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Indiana surpasses Mississippi in gaming revenues Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 1:42PMJACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi, which has built much of its marketing for more than a decade around being the third largest gaming destination in the country, lost that title in 2009 to Indiana.
Democratic state senator switches to Independent Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 1:41PMTed Jackson / The Times-PicayuneThen Rep. Troy Hebert, D Jeanerette, on the floor of the House of Representatives in June 2007 at the state capital in Baton Rouge. Later that year he was elected to the state Senate.BATON ROUGE...
New Comodo Cloud Scanner Quickly Checks Pcs For Malware, Junk Files Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 1:41PMRather than grinding a PC to a halt as viruses used to do, today's malware may install itself and hover quietly in the background. It may activate the PC at scheduled times, using it as a relay station for spam. Or it may record confidential passwords and pass them back to the software's creator.
Strumming the heart strings Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 1:40PMOnce a week, Denise Boczek heads to Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury to play the harp.
New eye-tracking technology lets Ord girl express herself for first time Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 1:36PMIt seemed like a pipe dream a year ago, a made-up tool that only existed in Thad and Danelle Fields' most far-fetched dreams.
Vendor taking over Saturday Market on the River Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 1:35PMDowntown Augustas farmers market is being moved to new management.
MacUpdate Bundle: Parallels 5, Bee Docs Timeline 3D, more Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 1:35PMMacUpdate has launched its Spring Software Bundle, headlined by Parallels Desktop 5. The $50 bundle would normally sell for almost $400. It includes 10 applications, with an eleventh available for the first 10,000 purchasers -- they are currently approaching 3800 bundles in day one of the sale. Parallels Desktop 5 ($80) runs virtualizations of Windows and Linux on the Mac....
Yellow Pages Group Continues Environmental Commitment With Participation in Defi Climat Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 1:34PMMONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) - Yellow Pages Group (YPG) continues its environmental commitment by inviting all employees in Quebec to participate in the 2010 Défi Climat campaign. Until April 30, YPG is encouraging employees to contribute to reducing greenhouse gases (GHG) by choosing to adopt environmentally-friendly habits from among a list of over twenty possible actions ...
Find Your Inner Geek With JustAnswer(R) Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 2:09PMSAN FRANCISCO, March 15 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent years, the Do-It-Yourself lifestyle has been gaining in popularity as people look for ways to take control of their time and money.
New hand bacteria study holds promise for forensics identification Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 2:08PMForensic scientists may soon have a valuable new item in their toolkits -- a way to identify individuals using unique, telltale types of hand bacteria left behind on objects like keyboards and computer mice, says a new University of Colorado at Boulder study.
Brain plaques may explain higher risk of Alzheimer's based on mom's history Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 2:07PMA family history of Alzheimer's is one of the biggest risk factors for developing the memory-robbing disease, which affects more than 5 million Americans and is the most common form of senile dementia. Now an international collaboration led by NYU Langone Medical Center researchers has found the likely basis for this heightened familial risk -especially from the maternal side.
Ride for children Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 2:07PMSeveral hundred motorcycles descended upon Pelican’s on the Bayou Saturday afternoon for the third annual Bayou Country Riders Poker Run to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Microsoft makes test versions of Windows Phone 7 tools available Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 2:07PMMicrosoft made available for download on March 15 test versions of a number of the tools that developers can use to build applications for Windows Phone 7 devices.
InteQ to Launch InfraDesk 5.1 and InteQ SaaS Assurance Program at the 2010 Help Desk Institute Conference & Expo Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 2:05PMInteQ SaaS Assurance Program and InfraDesk 5.1 to be debuted at HDI 2010 Conference (PRWeb Mar 15, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/itil-service-desk/web-based-helpdesk/prweb3723654.htm
HOME PAGE Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 2:01PMGold glitters as investors gain 75% in six years WGC data show Indians shrewd in timing purchases. Indians have for long been among the world's largest consumers of gold, representing about a quarter of the global demand for the yellow metal ...
INFO-TECH Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 1:59PMTELECOMMUNICATIONS: No bids for 3G on first day The Department of Telecom did not receive any bids for 3G spectrum on the first day after it opened doors for applications. Bidders have to submit their applications between March 15 and March 19 to participate in the 3G spectrum auction. Most ...
Bush Presidential Library's Blueprints Filled With Green Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 1:55PMMar. 14--A big environmental change is coming to a muddy, skinned-off patch of former condominium land jammed up against one of Dallas' busiest freeways.
Doctors insist prostate cancer test saves lives Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 10:45PMExperts say the prostate cancer blood test has been successful in the fight against the disease, despite the man behind its creation describing it as "hardly more effective than a coin toss".
Google's Street View captures the moment a drunken Aussie keeled over outside his home Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 10:44PMA man who fell asleep in a drunken stupor on the grass outside his home was horrified to find his embarrassment posted on the internet.
Fair promotes healthy lifestyle Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 10:37PMA common New Year's resolution is to live a healthier lifestyle. Even though most New Year's resolutions have been abandoned by now, it may be time to bring this one back with the help of University of Wisconsin-Stout's Optimal Health Committee. According to committee chair Amy Miranda, the purpose of the Optimal Health Committee is "to provide the University of Wisconsin-Stout with ...
Video games train athletes for real games Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 10:32PMBy: Sam Weinberg | The News Record Quit yer Weinin' Every Cincinnati Bengals fan remembers the last play from the first game of the season against the Denver Broncos. Remember? The crazy catch by Brandon Stokley for the game-winning touchdown where he ran parallel to the goal line with 17 seconds left in t...
Season grasses could help bring back quail Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 10:31PMDo you want quail on your land? There is a starting point, according to wildlife biologists, and it’s in the grass.
Local Cyclists See Tech Trend Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 10:25PM(Springfield, MO) -- New tools are keeping local cyclists on track. They're taking advantage of familiar technology companies have previously steered in a different direction.
New Digg to get more personal, 'wicked fast' Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 10:18PMThe popular news-sharing site Digg is getting an overhaul that will personalize results, dramatically expand content and, most importantly, make the site "wicked fast," according to its makers.
Economy renders Flowery Branch project’s start shaky Funding is tough to find for Old Town Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 10:15PMThe first phase of construction on Old Town Flowery Branch, a $15 million project planned for downtown, had been pegged for a launch this summer.
March Madness: Mixed emotions on Tournament expansion Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 10:12PMUsually, the saying is “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” As far as the NCAA Tournament goes, the buzz and competitiveness surrounding March Madness isn’t something that needs improvement.
Activists See Social Media as Key Tool in Fight Against Extremism Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:40AMAverage citizens are using the Internet and mobile phones to fight violence, and the movement is set to grow. That was the message of a two-day London summit in which social media activists from around the world met to explore ways the Internet and mobile technology tools can be used to combat violent extremism.
Safe Harbour opens computer room Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:23AMUsually, Belinda Allen completes her online coursework and exams for the Penn Foster Career School at the Bosler Free Library.
Mind a powerful tool in aging well Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:23AMSTERLING — How you live your life now can effect how you age later in life. Nurse practitioner Paulette Carpenter spoke about “Aging with Grace and Vigor” at Ladies Lunch Out on Thursday.
Focus on mental health issues Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:16AMTHE Tasmanian Greens yesterday were the first major party to make Tasmania's mental health an election issue. Greens leader Nick McKim pledged to invest $300,000 over three years in suicide prevention programs and $910,000 in advocacy services for people with mental health issues.
Top 10 Google Apps Marketplace Apps [Lifehacker Top 10] Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:13AM# lifehackertop10 Google's Apps suite for domain owners and businesses has finally received some star treatment with the launch of the Apps Marketplace . Which Google-friendly apps are free, worth the cost, and entirely useful? These 10 are definitely worth a look. More »
Look for your census form in the mail next week Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:11AMThe U.S. Census Bureau is sending out letters this week notifying citizens that the 2010 census form will be sent out next week. The census, which is required by the Constitution every 10 years, aims to provide a count of every person living in the United States.
Bill passes making cell phones, texting while driving primary offense Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:03AMPolice may soon be able to pull over those cars whose drivers are talking on a handheld cell phone. The House reversed course Thursday night and, in an agreement with the Senate, approved a bill to make such behavior a primary offense.
Tool Giants Merge: Stanley Works Takes Over Black & Decker Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 10:57AMDivisions Shuffled; Jobs Will Shrink The Stanley Works' shareholders overwhelmingly approved a merger with Black & Decker on Friday and the deal closed at 5:01 p.m.
An iPhoneographer's six favorite apps Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:54AMThere are 2,897 photography apps available in the App Store. Glyn Evans sorts through every new release—each faux-film-filter, cropping, and tilt-shift tool—so you don't have to.
The Ultimate Buffett Scorecard Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:54AMYou don't get to be the third richest man in the world by tracking any stock index.
Twitter unveils tool to share tweeting locations Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:53AMA new feature unveiled Thursday gives Twitter users the option of including their location with the assorted musings posted on the Internet messaging service.
Free Reconditioning With WIDIA™ Solid-Carbide Drills Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:53AM(LATROBE, PA) – For a limited time, customers that purchase a new WIDIA™ solid-carbide drill are eligible for a free drill reconditioning. The free reconditioning is good for eligible drills purchased through June 30, 2010. (Customers have until September 30, 2010 to redeem the cards).
ADP Named to The 2010 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity(R) List Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:52AMDiversityInc List Now in Its 10th Year
Is proposed state soda tax unfair? Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:52AMArley Adams, left, and Calvin Lewis work on an oil change during clases at Lincoln Technical Institute in Whitestone. Photo by Liz Rhoades With childhood obesity at epidemic levels and New York State in a severe economic crisis, the governor says he has come up with a solution to help solve both problems: tax sweetened soft drinks.
YouTube gives Bahraini youth window to world Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:48AMLONDON, England (CNN) -- Esra'a al Shafei is a 23-year-old Bahraini dedicated to providing young people in the region with the opportunity of free expression. In 2006, she founded Mideastyouth.com, an award-winning Web site that enables young people from the region to voice their political and social concerns.
Varsity scores and schedule Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:46AMLoHud.com offers text alerts for breaking news by county, as well as for school closings and delays by school district. Sign up now.
Roy Smith: Insurance deadline looms Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:46AMSelecting which crop insurance to buy is a management decision. Monday, March 15 is the deadline for changing crop insurance coverage for farmers in most of the grain producing area of the country.
AP Source: Obama wants Yellen as Fed vice chair Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:45AMWASHINGTON – President Barack Obama intends to nominate Janet Yellen, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, to take over as vice chairman of the Federal Reserve, a person familiar with the selection said Friday. Yellen is considered a dove on monetary policy, meaning she is more concerned about high unemployment than rising inflation. As vice chair she would be the second ...
County health partners with law enforcement for crisis intervention training in Eureka Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:35AMFor six minutes on Thursday, Northcoast Resource Center Executive Director John Shelter experienced a state of paranoia and hallucination. He heard voices in his head, saw people on TV addressing him directly and thought his food looked and
Andantephone brings church organ into 21st century Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:31AMPlaying the pipe organ — it’s now as easy as walking.
ETHIOPIA: Real-life drama Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:30AMADDIS ABABA, 12 March 2010 (IRIN) - On stage in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, Mestihet Temane, 27, enacts the story of how, after the death of her parents, a young woman winds up alone on the streets with no money, no confidence and no support.
Medivir AB announces license agreement with Daewoong Pharmaceutical for MIV-210 drug Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:29AMMedivir AB (Sweden) today announced a license agreement with Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., (South Korea) for its hepatitis B virus (HBV) polymerase inhibitor drug, lagociclovir valactate (MIV-210).
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Croft back at it Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:25AMHere’s a scary thought for future Sylvania High School baseball opponents: Jacob Croft has been his usual dominant self on the mound this season despite a flaw in his pitching mechanics.