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Yanks beat Pirates, Phillies in split squad games Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:45PMAlfredo Aceves may be pushing his way into the thick of the battle for the No. 5 spot in the New York Yankees' starting rotation.
Blaze hires ex-big leaguer Bill Haselman as manager Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:44PMFormer major league catcher Bill Haselman will manage the Bakersfield Blaze for the 2010 season, the club announced Thursday. Haselman, an original draft choice of the Texas Rangers, replaces Steve Buechele. The Blaze also announced the return of hitting coach Jason Wood and pitching coach Dave Chavarria.
New Management Brief Names 2010 B2B Marketing Trends Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:44PMSharon , Massachusetts — Tiziani Whitmyre, Inc. has released a new management brief that identifies the five key trends that will shape marketing tactics in the year ahead.
Top 10 Most Advantageous Places to Retire Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:44PMRISMEDIA, March 9, 2010—(MCT)—Where do you want to live in retirement? Most folks age in place, but there are those who spend their golden years in dreamy locales. The 100 most popular retirement towns for 2010 are—no surprise—mostly located in the…
Good Feet Boston to hold Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:44PMNEWTONVILLE, MA, ISSUED MARCH 5, 2010…In anticipation of the upcoming Boston Marathon, Good Feet Boston, which owns and operates six locations in Eastern Massachusetts and is part of the national retailer dedicated to pain elimination in feet selling custom-fitted arch supports and shock-absorbing Spira sneakers will conduct a free “Marathon Clinic” on Tuesday, March 23 from 6 to 8 pm in its ...
Yankees' Vazquez closes first start with flourish Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:41PMTAMPA, Fla.
Depot Theatre production reunites friends Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:41PMLA HABRA – For Noelle Juarez, 27, and Frankie Marrone, 25, the La Habra Depot Theatre represents much more than an old converted train station with a stage and rows of seats. The theater's upcoming production of "Little Shop of Horrors", which...
Midday Glance: Medical Devices companies Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:40PMNEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top medical devices companies are mixed at noon: Abbott Labs rose $.02 or percent, to $54.34. Allergan fell $.16 or .3 percent, to $61.94. Bard fell $.56 or .7 percent, to $84.15. Baxter fell $.02 or percent, to $59.17. Boston Scientific fell $.02 or .3 percent, to $7.87. Hospira fell $.41 or .8 percent, to $53.50. Johnson & Johnson rose $.18 or .3 percent, to $64 ...
Yankees' Vazquez closes first start with flourish Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:40PMJavier Vazquez settled down after allowing a first-pitch homer to Jimmy Rollins, striking out four of his last five batters to help a New York Yankees split-squad beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5 on Monday.
Rain, warmth could spark Midwest flood Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:40PMRains and warmer weather this week could trigger flooding in portions of the Midwest grain belt, prompting concerns of delays to field work ahead of seeding the corn and soy crops.
'Never on Saturday': Postal Service's emerging model Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:16PMWASHINGTON (AP) — The post office is renewing its drive to drop Saturday delivery — and plans a rate increase — in an effort to fend off a projected $7 billion loss this year.
Hired gunslinger Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:16PMBucks getting what they hoped for from Salmons
Vigil remembers train victims Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:15PMNORWOOD — The Norwood Train Station was aglow in soft candlelight for Vanessa Dorwart and Gina Gentile Friday night.
So far, it's no dice for casino plan Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:15PMHYANNIS — House Speaker Robert DeLeo is defending his push for two casinos and slots at the state's racetracks, saying it would bring needed revenue to the state and stave off what he calls a "blue-collar depression."
Sports Shorts: UNH women ousted in quarterfinals Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:13PMWEST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — America East Player of the Year Diana Delva had 18 points and eight rebounds to lead top-seeded and No. 23 Hartford to its school-record 19th straight victory, 68-35 over the University of New Hampshire in the...
Cape airport gets money for snow plow Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:13PMPROVINCETOWN — Municipal airport officials have received word that a $53,000 federal grant will be available to buy a new snow plow, according to airport manager Arthur "Butch" Lisenby.
Rondo double-double lifts Celtics past 76ers Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:13PMPHILADELPHIA — Rajon Rondo had 16 points and 11 assists, Kevin Garnett scored 22 points and the Boston Celtics handed the Philadelphia 76ers their fifth straight loss, 96-86 on Friday night.
UNH clinches Hockey East regular-season title Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:12PMDURHAM — Once again, the end justified the means.
Florida State ousted by Boston College: Monroe injures ankle in loss; X-rays indicate no bone break Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:11PMGREENSBORO, N.C. — Jasmine Gill led Boston College to its most significant upset in a late-season string of them, scoring six of her 13 points during the run that lifted the Eagles past No. 8 Florida State 67-60 on Friday night in an Atlantic Coast Conference quarterfinal.
Flames' scoring heats up in win Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:11PMDaymond Langkow , Curtis Glencross and Eric Nystrom scored second-period goals, and Miikka Kiprusoff made 22 saves in Calgary's 5-3 victory Friday night.
PBS stations airing Rounder Records special Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:45PMNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Stations of the Public Broadcasting System are airing Rounder Records 40th Anniversary Concert this March as part of their fundraising.
Poem: To Hear And To See Are Two Different Things, That’s True Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:45PMJean-Dany Joachim, the "poet populist" of Cambridge, recently returned from a family visit to earthquake-stricken Haiti, where he saw Port-au-Prince "with its guts open." Joachim composed this poem about his experience there.
Scutaro shows early signs of fielding prowess Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:45PMFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Marco Scutaro 's first play in a spring training game with the Boston Red Sox showed why they signed him. Their new shortstop made an outstanding pickup, starting a double play that bailed Josh Beckett out of a shaky first inning.
Business Datebook Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:44PMMonday, March 8 The Rotary Club of Hamden meets at 5:45 p.m. at The Playwright Restaurant, at the corner of Whitney and Putnam avenues in Hamden. Call 203-288-0800.
Will Cameron be King again on Oscar night? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:42PMAt this point, we're running out of words to trumpet James Cameron. We went 12 years with virtually nothing from the pride of Chippawa, and suddenly he's, yes, King of the World again. He owns a Best Director and Best Picture Oscar.[...]
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-05 20:20 U.S. airports expand passenger full-body screening Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:42PMBy Ross Kerber
GE’s Immelt Declines Bonus for Second Year in a Row (Update1) Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:41PMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- General Electric Co. Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Immelt declined a bonus in 2009 for the second consecutive year and his $3.3 million salary remained unchanged as a global economic slump reduced profit.
RCN to Be Bought by Abry for $531 Million, Plus Debt (Update4) Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:41PMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- RCN Corp. , the local cable- television and Internet provider for Boston, New York and Washington, agreed to be acquired by private-equity firm Abry Partners LLC for about $531 million plus debt.
Scutaro showing early signs of fielding prowess Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:41PMFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) -- Marco Scutaro is wasting no time showing the defensive skills that appealed to the Red Sox.
Exclusive: Edwin Hodge to Guest-Star on Leverage Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:41PMLeverage is becoming a family affair. Edwin Hodge, the older brother of series regular Aldis Hodge, will guest-star in the TNT drama's upcoming third season premiere, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. Check out photos of the Leverage cast
Celtics handle Pistons Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:32AMAUBURN HILLS (AP) — It was just two seasons ago that the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons played in the Eastern Conference finals. Things have changed.
Dwight Mourns, Looks Beyond Shaw’s “Divorce” Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:31AMDwight is going through an “unexpected, horrible divorce”—with a supermarket. So Linda Townsend-Maier told neighbors at a standing-room-only gathering. It was clear that she will not make this “emotional journey” alone.
Massachusetts Astronaut on Next Space Shuttle Mission is Available for Media Interviews Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:28AMMassachusetts Astronaut on Next Space Shuttle Mission is Available for Media Interviews
Child allegedly directed planes Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:28AMThe Federal Aviation Administration is investigating air-traffic control transmissions from the tower at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport that appear to be a child giving takeoff instructions to planes.
GHX Launches Procurement Suite Spend Management Solution For Hospitals Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:27AMGHX unveiled its Procurement Suite spend management solution for healthcare providers, designed to enable more strategic and cost-effective purchasing decisions. With Procurement Suite, hospitals can gain better control over non-file, off-contract spending. The new suite of products represents the first step to managing physician-preference items. Procurement Suite enables accurate ...
Teen suicide movie playing at theater in South Hadley Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:26AMAn independent movie about teen suicide entitled “To Save a Life” debuted in South Hadley on Friday and will run for a few days. Phoebe Prince, 15, was bullied by classmates at South Hadley High School, where she was the subject of harassment both inside and outside the school.
Goldman Sachs: Financial Winners & Losers Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:26AMGoldman Sachs shares fell after a bank analyst slashed his 2010 earnings forecast.
Bonus Biotech Stock Mailbag: Medivation Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:25AMHard lessons learned from Wednesday's failed Alzheimer's drug trial.
Boebel, Taymes compete at All-States Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:25AMJunior Ulysses Taymes and sophomore Marina Boebel were among the elite on Friday afternoon at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston as the two Bedford High track stars competed at the All-States.
Tapes indicate child directed planes at New York airport Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:22AMNEW YORK — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating whether a child directed planes from Kennedy Airport's air traffic control tower.
Pitt sends 'Nova to second straight loss Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 12:45PMPitt sends 'Nova to second straight loss
Winning, not contract on Beckett's mind Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 12:45PMWinning, not contract on Beckett's mind
A1A Marathon winners go to extremes Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 12:44PMHuberty, Pustilnik take unorthodox approaches to running success after switching sports Running 26 miles is an extreme challenge. The winners of Sunday's fifth A1A Marathon have taken extreme measures to switch sports and become marathon champions in a short period of time.
Boston's Beckett not talking about contract situation Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 12:44PMJosh Beckett isn't talking publicly about a new contract once his current deal expires.
WOW XV 2nd Largest East Coast Homebrew Competition Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 12:43PMJason Harris of Keystone Homebrew Supply in Montgomeryville and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA started the War of the Worts in 1996, and has grown it into one of the largest competitions for homebrewers in the United States.
Conservancy, library to bring award-winning photographer to town Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 12:43PMThe Marblehead Conservancy and the Abbot Library are combining forces to promote appreciation of the beauty and significance of the salt-marsh ecosystem, which they say is one of the treasures of the local North Shore coastal landscape.
Patrick Orders New Hearings On Health Premiums Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 12:42PMGov. Deval Patrick has ordered his insurance commissioner to take another look at rising health care premiums and their impact on small businesses.
Millions Of U.S. Unemployed Face Years Without Jobs Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 12:40PMEven as the American economy shows tentative signs of a rebound, the human toll of the recession continues to mount, with millions of Americans remaining out of work, out of savings and nearing the end of their unemployment benefits.
World's Refugee Orphans Seeking Homes In The US Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 12:39PMHiding from merciless militiamen and trekking through unforgivable mountainous terrain, Madhel Majok escaped the mass slayings and genocide of the Sudan that killed his parents. The 9-year-old orphan fled to neighboring Kenya, where he then survived vigilante shellings on his crowded refugee camp. Majok remained in limbo for eight years while waiting for any country to grant him refuge. Now 17 ...
Study looks at shifting energy metabolism Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 7:43AMBOSTON, Feb. 18 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they are using a novel screening technique to identify new effects of drugs in shifting cellular energy metabolism.