watching the Academy Awards that night. After two years without an agreement, a statement from Rebecca Campbell, president and general manager of WABC-TV said the station won’t extend ABC content to Cablevision beyond March [...]
Scene and Heard: Providence Child Center Foundation, Clackamas Repertory Theatre Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:23AMProvidence's Heart of Gold dinner raises more than $385,000 for the foundation and its new clinic. Clackamas Rep's Shakespeare performance raises $12,000 for its 2010 season.
REGION New state drivers license rules to begin soon Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:19AMStarting March 1, driver license applicants between the ages of 18 and 24 must complete an approved driver education course and a driving skills test.
School manager bows out Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:19AMSCORES of staff and students gathered to mark the retirement of a school's "exceptional" bursar.
New economic shock on way? Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:18AMJust when the storm over residential mortgages is calming, a tsunami of commercial real estate foreclosures is forecast.
Michael J. Miller Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:17AMMichael took his new position in Heaven on February 11, 2010, at the young age of 62. When that large, generous heart gave out while standing for the National Anthem at the start of the Super Bowl, Michael was at the top of his game.
'Everybody is friends' at this high school Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:15AMAlthough it has been turning out high school graduates for some 15 years, Brantford Christian Collegiate is still one of the city's best-kept secrets.[...]
Evangel gallery opens up for Art Walk Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:53PMEvangel University has formed a partnership with Randy Bacon Photography Studio & Art Gallery, located inside the Monarch Art Factory, allowing Evangel art students to participate in Springfield's First Friday Art Walk, a university news release...
Free 'Blue Jean Buddha' program scheduled for Thursday at Drury Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:53PMSumi Loundon Kim will present "Blue Jean Buddha" at 11 a.m. Thursday in Clara Thompson Hall at Drury University.
Ohio Extends Temporary Health Insurance Program Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:52PMOhio Gov. Ted Strickland has signed a bill extending health insurance to jobless Ohioans for three additional months under the state's mini-COBRA law.
Infatuated man kills Wash. teacher outside school Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:52PMA man apparently infatuated with a special education teacher he knew from college shot and killed her as she walked into her elementary school Friday, shortly before students began arriving.
Gregoire appoints Eaton San Juan County Superior Court judge Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:52PMDon Eaton was serving today as Superior Court commissioner. Effective March 22, he'll be serving as Superior Court judge. Gov. Christine Gregoire today announced Eaton's appointment to the San Juan County Superior Court, effective March 22. He will succeed Judge John O. Linde, who died in December.
Whatley Center hosts performance of "Cabaret" Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:50PMCabaret, winner of 12 Tony awards including Best Musical and Best Revival, is bringing its energy and famous songs to the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College on Monday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Promoting Excellence, Innovation, and Sustainability at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:47PMBy the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, in order to advance the development of the Nation's full human potential and to advance equal opportunity in higher education, strengthen the capacity of historically black colleges and universities to provide the highest quality education, increase opportunities for these institutions to ...
McDonnell talks up jobs strategy as he defends budget cuts Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:46PMGov. Bob McDonnell said Friday in Lynchburg that he had little choice but to propose cutting state money for health care and education while focusing on economic recovery in the state.
Final Days To Lock In February College Tuition Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:46PMTime is ticking to lock in February prices for the College Illinois Prepaid Tuition Program.
SVCC to hold first Locks of Love event this weekend Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:44PMDIXON – Area residents are needed Saturday at Sauk Valley Community College, for AmeriCorps’ first Locks of Love event. Locks of Love provides hairpieces, made from the hair of donors, to children who have long-term hair loss caused by various illnesses.
GHA critics circulate rap video Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:58AMGALVESTON GHA critics circulated a rap video depicting drugs and footage of public housing developments to city council members.
Police check bus racism claims Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:57AMPolice are to board buses in a bid to protect schoolgirls from racist abuse, it was revealed.
23rd Annual Dick Purtan Radiothon Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:55AMThe 23rd Annual Dick Purtan Radiothon to benefit the Salvation Army is being held Friday at The Oakland Mall and heard on 104.3 WOMC.
LIVESHOTS: Line on Shipyard Keeping Families Afloat Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:54AMIn the midst of a recession, the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine is helping thousands of families stay afloat. Roughly 4,400 people work at the yard repairing submarines for America's Navy. Several hundred more are expected to be hired by years end.