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Thursday, April 27th, 2006
10:00 am	House gives blessing to direct home wine shipping House gives blessing to direct home wine shipping Daytona Beach News-Journal - Thu, 27 Apr 2006 06:40:57 GMT TALLAHASSEE -- Looking to square Florida law with federal court rulings, the state House of Representatives voted Wednesday to open the tap on direct shipment of wine -- well, some of it. Growing Esteem University of Melbourne University News - Thu, 27 Apr 2006 06:38:17 GMT The University of Melbourne has set up a Research and Research Training Quality Taskforce to assist it in developing world significant research, strengthened cross-disciplinary and collaborative research, and new strategies to build future research training capacity. Is the Times In Play on Wall Street? The New York Sun - Thu, 27 Apr 2006 06:17:51 GMT Is the New York Times in play? Since an investment unit of Morgan Stanley made public its dissatisfaction with the newspaper's management, sources familiar with the situation suggest the paper could sell off peripheral assets, do a stock buyback, or both to appease shareholders. Several people close to the situation said that while disgruntled investors are unlikely to disrupt the Sulzberger Identity Next Public Sector Battleground for Microsoft? ComputerWire - Thu, 27 Apr 2006 06:17:11 GMT Denmark’s recent call for Microsoft Corp to support SAML for federated identity is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to public and private sector demand for such a move, according to the executive director of the Liberty Alliance. Number of unsold homes South Florida balloons over 2005 levels Sun-Sentinel - Thu, 27 Apr 2006 06:05:41 GMT A deluge of homes for sale is hampering South Florida's housing market, causing sales to slow considerably and prices to retreat from last fall's record high. Life is short, can't we get along? Selma Times-Journal - Thu, 27 Apr 2006 05:51:20 GMT Wednesday morning I got a phone call from my mother - the kind of call you don't really want to get first thing in the morning, or anytime for that matter. Fayetteville's Affordable Housing Crisis Fayetteville Free Weekly - Thu, 27 Apr 2006 05:49:08 GMT Affordable or attainable housing is becoming more scare almost daily in Fayetteville . As land prices and construction costs in Fayetteville and all of Northwest Arkansas soar, it is almost impossible to find a place to live unless you're in a middle to high-income bracket. Return to Publication Howell Tri Town News - Thu, 27 Apr 2006 05:46:14 GMT 227165 Theresa Guttridge, Manager “STOP BY OUR OFFICE FOR A MAP & DIRECTIONS” FROM . . . $685,000 A new subdivision. 3 to 5 acre wooded sites. Models from 3,150 sq. ft., 3 car garage, 2-zone HVAC, 13 course walk-out basement, fireplace, Corian kitchen and Timberline roof. Return to Publication Howell Tri Town News - Thu, 27 Apr 2006 05:46:04 GMT 225786 Judith “Judy” Collan 732-221-7115 cell 732-792-0352 x126 JudyC246@aol.com Web Site: www . Prefers office The Acorn - Thu, 27 Apr 2006 05:36:05 GMT There were several letters written to The Acorn Links: Lexus RX330 Lexus LX Lexus Lexus SC 300 Lexus LS600hL Lexus GX 470 Lexus SC430 Lexus ES 350 Lexus JX 540 Lexus IS 200 Lexus LF-A Lexus GS (Comment on this)
Tuesday, April 18th, 2006
1:40 pm	Dinosaurs? It’s all in the Bible Dinosaurs? It’s all in the Bible Malta Today - Mon, 17 Apr 2006 17:30:26 GMT Enter a world where science comes straight out of Genesis, where dinosaurs are found in the Book of Job, and where 12-year-olds learn about scientific proof of the creation and Noah’s flood. Dip a toe in these waters, and you might not like what grabs onto it San Diego Union-Tribune - Sun, 16 Apr 2006 07:10:18 GMT It made modern crocodiles by comparison look like rubber tub toys, the authors contend. An 8-ton heavyweight, Sarchosuchus was outfitted with snapping jaws lined with 100 teeth, some the size of railroad spikes. Circus comes to town this weekend Coppell Gazette - Sat, 15 Apr 2006 22:30:34 GMT Elephants, tigers and high wires, oh my! The Carson & Barnes Circus will be in town this weekend, with seven performances on Allen Drive, just west of U.S. 75. Weekend Beat/ Little critters are the big stars at local zoos this spring Asahi.com - Sat, 15 Apr 2006 01:56:36 GMT With spring in full swing, this is probably the best time of the year to visit a zoo and view baby animals. Some are already attracting lots of fans. Why not head for the nearest zoo yourself to see the little ones bond with their moms? Pygmy hippos survive in war zone New Scientist - Tue, 11 Apr 2006 18:11:50 GMT The first ever photograph of a wild pygmy hippo has been taken by a camera trap during a ground-breaking wildlife survey of war-torn Sierra Leone JOB OPENINGS Times-Beacon - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 10:05:54 GMT POINT PLEASANT BEACH — The pillow atop the shelf of the Bark Lane shop on Bay Avenue reads: "Be the person your dog thinks you are." A second pillow resting beside it offers the same advice about your cat. In either case, they are words to live by. Kevan Duve: Basking in controversy The GW Hatchet - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 04:56:38 GMT Polarizing figures may be bad for politics, but they've been pretty good to academia - and to GW. Our University has been the proud host to a number of controversial academics in recent weeks. Last Thursday, the academic "royal rumble" of the year took place on campus between conservative author David Horowitz and far-left professor Ward Churchill. IN MY OPINION / LANGSTON WERTZ JR.: Dramatic finish helps LPGA The Charlotte Observer - Fri, 07 Apr 2006 23:12:40 GMT It was a great weekend for the ratings-starved LPGA. Collectors can't resist carver's calls Louisville Courier-Journal - Fri, 07 Apr 2006 09:58:08 GMT Len Yule transforms gnarled chunks of old trees and bits of ivory, silver, bone and stone into decorative turkey calls that are nearly as irresistible to American art collectors as to flirtatious gobblers. Turkey Call, the flagship publication of The National Wild Turkey Federation, described Yule, of Carrollton, Ky., and his father and mentor, 84-year-old James Yule of Louisiana, as "two of Tapes Designed To Help Babies Read WESH via Yahoo! News - Thu, 06 Apr 2006 21:39:01 GMT Many parents will say that there's nothing quite as stunning as hearing their baby say his or her first words. Links: Lexus RX 300 Lexus JX Lexus Lexus JX 470 Lexus LS430 Lexus GX470 Lexus SC 430 Lexus ES300 Lexus JX 470 Lexus IS 200 Lexus LF Lexus GS450h (Comment on this)
Thursday, April 13th, 2006
3:10 am	Home Sweet Home Sweet Second - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:01:16 GMT RISMEDIA, April 13, 2006—(KRT)—Sherri and Erin O'Boyle didn't have to go far to find the perfect vacation spot. Lady Trojans in losses to teams from California Pahrump Valley Times - Wed, 12 Apr 2006 23:32:37 GMT California fast-pitch softball teams dominated the first day of the Fred Davison Memorial Tournament, winning 11 of 17 games against Nevada opponents. Community Briefs Pahrump Valley Times - Wed, 12 Apr 2006 23:31:07 GMT U.S. Ecology Nevada, Inc., announces a 60-day comment period for a Class 2 Permit Modification request. The 60-day comment period begins on April 7, 2006 and concludes on June 6, 2006. Comments on this Class 2 Permit Modification can be sent to the contacts listed below. Silver State Bancorp Announces First Quarter Earnings Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Wed, 12 Apr 2006 22:25:00 GMT HENDERSON, Nev.----April 12, 2006--Silver State Bancorp , the parent holding company for Silver State Bank, today reported net income of $4,443,000 or $.34 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2006. Publicity built this town, thanks to English, Hull et al Las Vegas Business Press - Wed, 12 Apr 2006 22:08:28 GMT The first week in April marked a pair of events related to Las Vegas' history ... and to its present. On April 3, few noticed the 65th anniversary of the El Rancho Vegas opening on the Strip. Luxury condo projects are falling by wayside Las Vegas Business Press - Wed, 12 Apr 2006 22:07:38 GMT Unlike the Kevin Costner film, "Field of Dreams," if you build a luxury high-rise condominium, the buyers don't necessarily come. Demand for posh vertical living has softened somewhat during the past six months. Suspect Wanted in Attempted Assault on 15-Year-Old Girl KLAS-TV - Wed, 12 Apr 2006 19:48:48 GMT Las Vegas Metro police need your help finding a suspect in an attempted assault. The assault happened on Monday near Flamingo and Fort Apache where a 15-year-old girl was walking when a man grabbed her by the throat. Police seeking man in attempted assault of teen KVBC Las Vegas - Wed, 12 Apr 2006 18:11:58 GMT Police are searching for a man who tried to sexually assault a teenager. They've just released a sketch of the man who grabbed a 15 year old girl near Flamingo and Fort Apache last week. Church to showcase murals Norwin Star - Wed, 12 Apr 2006 16:20:48 GMT As millions of Christians prepare for Easter, the youth group of New Hope Presbyterian Church has painted a room full of scenes from the Bible culminating in the death and resurrection of Jesus. Wild Times Happen Downtown: Weekend events pack Sixth Street with visitors Los Banos Enterprise - Wed, 12 Apr 2006 16:09:09 GMT Above, Ophelia Rivera of Krisseddie's in Morgan Hill takes her "flamingo" for a walk down Sixth Street. Right, Jonah Ramirez and his sisters, Tamarah, center, and Micah pet baby ducklings at the Wild on Wetlands booth. Links: Lexus RX330 Lexus LX470 Lexus Lexus ES 250 Lexus LS460 Lexus GX Lexus SC 300 Lexus ES Lexus JX540 Lexus IS 300 Lexus LF-C Lexus GS 300 (Comment on this)
Monday, April 10th, 2006
5:15 am	Weekend Beat/ BOOK REVIEW: Modern Passings: Death Rites, Politics and Social Change in Imperial Japa Weekend Beat/ BOOK REVIEW: Modern Passings: Death Rites, Politics and Social Change in Imperial Japan Asahi.com - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 01:56:25 GMT Andrew Bernstein, assistant professor of Japanese history at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Ore., provides a fascinating window into contemporary Japan with his book on the shaping of modern funerary practices. Hungry Malawi left too weak to help itself Daily Telegraph - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 01:07:12 GMT Aids, land degradation and rising populations have prevented Malawi from achieving self-sufficiency, it has been revealed. Growing Organics Brownsville Herald - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 01:06:04 GMT EDITOR’S NOTE: Interest in organic foods is growing at a rapid pace in the United States. As the demand for organic products in-creases, farmers, researchers and consumers in the Rio Grande Valley are beginning to explore this new market. Aldi drives growth in private label product sales Queensland Business Review - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:54:52 GMT Independent retailer Aldi is driving private label growth in Australia, experiencing an increase in the number of shoppers visiting its stores and a substantial increase in the amount shoppers are spending in-store, a report released by marketing information company ACNielsen has revealed. Right to protest is as important as freedom of religion and speech Grand Rapids Herald-Review - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 23:37:22 GMT Editor: I recently read an article on American Online's news page that caught my attention. It was about a case in Longmont, Colo., where students were forbidden from displaying our nation's flag, or any other flag amid the tension caused by previously held immigration rallies. SPURS: NO EUROPE CLASS The Electric New Paper - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 22:15:14 GMT TOTTENHAM Hotspur need wins, prayers and Manchester United to help them finish in fourth spot and qualify for Europe next season. Wasn't last night's 2-1 home win over Manchester City enough to stretch their lead? Pension issue in State Bank of India The Hindu - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 20:54:41 GMT `Ceiling remained static at Rs. 4,250 for over nine years despite repeated recommendations' Ensuring cable VoIP quality telecomasia.net - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 17:27:26 GMT Now that telcos are more serious about providing video service to complete their residential triple-play offering, cable operators must also introduce or solidify their telephony product to bundle with video and high-speed data. Philips brings 3D cardiac imaging system to RP Manila Bulletin - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 16:55:28 GMT Medical experts laud the availability of Philips’ next generation cardiac imaging technology which they consider as a major paradigm shift in the way heart diseases are treated. Alpine kids listen and learn Antelope Valley Press - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 16:02:30 GMT This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press on Sunday, April 9, 2006. LITTLEROCK - For the past few weeks, farmers, clowns and caterpillars have come to a small basement room in Alpine Elementary School to help children learn about sounds. Links: Lexus RX400h Lexus LX470 Lexus Lexus LX 450 Lexus LS400 Lexus GX 470 Lexus SC 430 Lexus ES330 Lexus JX 540 Lexus IS250 Lexus LF-C Lexus GS450h (Comment on this)
Saturday, April 8th, 2006
12:00 pm	blacknet.co.uk blacknet.co.uk Blacknet - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 08:20:04 GMT British black Church leaders have reacted strongly to a BBC documentary, saying it inaccurately stereotyped attitudes towards children among black Christians in Churches in Britain. UW professor convicted of sending naked pictures is fired Duluth News Tribune - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 08:16:06 GMT MADISON -- University of Wisconsin System regents on Friday fired a professor convicted of sending naked pictures of himself to a detective posing as a 14-year-old boy. Horror Stories Anorak - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 07:40:11 GMT EVERY day of every week the Mail thinks up imaginative ways to remind you that life is cruel and you are going to experience pain and die. Here is a selection of things that will kill you and yours from last week’s paper of doom... U.S. Energy Commission Hires Ex-Enron Lawyer Los Angeles Times - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 07:31:35 GMT WASHINGTON — At the peak of the California energy crisis, Mary C. Hain was a lawyer at Enron Corp.'s Portland, Ore., trading hub, where she had a front-row view of practices that injected chaos into electricity markets and sent rates soaring. Springtime planting approaches Akron Beacon Journal - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 07:22:50 GMT The first trillium leaves struggle through the leafy forest floor at Johnson Woods near Orrville. Patches of European daylily foliage spike up along area roadsides. Forsythia blooms sporadically, and sometimes just at the base, where leaves or snow provided protection from freezes. Spring peepers sound in the woods. Explosions of flora and fauna are just a few more warming days away. It is truly The Israel Lobby — Preserving All-Around Perspective The Globalist - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 07:21:51 GMT In part two of his Globalist Paper, Dov Waxman explores key questions, including the reaction in Israel to the Harvard/Chicago research paper. He argues that as a strategic partner of the U.S., Israel has nothing to lose in a solid and balanced debate over its role in the United States. Flattering, Sun-Protective Swimwear for Real Women Girls4Sport PR Web - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 07:18:56 GMT Standing in a sea of bikinis designed to best fit an ultra-thin model, the search for the perfect swimsuit can be daunting when you're not a celebrity size 2. Girls4Sport, a surf and swimwear designer based in Santa Cruz, California, offers women flattering alternatives with tankini separates that offer the coverage options of a one-piece but with hip, surf-inspired prints and the mix-and-match KITCHENS AND BATHS: Homeowners take a shine to copper sinks The Myrtle Beach Sun News - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 07:09:29 GMT Think copper sinks are cool? Apparently a lot of other homeowners think so, too. Copper sinks are all the rage in kitchens and baths as decor mavens look for something new beyond the stainless or porcelain sinks that dominate today's showrooms. Sunscreen is suit target Long Beach Press-Telegram - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 07:09:16 GMT LOS ANGELES — A lawsuit alleges that sunscreen manufacturers exaggerate the degree to which their products protect against harmful ultraviolet rays. Scavengers of old, toxic computers The Philadelphia Inquirer - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 07:08:42 GMT When discarded computers vanish from desktops around the world, they often end up here. This city is a sprawling computer slaughterhouse whose runoff includes toxic metals and acids. About 60,000 laborers toil here at primitive e-waste recycling - if it can be called that - even as the work imperils their health. Links: Lexus RX 330 Lexus Lexus JX 470 (Comment on this)
Tuesday, April 4th, 2006
9:00 am	Putting Search in the Ad Mix Putting Search in the Ad Mix Search Engine Watch - Tue, 04 Apr 2006 04:27:48 GMT Search advertising used to be an afterthought, but now search has become a fundamental part of the overall advertising strategy of most major brands. Letters to the Editor - 4/04/2006 North County Times - Tue, 04 Apr 2006 01:11:18 GMT Republicans beware. With so many of you seeking the 50th District congressional seat, there is slim to no chance of any one of you obtaining enough votes to win. Travel savings assessment FreshPatents.com - Mon, 03 Apr 2006 20:33:53 GMT A method and system for travel savings assessment is disclosed. The invention analyzes the total travel spend of an entity with many members, employees, or other personnel who incur travel costs using various metrics, estimates the savings that Canada's Conservative Copyright p2pnet.net - Mon, 03 Apr 2006 18:08:03 GMT 1, 2 and 3 Benton Evening News Benton Evening News - Mon, 03 Apr 2006 17:16:47 GMT This calculator is for illustrative purposes only. We do not guarantee that calculations are accurate. Always consult your accountant or a professional advisor before making personal financial decisions. Dow Supports NPE 2006 with Exclusive Underwriting of Technical Conference, Reaffirms its Commitment to the Broader ChemPoint - Mon, 03 Apr 2006 16:45:41 GMT HOUSTON, March 30, 2006 -- The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) has made an agreement to exclusively underwrite the free five-day technical conference at NPE 2006. Dow’s sponsorship emphasizes the real business value of the innovations and best-practices that will be shared at the conference, where Dow also will give three presentations on leading-edge energy management and high-performance elastomer Wicom Positioned In Visionary Quadrant In Magic Quadrant For CCI, EMEA ContactCenterWorld.com - Mon, 03 Apr 2006 16:10:09 GMT HELSINKI, Finland, April 4, 2006 - Wicom Communications, a European provider of all-IP contact center solutions and VoIP enterprise telephony software for fixed and wireless network environments, today announced that Gartner Inc. has positioned Wicom in the Visionaries quadrant of its recent report "Magic Quadrant for Contact Center Infrastructure, EMEA". South Africa: Africa's Forgotten White Tribe AllAfrica.com - Mon, 03 Apr 2006 14:54:00 GMT "I shot kaffirs! I shot them dead!" When these words are spoken with vehemence, by a giant of an Afrikaner man with tears in his eyes, you'd better be paying attention. Seeking a level playing field for schools Times Online - Mon, 03 Apr 2006 14:44:56 GMT NEARLY a decade ago, George Walden, a Conservative Education Minister in the 1980s, wrote a book called, We Should Have Known Better . In it he set out a gloomy thesis. UEFA Cup's brand new look UEFA News - Mon, 03 Apr 2006 14:19:41 GMT The backdrop to this season's UEFA Cup final is distinctive even by UEFA standards, leaving today's draw in Eindhoven with much to live up to. Michael Harrold discovers the inspiration behind football's high art. Links: Lexus LS 430 (Comment on this)