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School Notes Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:38AMGBS
Northeast has real, live mascot Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:36AMNortheast Alabama Community College now has a new, official mascot, according to college officials. The mascot is Trouper, a mustang owned by Amber Rain Mathewson, a horse trainer from Henagar.
Is it sex addiction or simply bad behavior? Kalamazoo-area experts explain Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:36AMWhen fallen golf great Tiger Woods, fresh from 45 days of in-patient sex-addiction rehabilitation, apologized to the world on Feb. 19 for his adulterous affairs, he did not mention exactly what type of treatment he had received.
Running on fumes Lawmakers deplete trust fund to replace leaky fuel tanks Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:35AMBy Bill Thompson Thirty years ago, a leaky underground fuel-storage tank in Belleview slowly deposited 10,000 gallons of gas into the earth.By the time the spill from a Union 76 station along U.S. 441 was detected in September 1982, the city's water supply was essentially ruined.
Former Irish coach tabbed for top Denison job Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:35AMGRANVILLE -- Lancaster resident Jack Hatem, 48, has been named Denison's head football coach.
Oak Park & River Forest Community Calendar Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:31AMOak Leaves and Forest Leaves welcome items for the Community Calendar, as well as items for Business Briefs, Campus News, Community Briefs, School Digest and Newsmakers. Items must be received minimum of 10 days prior to publication; earlier is better. E-mail oakpark@pioneerlocal.com; fax (708) 383-3678; or mail to Pioneer Press, 1010 W. Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60301.
Seniors Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:29AMOAK PARK TOWNSHIP
In & Around Town Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:29AMSATURDAY, Oct. 4 The second ‘Shop ‘n’ Rock’ will be hosted from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Budd Lake Firehouse, Route 46. The event is sponsored by the Mount Olive Kiwanis and Mount Olive Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 122. The family event will include food, activities, music, a kid’s play zone and vendors. Vendors and sponsors are sought and should visit www.mtolivekiwanis.org[[[SHIFTIN ...
Massa tells TV audience, 'I did nothing sexual' Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:49PMWASHINGTON -- Former congressman Eric Massa denied Tuesday that he groped three male staffers. "It is not true, period," Massa told Larry King on CNN's Larry King Live. "I don't know how else to answer your question."
Andrews Eyed as Prime Candidate for Mercury Disposal Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:47PMAndrews County is on the short list of places being considered for the storage of mercury. Tuesday night, the Department of Energy held a public hearing there to give people a chance to ask questions and voice their concerns. As NewsWest 9 found out, the idea is getting a mixed reaction.
Massa Admits Groping Staff, But In Non-Sexual Way Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:46PMFormer Rep. Eric Massa, who resigned from Congress amid sexual harassment allegations, acknowledged Tuesday groping a staffer but denied it was sexual. "It doesn't make any difference what my intentions were, it's how it's perceived by the individual who receives that action," Massa, D-N.Y., said on conservative commentator Glenn Beck's Fox News Channel show.
No Headline Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:45PMArea church women celebrate World Day of Prayer
SARM members vote in favour of health care resolutions Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:44PMAt the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities annual convention Tuesday, members voted in favour of four resolutions regarding health care.
Holland College plans campus in Alberton Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:44PMALBERTON — Holland College will announce today it is establishing a full-time campus in Alberton with satellite offices in Tignish and O’Leary, The Guardian has learned.
Obama using 'bounty hunters' to root out health-care fraud Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:44PMWASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama said Tuesday he'll bring in high-tech bounty hunters to help root out health care fraud, grabbing a populist idea with bipartisan backing in his final push to overhaul the system. The White House announcement came as Obama prepared to travel to Missouri on Wednesday, taking his closing argument to the nation's heartland. The trip will be his second public ...
Senate to take up unemployment insurance extension Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:42PMWASHINGTON — Legislation extending unemployment insurance for the long-term jobless appears poised to clear a key hurdle in the Senate Tuesday, its momentum helped by about 60 popular tax breaks for individuals and businesses that expired at the end of last year.
A new type of drill sergeant Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:42PMThe story of the blonde model who gets Australian sailors in fighting fit shape.
House OKs $680M tax package Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:40PMHouse members from Clark County voted mostly along party lines on the $680 million tax package the House of Representatives passed early Tuesday on a 52-45 vote. The exception was Rep. Tim Probst, D-Vancouver, who cast his vote with the Republican minority and against the bill.
News in brief Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:15PMThe Mine Safety Technology Consortium in Montgomery is now accepting nominations from the public for awards to be presented at the second annual Miners' Celebration.
News in brief Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:15PMThe Mine Safety Technology Consortium in Montgomery is now accepting nominations from the public for awards to be presented at the second annual Miners' Celebration.
"No Kill" policy on city's agenda Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:15PMAustin could move closer to a "No Kill" policy at the city animal shelter but the future of that shelter could be decided at a vote this coming week.
"No Kill" policy on city's agenda Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:15PMAustin could move closer to a "No Kill" policy at the city animal shelter but the future of that shelter could be decided at a vote this coming week.
Erie woman 'fasts' from Facebook during Lent Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:13PMLynn Kostek Jones logged onto Facebook every day, sometimes for a total of two hours. Until the start of Lent in mid-February. That's when the Erie woman began fasting from Facebook.
Erie woman 'fasts' from Facebook during Lent Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:13PMLynn Kostek Jones logged onto Facebook every day, sometimes for a total of two hours. Until the start of Lent in mid-February. That's when the Erie woman began fasting from Facebook.
More state job cuts loom due to final budget, reform Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:13PMAs Virginians have coped with the economic downturn, the size of the state work force has dipped, mostly because of job cuts in the state Department of Transportation and the Department of Corrections. But employment in most state agencies has remained stable or even risen in the past two years. Of the 139 agencies and commissions with at least one state employee, 43 had fewer authorized ...
More state job cuts loom due to final budget, reform Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:13PMAs Virginians have coped with the economic downturn, the size of the state work force has dipped, mostly because of job cuts in the state Department of Transportation and the Department of Corrections. But employment in most state agencies has remained stable or even risen in the past two years. Of the 139 agencies and commissions with at least one state employee, 43 had fewer authorized ...
Nursing profession hit by recession, too Jobs still plentiful, but competition for them is stiff Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:13PMEven before he began college, Beau Proctor knew exactly what he wanted to be — a nurse. Although he’s always had a passion for the field, other factors influenced that decision.
Nursing profession hit by recession, too Jobs still plentiful, but competition for them is stiff Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:13PMEven before he began college, Beau Proctor knew exactly what he wanted to be — a nurse. Although he’s always had a passion for the field, other factors influenced that decision.
Reform plan tests the the political coordination of both parties Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:10PMVoters should know in a few weeks whether Michigan has a functioning government.
Reform plan tests the the political coordination of both parties Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:10PMVoters should know in a few weeks whether Michigan has a functioning government.
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lockport wins second straight AA title Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:10PMThere’s something to be said about good sportsmanship and keeping your cool. The Lockport Lady Lions demonstrated both of these characteristics on Saturday, showing typical poise and equal determination in beating Williamsville North, 47-40, to claim their second straight Section VI Class AA girls basketball championship.
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lockport wins second straight AA title Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:10PMThere’s something to be said about good sportsmanship and keeping your cool. The Lockport Lady Lions demonstrated both of these characteristics on Saturday, showing typical poise and equal determination in beating Williamsville North, 47-40, to claim their second straight Section VI Class AA girls basketball championship.
Sepp Kober: To the top of the mountain Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:09PMHOT SPRINGS The two framed pictures say a lot about the skier and the man. In the first frame, his skis are in the air as he starts into a special aerial turn. In the next, one of the skis is flying away. “The binding let loose,“ the skier says with a grin. The crash must have been horrific. “Oh, I didn’t crash,“ he continues. “I just landed on one ski.“
Sepp Kober: To the top of the mountain Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:09PMHOT SPRINGS The two framed pictures say a lot about the skier and the man. In the first frame, his skis are in the air as he starts into a special aerial turn. In the next, one of the skis is flying away. “The binding let loose,“ the skier says with a grin. The crash must have been horrific. “Oh, I didn’t crash,“ he continues. “I just landed on one ski.“
Obama plans Florida space summit to defend his vision for NASA Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:09PMIn the latest sign that his NASA vision is in peril, President Barack Obama will announce today his plans to host a space summit in Florida on April 15.
Obama plans Florida space summit to defend his vision for NASA Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:09PMIn the latest sign that his NASA vision is in peril, President Barack Obama will announce today his plans to host a space summit in Florida on April 15.
When it comes to Nevada tax problems, the bubble gum and bailing wire fixes are done Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:40PMIn the nearly three years since Nevada’s economy crashed, lawmakers have scrapped together a patchwork of temporary fixes to the state budget, hoping an eventual recovery would rescue them from being forced to make permanent choices on how they tax and what they spend.
Water quality letter sent to St Helens residents Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:39PMThe Tasmanian Health Department has written to St Helens residents reassuring them they face no danger from the town's water supply.
Kentucky spending plan seeks to create jobs Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:36PMKentucky House leaders wrapped up work Friday on a state budget blueprint for the next two years that proposes funding a flurry of construction projects aimed at creating thousands of jobs to help ease the state's high unemployment rate.
Watchung PTO and pediatrics group sponsoring eating disorders workshop Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:33PMWATCHUNG — The Watchung School District Parent Teacher Organization is partnering with Watchung Pediatrics to present a March 20 workshop on eating disorders.
DaBoyz now open at the Kress Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:29PMDaBoyz Italian Cuisine has opened its doors at the Kress Building, 284 S. Main St., on the ground floor of the downtown historic building. The Kress building was purchased by Frank Ruiz in 2007 and since has been undergoing extensive renovations.
Adapted Gymnastics provides exercise, social opportunities for kids with disabilities Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:27PMCOLUMBIA — Jeff Krug had some advice for the more than 60 MU students helping out with Friday night's Adaptive Gymnastics class. "Make noises," he said. "If they jump, say 'boink, boink.' Be silly." The students, some from the Missouri School of Health Professions and others from the Missouri Tigers gymnastics team, volunteered at the Hearnes Center to help children with a range of disabilities ...
Top home-school texts dismiss Darwin, evolution Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:26PMHome-school mom Susan Mule wishes she hadn't taken a friend's advice and tried a textbook from a popular Christian publisher for her 10-year-old's biology lessons.
Chatham Middle School students to take part in diversity contest Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:25PMTHE CHATHAMS - Sixth-grade students from 26 Morris County public, private and parochial schools, including the Chatham Middle School on Main Street, are participating in the 2010 diversity contest, “What Prejudice Means to Me,” sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), West Morris Section.
Certain Bone Drugs May Lower Breast Cancer Risk Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:15PMTitle: Certain Bone Drugs May Lower Breast Cancer Risk Category: Health News Created: 3/5/2010 10:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/5/2010
BP to fuel pension plans with $1 billion Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:12PMLONDON—BP P.L.C. expects to contribute $1 billion to its worldwide defined benefit plans this year, according the company's annual report issued Friday.
Tuberculated pipes reduce fire flows Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:11PMCity of Powell River staff have outlined a plan to deal with old and deteriorating water pipes in the Townsite.
Judge won't intervene MN health plan dispute Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:11PMAn attorney for patients who will see changes to their subsidized coverage says Judge Kathleen Gearin didn't grant a restraining order to stop Governor Tim Pawlenty's administration from phasing out General Assistance Medical Care.
Judge won't intervene Minn. health plan dispute Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:10PMA Minnesota judge has decided against stepping into a dispute over an expiring government health program for the poor...
Ala. Medicaid enrollment stabilizing Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:10PMNew figures show the number of people going onto Alabama Medicaid's rolls every month appears to be leveling off for the first time in a couple of years.