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Going Green Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 3:09AMKnown for his game-planning excellence and the construction of one of the most successful large-school basketball programs in state history, Kickapoo High School coach Roy Green has decided to retire at the end of the season.
Obama jumps into economy crisis talks Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 3:07AMWASHINGTON -- President-elect Barack Obama plunged into rare pre-inaugural crisis talks with congressional leaders Monday, declaring the national economy was "bad and getting worse" and embracing tax cuts now expected to reach $300 billion.
Internet expanding doctor-patient dialogue Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 3:07AMIn the Internet age, surveys show fewer than one in three doctors nationwide engage in "e-visits" with their patients. And in Brevard County, Fla., the number of physicians communicating electronically may be even lower, according to several tech-savvy doctors.
Supporting Loved Ones in Nursing Homes Enhances Daily Living Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 3:06AM(ARA) - According to the National Center for Health statistics, 1.6 million people currently reside in 18,000 long-term care facilities across America. Types of facilities range from assisted living to round-the-clock custodial care, with staff workers providing the level of assistance required.
Obama pushes $300B in tax cuts for stimulus package Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 3:04AMWASHINGTON — President-elect Barack Obama plunged into rare pre-inaugural crisis talks with congressional leaders Monday, declaring the national economy was "bad and getting worse" and embracing tax cuts now expected to reach $300 billion. He predicted lawmakers would approve a mammoth revitalization package within two weeks of his taking office.
All-Queens football Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 3:54PMIt was an encouraging year for Queens football, a standout regular season and surprising postseason. Holy Cross, led by its dominant, shutdown defense, finished third in CHSFL Class AAA, although the Knights were upset by No. 6 Chaminade in the playoffs. St. Francis Prep enjoyed some fine moments as well, knocking off rival Cross in the Battle of the Boulevard.
Latest pool prodigy gets chance to shine on international stage Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 3:53PMMICHAEL PHELPS, Ian Thorpe, Jon Sieben and Jayden Hadler. Between them they have won 20 Olympic gold medals, and while Hadler is yet to open his golden account, his recent exploits at the Queensland state titles have earned him his place alongside the trio - at least for a 15-year-old.
Meeks worried about rough economy in 2009 Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 3:53PMAlthough U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-Jamaica) has a bleak outlook for the new year, he said New Yorkers will be able to get back on their feet with the help of well-crafted government policies.
Boro crime drops 3% in 2008, but NYPD cuts loom Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 3:52PMEven though overall crime in Queens dropped 3.2 percent in 2008, City Councilman Peter Vallone (D-Astoria) cautioned that budget cuts to the NYPD could set the stage for a rise in felonies in 2009.
The Gazette-Enterprise Newspapers in Education Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 3:52PMTeam up with The Gazette-Enterprise to support local classroom teachers and students! Classroom copies of The Gazette-Enterprise are available free for local classrooms.
Mark Weprin planning run for brother’s Council seat Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 3:52PMState Assemblyman Mark Weprin (D-Little Neck) said he plans to run for the 23rd City Council District seat currently held by his brother, David Weprin (D-Hollis), who is making a bid for city comptroller.
A.R.T. helps AHRC clients paint without hands Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 3:49PMAn innovative program that helps persons who are developmentally disabled with limited motor skills paint with the help of lasers and an aide who applies the paint to canvas, made its New York City debut at the A.H.R.C. at 1500 Pelham Parkway South on November 13.
Range research, genetic work spell hope for chestnut comeback Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 11:50AMSOCIAL CIRCLE — Location, location, location. It’s the mantra of Realtors everywhere. But it may also be the reason a mighty tree long since gone from most of the Georgia landscape may get another chance to thrive.
Smokers kicking butt habit have help Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 11:49AMWith the new year upon us, there are those who have made resolutions to quit smoking.
Historic Low in 2008 Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 11:47AMTraffic deaths declined to a historic low in Virginia in 2008.
Arms Control In Print Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 11:44AMAtomic Audit: The Costs and Consequences of U.S. Nuclear Weapons Since 1940 , Stephen I. Schwartz, ed., Washington, DC: The Brookings Institution Press, 1998, 680 pp.
Concrete park to take shape next week Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 11:43AMConstruction is scheduled to begin next week on a new concrete park on Johnston Street.
BROC grant plea gets cold shoulder Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 11:42AMBENNINGTON — A community action group seeking support for a grant to provide transitional housing for released convicts received a chilly and inhospitable reception from some members of the Select Board Tuesday.
Midseason, TV Sticks With Tried and True Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 11:39AMNew season offers few fresh shows, but frugal times may pull in viewer.
Sycamore school programs featured in documentary Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:21AMSYCAMORE – Two Syc-amore School District programs are set to be featured in a documentary that will be given to schools throughout the state.
City covering bases on youth sports contracts Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:21AMCity Hall was buzzing with activity Monday night as The Colony City Council conducted both a regular bi-monthly meeting and a lengthy work session, which was chock full of debate regarding the city’s relationships with youth sports organizations.
LISD to expand communication efforts Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:20AMThe lines of communication are about to be more open between Lewisville ISD and the community.
Classical concert will have best of 3 worlds Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:19AMCaffeine, musical gems from the 18th century and an unbeatable ticket price — free. Sounds like the perfect antidote for the 2008 hangover.
Border Patrol shifting from voluntary return policy Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:19AMThe Border Patrol experienced a turning-point year in Arizona in 2008, with increased manpower, resources and technology bringing dramatic drops in illegal immigrant arrests, top officials say.
Court fight likely over deseg levy in TUSD Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:18AMThe Tucson Unified School District will likely end up in court over the constitutionality of the tens of millions of dollars it receives every year in desegregation funding.
Bowl lineups Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:17AMOutback Bowl IOWA (8-4) VS. SOUTH CAROLINA (7-5), 11 A.M. (ESPN)
Honorable mention list of stories Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 3:20AM Choosing the top eight stories in the South Hills Record coverage area was a difficult challenge. read more »
Get Out of Town - and Get Pampered Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 3:20AM Get ready to detox and relax after the holiday insanity with five great getaways.
New year brings plenty of events at community libraries Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 3:19AM Baldwin Borough Public Library, 41 Macek Drive, will offer a screening of a classic movie the first Monday of the month at 2 p.m. in the program room. read more »
Clemens name coming off Med Center sports institute Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 3:19AMMemorial Hermann Hospital announced today that the name of disgraced baseball superstar Roger Clemens would disappear from the hospital’s sports medicine center as of Jan. 1.
Westbury Christian girls unbeaten Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 3:18AM25-0. It has a nice ring to it. Almost like a cash register, as the old joke goes.
CASA seeks more child advocates Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 3:17AMCASA for Riverside County is looking for adults who have time to spare to help foster children throughout the county.
Slayings of homeless veterans bring out protesters in Miami Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 3:17AMDozens of veterans gathered at Government Center in downtown Miami Wednesday afternoon to speak out against two brutal killings of homeless veterans since mid-November in Miami.
Blaine council reduces financial support toward community organizations Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 1:38AMCommunity organizations next year will receive a reduction in funding from the city of Blaine. The Blaine City Council has unanimously adopted a resolution approving the 2009 charitable gambling fund budget.
The Daily Sentinel Newspapers in Education Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 1:38AMTeam up with The Daily Sentinel to support local classroom teachers and students! Classroom copies of The Daily Sentinel are available free for local classrooms.
For their efforts to help others Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 1:37AMCorona del Mar resident Michael Harrison spends so much time at the 210-acre nature preserve that he’s preparing for wilderness education activities for local youths that his business partners aren’t sure that he still works, Harrison joked.
Polite pizza party for hungry souls Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 1:35AMTony Roland is convinced good manners are what got him through life.
College trying to meet par Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 1:33AMOCC is making significant changes this fall in hopes of preserving its accreditation.
Unemployed in RI Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 3:40AMOver the years, George and Denise DiScuillo have offered their home to help a half-dozen people get back on their feet.
YMCA growth means more for community Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 3:40AMBoard member George Yang wore a smile throughout the Lake Houston Family YMCA groundbreaking ceremony on Dec. 18 as he reflected on how far the YMCA facility has come over the years.
State agencies do more than just trim fat Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 3:39AMState agencies ordered to cut their budgets by 10 percent by June 30 are looking for every place they can to save money -- even making sure employees turn off the lights when they leave their offices.
Press Box Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 3:38AMFormer New England Patriots player and high school football coach Danny Villa surrendered to police in his native Arizona yesterday, one day after a court in Massachusetts issued a warrant for his arrest on charges that he raped a child. Walpole Police Chief Richard Stillman said Villa surrendered to authorities in Tucson and his attorney has indicated that he plans to waive rendition. He faces ...
Vt. leading the pack in palliative care Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 3:37AMBENNINGTON, Vt. - Vermonters with chronic illnesses have the best access to palliative care programs in the country, a new report says.
Economy, immigration debate top RI stories of 2008 Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 9:01AM(AP:PROVIDENCE, R.I.) For Rhode Island, 2008 brought a dreadful mix of rising unemployment, gaping budget deficits, mounting foreclosures and tumbling home prices _ all combining to create the worst downturn in the Ocean State since the recession of the early 1990s.
On a path toward happiness Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 9:01AMMost monks will tell you the path to enlightenment takes a lifetime, but how about getting there in six weeks?
‘Let them tell you their stories’ Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 9:00AMNearly 1,000 people — veterans, parents, students, faculty and public officials — jammed the grounds of St. John the Baptist Catholic School as the school’s annual Veterans Day program commenced.
Costa Mesa eyes cuts Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 8:59AMCosta Mesa may halt progress on some city improvement projects, forgo hiring people to fill vacant staff positions and hold off on replacing aging Police and Fire department vehicles as part of a plan to cut about $8.4 million in spending out of this year’s budget.
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Southland downplays recent playoff performances Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 8:57AMHOUSTON—For a conference that fancies itself as "the SEC of I-AA", embarrassing was about the only applicable word for its FCS playoff showing last season.
Correct way for young athletes to train Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 8:57AMI’ve been asked a lot lately from high school and college athletes or their parents about how to train the correct way. The questions have stemmed from either lack of progress made from their current programs or because of injuries already occurred by their current training program.