More science proposed for Papio-LVThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:29AMThey wouldn’t have to be rocket scientists. But next year’s freshmen in the Papillion-La Vista Public Schools would have to take an extra semester of science under a proposed change to district graduation requirements.
Papillion resident receives nominations for his role in ‘Avatar’Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:29AMHe’s cinematographer for the top blockbuster of all time, “Avatar”, but Mauro Fiore of Papillion said he was surprised he got an Oscar nomination the morning of Feb. 2.
Man accused of raping, beating 5 daughtersThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:29AMPATERSON, N.J. - A New Jersey man with apocalyptic visions is accused of years of terrorizing his family, raping his five daughters and impregnating three, beating his children with wooden boards and even moving at one point to avoid child welfare investigators.
The ScoutThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:29AMThe Outback Bowl announced it will continue its contracts with the Southeastern Conference through the 2014 game. Previous announcements continued agreements with the Big Ten and ESPN.
Gay reflects on his years of public officeThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:29AMSen. Tim Gay has advice for his successor. “Be open to everyone’s view,” he said. “You’re never going to please everyone, but respect their point of view and make the best decisions you can.”
Asthma attacks confuse parentsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:29AMParents often miss opportunities to prevent their child from having an asthma attack because of confusion over how to intervene with medicine and the failure to identify early symptoms, Washington University School of Medicine researchers have found.
Notes from around the BNP Paribas Open for March 11Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:28AMA CASTLE FOR A PRINCESS: If MTV ever brings back Cribs, they will definitely need to go to Jelena Jankovic's home in the San Diego area when it's completed.
Shoot-out still on deputy's mindThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:28AMASHEBORO — Chad Oates knows that he’s lucky to be alive. A deputy with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department, Oates survived a nearly point-blank shootout with two men on May 12, 2009.
Full house at New Albany High School for school closings meetingMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:28PMThe auditorium at New Albany High School was filled to near capacity with more than 800 people who wanted to hear and voice their feelings on a plan to close four elementary schools in the New Albany Floyd County School district.
Girls playoffs: Columbia too much for East HallMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:26PMEast Hall's Jasmine Jenkins, left, stays in step with Columbia's Zuri Frost. DALTON – The East Hall girls basketball team made memories to last a lifetime this year, but couldn’t find a way back into the Final Four on Saturday, falling to Columbia 46-17 in the Class AAA quarterfinals in Dalton.
Boys playoffs: North Hall headed to first-ever Final FourMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:25PMNorth Hall's Lance White looks for a way through the Riverwood defense in Saturday's Class AAA quarterfinal game in Dalton. DALTON -- History was running out on North Hall, but the Trojans had come too far to let it slip away.
Sylvania pushes its record over .500Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:25PMSylvania High School baseball coach Alan Clayton made developing pitching depth a priority for his team in the early weeks of the 2010 season. The Rams saw those efforts pay off last weekend.
Proulx returns for 6th season with AlsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:24PMMatthieu Proulx’s relatively healthy, his frequently injured body responding to a diligent winter training regimen.
Georgia’s Burger wins Auburn InvitationalMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:24PMAUBURN, Ala. – Georgia freshman Emilie Burger fired a 1-under 71 to capture medalist honors at the one-day Auburn Invitational at the Auburn University Club on Sunday. “Emilie has been very solid all year,” head coach Kelley Hester said. “Even in the rounds where she didn’t score as well as she would’ve liked, she’s played well. [...]
Toyota honors Deer Lodge teacherSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:31AMDEER LODGE — Toyota has honored a Deer Lodge high school teacher as Ag Education Teacher of the Year by giving him a new pickup truck.
Charter school put on holdSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:30AMA plan for a proposed charter high school in Highlands Ranch has been delayed for one year after enrollment issues caused fewer students to officially sign up.
Denham tournament a successSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:30AMNineteen fourth and fifth grade boys and girls basketball teams all from the Douglas area competed in the 8th Annual Paul Denham Memorial tournament at Douglas High School Saturday.
Children’s health lecture plannedSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:30AMMouw Family Chiropractic: A Creating Wellness Center will hold a “Healthy Principles for Kids” lecture featuring Dr. Lindsey Lofstedt Tuesday, March 30, at 7 p.m. at Mouw Chiropractic located at 20 Power Drive, Suite No. 1.
Ten EGUSD wrestlers qualify for stateSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:30AMIt’s considered arguably the toughest state wrestling tournament anywhere in the country. The CIF California Wrestling Championships got underway this morning at Bakersfield’s Rabobank Arena with about 1,000 grapplers from all over the Golden State vying for the coveted title of state champion.
Waubun school to get $1M makeoverSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:30AMSuperintendent Mitch Anderson calls reform effort ‘more an opportunity than a slap in the face.’ The Waubun Secondary School is poised to take part in the most sweeping statewide crack at school reform in recent years.
Marching forth for studentsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:30AMMore than 100 teachers, students, supporters, parents and their children took to the streets Thursday in opposition to the state's education budget cuts.
Audubon Sports Boosters push weight trainingThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:58AMMembers of the Audubon Sports Boosters have asked AHS Administration and School Board members to put more emphasis on a weight training program for student athletes.
The goal at this lab is graduationThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:58AMIn December, Bellaire senior Khaleel Castillo found his world unraveling. A failing grade in his fall semester Government class meant his anticipated graduation this May was on hold.
FARINELLA: Behn there, done thatThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:56AMAnother local basketball milestone was reached Tuesday night, and as is often the case, the event itself was accompanied by an interesting backstory about what it took to get there.
Shamrocks trounce North boysThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:56AMATTLEBORO - Not only are these teams going to different divisions in the MIAA Tournament, they're also going there in different directions.
Panther’ season ends, but groundwork for success is thereThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:55AMLooking back on the season Kingwood Park’s boys basketball team just had, one could say that a foundation was put down for a dominant program. The Panthers took on all comers this season, including several 5A teams, and have emerged as a 4A team on the rise.
Big step for Mariners pitcherThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:55AMBattling back from elbow surgery, Ryan Feierabend pitches in a game for the first time in 18 months.
Mustangs finished after shocking lossThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:55AMAsk anyone in Kingwood whether or not they thought the Mustangs boys basketball team would be playing on the first week of March, and you’d have received nothing but “yes,” “yes” and “yes” as a response. The Mustangs were clearly the best team in District 19-5A, and despite not having a traditional low-post scorer, they were among the favorites to make it to the regional tournament.
Panthers send two locals to state wrestling meetThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:55AMKingwood Park’s wrestling team concluded its third season of existence by sending two wrestlers to the UIL Texas State Wrestling Championships, held last weekend in Austin.
'Fearless Freddie' highlights hall of fame classWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:15PMWhen the UNLV basketball team needed a big basket in its run to the Final Four in 1987, legendary coach Jerry Tarkanian only wanted the ball in one players’ hands — ‘Fearless’ Freddie Banks. Banks, who made 229 career 3-pointers from 1984-87 and is widely considered one of the program’s top all-time performers, is still being honored for his sharp-shooting.
Bozeman explosion: How social media kept people informedWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:15PMOn the morning of March 5, 2009 Philip Downer and David Howlett at Manifest Creative in Four Corners had just sat down to check their social media profiles when they heard the news - there was an explosion in downtown Bozeman.
Shop Talk : Not to be missedWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:15PMWe've heard it before...Sale, Sale, Sale! Well, this time of the year, some stores are knocking down their prices or offering unlimited sales to make room for new inventory. These sales are not to be missed, but you better hurry: many end this Sunday, March 7.
Mexican woman: 2 kids with scandal-tainted priestWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:15PMA Mexican woman charged Wednesday that the deceased, scandal-tainted founder of a conservative Roman Catholic religious order led a double life and fathered two children with her.
Utah Marine killed in AfghanistanWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:15PMOREM, Utah (ABC 4 NEWS) A U.S Marine from Orem has been killed in Afghanistan. The Department of Defense says 19-year-old Lance Corporal Carlos Aragon died Monday.
Art : Class distinction at FeatherstoneWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:15PMThere is a significant gap between learning and applying, between experiencing something in the sanctuary of a classroom and exposing yourself to the competitive, often harsh environment of everyday routine.
A mission, a passionWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:15PMVictoria Campbell is not one to be told that she can't do something. When the 34-year-old Vineyard native considered going to Haiti a few days after the January 12 earthquake to see if she could help, friends and family told her it was too dangerous and probably not even feasible.
Flame arrives on Parliament Hill, set for journey to Paralympic GamesWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:14PMFor the second time this winter, the House of Commons was alight in the glow of international competition Wednesday afternoon, as MPs paid tribute to an iconic burning torch.
Corning West girls challenge M-E in Class A basketball title gameWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:14PMCorning West's girls basketball team lost four in a row to conclude the regular season, but Sonny Spera, coach of top-seeded Maine-Endwell, is preparing his squad to take on an opponent with vast offensive potential in Thursday's Section 4 Class A championship game at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena.
Sports complex critics still crying foulWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:14PMYou could say they have the endurance of a soccer player. Dogging City Hall for months, a passionate clan of conservationists scolded the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor Ralph Becker this week for the imminent release of a voter-approved $15.
Sight was lost, not spiritSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:36AMBRISTOL, Conn. - Jim Sadecki's living room in Bristol is decorated with family photos, mementos of his Air Force career, and the stuffed head of the first buck he killed after losing his eyes.
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