Advance Payday Quick - Massachusetts shades Montana in Div. I-AA semifinal
Massachusetts shades Montana in Div. I-AA semifinal
Massachusetts edged Montana 19-17 on Friday to advance to advance to the NCAA Division I-AA title game. Steve Baylark ran for 169 yards, caught five passes and scored two touchdowns for UMass, which will face either Appalachian State or Youngstown State for the championship.
Palladium makes an entrance into jewelry business
** ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND DEC. 9-10 ** Palladium rings and a necklace are shown along with ore from Montana's Stillwater Mine at Montague's Jewelers in Billings, Mont., in this undated photo. Palladium is a relative newcomer to the jewelry market, but its entrance has been dramatic. Some in the precious-metals business predict that it will incite a revolution. (AP Photo/Billings Gazette, Larry
BBB issues warning on advance-fee lenders
So-called advance-fee lenders are increasingly preying on consumers heading into the holiday season, warns the Better Business Bureau.
In Citys Trans Fat Ban, a Challenge Fit for a Chef
Many in the restaurant industry say they fear that they will not be able to replicate dishes that now exceed the limit on trans fats.
Europe: After a 3-year run, bargains are scarcer
European stocks are starting to cost more relative to earnings for the first time in three years.
Indians advance to consolation finals
CEDAR HILL The Indians got off to a rough start at the Cedar Hill Lions Club Tournament on Thursday, but the Indians fortunes were quickly reversed Friday with a pair of wins.
Nobel peace winner unveils bold vision for ending poverty
Micro-credit pioneer Muhammad Yunus of Bangladesh, founder of Grameen Bank, unveiled a bold vision for ending global poverty as he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Texas has its way with LSU, but just barely
A.J. Abrams hit a three-pointer with 1:03 left in overtime and Texas beat No.11 LSU 76-75 on Sunday night in a thrilling rematch of last year's NCAA regional final that also went to OT. After Texas' Damion James missed two free throws with 17 seconds left LSU's Garrett Temple failed on a three-point try, sealing the win for the Longhorns.
