Nanooks swimmers take quality over quantity to DII swimming championshipsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:07AMAlaska Nanooks are making up in quality what they’re lacking in quantity at the NCAA Division II Swimming Championships. The Nanooks qualified a program-best six swimmers for nationals a year ago ...
Quebec criticized for hospital waitsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:05PMConcerns over delayed surgeries and overcrowded emergency rooms dominated question period at Quebec's national assembly Tuesday, following the recent deaths of two patients - one waiting for heart surgery and the other, who had spent four days waiting on a stretcher in the ER.
All three Meriden party chairs seeking re-electionTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:10PMPosted: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:54 pm | Updated: . MERIDEN - The chairs of all three of the city's political parties are seeking re-election by their respective town committees this month.
Rockin' with the wizardTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:51PMThey've read every Harry Potter book. Multiple times. When 18-year-old Heather Carlson was in elementary school, she pretty much lived and breathed Potter. She memorized Snape's potion speech.[...]
The silence of the Degas scholarsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:50AMA secret battle is being waged over a previously unknown group of plasters of all Degas known ...
Business briefs: Foreign growth helps McDonald'sTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:15AMStrong overseas growth for McDonald's Corp. in February outweighed U.S. sales that barely nudged upward as the world's largest fast-food chain posted a 4.8percent increase in sales at restaurants open at least a year.
Results from the Catholic RelaysMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:09PMPublished: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 2:28 p.m. THIBODAUX – Saturday’s results from the Catholic Relays held at E.D. White Catholic High School.
Patriotes claim NDA championship at home — PHOTO GALLERYMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:17AMSTURGEON FALLS — Franco-Cite Patriotes captain Pascal Seguin said Sunday's victory is something he and his teammates will always remember.[...]
A Big Night Sunday at the Prytania Theater UptownSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:00PMThey rolled out the red carpet at the Prytania for an Academy Awards party. It will be an even bigger night Monday tonight an another red carpet af Prytania will host the world premiere Saints DVD winning march to the Super Bowl. The DVD is produced by Warner Brothers. The premiere starts at 7 tonight. Most of the Saints are expected to attend. Rene Brunet says it will be a full house.
Vegas' forgotten children get headstonesSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:03PMCounty graves, nameless for years, are marked thanks to a nonprofit's fundraising efforts. 'A stone is a symbol of dignity,' an activist says. On a tumbledown stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard, next to a dairy belching stench, the mourners made their way through yellowed grass, leafless trees and rows of modest headstones.
Bathurst pensioner shocked by increase in levySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:16AMDon Goodspeed wasn't altogether surprised when he opened his property tax bill earlier this week and learned he would have to pay more again this year.
Bathurst pensioner shocked by increase in levySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:16AMDon Goodspeed wasn't altogether surprised when he opened his property tax bill earlier this week and learned he would have to pay more again this year.
World Cup Hockey: Images (Day Six)Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:29AMImages from the sixth day's play at the 12th men's hockey world cup in New Delhi on Friday.
Ellison wins first two in Smithson ValleyFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:18AMCal Somerville was at it again Thursday. One week after pitching a five inning no-hitter, Somerville held Burbank to only two hits and struck out six in five innings of work and helped lead the Ellison Eagles to a 2-0 win in the Smithson Valley Tournament.
Winneconne edges North Fond du LacWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:23AMWinneconne 59, North Fond du Lac 58: Jordan Hecker made the second of two free throws with nine seconds left lifting the Wolves to the win in their regional opener.
Walt Steinsiek: Stelly rolls record 864 at Saint Lucie LanesTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:28PMJoe Stelly rolled games of 289, 297 and 278 for a United States Bowling Congress Honor 864 series and the Saint Lucie Lanes center’s record in the Tuesday Duos league.Stelly, who just started bowling this year after a long hiatus, is currently carrying a 233 average. Years ago, he shot more than a dozen perfect 300 games, incuding an previous high 853 series back in New Jersey.The Florida State ...
The thrill lives onTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:44PMTwo weeks after performing before the world in the opening ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympics, April Verch and Erinn Baptiste are still beaming from ear to ear. Ms. Verch, the Rankin fiddler, performed in the Rhythms of Fall segment, the biggest in terms of cast members and Ms.[...]
Adrienne Langlois '10: Life after BrownMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:51PMBy: Adrienne Langlois It’s about that time of year again. As the days until June fly off the calendar, students are rushing to find summer internships and post-graduation jobs in a still relatively weak economy. With so many possibilities and so little time, findin...
Knowles, Munson bowl 300 gamesSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:12AMDID YOU KNOW? You can look back over the last 70 years at some of the area athletes and personalities who made headlines in area sports. Flashback will revive memories of great local athletes and outstanding team successes.
Houghton’s Sproule is league MVPSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:34AMHOUGHTON -Houghton forward Davy Sproule was named the most valuable player of the Lake Superior Conference for 2009-10 in balloting released Friday. The third-year player had 15 goals and 17 assists during his senior season as the Gremlins swept their 10 conference games for the league title.
Terrier playoffs start tonight!Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:04PMThe Portage Terriers' quest for a third-straight MJHL championship begins Friday at Centennial Arena, though it's a much different-looking Terrier team than the past two Turnbull Trophy-winning squads.[...]
CHANEL TREASURES HIT PARIS AUCTION BLOCKSFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:06AMPARIS (AP) — Hundreds of fashionistas, collectors and would-be consumers with a dream jostled for a closer look at some of the more than 800 garments, accessories and shoes by the storied luxury giant Chanel that hit the auction blocks Thursday.
Chanel Treasures on Sale at Paris' Drouot Richelieu Auction HouseThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:17PMVisitors watch Chanel dresses exhibited at a Paris auction house, Thursday Feb. 25, 2010. Some 600 garments, accessories and shoes by the storied luxury giant Chanel hit Paris' auction blocks, with lots at the two-day-long sale including haute couture dresses designed by Mademoiselle Chanel herself.
Demand grows for Chanel treasuresThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:16PMHundreds of fashionistas, collectors and would-be consumers with a dream jostled for a closer look at more than 800 garments, accessories and shoes by luxury giant Chanel that have hit the auction blocks.
Chanel Treasures Hit Paris' Auction BlocksThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:30PMBidders Across Europe Scoped Out More Than 800 Garments, Accessories and Shoes by the Storied Luxury Giant
Chanel treasures hit Paris' auction blocksThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:53PMHundreds of fashionistas, collectors and would-be consumers with a dream jostled for a closer look at some of the more than 800 garments, accessories and shoes by the storied luxury giant Chanel that hit the auction blocks Thursday.
In other Terrebonne Parish Council actionThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:07PMThe following is a rundown of action taken by the Terrebonne Parish Council at its regular meeting Wednesday. All council members attended, except Pete Lambert, who is sick. All decisions were unanimous unless otherwise noted. Action: Proclaimed March 1-7 as “National Problem Gambling Awareness Week” in the parish.
Chanel treasures hit Paris' auction blocksThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:45AMHundreds of fashionistas, collectors and would-be consumers with a dream jostled for a closer look at some of the more than 800 garments, accessories and shoes by the storied luxury giant Chanel that hit the auction blocks...
Police lay drug charges in RenfrewThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:30AM-The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to 167 calls for service during the second week of February.[...]
2010 Winter Olympic Multi-MedalistsWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 9:02PMMEN Three Aksel Lund Svindal , Norway , alpine skiing, 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze. Bode Miller , Franconia, N.H., alpine skiing, 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze. Petter Northug , Norway, cross country skiing, 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze. Gregor Schlierenzauer , Austria , ski jumping, 1 gold, 2 bronze. Two Marcus Hellner , Sweden , cross country skiing, 2 gold. Simon Ammann , Switzerland , ski jumping ...
Biathletes missing the militaryWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:41PMWhen it comes to Canada’s biathlon battle, some wonder whether it’s time to call in the army.
Russia wins women's Olympic biathlon relayWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:29AMWHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) — Russia won the women's biathlon relay at the Vancouver Olympics on Tuesday after Olga Zaitseva easily protected her team's massive lead on the final leg to secure the gold medal.
Lee gets the gold after Kramer's errorWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:24AMThe biggest blunder of speedskater Sven Kramer's career hands South Korea's Lee Seung-hoon the most unexpected gold medal of the Vancouver Games.
Russia wins women’s biathlon relayWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 2:36AMWHISTLER, B.C. — Olga Zaitseva kept looking around for a Russian flag to wave as she entered the biathlon stadium, ready to start her celebration early.
Olympics UpdateWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:10AMOlympics Update
Favorite’s error helps South Korean wins 10,000 speedskating goldTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 11:13PMLee Seung-hoon of South Korea won a stunning gold medal in men’s 10,000-meter speedskating yesterday when overwhelming favorite Sven Kramer made an amateurish mistake, failing to switch lanes just past the midway point of the race, and was disqualified. Kramer finished about four seconds ahead of Lee, but it didn’t matter. The South Korean already was celebrating on the infield while the Dutch ...
Russian biathletes proud and exhausted after Olympic victoryTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:01PMMembers of the Russian women's biathlon team, who took gold in biathlon relay on Tuesday, said they felt "proud" and "exhausted" after the event.
Cell Phone Tracker Leads Cops To Alleged ThievesTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 9:52PMEveryone knows a cell phone can help you if you're a crime victim. You can call for help if you're robbed, or call for transportation if your car is stolen. But what about finding the crooks responsible? As one Ft. Lauderdale couple found out, it can do that too, so long as you have the right phone.
Neuner Comes Back for Second Gold, Third Medal of GamesMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:02AMWhistler, British Columbia – Magdalena Neuner (GER) claimed her second gold of the Olympics, overcoming two penalties to stage a come-from-behind win over Olga Zaitseva (RUS) and teammate Simone Hauswald. Neuner, with a miss on each the first prone stage and the first standing stage, cleaned during the last shooting round, shooting quickly, and left the [...]
A Prom Night to Remember at Walter ReedMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 3:46AMAlexandria, Va. teen takes a night off from battling Leukemia to enjoy a rite of teenage passage.