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  • Savage defends his tenure as GM Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 11:31PMBEREA — Phil Savage once likened the Browns to a barge on Lake Erie that would take years to slowly turn around. One of the decisions team owner Randy Lerner will make next month is to keep Savage at the helm, strip him of his authority as general manager while keeping him part of the crew or make him walk the plank.
  • Helping kids cultivate thankfulness Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 11:30PMAs parents, there are many values we aim to instill in our children. One I think is most important is teaching our children to be thankful and show appreciation.
  • Chicago area game developer has winning formula Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 11:29PMCasino Gaming LLC, headquartered in Broadview, Ill., is small when compared to the manufacturing giants of the casino gaming industry.
  • Central to perform two Steinbeck classics Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 11:29PMDavid Greff’s favorite play rehearsals are always the ones that include not only the actors onstage, but also the light and sound crews.
  • Scientist argues time online alters the brain Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 11:28PMNEW YORK — What does a teenage brain on Google look like? Do all those hours spent online rewire the circuitry? Could these kids better relate to emoticons than to real people?
  • Spouses of soldiers prepare for difficult holiday months Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 11:28PMWOODSTOCK – They’ve been apart before, but never over the holidays.
  • Scientists ask: Is technology rewiring our brains? Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 3:19PMWhile violent video games have received a lot of public attention, some current concerns go well beyond that. Some scientists think the wired world may be changing the way we read, learn and interact with each other.
  • BaaBaas beaten by Wallabies Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 3:19PMAustralia have ended their six-match tour with a hard-fought victory over the Barbarians in a historic match at Wembley.
  • Scientists ask: Is technology rewiring our brains? Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 3:18PMNEW YORK -- What does a teenage brain on Google look like? Do all those hours spent online rewire the circuitry? Could these kids even relate better to emoticons than to real people?
  • Police Blotter Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 3:17PMThese items are from Niles Police Department incident reports. The Niles Journal publishes this police blotter every Wednesday.
  • You are currently viewing this from 69.147.86.151 - Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 3:15PMWELCOME GUEST! Australia ended their six-match tour with a hard-fought 18-11 win over the Barbarians in the Olympic Centenary match at Wembley here Wednesday.
  • SearchCap: The Day In Search, December 3, 2008 Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 3:15PMUsing Search to Analyze Brand Recognition Growth What is your company’s brand awareness? Measuring brand awareness is important for understanding the impact of offline and online marketing strategies.
  • #1 vs. #2: CBSSports.com is the Exclusive Home for Live Webcast of the SEC CHAMPIONSHIP Between Alabama & Florida Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 3:15PMFT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. , Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- CBSSports.com and CBS Sports Mobile will provide live streaming video of the CBS Sports broadcast of the 2008 SEC CHAMPIONSHIP game between *No. 1-ranked Alabama and *No. 2-ranked Florida on Saturday, Dec. 6 ( 4:00 PM, ET ) from the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga.
  • Uncharted 2 Finally Confirmed and Named Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 5:40PM In a double dose of info the Uncharted sequel we all knew was coming has been confirmed along with a few bread crumbs of info on the sophomore chapter for the young series. Titled Uncharted 2: Among Thieves , the January issue of Game Informer promises a full 10 pages on the game, but we get a few first tidbits from their teaser story for the magazine. In addition, GameTrailers has a ...
  • Britney Spears most searched in Yahoo Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 5:37PMSAN FRANCISCO -- Britney Spears reigns supreme in online searches at Yahoo this year despite an historic US presidential election and a global financial crisis.
  • Virgin taps Yahoo for mobile Web search Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 5:37PMSAN FRANCISCO -- British telecommunications titan Virgin Media announced on Monday that it will use Yahoo oneSearch to power Internet exploration for its mobile service customers.
  • Slow progress in Internet child abuse Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 5:37PMAuthorities around the world are winning battles against online child pornography and soliciting, but the war goes on as offenders burrow deeper into cyber hiding places and technology raises new dangers.
  • Levein to confirm future with United Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 5:37PMCraig Levein. Craig Levein is poised to hand Dundee United and their fans the most welcome of early Christmas presents by committing his future to the club.
  • Consumers tighten belts, but good tech deals abound Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 4:42PMBy Omar L. Gallaga Cox News Service Santa Claus laid off 10 percent of his elfin staff this month. The jingle bell industry is seeking a government bailout. Fannie Mae can only afford to buy a pack of tube socks for Freddie Mac this year.
  • Teens learn to accept differences at camp Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 4:19PMFROM catching fish the old fashioned way, to setting up their own cafe, the teenagers at the BRATs (Bright, Roving, Annoying Teens) Alternative Camp 2008 had a wonderful time learning about communication and teamwork.
  • Georgia to Unveil Dooley Statue Before Tech Game Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 4:53PMATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Fans driving down Lumpkin Street on their way to the Georgia-Georgia Tech game will be among the first to see a new statue honoring former Bulldogs coach and athletic director Vince Dooley.
  • Online retailers may feel a chill in holiday spending Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 4:23PMThe economy could hit e-commerce hard this season, forecasters say. But Web stores are counting on the downturn to drive shoppers to their computers. For more than a decade, online retailers could count on big growth no matter the economic climate. But this holiday season, the e-commerce sector is at risk of its first slowdown since the Web was invented.
  • Thanksgiving dinners cater to sailors, seniors Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 4:08PMThe patriotic songs by the Arlingtones Barbershop Chorus overpowered U.S. Navy recruit Angie Campo, and rivulets of memories slipped down her young face.
  • Auburn quarterback gains confidence under Ensminger Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 4:08PMAUBURN -- Kodi Burns is relaxed these days.
  • Atlantis rolls poultry for holiday fund Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 4:07PM Wednesday wasn’t a good day to be a turkey, but what was bad for the birds was good for those seeking some assistance this holiday season.
  • First Edition Cycling News, November 28, 2008 Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 3:57PMSince the hustle and bustle surrounding the announcement of a new US-based developmental squad supported by Lance Armstrong and captained by Taylor Phinney, not a lot of additional information has surfaced.
  • Games PCs play Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 4:12PMYou may play a fast–paced game with detailed graphics where split–second decisions mean a win or a loss, but if your computer lacks power, all is lost. Typically, gaming computers are built to process huge amounts of information while playing online role-playing games or first–person shooters.
  • Should parents police their children more aggressively? Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 4:08PMShould parents be blamed for not policing their children? Don Reisinger thinks so.
  • Geezeo adds ratings of online brokerage firms Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 4:07PMGeezeo has added a ratings feature to its service, which will allow users to rate online brokerage firms based on their experience.
  • Judge: Moxie Mania can operate in NY for now Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 4:01PMBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A state Supreme Court judge in Albany says "Moxie Mania" video games can continue to operate in upstate New York bars until the next hearing in a legal challenge takes place on Dec. 19.
  • Stores to open early for Black Friday shoppers Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 3:58PMBargain hunters and shopaholics will probably enjoy Thanksgiving feasts early, as their stomachs may need time to settle before they embark on one of the heaviest shopping days of the year — Black Friday.
  • Blue Ambition Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 3:58PMThe Bluejays begin the season loaded with talent, experience, and depth … along with high expectations after being chosen on 36 out of 39 ballots as the preseason Missouri Valley Conference favorite.
  • "Free Shipping and Free DS / PSP Games at Renchi!" Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 5:37AMrenchi.com is running a Black Friday promotion on video games, consoles, accessories, DVDs and Bluray movies - Free registered airmail shipping (or equivalent discount on courier express mail) on all orders over $75 for everything in the store.
  • Presents for big kids and little kids Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 5:37AMF is for filling stockings up.
  • KNICK KNACKS Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 5:36AMYour front-row seat for all New York Knicks news and inside stories from NBA writer Steve Adamek. Read "Knick Knacks"
  • GameStop: Pre-owned games are vital to new game sales Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 5:35AMCEO claims that global games retailer will give out $800 million worth of trade-in credit notes this year
  • A Christmas Story Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 5:35AMA Christmas Story Blu-ray Warner Home Video 1983 / Color / 1:85 anamorphic widescreen / 93 min. / Street Date November 4, 2008 / 28.99 Starring Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, Peter Billingsley, Ian Petrella, Scott Schwartz, R.D. Robb, Tedde Moore, Zack Ward.
  • Analysts differ on holiday consumer electronics spending Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 5:32AM Information on consumer electronics and e-commerce spending suggest a couple of different possible outcomes for this holiday season. One firm says year-over-year e-commerce growth will be flat, at best, while another study projects that spending on key categories of goods may actually rise. Read More...
  • Judge denies shock probation for Guardsman Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 5:29AMA western Kentucky judge has denied shock probation for an Iraq war veteran convicted in May of reckless homicide. The Paducah Sun reported the order from Judge Tim Langford in Bardwell means former Kentucky National Guardsman Cody Morris will remain in jail until at least April, when he becomes eligible for parole. Morris - then 19 - was sentenced to the maximum of five years each for ...
  • Judge denies shock probation for Guardsman Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 5:28AMPADUCAH, Ky. (AP) - A western Kentucky judge has denied shock probation for an Iraq war veteran convicted in May of reckless homicide.
  • At Cary-Grove, success starts with QB Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 5:26AMCARY – Football teams can have strong offensive and defensive lines, and they might win many, many games.
  • Teen fun in full throttle at YMCA Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 5:22AMMADISON - This fall, there are lots of choices for teens in grades 6-12 at the Madison Area YMCA.
  • Obama delivers message to the Olympic Committee Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 5:38PMWashington – Today, President-elect Barack Obama delivered a taped video message to the European Olympic Committee (EOC) XXXVII General Assembly meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, on behalf of the Chicago 2016 bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
  • Bills Snap Skid Against Chiefs Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 5:34PMTrent Edwards passed for two touchdowns, ran for another two, and Leodis McKelvin continued to shine in his rookie season for the Bills.
  • Teacher puts kids at center of parent conferences Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 5:22PMTammy Strand insists kids take ownership of their progress, goals.
  • Hollywood mogul builds $25m lab to help the story to live happily ever after Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 4:58PMOnce upon a time storytelling was something we all took for granted.
  • Lottery says illegal pull-tabs cost Wis. millions Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:04PM(AP:MADISON, Wis.) Illegal pull-tab games are costing the Wisconsin Lottery millions in revenue, but prosecutors rarely go after their operators, according to an audit released Thursday.
  • Leading-edge entrepreneurs turn international heads Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:02PMCanadian companies Forrec, Arius3D and Arctic Kingdom Marine Expeditions have something in common: The world loves what they do, while Canadians know very little about them.
  • Chicago among 4 cities pitching European delegates Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:51PMChicago and three other cities vying for the 2016 Summer Games will make their case Friday to the regional group with the most votes in the Olympic movement. Tokyo, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro also will make presentations to the general assembly of the European...
  • Elgin, Ill., Residents to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Expansion Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:50PM Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Elgin that expands network coverage, enabling more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; and download games and ringtones while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.