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Politicos say Fielding favored to win Martin County Commission seat Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:49PMSTUART — A dominant victory in the Republican primary makes Ed Fielding the favorite over John Yudin, a no-party affiliation candidate, in the race for the District 2 seat on the County Commission, several political activists said.
King-United Way trial still more than a year away Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:49PMBy Eric Frazier
School Uses Anti-bullying App After Suicide Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:49PMA Massachusetts high school is using specialized software for reporting bullying incidents after a student's suicide. Bullying - High school - Suicide - Massachusetts - Violence and Abuse
At one with the vegetables Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:48PMby Emily Hamilton Each Sunday morning, the parking lot of the Mountain View train station is full, not with travelers but with locavores and produce-seekers. The weekly farmers market is a mecca of organic fruits and veggies, as well as some baked goods. But new to its collection of healthy treats this summer, under a standard white tent with an unassuming sign, is Shumei , a Santa Cruz farm ...
Give generously for heart health Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:48PMThis week saw the launch of the Heart Foundation's Annual Doorknock Appeal. It runs all throughout September.
Frank A. Weil: A Two-Track Global Economy Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:47PMIt used to be said that when the US sneezed, Europe would get pneumonia. This is no longer true, despite the fact that information flows more completely and rapidly than ever before.
Brian Halweil and Brent Ridge: The Value of Food, or Why Sotheby's Will Auction Veggies on September 23 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:46PMThe auction is a coming-of-age sign for heirloom vegetables: those old-fashioned symbols of food diversity that are just the sort of innovation our dysfunctional food system needs.
NZ should follow Aus to install pokie restrictions Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:46PMThe Problem Gambling Foundation is praising Australia's promise to install technology on pokie machines to restrict problem gambling, and says New Zealand should follow.
Rabah Ghezali: There Is No Wealth but From Men: Why Immigration Is Good for the Economy Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:46PMEmerging conventional wisdom across the Atlantic characterizes immigrants as a prime source of the ills of our societies, but economic studies show immigration has an undisputed effect on economic growth.
International Study Led by VA-Harvard Physician Yields Insight on Risks from Fatty Arteries Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:45PMWASHINGTON----An international study of clinical data led by a Department of Veterans Affairs -Harvard University cardiologist found that patients with deposits of fatty plaque in their arteries are at especially high risk for life-threatening cardiovascular events if they have diabetes, disease in multiple arteries or a history of heart attack or stroke.
Family Health Premiums Rise 3 Percent To $13,770 In 2010, But Workers' Share Jumps 14 Percent As Firms Shift Cost Burden Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:27AMWorkers on average are paying nearly $4,000 this year toward the cost of family health coverage an increase of 14 percent, or $482, above what they paid last year, according to the benchmark 2010 Employer Health Benefits Survey released by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET). The jump occurred even though the total premiums for family coverage ...
ND prosecutor: No key info withheld in Blunt case Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:27AMBISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Former North Dakota workers' compensation director Sandy Blunt should not get a new trial on his felony conviction for misspending public funds because prosecutors did not withhold any relevant information, his prosecutor says.
First in Print: September 3 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:25AMLocal musicians featured at festival: A number of local musicians and singers will perform Thursday at the Breathe the Music Festival at the Ardmore Convention Center. The event, which features Ardmore native Dr. Terry Cline, Oklahoma’s Commissioner of Health, as its keynote speaker, will use music to highlight the benefits of being tobacco free, Page 1.
Teacher maternity costs warning Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:24AMComplying with rules on maternity leave could cost Highland Council more than £1m, according to a report.
Democrats bash Tim Walberg for saying NAFTA creates jobs Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:24AMDemocrat U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer made the issue of trade a major tenet of his successful 2008 race against then-U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg.And while Schauer was already planning to make trade an issue again in his rematch with Walberg this...
Backs by Popular Demand: A look at Michigan's crowded backfield Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:23AMIn the middle of a summer of hard work, this group of friends needed a break. Michigan’s running backs just wanted to kick back and put up their feet. They gathered at Fred Jackson's home for some dinner and the usual ribbing. read more
Former employee files civil suit against county aumbulance service, others Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:22AMA former Greene County Ambulance Service employee filed a civil suit Tuesday against the agency, the director, and the Greene County Emergency Medical Service Board.
Local 4-H youths’ State Fair exhibits displayed at Iowa State University Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:25AMCrawford County 4-H members Scott Erlbacher and Nicholas Welch are two of 92 young people who have their 2010 State Fair exhibit on display on the Iowa State University campus.
Georgia dismisses Russia's travel warning as provocation Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:25AMTBILISI, GEORGIA : An official of the Georgia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday that Russia's travel warning against the south Caucasus state is a provocation and part of an anti-Georgia campaign.
Successful Landlords Aren't Wimps Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:23AMBeing a landlord might not make you rich after all. Here's what you need to know before jumping in.
Grassley, Harkin announce Senate Youth Program selection process begins Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:23AMSenators Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin have announced that the United States Senate Youth Program has begun its statewide selection process.
Councils poised to sell electricity Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:23AMHAMPSHIRE County Council could soon start generating cash from its green energy projects.
$7bn hole in Abbott's policy costings Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:23AMOfficial costings of the Coalition's election policies have found a hole of at least $7 billion, according to figures released last night.
Wills & Insurance: 5 Documents Every Family Needs Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:23AMLife is full of surprises. These crucial wills and insurance documents will prepare you for the unexpected.
SEPTA energy pilot to reduce emissions, generate $500K Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:22AMViridity Energy , a Philadelphia-area smart grid company, received a $900,000 grant for its pilot project with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). Viridity Energy will deploy its software optimization system to allow SEPTA to recycle the energy created from the regenerative braking ability of trains and trolleys at a high-use propulsion substation in Philadelphia ...
Case Study: Which Online Grocer Has The Best Conversion Process Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:22AMSome of you may remember my debut Search Engine Land post which looked at the process for buying an iPhone 4 on various UK retailers. The article went down quite well so I’d like to repeat this process for another set of websites to see how they convert visitors into buyers.
World’s first Bell 429 air ambulance to visit Manning Regional Healthcare Center Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:22AMOn April 10, Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines launched the world’s first Bell 429 air ambulance through their Mercy One flight program to serve the medical needs of central Iowa.
The theatre company that could provide the blueprint for life after the arts cuts Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:47AMBloodied but unbowed, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt returns from Edinburgh, where he tried to reassure TV executives at the International TV festival that he really does not believe the BBC “needs Rentokil”, to face more hostility. The arts world is still in uproar at Hunt's abolition of the UK Film Council and in anticipation of up to 30 per cent cuts to Arts Council England's roster of regular ...
Tiger Tracks 5K On October 2 benefits school enrichment Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:46AMLONG HILL TWP. â“ The Tiger Tracks 5K Race for Education will be held on Saturday, Oct. 2, starting and finishing from grades 6-8 Central Middle School, Central Avenue, Stirling.
Methacton union meets with fact-finder Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:46AMFor The Reporter Negotiators for the Methacton Education Association (MEA), which represents 440 teachers, and the school district recently met with fact-finder Lawrence Coburn to lay out their opposing positions on outstanding issues in their contract negotiations.
Starcrash (Blu-ray) Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:45AMHighly Recommended Extremely gaudy and juvenile but also undeniably sincere and affectionate, Starcrash ( Scontri stellari oltre la terza dimensione , or "Starcrash Beyond the Third Dimension," 1979) was green-lighted to cash in on the worldwide Star Wars craze, and while this comparatively modest effort definitely incorporates elements from that film, writer-director Luigi Cozzi (billed as ...
Exar Corporation and Extreme Networks Jointly Demonstrate Edge Virtual Bridging Solution at VMworld 2010 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:45AMExar Corporation , a silver sponsor of VMworld, will demonstrate an Edge Virtual Bridging solution for virtual environments using Exar's industry leading I/O Virtualization technology , and Extreme Network's Direct Attach architecture.
Splashers and dashers Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:44AMLinda Kaiser believes everyone should learn how to swim. Her father shared that belief when he took Kaiser and her brothers to Hanauma Bay for lessons about being safe in the water.
Fact-finding raises stakes for Methacton SD Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:44AMWORCESTER — Negotiators for the Methacton Education Association (MEA), which represents 440 schoolteachers, and the school district recently met with fact-finder Lawrence Coburn to lay out their opposing positions on outstanding issues in their contract negotiations.
Men, women respond differently to exercise Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:43AMWe all know that a regular exercise program provides many health benefits. What is not so clear is whether exercise plays a role in reducing body fat.
Eat just a little for big fuel Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:43AMAsk 10 different experts in the fitness field about eating breakfast before a workout and you'll get 10 different answers. The confusion results from information overload and misinterpretation of research findings.
Cigna acquires Belgium-based Vanbreda Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:43AMNEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Insurance provider Cigna Corp. said Tuesday it acquired Belgium-based Vanbreda International to help expand its global reach. Terms of deal were not disclosed. Privately-owned Vanbreda specializes in insurance and employee benefits for non-government organizations as well as corporate clients. "There is little overlap between our current businesses and capabilities ...
To Cut Costs, Local Organization Forms Own HMO Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:04PMBusinesses across the board are facing steep increases in health insurance costs. One local group that represents 80,000 school employees has found a way to save money by forming their own HMO.
Risk management path to livestock sustainability Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:04PMThe North Australian Pastoral Company's approach to sustainable property and environmental management is really about risk management in securing long-term access to resources. Outlining her
Planet Ark Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:03PMBiofuel demand is driving a new "land grab" in Africa, with at least 5 million hectares (19,300 sq miles) acquired by foreign firms to grow crops in 11 countries, a study by an environmental group said on Monday.
Plainfield residents in proposed and existing historic districts sound off on plan Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:03PMPLAINFIELD — For every point raised against the creation of a new historic district, there seems to be a counterpoint.
Schundler dismissal raises unemployment questions Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:02PMTRENTON — Schundler said in a telephone interview Friday that he was disappointed with being dismissed.
Two-night stand Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:02PMIf you don't want to drink the whole bottle in one sitting, Tony Love has the solution for the next day.
House Democratic campaign arm goes negative Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:02PMDemocrats' House campaign committee is starting its first advertising blitz of the fall election cycle Tuesday with a TV spot hammering Wisconsin GOP candidate Sean Duffy, one of several Republicans who are threatening to wrest an open Democratic seat.
Gemtree 2010 Moonstone Savagnin Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:02PMMcLaren Vale, SA, $16
Fraser Gallop 2010 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:02PMMargaret River, WA, $20
Coldstream Hills 2008 Chardonnay Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:01PMYarra Valley, Vic, $28
Friends with health benefits: social circles give back Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:48AMSocial interaction plays a bigger role in health than researchers thought. Your best friend just may save your life.
Back-to-school health tips: Study in common sense Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:48AMHow to keep your children safe and healthy without smothering them, from mental health to avoiding germs.
Faster Ways To Bring Your Family To The U.S. With The Faster Priority Dates (Part 2) Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:48AMIn a previous article, I discussed that the family based priority dates have moved forward dramatically in recent months. Related posts: Faster Ways To Bring Your Family To The U.S. With The Faster Priority Dates (Part 1) Since May 2010, many Filipinos have been astonished by the... The August 2010 Priority Dates – Huge Movement On Many Family & Employment Categories! The priority date for the ...