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Obama's Got a Brand New Bag  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

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Soften Your Soles  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

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New Year, New Adventures  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

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New report: California population surpasses 38 million while population growth slows in Riverside County  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

California's population surpassed 38 million by July 1, 2008 according to official population estimates recently released by the State Department of Finance. The growth of 1.16 percent, representing 436,000 new residents during the fiscal year, continued the pattern of modest growth rates over the past few years.

 

"The Gofer" - Coachella Valley's Newest Hybrid Transport  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Bob Gibson glides through the streets of Sun City Shadow Hills on his favorite transport, "The Gofer" - a seven-speed bike with a battery powered motor. He can easily switch from exercise to sit-back-and-relax modes at the push of a thumb. The vehicle is a hybrid transporter, taking the average electric golf cart to the next level of green.

 

Atomic Skis Recalls Alpine Bindings  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Atomic Skis USA is recalling about 125,000 Alpine ski bindings sold in the United States. An additional 1 million were sold elsewhere.

 

Taunton Press Recalls Wiring How-To Books  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Errors in technical diagrams could create shock hazard for consumers. The Taunton Press is recalling about 64,000 electrical wiring "how-to" books because of errors that could create a shock hazard.

 

Bon-Ton Recalls Boys Reversible Vests  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Bon-Ton department stores is recalling about 5,000 boys reversible vests. The zipper tabs fail to meet the federal children's torques test standards, posing a choking hazard to children.

 

Madoff meets deadline to reveal assets: regulators  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Wall Street financier Bernard Madoff, accused of masterminding a massive investment fraud, has met a deadline to reveal what remains of his assets, regulators said Wednesday.

 

How to ward off a cultural recession  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Generosity could save groups on the ropes. Arts groups in Southern Nevada live paycheck to paycheck, so busy trying to build their institutions in the shadow of the Strip that there is no time to raise funds for a rainy day. They have no nest eggs to carry them through lean years. When the money runs out, it?s gone.

 

ASK MR. SUN  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

We vowed to never return to Las Vegas because the powers that be tightened up the slots so bad that it was no longer fun.

 

The jam band scene?s mellow master  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Greg Serensits heads a local group that keeps the music alive, taking itself semi-seriously. Greg Serensits has been in Las Vegas since April Fool?s Day of 1995, but the real bad joke wasn?t played on him until 2000, when his favorite bar closed.

 

Surprise, surprise: Scene in Vegas impresses  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

First year here opens writer?s eyes to depth, quality of cultural offerings. Everything in Las Vegas made a first impression on me this year.

 

Ghost policy snubs public  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Lobbyists at county building can complete disclosure form ? or just blow it off. For all it is being enforced, there might as well not even be a policy at the Clark County Government Center on how lobbyists go about their work of influencing public officials.

 

A justifiable response  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Israel deserves international support for defending itself against Hamas terrorists. Palestinians who live in the Gaza Strip and support the terrorist Hamas organization have had every opportunity to peacefully coexist with Israel. Unlike Hamas, rival party Fatah has wisely taken a moderate position on Israel. But Gaza has been afflicted with a deadly cancer ever since Hamas became the Palestinians? ruling party.

 

Pass rate falls for students taking key test as seniors  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

But there?s good news: More show mastery before final year. At a glance, the report looks like more bad news for the Clark County School District ? the percentage of seniors who passed the all-important math proficiency exam in November fell to 22 percent from 30.6 percent a year ago.

 

A fitful effort to organize as business goes corporate  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

The owner used to be just a door knock away. Gift cards were handed out for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and the work atmosphere had the feel of family.

 

OFFSTAGE, LOCAL ACTS DOING THE HUSTLE   Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

The economy is particularly tough on four-wallers ? those who rent show space and take on great risk. Larry G. Jones steps onstage and for 70 minutes wows audiences with impressions of Tom Jones that he has perfected over the past 15 years.

 

On appeal, OSHA loses most of Monte Carlo fire case   Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

The construction company cited by the state for worker safety violations in connection with the January fire atop the Monte Carlo was largely cleared of responsibility in an appeal decision this month.

 

1918 Flu Virus Offers Clues to Prevent Pandemics  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Studies of historic strain yield genetic breakthroughs. For the last few years worried health officials world-wide have been preparing for a possible bird flu pandemic, similar to the 1918 pandemic that killed millions. Now researchers say they've broken down that 1918 influenza strain in a way that offers clues in how to cope with a modern outbreak.

 

Appointment to top tourism post is starting to look shaky   Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

CARSON CITY Gov. Jim Gibbons appeared to back away from his controversial appointment of the friend of a top adviser to head the states Tourism Commission.

 

Chinese Companies Pay $160 Million Over Melamine Scandal  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Dairy companies settle with families of sickened children. Twenty-two Chinese dairy companies--whose melamine-tainted milk products are blamed for the deaths of at least six infants and the illnesses of 294,000 other children in that country--have agreed to pay $160 million to the victims' families, according toChina Daily and and other news agencies.

 

Day care subsidy cuts pose tough choice   Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Unable to afford good care, some parents may have to quit working. CARSON CITY More families will face the tough choice between work and child care as a result of the latest state budget cuts.

 

Ghanaian presidential rivals gear up for crunch vote Friday  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Ghana's presidential rivals were gearing up Wednesday for a final push in a remote constituency yet to hold its second-round ballot, which could decide who governs their country.

 

West Indies look to Chanderpaul recovery for New Zealand ODI  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

The West Indies were hoping for a quick recovery by injured batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul after struggling in the rain-halted opening one-day international against New Zealand Wednesday.

 

London shares higher  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

London shares opened higher on Wednesday, the last day of trade for 2008, after a shocking 12 months.

 

NASA describes final moments of Columbia tragedy  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

The crew of the doomed shuttle Columbia was violently spun around in the cabin as the spacecraft disintegrated on reentry, according to NASA's final report on the 2003 tragedy that includes safety recommendations.

 

Four dead, 400 injured on roads on night of football celebrations: reports  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Four people died and more than 400 were injured on the roads amid frenzied celebrations over Vietnam's victory in a regional football competition, state media reports said.

 

Four dead, 400 injured on roads on night of football celebrations: reports  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Four people died and more than 400 were injured on the roads amid frenzied celebrations over Vietnam's victory in a regional football competition, state media reports said Tuesday.

 

First New Zealand-West Indies ODI abandoned  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

The first one-day international between New Zealand and the West Indies was abandoned because of rain here Wednesday.

 

NASA describes final instants of Columbia tragedy  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

The crew of the doomed shuttle Columbia was violently spun around in the cabin as the spacecraft desintegrated on reentry, NASA says in its final report on the 2003 tragedy that includes safety recommendations.

 

Iranians raid British diplomatic in Gaza protest  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

A group of Iranian demonstrators stormed the British diplomatic compound in Tehran Tuesday evening to protest London's stance towards the Israeli onslaught on Gaza, state news agency IRNA reported.

 

Olympic heroes win gongs in New Year's Honours  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Britain's Olympic heroes added a fresh haul of gongs to their Beijing medals Wednesday in the New Year's Honours List, also notably featuring Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton.

 

Defiant governor fills Obama's senate seat despite graft scandal  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

The corruption-tainted governor of Illinois defied Democratic party leaders Tuesday by appointing a prominent African-American statesman to the senate seat of president-elect Barack Obama.

 

Thousands of protestors demand end to Israeli raids in Gaza  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Thousands of people demanded an end to Israeli raids in the Gaza Strip in a protest Tuesday outside the US State Department in Washington.

 

Knee surgery to sideline Utah's Boozer  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

The Utah Jazz will be without top scorer Carlos Boozer for the foreseeable future, announcing on Tuesday that the two-time All-Star needs surgery on his left knee.

 

Juaron to return as Buffalo coach  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

The Buffalo Bills indicated Tuesday that Dick Jauron will return as coach in 2009, ending speculation that he would be sacked in the wake of a losing National Football League season.

 

NFL Broncos sack Shanahan  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Mike Shanahan was sacked Tuesday as coach of the Denver Broncos, a team he guided to two Super Bowl titles and built into a perennial contender in the National Football League.

 

Sharapova hopes to be fit for Australian title defence  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Maria Sharapova says she hopes to be fit to defend her title at the Australian Open in January, despite pulling out of an exhibition event in Hong Kong next month.

 

Israel mulls brief truce but warns assault could last weeks  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Israel on Tuesday mulled a proposed 48-hour truce as world leaders stepped up calls for an end to the violence and warplanes pummelled Hamas targets in the battered Gaza Strip for a fourth day.

 

Two Titanic passengers' letters to be auctioned  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Two letters from Titanic passengers are to be auctioned in New York this month, one of them featuring an excited description of the doomed ship just moments before setting sail.

 

Ukraine makes gas payment to Russia to avert New Year cut-off  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Ukraine said Tuesday it had settled its 1.5 billion-dollar debt for gas delivered in November and December in a bid to resolve a showdown with Russia.

 

Glitch leaves man 100 billion pounds overdrawn  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

A man was left reeling in shock Tuesday when his bank statement showed him to be 100 billion pounds (144 billion dollars, 102 billion euros) overdrawn.

 

Iraq signs military accords with Britain, Australia  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Baghdad signed on Tuesday military accords with Britain and Australia that give their troops a legal basis to stay in Iraq after the expiry of the UN mandate on December 31, the Iraqi government said.

 

New Zealand win toss, bat first against West Indies  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening one-day cricket international against the West Indies here on Wednesday.

 

Defiant governor fills Obama's senate seat despite graft scandal  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

The corruption-tainted governor of Illinois defied Democratic party leaders Tuesday by appointing a prominent African-American statesman to the senate seat of president-elect Barack Obama.

 

NBA Rockets ink Mutombo  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

The Houston Rockets on Tuesday found a familiar face to serve as backup for Chinese center Yao Ming, re-signing 42-year-old Dikembe Mutombo.

 

NFL Broncos sack Shanahan  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Mike Shanahan was sacked Tuesday as coach of the Denver Broncos, a team he guided to two Super Bowl titles and built into a perennial contender in the National Football League.

 

Canada condemns Iran raid on Nobel laureate's office  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

Canada Tuesday urged Tehran to end the "apparent targeting" of human rights advocates, including Iranian Nobel peace laureate Shirin Ebadi, whose private office was raided Monday by Iranian police.

 

World powers call for end to Gaza fighting  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00 EST

The European Union demanded Tuesday that Israel and Hamas halt their conflict in Gaza, as the world's top diplomats scrambled to find a solution to the escalating bloodshed.

 
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