Mexican gold mines look to Arizona for workers
Displaced mine and construction workers who left Mexico to work in United States might consider going home. Two gold mines in Mexico are looking to recruit from the pool of Arizona's unemployed to work...
View ArticleArizona cultural adviser hopes for another stint in Iraq
For some people, spending two straight years in Iraq would be a nightmare. For Suzanne Bott of Tucson, Ariz. it's a dream. She loves it so much she's trying to sign on for a third year. Bott, 51, a...
View ArticleWeather Underground site specializes in climate trivia
SAN FRANCISCO -- What was the weather like the day Pearl Harbor was attacked? If this type of trivia intrigues you, chances are you'll fit right in with the community at Weather Underground. At...
View ArticleHumane Society director takes cause to Washington
Few political groups have been as successful in recent years at shaping state policies as the Humane Society of the United States under Wayne Pacelle. Now that the nation's largest animal rights group...
View ArticleInternet taxes ... Ozone hole ... Better science ... More
WASHINGTON -- Thanks to the continuing economic meltdown, don't be surprised if this is the last holiday season when you aren't universally charged sales taxes on your online purchases. As it is now,...
View ArticleSmall satellite devices help track people in trouble
When sea kayaker Derek Crook set out to circumnavigate Tasmania earlier this year, the Canadian adventurer knew the dangers involved. Midway through his 36-day expedition, a wave flipped his kayak and...
View ArticleMicrosoft searching for ways to attract more searchers
Punching "customer loyalty program" into Microsoft Corp.'s search engine yields about 12 million hits. Now the company wants to add another one to the list -- its own Live Search service. The battle...
View ArticleKeep it simple while explaining Wall Street woes to kids
Children and teens undoubtedly have noticed recent headlines concerning Wall Street woes and the mortgage crisis. What should their parents tell them about the nation's current economic troubles?...
View ArticlePopularity of online coupons soars
Looking to save money in a bleak economy, shoppers are increasingly using an old technique that has been updated for the digital age -- coupons. Traffic to Web sites that compile coupons from a variety...
View ArticleNew films from a family perspective, including 'Australia'
A guide to movies from a family perspective: "Australia" -- Rated: PG-13. -- Suitable for: Tweens and above. -- What you should know: Baz Luhrmann directs Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman in a sweeping,...
View ArticleMovies for a cold winter's night
You've spent the day on the slopes and now you're exhausted, but not quite ready for bed. How to unwind? You could close down the hotel bar, but that might leave you a bit sluggish in the morning. Or...
View ArticleCatching up with Larry the Cable Guy
When you hear Larry the Cable Guy's voice over the telephone line, you instantly pick up on it. That affected Southern-redneck voice of his -- that sound that launched a thousand "Git-R-Dones" -- has a...
View ArticleSCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE OPED BUDGET
This is the Scripps Howard News Service OPED budget for Friday, Nov. 28, 2008. If you have questions or comments, SHNS editors can be reached at 202-408-1484. For all...
View ArticleSCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE LIFESTYLE BUDGET
This is the Scripps Howard News Service LIFESTYLE budget for Friday, Nov. 28, 2008. If you have questions or comments, SHNS editors can...
View ArticleSCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE NEWS BUDGET
Here is the Scripps Howard News Service NEWS budget for Friday, Nov. 28, 2008. If you have questions or comments, SHNS editors can be reached at 202-408-1484. For all SHNS content and archives, visit...
View ArticleRingolsby: Plenty of baseball turkeys
From the boorish behavior of Manny Ramirez to the empty-headed world of Roger Clemens, baseball had its share of moments to forget in 2008, and what better time to recognize the turkeys than...
View ArticleWeek 13 NFL capsules
Capsule previews for the rest of Week 13 around the NFL. All times Eastern. SUNDAY Baltimore Ravens (7-4) at Cincinnati Bengals (1-9-1), 1 p.m. The Ravens have won five of their past six and are not...
View ArticleSCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET
Here is the Scripps Howard News Service CONSOLIDATED BUDGET for Friday, Nov. 28, 2008. If you have questions or comments, SHNS editors can be reached at 202-408-1484. For all SHNS content and archives,...
View ArticleSCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE SPORTS BUDGET
Scripps Howard News Service's SPORTS sked for stories moving Friday, November 28, 2008. SHNS editors are available at 202-408-1484. For all SHNS content and archives visit...
View ArticleCollege Capsules: Alabama-Auburn, Fla.-FSU, OU-OSU
Capsule previews for Saturday's top college football games. All times Eastern and all rankings Associated Press. No. 18 GEORGIA TECH (8-3) at No. 13 GEORGIA (9-2), Noon, CBS. FAVORITE: Georgia by 8....
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