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  • China?s Economy, in Need of Jump Start, Waits for Citizens? Fists to Loosen Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 8:08AMTenacious thrift, once an admirable quality in China, has become a liability as the nation?s export-driven economy slows.
  • In Colombia, paramilitary groups still spreading terror Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 5:43PMThe new gangs, like rebels and drug traffickers, force people from their homes and farms, taking an enormous human toll. Displacement is accelerating in the southwest state of Nariño. The Colombian government insists that paramilitary gangs are extinct. Try telling that to Antonio Domingo, a poor Afro-Colombian who was rousted from his home in the dead of night in August and told to leave ...
  • Arts & Entertainment Calendar Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 6:33AMA listing of arts and entertainment events for the upcoming week.
  • U.S. market bad for lobster; fishermen tie up boats Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 11:18AMA major buyer of lobsters in Nova Scotia believes fishermen should consider tying up their boats all winter rather than setting traps for a delicacy that fewer people are willing to buy during tough economic times.
  • Making your family trips greener Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 10:08AMI hate to be a nag, especially on vacation.
  • Myanmar refugees save dying congregation Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 2:23AMSMYRNA — In the rows of spinach and collard greens behind All Saints Episcopal Church, a quiet resurrection is under way.
  • Bayard Elementary children find plenty to be thankful about Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 4:48AMBAYARD — Third-grade students at Bayard Elementary know they have a lot to be thankful for. They have learned about many things that made the Pilgrims thankful during the first Thanksgiving, and not just the historical facts.
  • What am I thankful for? Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 4:48AMWhat am Ithankful for? This Thanksgiving, I have several things to be thankful for. The number one is for the Lord Jesus, for dying on the cross for our sins and rose from the dead and living forever.
  • CALENDAR Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 1:39AMBook events
  • Police reports - Western Hills Press Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 5:08PMAlexander Lang, 20, 2812 Orland Ave., possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of drugs and driving under suspension at 3315 Harrison Ave., Nov. 20.
  • NZ’s small business hero loads up on prizes Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 4:44PMClick to enlarge The David Awards Supreme Winner, David Rouse of Auckland Auto Clinic, flanked by HP’s Personal Systems Group Marketing Manager Warwick Grey, and awards organiser, Heather Douglas, of HomebizBuzz.
  • Online Directory Launches, Emphasizes Local, Sustainable, Green Goods: Ecobly.com Sets The Green Gold Standard! Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 1:05AM Ecobly.com: A new online marketplace launches made up of companies that produce green products in the U.S. with a majority domestic materials.
  • More economy talk for Covington Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 1:59PM
  • Charleston Express: Ara Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 12:47PMAutomotive ( top ) Air in Tires: A Political and Money Issue (ARA) - Who knew that inflating tires would be such an issue between the presidential candidates?
  • Farmers’ market Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 11:16AMIt’s not too late to celebrate and share the bounty of the local harvest. The Watauga County Farmers’ Market will be holding two special holiday markets this year, on the two Saturdays before and after Thanksgiving.
  • Falklands : Falklands Summary of Executive Council Meeting 13th November 2008 Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:47PMThere were several matters arising from the two previous meetings of Executive Council. Firstly it was reported that insurance issues in relation to Fox Bay jetty had been resolved and that work could now commence on the outstanding repairs.
  • Shoppers uncover treasures Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 7:15AMRachel Ogden called it "the find of a lifetime." A china teacup rested on the palm of her hand while pressed under her arm was [...]
  • South Africa: After the River Broke Its Banks Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 5:54AMWestern Cape residents are mopping up after the worst flooding the region had seen in years.
  • After the river broke its banks Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 3:11AMWestern Cape residents are mopping up after the worst flooding the region had seen in years.
  • After the river broke its banks Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 3:00AMWestern Cape residents are mopping up after the worst flooding the region had seen in years. Montagu West was reunited with neighbouring Montagu yesterday morning after the raging Keisie River subsided overnight.
  • Hanoi reflects its French colonial history Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 3:41PMThe past lives on in the tree-lined avenues, grand villas and sidewalk society of the Paris of Vietnam.
  • Homecomings Amid the Gorges Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 12:51PMIthaca is the urban capital of the Finger Lakes, a region that lures second-home owners, retirees and tourists with the city?s sophistication, the area?s natural beauty and a thriving wine industry.
  • Area farmers can get drought relief Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 9:57AMArea farmers who suffered a loss of income due to the drought or hurricane damage can apply for assistance through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
  • Tornado recovery continues in shadow of damage Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 11:30PMPictures from the tornado that devastated his business on Mother’s Day hang on Rob Kidney’s wall at his Backyard Basics office.
  • Lafayette and the three thirsty men Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 9:07PMDays Gone By: Stories of the people who settled in Contra Costa County
  • Art Galleries Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 2:05AM"California: The Golden Land" The Portola Art Gallery presents new watercolors and acrylics by Gladys Robinson.The exhibition explores the wildlife and domestic climate of the golden hills of California.
  • Going Greener: All the little bits add up Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 11:35PM Erin Hasinger traded in her SUV for a Mazda 3 that gets 24 miles per gallon in the city, 32 on the highway, and drives it from her home in Gibsonia to Duquesne University, where she attends graduate school and drops off her cardboard for recycling.
  • The jak tree Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 1:55PMThe jak tree is very tall. It bears fruits. The jak tree is very important to us because it gives us food and wood.The jak fruit is very tasty. Last week my mother cooked jak fruit. Ripe jak fruit is very tasty and is called Waraka.The leaves of the jak tree are eaten by cows and goats.
  • Studs Terkel?s Legacy: A Vivid Window on the Great Depression Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 12:16AMI found myself re-reading the ?Hard Times? because of the confluence of two unhappy events: the economic downturn and the death of the author, Studs Terkel.
  • 11-6 Business news in brief Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 11:07PMMichael Brown of Michael O. Brown and Associates recently was named secretary of the Association of Health Insurance Advisors.
  • Been around the (auction) block; This auctioneer champion says the key to success is trust Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 4:09PMDennis Turmon is part salesman, part showman and all auctioneer.It doesn’t matter whether he’s hawking furniture, farm equipment, cattle or Hawaiian vacations for charity, Turmon is never more focused than when he’s got his chant on.At a party or in a crowd, Turmon stands back, aloof. But hand him a microphone and a list of stuff to sell, and he’s the man.
  • Been around the (auction) block; This auctioneer champion says the key to success is trust Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 4:09PMDennis Turmon is part salesman, part showman and all auctioneer.It doesn’t matter whether he’s hawking furniture, farm equipment, cattle or Hawaiian vacations for charity, Turmon is never more focused than when he’s got his chant on.At a party or in a crowd, Turmon stands back, aloof. But hand him a microphone and a list of stuff to sell, and he’s the man.
  • Worst-ever floods create havoc in central Vietnam Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 3:38PMHANOI: Floods have killed 55 people in northern and central Vietnam including 18 in the capital Hanoi, which has been hit by the worst flooding in almost 25 years, emergency services said yesterday.
  • D-FW commercial real estate foreclosures climb Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 7:54AMForeclosure postings filed in Dallas-Fort Worth’s commercial real estate sector have increased 36 percent for the year compared to postings filed in the same period a year ago, according to the latest data released by Foreclosure Listing Service Inc.
  • Vietnam floods kill 55 Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 4:26AMFloods have killed 55 people in northern and central Vietnam - including 18 in Hanoi.
  • Vietnam flood death toll rises to 55 Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 3:43AMHANOI: Floods have killed 55 people in northern and central Vietnam including 18 in capital Hanoi. The city has been hit by the worst flood in almost 25 years, emergency services said on Monday.
  • Vietnam floodwaters recede - dozens dead Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 3:00AMFloods have killed 55 people in northern and central Vietnam including 18 in the capital Hanoi, emergency services say.
  • Comic-book fan, ‘composting queen’ set up lively home in NoPa Saturday, November 1, 2008 @ 3:16PMNish Nadaraja and Kristen Nygaard Nadaraja set up a lively place for themselves and their son in NoPa. Mike Koozmin/Special to The Examiner » More Photos SAN FRANCISCO – Nish Nadaraja and Kristen Nygaard Nadaraja just might be a model young San Francisco couple: They live in a remodeled Victorian — which they’re trying to make as green as possible — tucked in a small alleyway in the ...
  • Comic-book fan, ‘composting queen’ set up lively home in NoPa Saturday, November 1, 2008 @ 3:16PMNish Nadaraja and Kristen Nygaard Nadaraja set up a lively place for themselves and their son in NoPa. Mike Koozmin/Special to The Examiner » More Photos SAN FRANCISCO – Nish Nadaraja and Kristen Nygaard Nadaraja just might be a model young San Francisco couple: They live in a remodeled Victorian — which they’re trying to make as green as possible — tucked in a small alleyway in the ...
  • Vero Beach community connection: Nov. 1 Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 11:27PMCheck here for the latest community events and meetings.
  • Indian River County Community Connection: Oct. 31 Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 11:12PMEvents for Friday and Saturday:
  • North Iowans assess damage Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 12:20AMMASON CITY — Rosalyn Calhoun was bringing plants in from her snowy backyard Sunday when she noticed her front room was brighter.
  • This Weeks Events Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 7:10PMUntil 31 Dec 2008 Interactive tours where participants can have a look at, and try, a collection of toys, costume and furniture.... more details Until 23 Oct 2008 Troy and Gabriella are high school seniors who are likely to be separated once they both go to college and do their own thing.
  • This Weeks Events Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 7:10PMUntil 31 Dec 2008 Interactive tours where participants can have a look at, and try, a collection of toys, costume and furniture.... more details Until 23 Oct 2008 Troy and Gabriella are high school seniors who are likely to be separated once they both go to college and do their own thing.
  • Mike Harden commentary: Economic downturn hurts some Amish, too Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 3:31AMTo the casual observer out to savor the fall foliage in Holmes County, the windshield view of Amish farmers gathering the last of the corn might suggest that the so-called Plain People are among a fortunate few exempt from the effects of a national economy in free fall.
  • Mike Harden commentary: Economic downturn hurts some Amish, too Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 3:31AMTo the casual observer out to savor the fall foliage in Holmes County, the windshield view of Amish farmers gathering the last of the corn might suggest that the so-called Plain People are among a fortunate few exempt from the effects of a national economy in free fall.
  • Checklist Saturday, October 25, 2008 @ 2:16AMFall is an ideal time to plant shade trees. The cooler weather and early rain help young trees put down roots and get off to a strong start. The Sacramento Tree Foundation and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District are offering free trees through their Sacramento Shade program. Mature trees can cut home cooling costs during hot summer months by as much as 40 percent. For details: (888) ...
  • 5 ways to survive and thrive during economic crisis Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 4:45PMAmericans feeling the squeeze of our sluggish economy are desperately trying to find ways to resuscitate their wallets. From plump pump prices to ballooning grocery bills we are all looking for ways to save.
  • Ancient food revival Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 2:24PMThirty three people brought mesquite pods to be ground into flour at last Saturday’s 3rd Mesquite Milling and Mesquite Pancake Breakfast at the Bisbee Farmers Market.
  • CALENDAR Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 2:32AMBusiness