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Oscar-winning 'Precious' film to be shown at EIU Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:36AMCHARLESTON — The Oscar-winning film, “Precious,” will be shown during the Central Illinois Feminist Film Festival scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday on Eastern Illinois University’s campus.
Rodeo set March 12-13 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:35AMROBERTSDALE, Ala. — It’s time to watch skilled riders ride bulls, to see bucking broncos, rodeo clowns and take in a musical country act or two.
Roger Winter’s trek for 10 lbs. of potatoes led to $50,000 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:33AMDES MOINES –After reading a winner’s story in his local paper, a Fayette County man purchased the same ticket and won the top prize of $50,000!
'Irish' food in Chicago isn't quite so in Ireland Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMWhat, you may well ask, is Irish food? "The Irish used to have a very rich, complex food culture, but that was hundreds of years ago," says writer Coleman Andrews. In The Country Cooking of Ireland (Chronicle Books, $50), he'scollected and refined more than 225 recipes, documenting both a historicand an emerging Irish cuisine. Both are pretty far from Chicago Irish fare.
Huntley Rotary plans food pantry benefit Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMWith the jobless rate climbing higher each day, local service providers such as food pantries have been busier than ever.
Trophy trout: Three loads down, one more to go Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:30AMRex EmersonSpecial to the Sun The third load of Alpers trout was delivered to Isabella Lake on Wednesday, Feb. 17. This load, consisting of 1,200 pounds of trophy trout, from the Inland Aquaculture Group, will complement the two loads already delivered earlier this year in preparation of the 21st Annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby.
Ann Powers: In the doldrums with the 'American Idol' girls Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:30AMEvery so often, "Idol" chroniclers are allowed -- nay, required -- to channel their inner Simon.
Keep it in Sapulpa campaign grows Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:28AMKeep it in SAPULPA was launched last fall to promote local area businesses who are willing to offer discounts and promotions in order to encourage shopping for goods and services in Sapulpa. Currently, nearly 40 Sapulpa merchants are participating.
Cricket: Bulls demolish Warriors Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:27AMQueensland has made short work of the Western Australian tail, taking 4-34 after tea to have the visitors all out for 286 in their first innings at the Gabba.
Gaming N ews Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:07PMLAS VEGAS, Nevada -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Harrah's Interactive Entertainment, Inc. (HIE), a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., today officially launches CAESARS Bingo Online available to UK residents only at www.CAESARSBingo.com.
It was an incredible moment: Gavaskar Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:05PMSunil Gavaskar, under whose captaincy India won the WCC, recently spoke to Lokendra Pratap Sahi, exclusively on that tournament. The following are excerpts from the two-part interview published in The Telegraph on February 18 and 19:
Skater's gaffe highlights politics of China sports Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:03PMIt was a political gaffe for Chinese short track speedskater Zhou Yang _ failing to thank her country and its government after winning two gold medals at the Vancouver Olympics.
Oscar viewership highest in 5 years Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:02PMSunday night's Oscars drew 41.3 million US viewers, up 5 million from last year and the biggest audience for the Academy Awards in five years, the Nielsen Company reported on Monday.
Gates Foundation, Asian group win UN population prize Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:59PMNew York - The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) were selected on Tuesday winners of the 2010 United Nations Population Award. The award has been given out annually to indi...
German Film Days kick off in the capital Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:57PMOver ten documentaries, animation films and works of fiction of recent German cinema will be screened at the Peasant Museum cinema until Sunday.
Kantor column: Writing a good resume is key now more than ever Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:57PMNAPLES —Q. I have been laid off my job. It’s been several years since I’ve applied for a job, so I’m a bit rusty at putting together a resume. What are employers looking for in a resume?John O.NaplesYour resume is your calling card. A professional resume paints a favorable picture of you long before the interviewing process begins. A poorly written resume can ruin your chances of ever getting ...
Portsmouth made to wait for FA Cup prize money Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:55PM• FA wants assurances creditors will be paid in full • Portsmouth owed £600,000 from win over Birmingham Portsmouth's administrators will have to wait at least a fortnight to discover whether they will receive the £600,000‑plus they are owed in prize money and TV revenues for beating Birmingham City in the FA Cup sixth round. The FA confirmed today that it would hold on to the payment until it ...
Big Jack: Betting on Manny Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:54PMLONDON -- Manny Pacquiao's last fight before he tries his luck in the political arena again is less than a week away but I have still not made up my mind if I would really put my hard earned money at read more
NorthTec graduation celebrates student success Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:53PMNorthTec celebrated the success of more students than ever before at two graduation ceremonies last week ( subs 2 and 3 March) .
Hawks’ Johnson, Free Agent to Be, Lurks as a Prize Without the Hype Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:41PMFive years ago, Joe Johnson orchestrated a trade to Atlanta, and now he is generally considered a borderline maximum-salary player.
The tennis reign of Spain's Carlos Moya was short but memorable Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:40PMMoya, one of the sport's class acts, is attempting a comeback at Indian Wells, in the same tournament where he became No. 1 in the world in 1999. He stayed there only two weeks, but that was enough to last him a lifetime.
Solomon Islanders recall civil conflict Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:38PMSolomon Islanders have begun telling their stories of the brutal civil conflict that claimed up to 100 lives and led to an Australian-led military intervention.
And the WA winners are... Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:36PMA short film that debuted on YouTube was the big winner at this year's WA Screen Awards, reflecting the seismic shift in movie-making and distribution in the digital age.
Rash of scams prompts Clinton Township police to warn residents Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:32PMCLINTON TOWNSHIP — Following a rash of scams targeting township residents, police are repeating their tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of con artists.
Rats close in on prize Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:32PMOak Flats have continued their late charge toward the South Coast cricket minor premiership after taking first innings points against Shellharbour at Geoff Shaw Oval on Saturday.
PFA name Sydney’s Lavicka as Coach of the Year Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:28PMSydney FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka has been named Coach of the Year by the Professional Footballers Association.