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k1025 BC-KS-Tolls-DietBook 1stLd-Writethru 01-06 0435 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 10:46AMEds: ADDS details. TOPEKE, Kan. (AP) -- It paid to be a little pudgy in Kansas on Monday.
Treat yourself after the holidays Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 8:46AMThis holiday season, you chopped, kneaded and sautéed. So this week, toss the apron and enjoy these fine dining spots.
Trundling on wheels of scorn Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 7:00AMFAMILY holidays in Hungary are so educational when you drive a faltering Skoda.
Politics, casino dominate 2008 Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 10:14AMThe year 2008 was one where politics ranging from local to national dominated conversations, while the new Wind Creek Casino and Hotel more than took over it created a skyline for Atmore.
Sunil Jain: Third generation problems Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 3:21PMWith 8-10 million new mobile phone subscribers each month and most existing firms starved of spectrum, you’d think auctioning new 3G spectrum would be a piece of cake.
Fares cut, why not surcharge Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 1:41PMMUMBAI: Aviation turbine fuel prices have hit the bottom of the barrel. At Rs 32-38 a litre it is at its lowest level in the last four to five years.
Libraries: The new hot spot in town Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:50PM As the economy tumbles, state and local library officials say many libraries are seeing double-digit spikes in borrowing from their collections.
Watch out, 2009! Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 3:02PMHis success may not be as well inscribed on the Bengali brain as Sourav’s, but this Calcutta grandmaster is checkmating the best in the business.
Frugal home life resurgence Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 7:00AMBABY boomers will feel the financial and emotional squeeze of supporting their children and parents as economic tough times deliver a double-whammy in 2009.
Liquor revenues increase Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 5:59AMST. GEORGE - The economic recession may have caused some people to alter their spending habits, but sales at southern Utah state liquor stores still increased during the holidays.
As gas prices dip ... Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 4:19AMYippee! Maybe. Officials at schools and other public entities in Jefferson County say that while they are pleased with plunging gasoline prices, they are still cautious in how they respond to the situation.
What went up must come down after the holidays Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 2:33AMThe seasonal party’s coming to a close for Santa, Snoopy, the snowman, the twin tin soldiers and the other characters that adorn Mark Knoll’s Fircrest front yard.
Happy New Year! Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:42AMHappy New Year!
What’s to love this year? Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 6:18AMSO welcome, then, to 2009. Things may look bleak as we face up to the hangover from the annus horribilis of 2008, but there are reasons to be cheerful in the year to come.
Slovakia trades koruna for euro Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 11:10AMFacts about the adoption of the euro on Jan. 1 in Slovakia: EURO ZONE: The nation becomes the first post-Soviet bloc country to join 15 current members: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the...
Police: teacher befriended teens who strangled him Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 9:56AMAn arrest report says a 32-year-old Henderson music teacher found strangled in his home may have had an inappropriate relationship with one of two teens who told police they killed him. Matthew Cox, a choir instructor at Basic High School, was found dead in...
Mediator joins talks in dispute in ship unloading Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 9:10AMA federal mediator is getting involved in a labor dispute over the unloading of a ship carrying steel parts for the Bay Bridge. Three days of work on the new eastern span has been lost as a Chinese cargo ship with steel structures for the project sits in the...
Hinkins sees first legislature as challenge Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 9:03AMIt may be David Hinkins first stint as a state senator, but he is already up to his neck in assignments and issues before the session of the state legislature begins in late January.
UK small-business group wants credit card rate cap Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 8:39AMThe British government should cap credit-card interest rates to help small businesses weather the economic downturn, an industry body said Tuesday. In its annual New Year message, the Federation of Small Businesses called on the heads of the Treasury and the...
SKion takes 88.3 percent of Altana Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 7:39AMSKion GmbH, the holding company owned by German billionaire Susanne Klatten, has increased its stake in specialty chemicals maker Altana AG to more than 88 percent, the company said Tuesday. SKion said that after its tender offer for Altana shares ended on...
Chattanooga routs Tenn. Wesleyan 102-70 Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 10:35PMStephen McDowell scored 22 points and Chattanooga defeated Tennessee Wesleyan 102-70 on Monday night. McDowell connected on 8 of 11 from the field in 19 minutes of play, as five other Chattanooga (5-6) players scored in double figures. Ty Patterson scored 13,...
Drivers will have to go a long way or go slow to avoid double demerits Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 9:44PMMOTORISTS who break road rules interstate will avoid the controversial double demerit points that apply in NSW from today until January 4.
Gridlock a problem for Barrett Station Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 9:20PMHaving lived in Barrett Station for the better part of 61 years, Raymond Chenevert has watched this community grow considerably in the past several decades. But now he and many other residents have to deal with some frustrating problems due to this growth in the form of traffic – lots of it.
Crude Oil Rises a Third Day on Israel-Hamas Conflict in Gaza Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 9:17PMDec. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil rose for a third day in New York after Israel hinted it was ready to broaden its assault on the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, raising concern that supplies from the Middle East may be disrupted.
To whom do you belong, Anwar Sadat? Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 6:29PMEvery year, the conclusion of the Muslim holidays - Ramadan, Eid el-Fitr, the pilgrimage to Mecca and Id al-Adha (the Feast of the Sacrifice) - marks the start of a season of TV creativity.
Record snowfalls draw skiers to snap up holiday bargains Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 4:22PMDespite the strength of the euro, British bargain hunters are heading to the snow-covered mountains of Europe to enjoy the best start to a skiing season for more than 20 years.
Boxes of illegal firecrackers seized in Divisoria Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 1:45PMMANILA, Philippines - The Philippine National Police (PNP) seized over 500 boxes of fireworks in Divisoria in Manila Monday during the last minute inspections in stores suspected of selling illegal firecrackers.
Spike in DWI Cases After the Holidays Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 11:55AMOne local lawyer says his business jumps as much as 25% with DWI clients after the holidays.
Fire near USF damages two buildings Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 11:15AMA predawn fire this morning in an apartment building near the University of San Francisco went to three alarms and spread to two buildings before being contained, San Francisco fire officials said. The fire spread to all three floors in the rear of the...
Shoppers get even more finicky as they look for sale prices Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 7:44AMRepeated markdowns no longer cut it with price-conscious consumers, so retailers must set prices closer to what shoppers will pay right from the start, a leading industry official says.
SAVING TROY, A DAY AT A TIME Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 4:10AMLast Christmas, Troy McCullough was just another homeless guy planning to spend the night at Pacific Garden Mission or, if he was lucky, at a cheap hotel in a dicey neighborhood.
Once-homeless man strives to be independent Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 4:05AMLast Christmas, Troy McCullough was just another homeless guy planning to spend the night at Pacific Garden Mission or, if he was lucky, at a cheap hotel in a dicey neighborhood. This year, McCullough is something of a celebrity. Thanks to publicity provided by a local businessman who started www.savetroy.com, McCullough has his own cozy apartment for the first time in a decade.
Asian Stocks Advance, Reversing Losses, on Mergers, Commodities Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 1:17AMDec. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks climbed, as potential mergers boosted insurers, while commodity producers advanced amid rising raw materials prices.
Bargain hunters bag big savings Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 12:05AMFRACKVILLE — If the early bird catches the worm, the early shopper must catch the bargains.
12 New Places This Side of Makati Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 3:22PM1. AzuThai. Thai food from the very talented team of Jay and Malu Gamboa have people coming in for food that’s south of too spicy for Filipino palates. In short, perfect.
Pointless price hike Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 11:11AMIn your rush to get all your holiday cheer in place in time for the holidays, you may have missed this tidbit of information. So [...]
Film and TV fairytales – an essential part of Czech Christmas Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 10:05AMOne of the most traditional elements of any Czech Christmas – hand in hand with Jakub Jan Ryba’s Christmas Mass, golden mistletoe, winter scenes by Josef Lada, and carp and potato salad, are Czech fairytales on film, screened every holiday season on Czech TV. Kids in the West had Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, but the Czechs have many, many ...
Wendyl Nissen: Ex and lies are things of the past Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 9:24AMEvery year as the spectre of Christmas holidays with the family rolls around I am inexplicably reminded of all my ex-boyfriends.
Being in a relationship challenges me Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 2:52PMBeing in a relationship is always a tough one for me. Partially because I prefer to be by myself most of the time. I like solitude. Plus I have weird habits that I don’t like people to know about. I’d tell you what they are, but then I would be giving myself away.
Movies have become a holiday tradition Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 12:19PMBY STEPHANIE CARROLL
From A Grateful Editor Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 11:50AMIt’s time to confess my dirty little secret: I do not live in Santa Monica. Never have. There. I said it. However, as I look back on my first year as Editor of the Mirror, it occurs to me that Santa Monica has been an important part of my life for over 30 years.
Christmas has new meaning for Ethier Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 10:21AMChristmas has new meaning for Ethier
TREE LOTS FEEL FISCAL SQUEEZE Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 10:16AMAccording to sellers, there are three kinds of Christmas tree buyers. For some, the tree must go up the day after Thanksgiving. For others, acquiring a tree is a more casual affair to be done sometime in early or mid-December. Then there is the last-minute tree shopper.
Looking at the last minute? Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 10:12AM Each year, consumers rush out to stores to find the perfect gift for that special someone. But at times, people get busy and the stress of the season starts to build. Well, rather than have a heart attack trying to figure out how you’re going to complete your list with a mere 72 hours left, take a tip from our list of 10 last-minute holiday gift ideas.
What Was Your All-Time Best Christmas Gift? Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 8:47AMEveryone has the one perfect moment as a kid when the gift under the tree was exactly what they wanted.
Disaboom Publishes First Annual Holiday Guide Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 8:00AM DENVER----Disaboom, Inc. , the leading online resource for people with disabilities, today announced the release of its first annual Holiday Guide.
Warren Buffett’s Two Simple Investing Rules Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 5:24AMBe prepared for further stock market losses. Be prepared for more shocks. It’s not a signal to give up on the stock market, rather to go back to basics.
Friday, December 5, 2008 Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 10:01PMBonnie Szul Books-A-Million They always have what I am looking for, and they have very pleasant employees.
Do it yourself or for cheap: Economically-correct gift ideas Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 9:14PMWith words like collapse, meltdown, layoffs and depression flying around like apocalyptic little bees lately, some find their holiday focus shifting from glitz to thrift.