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Sixth Annual 'Allstate America's Best Drivers Report' Reveals New Safest Driving City Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:14AMNORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 2, 2010; The Allstate Insurance Company today released its sixth annual "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report(TM)." The report ranks America's 200 largest cities in terms of car collision frequency to identify which cities have the safest drivers, according to Allstate claim data.
San Jose man fears persecution in Philippines, tries to avoid deportation Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:13AMBenito 'Benny' Honorio is now sitting in a Yuba County jail while his attorney races against the clock to win a court hearing from the federal Board of Immigration Appeals.
Chicago Ranks 167 on 2010 'Allstate America's Best Drivers Report(TM)' Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:13AMCHICAGO, Sept. 2 -- The Allstate Insurance Company today released its sixth annual "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report(TM)." The report ranks America's 200 largest cities in terms of car collision frequency to identify which cities have the safest drivers according to Allstate data.
Hurricane not stop most from Labor Day travel Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:09AMRICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - Hurricane Earl is not stopping most people's Labor Day weekend plans. AAA expects 900,000 Virginians to hit the roads.
Road trip? Not so fast Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:01AMOne of the most notorious speed traps in the state is on Del. 141 where marked police cars sit under overpasses nabbing cars as they speed through Newport.
Briton, 26, paralysed and 95 per cent blinded in Thai road accident needs £35,000 to fly back to UK Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:57AMTom Moss is unable to move from the neck down but because he did not have travel insurance, he is now stuck in hospital in the capital, Bangkok.
When it comes to investing, women win hands down Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:12AMI made an offer to the children the other day. It was prompted by the realisation that our 14-year-old is never home.
Roadside checks planned for Labor Day weekend Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:04AMMT. VERNON — The Mt. Vernon Police Department and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting roadside safety/compliance checks during the Labor Day weekend.
Residents seek answers to loss of funds Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:33PMOAK GROVE — About 100 residents gathered in this small town, seeking answers as to why their volunteer fire department may no longer serve them. Town officials say it boils down to one thing — funding or the lack of it.
Lady Packers beat Crisp County, to meet Lowndes today Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:31PMMOULTRIE — The Colquitt County softball team tuned up for today’s Region 1-AAAAA opener by rallying past Crisp County 5-3 on Monday in Cordele.
New Procedures Introduced For Flu Season Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:43PMThe medical community is gearing up for a new flu season following last year's anxiety over the H1N1 virus.
City posts employee salary information Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:47PMIn response to a growing outcry over salaries and benefits to public employees, which have steadily increased in the past few years, the city of Morgan Hill launched a page on its website listing the information for all of its employees. Publicizing the information is a way to let the public know that the city has nothing to hide, City Manager Ed Tewes said. The outreach effort follows recent ...
Monorail seeks to erase $640 million in debt Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:59PMThe first edition of the Las Vegas Monorail's bankruptcy reorganization plan would wipe out 97 percent of the $659.7 million owed on bonds that financed the transit line's construction.
Offshore Rig Clerk Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:24PMThe Offshore Rig Clerk is accountable for performing logistical, procurement, accounting and clerical duties as directed by the Well Site Leader. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.
Marine Systems and Drilling Engineer Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:23PMCatch the Offshore Technology Wave with SBM Atlantia. SBM Atlantia is an integrated EPCI provider of floating production and drilling solutions for the deepwater oil and gas industry and is part of a multinational group of companies called the SBM Offshore Group.
United and Continental Reach Agreement to Lease Slots at Newark to Southwest Airlines Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:01PMUnited Airlines and Continental Airlines today announced that they have reached agreements to lease 18 pairs of take-off and landing slots during peak and off-peak travel times and certain related facilities to Southwest Airlines at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Service Canada axes 600 pension, EI workers Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:56PMHundreds of government workers who handle Employment Insurance claims are about to join the ranks of the unemployed, The Canadian Press has learned.
David Parker: Corporate Revenge Fantasies Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:54PMEver since JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater inflated that slide and some girl quit her job by writing on a whiteboard, I've been having my own corporate revenge fantasies.
HuffPost College Freshman 8 Sleep Contest Rules Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:53PMWhat's Your Reaction? The 2010 HuffPost College Sleep Challenge (the "Contest") is only open to contestants who are U.S. residents above 18 years old by June 22, 2010 and currently enrolled as a freshman in a US college or university. Void outside the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.
Bernanke: "We have come a long way, but there is still some way to travel." Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:11PMBy guruek. Full text of Ben Bernanke's remarks at the Kansas City Fed's annual symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyo via WSJ: Read more » »
Old news Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:49AMThe delivery of Fred Redden's newspaper was both late and made in an unorthodox manner.
City budget balancing act Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:49AMThe North Platte Telegraph It's a balancing act that goes beyond money coming in and money going out. For a city like North Platte to run as efficiently as possible, officials say, the mayor and City Council must not only look at revenues and expenses, but also at ways to provide the services their constituents are accustomed to without breaking the taxpayer's backs.
Connectyx Technologies expands relationship with MASA for healthcare program Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:48AMConnectyx Technologies Holdings Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Company has expanded its relationship with MASA Assist, one of the country's leading Medical Evacuation Companies with over 500,000 members.
Metro on the go Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:14AMMARION COUNTY Lawsuit follows second stop and search by police For the second time in eight years, an Indianapolis man has filed a federal lawsuit claiming his civil rights were violated after he was stopped and searched by a city police officer.
Event raises $17,500 for transplant quest Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:13AMMitch Hunter's quest for a face transplant got a little easier, thanks to the generosity of friends, family and community members.
Acxiom, Loyalty 360 Sign Agreement To Enhance Loyal Customer Relationships Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:09AMLoyalty 360 - The Loyalty Marketer's Association has announced its renewed partnership with Acxiom Corporation, which will allow both Acxiom and Loyalty 360 to share insights and best practices for creating profitable and loyal customer relationships, enhancing brand experience and driving marketing ROI.
County at impasse about hiring additional deputy Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:00AMWhether the Hall County Board of Supervisors will approve a budget allowing for the Hall County Sheriff's Department to hire an additional deputy is still up in the air.
Sharing the Spirit Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:36AMSHREWSBURY - Anybody who knows Walter Rice knows that he is all about helping others.
The Week Ahead: Hargreaves Lansdown and Hays Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:21AMFull-year results from Hargreaves Lansdown and Hays, and interims from Afren and Restaurant Group will come our way next week.
Shenzhen Looks Forward Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:26AMThe Shenzhen Special Economic Zone was established by the Chinese Government on August 26, 1980, at the suggestion of Deng Xiaoping, the helmsman of China's reform and opening up.
Ready, steady, go – planning your gap year Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:59AMYou've decided you're going travelling, now all you have to do is plan your trip. We give you the lowdown on everything from money to apps and jabs Transport Flights There are lots of round-the-world tickets, offering dozens of stop-offs. You can go from east to west, or vice versa, but it's not possible to back-track. Most tickets have mileage limitations, usually around 25,000-30,000 miles ...
Camera insurance cover lacks five-star focus Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:59AMHighly rated travel insurance cover for photographic equipment fails to deliver on its claimed potential My camera was stolen from my partner's backpack in Barcelona airport when we were on our way home. I had insurance with easyJet (underwritten by Mondial Assistance) that covered us both, and when I spoke to the insurance company on the phone I was told my claim would be accepted. However ...
A student's guide to the best insurance deals Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:59AMDon't be suckered into pricey and pointless insurance policies. Use our checklist before joining up with an insurance company Your laptop Valuables, such as a laptop, camera, and even your bedding and clothes, are likely to be included on your parents' home contents policy, even though you've carted them off to university. If you normally live with your parents out of term-time, the items are ...
Four families to receive $1m less in compensation Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:25AMThe families of four hostages killed in Manila will each receive accident compensation of up to HK$1.32 million. But the next of kin of the four others stand to get only HK$320,000 each.
Give victims total support Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:24AMThe tragic hostage case in the Philippines tightened all Hong Kong people's hearts, especially as it unfolded live on television.
Labor Department office bringing 45 jobs to Dalton Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:05AMOf the more than 5,000 unemployed workers who attended a Dalton job fair last November, one man’s plight stood out to Michael Thurmond, the state’s labor commissioner.
Taste of Lakeport packs 'em in Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:34AMLAKEPORT -- Grandparents walked down Main Street Friday with their almost 2-year-old granddaughter in a stroller and their dog Cleo on a leash to experience Taste of Lakeport.
Safety tips as the new school year begins Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:25AMAs Texas students head back to class and families get into their school routines, it’s a great time for parents to review some traffic safety basics with their children. Pedestrian injury is the second leading cause of injury-related death in the United States for children ages 5 to 15, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Arrested and held in Britain on demand of EU prosecutors Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 4:20PMUnder the European Arrest Warrant, people can be held and extradited over a charge that is not even a crime in this country, as Andrew Gilligan explains.
FAA starts considering private space travel rules Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 4:02PMPrivate space travel is expected to take off in the next couple of years, and aviation officials and industry officials hope to have figured out by then how to keep a space rocket out of the way of an airline jet, how to prepare passengers for flight and other logistical matters.
FAA starts considering private space travel rules Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:52PMLOS ANGELES — Private space travel is expected to take off in the next couple of years, and once that happens aviation officials and industry officials hope to have figured out how to keep a space rocket out of the way of an airline jet and other logistical matters.
Lady Lions power past Lone Grove Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:34PMDURANT — Somebody brought the big sticks out of hiding Friday. The Lady Lions rattled off 13 hits in six innings and powered past Lone Grove, 10-5, to even their record to 2-2 on the season. “This...
Corfu honeymoon fall bride due to be flown home Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:05PMA woman who fractured her spine in three places while on honeymoon in Corfu is due to be flown home tomorrow.
Papers from 1947 provide a peek back at city's past Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:57PMNORTH PLATTE - The delivery of Fred Redden's newspaper was both late and made in an unorthodox manner.
Ag Notes Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:39PMNorfolk Beef Expo Set For Sept. 12 The Norfolk Beef Expo, which will mark its 61st year next month, has earned a reputation as one of the state’s premiere 4-H and FFA market beef shows.
Last-minute health details for overseas travelers Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:19PMTraveling abroad doesn't mean taking a vacation from good health. Remember to tend to these details before packing your bags.
Q&A with Steve Lamb: Franchise venture proves rewarding Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 1:40PMAfter working as a financial and management consultant, Steve Lamb was looking for a new career that would require less travel. Lamb and his wife, Julie, and their three children had returned to his native Colorado Springs two years ago to be closer...
$132,000 in Marijuana Plants Confiscated Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 8:45PMA Kentucky man was arrested for growing $132,000 worth of marijuana plants.
Man Passes Out While Eating and Driving, Truck goes into House Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 7:45PMEating an driving proved to be an unsafe combination for a man in Ripley Sunday.
Man Caught with Pants Down and an Armless Mannequin in Public Park Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 7:45PMAccording to the Kanawha County Sheriff's Department, 61-year-old Eddie M. Campbell from Belle was caught at Booker T. Washington Memorial Park in Malden with his shirt off and his pants around his ankles.