Schwarzenegger OKs bill to comply with US law that links student tests to teacher performanceOctober 11th, 2009 Schwarzenegger OKs school bill required by US lawSACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is removing a legal ban on using the results of student achievement tests to evaluate teachers, under a bill signed into law by Gov.
Pie time? 1,725-pound pumpkin takes the prize in Ohio contest, could be world's largestOctober 7th, 2009 1,725-pound pumpkin takes the prize in OhioCANTON, Ohio — A teacher from Ohio has won top honors in a pumpkin-growing contest with a 1,725-pound behemoth that could land worldwide bragging rights. Christy Harp of Jackson Township near Canton took first place at the Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers annual weigh-off Saturday in Canfield.
Rainy summer causes problems for pumpkin growers in New England, parts of the MidwestSeptember 21st, 2009 Scary times for pumpkin growers in New EnglandPORTLAND, Maine — New England pumpkin growers, who spent the early summer mostly losing a battle with rain that destroyed many pumpkins, face the frightening prospect that the rest won't be ready before Halloween. The relentless rain in June and July caused some seedlings to turn to mush in the soil and delayed the harvest up to two weeks, meaning pumpkins may not turn orange or grow large enough in time to be shipped to stores.
Judge to weigh in on teacher strike that has closed school in suburban Seattle districtSeptember 10th, 2009 Judge to weigh in on teacher strike in WashingtonKENT, Wash. — A judge is expected to weigh in Thursday on a teacher strike that has shut down the fourth-largest school district in Washington during the first week of classes.
Direct marketer Harte-Hanks sets quarterly dividend of 7.5 cents, payable Sept. 21August 26th, 2009 Harte-Hanks sets 7.5-cent quarterly dividendSAN ANTONIO — Direct marketing and advertising company Harte-Hanks Inc. said Tuesday its board approved payment of a regular quarterly dividend of 7.5 cents per share.
Northern California boy sets friend on fire _ then does it again, causing severe burnsAugust 20th, 2009 Northern Calif. boy sets friend on fire _ twiceSACRAMENTO, Calif.
1,224-pound cupcake _ triple vanilla with pink frosting _ sets Guinness World RecordAugust 16th, 2009 1,224-pound cupcake sets record as world's largestMANCHESTER, N.H. — A 1,224-pound triple vanilla cupcake with pink frosting has set a record as the world's largest.
World attempt at record scream draws loudmouths to compete in ThailandAugust 2nd, 2009 Loudmouths gather for Thai screaming contestPATTAYA, Thailand — Short shrieks, high-pitched yelps, and drawn-out wails rang out in Thailand at an international competition aimed at setting a new record for the loudest scream. Russian Sergey Savelyev chimed in at 116.8 decibels — roughly as loud as an ambulance siren — to win Saturday's competition in the seaside town of Pattaya.
San Diego Zoo says ultrasound shows prize panda Bai Yun is pregnant againJuly 29th, 2009 San Diego Zoo says giant panda Bai Yun is pregnantSAN DIEGO — San Diego Zoo officials say their prized giant panda is pregnant again. Seventeen-year-old Bai Yun (by-yuhn) already is a mother of four.
Minn. cupcake weighs in at a hefty 150 pounds, setting Guiness record for world's largestJuly 19th, 2009 150-pound Minn. cupcake sets Guinness recordMINNEAPOLIS — A 151-pound cupcake in Minneapolis has been certified as the world's largest.
Teen girl balks at paying for inch-long, pumpkin-orange fake fingernails in salon disputeJune 22nd, 2009 Teen: Woman tried to pry off fake nails in disputeMOUNT VERNON, Wash. — A teenage girl who balked at paying for a set of inch-long, pumpkin-orange fake fingernails in a dispute at a Mount Vernon nail salon said a nail technician grabbed her and tried to pry the nails off.
2-day Ritchie Bros. auction in Mead sets record with almost $35 million in salesJune 7th, 2009 Ritchie Bros. auction in Mead sets sales recordMEAD, Colo.
A whale of a baby boom: Endangered right whales shatter record with 39 births in single springMay 9th, 2009 Nice going, mom! Right whales break birth recordBOSTON — Right whales have plenty to celebrate this Mother's Day — the sea moms gave birth to a record 39 calves this spring. The New England Aquarium said Friday that the birth surge breaks the old record of 31 and shows much improvement from 2000, when only one calf was born.
Tennessee sets US record in 3,200-meter relay to complete rare triple at Penn RelaysApril 25th, 2009 Tennessee sets US mark in completing relay triplePHILADELPHIA — Tennessee has set an American record in the 3,200-meter relay to complete a rare relay triple in the Penn Relays at Franklin Field. The team of Kimarrra McDonald, Chanelle Price, Sarah Bowman and Phoebe Wright finished in 8 minutes, 17.91 seconds on Saturday to break the mark of 8:18.78 set by Michigan at the 2007 Penn Relays.
Giant strawberries for over $500 a pieceFebruary 11th, 2009 TOKYO - A Japanese farmer has succeeded in breeding giant strawberries with a price tag of up to 50,000 yen ($560) apiece, media reports said Thursday. The newly harvested fruit measure about 8.5 cm in length and weigh more than 80 grams, compared to the standard strawberry that weighs about 28 gm.
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