Gold through euro-colored glassesSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:31AMAfter spending our entire lives in a dollar-dominated world, we Americans naturally view gold through a dollar-centric lens.
Vail Valley Voices: A look in Vail's crystal ballSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:17AMEditor's note: The following is an excerpt from the Vail Homeowners Association monthly report in February. We plan to publish weekly excerpts from the association, which keeps a close eye on economic and political trends in and outside of the town. Forecasts by several Wall Street analysts continue to conclude that the pace of economic recovery could be slow and drawn out (Pimco/Gross ...
Aurora Las Encinas Hospital faces renewed scrutinyFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:27PMAs celebrity Dr. Drew Pinsky severs his ties with the institution, two unsupervised patients attempt suicide and others escape. A high-end psychiatric hospital in Pasadena where four patients died and one was raped in recent years is facing renewed scrutiny after inspectors learned of several recent escapes and near suicides.
Oscar Winners RevealedFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:12PMBill Everhart, The Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Mass. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences did an unusually good job of selecting nominees for this Sunday's Oscar awards, although it made it easy on itself by doubling the number of Best Picture choices.
Euro Gold Records 2Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:08PMAfter spending our entire lives in a dollar-dominated world, we Americans naturally view gold through a dollar-centric lens. We assume the gold charts we’re seeing are universal. But this isn’t the case, as investors around the globe view gold in their own local currencies.
Penny Mining Shares, U.S. Dollar and GoldFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:23PMPenny mining shares are poised for incredible gains in the next 12 – 18 months. But before we discuss the details we believe it is necessary to lay a foundation with a brief discussion of the U.S. Dollar and gold.
OmniVision Begins Mass Production of Megapixel Automotive Sensor for Advanced Driver Assistance SystemsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:31AMSANTA CLARA, Calif., March 4 -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. , a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced that the immediate availability of its OV9715 CMOS image sensor for use in 360-degree view and other stand-alone or multi camera automotive vision systems.
City of Charleston Budget UpdateThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:23PMThe city of Charleston is tightening the purse straps on this year's budget.
Why housing will slump againThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:51AMInvestor/lender Bruce Norris tells ocregister.com in a podcast interview that he believes that all the government aid going to the housing market won’t be enough to keep real estate — and the entire economy — from sliding back into a second...
Free health screening for FilipinosThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:17AMThe Philippine Consulate General is hosting its first quarter “Free Health Screening for OFWs” this Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the ground floor of the Marianas Business Plaza Building. Registration is at 7am-8am and the actual activity will be from 8am to 12pm.
FIFTH GEAR: Last place warrants NASCAR inspectionThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:56AM1 Is NASCAR really cracking down on the "start-and-park" teams? When Aric Almirola finished last in last Sunday's Sprint Cup race in Las Vegas for the second week in a row, he found NASCAR inspectors waiting in the garage area for an inspection that matched those generally reserved for the top five finishers.
Mailbag: March 4Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:40AMSuggesting that the other party involved in these situations is likely as drunk as the victim is naive.
Signs of the TimesWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:27PMLetters to the Boston editor, March 5, 2010 Regarding "A Walk on the Wild Side" , about the "Boston Combat Zone: 1969–1978" exhibit at the Howard Yezerski Gallery: the complete Naked i sign is owned by neon collector Dave Waller, who lent the Yezerski one section of it. SIGNS OF THE TIMES Regarding " A Walk on the Wild Side " (February 19), about the "Boston Combat Zone: 1969–1978" exhibit at ...
Findings: No suicidal signs before jail inmate hangingWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:01PMDA Mike Dugan, Sheriff Larry Blanton say Bend Police investigation found 'no evidence ... of any violation' of jail standards, policies in Redmond bank robbery suspect's suicide by hanging in the jail last month.
The Women In Film Foundation Announces 25th Anniversary of Film Finishing FundWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:00AMApplications are now being taken for the 2010 grant cycle for the WIF Foundation Film Finishing Fund, sponsored by Netflix. The application period is February 24-April 30, with winners notified by the end of August.
Moore under scrutiny in possible domestic violence incidentWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:20AMLAS CRUCES -- The Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office is looking into possible domestic violence involving Las Cruces City Manager Terrence Moore and his then-wife -- and hopes to interview them as soon as possible.
Google Buys Picnik: 6 Unanswered QuestionsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:59PMNow that Google has scooped up the photo-editing service, we have to wonder how Picnik will fit in to Google's vast collection of Web-based apps.
Google Buys Picnik: 6 Unanswered QuestionsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:19PMGoogle on Monday announced the acquisition of Picnik, a photo editing Web site. The move is not surprising considering Google's focus on promoting Web apps and the company's upcoming Google Chrome OS. Picnik will also be a great complement to Picasa, Google's photo storage and sharing site. In some ways, Picnik already integrates with Picasa along with Flickr, Facebook, and anywhere else you can ...
published online: 3/2/2010Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:36AMThe Burlington Blaze 13U girls volleyball won the Galena Spikers Tournament Feb. 27 in Galena, Ill. The members of the team are Tori Moore, Jacey Hicks, Kelci Hill, Riley Hale, Raegan Olson, Machaela Diaz, Courtney Cooper, and Stephanie Wills. The team is coached by Ashley Danekas.
Visionworks(R) Brings Value, Selection to Western PATuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:16AMOne of the nation's leading providers of eye care services has aggressively entered the Pittsburgh market with eight locations across Western PA. Visionworks is a full-service optical retail center that features several thousand private label and designer frames along with contact lenses at value prices.
CorrectionTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:36AMKCAC Four-Man Basketball League Tuesday 6 p.m. — Pioneer Tech vs. Whispering Willows; 7 — Butte Dental Acts vs. MSE; 8 — Noah's Arc vs. Moose Knuckle; 9 — Hertz Rent a Car vs. Z Team Wednesday 6 p.m. — Chevron Bombers vs. Silver Tip; 7 — Killoy's vs. Pioneer Technical; 8 — D-Baggers vs. Taco John's; 9 — Red's vs. Blue Ballers.
The future is bright for equitiesSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:06PMJanine Mace takes a look at the Australian equities market and finds the future looks good for investors, as long as they tread wisely.
Funding Substance Abuse ProgramsSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:13PMWhen the proposal to raise West Virginia's beer tax fizzled, it was no defeat for the bill's chief advocate.
GIrl Scout Cookies Hit the Mountain StateSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:28AMIn West Virginia, the Samoa is the most popular girl scout cookie. The Thin Mint comes in second place.
Tinley Park man and Olympic bobsledder share rare eye disorderSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:24AMDeerfield, Ill.--Gold medal winning Olympic bobsledder Steven Holcomb and restaurant owner and semi-professional pool player Steve Vranas of Tinley Park, Ill. dont have much in common but they share a rare eye disorder: keratoconus. Holcomb, who is part of the USA bobsledding team that capture gold in the Vancouver Olympics, first noticed he had eye troubles several years ago and was referred...
IWCC continuing educationSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:38AMThe Shelby County Center of Iowa Western Community College located in Harlan is offering the following March continuing education classes:
Help! My bulldog's got cherry eye!Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:21PMDr Dr. John, Our 3-year-old bulldog has a condition that has persisted for almost four months. We...
Ohio Leaders Want Money to Fight ForeclosuresSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:08PMOhio leaders say the state was unfairly omitted from a new $1.5 billion federal program to fight mortgage foreclosures.
Iraqi Students Head to WVUSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:08PMAn initiative to educate young Iraqis in America has already produced 13 applications and two engineering school acceptances at West Virginia University.
Doctor Pleads Guilty to Defrauding MedicareSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:07PMA doctor at a southern West Virginia pain clinic has pleaded guilty to allowing staff members to use his federal drug registration number to issue prescriptions.
A "Thrilling" Night at the ApolloSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:53PMOrganizers say since Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 got their start at the original Apollo, it only made sense to pay tribute to the King of Pop.
Huntington Budget Talks BeginSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:52PMOn the chopping block this week: revenue, contingencies, the Police Department, City Council, city clerk, human resources, and the legal department.
Barboursville Couple Honeymooning in Tsunami Zone, RelievedSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:08PMJoseph and City Jefferson are on the island of Maui for a little R&R, but now they are moving to higher ground hoping to stay safe during the storm.
Ohio Bars Can Fight Smoking Ban FinesThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:08PMA group challenging a policy used to enforce Ohio's ban on workplace smoking says a judge's ruling in favor of a Columbus bar means other taverns who have been cited by the Ohio Department of Health could have their violations tossed.
Finalists Named for WVU's Next MountaineerThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:08PMThe four will compete against each other in a cheer-off at Saturday's WVU-Cincinnati men’s basketball game.
Three Arrested in Flatwoods, Ky. Drug RaidThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:07PMOfficers arrested Mary Basenback, 46, of Flatwoods; Lawrence Basenback, 54 of Flatwoods; and Morris Jordan, 34 of Ashland.
Epson Stylus NX510 Wireless All-in-One Printer Deal of DayThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:14AMEpson Stylus NX510 Wireless All-in-One Printer Deal of Day is available at Amazon for $74.99. With the Epson Stylus NX510 you get the fastest print speed in its class, built in Wi-Fi and Ethernet networking, high quality scanning, better image enhancement...
Over-Arching Sovereign Debt CrisesThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:08AMUse the above link to subscribe to the paid research reports, which include coverage of several smallcap companies positioned to rise during the ongoing panicky attempt to sustain an unsustainable system burdened by numerous imbalances aggravated by global village forces.
Police Chase Ends in Crash Along I-77, Two Officers HurtThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:38AMWest Virginia State Police tell WSAZ.com two officers were injured in a police chase that ended in a crash along Interstate 77 between Fairplain and Ripley.
Visionworks(R) Brings High Quality Eye Care & Eye Wear to Western PAWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:47PMOn Friday, February 26 Visionworks will celebrate the grand opening of its newest locations in Monroeville Mall and South Hills Village. Â Visionworks is a full-service optical retail center that features several thousand private label and designer frames along with contact lenses at value prices.