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US state's 1st execution in years Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 9:23AMWashington state has executed its first prisoner in nine years, killing by lethal injection a 16-year death row inmate who raped, tortured and murdered a woman.
Sign language Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 9:00AMWHAT strange encounter is this? A European, his hand outstretched, greets an indigenous boy, who offers him a drink of putrid water.
Washington state executes man convicted of woman's 1991 rape, murder; 1st execution since 2001 Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 5:03AMWashington state executed its first prisoner in nine years early Friday, killing by lethal injection a 16-year death row inmate who raped, tortured and murdered a woman in the Seattle area.
Local Briefs: Sept. 10 Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 9:52PMA compilation of news items from the Madison County area:
Search on for vanished Markham teen Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 1:31PMThe search for a Markham teen who vanished two months ago has been taken to the next level, police announced Thursday.
Bob Marley Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 1:08PMThe Dresden Dolls are back together for the first time in three years, and have announced a short U.S. tour that'll take place around Halloween. It's all part of a celebration of their 10th anniversary.
Study led by B.C. researchers to lead to better ovarian cancer treatment Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 11:08AMVANCOUVER -- A team of 44 international scientists, led by B.C. researchers, have discovered a genetic mutation linked to two types of ovarian cancer and a common condition called endometriosis.
Payout after brain tumour mistake Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 10:08AMA former clergyman receives undisclosed substantial damages after a Nottingham hospital fails to diagnose a brain tumour.
Downtown to get quick spruce-up Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 7:49AMDowntown is getting a quickie cleanup this Saturday, in advance of the third annual Brantford International Jazz Festival, Sept. 18 and 19. Some vacant storefronts will get temporary businesses put in them, while others will have their windows covered with attractive art posters.[...]
Father left disabled after NHS fails to remove brain tumour for 4 years Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 6:42AMFormer church minister Adrian Underwood was told he was suffering from migraines when he first complained of severe headaches and weakness on his left side.
Mr Best and The Beatles in Liverpool Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 12:22AMBEATLEMANIA is big business, but if you want to chase after an original - and discover things you didn't know existed - you can't go past this tour.
Big city mom Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 11:26PMAlex McCord may be a real housewife, but she's not a typical one. June Cleaver never had to juggle a career and a jam-packed social calendar with raising Wally and The Beav. McCord, as one of The Real Housewives of New York City, does all those things while navigating the sometimes treacherous terrain of New York's high society.
Dr. Rock's concerts: A comprehensive list of regional attractions, Sept. 9, 2010-May 21, 2011 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 11:06PMPittsburgh hosts a one-time Bob Marley celebration on Sept. 23 with pretty much every Marley participating except Ziggy. Even Rita will be there. Two national acts also pull into area clubs: Blackfoot at Sandbar and Tantric at Sherlock's. See below for details.
These are troubled times for the Coalition, but worse is to come Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:44PMAll hell will break loose when the Chancellor unveils his spending cuts, says Benedict Brogan
No early Yukon election: Fentie Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:31PMYukoners will go to the polls next year, but not anytime before that, Premier Dennis Fentie says.
Experts question claim that Alexander the Great's half-brother is buried at Vergina Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:28AMClaims that a tomb at Vergina, Greece, the ancient burial place of the Macedonian royal family in the fourth century B.C., contains the body of King Philip III Arrhidaios, half-brother of Alexander the Great, and not Philip II, Alexander's father, are called into question by researchers in the UK.
iPhone app for U of A students Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:10AMStudents at the University of Alberta have introduced an iPhone application to help fellow students navigate around campus.
Experts question claim that Alexander the Great's half-brother is buried at Vergina Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:32AM( University of Bristol ) Claims that a tomb at Vergina, Greece, the ancient burial place of the Macedonian royal family in the fourth century B.C., contains the body of King Philip III Arrhidaios, half-brother of Alexander the Great, and not Philip II, Alexander's father, are called into question by researchers from the universities of Bristol, Manchester and Oxford.
VIDEO: 3D image used to slow drivers down Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 7:11AMA new road safety campaign in Vancouver uses a 3D image of a young girl chasing a ball to jolt drivers into slowing down.
2 hurt in Halifax Common attack Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:56AMTwo teenagers suffered cuts and bruises after they were attacked and robbed in the Halifax Common on Tuesday night.
McGill 1st in Canada in university rankings Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:55AMMcGill tops all other Canadian universities in the quality of education it provides and is 19th best in the world, according to the latest QS World University Rankings.
Aftershocks rattle nerves in New Zealand Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:56AMOfficials double estimate for repairing Christchurch damage after nearly 300 aftershocks in five days
Aftershocks plague New Zealand Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:08AMA powerful new 5.1-magnitude aftershock has rattled terrified residents of New Zealand's earthquake-stricken city of Christchurch.
Big quake aftershocks plague New Zealand city Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:25AMCHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - A powerful new 5.1-magnitude aftershock rattled terrified residents of New Zealand's earthquake-stricken city of Christchurch on Wednesday, as officials doubled their estimate for repairing the damage from nearly 300 aftershocks in five days.
Bluebird Blues TONIGHT at Ilminster Arts Centre Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 12:57AMTHE Bluebird Blues – featuring Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley with Bob Hall – will be making a special visit to the Ilminster Arts Centre at the Meeting House in East Street on Wednesday, September 8, to present their show.
Coyotes invite Wellwood to training camp Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 11:08PMKyle Wellwood has been invited to Phoenix Coyotes training camp on a tryout basis, the team announced Tuesday.
Family needs to raise $37,000 by month end Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:23PMA steep, narrow staircase in the home of Tiverton's Daniel Smith has become a safety issue and a liability for the six-year-old's caregivers to carry him to the bathroom, forcing his family to give him sponge baths and wash his hair in the sink.[...]
Shepparton homes to be isolated for days Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:16PMUp to 600 households in Shepparton were last night facing the prospect of several days' isolation as floodwaters from the Goulburn and Broken rivers threatened the town.
B.C. man loses right to care for wife Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 8:38AMAn elderly B.C. man is upset after a provincial health authority stripped him and his wife of their legal and financial rights following his complaints about his wife's care in the local hospital.
Corporate Taxation Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:28AMThe standard corporate tax rate applicable to companies registered in Malta is 35% and there are no thresholds for reduced rates of taxation applicable. There are no controlled foreign company, thin capitalisation or transfer pricing rules applicable under Maltese legislation.
B.C. man loses right to care for wife Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:21AMAn elderly B.C. man says a provincial health authority stripped him and his wife of their legal and financial rights after he complained about his wife's care in the long-term care wing of a local hospital.
In Pictures: New Zealand rocked by powerful earthquake Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:07AMA powerful magnitude-7.1 earthquake shook New Zealand's South Island early today. Related Stories ElBaradei attacks 'smear campaign' UK welcomed Taliban peace talks bid UK welcomes Taliban peace talks bid Pakistan skipper issues apology Crash survivors meet Chile families
City benefits from divestment of hospital Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:45AMBourke Playground will be expanded and revitalized after nearby hospital patients and staff make the move to the North Bay Regional Health Centre. Coun.[...]
New Zealand quake injures 2 Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 8:35AMChimneys and walls crumbled to the ground, roads cracked in half and residents were knocked off their feet as a powerful magnitude-7.1 earthquake rocked New Zealand's South Island early Saturday. The prime minister said it was a miracle no one was killed.
Buildings collapse, two injured in New Zealand quake Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:42AMChimneys and walls crumbled to the ground, roads cracked in half and residents were knocked off their feet as a powerful magnitude-7.1 earthquake rocked New Zealand's South Island early today.
Cody's representative on earth Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:44PMGAELIC GAMES: TOM HUMPHRIESon the countless hours of practice and the routine application of his genius that have made Henry Shefflin the icon among icons in black and amber
Earthquake hits New Zealand's South Island Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:56PMOnly two serious injuries were reported from the quake, which shook thousands of people awake when it struck at 4.35am near the southern city of Christchurch.
Mix Position: Norfolk's Discovery concert series returns in October Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:22PMThe next season of Norfolk's Discovery Music Series cranks up in October, organizers announced today.
Inuit family vows to unearth Franklin logs Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:15AMGJOA HAVEN, Nunavut -- The search for the logbooks of the ill-fated Franklin expedition -- the holy grail of Arctic exploration history -- has taken on new life.
Court orders return of Manitoba judge's sex-scandal photos Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:23AMThe man at the centre of a sex scandal involving a prominent Manitoba judge and her voyeur husband has been ordered by a judge to return all photos and e-mails involving the couple.
Porsche spice Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:38PMIF YOU think you see a lot of Porsches on the road here, wait till early next year. "You'll see the true impact of the bookings we are getting now only in the first quarter of 2011," says Porsche Asia Pacific managing director Christer Ekberg, in an interview with tabla!.
AM Doha Time Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:05PMSonia Gandhi, 63, is set to be chosen president of the ruling Congress for the fourth time, with all party office bearers nominating her for the post yesterday.
Ra Ra Riot Aren't Too Cool For Cats Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:07PMare a trendy bunch. Their recent video for "Boy," a bass-driven pop tune from their newly released LP The Orchard , features the hot trend of the moment in the indie rock scene: cats.
Sorell Family Practice Wins RACGP Tasmania General Practice Of The Year Award 2010, Australia Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:45AMSorell Family Practice in Sorell, 25 km north-east of Hobart, has been named the winner of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Tasmania General Practice of the Year Award 2010. The General Practice of the Year Award recognises the outstanding work of general practices, the commitment of the practice to ongoing quality improvements, the standard of facilities offered to ...
Eichmann was just 'hours from capture' in 1949 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:10AMAustrian police were just hours away from capturing Adolf Eichmann in 1949 until a loose lipped Israeli war veteran ruined their plans, according to a new biography of Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal.
Sonia sets several records in Congress history Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:05AMBy George Joseph, New Delhi, Sep 2 : As Sonia Gandhi is all set to be unanimously elected Friday for a fourth term as the Congress president, she will be setting several records in the history of the 125-year-old party, among them being the longest-serving incumbent.
Dr. Rock's concerts: A comprehensive list of regional attractions, Sept. 2, 2010-May 21, 2011 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:17PMCeltic Thunder returns to the Warner Theatre on Oct. 15, while Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey Circus brings its new "Illuscination" show to Tullio Arena for six shows in late October. See below for details.
Behind the scenes of Jonas Brothers' Camp Rock 2 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:34PMCamp Rock 2 finds the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato singing and dancing up a storm all over Ontario. A behind the scenes look at how it happened.
Charlottetown breaks temperature record Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:50PMCharlottetown shattered its record high temperature for Sept. 1 on Wednesday with a temperature of 30 C.
Speech to NZ Institute of Liquor Licensing Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:38PMThank you for inviting me to speak to you today. I’d particularly like to acknowledge Institute President Murray Clearwater.