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School Board finalizes cuts, retains some elementary Spanish Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:47AMElmhurst Community Unit School District 205 will construct its 2010-11 budget with a smaller staff, larger class sizes, and $2.28 million in spending cuts, but will keep some elementary Spanish instruction, officials said at the board meeting Tuesday, March 9, night.
Learn how to spot a census scam Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:22AMMICHIGAN CITY — The U.S. Census is a tradition Americans have come to expect, but along with it come census scams attempting to steal money and identities, The Michigan City Police Department points out.
Killer gets life without parole Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:37AMWORCESTER - Luis Gonzalez begged Jennifer Morales' family for forgiveness in Worcester Superior Court yesterday.
Chamber honors teachers, students Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:12AMMT. VERNON — Three local students and a dozen teachers were honored Wednesday morning with scholarships, tuition waivers and grants by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce.
State A Girls' Basketball Tournament Notebook: They've been together quite a while Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:04AMA quartet of Aberdeen Central girls' basketball players have been teammates for close to 10 years....
Long, painful ride offers important lesson Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:31AMIt's been a decade since I had to ride the burro, but I haven't forgotten the lesson I learned. At 5 o'clock on a March morning 10 years ago, Phil Buck picked me up at my house in Northampton. By midnight we would be standing on the rain-slick cobblestones of a village high in the Mexican sierra.
Easing fears is the aim Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:29AMLong-term efforts to bolster relations between Latinos and the Tulsa Police Department continued Thursday as officers went door-to-door with posters designed to dispel unease and myths about law enfor ...
Firefighters plan to build fire station in Haiti Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:23AM"This assignment could have broken my heart, if I hadn't seen all the good things God is doing in this tiny nation," said John White, president of Firefighters for Christ, about the 10-day work trip he spearheaded in the disaster torn Port-au-Prince,...
Police seeking more bilingual officers Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:50PMNYPD police officer Michael Belogorodsky, left, speaks with a man in Russian in New York, Sunday, March 7, 2010. Police departments across the country are stepping up efforts to recruit officers who can speak more than one language, in some cases offering raises or even sending cops abroad as part of immersion programs.
CHALK TALK Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:49PMSierra Vista School District Buena Today is an early release day for Buena students and is the end of the third quarter. Classes will end at 11:30 a.m. No lunch will be served. Next week all schools will be observing Spring Break. Classes will resume on March 22. read more
Mother Fights Off Would-Be Kidnapper On Charlotte Sidewalk Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:43PMA mother said a man grabbed her from behind while she was walking to her son's school in an east Charlotte neighborhood.
Educator named foreign language teacher of the year Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:42PMSUWANEE — A Gwinnett County Public Schools teacher will be honored this weekend as the Foreign Language Association of Georgia’s K-12 Foreign Language Teacher of the Year.
Town Clerk's Office to lose a bilingual clerk Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:04PMSTAMFORD -- As part of the mayor's budget cuts, the number of Spanish-speaking employees in the Town Clerk's Office is set to be reduced by half, from two employees to one, according to city officials.
Buy a book, and give the gift of reading Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:03PMA group of Vision Literacy students work to improve their English writing skills. "To the shock of my humble self I thank you for the opportunity of reading some of my work to so many. To see so many people giving me, a farm worker by trade, a standing ovation by so many beautiful people has really put me in a state of shock. I thank you for opening the door of knowledge to me and to my ...
Teach for the World Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:39PMJudging by the number of applicants for the 2010 Win-a-Trip contest (we have a winner!), perhaps we need an international version of Teach for America.
Silver with syle and function Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:31PMWhen the light catches a prized bit made by Todd Hansen, its silverwork flashes a bold salute to bling.
Classes 03.12.10 Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:33PMGLASS BEAD JEWELRY CLASS, 9 a.m. Fridays, Kiwanis Senior Citizens Center, 119 Spaulding Blvd. Instructor is Terri Hutson. Sign up for each week by Wednesday. Earring kits are $2.50 each and bracelet kits are $5 each.
2010-11 Student Association Candidates Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:22PMInterviews complied by Kevin Muller Photos by Ben Jay President Raymond Lord III Class of 2011 Major: Business Administration and Spanish Hometown: Binghamton, N.Y. Current Positions: Middle States Commission Why are you running for president? It started with the election debacle of last year when I was the chair of the Undergraduate Student Association Elections Committee.
Lance Armstrong discusses Contador rivalry after Murcia disappointment Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:58AMFollowing his first European race at the Vuelta a Murcia, seven-time Tour de France winner has been ...
Influential Fabregas out of Arsenal side Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:41AMArsenal's influential captain Cesc Fabregas will miss the Champions League last 16 second leg clash against Porto at The Emirates on Tuesday.
Security and Privacy? Forget About It Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:40AMAs the Obama administration grapples with the thorny issue of beefing up the United States' cybersecurity infrastructure, and as security experts warn of impending cyberwarfare, a debate is raging over how much surveillance is enough. One of the biggest problems about implementing cybersecurity is that it involves a measure of surveillance, and the line between surveillance and snooping is razor ...
The Spanish invasion Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:37AMNeighborhood tapas restaurants didn't fare well in 2009. Yet, tapas have seen a recent resurgence in tourist hotspots, such as Firefly's new location at The Plaza and Julian Serrano at Aria. The folks behind Caña Latin Kitchen and Bar are apparently hoping Town Square's busy foot traffic will also support the concept. Like most of Town Square's successful restaurants, it offers something a ...
Turning iPhones into Babel fish Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:33AMGoogle plans to develop true speech-to-speech translation apps by 2012.
Community calendar Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:09AMPublished: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 7:00 a.m.
Chelsea Comment: In Defense Of Henrique Hilario Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:03AMPortuguese goalkeeper attracts criticism for little more than an unfortunate name.
FAMC offers CPR training Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:48AMMost heart attacks happen in places where medical attention isnt immediately available. For that reason, Fremont Area ...
Readying students for a global society Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:09AMPublished: Friday, March 5, 2010 at 3:00 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 10:35 a.m. (Editor's note: This is the third in an occasional series of stories spotlighting different schools in the Petaluma area.)
Community: "Physical Education" Review Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:09AMCommunity (TV) Greendale College gets an eye-full of Jeff Winger.
Event spotlights youngsters’ education Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:54AMJONESBORO — Children singing, dancing and speaking a new language demonstrated what they’ve learned at Jonesboro’s Pre-K center Thursday. The performances were done with an audience of family at an event showcasing ways to learn and develop.
Santa Barbara Youth Mariachi Headed to Lincoln Center Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:09AMThree-year-old music and culture club will play for prestigious performing arts center’s 50th anniversary.
Brazilian-Japanese model Fabio Ide: "Nobody can ever buy me, I am not for sale." Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:43AMFabio is staying in the Philippines for good.
Community Events Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:20AMKindergarten orientation for parents will be held Thursday, March 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the St. Helena Primary School cafeteria, 1701 Grayson Ave. Parents will learn about the multiple class options and enrichment programs offered at the school. Call 967-2772.
Local coffee company a pick-me-up for literacy Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:43AMSUMMERDALE, Ala. — This community is no stranger to crops but coffee beans are something else. Yet, there are tons of Indonesian coffee beans right here just waiting to be roasted and turned into one of the four types of coffee that Tändük Coffee Co. makes available. (It’s pronounced Taan Dook.)
HRT F1 unveils their 2010 contender in Spain Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:09AMWithin just a few days, the Formula One grid for 2010 went from 13 to 12 teams due to the pull out of the US F1 Team and the denial by the FIA to allow the Stefan GP to take the 13th slot, bringing a total of 26 cars and not 24. On March 4th, the final two cars were launched by the newly named HRT F1 Team -- a shorten version from Hispania Racing F1 Team -- and adding to any confusion, the ...
Deer Lake woman safe in Chile Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:53PMWhen Danielle Burridge traveled to Chile two weeks ago with a friend, she was hoping to learn some Spanish and immerse herself in a new culture.
Commissioner Don Garber Hopes International Owners Will Buy MLS Teams Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:09PMMANCHESTER, England -- Having failed to convince Barcelona and Real Madrid to invest in Major League Soccer teams or start new franchises, MLS commissioner Don Garber is turning his focus to English Premier League clubs. Barcelona had been looking to buy partial ownership of a MLS expansion team but negotiations collapsed. However, Garber hasn't given up on forging partnerships that could not ...
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Farmworker slavery exhibit shocks many during stops in Naples Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:41PMNAPLES —The thought of slavery in the fields of Immokalee shocked many of the visitors to a traveling museum documenting the injustices.“I cannot believe it,” Barbara LaCourse said, gasping while scanning pictures of farmworkers. “My gosh.”LaCourse, 62, who is visiting Naples from Minnesota, joined about 100 people who went Wednesday to see the Coalition of Immokalee Workers’ Florida Modern-Day ...
Racing Santander Midfielder Sergio Canales Apologises For Posing In Real Madrid Shirt Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:22PMTo the consternation of Racinguistas, Canales was pictured in the famous white shirt last week during an interview with Marca having completed a six-year deal with los Merengues last month.
Rookie Continues Strong Showing By U.S. Riders In Preseason Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:14PMINDIANAPOLIS, March 3, 2010: American rookie Kenny Noyes was second fastest overall in a test March 1-3 for the new Moto2 class at Valencia, Spain, just a week after Americans Nicky Hayden, Colin Edwards and Ben Spies each were in the top five in a test in the premier MotoGP class of Grand Prix motorcycle racing.
Safe in Santiago: Student plans to complete program in Chile Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:09PMMarblehead High School Class of 2007 graduate Julie Helmes and six fellow students were unharmed in the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Chile Saturday, Feb. 27, Julie's mother Kathy happily reported this week.
Ramirez asked to lead White Sox infield Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:01PMRamirez asked to lead White Sox infield
Parents give thumbs up to Kickalob academy Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:54PMKUCHING: Parents of children at Kickalob Sports Academy are happy with its training programme, saying it has proven “very good and effective” in teaching the young to play football.
Thielke makes successful return from hip surgery Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:49PMBy Jeremy Trantham Times-News Staff Writer The story, like most good ones, begins with love. West Henderson senior Matt Thielke loves to run.
Fullerton author focuses on PolioPlus project Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:16PMFULLERTON – Author/journalist Diane Reed, whose family has lived in Fullerton for more than 50 years, has completed her 14th book, "Two Little Drops," which is her gift to the children of the world.Reed, who wrote and illustrated the softbound...
Knox College senior talks about love for Galesburg Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:04PMRegister-Mail columnist Tom Loewy talks with Knox College student Maurice McDavid about why he came to Knox, why he loves Galesburg, and his vision for the community.
Students Speak to Family in Chile Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:18PMA metro Detroit man is getting his first look at what's left of his home town in Chile. Friends and family there are living through the aftermath of one of the world's largest earthquakes. He's been reaching out, trying to learn as much as possible about his friends and relatives in the battered country.
FMI Unveils Details of 2010 Show Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:10PMWith thousands of retailers, wholesalers and suppliers set to attend FMI 2010 in Las Vegas this May, the Food Marketing Institute has revealed sessions and exhibits that will take place at the annual event, long considered the signature education and exhibit event for the food industry.
Flexibility could help Alonso Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:53PMFlexibility could help Alonso
Article: iPhone Gems: Colorbind, Color Storm!, Dora Saves the Crystal Kindom + Go, Diego, Go! Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:41AMWelcome to this week’s gaming edition of iPhone Gems. The loose theme of these Gems is color—colorful puzzles in Colorbind and Colorbind Lite, irradiated raindrops in the tap-to-pop title Color Storm, and colorful flute playing and crystal gathering in two Nickelodeon kids’ games based on Dora the Explorer and Diego the Animal Rescuer. Our top pick of the week is Colorbind. Read on for all the ...
Two Upstate Educators Among S.C. Teacher of the Year Finalists Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:10AMTwo educators from the Upstate are among the finalists for South Carolina Teacher of the Year.