Virginia weighs laws to protect halal foods for Muslims Feb 26, 2006
" Halal foods are vital for the expanding group. Halal means lawful and applies to anything from lunch meat to potato chips, depending on things like additives and even what something's cooked in. Seafood is automatically halal while pork automatically isn't. Other meats undergo a complex procedure. Generally, the butcher must invoke the name of Allah while cutting the live animal's neck; once the blood has drained and the animal's heart stops, Abdus-Salaam explained, it's halal. Years ago, he... (Daily Press, VA)
Baby, baby, baby Feb 26, 2006
Daily Press: News Local. Hampton Roads, Virginia - February 26, 2006 5:36 AM. (Daily Press, VA)
Chelsea wins, while Arsenal takes big hit Feb 26, 2006
We lacked a little bit mental sharpness maybe because of Tuesday night but overall we gave absolutely everything physically until the last second of the game. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Habitat for Humanity finds success with retail idea Feb 26, 2006
"Last year was our first full year, and we sent Habitat a little more than $500,000," Krapfl said. By March, Habitat expects to reach $1 million in positive net cash flow from the two stores. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
India arrest over Prophet cartoon Feb 26, 2006
Police in the Indian capital, Delhi, have arrested the editor of a little known magazine for publishing a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad. Alok Tomar, who edits the Hindi language Senior India magazine, has been charged with hurting religious sentiments, police say. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Making zinfandel's case as the Calif. state wine Feb 26, 2006
Zinfandel's ample variety makes it a good choice, said Stuart Smith of Smith-Madrone, a St. Helena winery that produces chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon and riesling - but no zinfandel - because it "provides a little something for everybody.". As the 2004 film Sideways demonstrated, Californians have strong feelings about their wines. (Philly.com -- Business)
Santiam Christian pulls away for win Feb 26, 2006
We knew they were a little undersized going in, Santiam Christian coach Ron Sisler said. We worked hard and we stuck to our game plan. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
A little pruning will spruce up spring garden Feb 26, 2006
Albany Democrat-Herald. Last modified Saturday, February 25, 2006 9:04 PM PST. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Protecting Macs from Attack Feb 26, 2006
Datamation Columnist John Welch says the recent Apple threats are a wake-up call to Mac users. Taking some common-sense steps will protect you. (IT Management)
Booker Haynes remembered for leadership Feb 26, 2006
Allen also offered a little insight into his friend's football career. "Booker was a holy terror as a football tackle, and nobody wanted to run his way," Allen said. (Charlotte Sun Herald)
Whatchamacallit contest entries- full list Feb 26, 2006
Burlington Free Press. Sunday, February 26, 2006. (Burlington Free Press)
Jingles all the way Feb 26, 2006
"Maybe the thing to do is be a little more staccato with the front end," Lang said. "And can you exaggerate the 'r' in 'farm' a little more?" ... Davis approached Lang a few weeks ago with an idea; she sang a little something for him, and he fleshed it out. (Burlington Free Press)
Explaining the conflict over the sale Feb 26, 2006
A: It is an oil-rich, desert nation on the Persian Gulf between Oman and Saudi Arabia, a little smaller than Maine. It is a loose federation of seven emirates - each one has its own ruler - and about 3. (Buffalo News)
Blog: Behind the Scenes at the U.N. Feb 26, 2006
"I learned about the NBA and about the Knicks," and a little about basketball and about Bantom, who was on the 1972 U.S. Olympic basketball team, she said ... "And I also learned a little bit about her country and how she became involved in the foreign service, so it was mutually beneficial and educational for us as well.". (PhillyBurbs.com)
Premiers tout education Feb 26, 2006
Calvert wants to talk a little about the Kelowna agreement on aboriginal health and housing, along with equalization reforms and agriculture funding. All are preoccupied with what they see as a fiscal imbalance between Ottawa's revenue stream and the spending needs of the provinces and territories. (London Free Press)
They know Jack Feb 26, 2006
It is a very amusing sitcom that has spontaneous comedic comments, great characters, slapstick, and usually a little message at the end. VAL ADAMS Ann Arbor, Mich. (Boston Globe)
Federal rules reach Miller FFA project Feb 26, 2006
Since then, he has added "a little bit of everything to have animals unique to our area," he said. His animals include llamas, horses, miniature horses, Sicilian donkeys, miniature donkeys, goats and a lamb, he said. (The Joplin Globe)
Born yesterday — Warm weather ushers in spring livestock ritual Feb 26, 2006
Hudson said his cows probably start calving a little earlier than those of most ranchers in the valley, because he's aiming for a little older animal at market. And while they've already got about 50 calves on the ground, the really busy time is yet to come. (Missoulian, MT)
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Sunday sentiments : HindustanTimes. Sunday, February 26, 2006. (Hindustan Times, India)
Sweden, Finland reach hockey final Feb 26, 2006
"It's a classic rivalry, it's a game we may get up a little more for," said Niittymaki. From soccer to politics, the Finns and Swedes have had a long and deep-rooted rivalry. (CNN -- International)
In N.J., two candidates have made comebacks Feb 26, 2006
And losing makes a candidate for political office a little more careful and a lot more determined the next time. They join the ranks of former Presidents Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan, U.S. Sen. (Philly.com -- News)
Breaking the brass ceiling Feb 26, 2006
Before she can break through the brass ceiling in the male-dominated realm of tuba-playing, however, she has a little unfinished business back in Ann Arbor, Mich. Jantsch, a soft-spoken woman whose fair-complexioned face has something of a Vermeer quality about it, is still in school. (Philly.com -- News)
Ang Lee moseys toward historic Oscar Feb 26, 2006
That prize also would serve as a nice honorable mention for Clooney's directing accomplishment on a little black-and-white film about newsman Murrow (David Strathairn) that confounded expectations by becoming a commercial success as well as a critical hit. Paul Haggis, Crash : Haggis was the one key member of the Million Dollar Baby quartet who did not win an Oscar last time. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Hornets' buzz sours Jazz's tune, 100-95 Feb 26, 2006
Paul acknowledged that matching up with Williams makes the game a little more special to him. "They compare us so much. You hear an analyst saying I'm better than him, and another saying he's better than me. You take that in because that's my competitive nature," said Paul, who leads all rookies in points and assists. (USA Today -- Sports)
S.Florida landscape is fertile for fraud Feb 26, 2006
"Pour a little Panama Jack suntan oil on the situation and you have a perfect environment where investors get burned.". In a suit filed earlier this month, the CFTC alleged that Miami-based Rodriguez had burned about 400 investors for a total of $1. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
