Archive for July, 2010

Like New Deal, Stimulus Should Create Jobs Directly

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

Much of the stimulus spending has given a priority to gross domestic product, but government spending alone does little good if it isnt creating jobs.

Car-loving Los Angeles seeks to become nation’s mass transit leader with fast-track plan

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles region is trying to become the nation’s leader in public transportation. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is pushing a novel plan to borrow billions from the federal government to build the largest transit expansion project in the nation.

Red refrains from preaching to audience

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

By DAVID YONKE BLADE RELIGION EDITOR Red, a Christian band named for the blood of Jesus, enjoys mainstream success because fans of its post-grunge guitar rock are glad for a respite from angry and negative lyrics, according to bassist Randy Armstrong. The group, which will be in concert Aug. 7 at the Stranahan Theater, doesn’t preach to its listeners but offers lyrics with a positive message, he …

We must sow seeds for our nation’s future today

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

Permanent and temporary migration programs are important for the economy.

Woodland firefighter cooking on national TV

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

A Woodland firefighter appeared on “LIVE! with Regis and Kelly” Friday morning and now the entire nation has an opportunity to vote on her “Smokin’ Pear Salad.”The Friday “Coast to Coast Firehouse Cook-Off” featured Firefighter Tara Daniels of Engine Company No.

Three Ways to Get Front Row Concert Tickets

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

So your favorite band is coming to town. Tickets go on sale at 10 AM. At 9:59, you are logged onto Ticketmaster, LiveNation, or whatever on-line service is acting as the exclusive ticket agent.

Kerry Nation: Gov’t must step up on MS treatments

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

“I’m frustrated with Manitoba. I think our government is being socially irresponsible. Nobody’s pointed out the risks (of liberation therapy). They just keep saying it’s too risky.”

Kerry Nation: Gov’t must step up on MS treatments

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

“I’m frustrated with Manitoba. I think our government is being socially irresponsible. Nobody’s pointed out the risks (of liberation therapy). They just keep saying it’s too risky.”

In brief

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

Saturday is the last day to buy tickets to the 10th annual Bayou Black Open Rodeo at the Monroe Civic Center on Aug. 21. All tickets at $10.

Heart completes the 2010 Nebraska State Fair entertainment series

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

The rock group Heart, featuring the Wilson sisters, will perform at the Nebraska State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 29, at 8 p.m., at the Heartland Events Center, State Fair officials announced Friday.