Some lawmakers reject extra pay, cut session's costThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 10:33PMThe cost of the special legislative session in Olympia has shrunk to less than $14,000 a day, thanks to a growing line of state legislators who are refusing to accept their $90-per-day expense allowances.
Our son's death will save othersThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 10:24PMPARENTS of teen who died after taking meow meow say: 'He'd want death to save others'
Prep roundup: Rangers pull off upset of ’BlazersThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 9:41PMSwinging good bats in the first and fifth innings, Unaka pulled a 9-7 upset of Daniel Boone on Thursday in Gray.
Downtown action for clubbersThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 6:43PMTHE touch of downtown makes it time to check out Bukit Bintang, the other end of Jalan Sultan Ismail, then to KL Sentral and Bangsar.
Irish head shops causing alarmThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 5:25PMThe stores offer cheap and legal highs, marketed as bath salts or incense but designed to be smoked, snorted or swallowed. Health officials, lawmakers and parents are alarmed. Like plenty of hale and hearty young Irishmen, Chris knows just how to unwind after a tough day at the office: He reaches for his bath salts.
Clubbing for March 18-24Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 1:30PMABIGAIL'S CAFE: Fran and Mike Flowers, contemporary rock, 6-9 p.m. Saturday. 20607 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Dunnellon. (489-1818)AMVET POST 19: Girlz-N-Guitarz present "Picking and Grinning," 6 p.m. Friday. Ages 21 and older. 13050 E. County Road 316, Fort McCoy. (622-4449)
Is Mrs Ross trying to be even more outrageous than her husband Jonathan?Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 8:43PMThere's always been something of the princess about privately-educated Jane. A wild child in her mid-teens, she would go clubbing in green lipstick, taking a kettle lined with fur as a bizarre handbag.
The Blarney Stoned: Irish head shops seen as growing problemWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 3:15PMThe stores offer cheap and legal highs, marketed as bath salts or incense but designed to be smoked, snorted or swallowed. Health officials, lawmakers and parents are alarmed. Like plenty of hale and hearty young Irishmen, Chris knows just how to unwind after a tough day at the office: He reaches for his bath salts.
The Penthouse Marks One Year Of Ultimate ClubbingWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 2:41PMIt seems not too long ago when The Loft, a club-resto at the Asia Town IT Park, launched its new wing named The Penthouse.
Moves to ban mephedrone 'within weeks'Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 12:40PMThe Government's drugs advisers could recommend a ban on mephedrone within weeks, it emerged today, following the deaths of two teenagers thought to have taken the drug.
Bushrangers fight back after disastrous startWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 8:05AMThe prospect of a boring batting-fest at the MCG is all but gone just a day into the Sheffield Shield final.
a. Arbitrary or Unlawful Deprivation of LifeWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 7:59AMUnlike in the previous year, there were no reports that the government or its agents committed politically motivated killings. In the east security forces summarily executed civilians and killed civilians during clashes with illegal armed groups (see section 1.g.).
Partying, learning, and saving the climateWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 6:03AMWhat do nightclubs and universities have in common? They can both be managed in an environmentally friendly way, while raising awareness among young people about responsible energy use.
Clubbing together pays off for YFCWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 5:24AMA DYSLEXIC dog and a human combine harvester were part of the winning sketch at the Northumberland Young Farmers’ entertainment final last Saturday.
Pressure builds for mephedrone banWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 4:37AMPressure has grown for a ban to be imposed on popular clubbing drug mephedrone after the death of two teenagers in Scunthorpe.
Radical magazines fight for survivalWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 3:37AMPolitical titles build up subscriber base and online presence after being squeezed out of shops At night, before sleep, George Monbiot reads radical magazines. "They play a major role in my thinking," says the campaigner and Guardian columnist. He also reads them on trains – but he may not be able to read them anywhere, soon, because the sector is under threat. If they fold, Monbiot won't be the ...
North state in brief: March 17, 2010Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 2:00AMDeputies arrest man suspected in flashingA Macdoel man was arrested Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of indecent exposure in connection with six incidents in which a man exposed himself to women in the Mount Shasta area.
Nigeria :Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 6:02AMWhat Manner of Reconciliation? Lagos — Recently, the Peace and Reconciliation Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) finally brokered truce between Kaduna State Governor Namadi Sambo and his predecessor, Senator Ahmed Muhammed Makarfi.
Baseball Halts Hartford Comeback For Fifth-Straight VictoryMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 11:12PMWINTER HAVEN, Fla. - The University of Akron baseball team warded off a late comeback attempt from the University of Hartford to win its fifth-straight contest, 12-8 at Chain of Lakes Stadium this afternoon.
Streak snapped: Patriots beat Rockdale to end four-game skidMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 10:28PMNot a bad way to snap a losing streak. Heritage began its region schedule with a 14-4, five-inning win over Rockdale on Monday, its first win of the season after an 0-4 start.
Man charged over Mary’s deathMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 7:58PMA 40-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Dundee woman Mary McLaren.
Seal hunt: Canada raises quota by 50,000Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 7:30PMCanada's fisheries minister on Monday raised the total number of seals that hunters would be allowed to slaughter by 50,000 ahead of the annual Atlantic coast hunt later this month.
Zennhiser Releases Four New Deep Tech House Grooves & Beats PacksMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 6:38PMWith the tech house scene reaching most of the clubbing globe, the only solution for us was to supply an extensive collection of brand spanking new tech house drum loops and groove loops. Crammed full of crunchy, deep, and techie drum sounds, these tech house beats and grooves ooze sublime quality.
The Anti-Gossip: March 15, 2010Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 4:00PMGisele shares her beauty secrets; Kellan Lutz works out for good and Kevin James makes wishes come true.
Promoter behind 'Ibiza Rocks' hopes to repeat its success in MallorcaMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 11:36AMFor years it was known as the “Gomorrah of the Med” – a paradise island of unparalleled hedonism where clubbers could behave as badly as they liked on the streets of San Antonio.
Emotional trip to mark birthdayMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 10:10AMThe family of Mary McLaren are planning an emotional trip at the weekend to the scene where her body was found — to mark her 35th birthday.
Cops arrest man over murder of MaryMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 10:10AMA man was today arrested in connection with the alleged murder of Dundee woman Mary McLaren. The 40-year-old was held by Tayside Police.
Digested classic: Praxis by Fay WeldonMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 7:36AMCurrently out of print Praxis Duveen, at the age of five, sitting on Brighton beach. Her sullen sister, Hypatia, silent beside her. "Nice kids," said Henry Whitechapel, a first world war veteran, turned photographer, who would probably abuse them within 50 pages. "We gave them Greek names," said their mother, Lucy. "Praxis means orgasm; Hypatia means erectile dysfunction." "We're stuck in a late ...
Food for thought: driving demand and innovation through TwitterMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 6:42AMThere are still a lot of sceptics out there who consider Twitter overblown with hype and offering no tangible commercial value . I can understand that point of view but it often comes from a lack of vision regarding the role social media can play in customer communication and engagement.
The soft, pliant Playboy bunny should be put downMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 5:40AMEveryone loves a bunny, right? Floppy ears, those sweet little faces, twitching whiskers. So you might think that the birthday of one of the lapin world's most famous members is a cause for celebration.
Protesters strip off for seal hunt protestMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 12:08AMAnimal liberationists have stripped off for a protest in Canberra, showing some skin to raise awareness of the skinning of seals.
Activists strip off in seal hunt protestSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 10:33PMANIMAL liberationists have stripped off for a protest in Canberra, showing some skin to raise awareness of the skinning of seals.
Symonds helps Chargers to victorySunday, March 14, 2010 @ 3:58PMAndrew Symonds half century has helped the Deccan Chargers to 31 run win over the CSK in the IPL.
Symonds helps Chargers to victorySunday, March 14, 2010 @ 3:57PMChaminda Vaas complemented a strong batting performance with a three-wicket haul as the Deccan Chargers coasted to a 31-run win over the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.
Cricket: Symonds helps Chennai to victorySunday, March 14, 2010 @ 3:21PMAndrew Symonds hit a half century, but it was Chaminda Vaas who was the star of the show as the Deccan Chargers coasted to a 31-run win over the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.
VAAS SEES OFF CHENNAISunday, March 14, 2010 @ 1:43PMChaminda Vaas complemented a strong batting performance with a three-wicket haul as the Deccan Chargers coasted to a 31-run win over the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League today.
Yakuza 3 (PlayStation 3)Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 8:41AMYakuza 3 is a gritty, free-roaming adventure game that thrusts you fist-first into the Japanese underworld. But while it preaches violence to bend you to its will, it rewards players who uphold the hierarchical bonds of its namesake organisation.