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State enjoys extra $723M Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 6:32AMWednesday July 20, 2011 BOSTON -- Tax collections for the Massachusetts fiscal year that ended June 30 exceeded projections by $723 million,
100 things we love about Baltimore -- Printable list Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 6:26AMTake this list as personal suggestions, from one neighbor to another A moody tavern. An extraordinary cocktail. The easy lapping of bay water against the banks of the Inner Harbor. Duckpin lanes. Old Bay. Art in an otherwise empty storefront. For all of these things, and for so many more, people love Baltimore. People feel how they feel about this place for their own reasons. It's personal and ...
Polk animal officer resigns Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:42AMWINTER HAVEN -- When deputies arrived in March at the home of a couple accused of hoarding 186 animals in squalid conditions, they found more than neglected dogs.
Sales tax holiday returning next month Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:29AMBOSTON – Bay State lawmakers are looking to give shoppers a break next month.
Santa's weirdest fan joins South Bank festive season Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:22AMAmerican film director John Waters is set to put the 'X' into Xmas as he brings his one-man show about the festive season to the South Bank this Christmas.
80% Occupancy Rate Recorded by Ramada Sharjah Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:19AMA commitment to quality service has translated into high occupancy rates for Ramada Sharjah during its first summer, following the hotel's launch earlier this year.
Uganda: Nambuya Supplements Her Police Salary With Poultry Cash Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 4:57AMAt the beginning, no one took Nambuya's poultry rearing efforts seriously but now many are convinced that it is worth
Plan Your Yard Sale Now Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 4:29AMIs your house full of "stuff?" Having a yard sale is a great way to clear the clutter from your home. Get the kids involved and turn it into a family event. You can even team up with neighbors and...
Natalie Cassidy stays in shape on holiday in Turkey with jetskiing, swimming and yoga Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:48AMShe's had one of the most traumatic years of her life - and former EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy has got away from it all on a last-minute holiday to Turkey.
Local soldiers look back and stand proud Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:18PMLocal soldiers reflect on past tours in Afghanistan and their place in Canada's mission
Mass. tax collections are $723M higher than projected Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:56PMTax collections for the Massachusetts fiscal year that ended June 30 exceeded projections by $723 million, leaving the state with what appeared to be a significant surplus despite continued economic and financial uncertainty.
Natalie Cassidy keeps herself occupied - and in shape - on holiday in Turkey with jetskiing, swimming and yoga Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:48PMShe's had one of the most traumatic years of her life - and former EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy has got away from it all on a last-minute holiday to Turkey.
US teenager 'killed parents, threw party' Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:36PMA 17-year-old has appeared in a US court charged with killing his parents and then throwing a party while their bodies were hidden underneath towels in a locked bedroom. Related Stories British man shot dead in Venezuela Children suffer in 'health deserts' Youth 'killed parents, threw party' 14 accused of PayPal cyber attack Thriller jacket goes on tour
Youth 'killed parents, threw party' Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:20PMA 17-year-old has appeared in a US court charged with killing his parents and then throwing a party while their bodies were hidden underneath towels in a locked bedroom. Related Stories British man shot dead in Venezuela Children suffer in 'health deserts' US teenager 'killed parents, threw party' 14 accused of PayPal cyber attack Thriller jacket goes on tour
Corporate Tax Debate Heating Up Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:17PMThe debate about corporate tax rates is heating up, with one side claiming that corporate tax cuts would put Americans back to work, and the other side insisting that such breaks don’t create jobs and will put Americans out of work.
Mountain Home Elks Lodge 1714 donations Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:10PMMountain Home Elks Lodge 1714 recently donated $500 each to five area organizations. Shown are (from left) Larry Seuling, Elks exalted ruler; Lori Daye-Howe of Hospice of the Ozarks; George Truell of Kindness Inc.; Dr. Paul Wilbur of Mountain Home Christian Clinic; Lori Adkins of Serenity Inc.; Bill Webster of Alpha House, and Don Swanson, Elks trustee.
Make a break for Britain Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:43PMWhat's the attraction? For the majority of families, the summer holidays begin this weekend, prompting a mass exodus from the UK. Two people every second are due to fly out from Heathrow on Sunday; in the next week, half a million people will pass through Manchester airport.
UPPER FREEHOLD: Suspicious fire investigated Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:55PMUPPER FREEHOLD — State police said Monday the Fourth of July fire that heavily damaged a 105-year-old farmhouse on Route 539 appears to have been deliberately set, but there are no suspects or arrests in the case at this time.
For Members Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:53PMMr. Chairman, I am former Senator Jim Talent, from Missouri. I served in the United States Senate from 2002–2007 and I was privileged to be a member of the House from 1993–2001. During my years of service, I was a member of the Armed Services Committees in both bodies.
Tax Collections Up 10.6 Percent Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:35PMTax collections for the Massachusetts fiscal year that ended June 30 exceeded projections by $723 million, leaving the state with what appeared to be a significant surplus despite continued economic and financial uncertainty.
Grass fire sparked on Sparks Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:56PMAfter several large wildfires in recent weeks, the Cleburne Fire Department enjoyed a relatively calm weekend.
Minnesota special session set to end shutdown Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:48PMMINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota's Democratic Governor Mark Dayton has called a special session starting on Tuesday afternoon for legislators to consider a budget compromise plan to end the now 19-day-old government shutdown.
Fellow riders recall man killed in charity bicycle ride when he hits car in Clinton Twp. Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:39PMDouglas McCune CLINTON TWP. — A Princeton man died after his bicycle ran into the back of a car here during a 500-mile charity bike ride that was passing through in its final day. Douglas McCune, 55, was participating in...
Shores ski show goes hillbilly Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:26PMTen of the Holiday Shores Ski Club performers show off their skill — and their hillbilly garb.
Tom Felton: extra extra-nosy interview Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:19PMIn this weeks issue of heat, we asked Harry Potter’s Tom Felton, aka Draco Malfoy, our cheekiest questions. And his answers were so good we thought we’d give you some extra ones, too – exclusive to heatworld.com. What's the worst thing...
Camping in Britain: readers' favourite campsites Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:04PMThe best campsites and camping experiences in Britain, chosen by Telegraph Travel readers.
INDYCAR Entertainment Rolling Out Hits in Hollywood Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:00PMIn six short months, INDYCAR Entertainment's enterprises have led to a surge in exposure in the media and entertainment industries for the IZOD IndyCar Series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Free upcoming Booklist webinars on book groups, math and science, and top YA titles for fall Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:59AMCHICAGO - Booklist ’s free webinar series continues to attract crowds of attendees as editors host leading practitioners, authors and publishers’ representatives at least once a month on a variety of topics that offer immediate tips, tools, resources and new ideas for collection development and readers’-advisory work.
Public meetings set about new natural gas pipeline through Hunterdon, other counties Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:39AMFederal Energy Regulatory Commission representatives have scheduled a public meeting on a proposed gas pipeline through Hunterdon County. CLINTON -- A public information meeting on the proposed natural gas pipeline extension that would run through part of Hunterdon County will...
Respite in wrong area: residents Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:09AMA HUGE homestead recently moved to Avondale has residents scratching their heads about how the movement was able to take place.
Carolyn Bucior: Lesson: Substitute Teaching's 'F' -- What Gwyneth and Cameron Can Teach Education Experts Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:42AMGwyneth Paltrow is waffling on whether to return next season to her role as substitute teacher Holly Holiday in the TV hit series Glee. Holly, I hear you. Why would we take on such anarchic work for $18,000 a year when there are plenty of equitable alternatives?
Playlist: 10 tracks you need to hear Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:02AMListen to our favourite tracks this week, including Leona Lewis, Blink-182 and Will Young.
London police chief resigns over hacking scandal Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:58AMLondon, July 18 : London police chief Paul Stephenson resigned from his office on Sunday over alleged links between the Scotland Yard and media baron Rupert Murdoch in the phone hacking scandal.
Indian River County Community Calendar, Updated July 18 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:52AMIndian River Community Calendar
Nigeria: Lagos Floods - Residents, Senate Blame Fashola, Jonathan Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:49AMWhen the heavens opened up last Sunday, sending floods all over the Lagos metropolis and beyond, no government presence came to the succour of the victims except some muted press statement from Governor Babatunde Fashola's government. It is doubtful if they even knew that in such cases, the various governments and institutions come to the aid of the victims. It rained for 17 hours.
Duchess Kate, Queen Elizabeth to Bond on Summer Vacation Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:46AM"Believe it or not, The Queen does not really know her very well at all," a royal watcher says of Kate's invite to the estate in Scotland
Phone hacking scandal: John Yates quits Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:42AMUnder fire police chief John Yates this afternoon quit over the phone hacking scandal, less than 24 hours after Met Police commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson resigned.
Daybreak exec Alison 'The Sharmanator' Sharman is at the centre of controversy Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:17PMAlison Sharman is the 'shouty' and 'ruthless' secretary who is now responsible for the disastrous Daybreak. But she is in the spotlight for rumours of an affair.
In Egypt, fighting for a $50-a-month factory job Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:25PMThe sun was already searing the pavement on the early June morning when Mariam Hawas and her co-workers from the garment factory descended on the bank.
Navy prepares to open new brig in Chesapeake - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:04PMCHESAPEAKE, Va. — A new Navy prison in Chesapeake will begin receiving inmates in August.
Don’t be swayed by emotions - G.L Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:54PM“Mr. Deputy Speaker, this is basically a debate on Indo-Sri Lanka relations. That was the manner in which the Motion was presented to this House by Mr. Vijitha Herath MP. I would like to say that the first requirement at this time is rationality. We must be cerebral.
The Open 2011: Dazzling Darren Clarke calms the inner storm to home in on glory Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:30PMAs Sandwich's morning gave way to the evening glow, Darren Clarke looked a man curiously at peace with the world.
Parma extends moratorium on new Internet cafes by 90 days Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:17PMFor the second time, City Council has extended its moratorium on new Internet cafes. It happened at the July 5 council meeting. Council extended the moratorium by another 90 days, which means new Internet cafes cannot open during that time.
Navy prepares to open new brig in Chesapeake Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:52PMCHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) — A new Navy prison in Chesapeake will begin receiving inmates in August. The $64 million United States Naval Consolidated Brig was built to hold as many as 400 prisoners in single 8-by-10 beds. The lockup will replace brigs at Norfolk Naval Station and Quantico and Camp Lejeune, N.C. Marine Corps bases. The Virginian-Pilot reports that the 209,000-square-foot facility will ...
Making a Success of It Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:23PMFrustration and persistence are often two sides of the same coin. The year is halfway over, and though I have added more experience to my acting résumé, I think the number of rejections we all face is a constant reminder of how stiff competition is in this industry.
Business digest, July 16, 2011 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:41PMBy Jean Hayes, Times Staff Writer Friday, July 15, 2011 Briefly FreightCenter.com , a provider of freight shipping technology and logistics services in Trinity, was recently recognized by two business organizations for growth and development. FreightCenter.com received Business Leader's 2011 Top 300 Small Businesses of the South award for revenue growth, business achievements and civic ...
War claims bill heard: House Republicans raise federal budget concerns Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:27PMAlthough celebrated as an islandwide holiday on July 21, Guam's liberation marked the end of a dark era. The following is a brief timeline from 1941-1944, outlining the Japanese occupation and Guam's liberation:
Frisco resident retires from post office, will still hold famous National Night Out party Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:24PMLongtime Frisco resident Barbara Gallegos knows nearly everyone in Frisco because she has spent decades selling stamps and postcards to them or weighing and putting postage on their holiday packages.
State official: N.H. primary likely before designated date Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:48PMThe New Hampshire primary will most likely be held before the Feb. 14, 2012, date that the national parties have proposed, New Hampshire Secretary of State William Gardner told the Globe today.
Quito Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:31PMWhile Cuenca's real estate market continues to show strong growth, the influx of immigrants from North American is only a small part of the reason why.