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Poor Bill Gates: Mexican Telecom Tycoon Grabs Richest Man Title Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:07AMMicrosoft co-founder Bill Gates is no longer the world's richest man according to the annual Forbes magazine list released Tuesday, but it's not like he's going to have to go crawling back for his old job either.
Phuket Chinese Cemetery Ablaze Again Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:00AMPhuket Hotels Phuket Resorts Phuket Accommodation Phuket Real Estate Phuket Villas Phuket Spas Phuket Bungalows Phuket Tours Phuket Golf Phuket Bars Phuket Diving
Mission accomplished Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:59AMThey went, literally, to the end of the Earth to help raise money to fight neurofibromatosis, otherwise known as NF.
EU advises member states on stringent measures against piracy off Somalia Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:50AMEU advises member states on stringent measures against piracy off Somalia
So solid Pru Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:29AMIt is difficult to put a price on a good brand but there is little doubt that it influences our actions on who we trust and ultimately who we buy from.
Sauntering Jones pleases all the ages Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:12AMEVERYONE should see Tom Jones hit a sailing, wailing six-second "ohhhhh" note at least once in their lives.
Move over Bill: Microsoft co-founder Gates no longer world's richest man Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:03AMMicrosoft co-founder Bill Gates is no longer the world's richest man according to the annual Forbes magazine list , but it's not like he's going to have to go crawling back for his old job either.
Photo gallery: Vermilion library set to unveil $4.9M expansion Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:52AMVERMILION — The books are dusted and arranged, the “green” roof is already starting to show signs of growth, and patron-friendly features including new meeting rooms, a kitchen and fireplace are all waiting to usher in a new era in the history of Ritter Public Library. In progress for more than a year, the library’s $4.9 [...]
BUSINESS BRIEFS Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:38PMZeebrugge LNG terminal to get cargo on March 20 The Zeebrugge liquefied natural gas terminal in Belgium will receive a delivery of the fuel on March 20, according to the port’s website. The Al Deebel LNG carrier is due to arrive on that date after sailing from Ras Laffan.
Today: H 9 /L -3 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:34PMJohn McKay reviews recent DVD releases. Russian officials preview what to expect at the 2014 Olympics. - Watch Online
Defending Oz: with oils and Learjets Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:33PMDepartment of Defence spends huge sums on luxury items.
Ocean 'termites' could be key to biofuels Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:32PMOnce the scourge of the seven seas because of their appetite for wooden sailing ships, gribbles could hold the secret to turning wood into biofuels.
West Zone enters final Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:23PMVADODARA: It was searing heat from the sky till it rained sixes. Fifteen of them flooded the Motibaug Cricket Ground as West amassed 335 for eight and inflicted an ignominious 216-run defeat on Central Zone in their Deodhar Trophy semifinal on Monday.
Rachel Alexandra to face 4 rivals in 2010 debut Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:22PMNEW ORLEANS (AP) - Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra will face female rivals in her 2010 debut in Saturday's New Orleans Ladies at the Fair Grounds. The 4-year-old filly drew the No. 2 post position Monday. Also entered are Fighter Wing, Zardana, Unforgotten and Clear Sailing.
Rachel Alexandra to face 4 rivals in 2010 debut Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:17PMHorse of the Year Rachel Alexandra will face four rivals in her 2010 debut in Saturday's New Orleans Ladies at the Fair Grounds.
Nostalgia (and Frisbees) in the air at Wham-O Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:12PMThese days, the action is coming fast and furious at Wham-O, with a new owner, a push into preschool playthings, an eco-friendly toy material and a sense of overall renaissance.
Seafarers' scourge provides hope for biofuel future Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:09PMFor centuries, seafarers were plagued by wood-eating gribble that destroyed their ships, and these creatures continue to wreak damage on wooden piers and docks in coastal communities.
Rachel Alexandra to face 4 rivals in 2010 debut Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:03PMHorse of the Year Rachel Alexandra will face female rivals in her 2010 debut in Saturday's New Orleans Ladies at the Fair Grounds. The 4-year-old filly drew the No. 2 post position Monday. Also entered are Fighter Wing, Zardana, Unforgotten and Clear Sailing. Rachel Alexandra will be making her first start since beating older males in the Woodward Stakes at Saratoga on Sept.
Losses all round for NZ sides, bar the Crusaders Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:53PMIt hasn't been a good weekend for the New Zealand Super 14 teams, with four of them suffering losses.
Ridgeview boys control D-III in win over Hoover. Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:36PMThe school with Division I enrollment, Division I talent and, above all, big-time problems that appear to be behind it, did as expected and dominated the Central Section Division III boys basketball championship Saturday at Selland Arena.
Boating Calendar Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:13PMSAFETY-AT-SEA SEMINAR: US Sailing president Gary Jobson will serve as keynote speaker for the 31st annual Annapolis Safety-at-Sea Seminar, presented by the Marine Trades Association of Maryland and the United States Sailing Squadron.
Put your best paw forward Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:11PMHer name is Lola and she is a showgirl. But she definitely isn't who Barry Manilow was signing about. By Shannon Lee Zirkle — The Capital Edgewater resident Becky Dove’s Rottweilers, Mia and her son Braun, strike a pose.
Mayor getting high praise from those across the table Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:04PMAlderman Russ Ouellette could hardly believe the words coming out of his mouth.
Regional notebook: Ex-Yank Cerone to speak at celebrity breakfast Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:56PMn Former Yankee catcher Rick Cerone will be the guest speaker at the St. Vincent SWIM Across the Sound's 14th annual celebrity breakfast on Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. in the ballroom of the Holiday Inn , 1070 Main S., Bridgeport.
The Watchdog | Parking at site of stalled project sets west Plaza driver on edge Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:09PMToday’s problem This day we explore the flow of traffic for morning commuters through the Country Club Plaza, where Darrin Dressler became frustrated. He noticed cars were parking in the left lane of the street that takes northbound drivers past the stalled West Edge project.
National Women's History Project's 30th anniversary brings new emphasis on women in history Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:56PMHarriet Tubman crossed into the slave states 19 times to bring about 300 slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad. A better understanding of women's roles in history is the theme of this year's National Women's History month. Used to...
Chile's coast haunted by fear, desolation Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:17AMA deadly tsunami followed the massive earthquake, leaving the small beach enclave of Dichato a ghost town. Aid has been slow to arrive, but looters were swift. Barely a building remains standing in this once-pleasant beach resort that slopes up from Dichato Bay, a scenic cove largely shielded from the open Pacific.
Exhibit honors sports hall of famers Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:05AMMike Busch stood at a podium in the lobby of the Arundel Center last night and called Alan Pastrana his boyhood hero. Long before he became Speaker of the House for the state of Maryland, Del. Busch was a standout football player at St. Mary's High. Busch looked up to Pastrana and knew all about...
Phuket Gallery Hosts Day-Night and Day Exhibition Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:00AMThe work of Vietnamese artist Nguyen Tan Cuong will be on display at a new exhibition in Phuket.
Web site of the week Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:43AMOnline Adventure site of the week: www.active.com With a busy schedule, staying active can be tough. It's harder than it looks to get in shape, lose weight and have a social life at the same time. But now there's www.active.com, an interactive Web site that gives you tips and support along your fitness journey.
Sssssurbiton says so long to 13ft snake Norris Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:12AMSurbiton bid farewell on Thursday, February 25, to a 13ft python that had worked its way into the town’s children’s hearts.
‘Seven continents by 70’ fulfilled Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:55AMA number of years ago a relative showed a book about visiting all seven continents to Virginia Goerger. The author did this by the time she was 70. “I thought to myself, 'I could do that,'” Goerger said.
Count down to the world's biggest dinghy show Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:38AMLess than a week to go... There is less than a week until the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010, the only show in the world dedicated exclusively to dinghy sailors and it’s not too late to get your ticket and be in with a chance of winning some fantastic prizes for your club.
Croatia: Summer festival-hopping Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:35AMNatalie Paris enjoys medieval revelry and art house films at a string of festivals along the Adriatic.
Farm system Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:27AMROYERSFORD -- No head coach wishes to be a part of an incredible comeback -- that is, until that coach is down 20 points after one quarter.
Month-long trek to circumnavigate the state of Florida Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:19AMMIAMI — Think Iditarod minus dogs and sleds and you get the Ultimate Florida Challenge that begins Saturday on Tampa Bay.
Mast breakage hinders record attempt Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:14AMSebastian and Benji, on their 49er Olympic class dinghy, speed off into the fascinating open sea. Photo by Kurt Arrigo Sebastian Ripard, 24, and Benji Borg, 20, who recently announced their common aspiration of going for Gold at the Olympics are following a tough 3-year training programme which presently includes 3 hours of daily gym sessions and 4 days on the water; leaving no time for social ...
Voyage of Discovery: Vietnam, Cambodia Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:13AMAfter docking in Ho Chih Minh City (Saigon) we immediately got on an airplane and flew to Phnom Penh, the capitol of Cambodia. We visited museums, palaces, and took a sunset boat trip on the Mekong. But the transforming moment for 60 of us (students, faculty and Lifelong Learners) was our visit to the Palm Tree Orphanage where 80 children ages 1-24 live as one big family, taking care of each ...
CBS4 RTV4 WHBF Quad Cities, IL / IA News Weather SportsDavenport Company Moving To Bettendorf Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:50PMIn about three months, River Gulf Grain has to be off the Davenport riverfront, and now it has somewhere to go. The grain company is planning on moving to the Bettendorf riverfront.
Dunes and dates, sea and sand Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:23PMGabrielle Costa joins a new cruise route around the United Arab Emirates.
Michael Willoughby Skills categor(ies): • Feature writers • Reporters • Copywriters • Picture researchers ... Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:02PMOther information: A former staff writer on construction, design and transport for Building magazine, onoffice and FX, I want to share my experience, sharp writing style, excellent observational eye with editors and corporate clients.
Celtics Snap Two-Game Skid With Road Win Against Pistons Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:02PMThe host Detroit Pistons hung with the Celtics for three quarters, but the men in green took care of business in the fourth, knocking down key shot after key shot when it mattered most in order to snap a two-game losing skid with a solid win on the road, 105-100. Everything clicked offensively down the stretch for the Celtics, who outscored Detroit 33-25 in the fourth quarter. Everyone was ...
Quow, Lucas lead First Citizens Awards candidates Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:01PMAthletics is set to take centre stage from 7.30 tonight when the First Citizens Sports Foundation 2009 awards ceremony is held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Wrightson Road, Port of Spain.
Geist - Walkthrough Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:24PMGeist (GCN) Geist, Gamecube
Horse racing: Rachel runs again, stays the course Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:17PMHorse of the Year Rachel Alexandra turned in her most serious work in advance of her season debut, covering six furlongs in 1:13 3/5 at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans Tuesday morning.
Jay Leno flops back into 'Tonight Show' chair Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:16PMIt's like he never left. Or refuses to leave, depending on how happy you are to have Jay Leno back as host of NBC's Tonight Show.
Keith helps Canada strike gold Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:08PMAgony and ecstasy is what David Keith experienced as he watched Canada’s Olympic mens hockey gold medal game.
question of the week Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:07PMCommuters, travellers and anyone who relies on products from the Lower Mainland should brace themselves for higher costs as B.C. Ferries fares are going up April 1.
Dead skateboarder's family say thanks Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:03PMThe family of a man killed when he fell from his motorised skateboard in Havelock have returned to Marlborough to pay tribute to the "wonderful" community for its "massive outpouring of aroha".
Argentina's president to meet Hillary Clinton over Falkland Islands row Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:50PMIts president, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchneris, is meeting the U.S. secretary of state at the inauguration of Uruguay's new president Jose Mujica in Montevideo.