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JFK Condolence Letters To Jackie Kennedy Published Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:56PMMost of the 1.5 million condolence letters sent to President John F. Kennedy's widow after his assassination in 1963 were destroyed. Now a book released by HarperCollins, includes more than 200 never-before published letters divided into three categories: vivid recollections of the day Kennedy was killed; letters that express views on society, politics and the presidency; and personal ...
Two men charged with Pittsfield man's death Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:56PMPITTSFIELD -- Two men have been arrested and a third is being sought by police in connection with the stabbing death of a Pittsfield man late Saturday night, according to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office.
Industry Wonders How 'Hurt Locker' Beat 'Avatar' Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:50PMFor Hollywood pundits, industry folk and Oscar fans still paying attention on Monday, a major question remained: How did David slay Goliath? For as much as "The Hurt Locker" was the critics' darling, it had three major strikes against it in its battle against the mighty James Cameron's "Avatar."
Industry Wonders How 'Hurt Locker' Beat 'Avatar' Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:49PMFor Hollywood pundits, industry folk and Oscar fans still paying attention on Monday, a major question remained: How did David slay Goliath? For as much as "The Hurt Locker" was the critics' darling, it had three major strikes against it in its battle against the mighty James Cameron's "Avatar." First, the box office was paltry — it's taken in just $14.7 million domestically, compared to an ...
Local Vocal Coach receives Internationally Recognized Certification Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:46PMJacqlyn Zito-Edwards of The Edwards Voice Studio and The Binghamton Conservatory recently completed Level I Somatic Voicework certification at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
York County tech school settles budget, teacher contract Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:46PMThe York County School of Technology recently got two financial matters wrapped up, including its budget and the teachers' contract.
‘On the Edge’ Banks Face Writedowns on FDIC Auctions (Update1) Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:46PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- A Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. plan to auction more than $1 billion in assets seized from failed banks next month, including a loan to build a W Hotel in Atlanta, may trigger writedowns that weaken lenders nationwide.
The Box Shows Robert Mallary's Work in Los Angeles for the Frst Time Since 1954 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:43PMLeft to right: "Incubus", 1959. Polyester resin mix with black enamel on plywood. 77 ½"tall x 57" wide Harpy, 1962. Polyester resin impregnated tuxedoes and steel. Photo: Fredrik Nilsen. Courtesy: The Box.
Roundup: Marshall blows lead, loses to UCF in C-USA womens tournament Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:39PMThe Marshall womens basketball team held a six-point lead with 2:43 remaining but went 0-for-5 from the free-throw line down the stretch as the Thundering Herd fell 59-57 to Central Florida in the first round of the Conference USA tournament in Tulsa, Okla...
Baseball's Bud Selig: Too soon to determine if HGH test valid Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:34PMBaseball commissioner Bud Selig says it's too soon to determine whether a blood test for human growth hormone can be used for minor leaguers.
Tibetans fear China's hand in Dalai Lama succession Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:15AMTONGREN (China), March 5 (Reuters) - For Tibetans living near the birthplace of the Dalai Lama, one question is very much on their minds these days -- who will succeed the ageing exiled spiritual leader once he dies?
Soap star Christian LeBlanc's art on display Saturday Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:14AMInterviewing soap star Christian LeBlanc is like riding a roller coaster
Baseball's Youth Wave Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:13AMSmaller-market teams are increasingly locking up young talent in longer deals. That's bad news for New York, Boston and L.A.
'Speed Mentoring' Unveiled At NYC College Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:09AMA new city program kicked off Thursday at Barnard College modeled after speed dating. But instead of dates, the goal is to help students find mentors and give them a leg up in the job hunt. Welcome to the launch of "Mentor it Forward." On one side of the table are students from 18 colleges throughout New York. On the other there are 50 mentors from every career you can imagine.
Oxford Conference for the Book pays tribute to Hannah Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:08AMOXFORD – It’s a pilgrimage of sorts: Every year writers, publishers, editors and readers make their way to the hometown of William Faulkner to talk about the book and its connotations.
Young scholar set to give a helping hand Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:07AMDiana Gonzalez using a bell to monitor a fetal heart rate in Ecuador. PHOTO COURTESY DIANA GONZALEZ The less money you have, the less well hospitals will treat you.
CAPITAL CULTURE: Even Barack Obama needs a BFF Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:06AMCHICAGO (AP) — Even a president needs to have a BFF or two. Meet Chicago businessman Marty Nesbitt and hospital executive Eric Whitaker . There's a good chance you may have seen them already.
Herald Scotland Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:06AMHe is the Coatbridge comic book writer who has taken Hollywood by storm and wants to direct his first film in Glasgow.
Dixon, Chaney shine in combine, look ahead to NFL Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:58AMTwo of Mississippi State University's past football stars had the chance to perform in the 2010 NFL combine over the weekend.
People with skin of color more prone to dermatologic problems than those with lighter skin tones Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:56AMAccording to projections from the United States Census Bureau, people with skin of color will comprise approximately half of the U.S. population by 2050. This group, which includes African-Americans, Asians, Latinos and other ethnicities, are more prone to certain dermatologic problems than those with lighter skin tones due to their genetic make-up and in some cases cultural practices.
Ford Plugs Into the Sunshine State With Progress Energy Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:42AMFord Motor Company is expanding the range of its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) research program as one of its regional utility partners, Progress Energy, expands its role by adding a Ford Escape PHEV to its Florida operations.
Ernst Beyeler, 1921-2010 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:41AMErnst Beyeler died peacefully at his home in Riehen, Switzerland, on 25 February at the age of 88. ...
BCC baseball cruises Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:39AMMELBOURNE — Karl Seiter was 3 for 4 with a home run and six RBI Tuesday as Brevard Community College pounded out 27 hits en route to a 22-1 win against the State University of New York-Canton.
ICU survivors face high risk of death in following years, says study Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:39AMAn analysis of Medicare data indicates that elderly patients who are hospitalized in an intensive care unit (ICU) and survive to be discharged from the hospital have a high rate of death in the following three years, and that, in particular, patients who receive mechanical ventilation have a substantially increased rate of death compared with both hospital and general population controls in the ...
Performing Arts executive director gets first day under her belt Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:35AMWagner Noel Performing Arts Center's new executive director Carol Roberts-Spence spent her first day on the job Monday meeting people, doing paperwork and getting adjusted to new surroundings.
EAST WINDSOR: Lifelong love of science pays off Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:35AMEAST WINDSOR Ever since he was a young boy, Simon Gordonov wanted to make an impact in the sciences.
Indicted Blagojevich Lectures on Ethics, ‘Testicular Virility’ Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:35AMMarch 3 (Bloomberg) -- Rod Blagojevich , the former Illinois governor who faces a June trial on federal corruption charges, noted the oddity of being chosen to deliver a lecture on government ethics at a college campus last night.
EAST WINDSOR: Big loss for family, friends of Eddie Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:34AMEAST WINDSOR — They look forward to it every Wednesday, but when the winter bowling league at Brunswick East Windsor Lanes on Route 130 gathered for its game night this week, there was little reason to celebrate.
Third & Short Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:31AMNHLPenguins 3, Sabres 2: PITTSBURGH -- Ruslan Fedotenko had a goal and an assist and Sidney Crosby -- in his first game since winning the Olympics for Canada -- set up Sergei Gonchar's 200th career goal to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins past the Buffal ...
Cornerbacks a hot commodity in pass-happy NFL Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:19PMINDIANAPOLIS — The trend in the NFL toward prolific passing games is triggering a reaction around the league and a demand from incoming draft prospects.
Bormann embraces unique family Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:12PMKaitlynn Bormann, who was adopted from South Korea in her infancy, is thriving on the ASU Women's gymnastics team.
Marketing specialist faces big challenge at symphony Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:10PMThis could be Joanne Kovich's toughest job yet. Attendance at Sault Symphony Orchestra concerts is waning. Audience members under age 30 are rare. Subscriptions have slumped more than 50 per cent in the past decade.[...]
1 in 4 Parents Buys Unproven Vaccine-autism Link Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:05PMOne in four U.S. parents believes some vaccines cause autism in healthy children, but even many of those worried about vaccine risks think their children should be vaccinated.
Worth the gamble Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:01PMNevada offers investors a dicey backdrop for stock investments. Unemployment ran 13 percent in December in the Silver State, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Only Michigan's jobless rate is higher at 14.6 percent.
JFK Runway Closing Has Effects Beyond N.Y. Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:00PMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. At 14,572 feet long by 150 feet wide, Runway 13R-31L (running parallel to the bay at bottom) is one of the longest commercial runways in North A...
Packaged Foods May Need Salt Limits, CDC Chief Says (Update1) Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:56PMMarch 1 (Bloomberg) -- The food industry may face sodium restrictions from the U.S. government if it doesn’t move to make packaged meals less salty, said Thomas Frieden , director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Watching Special Videos May Not Make Kids Brainier Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:53PMReal-life interaction is more apt to enhance verbal skills, experts say.
Scans Might Monitor Success of Alzheimer's Drugs Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:52PMImaging technology offers new hope for treating neurodegenerative disease, expert says.
GPKISM and Seileen play Philadelphia Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:50PMJapanese bands GPKISM and Seileen debuted in Philadelphia at the Polaris Nightclub Friday night. Before the doors opened, the snow began to pile up on the ground and on the heads of the colorfully costumed concert-goers lined up outside the Ninth Street club. DJ Mighty Mike Saga, an American, opened the Japanese-themed event with his selection of [...]
Chile Quake Was 5th Strongest Since 1900 Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:11AMThe 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Chile Saturday was the fifth-strongest in the world since 1900, geologists said.
Reliving the moment Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:05AMTAMPA, Fla. – While channel surfing about a month ago, David Robertson happened upon Game 2 of the Yankees’ AL Division Series. This, he had to see.
Thousands remain in dark after storm Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:05AMThe effects of a torrential wind storm that left more than 400,000 New Hampshire and Maine residents without power last Friday, lingered in the region Sunday night as tens of thousands remained in the dark.
Harvard Alumni Join National Fiscal Committee Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:03AMPresident Barack Obama has appointed two Harvard alumni as members of the bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform to devise ways to balance the federal budget.
'Sit Sandy' Hamden's Bill Berloni brings the "arf" to 'Annie' (video) Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:02AMNEW HAVEN — Yes, the “Annie” orphans are adorable, the stick-in-your-head songs are either iconic or annoying, depending on your sensibilities, but the one character that always gets a reaction is the scraggly mutt, Sandy.
ONE concert features flute, both classical and klezmer Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:02AMNEW HAVEN — The flute takes center stage for both classical and klezmer music and a world premiere work when Orchestra New England performs Magical Flute, Saturday at 8 p.m. at United Church on the Green, corner of Elm and Temple streets.
Plano West grad makes mark on reality TV Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:59AMFormer Plano resident Hannah Flora will be featured in an episode of HGTV's “First Time Design” at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Hannah Flora)
Autism and shots linked, 25% of U.S. parents say Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:58AMCHICAGO — One in four U.S. parents believes some vaccines cause autism in healthy children, but even many of those worried about vaccine risks think their children should be vaccinated.
Buffett Ends Credit-Card ‘Fiasco,’ Sells Receivables (Update1) Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:57AMBillionaire Warren Buffett shut a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. credit-card business and sold bad loans at 55 cents on the dollar in what he called a “very expensive business fiasco.”
Sales of Previously Owned Homes Fell 7.2% in January (Update1) Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:44AMFeb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Sales of previously owned U.S. homes unexpectedly declined in January for a second month, signaling the government’s extension of a tax credit is being limited by a lack of job growth.
The Fed: Financial conditions may be recovery drag: study Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:40AMConditions in financial markets may be weaker than generally believed, according to a new measure developed by a group of prominent economists that they have unveiled at a New York conference on monetary policy. The problem, as they economists see it: Difficulties in the so-called "shadow banking system" aren't getting factored into the equation.