The days of chalk dust have faded away. Plastic sheets are no longer laid on overheads for the classroom to see. Even white boards have been upgraded. Full Article at Daily News Record

Here’s a column filed Wednesday by George Schroeder: The other day at football practice, fast music played through the loudspeakers, like always. But from one corner, a separate but steady rhythm boomed. The sound of a walk-on kicking himself. Full Article at The Register Guard

The other day at football practice, fast music played through the loudspeakers, like always. But from one corner, a separate but steady rhythm boomed. The sound of a walk-on kicking himself. Full Article at The Register Guard

DENVER — Longtime Xcel Energy executive David Eves has been named president and chief operating officer of Xcel's Public Service Co. of Colorado effective Sunday. Full Article at TwinCities.com

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 5 - 1 DETROIT RED WINGS I only saw the 3rd period. That was plenty. J-Will is down for the next several weeks with a broken leg, which leaves us with a lineup of like, Datsyuk - Zetterberg - Holmstrom Leino - Helm? Full Article at Sports Blogs

What happened: The Ducks rallied to within six and attempted an onside kick, but Tim Taylor’s attempt didn’t go 10 yards and Stanford kicked a field goal to clinch it. Full Article at The Register Guard

FreeFlight officials said Wednesday they are considering layoffs at their plant because McLennan County commissioners on Tuesday turned down their request for a $700,000 loan. Full Article at Waco Tribune-Herald

2009-11-05 06:05:03 - non-asset based, cross country network of independent freight agents, continues their expansion efforts by signing on Tandem Transport Co. , Inc. as its newest agent location. Full Article at PR-Inside.com

PLYMOUTH Albion served up a real treat for their supporters on Halloween. Full Article at This Is Plymouth

PLYMOUTH Albion upset the Championship form book by beating high-flying Nottingham five tries to three at Brickfields on Saturday. Full Article at This Is Plymouth

How much attention does a $10,000 dollar prize get a beginning writer nowadays? That's what the Writers' Trust of Canada/McClelland & Stewart Journey Prize means to one contender among the best of Canada's latest writers featured in. Full Article at Globe and Mail

October 22, 2009 - International Hockey League (IHL) Muskegon Lumberjacks MUSKEGON, MI.--- Having compiled a 2(1-1-0) record through the completion of the International Hockey Leagues inaugural weekend last weekend, the Muskegon Lumberjacks have... Full Article at Our Sports Central

A Waco company that makes navigation equipment for airplanes may get a government bailout of sorts. Full Article at Waco Tribune-Herald

IVA The town of Iva is among 25 small towns that have not turned in their 2008 financial audits to the state of South Carolina. The audits were due to the state Treasury by July 31. Full Article at Anderson Independent-Mail

HIGHLANDS RANCH Fossil Ridge High School freshman Tim Taylor shot a 2-over-par 74 on Monday in the opening round of the Class 4A state golf championship at Highlands Ranch Golf Course. Full Article at The Coloradoan

STRASBURG – The Strasburg Town Council found itself with a vacancy in August when Councilman/Vice Mayor Carlyle Swafford resigned. Full Article at Daily News Record

Mike Quinn is constantly reminded every time he hits the links with his Fossil Ridge High School golf team just how young some of his players are. "They're not old enough to drive a cart yet, so we have to walk every course we play," Quinn said. Full Article at The Coloradoan

Duchy Originals, the Prince of Wales's food company that was rescued by Waitrose, is not the only firm with royal connections to have fallen victim to the economic crisis. Full Article at The Telegraph

RICHLANDS, Va. — The town of Richlands is ready to grow. With a long-debated boundary adjustment now approved, town officials are ready to expand their municipal borders. Full Article at Bluefield Daily Telegraph