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WCF Opens First JobVantage Office Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:58AMWORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA has opened its first JobVantage office, a new concept that the organization is rolling out in Seminole and Orange counties.
Nats Embarrass Travs Tuesday Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:58AMSpringdale, AR - The Arkansas Travelers sustained one of their worst losses of the season on Wednesday night in a 15-3 defeat at the hands of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at Arvest Ballpark.
Tampa Yankees to move to Orlando? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:48AMOrange County is engaging in talks to bring a New York Yankees minor league team from Tampa to Orlando, several media outlets have reported.
Waldorf Astoria Resorts of Florida Launch Fall Promotion Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:44AMMCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Waldorf Astoria Resorts of Florida have launched a fall promotion which offers guests up to $100 in resort credits, plus at check-out, a complimentary one-night certificate for a future stay, to make that fall getaway all the more extraordinary and enticing. The hotels participating in this promotion are the Waldorf Astoria Orlando, Boca Raton Resort & Club ...
Going Mobile | By Peter Yesawich Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:43AMThree out ten cell phones in use in the United States are now “smartphones” with Internet connectivity. And one of the most intriguing questions facing travel service marketers is how travelers are using these devices to plan, purchase and share information about both destinations and travel service suppliers. The results of our new 2010 Portrait of American TravelersSM provide some insightful ...
Scott Mikuen Named General Counsel of Harris Corporation Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:42AMMELBOURNE, Fla., Sept. 1 -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) , an international communications and info...
25 Percent of New Worms in 2010 Are Designed to Spread through USB Devices, According to ... Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:40AM48 percent of SMBs worldwide are infected every year; one third of these infections are caused by worms that spread on USB devices ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 26 - PandaLabs, Panda Security's antimalware laboratory, has discovered that in 2010, 25 percent of new worms have been specifically designed to spread through USB storage devices connected to computers. These types of threats can copy themselves ...
First Cup: Wednesday Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:38AMChris Dempsey of The Denver Post: "Nuggets coach George Karl, having cleared every major hurdle in his latest bout with cancer, has little doubt he'll be back for the upcoming season. 'I'm not sure it's official. Before we make that declaration, there's probably one or two more doctor's appointments that I want to get done,' Karl said Tuesday. 'But my mind slot is: Get ready.' Karl missed the ...
Are Nightmare Airfare Hikes Flying Your Way? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:35AMThere are some indications of nightmare airfare pricing ahead. FareCompare's Rick Seaney explains why you should not expect to see many airfare wars or even bargains this fall. United States - Travel - FareCompare - Recreation - Rick Seaney
Waldorf Astoria Resorts of Florida Launch Fall Promotion Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:30AMMCLEAN, Va.----The Waldorf Astoria Resorts of Florida have launched a fall promotion which offers guests up to $100 in resort credits, plus at check-out, a complimentary one-night certificate for a future stay, to make that fall getaway all the more extraordinary and enticing.
Dealing in hope Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 6:14PMTHERESA CAMPBELL Staff Writer LEESBURG -- Sharlene Depetro begins her new job as a sales consultant on Monday, thanks to a job lead from the Goodw ...
Pearland Little League Punches World Series Ticket Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 6:14PMThe city of Pearland is overcome with excitement. That's because the city's little league team is going to Williamsport, Pa., and earned its spot in the Little League World Series after defeating Eagle Pass 5-3 in Waco, Texas, on Thursday.
Pasco band leader marches in his dad's footsteps Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 6:06PMBy Michele Miller, Times Staff Writer Friday, August 13, 2010 Son Michael Schmidt, 20, left, has his eye on his dad’s job; Russell Schmidt, 48, center, leads the Zephyrhills Marching Bulldogs; and Brian Schmidt, 23, will lead the Fivay Regiment. The school year has yet to begin, but the ribbing has been going on for weeks now. " My band hall is bigger than yours." "Maybe so, but I've got the ...
Suit accuses Kilpatrick's cousin of misusing charity funds Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 6:03PMFormer Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's cousin is accused of diverting thousands of dollars in charitable funds for her own personal use, according to a civil lawsuit filed today in Ingham County Circuit Court by Attorney General Mike Cox.
Georgia signee Lalanne denied admission Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 5:56PMPublished: Friday, August 13, 2010 at 7:52 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, August 13, 2010 at 7:52 p.m. ATHENS, Ga. - Georgia basketball coach Mark Fox has lost a member of his signing class.
Hall of Famers not giving Heat the title. Yet. Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 5:55PMThe Miami Heat are going to be very good. Nobody questions that. This team is going to win a lot of game this year. Put LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh on one team and you're going to get...
Arena Football League: Orlando Predators must go through rival to reach ArenaBowl Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 5:52PMOrlando and Tampa Bay Storm have met 7 times in the postseason, with the Predators winning 4 They have met more times than any teams in Arena Football League history, have seven ArenaBowl titles between them and are separated by less than 90 miles of Interstate 4.
Arena Football League: Orlando at Tampa Bay, 7:30 Saturday night Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 5:52PMThe Predators hold a 4-3 edge in playoff meetings over the Storm Orlando Predators at Tampa Bay Storm
Sports in brief: Venus Williams to miss second U.S. Open tuneup Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 5:51PMTimes wires Friday, August 13, 2010 Tennis Venus to miss second Tuneup for U.S. Open MONTREAL — Venus Williams withdrew from next week's WTA tournament in Montreal on Friday, citing an injured left knee that is hampering her preparation for the U.S. Open. The No. 4-ranked Williams already had pulled out of this week's event in Cincinnati, another tuneup for the year's last Grand Slam, which ...
`Canes WR Aldarius Johnson working on consistency Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 5:51PMJunior receiver hopes to regain freshman form By Shandel Richardson
Penn-sational! Pearland stars headed to LLWS Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 11:01PMWACO — For the Pearland Little League team, the postgame victory lap never felt so nice.
Pearland stars crush Colorado; one win from LL World Series Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 11:01PMWACO — When third baseman Blake Toler heaved the ball across the diamond to first baseman Mason Van Noort for the final out, the Pearland Little League all-stars didn't go crazy.
Randolph woman battles rare birth defect Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 10:59PMRANDOLPH TWP. — For nearly a quarter of a century, Karen Ball and her daughter, Kaelin, have been on a crusade.
Baseball-Twins edge series to move clear of White Sox Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 10:59PM* Liriano continues to enjoy resurgent year
Bye-Bye Waka Waka, hello Wafa Wafa Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 10:55PMOut with Waka Waka and in with Wafa Wafa, was the widely touted tagline at Thursday's MTN8 launch.
Back spasms limit Jenks Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 10:49PMBack spasms limit Jenks
Kids find out about turtles, then sing some âsplash-along songsâ at Watchung Library Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 10:48PMWATCHUNG – Some of the Watchung Library’s youngest patrons were treated last week to back-to-back days of special presentations around this summer’s theme, “Make A Splash.”
Chatham golfer may share coach with Woods Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 10:48PMMARK MALONE The Daily News Austin Kelly may have trouble booking his next appointment with swing coach Sean Foley. "It might be tough if he's with Tiger to get a lesson," said the 19-year-old from Chatham.[...]
Twins-Chicago game recap Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 10:45PMHe went 2-for-4 with a homer and scored two runs in the first three innings.
Mike Ragogna: A Conversation With Creed's Mark Tremonti, plus Robert Plant, The Black Crowes, and Freetime with Eef ... Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 10:39PMA Conversation With Creed's Mark Tremonti Mike Ragogna: What's up with Creed's latest tour? Mark Tremonti: It runs through September. We're trying to get...
Shaq, Celts are in it to win it Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:38PMWALTHAM — Today officially ends "Shaq Week." And what a week it was. Shaquille O'Neal signed the Boston Celtics' contract last Wednesday, catching most of New England asleep at the wheel. It just didn't seem like a fit.
Celtics Notebook: Harangody in, Wallace out Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:34PMThe signing of Luke Harangody yesterday put the Boston Celtics at the NBA limit of 15 players with guaranteed contracts. Not long after having a full roster, however, the Celtics made another move that frees up one last spot.
Slaying suspects in court Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:33PMThree escapees from Louisiana who face the death penalty if convicted of kidnapping and killing a Florida State University graduate student were given a Dec. 9 pre-trial date in St. Johns Circuit Court on Tuesday.
$1.3B from federal stimulus will give Florida a boost Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:32PMObama signs law to save school jobs, bolster recovery WASHINGTON -- Florida's fragile economic recovery will get a $1.3 billion boost from a state aid bill that cleared Congress on Tuesday.
Busting myths about bursting lightning clouds Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:29PMWhen Brandon Oldenkamp was knocked off the Grand Teton by an electrical storm July 21, rangers had no official registry where they could add his name to those of others whose deaths are caused by lightning...
Pacers to play 76ers in home opener Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:29PMINDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers will open the home portion of the 2010-11 National Basketball Association schedule against the Philadelphia 76ers at 8 p.m. Oct. 30. The Pacers will begin the season on a two-game road trip, with their season...
Braves' win wrought with emotions Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:29PMHOUSTON - Brooks Conrad filled in ably for an injured Chipper Jones on Tuesday night. Now the Atlanta Braves have to wait and see how long he'll be their third baseman. Conrad's two-run homer in ...
Thome, Mauer vault Twins past ChiSox for first place Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:27PMJim Thome hit his 579th homer, Joe Mauer had three more hits and the Minnesota Twins took sole possession of the AL Central lead by beating the Chicago White Sox 12-6 on Tuesday night. Minnesota Twins - Chicago White Sox - Jim Thome - American League Central - Joe Mauer
Pistons, McGrady agree to 1-year, $1.3M deal Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:26PMA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Tracy McGrady has agreed to terms of a one-year contract with the Detroit Pistons. Tracy McGrady - Detroit Pistons - Associated Press - Contract - sport
Mayor Touts Trains at Morning Meal Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:25PMLAKELAND | Mayor Gow Fields may become a familiar face in the mornings.
Verizon Wireless Reports $146 Million Enhancement to Florida Digital Network in First Half of 2010 Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 11:24AMTAMPA, Fla., Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless company with the largest, most reliable voice and 3G data network, announced today that it invested $146 million in the first half of 2010 to further enhance advanced wireless services and coverage for Florida customers. The investment included construction and upgrades to large network facilities, installation ...
'Madden NFL 11' release set at midnight Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 11:23AMGameStop and many Best Buy and Walmart stores are among the retailers participating in the midnight launch. Some are offering discounts.
Tampa Bay Host Committee for 2012 GOP convention unveils website, logo Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 11:15AMBy Nandini Jayakrishna, Times Staff Writer Monday, August 9, 2010 The 2012 Republican National Convention logo. TAMPA — The 2012 Republican National Convention will serve as the Tampa Bay area's own economic stimulus, promising an influx of nearly 50,000 people, local organizers said Monday. The Tampa Bay Host Committee, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, unveiled its new website and logo ...
Joneses, The Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 11:13AMThe Joneses are rich, beautiful and seem to be the perfect family. There's only one slight problem. They’re not actually a family, but a team of stealth marketers which moves into upscale communities in order to hook the neighbors on all its wonderful toys. Try to keep up.
Halloween in August Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 11:13AMThe theme parks are looking for October monsters. Already. Halloween - Holidays - Opinions - Recreation - Web Rings
Zillow: South Florida housing recovery will be slow Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 11:11AMAug. 09--A report by a national real estate firm suggests that parts of South Florida's single-family housing market are showing modest improvements.
An encouraging word: Commit to more quality Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 11:11AMRecent events, such as the huge Toyota recalls and the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, have had me thinking a lot about “quality.” In Webster’s Dictionary, quality means degree of excellence, superiority in kind.
Apple takes orders for pricey Mac Pros Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 11:10AMComputerworld - Apple today began taking orders for its most expensive computer, the Mac Pro, but won't ship the tower-style desktop to customers for at least a week and a half.
NBA At 2: Why Are You So Old??? Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 11:08AMAt some point during the next NBA season Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers will be asking that question ... NBA making history in Europe ... Alston the X-Factor?
Antitax group targets Mark Sharpe over rail support Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 11:06AMTAMPA — With Hillsborough voters set to consider a 1 cent sales tax increase in November, Orlando-based Ax the Tax launched an antitax ad campaign on cable networks over the weekend.