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New List: Cleveland makes Most Stressful Cities list Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 4:03AMNEW YORK, NY (WOIO)- Portfolio.com revealed its latest U.S. Uncovered study, ranking the "Most Stressful Place in America."
Report: Unemployment would be much worse without stimulus help Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 4:02AMAbsent the extraordinary federal policy actions taken in the wake of the Great Recession, Pennsylvania and the nation would be looking at double-digit unemployment rates today, according to a new report from the Keystone Research Center.
AAAAAAHHHHHH! Summer is Over, Let the Stress Begin! Portfolio.com Unveils America's Most Stressful Cities Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 4:00AMPortfolio.com â the national business news site for small and mid-sized business executives â today revealed its latest U.S. Uncovered study, ranking the "Most Stressful Place in America." Â Looking at the nation's 50 largest metropolitan areas, Detroit ranked at the top of the list while Salt Lake City came out as the least stressful area.
Evile Plan Next Album Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:29AMevile are planning their next studio album
US gets ready to knock the world offline Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:19AMAfter October 1 thousands of US military hackers and spies will get down to their cyber war activities. The declarations for taking cyber defense measures can be heard more and more often in the US. US analysts state that information and communication networks, on which the national infrastructure depends on, are becoming vulnerable for cyber criminals.
Eva Longoria Parker: My husband is my priority Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:15AMEva Longoria Parker says she has been “in heaven” this summer because she has spent so much time with her husband.
2010-2011 Sacramento Kings Preview- vs Golden State Warriors + The Real Kings of Cali :: Around the Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:13AMAn early look at the 2010-2011Sacramento Kings versus Golden State Warriors and how they match up.
NBA players prepare for postseason play Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:22AMWith the 2009-2010 NBA basketball season coming to a close, there are some indications of what is to come with the playoffs. The East, throughout the season, has been dominated by the big four. The Cavaliers, Magic, Hawks, and Celtics have held it down within their conference. The West, however, has been a bit different. Other than the Lakers, seeds two through eight are only separated by a ...
Outfielder Jarrod Dyson called up from Omaha Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:15AMMINNEAPOLIS | The last thing outfielder Jarrod Dyson expected to hear Sunday was that he was heading to the big leagues. Dyson, 26, had just experienced one of the worst days in his professional career — going zero for six with four strikeouts for Class AAA Omaha in a 9-1 victory at Oklahoma City.
Garden of Memories: Garden in Dover built to comfort military families Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:12AMDuring his days with the Pennsylvania Air National Guard in the early 1960s, Lt. Clarence “Rance” O’Brien hadn’t expected to enter a combat zone. Nevertheless, his air group was among 25 ordered by then-Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara to convey donated “Cookies & Books for Christmas ” to troops in Vietnam.
Wormrot Abuse Delayed Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:27AMU.S. Wormrot fans are going to have to wait a few days to be abused
Porterville's Soto suffers first loss of pro career Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:19AMPorterville High School graduate Joe Soto was handed his first loss of his professional mixed martial arts career on Thursday in San Antonio.
Alpheus Lights South Texas Fiber Network Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:14AMHOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alpheus Communications announced plans to light its fiber network assets in South Texas, providing transport and bandwidth services in McAllen, Laredo and Harlingen in early 2011.
Tanker fire shuts down Loop 1604 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:05AMThe eastbound lanes of Loop 1604 at Nacogdoches are back open after an 18-wheeler caught fire and had both directions of traffic shut down for more than a hour
Alpheus Lights South Texas Fiber Network Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:00AMHOUSTON----Today Alpheus Communications announced plans to light its fiber network assets in South Texas, providing transport and bandwidth services in McAllen, Laredo and Harlingen in early 2011.
Utley drives in 6 runs in Phillies' win Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:48AMDENVER (AP) — The blurry-eyed Philadelphia Phillies didn't mind that they wouldn't get a lot of shuteye after making their one-night stopover in Denver so worthwhile.
Hercules: Attack by victims may have led to killing, police say Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:45AMAwakening of man eventually shot by police allegedly led to 'physical altercation'; 35-year-old remains missing
Super Bowl Prediction: Chargers vs. Saints or Vikings Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:01AMA couple of years ago, I was telling my co-worker Dave (who’s been a San Diego Charger fan longer than I’ve been alive) that the Chargers would not make it to the Super Bowl until this season. I got caught up in the moment and half-believed that 2009 was the year, but in reality, I knew there was no way a team that couldn’t come close to either running the ball or stopping the run should have ...
Texas and Big 12 Capsules: QB Gilbert had clear path to take over at Texas Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:41AMAUSTIN (AP) — Garrett Gilbert has hardly played since high school and in his only meaningful college game, he threw four interceptions as Texas lost the national championship to Alabama.
'Machete' doesn’t disappoint in delivering incredibly campy violence Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:35AMIt’s a contemporary exploitation flick with all the aesthetics of the hardcore vigilante films of the 70s, but with one discernable difference: This time a Mexican’s in charge. Grade: B
Good Samaritan comes to rescue of suffering horses Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:07PMSAN ANTONIO -- A Kansas man is in trouble with the law, accused of horse abuse. The man's tractor trailer reportedly broke down on Wednesday. But on Thursday a good Samaritan took notice of the horses inside the trailer. They appeared to be in terrible shape, so the person called Animal Care Services (ACS) and 911. Early reports say the horses had nothing to eat or drink for at least eight hours ...
A/C Company Donates Relief To Hundreds In Houston Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:07PMHundreds of air conditioners are donated to Houstonians who need them most.
Friday Freebies For Sep. 3rd Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:52PMThis week's list has tips to save money on beauty products and get free Blizzards from Dairy Queen, along with some other goodies.
BRETT HOFFMAN: Legendary stallion dies at 31 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:46PMKeith Martin , the executive director of the San Antonio Stock Show Rodeo, will be honored for his innovative leadership during the 22nd annual National Cowboys Symposium and Celebration in Lubbock.
Magnussen's Toyota of Palo Alto celebrates expansion Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:42PMAt a time when the economy is driving some dealerships out of business and forcing others to relocate along freeways for maximum exposure, a few have managed to stay put and thrive, even expand.
Advocate-Area Weekly Prep Previews Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:35PMAll games are non-district and start at 7:30 p.m.
Brazilian Import: Introducing Tiago Splitter to the NBA Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:31PMIn the not too distant past, there was an influx of talented, highly-skilled, foreign NBA ready big men arriving on American shores ready to prove themselves in the best league in the world. The likes of Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki, Yao Ming, Nene, and Andrew Bogut have become proven commodities for their respective teams, if not the face of their franchise. The combination of a lack of NBA ready ...
Politicos Walk the Trail Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:19PMThis Saturday, Sept. 4, between 1 and 4 p.m., councilman and mayoral candidate Frank Matarrese will walk the South Shore neighborhoods along Otis Drive and Rosewood Way between Westline and Grand.
POLICE BLOTTER Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:19PMGrand theft reported at 11:30 a.m. on the 1400 block of Harbor Bay Parkway. Burglary reported at 1:50 p.m. on the 800 block of Laurel Street.
Pomona High's game tonight has a lot more meaning that just a battle with crosstown rival Garey High Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:16PMPOMONA - The start of football season can be an exciting time, but it will be even more so tonight for Pomona High School.
AP Top 100 - Central Capsules: Texas dominates AP list of top preps in region Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:41AMINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — In a few years, many of the players on the inaugural Associated Press list of the 25 best high school football players across the Midwest and Southwest may bear a strong resemblance to the starting lineup for the Texas Longhorns.
As Southwest begins N.J. flights soon, industry watchers predict lower fares Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:39AMExpect fares to drop 20 percent to 30 percent on some routes next year when Southwest Airlines begins flying out of Newark Liberty International Airport, analysts said. ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTOAnalysts are predicting double-digit fare reductions when Southwest starts flying...
Sprint adds Boston, Daytona Beach and Providence to its 4G coverage map Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:36AMSprint's treating the East Coast to a shot of adrenaline-fueled mobile internet today, with Daytona Beach in Florida, Providence in Rhode Island, and Boston (you know the state, right?) all getting the green light for 4G activation. Notably, this takes the number of markets Sprint has now lit up in sexy WiMAX airwaves beyond 50 and ratchets up the states that have at least some coverage up to 21 ...
Harte-Hanks Acquires Information Arts Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:25AMUK-Based Leader in Business-to-Business Database Marketing and AnalyticsSAN ANTONIO, TX --(September...
Investing in Wind Power Is Smart — But Not How We're Doing It Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:19AMWind farms are popping up in rural areas that can't use that electricity — could the promising form of alt energy be labeled another boondoggle for farm states?
Harte-Hanks Acquires Information Arts Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:15AMUK-Based Leader in Business-to-Business Database Marketing and Analytics
GlobalSCAPE® Expands Global Channel Sales Network with Lifeboat Distribution Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:14AMSAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GlobalSCAPE, Inc. (NYSE Amex: GSB), a leading developer of secure information exchange solutions, announced today that the company is expanding its global channel sales network by partnering with Lifeboat Distribution, an international specialty software distributor for technically sophisticated products. GlobalSCAPE joined forces with Lifeboat Distribution to ...
Harte-Hanks Acquires Information Arts Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:00AMSAN ANTONIO, TX--(Marketwire - 09/01/10) - Harte-Hanks, Inc. (NYSE: HHS - News ) announced today that it acquired Information Arts (UK) Limited yesterday, August 31, 2010. Information Arts, based in High Wycombe in the United Kingdom, is a provider of data-driven marketing insight to business-to-business marketers across Europe -- and increasingly across the globe. The company delivers a ...
GlobalSCAPE® Expands Global Channel Sales Network with Lifeboat Distribution Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:00AMSAN ANTONIO----GlobalSCAPE, Inc. , a leading developer of secure information exchange solutions, announced today that the company is expanding its global channel sales network by partnering with Lifeboat Distribution, an international specialty software distributor for technically sophisticated products.
Local team is bowl bound Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:44AMElite Cheer has team invited to perform at the 2011 Sugar Bowl. One local cheering team has already accomplished what many elite college football teams across the country strive for all season: A trip to the Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.
Soprano sings of triumph over brain trauma Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:11PMWALNUT - It was almost three decades ago that doctors told her parents she would never amount to much.
812th return home after Iraq deployment Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:02PMHARLINGEN — After a long wait in the broiling South Texas sun, wives, girlfriends, moms, dads and children rushed forward to greet soldiers from the Harlingen-based Army Reserve 812th Quartermaster Company returning home from a one-year tour of duty in Iraq.
Not-guilty plea for Jay Vincent but deal looms Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:59PMCourt filings show a plea bargain is in the works for ex-Michigan State basketball star and retired NBA player Jay Vincent, who appeared in court Tuesday on charges in a $2 million Internet scam.
Ex-Spartan Jay Vincent pleads not guilty; deal coming? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:53PMGRAND RAPIDS - Court filings show a plea bargain is in the works for ex-Michigan State basketball star and retired NBA player Jay Vincent, who's charged in a $2-million Internet scam.
Texas RB Green turning heads Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:44PMCoach Jim Streety has no doubt why his team was tabbed to open the season on national television.
Seguin tennis loses to John Jay in opener Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:43PMSEGUIN — The Matador tennis team opened its fall season Thursday at home, falling 10-8 to San Antonio’s John Jay High School. Despite the loss, though, head coach Jimmy LaLonde was proud of how his young group performed, saying that there is plenty of potential throughout the roster.
Seguin drops road contest to NB Canyon Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:43PMNEW BRAUNFELS — The Lady Matador volleyball team (6-12) had a chance to put Canyon away after taking a 2-1 lead in their match on Tuesday night, but the Lady Cougars just wouldn’t say die, coming back to record a 3-2 victory (25-18, 25-27, 18-25, 25-14, 15-9) at home.
Marion breezes past Pearsall in home opener Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:43PMMARION — It took Marion until its 14th match of the season to finally play one in front of the home crowd, but the Lady Bulldogs made the wait worthwhile for their fans by coming up with a 3-0 sweep (25-20, 25-13, 25-13) of Pearsall on Tuesday night.
Falcons set to soar Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:42PMSEGUIN — A year ago, the Lifegate Falcons and Christian Academy of San Antonio (CASA) Rams opened the 2009 season by playing an absolute shootout, with Lifegate prevailing 84-60 on the road.
Seguin ready to face Uvalde Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:42PMSAN ANTONIO — For Seguin, tonight’s contest against Uvalde isn’t just a season opener. It’s also the dawn of a new era.