Your Source for Daily FOREX Market News and AnalysisSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:08PMJapan’s Current Account Balance recorded a surplus of 899.8 billion yen in January, a reading significantly greater than the 783.9 billion economists expected, as exports surged 40.6 percent from the previous year.
Packing heatSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:50PMIf anybody was looking to take a Constitutional right, or anything else, away from the well-armed folks standing along Hamilton’s main drag Wednesday, they might well have been in for a nasty fight.
Intervention for autismSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:10PMOne in every 100-150 children suffers from autism. More prevalent than childhood cancer, child diabetes and childhood AIDS put together, autism is a significant health issue. Professor Margot Prior spoke recently with Eric Van Bemmel for the University’s UpClose podcast.
New Canaan 2.0Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:22PM"I've always been a talker," said the 24-year-old New Canaan-bred blogger, now a resident of Westport. "When blogs became a platform two years ago, I played around with the idea."
This is a recipe for tears before bedtimeSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:16AMI got it in the neck from Auckland Regional Council chairman Mike Lee on Friday for suggesting a Waterfront Development Authority couldn't do a worse job of redeveloping Auckland's downtown waterfront than our politicians had done up until now.
Religion Notes: March 5Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:38AMSt. Matthews United Methodist Church , 202 Hope Mills Road, will hold a blood drive for the Cape Fear Blood Donor Center today, March 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. Open to community donors. 425-0401.
Nutrition from the ground upFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:26AMMost people know that a healthful diet is an important part of a healthful lifestyle, but many people have trouble figuring out where to start when planning a diet overhaul. March is National Nutrition Month and the American Dietetic Association wants to remind everyone that an easy way to focus on improving eating habits is to start with the basics: build your nutritional health from the ground ...
Simple recipes inspired by Julia ChildFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:35AMThe new movie "Julie & Julia" focuses on the daunting elements of Julia Child’s teachings, but there are just as many simple recipes.
Paper Round (5 March) - a look at the day's newspapersFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:23AMLONDON - Army funding, The Tories and details of the arrest of Jamie Bulger's killer Jon Venables are on the national newspaper front pages today, while supplements continue to take the place of brand tie-ups.
News of DiamondFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:50AMGood morning to all, did you get a chance to watch the Winter Olympics? We watched some of the events during the evenings. We were watching TV when the Russian was killed on his practice run on the luge track. It kind of put a damper on my wanting to see some of the games they were involved with.
No-hassle frying for condo dwellersThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:38AMLiving in a condominium unit has its many advantages, but it has a lot of drawbacks, too. This is especially true if you’re one who likes to cook fried food.
Column: A zest for foodThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:58AMCOOKS’ CORNERBy SARA RAYColumnist I cannot say that I have never met a kitchen gadget that I did not like. However, I do enjoy devices that help save time or make a chore easier to accomplish. There are some gadgets that no self-respecting kitchen should be without — a sifter and a pastry blender being in that category.
KFC Inks Sports-Marketing Deals to Help Pros "Get a Grip" on Their GameThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:00AMLOUISVILLE, Ky.----To showcase the unique product packaging of the new Boneless Filet Box meal, KFC announced sports-marketing endorsements with athletes who know the importance of having a good grip.
Connecticut Samaritans Build Haitian Relief NetworkThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:27AMGrass-roots efforts to help Haiti since its devastating earthquake are flourishing in Connecticut, but it's hard to imagine any eclipsing the scope of the Good Samaritan Rebuilding Project.
‘Candy man’ gives sweet solution to ex-workersThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:14AMBob Dotson revisits Bud Kolbrener, who came out of retirement and started a new candy company just to provide work for ex-employees who had lost their jobs — and reveals the surprising outcome of Kolbrener’s offer to let them run the company.
Top 16: Washtenaw County's top-selling bars and restaurants show growthThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:27AMBartender Erin Montgomery, aka "Big Red," makes some mixed drinks at Good Time Charley's on South University Thursday evening.Mark Bialek | For Ann Arbor.com Liquor sales are a growing industry in Washtenaw County and across the state. "The economy is......
Almost Free Family FunThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:53AMFirst Friday Family Date Night March 5, 4 to 8 p.m. Omaha Children’s Museum 500 S. 20th St., Omaha 342-6164 Bring the family to the Omaha Children’s Museum where the kids will be immersed in activity the entire evening. Ages up to 5 can explore Imagination Playground; older kids will be busy at the Charlie Campbell Science and Technology Center and everyone will enjoy the Creative Arts Center as ...
Fake Weed, Real Drug: K2 Causing Hallucinations in TeensWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:32PMTeens are getting high on an emerging drug called "fake weed," a concoction also known as K2 and "spice" that is also causing hallucinations, vomiting, agitation and other dangerous effects.
Helping Moms Turn Into 'Sneaky' ChefsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:58PMSt. Mary's Medical Center hosts a nutrition break to celebrate National Nutrition Month.
Navigating fantasy trade waters takes smarts, bravadoWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:20PMIn most standard re-draft leagues, the trading deadline will inspire a few moves, with the majority of owners just tinkering here or shoring up a category there. You don't see very many blockbusters, as the vast majority of playoff-bound teams don't want to mess with their success. For example, the Celtics didn't trade Paul Pierce or Kevin Garnett but they were willing to part with Eddie House ...
Remarks by the First Lady at the School Nutrition Association ConferenceMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:18PM2:05 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thanks so much, everyone. Please, sit. (Applause.) Thank you. It is such a pleasure to be here with all of you. Thanks so much for that warm welcome. And I also want to thank Dora for that kind introduction and for your outstanding leadership of the School Nutrition Association. And I want to thank all of you here today for the terrific ...
Mona Lisa Smile (Blu-ray)Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:32PMRecommended THE MOVIE: There are some movies you can feel good about enjoying, and then there are movies like Mona Lisa Smile . There's nothing in the picture that you haven't seen before, probably in a better film; it is clich -ridden, melodramatic, obvious, and simplistic. I wish I could leave it at that. But it's just too damned likable . The "teacher who inspired us all" is a literary and ...
Don't Bet on a RecoveryMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:27PMBy: Peter Schiff, Euro Pacific Capital, Inc. It is astounding how many economists, government officials, and Wall Street strategists construe the current economic conditions as evidence of a bona fide recovery.
The Great Bonehead PlayMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:01PMWith the artificial deadline date for the conclusion of negotiations between Major League Soccer and its players' union over a new collective bargaining agreement now past, the league finds itself in a sort of limbo.
'Flatlander' recipe gives boost to local baked beansSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:05AMLouise Andrews Kent, the late, great cookbook author, once wrote that Vermonters have been arguing about the proper recipe for baked beans since the first settlers arrived in their oxcarts.
Packable lunches full of energy-lifting carbsSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:18AMAbout twice a year, I tend to switch around my workout routine or take up a new sport. I've dabbled in tennis, softball and hiking, but these days I'm all about the swimming pool. There's just one thing that holds me back: hunger pangs. By the time I head to...
Falcons soar to titleSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:53AMFor the fourth consecutive year, the Twin Bridges girls basketball squad won the Western C Divisional Tournament.
Delta Junction woman's blog goes platinum with do-it-yourself furniture plansSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:34AMFAIRBANKS - In less than four months, stay-at-home mom Ana White’s cyber creation — http://knockoffwood.blogspot.com — surpassed one million hits and continues to gain speed daily. “It’s a little ...
Indian Wells starts new community gardenSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:36AMIndian Wells expects to get much greener with the grand opening of its new community garden.
The couple who've made £8million on eBaySunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:59AMFOUR years ago Matt and Amanda Clarkson were broke. He was a jobbing carpenter, she sold pies from a rusty white van.
We made£8MonebaYSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:56AMI was broke, selling pies from a rusty van
Foodie Freak: Lyndalls Sports Stop GrillSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:54AMHours: Sunday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
SUNDAY SUPPER: Pork Cutlets with Caramelized PearsSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:44AMServes: 4 / Preparation time: 10 minutes Total time: 30 minutes If you cannot find herbes de Provence, sprinkle the pork with a small amount of dried rosemary and thyme. This recipe can be halved. 2 thin boneless pork loin sirloin cutlets (about 1 pound) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Six "Common Sense" Points Not Included In The Health Care Discussion? Should They Be?Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:12AMThe U.S. congress is engaged in a healthcare war. History has taught us wars are not won in one battle or in one campaign but through a series of well thought out individual, strategically implemented strategies. Does the entire health plan have to be done at one time, particularly under the current economic conditions? Could this all or nothing approach be a recipe for disaster? (PRWeb Feb 28 ...
Curry Chicken and Vegetables RecipeSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:03AMWant to try something spicy for dinner? Chinese Curry chicken and vegetables is a delicious spicy dish that combines chicken, mushrooms, baby corn and spinach in an amazing curry coconut sauce that is sure to please any spice lover.
Pittsburgh Pirates Team ReportSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:21AMTrading away players at the July 31 non-waiver deadline has started to become as much a part of the Pirates' history as Honus Wagner, Ralph Kiner, Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell.
Cougars prevailSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:02AMThough their 7-11 record hasn't garnered them much respect in a loaded Sectional 1 field, West Side's 68-48 victory Friday over Hammond indicates they shouldn't be counted out just yet.
Dating don’ts - Sat, 27 Feb 2010 PSTSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:08AMUnhappily unattached menfolk of America, that soul patch beneath your lower lip may be discouraging a potential soul mate from sticking around through the salad course of your first date. And the stakes are as high as the waist on those dad jeans.
Gather friends for a meal, help local food banksSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:02AMMacys recently launched the Come Together campaign, encouraging people to gather their friends for a meal and making a contribution to Feeding America.
Women encouraged to 'keep heart in mind'Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:09AMThe one disease women fear most isn't the deadliest. Most women worry they'll be diagnosed with breast cancer. But breast cancer - even all cancers combined - isn't what kills the largest percentage...
Health Care Summit Transcript: Part 4 (FULL TEXT)Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:50AMWhat's Your Reaction? The White House has released the full opening remarks of President Obama, Senator Alexander, Speaker Pelosi, and Senator Reid at the bipartisan health care summit.
Silver Spring Post OfficeFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:54AMThe modest storefront on Georgia Avenue, next to the historic , tells the newcomer next to nothing about the company’s past, even with “The Original” descriptor mysteriously affixed to its name.