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NZ bans bizarre baby names Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 4:51AMIF YOU wish to name your new bundle of joy Lucifer or Messiah, you can't be living in New Zealand. Giving such names to new-borns has effectively been banned by the country's names registrar after it knocked back odd requests from three parents, reports The Herald Sun.
Nigeria: Scores Injured As Nurtw Factions Clash On Lagos-Abeokuta Road Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:28AMThere was a bloody clash between factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, and commercial bus drivers along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, which left scores of persons injured.
CENTRAL JERSEY: The heat is on; take precautions Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:08AMPeople, especially the elderly, are being advised to take precautions as temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s this week, with the mercury approaching 100 degrees Friday and Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
What's all this about a walking school bus? Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:19AMSchool officials hope parents will join together in carpools and "walking school buses" to offset transportation cuts this year.
Just what did Minnesota legislature, Dayton agree to? Details emerge Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:49AMLawmakers return in special session and crank out several of the bills needed to restart state government.
For filming, Downtown to change from Golden to Gotham Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:49PMHoly detours! A diabolical plot to shut down the Steel City? Nope. Just another movie being filmed here in Hollywood on the Mon. But this might be the city's biggest and most visible shoot ever, as Batman and his villainous rivals turn the Golden Triangle into their battleground next month. From Aug.
As Life Passes by, Venezuelans Are Always Standing in Line to Watch Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:39PMCARACAS, Venezuela --Revolutions come and go. Construction frenzies reshape this city's skyline and then go bust, leaving white elephants as testament. Oil prices rise and fall, and rise again. But one thing, at least, endures: the lines.
Rochester traffic roundabout opens Friday Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:18PMThe main intersection in the Beaver County town of Rochester was so bad that nearly 600 drivers per hour were going out of their way to avoid it. The solution, which debuts Friday, is unconventional -- removing all of the traffic signals and reducing the number of lanes.
Pasco commissioners hope mobility fee boosts bus service Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:11PMThe county's newly adopted mobility fee should help expand bus service several years down the road, leaders observed during a meeting last week of the Pasco Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Bus riders not thrilled with proposed COTA transit center Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:08PMEven on a 95-degree day, Shawn Moten chose convenience over comfort.
How Portland Keeps Homeless From Bus Stops Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:10PMPortland Ore., has transit regulations that require people at bus shelters and transit facilities to be using buses or rail lines, effectively banning the homeless and other non-transit users from those facilities.
Deep Metro Transit cuts could halt Issaquah bus route Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:30PMRoute 200 is on chopping block as transit agency faces steep service reduction The proposed cuts to King County Metro Transit could create obstacles for commuters on cross-town trips, especially if the agency abolishes Issaquah-centric routes. The steepest proposed reduction in Metro Transit service could eliminate Route 200 in Issaquah and Route 927, a link between downtown [...]
Bus service too important to slash Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:44PMA huge hardship would be imposed upon the community by the suggested changes and removal of the routes and bus stops. So, the big buses were a serious mistake. Our society, as I see it, has become a tear down, take out, and replace. We want it yesterday for today and pay tomorrow! Obviously this is all about money, or lack of.
Man gets 32 years in Chicago beating death Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:29PMA Chicago man convicted in the 2009 videotaped beating death of a high school honors student was sentenced to 32 years in prison on Tuesday, the fourth of five defendants in the case to receive lengthy terms behind bars.
1-1 Interview: Director Will Gluck on Friends with Benefits Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:03PMWill Gluck was close to being another TV vet who attempted to transition to movies when his first major movie – Fired Up – died at the box office. But as he says in the interview, he was already working on his second film. That was Easy A, and it turned Emma Stone into a [...]
Boardwalk Empire Tour Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:16PMA local bus company will be offering themed trolley tours based on HBO’s hit series Boardwalk Empire.
Three terrorists in Bengal's Siliguri: IB official Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:12PMAll police stations in northern West Bengal's Siliguri town and adjacent areas in Darjeeling district have been put on high alert following intelligence inputs that three terrorists - two from Bangladesh and another from Pakistan - have entered the town, said an IB officer.
Chicago man who took part in fatal beating of high school honours student gets 32 years Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:08PMCHICAGO - A Chicago man convicted in the 2009 videotaped beating death of a high school honours student was sentenced to 32 years in prison on Tuesday, the fourth of five defendants in the case to have been sent away for a long time.
Kent officers arrest pink-haired woman for prostitution loitering on Pacific Highway | Police Blotter Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:40PMKent Police arrested a woman for investigation of prostitution loitering and possession of drug paraphernalia after a caller reported a woman with pink hair, a pink shirt and turquoise skirt walking in traffic at about 9:50 a.m. July 11 in the 26000 block of Pacific Highway South.
New Zealand bans odd baby names: No more Lucifers, Dukes or Kings Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:09PMThe country’s Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages is cracking down on parents who want to give their little bundle of joy names that are too creative
SEKISUI JUSHI Corp. & KYOCERA Co-Develop Multi-Purpose 'Solar Power Shelter' for Public Applications Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:20AMKYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SEKISUI JUSHI & KYOCERA Co-Develop Multi-Purpose 'Solar Power Shelter' for Public Applications. Eco-friendly product combines solar power & LEDs and can be used for bus & taxi stops, walkway coverings
A little give and take to get teachers contract ratified Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:07AMCADILLAC – When school starts in September, teachers in Cadillac Area Public Schools will be working with something they haven't had in awhile.
Memorable trip to the Big Apple for Windstream employee Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:35AMAfter a four-day trip to “The City That Never Sleeps,” Dalton resident Kip Stilley needed some rest. “I’m exhausted,” Stilley said Monday morning.
Children's mental health campaign gains steam in NP Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:15AMThe North Platte Telegraph Growing participation in recent children's mental health awareness events are an indication of increasing public support, according to Voices 4 Families Executive Director Sherry Marchman-Day.
New Crawford Central bus policy says no more often Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:14AMWith the cost of transportation taking a bite of nearly $4 million out of Crawford Central School District’s annual budget, Dave Dickson, the district’s director of buildings, grounds and transportation, has been seeking ways to tighten things up while also bringing district policy into compliance with current regulations.
Call for village bus service route to stay Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:38AMBus users in a South Staffordshire village will be left out in the cold as part of the reorganisation of Wolverhampton bus services ahead of the new station opening on Sunday, it emerged today.
DART plans concern some Des Moines parents Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:15AMSome worry changes mean lonager walks for students; others request orientations
Bus interchange to get overhaul Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:53AMA bus interchange in Walsall is to get a £430,000 overhaul including new bus shelters and improvements to the traffic flow.
First impressions Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:30AMThe adventures of the Vanguard ’s Nicholas Kula in Paris You'll hear a lot of moans and groans by gaggles of naysayers when you decide to go to Paris. Some are legitimate gripes, and some are complete BS. ...
Muni, San Francisco police to meet with Tenderloin residents about unsafe bus shelters Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:31AMThe Municipal Transportation Agency and the San Francisco Police Department will meet with Tenderloin residents next week to address safety concerns at Muni bus stops in the neighborhood. The meeting will focus on the bus shelter at Turk and Hyde streets, which has been the site of recent criminal activities in the community, according to the Tenderloin police station. Paul Rose, spokesman for ...
Controversy over plans for new Norwich KFC Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:17AMPlans to build a new Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant on Norwich’s ring road have met opposition from officers at the city council.
Parents blast probe of teenager's death Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:49PMFOREST -- Although authorities investigated their son's death as a homicide, Darrin and Vicki Rowe say they believe 16-year-old Terence Rowe accidentally shot himself in the head.
Traffic signals to help pedestrians at 2 Everett bus stops Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:49PMEVERETT -- Getting off the bus at two busy Everett locations should soon get a little bit safer. The city is planning to install traffic signals to aid pedestrians: one at Evergreen Way and Casino Road and the other near the Everett Clinic north of 41st Street and Rucker Avenue.
City school board: Shrader won't run Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:49PMFindlay Board of Education member Jeff Shrader announced at Monday's meeting he will not seek re-election this fall.
More than 2 inches of rain falls on city Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:48PMDry Findlay benefited from a big rain on Monday, but the drenching may soon be forgotten. Very hot weather is in the forecast for the rest of the week.
Traffic signals to help pedestrians at bus stops Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:19PMEVERETT -- Getting off the bus at two busy Everett locations should soon get a little bit safer. The city is planning to install traffic signals to aid pedestrians: one at Evergreen Way and Casino Road and the other near the Everett Clinic north of 41st Street and Rucker Avenue.
New bullying policy in place at schools Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:16PMCONYERS — When students begin the school year in a couple of weeks, they will be required to follow a new policy that addresses bullying.
Laketran announces changes to Tuesday routes Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:18PMLaketran announced that due to a concert Tuesday at Classic Park in Eastlake, buses will not be able to access the Park-n-Ride or Transit Center.
U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Signs $178.6 Million Federal Partnership to Build First-Ever Commuter Rail Line ... Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:08PMORLANDO, Fla. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today signed the grant agreement that gives the green light for construction to begin on the Orlando SunRail project.
Vitamin Water offers juice for your phone Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:07PMBus shelter ads featuring charging ports are part of the company's campaign to emphasize that the drink provides a quick boost on the go.
State budget cuts a concern for schools Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:49PMCuts made to the State of Illinois' new budget last week by Governor Pat Quinn have given Oswego School District officials all the more reason to be concerned.
On Biking: yes, bicyclists are taking over the streets Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:53AMBy Jonathan Simmons, Guest Columnist Ive decided to come clean and fess up: Yes, bicyclists are taking over the streets....
How does FSU parking stack up when compared with its bus service—Seminole Express Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:43AMAsk anyone around Florida State University and they'll tell you that parking is a nightmare. What they might not tell you is how much improvement transportation has made in recent years.
North Texas Students May Have To Pay To Ride School Bus Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:06AMNorth Texas student’s head back to school next month and those in the Keller Independent School District may find themselves paying to ride the school bus.
Getting there: Spokane Valley considers designated bike routes - Mon, 18 Jul 2011 PST Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:59AMA proposal to build more sidewalks and create safer bicycle routes in Spokane Valley is headed for action before the City Council this summer. Because Spokane Valley grew up under old county road standards, many neighborhood and arterial streets lack sidewalks.
Bus stops locally to promote financial literacy Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:51AMCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A bus that helps people boost their financial literacy plans to pull into Charleston and Huntington this week. The Homeowner Connection bus is a 38-foot-long mobile classroom that offers visitors financial tips and advice. Its sched...
Rotherham United - a £6 return coach deal to Sheffield, £32 train Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:45AMRotherham United FC: It's off to the The Don Valley Stadium in Sheffield as the Millers await their new stadium, and there's cheap fares available for the game on Saturday, September 24th; kick-off 15.00.
School bullying reports: Zero in some districts, 4,000 in another Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:40AMHow to define bullying and varied reporting procedures lead to the disparities across the state.
The Fixer: TTC rider, cyclist platform a recipe for trouble Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:49PMTTC passengers and cyclists meet and mingle on new streetcar loading platforms on Roncesvalles Ave., but taxis aren't invited to the party
A style worth bottling Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:19PMI ENJOY wine with most things – but certainly not with a hint of pretence, aged in pompous lingo, with an after-taste of condescending snobbery.