LETTER: 'Bite the bullet or die from the wounds' Nov 5, 2009
HeinekenMan wrote on Nov 4, 2009 8:06 AM:" I read about the Sundown Laws, too. That was a long, long time ago. Anything suggesting that the mentality still exists today is pure speculation. Arcola, which is on the list, is one of the most welcoming cities I've ever visited. The city had a festival dedicated to Raggedy Ann, for heaven's sake. Nearby is Arthur, which raises money to provide aid to Haiti. Sure, there are still some individuals who are racist. But it's not as predominant as one... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Zelizer: What about bipartisanship? Nov 4, 2009
Arthur Vandenberg, who in 1947 and 1948 chaired the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Vandenberg worked with President Harry Truman to pass some of the key policies of the Cold War, including the National Security Act, the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan. (CNN)
Three area volleyball teams set for sectional semifinals today Nov 3, 2009
The two teams met just two years ago n the Danville Schlarman Sectional with Mount Pulaski winning 23-25, 25-20, 25-13 and the Lady Toppers went on to capture their second state title under Arthur graduate Donna Dulle, who is 882-206 and is in her 29th year at the helm. I know of their tradition and without seeing them this year I have a pretty good idea on what they bring to the table, said Robertson. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Air Force Hosts Army In Service Academy Football Matchup Nov 3, 2009
com SIRIUS Channel 129 Jim Arthur (play-by-play) Lee Douglas (analyst) Jay Ricci/Bob Ihle (pre- and post-game). THE BREAKDOWN Record: Air Force (5-4, 4-2 MWC), Army (3-5) Streaks: Air Force (W 1), Army (L 2) Next week: Air Force (vs. (Airforcesports.com)
Many incumbents face challenges in area county races Nov 3, 2009
Candidates for County Board are: incumbent Charles Ruben, District 1; incumbent Robert Farmer, District 2; newcomer Michael Morris, District 3; newcomer M.E. Gene Rohlfs, District 4; newcomer Arthur "Andy" E. Anderson III and newcomer James Griffin, District 5; and incumbent Kevin Bateman, District 6. All are Republicans except Morris, who is a Democrat. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
New online law journal created by University of Miami law professor Nov 2, 2009
" As to whether law professors are really ready to praise each other, Prof. Froomkin says optimistically that although some editors admitted it would be a change, most seemed to relish the challenge. ### Here is the full list of editors to date: * indicates Section Editor ADMINISTRATIVE LAW Jack M. Beermann Boston University School of Law Lisa Schultz Bressman Vanderbilt University Law School Cary Coglianese University of Pennsylvania School of Law Steven P. Croley University of Michigan Law... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Obama Community College Proposal May Not Be Enough Nov 2, 2009
Arthur Call commutes three hours roundtrip to his anatomy class at community college because similar courses on campuses closer to his Indianapolis home are packed this semester. Students move through the entrance to Ivy Tech Community College during a class change in. (ABC News -- Wire)
Harris Named Campbell Award Finalist Nov 1, 2009
Moses is an Arthur Ashe Sports Scholar Award winner and has won Fresno State's Bulldog Spirit Award ... About The National Football Foundation:Founded in 1947 with leadership from General Douglas MacArthur, legendary Army coach Earl "Red" Blaik and immortal journalist Grantland Rice, The National Football Foundation ge Hall of Fame, a non-profit educational organization, runs programs designed to use the power of amateur football in developing scholarship, citizenship and athletic achievement in... (Gobulldogs.com)
New Jobless Claims Fall to 530K Oct 30, 2009
Police Investigate James Arthur Ray in Mysterious Sweat Lodge Tragedy. The First Heavy Snows of Autumn Hits a Large Swath of the Rockies and Western Plains. (CBS News)
Brown’s Paul Jasinowski Named Finalist for 2009 National Football Foundation National Scholar-Athlete Class Oct 30, 2009
Moses is an Arthur Ashe Sports Scholar Award winner and has won Fresno State's Bulldog Spirit Award. He is a three-time Academic All-WAC selection and a two- time ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District selection. (Brownbears.com)
Arts: the week ahead Oct 29, 2009
TERRY BYRNE THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES Spookiness is outweighed by silliness in this marvelous family-friendly sendup of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle s chilling tale. Through Nov. 8. (Boston Globe)
3 area volleyball teams have the top seed in 1A regionals Oct 28, 2009
Windsor, Okaw Valley, Sangamon Valley, Lovington, Meridian, Sullivan and Central A&M are all in the Meridian Regional, while Shiloh, Tuscola, Tri-County, Arcola, Chrisman, Atwood-Hammond and Arthur are at Chrisman ... One match is between two LOVC teams as Atwood-Hammond, the No. 6 seeded team, is to play No. 3 seeded Arthur ... Arthur beat Atwood Oct. 13 at Atwood 25-22, 25-19. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Car driver ticketedafter ambulance crash Oct 24, 2009
Nicki Jarnagin, 37, was ticketed for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle after the 3:13 a.m. accident that involved an Arthur Ambulance carrying a patient to Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. No injuries were reported for Jarnagin or the ambulance driver, Elmer Miller of Arthur, or his passengers. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Matching Gifts Oct 21, 2009
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation ... M. Arthur Gensler Jr. and Associates Inc.. (Clemsontigers.com)
Hollywood’s love affair with aviation has had its ups, downs Oct 18, 2009
Somehow Jean Arthur, at the height of her girlish adorability, ends up in their midst. So does Grant s ex-flame (Rita Hayworth), who s now married to a disgraced pilot (Richard Barthelmess). (Boston Globe)
Signs of recession ending across the U.S. Oct 16, 2009
7 percent, and Beaumont-Port Arthur, Texas, up 63. 3 percent. (MSNBC -- Business)
10 things to do this weekend Oct 16, 2009
REVISIT. Fifty years later, the Arthur Miller classic, DEATH OF A SALESMAN, is as relevant as it ever was. The show, which looks at the life of Willy Loman, comes to Raven Theatre. (Crain's Chicago Business)
OUR VIEW: It's average people who keep your paper yours Oct 14, 2009
Each Monday, the local My Amish Home comes to readers from nearby Arthur, where Millie Otto gives insight into the lives of Old Order Amish folks. Dave Shadow contributes to the Outdoors page each Friday with his column. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Top court to hear appeal by Enron's Skilling Oct 14, 2009
In 2005, the Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Arthur Andersen LLP, Enron's auditor, on charges of destroying Enron-related documents. In June, the justices sided with former Enron executive F. Scott Yeager in a ruling that makes it unlikely he can be tried a second time on charges related to the company's collapse. (MSNBC -- Business)
Reputed Capone hideout bought by bank Oct 9, 2009
But life as a crime kingpin brought a growing list of enemies, said Arthur J. Lurigio, a professor of criminology at Loyola University Chicago, who is also working on a documentary and book about organized crime in Chicago. "He wanted to get away from his enemies," Lurigio explained. (CNN -- Law)
Related: Web tool helps advise when flu needs a doctor Oct 8, 2009
"It reflects the best available science," said Emory emergency medicine specialist Dr. Arthur Kellermann. The CDC also posts lists of signs to seek emergency flu care, including for children, at. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Junkyard Blawg Oct 8, 2009
Currently, Georgia is set to open the 2011 season on Sept. 3 against Louisville in Athens, and UGA associate athletics director Arthur Johnson said there ve been no talks about moving that game. But if both sides were on board for shifting the Georgia-Georgia Tech game to the Dome, you can bet something could be worked out with Louisville. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Click to read:Rio to Host 2016 Olympics; Chicago Spurned Oct 3, 2009
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, left, Rio 2016 bid President Carlos Arthur Nuzman, center, and Brazilian soccer great Pele, right, celebrate with their delegation after it was announced that Rio de Janeiro has won the bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games at the 121st International Olympic Committee session at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak). (CBS News)
Coles school officials hear about sales tax Sep 26, 2009
ARTHUR The area around North Prospect Avenue of Champaign is a retail hub that draws countless shoppers and diners ... Suits and two other school officials from Champaign County shared their experiences with the 1-percent sales tax for schools during a panel discussion Thursday evening at the Illinois Association of School Boards Illini Division meeting in Arthur. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Alleged terror plot was set for 9/11 anniversary Sep 26, 2009
Zazi s lawyer, Arthur Folsom, argued at the hearing that Zazi should be released on bond with electronic monitoring. He said Zazi has family ties in Colorado: His parents and five siblings. (Boston Globe)
Daily TV and radio guide Sep 25, 2009
5) Arthur Rubinstein plays Grieg Piano Concerto with Philadelphia Orchestra. Live at Noon WUMB-FM (91. (Boston Globe)
Looking Back Sep 24, 2009
David S. Yoder and wife are at Arthur, Illinois. They are taking life easy and visiting relatives. (Kalona News, IA)
Related: Other family tragedies in Central Illinois Sep 24, 2009
A rural Clinton man, Arthur Thomas Massey, pleaded guilty and is serving two life terms on the murder charges and 60 years in the death of the unborn child. 2007: Seneca residents Aloysius Twardowski, 84, and his wife, Catherine, 87, were beaten to death with a shovel during a burglary at their home. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
PUC hears evidence dispute in West River Keystone pipeline Sep 24, 2009
Keystone XL would deliver up to 900,000 barrels of crude oil a day through a 36-inch pipe running from near Hardisty, Alberta, to existing Texas terminals near Port Arthur and Houston. The pipeline would enter South Dakota from Montana in Harding County and then run through Butte, Perkins, Meade, Pennington, Haakon, Jones, Lyman and Tripp counties before entering Nebraska. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Stadiums, hotels warned to watch for terrorists Sep 23, 2009
Zazi has publicly denied being involved in a terror plot, and defense lawyer Arthur Folsom dismissed as "rumor" any notion that his client played a crucial role. Publicly, law enforcement officials have repeatedly said they are unaware of a specific time or target for any attacks. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Gamecock Men's Soccer Earns 1-0 Victory Over Northern Illinois Sep 21, 2009
Turning around and playing again on Sunday against a very good Northern Illinois team was a big challenge. Our team met the challenge and found a way to get the game winner in the 84th minute. (Uscsports.com)
10 Markets Where Building Is Booming Sep 19, 2009
Beaumont-Port Arthur, Texas, 65. 8 percent. (Realtor Magazine Online)
If only more knew value of a wave, cherry pies Sep 19, 2009
Posted: Saturday, September 19, 2009 12:00 am. A 72-year-old farmer from Holder died on a Saturday night in August. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Just in time for fall...Here's our annual list of area orchards and pumpkin patches Sep 19, 2009
Located 2 miles south, one-half mile west of Arthur, off the Cadwell Road; 300 varieties of pumpkins, winter squash and gourds ... An Amish-owned orchard one-half mile south of Arthur. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Committee Investigates Graves Sep 19, 2009
Bill Arthur wrote on Sep 18, 2009 6:03 AM:" Sorry you feel this way Bad luck. Did you know that you have been paying sales tax dollars to farmers that use that money to prevent soil erosion into our streams and rivers. The State of Missouri has some of the cleanest streams in the nation. There is more lawn fertilizers and chemicals running into our waters than ag-chems. The Army Corps of Engineers were dumping soil into the Missouri River because it wasn't muddy enough for the palid sturgeon.... (Cameron Observer, MO)
No. 25 Gamecock Men's Soccer Defeats George Mason 1-0 ... Sep 17, 2009
No. 25 Gamecock Men's Soccer Defeats George Mason 1-0 In Final Match At adidas Gamecock Classic - SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. No. 25 Gamecock Men's Soccer Defeats George Mason 1-0 In Final Match At adidas Gamecock Classic Senior defender Tyler Ruthven scored the game-winner for South Carolina. (Uscsports.com)
Air Force Opens MWC Play at New Mexico Sep 15, 2009
com Jim Arthur (play-by-play), Lee Douglas (analyst), Jay Ritchie (pre- and post-game). - This week is the Mountain West Conference opener for Air Force and New Mexico. (Airforcesports.com)
Harvard ed school offers 1st new degree since 1935 Sep 15, 2009
Arthur Levine, a prominent critic of current education school programs, said Harvard's program shows promise. He praised its collaboration with the business and government schools, and its third and final year, which he said offers the substantial, practical training absent in too many programs. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The Top Political Dynasties Sep 15, 2009
Only once did a Frelinghuysen stray from New Jersey: Frederick Theodore was secretary of state in the administration of Chester A. Arthur. A characteristic of many dynasties is the ability to marry well. (Juneau Empire)
Ex-Blagojevich adviser dies before prison term Sep 13, 2009
Arthur Kissel, 56, entered the plea in U.S. District Court in Manhattan to health care fraud and mail fraud. Kissel, also known as Arthur Froom, admitted he conspired to rip off insurance companies from 1994 to 1998 at a midtown Manhattan clinic where an overweight 33-year-old Jersey City, N.J., man who wanted to be a police officer died of a heart attack while undergoing liposuction in December 1997. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
4 sentenced in NY election night attacks on blacks Sep 11, 2009
The 22-year-old Gullickson and 29-year-old Parrott pulled off the stunner in 6-2, 6-4 fashion at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Black and Paes were the defending champions, having beaten American Liezel Huber and Scotsman Jamie Murray in last year's finale. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Cost, atmosphere affect LLC enrollment Sep 11, 2009
Abigail Chapman of Arthur, who is seeking a degree in early childhood development, is not surprised that 10-day enrollment for the community college has increased by 915 students this semester, a boost of 16 ... It s the smart thing to do right now, said Chapman, who works at both an Arthur restaurant and an area day care center. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Fmr. MSU player found insane in Ill. murder case Sep 11, 2009
Mental health experts offered differing opinions Monday on whether former Fresno attorney Gregory Arthur Morris was insane at the time he stole thousands of dollars from his clients. The three court-appointed experts already had testified about Morris' mental health during the two-week trial in which jurors found Morris, 54, guilty of three counts of grand theft. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Daily television listings Sep 11, 2009
5) Earl Wild plays Paderewski s Piano Concerto, with Arthur Fiedler conducting the London Symphony. World Caf. (Boston Globe)
Marilyn Calvert Sep 10, 2009
Born Sept. 25, 1922, in Tiskilwa to Arthur and Lillian (Kopp) Whited, she married DeWayne E. Calvert June 10, 1944, in Brownwood, Texas ... She was also preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Arthur Whited Jr.; and one infant sister, Lillian Joan Whited. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Has President trumped parental rights? Sep 9, 2009
Superintendent of schools Dr. Arthur Tate Jr. stated, "I have directed principals to have students and teachers view the president's message. ... I am not permitting parents to opt out students from viewing the president's message, since this is a purely educational event.". (). (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Cheese-eating contest held despite the rain Sep 8, 2009
ARTHUR Forty contestants occupied five tables surrounded by friends and family as they participated in the 37th annual Amish Country Cheese Festival s cheese eating contest held Saturday in Arthur ... Rod Randall, president of the Arthur Area Association of Commerce, said that each contestant was given a 1-pound block of cheese ... The event, a national contest sponsored by the National Cheese Eating Association located in Arthur, began with plenty of bottled water on hand. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Shareholder Class Action Filed Against Huron Consulting Group, Inc. by the Law Firm of Barroway Topaz Kessler Meltzer & Check, LLP Sep 4, 2009
Huron is a consulting company formed by former partners of Arthur Andersen, LLP which claims to help clients comply with complex regulations, resolve disputes, recover from distress, leverage technology, and stimulate growth. More specifically, the Complaint alleges that the Company failed to disclose and misrepresented the following material adverse facts which were known to defendants or recklessly disregarded by them: (1) that since 2006, the Company had improperly accounted for earn-out... (PR Newswire)
Area teams hoping for improvement in 2nd week Sep 4, 2009
Arthur-Lovington is to play host to Georgetown-Ridge Farm-Chrisman at Wilson Field, while Tri-County is to Heyworth at Oakland ... Georgetown-Ridge Farm-Chrisman (0-1) at Arthur-Lovington (0-1) ... Georgetown is coming off a 25-15 loss to Villa Grove and now the Buffaloes face another Little Okaw Valley Conference team in Arthur. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Man accused of 5 San Diego rapes to face trial Sep 4, 2009
An order by U.S. District Court Judge James Mahan in Las Vegas canceled trial, which was due to start next week for 38-year-old Chester Arthur Stiles. Stiles was sentenced in May to 21 life terms in state prison after a jury found him guilty in the videotaped attack in 2003 and a separate attack on a 6-year-old girl. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Big East Football Preview Sep 3, 2009
He also served as offensive line coach with the New York Jets (2002-05) and coached collegiately at Tennessee (2001), Georgia (2000) and Georgia Tech (1995-99) Marrone was a three-year starting offensive lineman at Syracuse from 1983-85 The game against Minnesota is the first of three straight against Big Ten opponents for Syracuse The Orange made headlines in the preseason with the announcement of Greg Paulus as the starting quarterback Paulus was the Gatorade National High... (BlueGoldNews.com)
First Bank to sell Springfield branch Sep 3, 2009
Arthur Greenbank is president and chief executive of First Bankers Trust, a subsidiary of of Quincy, Ill. which had assets of $597. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Honor Society Gets Ready to Kick Off the Fashionably Late Tour to Support the Release of Their Debut Album Sep 2, 2009
The band's first single, "Over You," is currently hitting the radio airwaves and premiered this weekend on national television as they performed at the US Open's Arthur Ashe Kids Day in New York City. "Over You" is currently on rotation on XM Satellite Radio's Kiss FM Channel and was recently featured on People. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New hope for heart failure patients Sep 1, 2009
The study's principle investigator is Dr. Arthur Moss of the University of Rochester Medical Center. Patients were randomly assigned to two groups. (EurekAlert!)
Vampires, werewolves, liars lead fall film cast Sep 1, 2009
Downey and director Guy Ritchie inject some passion into cold-blooded rationalist Holmes with their Victorian-era crime tale inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle's detective stories, featuring Jude Law as sidekick Watson. Holmes "is a weirdo by any standards," Downey said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Barker-Karpis Gang, Public Enemies,... Aug 30, 2009
His captors were Alvin Karpis, Freddie Barker, and Arthur (Doc) Barker, known as the Barker-Karpis Gang (sometimescalled the Ma Barker Gang ), who populated the infamous top public enemies hit list of the fledgling FBI and its young J. Edgar Hoover. A Misbegotten Plot. (Suite101.com)
Casey ranked No. 10, Arcola No. 17 in high school football Aug 27, 2009
Also in 1A Cerro Gordo-DeLand-Weldon, a member of the Little Okaw Valley Conference along with Arcola, Arthur-Lovington, Martinsville and Tri-County, is the No. 7 team and Villa Grove is No. 21 ... Decatur MacArthur is No. 6 in Class 5A, while Champaign Central is tied for No. 15 ... Former Okaw Valley boys basketball coach and assistant Arthur boys basketball coach Jan Thompson is an assistant coach at Mendota. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Men's Basketball Unveils 2009-10 Roster Aug 26, 2009
Collins and his staff also unveiled five new walk-ons: 6-foot guard Arthur Wiley (South Holland, Ill. Thornwood H.S.), 6-foot-3 guard Erin Pryor (Chicago, Ill. (Uicflames.com)
LOCKERBIE LESSONS Aug 26, 2009
HOW NOT TO DEAL WITH DICTATORS ARTHUR HERMAN. Loading new images. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Experience, expectations increase for Green Wave soccer Aug 26, 2009
Nathin Arthur, who contributed seven goals last year as a junior, is part of a veteran midfield that includes Doug Henness, Clayton Walker and Hunter Davis ... A clearer outlook may come this weekend when Mattoon faces Olney, Effingham at Decatur MacArthur at the Charleston tourney. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Governor Signs CLEAR Commission Legislation to Reduce Complexity of Criminal Code Aug 26, 2009
Arthur L. Turner, D-Chicago; Dennis Reboletti, R-Elmhurst; Constance Howard, D-Chicago; Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs; and John Fritchey, D-Chicago. The work of the CLEAR Commission leading to this legislation was accomplished with technical assistance provided by the Pew Charitable Trusts and the Vera Institute of Justice. (PR Newswire)
Mesa Falls Marathon results Aug 25, 2009
38 Arthur LEYVA AUSTIN TX USA Mara M 30 - 34 3:45:57. 39 Michael HURST SOUTH JORDAN UT USA Mara M 50 - 54 3:46:04. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Colts Notebook: Aug. 24 Aug 25, 2009
" Battle of the week: WR vs. WR as the Colts' third receiver As things have shaken out during training camp and the preseason, Collie appears to prosper better working out of the slot. Garcon, meanwhile, has the speed and athletic skills to play as an outside receiver. Other battle fronts: TE vs. as the second end in the two-tight end alignment. Robinson missed the Philadelphia preseason game due to a back injury. Tamme, though, stepped his game up as he hauled in a game-high five passes. Tamme... (ColtsNews.US)
SPORTS BULLETIN BOARD Aug 24, 2009
Bench press contest planned at Arthur. ARTHUR A Be the Big Cheese bench press contest is planned for Sept. 5 as part of Arthur s Cheese Festival ... Registration and weigh-in are at 9 a.m. at the Arthur Fitness Center, 233 Vine St., with the competition to start at 11 a.m.. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Whos behind proposed casino Aug 24, 2009
Argo, led by Chief Executive George Goldstein and registered with the Missouri secretary of state s office by Arthur Goldstein, is a custom manufacturer of complex metal products for the lawn and garden, agricultural, metal chair and furniture, medical, and transportation markets, according to its Web site. Goldstein is a longtime friend of St. Louis County Planning Commission Chairman Doug Morgan, who did not attend the public hearing on North County Development s proposal because he was at a... (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
