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Prandelli’s future in doubt after Fior exit Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:44PMFLORENCE (Italy): Cesare Prandelli’s future as Fiorentina coach looks increasingly uncertain following their Champions League exit on Tuesday, with Juventus and Italy regarded as his two most likely destinations.
Bayern in last eight, thanks to controversial first-leg goal Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:43PMFLORENCE (italy): Fiorentina president Andrea Della Valle lashed out on Tuesday as Bayern Munich advan c ed to the Champions League quarter-finals despite losing 3-2 to the Italians.
MILLVILLE: Afternoon police update has many accidents Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:38PMJohnnie Anderson, 45, of Millville was arrested at 1:21 a.m. Wednesday on charges of burglary, criminal mischief, theft and defiant trespass in connection with a break-in at CrazyHorse Hot Rods on Reese Road. He was jailed on $15,000 cash bail.
Local bomber pilots get recognition after 60 years Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:23PMSixty years later, the U.S. government is finally recognizing the efforts of a cadre of women who contributed their skills to the war effort, flying military aircraft in WWII.
Council to meet Thursday on Coffee Health Group proposal Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:08PMBy Robert Palmer Staff Writer The City Council failed today to approve the sale of Coffee Health Group’s assets to RegionalCare Hospital Partners, a private company. Councilman Barry Morris voted against immediate consideration of the sole agenda item, which automatically forced the matter to the next scheduled meeting.
Remember the Crimea. Look after the Army Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:05PMThere is a moment in every war when it becomes necessary to wheel out the big guns, the heaviest weapons in the armoury. In the continuing war in Afghanistan, it is time to deploy the moral firepower of William Howard Russell, the greatest Times war reporter of them all.
Google to scan old Italian books Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:02PMItaly signs a deal with Google to put online the contents of its two national libraries, including works by Dante and Galileo.
Florence-Darlington Tech hosts annual ethics panel Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:01PMFLORENCE — Florence-Darlington Technical College students had the opportunity Wednesday to discuss ethics with some of Florence’s most prominent business and education leaders.
SC Legislators OK Fines For Texting While Driving Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:00PMSouth Carolina motorists would be fined $25 if they're caught sending or reading text messages while they drive under legislation that won approval in the House.
SC legislators OK fines for texting while driving Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:57PMCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina motorists would be fined $25 if they're caught sending or reading text messages while they drive under legislation that won approval in the House. The chamber gave the bill a second reading by a 98-18 vote on Wednesday. Final approval is expected on Thursday. Opponents tried to broaden the bill's scope. Republican state Rep. Kris Crawford of Florence ...
Follow The Champions League On Goal.com - All Our Content Here Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:13AMJoin Goal.com for a look at all the key Champions League action as we enter the second leg of the first knockout stage.
VIOLA EXPECT PRANDELLI TO STAY Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:02AMPrandelli - one year left on his contract. Fiorentina president Diego Della Valle insists coach Cesare Prandelli will remain at the club next season. Prandelli has been linked with a move to Juventus once Alberto Zaccheroni's contract with the Turin giants ends this summer.
Students angle for fishing as high school sport Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:00AMFLORENCE, Ala. — Alabama high school students may soon take their competitions from the football fields to the fishing ponds. Outdoors enthusiasts are angling to get the Alabama High School Athletic Association to adopt fishing as an official sport.
Deluxe Digital Studios Launches Full Range of 3D Services for Home Entertainment Market Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:00AMDeluxe Digital Studios Inc., a subsidiary of Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc., announced today that it is launching a full range of 3D services for the Home Entertainment Market.
Pioneer boys season continues, girls’ ends Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:58AMMark Mahan There was excitement in the air Feb. 23 at Cripple Creek-Victor High School, as the Pioneers (10-12) took on the Fowler Grizzlies (2-18) in the first round of the 2A District 6 playoffs.
Florence gets first headline slot Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:52AMFlorence and the Machine is to headline her first festival, topping the bill at Latitude in Suffolk in July.
'Tuscan Sun' author on Italy's pleasures Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:49AMMany authors can move readers with their words, but Frances Mayes has the power to actually make readers move.
Ribery future still open as Bayern progress in Europe Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:47AMBayern Munich playmaker Franck Ribery's decision whether to leave the side or not was made a little more difficult after the Germans squeezed into the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday.
Fiorentina's De Silvestri challenges Bayern Munich's Ribery during their Champions League last 16, second leg match at ... Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:47AMFiorentina's Lorenzo De Silvestri (L) challenges Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery during their Champions League last 16, second leg match at the Artemio Franchi stadium in Florence, March 9, 2010. REUTERS/Marco Bucco
Viola tune-up for ‘game of our lives’ against mighty Munich Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:29PMFIORENTINA captain Riccardo Montolivo has described tonight’s meeting with Bayern Munich at the Artemio Franchi stadium as the most important game of his life.
Bowling Notes Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:25PMCOLONIE GIRLS WIN STATES
Retrospective revisits YSL's themes Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:18PMYves Saint Laurent, the master of couture, has returned less than two years after his death in a major retrospective, covering his four decades as a fashion designer whose artistry empowered women.
Cookbooks offer glimpse at life of congregations Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:13PMChurches preserve traditional recipes, memories and history of congregations in church cookbooks.
Bayern aim to pile on misery for Fiorentina Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:48PMThere cannot be two sides in the last 16 of the Champions League whose recent form has been more contrasting than Fiorentina and Bayern Munich.
Magath shrugs off Schalke title talk Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:19PMThe only person who doesn't believe Magath can work his title-winning magic two seasons running is the man himself After Schalke's 4‑1 win at Frankfurt, Felix Magath rolled out his old "NYC cop at the murder scene, fending off passers-by" shtick. Move along now folks, nothing to see here. The 56-year-old stoically refused to entertain thoughts of a credible title challenge from his team. Instead ...
Diego promises Juventus fans more tricks Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:44PMDiego has told Juventus fans to expect more tricks from him after his goal scoring performance in the win over Fiorentina. He did two step overs and rounded Sebastien Frey with consummate ease for Juve's opener. “Every now and again these tricks come to me,” Diego said. “It's simpler and easier to do them in the Bundesliga. There are more spaces and the opponents press a lot less, but by now I ...
Snow melting, but impact lingers Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:50AMA record amount of snowfall this year has pushed many area school districts past their allotment of snow days, eating predominantly into spring break and in some cases upsetting plans to study for state testing.
POLICE BEAT: Mansfield Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:49AMJennifer R. Massa, 37, of Marlton, was charged Feb. 24 with drunken driving, reckless driving and failure to maintain lane. Police said they found her vehicle stuck in a ditch on Hedding Road, west of Route 206, and Ms. Massa failed field sobriety tests.
Rocky Boy completes perfect year Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:47AMGREAT FALLS — The move up from Class C was a good one for Rocky Boy as the Stars completed an undefeated season by beating Shelby 58-49 in the championship game of the state Class B high school boys' basketball tournament.
Meetings planned in N.Ky. Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:46AMCity panels, fire districts and school boards in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties have scheduled public sessions.
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Pirates release vessel after ransom is paid Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:40AMSomalia: Pirates freed a Thai fishing vessel they had held for more than four months after receiving a ransom, the European Union Naval Force said, as France said its navy had
Qld death in custody inquest resumes Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:34AMSix years of frustration was evident as Palm Island residents appeared at a reopened inquest on Monday into the death in police custody of an Aboriginal man.
"Secret" Giotto uncovered in Florence chapel Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:27AMFLORENCE, Italy (Reuters) - Restorers using ultra-violet rays have rediscovered rich original details of Giotto's paintings in the Peruzzi Chapel in Florence's Santa Croce church that have been hidden for centuries.
Goulding scores a number one album Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:26AMLady Gaga has been dethroned by her new protege Ellie Goulding, who rocketed to the top of the album charts with her debut album, Lights.
Jury: Social worker innocent of theft Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:23PMEUGENE (AP) -- Jurors have found a former executive director of a domestic violence agency in Florence innocent of nearly two dozen theft charges.
Martin Lewis: The Oscar Party That Bucks Hollywood's Hype Habit Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:11PMThere is a party taking place on Oscar night that for the past 19 years has actually bucked Hollywood's habit of over-statement by consistently under-selling itself.
Chauncey Zalkin: Fashion with a Future - 10 Stand-out Fashion Week Items Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:11PMFashion is a little bit like god and religion. I believe. But inundate me with too much proselytizing and I forget the main act.
State revenue falls 6.4% year-to-date Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:08PMState revenue is down 6.4% compared with last year, Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom reported today. From July 1 through Feb. 28, the state has taken in $247.7 million less than it had at this point last year.
PETS OF THE WEEK: PJ and Nanny Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:01PMSCNOW.com features a pet of the week in conjunction with the Florence Area Humane Society. Each week we will feature a different dog and cat available for the adoption at the FAHS. More than 2,000 animals each year pass through Florence Area Humane Society, many never have the chance to find a loving forever home.
Cities criticize board of KLC, withhold dues Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:58PMCriticism of the Kentucky League of Cities is mounting. Some member cities are withholding dues following a state audit that was critical of the group's spending.
Miners' strike memorial unveiled Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:41PMA memorial marking 25 years since the end of the national miners' strike is unveiled in Sunderland.
2 injured when car hits house in west Florence Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:23PMBy Trevor Stokes Staff Writer FLORENCE - Two people were taken to the hospital this morning after the car they were in struck a house. Florence Police Chief Rick Singleton said the two people were in a Pontiac on Cherokee Street at 11:15 a.m. when an officer in an unmarked car recognized the driver as someone with felony warrants.
Fort Payne boys takes second in soccer Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:12AMThe Fort Payne boys won four of five matches and took second place in the Florence Challenge high school soccer tournament last weekend. The Wildcats defeated Muscle Shoals 4-0, Northridge 8-0 and Madison County 4-0 in pool play before edging Indian Springs 1-0 in a semifinal.
Goals pilin' up Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:11AMThe Fort Payne offense continued to click in a big way Monday night. The Class 5A, No. 5 Wildcats scored five goals in each half and defeated visiting Guntersville 10-0 in boys’ high school soccer.
Alabama news links: Dothan may consolidate high schools; Cullman rates high for industry Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:57AM100 jobs lost in Gadsden; Florence leaders angered by limited information
Open Meetings Bill Passes, Debate Over Whether It's Better or Worse Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:42AMJACKSON -- The Mississippi House on Thursday passed a bill originally designed to strengthen the Open Meetings laws, but the state Ethics Commission director said the bill has been watered down.
Gut Flora Genes Dwarf Human Genome Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:39AMAn international team of scientists that catalogued the genes of microbes that live in our gut has established that at 3.3 million, they vastly outnumber the 23,000 or so genes in the human genome, and say they hope the catalogue will help us better understand how to keep a healthy balance in our gut flora as well as improve diagnosis and treatment of disease. You can read a scientific paper ...
Women start day at boot camp Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:34AMRemember the resolutions made over three months ago to lose weight and become more fit?
Marion Ellis Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:24AMMarion Ellis, 75, of Mount Dora, died on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 of lung cancer. She is survived by her son, Seth (Laura) Ellis of Eustis; her daughter ...