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  1. Obama and family paint walls at local middle school


    USA Today - David Jackson - 2 hours ago

    President Obama and his family are commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day with a service event at a Washington, DC, ...
    Better angels of our nature- Janesville Gazette (blog)
    MLK Day celebrated across nation- CollegeNews
    KTVN - San Diego Union Tribune
    all 5872 news articles »


  2. USA Swimming Grand Prix, Austin: Missy Franklin Wins Three Events ...


    SwimmingWorldMagazine.com - 16 hours ago

    MISSY Franklin continued to shine tonight at the Austin Grand Prix, winning all three of her events in a 30-minute span. The first event of the evening ...
    Phelps returns to competition- Vancouver Sun
    Phelps, Lezak, Franklin among Austin Grand Prix winners- Austin American-Statesman
    all 388 news articles »


  3. Dynamic Trio Inducted into USA Triathlon Hall of Fame


    Xtri.com - 1 hour ago

    The event honored the third class of the Hall of Fame - Bradley-Cox, ... Scott's father, Verne, is also a member of the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame. ...
  4. Marriage Equality Events Today/Tomorrow: Beverly Hills, LA, San ...


    Gayapolis - 3 hours ago

    If you know of any other events - rallies, meetings, phonebanking, etc - please use the link below to add your event to our list! --USA, CA, Beverly Hills: ...
  5. Dragon Gate USA News & Notes


    Wrestling News World - Gabe Sapolsky - 47 minutes ago

    Dragon Gate had its core shaken over the weekend with a ripple effect on Dragon Gate USA. ...Events section for the updated lineups. ... DGUSA.tv Live
  6. Solar Decathlon bumped from National Mall


    Tucson Citizen - 4 hours ago

    by USA Today Feed on Jan. 15, 2011, under USA Today News ORLANDO – University ... Mall has been harmed by decades of hosting high-profile public events. ...
  7. USA Triathlon agrees discount deal with Avis Rent A Car


    Insidethegames.biz - 44 minutes ago

    It will also gain new customers through advertising in USA Triathlon Life ... and helping their members take part in multi-sport events around the world. ...
    Bob Wendling Named USA Triathlon President- SFCPressPoint (press release)
    all 2 news articles »
  8. USA Luge puts 3 women in top 15 as Huefner and Germans dominate in ...


    SFCPressPoint (press release) - 4 hours ago

    For good measure, Germany completed the weekend sweep of the four events by winning the team relay, which is seeking inclusion into the 2014 Winter Olympic ...
  9. Wind Power Mexico


    The Low Carbon Economy - 7 hours ago

    With wind power events across Europe, the USA and Asia, Green Power Conferences look forward to welcoming you to Mexico's premier wind energy conference. ...


  10. Many Baby Boomers race to keep fit, put focus on staying in shape


    USA Today - David Leon Moore - 18 hours ago

    USA Triathlon had 58073 members in 2005. This year, it had 134932, and, despite their ... NYRR stages a number of events but its biggest one — in fact, ...


  11. Mos Def tour updates


    FasterLouder - 19 hours ago

    ... be hampered by a series unfortunate events; including the Queensland floods and family illness, which has delayed the rapper's departure from the USA. ...
  12. USA Swimming Grand Prix, Austin: Missy Franklin Posts Sizzling 100 ...


    SwimmingWorldMagazine.com - 1 day ago

    Breeden swept the butterfly events with a win tonight in 2:10.89 as Hersey finished ... With world record holder Michael Phelps sitting out this event, ...
  13. USA's Lauren Davis flashes her confidence in first Grand Slam shot


    USA Today - Joe Fleming - 21 hours ago

    By Bush Enos By Joe Fleming, USA TODAY Lauren Davis' first Grand Slam ... and USTA pro circuit events and the USTA Australian Open Wild Card playoff, ...
  14. Fitness events


    Daytona Beach News-Journal - 13 hours ago

    USA WEIGHTLIFTING: competitive and noncompetitive USA Weightlifting strength ... USA WEIGHTLIFTING/STRONGMAN: competitive and noncompetitive strength ...
    Sports FYI- Daytona Beach News-Journal
    all 14 news articles »


  15. TTR shake up in Laax


    Ski Club of Great Britain - 21 minutes ago

    A strong performance from Kelly Clark in the Halfpipe gifted the USA another victory. "It's great winning another 6Star event” said the 27-year old, ...


  16. 'Social Network,' Bale Globe-trot toward Oscars


    USA Today - Scott Bowles - 13 hours ago

    BEVERLY HILLS — With the Golden Globe Awards ... But do big Hollywood events like this lead to job offers for the actors? ...
    Golden Globes Bosses Sued- Contactmusic.com
    Inside The Globes: Christian Bale Wins Night's First Award- Access Hollywood
    all 5591 news articles »


  17. Venezuela: Would we wake up one morning and find the USA gone?


    VHeadline.com - 7 hours ago

    International events, especially occurrences in North America, directly affect ... The USA is an imperialist country in the epoch of globalization, ...
  18. Steelers fan sent home from Tacoma middle school on Seahawks ...


    USA Today - Mike Bambach - 19 hours ago

    Both have covered sports media and marketing for USA TODAY. Both have tackled the sports biz ranging from what's behind mega-events such as the Olympics and ...
  19. Music at the Meetinghouse: "500 Years of Music for Guitar"


    Madison CT Patch - Nathan Bayreuther - 8 hours ago

    ... recently presented more than 300 solo concerts throughout the USA and Europe. ... For more information on this event and other Music at the Meetinghouse ...
  20. Greensburg a finalist for "coolest small town in US"


    Kiowa County Signal - 1 hour ago

    By Anonymous USA—Small town USA: fascinating towns that make up the fabric ... town is heralded for two major food events: the Lewisburg Chocolate Festival, ...
  21. Flooding Doesn't Dampen Australia Open


    NPR - 1 day ago

    This first, grand-slam event of the year also serves as the launch of the 2011 tennis season. NPR's Liane Hansen previews the Australian Open with USA ...
    Nadal, Wozniacki top seeds for Australian Open | AM Briefing- Seattle Times
    Alan Wilkins: Australian Open Preview- ESPN STAR Sports
    all 4661 news articles »


  22. Top cats compete in Peterborough


    Peterborough Today - 5 hours ago

    The city event was just one of a number of TICA shows this weekend, including one in Wisconsin, USA, and another in Minsk, Belarus. ...


  23. Nabeel announces to contest election of USACA President


    Associated Press of Pakistan - 4 hours ago

    LAHORE,Jan 17 (APP): Former Vice President,USA Cricket Association ... ICC to USACA to promote cricket and to have international cricketing events in USA. ...


  24. USA Cycling's Sean Petty responds: Criterium ruling has no bearing ...


    velonews.competitor.com - Brian Holcombe - 2 days ago

    This entire issue of Pro Continental and ProTeams being restricted from national level events dates back to the 2009 Tour of the Gila. Has USA Cycling ...
    Tour of the Battenkill loses UCI status for 2011- VeloNation
    NRC criteriums added to international UCI Criterium Calendar- Bike World News
    all 3 news articles »


  25. Fate for soccer players in USA


    Drexel University The Triangle Online - 3 days ago

    An event that had parents and would-be well wishers scrambling to and fro. For the focus of all this frantic energy, this event marked the end of childhood, ...
  26. Live Coverage Focus of HDNet Fights in 2011


    MMAFighting.com - Daniel Herbertson - 1 hour ago

    Following the one-off Yarennoka event on December 31, 2007, Simon was approached by FEG USA Director Mike Kogan about broadcasting K-1 Hero's. ...
  27. Running notebook: USA Fit becomes more inclusive


    Houston Chronicle - Roberta MacInnis - 4 days ago

    After three years, the USA Fit Marathon and Half Marathon seems to have ... The Sugar Land event... was first held in January 2009 as an alternative to the
  28. Lincoln: Getting ready for Games


    Cincinnati.com - David Holthaus - 22 hours ago

    ... 2011 Dan Lincoln is president and CEO of the Cincinnati USA Convention ... This has already opened us up to major arts and special events-kinds of ...
  29. Newsflash: Tour of the Battenkill Withdraws from UCI


    Bike World News - Al Fresco - 3 days ago

    “It's been a tough year for event sponsorship for sure, but this latest blow by USA Cycling today to allow criteriums access to Pro Continental Teams and ...
    Lack of funding forces Gila off the UCI calendar- Cyclingnews.com
    SRAM Tour of the Gila gives up spot on UCI calendar- velonews.competitor.com
    Tour of the Gila 2011 NRC status adjusted- Bike World News
    Cyclingnews.com - Glens Falls Post-Star
    all 14 news articles »
  30. Women's golf builds on strong fall finish


    El Paso Inc - Bob Stull - 1 hour ago

    Huang earned Conference USA Player of the Week honors after tying for second ... and five women's basketball games, and a variety of Olympic sports events. ...
  31. Taylor to succeed Brideau as president of Columbia St. Mary's


    Milwaukee Small Business Times - 1 hour ago

    To register to attend Friday's event, visit www.biztimes.com/trends. ... Securitas Security Services USA announced it has been chosen by the Milwaukee ...
  32. Dragon Gate USA News Update


    Wrestling News World - Gabe Sapolsky - 3 days ago

    We aren't sure why she wants to be on these events, but we sure are going to ... We have the updated lineup for this event at the end of this release. ...
  33. White Collar Returns With “Burke's Seven”


    Pop Culture Zoo - Joseph Dilworth Jr - 17 hours ago

    USA's White Collar returns after a long break to resume ... Next week, we get a flashback to events before the series began and ...


  34. Top Gear SA festival goes epic


    Independent Online - Jesse Adams - 11 hours ago

    Jeremy Clarkson and all of his chommies from Brand Events UK (the team ... such as Pebble Beach in the USA and the the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK, ...


  35. 2011 LPGA schedule: 25 events, including one with no prize money


    USA Today - Steve DiMeglio - 6 Jan 2011

    By Sam Greenwood, Getty Images By Steve DiMeglio, USA TODAY That's what 132 players will do in the inaugural RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup in March, ...
  36. The Dubai Pearl Exchange hosts two major international pearl trade ...


    AME Info - 9 hours ago

    ... including representatives from Europe, the USA, the Middle East and Asia. Commenting on the events, Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman of DMCC, ...
  37. Loughner family: 'We don't understand why' the 'heinous events ...


    USA Today - 5 days ago

    "We wish we could change the heinous events. ... We are so very sorry for their loss." The family asks the news media to respect its privacy. USA TODAY's ...
    Gabrielle Giffords has reputation of a fighter- Dailyrecord.com
    Arizona shooting: Blame, gun politics in aftermath- AZ Central.com
    Yahoo! News - Fox News
    all 16841 news articles »


  38. Pezzano: Take time to enjoy a tourney


    NorthJersey.com - Chuck Pezzano - 4 hours ago

    That means in huge entry events such as the annual USBC championships you can ... The supervising staff, all former Team USA coaches, includes Fred Borden, ...
  39. USA Seventh in Relay as Spillane Returns


    Cross Country Skier - 2 days ago

    The USA was seventh after the jump, putting them a minute back in the cross country event behind the jump-leading French team. Taylor Fletcher led off the ...
  40. Butler, Sieber, And More To Perform At Theatreworks USA Gala ...


    Broadway World - 2 days ago

    Tickets to the event (starting at $500 for cocktails, dinner and the show/awards ceremony) may be purchased by calling Theatreworks USA Development Manager ...
  41. Lawmakers debate level of security they need


    USA Today - Alan Gomez - 6 days ago

    By Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images By Alan Gomez, USA TODAY WASHINGTON — US Rep. ... requested that local police stand guard during some public events in her ...


  42. Recharge your fitness


    York News-Times - Chris Blanke - 6 hours ago

    Start planning now for the 15th annual Family Health & Fitness Day USA - September 24, 2011. This is a national health and fitness event for families set ...
  43. Ronald Reagan Had Alzheimer's While In White House


    Visit Bulgaria - Marina Dimova - 4 hours ago

    ... anniversary next month that is scheduled to kick start a year of eventsUSA, regarded as one of its most successful. ... commemorating the 40th President of

  44. Lakshya 2010-11 concludes at TBS, University of Jammu


    India Education Diary - 1 day ago

    The Two-day Fest included various events that were designed to test the knowledge, ... Oracle (China) and Ms. Shikha Chopra, Associate, Goldman Sachs (USA). ...


  45. Expansion begins on soccer/track complex


    Central Florida Future - Anthony Scalco - 19 hours ago

    "This gives us a better opportunity to host championship events in NCAA and Conference USA in soccer [and] track ..." said Senior Associate Athletic ...
  46. Local sports calendar of events/local sports notices


    Battle Creek Enquirer - 1 day ago

    All ages welcome; all levels of experience welcome; MYWAY and USA Wrestling sanctioned ... For every birdie that Morse makes in pro golf events during 2011, ...
  47. International Players Top USA in PBA World Series of Bowling Team ...


    Boxscore News - 9 Jan 2011

    For two weeks, nearly 250 of the world's best bowlers battled each other in a grueling series of individual events during the Professional Bowlers ...


  48. World's best solar home? DOE's 2011 Decathlon is bumped from ...


    USA Today - Wendy Koch - 2 days ago

    ORLANDO - University teams vying to build the world's ... Mall has been harmed by decades of hosting high-profile public events. ...


  49. China's changing attitude to journalism


    BBC News - 2 hours ago

    China was obviously the place where one of the great economic events of our ... in Britain and Germany in the early 19th century and the USA in the 20th. ...
  50. Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Grand at Foxwoods Report December


    Hotel Interactive, Inc. - 2 hours ago

    On the sports entertainment side, Foxwoods will host a boxing event on January 15 at Fox Theater featuring bouts between USA Boxing Connecticut and New ...
  51. Need help training for the Portland Marathon? Portland Fit 2011 ...


    OregonLive.com (blog) - Kelly Barten - 4 hours ago

    Portland Fit is a part of the award-winning USA Fit family of training programs. ... we will participate in a few special events as part of our training. ...


  52. Giant Weekend of Hot Cars, Hot Chili and Golf Bring Big Crowds To ...


    Mesquite Local News - 2 hours ago

    Future special events at the CasaBlanca include the Queen of Hearts Bunco Feb. 5 at the CasaBlanca to benefit ... 7-10; and USA Senior Softball March 21-26.
    ASX:HCH


  53. MLK Day Happenings in Santa Monica


    Santa Monica Mirror - Lynne Bronstein - 12 hours ago

    The events are co-sponsored by Santa Monica College, Santa Monica College Associates, the City of Santa Monica, RAND Corp., and SGI-USA. ...
  54. Timeline shows Loughner's actions hours before arrest


    USA Today - Jack Gillum - 2 days ago

    By H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAY By Jack Gillum, USA TODAY TUCSON — In the early morning ... A timeline of events, made public this afternoon by the Pima County ...
    Should Colleges Be Responsible for Monitoring Students' Mental Health?- ABC News
    Arizona shooting update: Pima County honors Arizona shooting ...- Examiner.com
    Gun control: time for a rethink?- The Guardian
    CNN - WIBW
    all 3431 news articles »


  55. PCA: Past to present


    FOXSports.com - 1 day ago

    In the six years since Hansen's win, the PCA Main Event title has been won by players from the UK, Canada, the USA and France — a range of nationalities ...
  56. Alumni Football USA is coming back to Grant County


    Silver City Sun News - 3 days ago

    According to events coordinator, Beau Ingram, men from 18 years old to 50 years old have played in these games. Alumni Football USA supplies the helmets, ...
  57. American men's tennis in 'a crucial period of transition'


    USA Today - Douglas Robson - 4 days ago

    With names such as Sampras, Agassi, .... the offseason are focusing their energy on performing well in big events. ...
    McEnroe: Time for Isner to step up- Greensboro News & Record (blog)
    all 7 news articles »
  58. Icy swims, sculptures lure spectators


    Valley Vanguard - Molly Young - 12 hours ago

    ... and Michigan's largest winter festival, called Tip Up Town USA on Houghton Lake. ... A $6 badge gets you into the festival and all its events. ...
  59. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday events and more Sunday, January 16 ...


    NOLA.com - 1 day ago

    For information on city-sponsored events, call 658.4900. Jefferson St. Paul Baptist Church, ... USA Dance Chapter 5031 hosts the dance, 1:30-5. ...


  60. Texas & Neighbors: exhibit of artwork for children's books, in ...


    Dallas Morning News - 1 day ago

    Beginning last month and continuing through June, 13 Lucha Libre USA wrestling events are to be held and filmed in the Showroom at the hotel, with footage ...
  61. The Law? She'll Do It Her Way, Thank You


    New York Times - Ginia Bellafante - 20 hours ago

    The latest on the arts, coverage of live events, critical reviews, multimedia extravaganzas and ... Justin Patrick and Sarah Shahi in “Fairly Legal” on USA. ...
    'Harry's Law' familiar David Kelley fare- The Times Herald
    all 118 news articles »


  62. Forecasting major economic events


    The Daily Star - Abdullah Shibli - 2 days ago

    What are the likely economic events that we can expect this year? ... Dr. Abdullah Shibli is an economist and IT professional in Boston, USA. ...
  63. Australia Week 2011 Kicks Off In The United States


    Gov Monitor - 4 days ago

    Entering its eighth year, the G'Day USA program remains the largest foreign ... “A highlight of the Austrade-managed events, is the three-day Water Forum in ...
    SDForum and Australia Trade Commission Present an Innovation Evening- GlobeNewsWire (press release)
    all 9 news articles »
  64. 10 lesser known facts about Wikipedia


    IBNLive.com - 2 days ago

    The most Wikipedia 10th anniversary events are being held in India (95 events). USA is a distant second with 52 events. 2. The English Wikipedia has over ...
  65. JMR Electronics, Inc. Proudly Announces Sponsorship of the ...


    San Francisco Chronicle (press release) - 3 hours ago

    ... supporting innovative indie filmmakers by hosting a cross section of media events. ... Blackmagic Design has offices in the USA, UK, Japan, Singapore, ...
  66. Some why and wherefores


    Mmegi Online - Sandy Grant - 4 hours ago

    ... extraordinary story published by Mmegi about Xmas Eve events in Serowe - which ... has joined the USA in wanting to extradite and try Assange presumably ...
  67. Australian businesses look to shine at G'Day USA


    StartupSmart - Michelle Hammond - 3 days ago

    Now in its eighth year, the G'Day USA program, set to be held next week, ... “A highlight of the Austrade-managed events is the three-day Water Forum in Los ...
  68. Record Store Day 2011 Set For April 16th


    Plug In music - 8 hours ago

    The worldwide event, now annual, and in its fourth year, stands as a remarkable ...USA TODAY, ROLLING STONE and the ASSOCIATED PRESS, among others. ...


  69. Afternoon State Sports Briefs: Appeals court hears case between ...


    Pierce County Herald - 2 days ago

    The US Ice Fishing team will hold a qualifying event on January 29th in Oshkosh on Lake Winnebago. And those who make Team USA will compete in the world ...
  70. While you were away…


    Boise State University The Arbiter Online - Nikki Hanson - 11 hours ago

    7 in the USA Today Coaches' poll, and No. 9 in the Associated Press media poll. ...events to take the team title Sunday, Jan. ... claim victory in nine of 10


  71. MMA news, notes: UFC lobbies New York; Strikeforce GP rules


    USA Today - Sergio Non - 3 days ago

    By Jeff Chiu, AP By Sergio Non, USA TODAY The Ultimate Fighting Championship ... Officials for UFC promised to bring two events a year to the Empire State, ...
  72. Overflow crowd unites in grief, seeking comfort


    USA Today - Donna Leinwand - 4 days ago

    By H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAY By Donna Leinwand, USA TODAY TUCSON — The arena ... a lot of people will feel upset and nervous about going to public events. ...
    Arizona aftermath- Tucson Citizen
    Obama's day: Preparing for a memorial- Tucson Citizen
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  73. Whistleblower Dr John Huong on Shell's North Sea safety record


    Royal Dutch Shell plc .com - John Donovan - 9 hours ago

    Here are the chronological events over the HSE issues. .... Remember that Shell USA is headquartered in the 'Deep South' and in the heart of Southern ...
    AMS:RDSA
  74. ULM Gets Key Stop, Holds On Over Jaguar Men's Basketball


    Boxscore News - 22 hours ago

    It is the first time this season USA outshot its opponent and lost. ... Season tickets for all Jaguar athletic events can be purchased by calling (251) ...
    Shelter's Double-Double Helps Lead Lady Jags To Second-Straight ...- Boxscore News
    all 112 news articles »


  75. Green Energy and Waste Management Sectors in SE Europe enjoy a ...


    openPR (press release) - 5 hours ago

    The events organized by Via Expo will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria, in the period 13-15 April ... China, Finland, Slovenia, the USA and many private stands. ...
  76. UFC 125 Live Gate: Nearly Half the Crowd Got in Free


    Bloody Elbow - Anton Tabuena - 1 day ago

    USA TODAY has the story: UFC 125 on Jan. 1 in Las Vegas generated a $2.17 ... Also, preoccupation with other events such as festivities on New Year's Eve, ...
  77. Towns bid for World Cup games


    Love Rugby League - 5 hours ago

    ... stadiums and other interested parties are attending the events, ... from an Atlantic Qualifying Group consisting of Jamaica, South Africa and the USA. ...


  78. Avis Helps USA Triathlon Go the Distance


    Xtri.com - 4 days ago

    "We look forward to working with USA Triathlon, the largest multisport organization in the world, and helping their members take part in multisport events ...
  79. New York Today: Free and Cheap Events, January 15-16 2011


    New York Daily News - 2 days ago

    Cheer for your favorite side of the USA at this competition, pitting East ... Kids from 7 to 16 can enjoy this two-day event, which will feature workshops ...


  80. By: PokerListings.com


    PokerListings.com - 1 day ago

    A total of nine teams were in the final, including the USA, Ukraine, Spain, ... $2500 and $5000 main events with a total prize pool of over $2.4 million. ...


  81. Complaining about loud, neighboring hotel guests can be a safety issue


    USA Today - Barbara De Lollis - 5 days ago

    Readers: Recent events in the news have shown that complaining (or not complaining) about noise levels from a neighboring ...
  82. Top Car Tech From CES 2011


    Inside Line - Doug Newcomb - 14 hours ago

    January 13, 2011 | Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. By Doug Newcomb, Senior Editor, ... visiting dozens of booths and hitting after-hours events, we picked the ...
  83. Safeway at Arizona shooting site reopens


    USA Today - Jack Gillum - 2 days ago

    By Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images By Jack Gillum, USA TODAY TUCSON — It was hard to avoid ... during an emotional recollection of the events last Saturday. ...
    Latest on Arizona Shooting: Commentary and Updates- National Journal
    all 588 news articles »


  84. USA Water Polo Names Men's Junior National Co-Coaches


    SwimmingWorldMagazine.com - 1 day ago

    Baker, who currently serves as USA Water Polo's Director of Olympic Development, ... The results are unprecedented; fourteen medals in eighteen events, ...
  85. Cazenove's Harvey: three risks to the recovery in investment appetite


    Citywire.co.uk - 5 hours ago

    ... but there are three possible events that could seriously derail a conventional ... we do not believe that core lending institutions in the USA, Germany, ...
  86. Bolton woman was crowned Miss Massachusetts USA 2011


    Bolton Common - Julia Quinn-Szcesuil - 6 days ago

    D'Angona's weeks are now crammed with full-time work, working on the farm, and many appearances and charity events for Miss Massachusetts USA. ...
  87. C-USA, Fox Sports agree on TV contract


    Hattiesburg American - Patrick Magee - 6 Jan 2011

    It's great, there'll be more basketball events, more women's basketball and more Olympic-type events. It's great for our league.” C-USA announced in a press ...
    Conference USA, FSN agree to TV contract- Wall Street Journal
    C-USA signs 5-year TV deal with Fox- Charleston Gazette
    Conference USA signs agreement with Fox Media- Albany Times Union (blog)
    Orlando Sentinel - Memphis Commercial Appeal
    all 252 news articles »


  88. International Tourism 2010: Multi-speed recovery


    Focus on Travel News - 4 hours ago

    ... while more modest growth at 2% came from the USA, Germany and Italy. ... 2010 also saw the rise in importance of mega-events – sport, ...
    World tourism up sharply last year: UN- AFP
    all 38 news articles »


  89. First UAE kite fest at DSF


    Gulf Today - 1 day ago

    International kite flying teams from India, USA and Kuwait will showcase their skills. The one-day event will showcase names such as David Gomberg Kite Team ...
  90. (WWE) Heyman & Goldberg Congratulate HBK, Cena & Orton Updates, More


    TWNP-Wrestling News - Marc Middleton - 2 days ago

    Playboy model Reby Sky, who recently turned down a deal with WWE, has been booked for the Dragon Gate USA events on January 28th in Manhattan, January 29th ...
    Paul Heyman & Goldberg Congratulate HBK, John Cena Update- Wrestlezone
    all 6 news articles »
  91. Various News: USA Exec Talks Tough Enough, Kane Interview, More


    411mania.com - Jeremy Thomas - 3 days ago

    Adweek has a video of Jeff Watchel, USA's President of Original Programming, ... Most of the WWE live events will be sponsored by KMART starting in March. ...
  92. Parents file complaint with Collier sheriff against former high ...


    Naples Daily News - Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster - 2 days ago

    The card provides additional insurance at local and national USA Wrestling events, as well as gives children a chance to participate in USA Wrestling ...
  93. Joseph Bramlett, rare black PGA Tour golfer, set for debut


    USA Today - Steve DiMeglio - 4 days ago

    By Gregory Yamamoto for USA TODAY By Steve DiMeglio, USA TODAY From the time ... and the unkind words he sometimes heard as he played in junior golf events. ...
    Jamie Lovemark beginning his new journey on PGA Tour- USA Today
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  94. Council of Europe brings 'European values' to Azerbaijan


    News.Az - 9 hours ago

    We plan to hold several events on this occasion', said in an interview Azerbaijan's ...USA. ... organization because there is non- European country as


  95. Ole Einar Bjorndalen Named BMW Biathlon Ambassador


    autoevolution - 7 hours ago

    “It's fantastic to be lining up for events as an ambassador for BMW. ... At the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City (USA), the 36-year-old won all ...
  96. Family travel five: Ideas for quick family getaways


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    Check your state's tourism website for ideas, an events calendar and even ... Contact: 512-463-8586; www.traveltex.com; 1-800-333-4636; www.usa.gov/Citizen/ ...
  97. Track Youth Excels At Virginia Tech


    ECUPirates.com - 1 day ago

    Defending C-USA high jump champion Drew Kanz O'Shea took second in the event with a mark of 2.05 meters. Dennis Aliotta and Kenneth Rowland both were ...
  98. Financing forces big names to quit team


    Arizona Daily Star - 4 days ago

    "Internationally, they're coming to us and saying, 'It's great USA is here, but for us to continue to run events, we need to have people that are ...
  99. Dragon Promotions going stronger at 10


    Philippine Star - 2 days ago

    They've attracted mass mainstream media attention and audiences with specialty events such as USA... vs Korea, World Team vs Korea and the King & Queen of
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CALIFORNIA Debt News, Jan 17, 2011


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Governor Brown's Budget Slashes State Spending by $12.5 Billion
Bakersfield News
He said the proposed spending plan, which puts $1 billion into a “rainy day” reserve fund, closes California's budget deficit “now and into the future. ...
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Year ahead looms as toughest yet for state budgets
Savannah Morning News
In releasing his budget proposal, Brown told California lawmakers "the year ahead will demand courage and sacrifice" as the state faces a deficit projected ...
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No local government bailouts; Wasteful states, cities should pay for their own ...
FireEngineering.com
In California, pay and benefits for public employees account for about 80 percent of government spending. San Francisco alone spends $400 million annually ...
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A V Rajwade: First-world debt crisis?
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The Republicans won the mid-term election with a hawkish stance on the budget deficit. The first thing they did on winning was to get a two-year ...
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NY has plenty of fiscal company
Elmira Star-Gazette
In releasing his budget proposal, Brown told California lawmakers "the year ahead will demand courage and sacrifice" as the state faces a deficit projected ...
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In California, the Republicans in the Legislature won't even support Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal for legislation that would submit to a popular vote a tax increase to help eliminate a $28 billion budget deficit. Although Democrats control the Legislature, .... Shifting private debt to the public sector ( thereby freeing corporations, esp the financial industry, but also financial arms of GM, GE, etc, and saddling the middle class with the obligation to 'pay it off'). ...
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Cash-strapped states may face most challenging year yet | NOLA.com
By The Associated Press
In releasing his budget proposal, Brown told California lawmakers "the year ahead will demand courage and sacrifice" as the state faces a deficit projected to hit $25.4 billion over the next 18 months. His proposal combines spending .... Padgitt cited a recent study by the Pew Center on the States that found states face a $1 trillion funding shortfall in public-sector retirement benefits , but said that likely underestimates the problem. "The long-term outlook is quite bad ...
Louisiana Politics & Government - http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2010/04/gov_bobby_jindals_fund-raiser/5520/comments-6.html
Year ahead looms as toughest yet for state budgets | state, ahead ...
In releasing his budget proposal, Brown told California lawmakers "the year ahead will demand courage and sacrifice" as the state faces a deficit projected to hit $25.4 billion over the next 18 months. His proposal combines spending cuts .... Padgitt cited a recent study by the Pew Center on the States that found states face a $1 trillion funding shortfall in public-sector retirement benefits, but said that likely underestimate the problem. "The long-term outlook is quite ...
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UK Bubble, UK Economy: Eurozone debt restructuring: What is to be ...
By Alice Cook
The hope is that this strategy will cut the fiscal deficit, and gradually lead to a reduction in public sector debt levels. Lower public debt might also reduce long term interest rates and help sustain economic growth. The second is a debt default. .... Financially dreaming in California – 50 percent of California households with a mortgage cannot afford the home they are living in. The lingering effects of Alt-A mortgages and negative equity. 23 hours ago ...
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YahooFinance (AP): Year ahead looms as toughest yet for state ...
By Administrator
In releasing his budget proposal, Brown told California lawmakers “the year ahead will demand courage and sacrifice” as the state faces a deficit projected to hit $25.4 billion over the next 18 months. His proposal combines spending .... Padgitt cited a recent study by the Pew Center on the States that found states face a $1 trillion funding shortfall in public-sector retirement benefits , but said that likely underestimate the problem. To read entire story, click here. ...
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Go Bankrupt, California, Please | Conservative Blog Watch
By Adam Sparks
Posted in California Budget, Economics, Featured Story, Politics, State Government, state deficit, state pension. | Tagged: Big Labor public employees public sector union state budget state debt State Politics ...
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Anatomy of a Hatchet Job | RedState
By Mark Impomeni (Profile)
Moran correctly notes that New Jersey's budget is in dire straits in large part to unfunded liabilities in the public employees' pension system - some $54 billion this year. Moran says that the pension's impact on the bottom line has ... But the estimated budget deficit Moran cites comes from the very same OLS that he earlier said produced the mythical $11 billion deficit estimate for fiscal 2011. Indeed in the very sentence preceding his close, Moran calls the $11 ...
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Craziness From Detroit | Clarion Advisory
By Clarion Advisory
I hope we as a country are starting to rethink our dealings with public sector unions. They really are doing more harm than good. If the government is actually following the laws that they have enacted, there should be NO reason for public ... BOSTON | Scott Brown ran for the Senate vowing to rein in government spending and cut the federal budget deficit. A year later, he is open to increasing the national debt limit so the government can both spend and borrow more. ...
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71% of Americans Oppose Raising Debt Limit | EX-SKF
By arevamirpal::laprimavera
Brian Riedl, the lead budget analyst at the conservative Heritage Foundation, said the poll findings put "a lot more pressure on those who want to raise the debt limit to make a convincing argument to a very skeptical public." I don't think they have any clear ... The federal government is going to have another $1.5 trillion deficit year. If the debt limit is reached and is not raised, the government cannot borrow additional funds to pay for stuff. What stuff, you ask? ...
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The Public Overwhelmingly Wants Spending Cuts, but Will the GOP ...
By Dan Mitchell
Americans strongly prefer cutting spending to raising taxes to reduce the federal deficit. While 77 percent prefer to cut spending, just nine percent call for raising taxes. Another nine percent want to do both. ... But do they want budget cuts against themselves, or just the other guys? The big question would be: Think of the benefits you received from the government: mortgage tax deduction, the promise of social security and medicare, etc.; now, would you be willing to ...
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Illinois is No Peter Pan | TheTradingReport
By Daily Reckoning - Frederick Sheehan
The $280 billion figure is analytically controversial but deductively compelling given the efforts to deny and confuse bondholders and the public alike respecting the coming collapse of the municipal bond market. ... Goldman Sachs research chips in: “[G]eneral obligation debt is backed by a state or local government's pledge to raise taxes to service that debt if necessary.” Barclay's wrote to its California-averse clients that the state is obligated “in good faith to use ...
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Common Man News: Detroit: An American Ghetto Where a House Costs ...
By themancommon
It is the story of the American middle class, built on the back of a booming industrial sector. But today it's become an omen of the struggles for middle- and lower-class Americans and the manufacturing jobs they once relied on. ... The city's public school system is considering a GM-style restructuring to deal with its $327 million deficit and avoid bankruptcy. As Mayor Dave Bing grapples with the city's $300 million budget gap, he's looking to cut services in the ...
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The audacity to get things done « The only adult in the room
By blackwaterdog
The exports boom has helped the manufacturing sector grow at a pace three times faster than the rest of the economy. According to federal data released last week, exports rose for the third straight month in November to nearly $160 billion. ..... The beltway and media cream themselves over deficit talk, but the general public's main concerns are the economy and jobs. He'd be doing exactly the wrong thing by devoting tons of time to addressing the deficit. ...
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Go Bankrupt, California, Please » - The Southern BLAZE -
By Adam Sparks
Posted by Adam Sparks at 9:55 am Tagged with: Big Labor, california budget, Economics, Featured Story, Politics, public employees, public sector union, state budget, state debt, state deficit, State Government, state pension, ...
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Truth to Power: The State
By The Public Eye
Tensions high over bailouts as eurozone summit begins - 17 JAN 2011 By Nikhil Kumar | Independent Europe's debt crisis will top the agenda when finance ministers from the 17 eurozone nations begin meeting in Br... 39 minutes ago. LewRockwell.com Blog ... How to Balance the Budget in 2 Years - Don't tell me it can't be done. We've run the numbers. It can. Should the political will exist, Ottawa can eliminate its deficit in two years without ra... 51 minutes ago ...
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Econonwrap: From banksters to cataracts | eats shoots 'n leaves
By richardbrenneman
Anti-poverty campaigners renewed their call for new taxes on the financial sector after JP Morgan Chase set aside almost $10bn for basic pay and bonuses in its investment banking division. ... This loss of $44 billion in revenue was a major blow to a federal government struggling to rein in deficit spending. “I know we talk in trillions these days, but that $44 billion is a lot of money, and I expect it to grow,” said economic analyst Howard Silverblatt in an interview ...
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Seaside Post: Change should transcend hate
By Seasidepost
"These cuts will be painful, requiring sacrifice from every sector of the state, but we have no choice," said Brown. "For 10 years, we've had budget gimmicks and tricks that pushed us deep into debt. We must now return California to fiscal responsibility and get our state on the ... "Not only would repeal of health care reform add to our deficit, it would dump more than 30 million Americans from coverage who will be protected by our new health care reform act," said Sen . ...
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Why do libs avoid President Bush's Accomplishments ...
By admin462
Earmarked at diminutive 20 proportionality of the Defense acquisition budget for next-generation weaponry. 16. Increased accumulation analyse and utilization outlay by at diminutive $20 1000000000 from playing 2002 to 2006. 17. ... This weakens public-sector unions and cuts undeserved clear raises. 2. Initiated analyse of every federal agencies with the content of eliminating federal jobs ( completed Sept 2003) in an try to turn the filler of the federal polity patch ...
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Across the country, states face painful decisions as budget ...
In releasing his budget proposal, Brown told California lawmakers "the year ahead ... as the state faces a deficit projected to hit $25.4 billion over the next 18 months. ... Arkansas was the last state to default on its debt payments, ... face a $1 trillion funding shortfall in public-sector retirement benefits, ...
www.startribune.com/business/113779299.html?elr...Dii...
Paul Ryan: No federal bailouts coming for Illinois and California ...
The statutory Debt Limit legally caps, at an amount legislated by Congress, the amount of .... All that work the Public Sector Unions did to help state Comptroller Tom Dinapoli eke out a ... U.S. Budget Gap Narrows, Deficit Still High ...
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Destinys Choice - America Is: California's Debt/Deficit Can Be ...
California faces its most serious budget crisis since the Great Depression. .... health-care benefits must be renegotiated with the state's public-employee unions. ... such as 401(k)s, like their counterparts in the private sector. ...
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California budget: Jerry Brown's plan to plug $25B deficit - Yahoo ...
California budget: Jerry Brown's plan to plug $25B deficit ... "For 10 years, we 've had budget gimmicks and tricks that pushed us deep into debt. .... On the other hand, public service sector spending is sickly high and the unfunded ...
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Year ahead looms as toughest yet for state budgets - San Antonio ...
In an attempt to fill a $25.4 billion budget deficit, Gov. ... investment in public services, at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. .... Arkansas was the last state to default on its debt payments, a move it took during the Great Depression. ... a $1 trillion funding shortfall in public-sector retirement benefits, ...
www.mysanantonio.com/.../Year-ahead-looms-as-toughest-yet...
2011 Looms As Toughest Year Yet For California Budget « CBS Los ...
In releasing his budget proposal, Brown told California lawmakers “the year ahead ... as the state faces a deficit projected to hit $25.4 billion over the next 18 months. ... Arkansas was the last state to default on its debt payments, ... face a $1 trillion funding shortfall in public-sector retirement benefits, ...
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Spending cuts, tax vote at heart of California budget plan | Reuters
Analysis: California budget fray opens debt-buying opportunity ... At $28 billion over the next 18 months, California's deficit represents ... Look in your local paper if ya doubt-the public sector is still enjoying a hiring bubble ! ...
www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE70450T20110109
California budget: Jerry Brown's plan to plug $25B deficit - Jan ...
Some public employees would lose up to 10% of their tax-home pay and the state's ... "These cuts will be painful, requiring sacrifice from every sector of the state, ... "For 10 years, we've had budget gimmicks and tricks that pushed us deep into debt. ... California budget: $25 billion dilemma for Jerry Brown ...
money.cnn.com/2011/01/10/news/economy/.../index.htm
Tax Hike Passes By One Vote: Illinois is Nation's Worst Credit ...
Illinois is the worst credit risk in the nation and its public debt is in excess of $130 billion. The state has not balanced a budget in a decade, and rating agencies now ... is because of pension payments for public sector union employees. ... California has a $19 billion deficit this year, and sovereign debt of ...
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Colorado not alone in state budget struggle | NewsFirst5.com ...
In releasing his budget proposal, Brown told California lawmakers "the year ... from 3 percent to 5 percent, in a bid to resolve a $15 billion deficit, ... Arkansans was the last state to default on its debt payments, a move it took ... face a $1 trillion funding shortfall in public-sector retirement benefits, ...
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Dan Cody – "Left on the Lake" » You Might Be Surprised Which (Red ...
As an example, the massive deficit that California faces is a frequent topic ... The whole budget is basically education and healthcare spending. ... more to do with unfunded future liabilities (e.g., public sector pensions). ... In states like Texas, the long-run debt is shrinking and the economy is strengthening. ...
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Great Recession is over, but more pain ahead for states | LoHud ...
In releasing his budget proposal, Brown told California lawmakers "the year ahead ... as the state faces a deficit projected to hit $25.4 billion over the next 18 months. .... Arkansans was the last state to default on its debt payments, ... face a $1 trillion funding shortfall in public-sector retirement benefits, ...
www.lohud.com/.../Great-Recession-is-over-but-more-pain-ah...
Labour markets: Texas is different, a continuing series | The ...
CA's annual budget deficit then is about $19.1B and TX's is about $9B. ... of corporate welfare just lowers the business sector debt and raises gov't debt. ...
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Governor Brown's Budget Slashes State Spending by $12.5 - Office ...
“These cuts will be painful, requiring sacrifice from every sector of the state, ... Brown's budget also calls for temporary continuation of taxes while the state pays off debt, ... closes California's budget deficit “now and into the future.” ... public education and the quality of life in California,” he said. ...
gov.ca.gov/news.php?id=16872
New California governor announces balanced state budget
"These cuts will be painful, requiring sacrifice from every sector of the state, ... In addition, the deficit will grow to 26.6 billion dollars if the proposed sale ... job growth, public education and the quality of life in California," he said. ... California governor, controller fight in court over state budget ...
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Governor Brown's Budget Press Release - Plumas County, CA ...
“These cuts will be painful, requiring sacrifice from every sector of the state ... “For 10 years, we've had budget gimmicks and tricks that pushed us deep into debt. ... In addition, the deficit will grow to $26.6 billion if the proposed sale of ... public education and the quality of life in California,” he said. ...
www.countyofplumas.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=226
Texas budget deficit presents Governor, GOP-led Legislature ...
For every other sector of the American economy, unemployment remains high, and those who ... making mortgage payments on a house, or paying down credit card debt, .... Other states with huge budget problems, such as California and Illinois, ... It scores among the bottom five states in spending on public education, ...
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"How will economy be impacted if $1 Trillion is" | Myspace Forums
Since the budget deficit is expected to be around $1 trillion, that means that the .... JASON HUN; M/102; L.A. - Orange County area, California, US ... else.. when either the private or public sector cuts spending, it slows the economy. ... Why even have a debt ceiling, if they are simply going to keep raising it ...
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Year ahead looms as toughest yet for state budgets - NewsTimes
California is just one of many states facing a year of reckoning as they deal with multi-billion ... In an attempt to fill a $25.4 billion budget deficit, Gov . .... Arkansas was the last state to default on its debt payments, ... states face a $1 trillion funding shortfall in public-sector retirement benefits, ...
www.newstimes.com/.../Year-ahead-looms-as-toughest-yet-for...
Americans Turning Against Public Employee Unions « Liberty Central ...
Liberty Central has frequently reported on the costs to the taxpayer of the growing public sector. While workers in the private sector have suffered badly ...
www.libertycentral.org/americans-turning-against-public-empl...
Year Ahead Looms As Toughest Yet For State Budgets - CBS News
Across The Country, States Face Painful Decisions As Budget Deficits Cut Into Core Services .... Arkansas was the last state to default on its debt payments, ... states face a $1 trillion funding shortfall in public-sector retirement benefits, ... Matt Hanson, 50, a civil engineer who has worked for California's ...
www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/01/15/.../main7249714.shtml
Year ahead looms as toughest yet for state budgets - StamfordAdvocate
10, 2011 file photo, California Gov. Jerry Brown points to a chart as he explains his approach to ... In an attempt to fill a $25.4 billion budget deficit, Gov. .... Arkansas was the last state to default on its debt payments, ... states face a $1 trillion funding shortfall in public-sector retirement benefits, ...
www.stamfordadvocate.com/.../Year-ahead-looms-as-toughest...
Jerry Brown Reveals Budget, And It's Ugly | Transportation Nation
“These cuts will be painful, requiring sacrifice from every sector of the state, ... In addition, the deficit will grow to $26.6 billion if the proposed sale of ... cities and counties and help pay for public safety, education and other services. ... Tagged as budget cuts, California, Jerry Brown, redevelopment. ...
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public sector union » - The Southern BLAZE -
We're now 25 billion dollars in the red in California. ... Here's the problem, notwithstanding a current state budget deficit of 25 billion dollars, ...
www.vol360.com/tag/public-sector-union/
Texas Faces $25 Billion Budget Deficit | Drudge Retort
But all you hear about is the public sector workforce. ..... This is just another example on why the debt of California and Texas is not the same. ...
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CA Political News | show
'These cuts will be painful, requiring sacrifice from every sector' California Gov. Jerry Brown says his proposed state budget for the coming fiscal year will slash ... “For 10 years, we've had budget gimmicks and tricks that pushed us deep into debt. ... closes California's budget deficit “now and into the future. ...
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