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More than 2,300 cast early ballots Satuday in DC Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:37PMWASHINGTON — Elections officials say more than 2,300 have already taken advantage of Labor Day weekend early voting in Washington. City officials opened up four new early voting locations Saturday in the District.
Smart helps DepEd slash dropout rate Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:20PMAn education program that aims to improve learning among poor performing schoolchildren is the means with which Smart Communications Inc. is supporting the Department of Education’s (DepEd’s) efforts to cut the dropout rate in elementary levels nationwide.
DA wants execs back under DA Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:20PMAgriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala wants to take back supervision over agricultural officers, which has been devolved to the local government units.
It’s priests vs pros in charity basketball Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:20PMIt’s a slam-dunk idea for God. Catholic priests, playing in a team called “Padres,” will square off with pro cagers in a charity game to raise funds for the printing and distribution of some 100,000 Bibles to indigent parishioners of a church in Pasay City.
Why is Robredo doing the probing? Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:20PMQuestions are being raised over Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo’s membership in the committee investigating the Aug. 23 hostage crisis in view of his own role in the bungled rescue operation.
Palace: Aquino won’t quit Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:19PMPresident Benigno Aquino may have claimed responsibility for the bungled rescue of eight Hong Kong tourists on Aug. 23 but he will not resign, Presidential Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma said Friday.
GOP senator's overseas trips scrutinized Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:00PMThe congressional ethics investigation of Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., is broader than previously disclosed and goes well beyond his ...
We need stricter laws, stricter implementation Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:31PMAnother drunk driver has claimed a life, this time on Marine Drive. What should the police and state government do to crack down further?
SILF honours law teachers Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:32PMNew Delhi: Professor Mizanur Rahman, Faculty of Law, Dhaka University and Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Bangladesh, was conferred the “Professor N.R. Madhava Menon Best Law Teacher Award-2010” award by Supreme Court judge R.V. Raveendran here on Saturday.
NY Times Poll: Time To Leave Office, Rangel Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:26PMRangel at a campaign event last month (Bebeto Matthews/AP) Hey, it's time for another NY Times poll. This one asked registered voters in Manhattan about Rep. Charles Rangel: "70 percent of Manhattan voters want him to end his Congressional career: 46 percent said he should give up his campaign and step down at the end of his term, and 24 percent said he should resign now. Twenty-three percent ...
PSA training features fire, sheriff’s displays Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:07AMTwo sheriff’s helicopters and two fire trucks were part of the displays Friday as the Public Safety Academy conducted training exercises demonstrating the physical and mental demands on police and firefighters.
Air paramedic launches firm to fix shortcomings Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:02AMParamedic Jeremy Freer wasn't impressed when he worked for a couple of air-ambulance companies helping transport ill patients around the world.
Hotels full as crowd seen to reach 3M at Peñafrancia Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:36AMHotels in this city are now fully booked as millions of devotees from all over the world are expected to join in the 300th celebration of the devotion to the Our Lady of Peñafrancia, a local tourism officer said Saturday.
Cebu works double time in bid to stop dengue spread Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:36AMThe province of Cebu continues to grapple with an influx of dengue fever patients to its hospitals, prompting authorities to work double time to stop the spread of the mosquito-borne disease.
Jeremiah Masoli To Play at Ole Miss: Did the NCAA Make the Right Call? Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:32AMThe NCAA ruling declaring former Oregon Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli ineligible for this season was widely applauded as the right decision. Masoli was the most recent infamous poster child of college football run amok and athletes thinking that they were above the law. Masoli’s head clearly had gotten too big for him. How else do you explain Masoli going from the cover of Sports Illustrated ...
Hau turns flower price case to judiciary Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:27AMTaipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin yesterday asked the Taipei Prosecutors office to look into claims that officials played inflated prices for flowers to decorate Taipei City's Xinsheng (New Life) elevated expressway, in a bid to dispel public doubts over the controversy.
ICAZ winter school starts Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:24AMTHE Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe winter school starts in Victoria Falls today to deliberate on how to contribute towards the revitalisation of the country’s economic growth and social stability.
Rangel spends $111,000 on legal fees in 2 months Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:24AMNEW YORK (AP) - A federal campaign finance report shows embattled New York Rep. Charles Rangel has spent more than $111,000 on legal bills since July.
Canadian football player tests positive for HGH Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:20AMWATERLOO, Ontario (AP) — The first athlete to positive test for human growth hormone in North America is a Canadian college football player whose team was suspended for the 2010 season because of a steroid scandal.
UTSA getting new public policy degree Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:39PMThe Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has approved a new bachelor of public administration degree for the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Dust Devil youth football 'off and running' Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:38PMThe Pinal County Youth Football Federation kicked off its season with three teams from Eloy representing the town that include the Pee Wee, Junior Pee Wee and Mighty Mites.
Business briefs, 9/3/10 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:31PMMaricopa Chamber of Commerce announces new executive assistant
Debate set for District 26 race Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:30PMAccusations were flying this week as the race for House of Representatives District 26 heats up.
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Conservative Leaders Mobilizing Christians to 'Pray & Act' Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:24PMChristians across America are being called on to unite in prayer and fasting for the nation from Sept. 30 to Oct. 30 as America faces “unprecedented challenges.”
Haddon Heights mayor touts political experience on business' website Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:19PMWhen Haddon Heights Mayor Scott Alexander launched a website for his consulting business last month, he targeted municipal and school officials looking to develop a presence on Twitter or set up a system to pay parking tickets online.
CHELSEA: City Council scales down police station project Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:18PMCity officials are scaling back the proposed new police station project in Chelsea after a 5-2 vote last week.
The people deserve better leaders and role models Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:19PMFrom HALIMAH MOHD SAID, Kuala Lumpur.
Gay City News' Choices in the September 14 Primary Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:14PMIt is a testament to the emerging consensus in New York State in favor of marriage equality that Democrats will choose among five contenders, each of whom unambiguously supports our right to marry, for attorney general on September 14.
Whistleblower claims victory Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:12PMUNITED NATIONS - A UN tribunal ordered the organisation's anti-poverty agency to compensate a former staffer who claimed his contract was not renewed after he made serious allegations regarding financial transactions in North Korea. In its decision obtained on Wednesday by The Associated Press, the Dispute Tribunal ruled that Artjon Shkurtaj's 'due process rights' were violated by a UN ...
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo visits state fair one day after launching probe of corruption at fair Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:10PMSyracuse, NY - A day after launching an investigation into corruption at the New York State Fair, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo stopped by the fair today for fun. Cuomo paid for his own ticket. His office is investigating allegations that...
Congressmen under fire over possible misuse of travel funds Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:59PMHUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) - U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt and a dozen other congressmen are under fire over possible misuse of travel stipends.
Reward In Question For Ranger In Escapees' Capture Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:43PMThe U.S. Forest Service is reviewing whether an eastern Arizona ranger whose tip led to the capture of two of the most wanted fugitives in America can receive reward money under ethics guidelines.
Xavier Leadership Center offers new Business Management Certificate Program Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:40PMFor today’s highly-focused professional, taking the time to truly understand the full range of business areas in a fast-paced organization can be difficult—if not impossible.
Manitoba judge in nude photos steps down from bench Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:35PMManitoba Judge Lori Douglas opted Wednesday to be removed from the bench while the Canadian Judicial Council reviews a complaint against Douglas, though she will remain in her position in an administrative capacity.
Arab world needs education in new media Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:09AMGreater adoption of information technologies, innovation in digital space are dependent on existence of free, unfettered cyberspace for internet users in region.
She rebuts accusations that she used influence to aid a bank in which her husband had a financial interest. Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:09AMIn her most spirited defense against ethics charges, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Los Angeles) denied Friday that she had used her influence to aid a bank in which her husband has a financial interest, and attacked ethics investigators for drawing the wrong conclusion from her lifetime of work to aid minority-owned businesses.
On Valley campaign trail of political peace Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:09AMOn Aug. 25, The Lighthouse Project hosted a workshop for Big Bear candidates to discuss its Positive Campaign Ethics initiative. The goal is to enlist the local candidates in creating a positive and respectful campaign.
Voting Card Error Affects 7,500 Voters Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:09AMA voter card printing error may impede easy voting for 7,500 D.C. voters. United States - Politics - League of Women Voters - Government - Voting
The House Ethics Committee will investigate campaign fundraising appeals to Wall Street firms ahead of a vote on ... Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:09AMRep. John Campbell (R-Irvine) is one of three lawmakers whose actions are being reviewed by the ethics panel. ( Mark Boster, Los Angeles Times / September 1 , 2010 )
Islamic Center leader is pleased to be in Fontana Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:00AMMohammed Qadeer, a student at Cal Poly Pomona, teaches a boy about Islam in the prayer room of the Ar-Rahman Islamic Center on Sierra Avenue in Fontana.
Are Judges Using Social Media? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:52AMOn their own time, state judges are experimenting with social media such as Facebook, according to a new survey. But judges doubt that that they could use the new media tools in their professional lives without violating judicial ethics codes.
Crown corp board clears itself over Tory fundraiser Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:50AMThe board of a federal Crown corporation studied the conduct of its own directors after they attended a Conservative fundraiser and then quietly decided this summer they had not breached internal rules that specifically prohibit political participation.
Pomeroy dropped from fund-raising probe Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:49AMIssue was whether donations influenced vote on finance reform bill.
Crown corporation board clears itself over participation in Tory fundraiser Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:48AMBut bridge agency’s code of conduct says directors ‘must not participate in political meetings of any kind whatsoever’
Prince George's senator reports $188K in campaign money is missing Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:04PMState Sen. Ulysses Currie (D-Dist. 25) of District Heights is currently missing $188,500 from his campaign account, the incumbent told state election officials.
Return to Campus Means Gear-Up for 46th Nobel Conference at Gustavus Adolphus College - 'Making Food Good' Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:55AMST. PETER, Minn., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As most colleges are preparing for the influx of students, the idyllic campus of Gustavus Adolphus College, sitting above tiny St. Peter, Minn. is also transforming itself into the very nerve center of science and research for the 46th Nobel Conference scheduled for Oct. 5-6.
Fight Back NY Opens Diaz Sr.'s Closet Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:51AMFight Back New York has released the results of an opposition research campaign against antigay state Sen. Ruben Diaz, Sr.
2010 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:50AMRelationship between law and religion in both the Western and Middle Eastern context; Middle East politics; North Africa; Islamic constitutional thought.
District students issued ‘Rachel’s Challenge’ Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:48AMEvery student in area middle and high schools will kick off the new school year with a special challenge: To start a chain reaction of kindness and compassion within their schools.