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- Lean times force many Bay Area 'boomerang kids' to return home as adults Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:34AMA word to Bay Area parents: You may want to hold off on converting those empty bedrooms into offices and exercise spaces. High unemployment and changing social norms are guiding young -- and not-so-young -- adults to move back home, new census data shows.
- Patrons lament Borders' closure Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:33AMThe franchise on Apalachee Parkway will join the 400 other remaining Borders bookstores that are closing, it was announced Monday evening.
- NCAA Looking Into Salinas' Connections Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:34PMThe NCAA is investigating the relationships between the late David Salinas, a Houston area financial advisor, and a number of current and former college basketball coaches and players according to Moses Malone Jr., son of the Hall of Fame center.
- Video: Paying tribute to the Negro Leagues Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:24PMBefore Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947, black baseball players were not allowed to play at a professional level. This led to the creation of Negro Leagues, but these players’ memories were often overshadowed by white players of the era. One man is trying to change that. NBC’s Ron Mott reports. (Nightly News)
- Twitter Launches Job Site Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:22PMMore than 14 million people found their last job using social media. Tuesday the social networking giant Twitter launched another way to connect with employers. Michelle Roberts has the details.
- Customers sad company closing book on Borders Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:16PMEDWARDSVILLE — The Borders store in Edwardsville is closing as early as Friday amid the nationwide chain’s problems, but the local store looked like anything but a failure Tuesday.
- Brighten the Corner Where You Are. Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:06PMThere is an old hymn that has been sung in many small churches across the country called; "Brighten The Corner Where You Are." As I think about it, I can hear Tennessee Ernie Ford singing the chorus with great enthusiasm in my head.
- Home sales drop from last year Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:03PMHome sales in most of Adams and York counties continue to drop, but the latest statistics for the first half of 2011 show the median home price dropping, as well, creating what real-estate agents say are more affordable home-buying conditions.
- Penn to talk LERTA with Legacy Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:03PMA Hanover-area business hoping to get the same chance at a tax break offered to an international brake company will have its day in front of the Penn Township commissioners next month.
- Borders Liquidates: 10,700 Jobs Lost Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:27AMBorders Group will liquidate its remaining assets after efforts to find a buyer fell through, the bookstore chain announced Monday.
- An Unrepentant Charlie Sheen Prepares to Shop A New Show; Will Anybody Bite? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:24AMCharlie Sheen, fired this spring from Two And A Half Men , is preparing to shop around a new show based on the 2003 film Anger Management .
- Calif. AG OKs Internet sales tax ballot language Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:01PMFresh hope for debt resolution? Senate leaders discuss fallback plan as crisis talks continue More>>
- Senator Brown wants to make more jobs available to Veterans Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:01PMYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Senator Sherrod Brown was at Youngstown State University on Monday promoting new legislation that would make more jobs available to Veterans.
- Second-largest U.S. bookstore chain decides to liquidate Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:43PMAnn Arbor-based Borders Group Inc., the second-largest U.S. bookstore chain, announced Monday that it is asking a bankruptcy court for approval to sell the company to a group of liquidator after canceling an upcoming bankruptcy auction.
- Letter: Severe problems in the GUSD HR Department Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:42PMDear Editor, Gilroy High School has its new athletic director, Julie Berggren. With Jack Daley's removal as AD, I can't think of anyone I would rather see heading up Gilroy High's athletic program. Julie is full of energy and school spirit and I know she will bring in many additional positive aspects to the program. She is all about the kids and will do a wonderful job. With that said, I would ...
- Gov's office: Borders a sign of state of industry Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:41PMThe likely liquidation of the Borders book chain is a sign of the state of the publishing industry, not a reflection of Michigan's business climate, a spokeswoman for Gov. Rick Snyder said Monday.
- Wake Tech Launches Interactive System to Connect Grads with Jobs Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:34PMTriangle - Wake Technical Community College now offers a powerful new resource for helping students and alumni find employment.
- Energy Efficiency Training Courses Now Available Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:43PMThe IRHACE Industry Training Charitable Trust (IITCT) and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) have co-funded the development of four online web based training courses to provide high quality industry training to improve electricity ...
- Thousands to lose jobless benefits Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:32PMJobless benefits for thousands of displaced Ohio workers are set to expire at the beginning of next year, an event some economists fear will sap hundreds of millions of dollars in personal income from the state’s economy and further stall the economic recovery.
- State Legislature could set 48-month limit on welfare Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:30PMWelfare-limiting legislation approved by the state Legislature last week has some worried the safety net currently in place to protect Michigan residents — including people with disabilities, victims of domestic violence, children and recent college graduates — no longer will be there to catch them when their income falls.
- Police chief quits, Brooks arrested Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:19PMBRITAIN'S phone-hacking scandal has claimed more victims with the resignation of London's police chief and the arrest of former News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks.
- Rupert Murdoch's former British CEO arrested Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:29AMRebekah Brooks was arrested Sunday by British police investigating the phone hacking and police bribery scandal.
- Hesmer, Busch Record Shutouts In Crew Tie Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:21AMJosh Gardner of the Crew tries to squeeze past Brad Ring, left, and Bobby Burling of the Earthquakes.
- Battle brews over development of Jamaica's Blue Lagoon Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:16AMPort Antonio, Jamaica— In a lush corner of Jamaica, a skirmish is under way over a spring-fed lagoon where the changing light of day turns water from shimmering jade to brilliant cobalt.
- Sen. Rollie Heath: Colorado voters deserve the choice to reinvest education Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:12AMAcross the state, Coloradans are signing petitions for a ballot measure that will give voters a choice to reinvest in our kids' future. The outlook is good for the initiative to qualify for the state's November ballot. I w Copyright 2011 Summit Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Summit Daily News ...
- Candidates take their marks Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:04AMThe field is set for Chapel Hill's municipal elections this fall, and it's a crowded one.
- New paper products plant a big deal in North Carolina Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:00AMThey called it Project SHARK.
- Collins wants no self-pity from his unusual suspects Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:59AMCarlos Beltran was suffering from the flu yesterday, struggling so much, in fact, that he never even came to Citi Field. So as he arrived to the third spot on his lineup card yesterday, a place usually occupied by Beltran, Terry Collins turned to his coaches and chuckled as he...
- Rodeo roots: Hedrick, Knight carry on family tradition Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:54AMThey blazed decidedly different trails to get to the National High School Finals Rodeo, but Tyler Hedrick and Abby Knight have something special in common.
- A garden party Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:52AMBarbara Clark lives in a park. With two acres of land, 100 trees and bushes, 3,000 perennial flowers and 900 annuals, her backyard is bigger than some local parks.
- A long way from home Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:48AMSTEUBENVILLE - Gary Holsopple is preparing to start a new adventure in a different country and a long way from Eastern Ohio. The executive director of the Family Service Association will soon be moving with his wife and their youngest son to a U..
- Teachers voice displeasure with North Penn School Board Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:44AMAbout 100 members of the North Penn Education Association packed the school board meeting July 12 to register their displeasure at the board’s demotion of 36 teachers.
- Walker says he wants to work with Democrats Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:24PMWith recall elections looming for state senators and his poll numbers slumping, Gov. Scott Walker is touting his work with Democrats and their allies. The GOP governor says he's willing to work across party lines to help the state, but Democrats say it's a cynical attempt for Walker to rebrand himself
- County mulls new man camp rules Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:24PMThe Williams County Commission had a discussion on its stance regarding new man camps during its meeting Tuesday.
- 'We are sorry' Murdoch tells UK in full page ad Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:22PM"We are sorry" the full-page ad began, as Rupert Murdoch tried to halt a phone-hacking scandal that has claimed two of his top executives with a gesture of atonement and promises to right the wrongs committed by his now-shuttered...
- Desks in the Hallway: A Texas School Takes Learning Out of the Classroom Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:20PMIn any traditional school, the hallways are empty during class periods. Indeed, if you find any students wandering around without a hall pass, they're in trouble. So I was pretty intrigued to read about the innovation happening in the hallways of Dubiski Career High School in Grand Prairie, Texas. The school is bringing learning out of the classroom and putting desks and whiteboards into the ...
- Who are the homeless? A politician takes time to really find out Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:11PMHarry Cohen is a guy not shy about getting his feet wet.
- Governors Tell Washington: Find a Compromise on Debt Limit Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:01PMListen to the Audio RAY SUAREZ : Now, how might the debate in Washington impact states across the country? It's one of the questions being examined at the National Governors Association's annual meeting, which kicked off today in Salt Lake City, Utah. And now we are joined now by two governors attending the conference, Republican Scott Walker of Wisconsin and Democrat Jack Markell of Delaware ...
- Indie Focus: 'Farewell' Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:59PMChristian Carion's film dramatizes a little-known saga of Cold War espionage. Christian Carion's film dramatizes a little-known saga of Cold War espionage.
- Computer Program Connects The Homeless Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:53PMMost of us think nothing of logging on to our computer to read email or check-in with friends on Facebook. But, many people who are homeless don't know how to use the internet.
- Murdoch apologises to hacking victims Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:36PMRupert Murdoch has apologised to victims of the phone hacking scandal that has embroiled his media empire after former editor of News of the World Rebekah Brooks quit.
- Opposition grows to detention center in Southwest Ranches Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:25PMResidents worried site may bring crime, traffic, decreased home values Residents opposed to an immigration detention center that may be coming to Southwest Ranches plan to hold a protest rally Saturday afternoon.
- William Mapother's Star Continues to Rise With 'Another Earth' Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:23PMMost actors understand that auditioning is part of the job, though few enjoy the process. It's the rare actor who insists on auditioning for a role—especially after the director has already offered him the part.
- Gov. Malloy releases revised budget plan for Connecticut; Judicial Branch takes big hit (read the plan) Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:21PMHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Judicial Branch officials say they plan to lay off about 450 employees and close four courthouses and a juvenile detention center because of the state’s budget problems.
- Monster mining truck is really just a ute Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:23AMTo believe some of what we hear lately, the Australian economy has hitched its entire fortunes to the profit margins of the big mining companies. Having once hitched a ride on the sheep's back, Australians are now driving a monster mining truck to riches.
- We're all lost in the supermarket Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:22AMWork is more than a four-letter word and leisure may be a dirtier one.
- Can Apple Win in the Courtroom? Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:21AMSteve Jobs should call off the legal attack dogs and start settling, because these campaigns aren't likely to make a difference anyhow.
- An empire teeters as the mud sticks Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:20AMThe game is up, the truth is out. Keith Rupert Murdoch, the little Aussie battler who boldly believed he could take on the world on his own terms and win, stands publicly unmasked as the amoral and duplicitous bully he has always been.
- We vote, knowing that we surrender our will Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:15AMJuan Del Solar (Letters, July 15) says the government does not have the right to rule against the will of the people in matters of legislation.
- Africa: On the African Awakenings Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:15AMThe social unrest that has swept through Africa in 2011 has its roots in the stripping of African economies by international finance, argues Pambazuka News editor-in-chief Firoze Manji, in a speech delivered for the Beyond Juba Distinguished Lecture on 22 June. Now is the time to map out a path towards emancipation, he writes.