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  • Letters to the Editor published Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:48AMAug. 16th Chloe was returned! I want to thank the Brookings-Harbor community for all their support.
  • St. Lucie County School Zone: Updated Sept. 7 Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:00PMCHESTER A. MOORE ELEMENTARY
  • Freshman offers site for teens Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:30PMAt 18, Simone Bernstein has become a local celebrity. In St. Louis, she's raked in attention from radio stations, newspapers, television and even USA Today, and it's all because of stlouisvolunteen.com. Bernstein, a freshman pre-med student, launched the site July 29, 2009 in an effort to assist teenagers 12 to 17 years old in finding volunteer opportunities.
  • Naperville Jaycees to honor its founding father Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:00PMAt the beginning of each Naperville Jaycees meeting, Charles "Chuck" Bueche would stand up and say, "Hi, my name is Chuck Bueche. I am retired."
  • What Can Brown do for You? Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:44AMWhat Can Brown do for You?
  • Add it up Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:15PMThe speed-freak coed has long been an established archetype in the social stratification of college campuses, right up there alongside white kids with dreads and Pabst-swilling hipsters.
  • Laser Spine Institute Tampa Launches Campaign To Support Susan G. Komen For The Cure Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 12:58PMTampa - TAMPA, FLA. – Phil Garcia, senior vice president of patient and community relations at Laser Spine Institute (http://www.laserspineinstitute.com), the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Laser Spine Institute Tampa will host events throughout the months of August, September and October to raise money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure ...
  • Internet assets Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 9:34AMFor the first time, social media may play a defining role in the election of Kingston's next mayor. Or maybe not. Critiquing the websites of this year's declared mayoral candidates, Queen's University political studies professor Jonathan Rose awarded only average marks to three of the sites.[...]
  • MANVILLE: Papawick heirs recall legacy of service on eve of 100th birthday anniversary of âMrs. Mayorâ Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 6:56AMMonday marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Manvilleâs âMrs. Mayor,â Margaret Papawick, whose steady contribution to borough projects and community groups earned her the moniker matching her husbandâs similar commitment.
  • Letters to the Editor: Aug. 14, 2010 Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 11:51AMHere are letters to the editor from Daily News editions of Aug. 14, 2010.
  • News by location Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 9:21PMGet local and national news updates via E-mail. "Eat Pray Love" is the story of one woman's spiritual journey. A writer leaves her husband in New York City in search of herself.
  • MANVILLE: Papawick heirs recall legacy of service on eve of 100th birthday anniversary of âMrs. Mayorâ Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 10:40PMMonday marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Manvilleâs âMrs. Mayor,â Margaret Papawick, whose steady contribution to borough projects and community groups earned her the moniker matching her husbandâs similar commitment.
  • RAFT and Ravenswood School District Tackle Math Teaching Challenges in East Palo Alto With Help From HP Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 11:09AMREDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- News Facts: Ravenswood School District and RAFT have joined forces to celebrate great teaching and bring hands-on STEM teaching skills, workshops and programs to Ravenswood School District teachers.2009 marked the first year of the HP-funded initiative with a successful pilot program that RAFT conducted to define and tackle the most difficult math ...
  • RAFT and Ravenswood School District Tackle Math Teaching Challenges in East Palo Alto With Help From HP Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 10:02AM-
  • Society daily 30.07.2010 Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 8:26AMCuts 1-0 Big society, Coalition launches benefits shake up; and a critique of the NHS white paper Coalition launches benefits shake up Voters "will have veto" on excessive council tax rises Hospital must retain ban on child heart ops, says inquiry Analysis: heart unit suffered from "closed culture" 50,000 public sector jobs could go in Scotland, says review Cuts "would close supreme court" says ...
  • 'Chow' down on local chef's recipes Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:31AMThere are a lot of cookbooks brought to my attention to review. Joanne 'Giovanna' Delli Carpini Trimpe's 'Holy Chow' really stands out in the stack.
  • Released on bail, British journalist accused of contempt of court Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 8:53AMReporters without Borders, 20 July 2010 Reporters Without Borders is outraged by the contempt of court charges that have been brought against British freelance journalist Alan Shadrake in connection with his new book, “Once a Jolly Hangman: Singapore Justice in the Dock.” Freed on bail last night, Shadrake is due to appear before the Singapore high [...]
  • AG opens criminal probe of Strange Brew brouhaha Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 2:15PMNew Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney said his office has opened a criminal investigation into the March 3 incident at the Strange Brew Tavern.
  • 3 Lessons From a Leading D.C. Food Nonprofit Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 7:59AMWorking alongside ex-convicts being trained to work as chefs, a volunteer discovers DC Central Kitchen DC Central Kitchen - United States - Business - Tennessee - Cook
  • Women & Wealth: Create a legacy worth leaving behind Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 7:47AMBut the monetary aspects require much attention
  • World Cup day 28 - live! Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 5:18PM• Read Kevin McCarra on Spain's success • Download the latest World Cup Daily podcast • Catch up on everything from yesterday's World Cup blog • Have a wee gander at our YouTube round-up • Explore the Fans' Network: read what the world is saying • Email barney.ronay@guardian.co.uk with your thoughts 11.13am: Jorg Hendrick-Bach wisecracks :"I never really understood why ...
  • Carson man featured in national AARP ad campaign Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 4:20AMCarson City resident Gil Yanuck is featured in a three-page AARP advertorial in the June issue of Forbes Magazine. Carson City resident Gil Yanuck didn't set out to gain national attention, but he admits it has gone to his head.
  • Rescued Dogs Need Foster Home Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 11:52AMHomeward Bound Rescue League of Canton is looking for a homes to foster puppy mill rescue dogs and puppies.
  • The Citizen: Environment ... Field Notes welcomes readers to new section Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 7:16AMWelcome to Collier Citizen’s new Environment page. Where did the School page go? It’s summer break! The School page will return in the fall as students return to school and Superintendent Joe Landon’s column will return as well. However Collier Citizen has high hopes of continuing the Environment page indefinitely. A sign on the Naples pier says. “All of Naples is a wildlife preserve, please don ...
  • Crescent State Bank Receives Special Citation Award Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 11:56AMRALEIGH, N.C. – Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank ( www.crescentstatebank.com ) , a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global Market SM ), has announced that the company has received a special citation award from The Southern Pines Recreation & Parks Department.
  • Language lessons: Honors student, volunteer travels globe Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 12:49AMKansas University freshman Sarah Stern is passionate about travel, communication, building international relationships, helping others, providing great customer service in her business and part-time job, paying her own way, and — yes — studying hard to graduate from the KU honors program with a B.A. and B.S. within four years.
  • Officials provide new information for tornado cleanup efforts Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 8:08AMSTREATOR -- Several updates have been provided by affectedcommunities and agencies helping with cleanup from Saturday night'stornadoes.
  • Was Israel right to intercept an aid ship? Saturday, June 5, 2010 @ 4:41AMA group of campaigners detained for attempting to sail an aid ship to Gaza in defiance of Israel's blockade have been deported. What is your reaction?
  • JoAnn Sewell, Washington Woman, Finds New Life With Volunteering After Husband's Death Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 10:14AMTwo years ago, Washington woman JoAnn Sewell was mourning the death of her husband, at loss for how to move on.
  • Food bank volunteer feeds soul while feeding others Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 4:20AMMarysville Community Food Bank's volunteer started the work to deal with her grief after her husband's death.
  • Drexel Graduate Students Honored Thursday, May 27, 2010 @ 7:38AMThe Sacramento County Board of Supervisors today commended seven student leaders at Drexel Universitys Center for Graduate Studies in Sacramento
  • Eagle Scout gives back to thank Sharp staff Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 4:18PMPosing with the side transfer boards are, from left: Markus Unterberg, owner of San Diego Woodworking; Ian St. Louis; Andres Sheikh; Kendall Condon; Austin Farmer; Zac St. Louis; Alice-Anne Carriere; and Anne and Dan St. Louis By Sara Appel-Lennon Contributor Last June, University City High School student Zac St. Louis explored volunteering options for his Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project ...
  • People need to read this book Saturday, May 22, 2010 @ 9:05PMMost days, this job consists of excavating usable quotes from a pile of adolescent "umms" and "ya knows" or finding new and exciting ways to tell our readers that Highlands and Covington Catholic are pretty good at sports.
  • Take a stand, change the world Saturday, May 22, 2010 @ 8:11AMIn my column I often refer to volunteers making a difference, supporting essential programs and being the life of a community. On April 17, we challenged youth across H&PEC to complete three hours of volunteer activity over three weeks and be a part of Change the World Youth Challenge.[...]
  • Minto Chamber of Commerce presents business achievement awards Thursday, May 20, 2010 @ 7:58AMThe Minto Chamber of Commerce held its first (annual) business achievement awards Thursday evening, May 14, at the Pike Lake Golf Resort.
  • Government Officials and Industry Leaders Share Ideas for Improving California's Economy Monday, May 17, 2010 @ 11:13AMOAKLAND, Calif., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- News Facts: The Stride Center today is hosting a VIP reception to celebrate the grand opening of its new administrative office and IT training center in Oakland, California.
  • Government Officials and Industry Leaders Share Ideas for Improving California's Economy Monday, May 17, 2010 @ 9:49AMThe Stride Center Hosts VIP Event at New Oakland Headquarters read more
  • Government Officials and Industry Leaders Share Ideas for Improving California's Economy Monday, May 17, 2010 @ 9:15AM-
  • Cisco Honored by California Governor and First Lady for Commitment to Volunteer Service Monday, May 17, 2010 @ 5:16AMCisco Receives 2010 Governor and First Lady's Medal for Service Award for the California Business Volunteer Program of the Year
  • Microsoft Wants to Build Its Business With Data Thursday, May 13, 2010 @ 2:42PMEveryone likes to talk about big data, but few know how to make use of it. Thanks to cloud computing and the efforts of several companies, however, the ability to access and make sense of huge chunks of information is here.
  • Sex Offenders Walking Into Water Parks Thursday, May 6, 2010 @ 8:15PMThe father of two Central Florida middle school students says poor video and pool side security left his daughters easy targets for a sexual predator.
  • Broadcom Foundation Launches Website Monday, May 3, 2010 @ 5:00AMBroadcom Foundation announced today that it has launched its website, www.broadcomfoundation.org, paving the way for science, technology, engineering and mathematics education program funding and grants for 2011 and beyond. Â Created in 2009, Broadcom Foundation supports STEM education and research, as well as community organizations supporting STEM education, and ...
  • Ain't no mountain high enough Monday, May 3, 2010 @ 12:57AMArmed with Labor Zionist values and quotes from Martin Buber, ambitious young Israeli volunteers are helping Nepalese teens create their country's first nonpartisan youth movement. It's all part of an Israeli outreach program in the Third World.
  • Student's essay gets national recognition Saturday, May 1, 2010 @ 4:34PM"What civic value do you believe is most essential to being an American?"That is the question
  • When airplanes meet ash clouds Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 8:53AMWith air travel in Europe at a standstill, questions for the pilot: Why not overfly the cloud, or fly under it?
  • Patriotism begins by being involved with your community Friday, April 16, 2010 @ 4:09AMOne of my favorite quotes is from Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States.
  • Media volunteers needed for 2012 Olympics Wednesday, April 14, 2010 @ 9:12PMJournalists and photographers keen to sample life at the Olympics are being urged to try volunteering. The London Organising Committee is keen to hear from anyone with a media background who would like to help organise the news operations at the 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games.
  • Letters to the Editor: April 15, 2010 Wednesday, April 14, 2010 @ 11:01AMPublished 04/14/2010 - 10:53 a.m. I have had the pleasure of volunteering alongside Todd Gutschow and found him to be a decent guy. His March 25 editorial rebuttal, however, regarding the PUSD board’s stand on Mr. Johnson’s classroom banners is asinine.
  • Chapel Hill residents wary of homeless shelter location Tuesday, April 13, 2010 @ 10:45PMAt the last of three community meetings to discuss moving the men’s homeless shelter, students came to lend their support for the relocation. Conversations have been dominated by those who would be neighbors of the new shelter, who express safety concerns.
  • Column: It's still Tiger's game Sunday, April 11, 2010 @ 7:58AMThere's an old Woody Allen bit in which he receives a phone call from someone offering him a vodka endorsement.