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APN to merge local online and print sales

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:23:59 +0000

APN to merge local online and print sales
Three years after unbundling its print and online advertising sales, APN is to return to a joint sell to local advertisers. Warren Lee, APN Online’s CEO for Australia and New Zealand, told Mumbrella that while specialised digital staff will continue with national sales to agencies, the move is intended to generate more online spending by smaller [...]

Artist’s Grand gesture elicits Obama appreciation

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:36:28 +0000

Artist’s Grand gesture elicits Obama appreciation
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – In a letter to President Obama, Dongan Hills artist Myrna Gerson explained that after reading in the Advance that the First Family had vacationed at the Grand Canyon, she was inspired to create a watercolor of…

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admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:27:35 +0000

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Deeds2

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:29:10 +0000

Deeds2
DeedsTamaqua – Helen Giacinto to Helen Giacinto and Dana Taft; 734 E. Broad St.; $1.Sharon Herring, executrix of the Last Will & Testament of Clifford Houser, to Sharon Herring; 101 Clay St.; $1.Olivia Lee Klingaman to Eric W. Klingaman and Christophe

Beloved ‘On Golden Pond’ plays in Brenham

admin — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:01:57 +0000

Beloved ‘On Golden Pond’ plays in Brenham
The 15th season of Brenham’s Unity Theatre is closing on a mighty high note, with three weekends of Ernest Thompson’s On Golden Pond. While patrons will surely come to the hall with expectations formed from viewing the award-winning 1981 film starrin …

Lee-Anne Elizabeth Hosein

admin — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 22:22:43 +0000

Lee-Anne Elizabeth Hosein
Lee-Anne Elizabeth Hosein was born in Oswego Hospital on May 31, 2010.

Police briefs

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:33:03 +0000

Police briefs
Jason Lee Cobb, 28, and James Edward Cobb, 34, both of 1204 W. Pleasant St., Avon Park, were arrested Sunday and charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling while unarmed and damaging property/criminal mischief.

CSUMB Candidates for Degree 2010

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:53:57 +0000

CSUMB Candidates for Degree 2010
Education, M.A. Abdulhafiz Abaker, Arwa Alghusain, Bruce Baker, Loretta Bernasconi, Abdelhak Bouhaja, Debra N. Brau, Reina R. Cabigting, Cynthia Charfauros, Saramae Cutts, Tania De Leon, Mary Edwards, Dora Gariki-Yuga, Jacqueline Ramos, Dolores Rodriguez, Melissa Ross, Jennifer Smith, Susan Sonnthal, James Starkewolf

Cisco helps build prototype for instant cities

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:35:49 +0000

Cisco helps build prototype for instant cities
San Jose networking giant helps build an advanced-technology city in South Korea to serve as a model as world governments look to handle rural-to-urban migrations.

East Bay residents among group on flotilla that was attacked in Israel

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:25:56 +0000

East Bay residents among group on flotilla that was attacked in Israel
The fate of four East Bay residents who were part of flotilla that was attacked by Israeli commandos remained unknown Monday evening.

Events help support Family Sunshine Center

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 22:26:15 +0000

Events help support Family Sunshine Center
For the past five years, volunteers and area patrons have supported Making Homes Safe Havens as an annual spring benefit for the Family Sunshine Center.

Obituaries reported in the May 20, 2010, Advocate

admin — Sat, 29 May 2010 22:39:31 +0000

Obituaries reported in the May 20, 2010, Advocate
These obituaries were reported in the May 20, 2010, Advocate: Norma Jean Carlson, Phyllis Carpenter, Stephen Francis Cosgrove, Paul William Egner Sr., Carey L. Henrichs, Fern Faye Jones, Linda Pearl Jorgenson, John J. Schmitz, Berneice C. Smith and Trula Lucille Morrison White.

Bankruptcies, corporate filings and permits

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 22:33:22 +0000

Bankruptcies, corporate filings and permits
All bankruptcies are Chapter 7 unless otherwise noted and have been rounded to the nearest dollar.

Letters: The slippery slope of acceptance

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 22:22:21 +0000

Letters: The slippery slope of acceptance
As a Christian, I oppose the homosexual lifestyle. By law, it used to be classified as a perversion and deviant behavior. Throughout the Bible, it is plainly addressed as a sin, a violation of God’s standards.

Texas School Mulls Renaming Dorm Amid KKK Furor

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:23:21 +0000

Texas School Mulls Renaming Dorm Amid KKK Furor
AUSTIN, Texas — Simkins Residence Hall is the last all-male dormitory at the University of Texas. Tucked into a quiet corner of campus along Waller Creek, it was the first men’s dorm with air conditioning.

Grand jury critique wrong, ID1 says

admin — Mon, 24 May 2010 22:23:27 +0000

Grand jury critique wrong, ID1 says
A grand jury report that criticizes the ID1 water district is incomplete, inaccurate and out of context, water board members said Monday night in their first public response to the document that was released May 6.

Ballot Watch: Attorney General

admin — Sun, 23 May 2010 22:23:40 +0000

Ballot Watch: Attorney General
The race for California’s chief law enforcement officer is among the state’s most hotly contested in both the Democratic and Republican primaries.

Lee County DUI arrests

admin — Sat, 22 May 2010 22:21:30 +0000

Lee County DUI arrests
Deputies have released the latest list of those arrested for DUI in Lee County.

DUI arrest update

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 22:22:36 +0000

DUI arrest update
Impaired drivers are a very real danger to themselves and, of course, any motorist who is sharing the road at the same time. With this in mind, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office launched a multi-faceted campaign of education, awareness and enforcement to battle this threat to our community.

TBS Introduces Conan (and Some Other Shows)

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 22:23:30 +0000

TBS Introduces Conan (and Some Other Shows)
TBS’s new star, Conan O’Brien, gave a taste of the style of his new show – with a little comedy and a little song.

World leaders pass through Detroit Economic Clubs doors

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 22:21:41 +0000

World leaders pass through Detroit Economic Clubs doors
Barack Obama, then a U.S. senator and long-shot presidential candidate, chose the Detroit Economic Club in May 2007 as the place to scold the hometown auto companies for resisting fuel economy standards. He had been preceded to the club’s podium by about 1,000 other speakers, including the last seven U.S. presidents.

Around Town: Check out meetings and other local events happening in your community

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 22:21:17 +0000

Around Town: Check out meetings and other local events happening in your community
• Alcoholic’s Anonymous meetings. Several meetings throughout Lake County on a daily basis. Call 847-362-1811 or visit www.district10nia.org for meeting information.

New Historical Marker

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 22:27:18 +0000

New Historical Marker
Altoona Will Have a Marker Placed in Juniata Section of City

BREAKING NEWS: Orange Haze Covers Sky, Dispatchers Say it is “Non-Hazardous”

admin — Sun, 16 May 2010 22:23:34 +0000

BREAKING NEWS: Orange Haze Covers Sky, Dispatchers Say it is “Non-Hazardous”
An unknown orange haze is causing quite a stir in Cabell County. Dispatchers say the smoke is not dangerous.

2010 York College grad list

admin — Sat, 15 May 2010 22:22:46 +0000

2010 York College grad list
York College commencement ceremonies were May 15. Hanover: Tommy Duck, biology. Manchester: Christy Nusbaum, health care coding.

Rep plans 6 plays, 5 readings in 2010-11

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 22:27:15 +0000

Rep plans 6 plays, 5 readings in 2010-11
From Neil Simon to Neil LaBute, Moss Hart to Lee Blessing, the Toledo Repertoire Theater will offer a theatrical panorama for its 2010-11 season, labeled “Life, Light, Love, and Laughter!” The Mainstage season features six fully staged productions with appropriate sets, costumes, and props. The EdgyRep Readings continue to be popular, with four slated instead of the usual three. And a special …

American Eagles nesting in middle of Lehigh Acres

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 22:24:54 +0000

American Eagles nesting in middle of Lehigh Acres
A lot of people in Lehigh may know where the FGUA sewage treatment plant is off of Lee Blvd. and where the deep water injection well is located, but few know that the vast area of land is also a wildlife refuge and that the area, in the middle of Lehigh Acres, is fill with all types of wildlife.

Local Golf Scores

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 22:21:29 +0000

Local Golf Scores
Low net, threesome, Mickie Frazer, Mary Mattingly, and Peggy McCaig 29; low net, foursome (tie), Challie Samaras, Marjorie Clagett, Janet Weems, and Pat Wayson; and Gloria Hardesty, Marion Coster, Julie Cornellier, and Louise Rich 23.

REAL ESTATE: What’s your neighbor’s house selling for?

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 22:25:16 +0000

REAL ESTATE: What’s your neighbor’s house selling for?
This snapshot of real estate transactions is compiled from public records.

Listen Live To State Budget Talks, Votes

admin — Sun, 09 May 2010 22:26:00 +0000

Listen Live To State Budget Talks, Votes
The Kansas State House and Senate convene Monday to continue budget talks. You can listen to the proceedings live.

Seafood Restaurants Cast Eyes Toward Jittery Market

admin — Sat, 08 May 2010 22:45:13 +0000

Seafood Restaurants Cast Eyes Toward Jittery Market
Owners say avoiding lost business depends on fishing restrictions and oil damage.

Spurlin leads in campaign contributions

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 22:31:03 +0000

Spurlin leads in campaign contributions
Republican candidate for Senate District 9 Don Spurlin, from Albertville, topped his opponents in campaign contributions according to the 45-day pre-election report.

About 100 gather at City Hall to observe National Day of Prayer

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 22:23:10 +0000

About 100 gather at City Hall to observe National Day of Prayer
Pastor Marcus Johnson of New Harvest Ministries stood outside Baltimore’s City Hall on Friday and asked a crowd of about 100 to pray aloud and unrestrained.

AARP Names Class of 2010 Board of Directors

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 22:23:23 +0000

AARP Names Class of 2010 Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, May 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — AARP today announced its Class of 2010 Board of Directors and the organization’s newest president, Lee Hammond.

Read more on PR Newswire via Yahoo! News

Two killed in I-75 crash

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 22:25:23 +0000

Two killed in I-75 crash
A pair of crashes – one fatal – that occurred within two hours of each other Saturday afternoon left traffic in turmoil for hours on two major Lee…

Parties Extra! Sunday, May 2, 2010

admin — Sun, 02 May 2010 22:26:20 +0000

Parties Extra! Sunday, May 2, 2010
LET’S PARTY• What: Janie Comstock, Ruthie Johnston and Georgiana Wiesner were hostesses for a celebration party honoring Jamie Davis, who plans to marry Gil Gaddis in May.• Where: The Coach House .• Partygoers: Ginny Hill, Hedra Merson, Linda Gardner, Anne Dalton, Pam Shdeed, Laura Pringle, Mary Rockett, Carol Magness, Brooke Phillips, Barbara Mee, Nancy Schreiner, Janice Coffeen, Rawsie Boyles …

U.S. fights to defend fragile coast from big oil spill

admin — Sat, 01 May 2010 22:30:09 +0000

U.S. fights to defend fragile coast from big oil spill
The U.S. government scrambled on Friday to ward off an environmental disaster that could cost billions of dollars as a huge oil spill reached coastal Louisiana, imperiling shrimp fishing grounds, oyster beds and fragile wetlands with a rich variety of wildlife.

State lawmakers seek millions in earmarks for colleges, universities

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:21:22 +0000

State lawmakers seek millions in earmarks for colleges, universities
Erica Perez Members of Congress have submitted their 2011 requests for earmarks – federal money that lawmakers direct to organizations of their choice. Flickr photo by cliff1066 Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland Requests are not a guarantee of funding, but they offer a peek at what projects might receive appropriations funding in the fiscal year that begins this October. More than 100 of the members …

Rediscovering Rupert Lee: WWI artist in retrospective

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:21:25 +0000

Rediscovering Rupert Lee: WWI artist in retrospective
The artist, printmaker and sculptor Rupert Lee was a contemporary of Paul Nash, Stanley Spencer and Nevinson, an associate of the Bloomsbury group and a key figure in the Surrealist movement. For the first time in ninety-years, his work is due to be exhibited at a London gallery.

Randy Quaid and wife arrested in Santa Barbara

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:31:02 +0000

Randy Quaid and wife arrested in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) – Randy and Evi Quaid showed up in a criminal courtroom two weeks late Monday and were arrested on outstanding warrants, authorities said.

Actor Randy Quaid and wife arrested in Santa Barbara

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:21:37 +0000

Actor Randy Quaid and wife arrested in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Randy and Evi Quaid showed up in a criminal courtroom two weeks late Monday and were arrested on outstanding warrants, authorities said.