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BUENA: Yemen Hospital Attacker Worked at NJ Nuclear Plants Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:00AMSharif Mobley had strong Muslim views as early as high school. But his old friend Roman Castro knew he had radicalized when he saw him about four years ago.
Worth the Drive: Easter at Hotel Del Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:53AMAn ocean-close egg hunt, and more holiday/hotel delights.
Italian grocery stayed same as Ducktown changed Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:45AMFor 66 years, Bongionvanni's did everything the old-fashioned way. Mario and Maria Bongiovanni outside their closed, empty store Bongiovanni's Imported Food at 2307 Atlantic Ave. in the Ducktown neighborhood in Atlantic City.
Friend: NJ Al-Qaida Suspect Got Radical Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:36AMA former laborer at several nuclear power plants in the U.S. appears to be the latest example of the phenomenon of Americans joining terror movements overseas.
'Luke Cage Noir' gives an Avenger some classy threads Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:05AM'Luke Cage Noir' presents a new image of the hero in 1920s Harlem.
Steve Wilkos And Rachelle Wilkos Show Off Their Home Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:56AMDon't let that hulking, bald, former Marine-turned-cop-turned-wrestler-turned-celebrity bouncer fool you.
Friend: Suspected al-Qaida member raised in NJ grew radical Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:53AMSharif Mobley had strong Muslim views as early as high school. But his old friend Roman Castro knew he had radicalized when he saw him about four years ago. Castro, an Army veteran who did a tour in Iraq, said Mobley had only these words for him in a chance meeting: "Get the hell away from me, you Muslim killer!"
TV Watch: 'The Office' recap: Sing us a song of the Emerald Isle Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:23AMImage Credit: Justin Lubin/NBC As if to counterbalance last week’s epoch-shifting Halpert birth, this week’s episode of The Office felt straightforward and old-school.
Federal jobs bill would give NY $3B in aid Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:30PMALBANY - A federal jobs bill expected to pass next week in Washington is expected to bring $2.3 billion in budget aid to New York state, and another $700 million to help counties and New York City.
Scandianvian chorus gives voice to songs of old in Snohomish and Island county performances Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:13PM“Ro, ro, ro din båt.” That’s “ Row, Row, Row Your Boat” in Norwegian. Rita Belvill translates songs of her childhood for the Northwest Nordic Ladies Chorus. She belongs to the chorus, which entertains around Snohomish and Island counties.
Island school zone granted; senior pageant saved Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:43AMCORPUS CHRISTI —The island middle school gets its school zone, an Odem woman gets her furniture, and Coastal Bend senior women get their pageant.Flashing lights were installed last week to slow traffic in front of Seashore Middle Academy at 15437 South Padre Island Drive during morning student drop-off and afternoon pickup times.Pedestrian warning signs were installed 300 feet before the ...
Snider Students Organize Donation Drive Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:12AMFORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - People across the country were moved to provide help to Haiti after the earthquake.
Oscar fashion 2010: Stars shine on the red carpet Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:07AMThe celebrities can blame the rain for their messy hair, but who will they blame for their poor fashion choices? The 82nd Academy Awards had plenty of fashion faux pas.
Up Close with Hilton Cebu's New GM Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:36PMHe arrived in Cebu two days before Christmas to take on a new assignment as General Manager of Hilton Cebu Resort and Spa. Fresh from an assignment in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Markus Kraus and his family (wife Brigitte and daughter Nathalie) were excited to move to Cebu, Philippines for a number of reasons.
Sicily, castle seep into your soul Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:13PMThe castle of Jacqueline Genovese’s childhood was not imaginary.
Westwood grad helped make film magic on "Avatar" Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:09PMThe impact of "Avatar" can be measured many ways. But there's one that Peter Demarest, a Westwood native who worked on the film's post-production team for three months, will never forget.
The Family that Prays Together Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:11AMRosh Hashanah, Ash Wednesday, Thanksgiving, Yom Kippur, Passover, Fourth of July, Christmas, Hanukkah, Easter, Purim. Lots and lots of holidays. Days off from school, train rides, bus rides, car rides, plane rides, bags, dress shoes, shirts, and ties.
Boat people crisis worse under Rudd Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:29AMASYLUM seekers arriving at faster rate now than at the height of crisis under John Howard.
Stuffing a stocking for under $30 Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:52AMIt’s the thought that counts, but we all know some thoughts count more than others. If you find yourself strapped this season, but still want to let those close to you know they’re on your mind, below are some ideas that’ll keep your bottom line afloat.
Asylum-seekers `on the beaches' Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:37AMASYLUM-SEEKERS could soon breach Australia's borders and arrive "on our beaches" if the latest boat arrival off the coast of Western Australia is any guide, the opposition claimed yeste...
Grieving as a class act Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:29AM"Amy Elizabeth Rosenblatt Solomon, thirty-eight years old, pediatrician, wife of hand surgeon Harrison Solomon, and mother of three, collapsed on her treadmill in the downstairs playroom at home," Roger Rosenblatt writes about his daughter at the start of "Making Toast." "Amy died on December 8, 2007, at 2:30 p.m., six months ago. Today is June 9th, 2008.
SBY set to sign people-smuggling agreement Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:19AMNew arrangements to cope with the surge of illegal boat arrivals in Australia will be announced this.
Asylum-seekers `on the beaches' Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:00AMASYLUM-SEEKERS could soon breach Australia's borders and arrive "on our beaches", the opposition claims.
Obama's Last Stand Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:43PMPresident makes final push to get health care bill passed after year of self-imposed deadlines, unexpected setbacks • President, GOP Spar as Reform Endgame Nears
Obama's Last Stand for Health Care Reform Follows Challenging Year Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:00PMAfter a year of several blown self-imposed deadlines, unexpected setbacks and incremental victories, the president is taking his final stand to get a health care bill passed -- a push likely to last for the next few weeks.
Gloria Dian Oakleaf has a creative hand in a bit of everything Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:58AMHow long have you lived in Hernando County, and where do you live? Where did you live previously?
Preserving the rosary: Chamorro cultural video aims to preserve tradition while teaching language Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:16AMFor generations, the lisayu, or rosary, has been said in Chamorro households as a way to mark solemn occasions and celebrations alike.
Asylum seekers flood in Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:05AMThe federal Government is under pressure to come clean on how many asylum seekers are expected to be sent to the Christmas Island detention centre amid reports that the detention centre is set for expansion.The Opposition has...
Asylum seekers flood in Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:16AMThe federal Government is under pressure to come clean on how many asylum seekers are expected to be sent to the Christmas Island detention centre amid reports that the detention centre is set for expansion.
Fashion festival struts baby steps to launch Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:15AMFashion Week organisers Pieter and Myken Stewart launch their latest venture next week - a consumer festival they hope will follow similar public celebrations of fashion overseas.
No plan to double Christmas Island: AG Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:38PMAttorney-General Robert McClelland has said there are no plans to double the population of the Christmas Island detention centre.
Human Contact Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:23PMAllison Strong, Union City, N.J. My boots were made for walkin.' Power walkin', that is. No matter what I'm wearing—boots or sneakers—I'm always headed somewhere and burning rubber while I'm at it.
Govt to expland asylum seeker facilities Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:21PMThe Rudd government is reportedly planning an expansion of asylum seeker facilities at Christmas Island.
Christmas Island detainee population to double: report Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:45PMThe Federal Opposition says the Government needs to come clean on how many asylum seekers it is expecting to come to Christmas Island.
Making A Difference: Local Doctor Helps In Haiti Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:52PMRetired surgeon Dr. Johnny Frist spent 3 ½ weeks helping Haitians recover after the earthquake.
Adrift from the crowd Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:15PMIn a kayak, Gemma Bowes discovers the limestone islands and luminous waters beyond Phuket's busy beaches.
Invalid death certificate puts BC couple in African adoption limbo Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:04PMA B.C. couple has been separated for months after its effort to adopt twin boys from Ghana turned into a bureaucratic nightmare.
The 20th Dolphin Awards honors Malibu's citizens of the year Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:50PMState Sen. Fran Pavley and other dignitaries attended the awards ceremony on Saturday to honor nine outstanding members of the Malibu community.
She searched for herself as she looked for work Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:54PMJanie Dawes had to redefine herself after she lost the job that had defined her so long.
Australian Government's Secret Plan For Christmas Island Expansion Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:30PMAustralia's Rudd government has commissioned a secret land audit on Christmas Island as it prepares for a detainee population predicted to reach 5,000 within four years.
Voting opens for kids' best book Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:28PMChildren are being invited to vote for their favourite book in the Children's Book Awards.
‘Rent’ with emotion: Musical has encore performances at Orpheum Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:19PMHaving an affinity for the Bohemian lifestyle might attract you to see Bay Colony’s production of "Rent" at Foxborough’s Orpheum Theatre, but it is not a prerequisite. By the time this show reaches its emotional climax, it is hard to remain unaffected by Jonathan Larson’s powerful rock opera and its ardent characters.
Skater heads to B.C. Games Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:11PMBritish Columbia’s best young athletes will take a step toward future Winter Olympic Games this weekend as many of them compete at their first-ever multi-sport event: the B.C. Winter Games in Terrace. And Port Alberni figure skater Raeanna Cowan is one of those athletes.
Conservationist group buys land on Highway 92 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:52PMTree farm remains after purchase The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is picking up a 160-acre chunk of scenic land situated along Highway 92 about four miles east of Half Moon Bay at the base of the incline leading to Skyline Boulevard.
President gambles that voters want action on health care Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:23PMDespite polls that signal that strategy holds dangers for Democrats, the president is gambling that the voters who sent him to office want action on health care and share his impatience with inaction in Washington.
Chancel Bell Choir to perform at Thrasher-Horne Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:29AMORANGE PARK – The Orange Park United Methodist Chancel Bell Choir will perform at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 7 at the Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts.
Hallmark nurses continue Haiti mission Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:27AMWith the world rebounding from yet another earthquake in Chile, nurses at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital/Regis College Nursing Program recall responding to the devastation in Haiti just two months ago.
FYI, March 4 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:23AMClubs FRIDAY
Turn back boats - or lose votes Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:31AMKEVIN Rudd faces a public backlash over the surge in boat people with voters believing Labor has broken an election promise on tough border protection policies.
Refugees get visas just as another boat arrives Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:16AMVisas were granted to 60 refugees on Christmas Island this week, as another boat of asylum seekers was intercepted off Ashmore Island.