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calendar - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 PST Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:25AMFor 07-31-2010
Partnership gives hope to northern reserves Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:06AMThe Atkinson Charitable Foundation releases its annual report July 26.
Pedaling to peddle better health for kids Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:15PMOne pedal at a time. That's how 24-year-old Teddy Herrera is tackling his 11,000-mile journey across the country by bicycle to bring awareness to childhood obesity. Friday, his travels brought him to Naperville — where he quickly found a kindred spirit who opened his home to the stranger. "It's probably one of the best feelings you can have, knowing there are so many good people out there ...
‘National Night Out’ event set for Aug. 3 in Daphne's Trione Park Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:12PMDAPHNE, Ala. — A local department store wants Daphne residents to stay close with law-enforcement officials.
Fundraiser: International dinner to help stop world hunger Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:58PMA local 4-H club is hosting a dinner event which will feature foods from across the continents in order to help stop world-wide hunger.
‘This could have been prevented’ Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:17PMImagining the last moments of their daughter’s life devastates Bill and Pamela Slack.
Is the PAP’s “foreign talent” sports policy giving Singapore negative publicity overseas? Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 6:52PMOPINION The PAP’s controversial “foreign talent” sports policy to import established sportsmen and women from other countries to represent Singapore in international competitions has drawn flak not only from Singaporeans, but from other countries as well. During a Malaysian parliamentary session on 26 July 2010, Senator Datuk Nor Hayati Onn mooted the idea of recruiting “imports” from other [...]
Thoroughly committed Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 5:36PMABILENE — Noel Singleton, 56, freely admits he’s not the stereotypical picture of someone who has devoted his life to Buddhism.
As stupid does Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:32AMA remake of 1998 French comedy The Dinner Game, Dinner for Schmucks shares the same premise as its predecessor, with director Jay Roach (Austin Powers, Meet the Parents) striving to attain a similar lighthearted gait. But while the original was the fairly singular vision of writer-director Francis Veber, Dinner for Schmucks alternately succeeds and suffers due to excessive (but expected ...
Rural Kids and Elite Colleges Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:16AMAn admissions officer at a selective liberal arts school on why it's difficult to attract certain kinds of applicants. United States - Education - Barack Obama - Pomona College - Colleges and Universities
Helping find their 'forever families' Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:47AMWith the goal finding new families for area foster children, a team of photographers gathered in Doylestown over the weekend to give the kids a professional portrait.
Camp Killoqua celebrates Camp Fire's 100 years Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:07AMEVERETT -- Camp Fire USA is 100 years old this week, and the Snohomish County Camp Fire council plans to celebrate in a big way.
Ranking Some HUGE Mistakes Made By WWE In The 21st Century Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:05AMWhat's going on Bleachers? On the B/R Wrestling forum, many of us differ on a lot of things; "Who the greatest wrestler is?", "What the greatest match of all-time is ?" and even silly things like "What the best WWE T-shirt of all time is?" Differences in opinions help spark healthy debates amongst the writers and commentators on this site. But, if there is one thing that EVERY writer on on this ...
Domestic violence: an abuse of power and control Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:49PMSonoma West Times & News is featuring a special series on domestic violence in Sonoma County. Over the next 10 weeks, leading up to Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, our staff of reporters will write about the services available to victims of domestic violence, the fiscal constraints of the organizations that provide those services and the volunteers who give their time to help those ...
Man who raised funds for Yale's Schwartz under investigation Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:43PMYale University had little reaction to a story in Wednesday’s New York Times which reported on a current investigation into the practices of Tedd Collins IV, who has been at the forefront of fundraising efforts for Yale women’s hockey player Mandi Schwartz’s struggle with leukemia.
Loss of key nerve cells cause Parkinson's disease: Research Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:20PMScientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine have identified a molecular pathway responsible for the death of key nerve cells whose loss causes Parkinson's disease. This discovery not only may explain how a genetic mutation linked to Parkinson's causes the cells' death, but could also open the door to new therapeutic approaches for the malady.
The 'outlawing' of plastic in Los Banos, Laguna Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:57PMDiscarded plastic bags are a common sight on streets and in other public areas. Sadly, even the sea is not exempted. I recently went to Manila Ocean Park. There was a restaurant inside with large glass windows overlooking Manila Bay. I was dismayed to see clusters of floating garbage. I could easily recognize plastic bags among the floating trash. I can’t believe some people would casually throw ...
Health calendar: 7/28/10 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:52PMSpecial events: The Center for Organ Recovery and Education is sponsoring "A Celebration of Praise Gospel Fest" at 6 p.m. July 31 at the August Wilson Center for African-American Culture, 980 Liberty Ave., Downtown, in recognition of National Minority Donor Awareness Day.
Tech-Savvy Criminals Cost Business Dearly Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:27PMHO CHI MINH City, July 28 (Bernama)-- Tech-savvy criminals are using information technology to commit serious crimes, causing great loss to businesses, especially banks, Vietnam's news agency (VNA) reported quoting experts as saying at a recent forum on high-tech crime held here.
'Arming' Women Against Cervical Cancer Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:24PMKUALA LUMPUR, July 28(Bernama) -- Hong Kong pop star and actress Anita Mui, well known among Cantopop fans worldwide, died less than four months after revealing that she had cervical cancer.
50 Most Beautiful People 2010 HTML Page 1 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:18PMNext ten Marie Sylla-Dixon: Guinea’s loss Age: 34 Hometown: Abidjan, Read more...
College for Kids hosts self-defense course Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:36PMThe shrill sound of 11 boys shouting “Kiya!” echoed throughout the yellow, high school-esque gymnasium in Founders Hall at the Tuscawaras campus of Kent State.
Art association is moving in a new direction Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:56PMThe Greater Fall River Art Association is making a bold move to regain its artful glory and significance in the city’s cultural arsenal. A new curator and board members have developed plans for expanding the association’s presence and bringing in new professional artists.
Events planned to reduce crime Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:30PMCONYERS — Law enforcement officials are encouraging residents to take a stand and help reduce residential crimes by participating in this year’s National Night Out event.
Last Night's TV - Ride of My Life: the Story of the Bicycle, BBC4; Baby Beauty Queens, BBC3 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:21PMContrary to what most scientists and entrepreneurs, and all teenage punks, think, there is no such thing as an original idea. Human history might be rectilinear, but intellectual history is not. "Patent" is a euphemism for fraud. You might think you've alighted on some spark of genius no other brain could produce, but almost certainly, someone, somewhere, some time, thought of it before you did.
Launch of single parent support group Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:59PMAre you a struggling single mom or dad in need of emotional support? Are you tired of being turned away from government programs, because of tight income guidelines?
A tough itch to scratch Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:29PMFrom a runny nose and itchy eyes to a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction, allergies affects one in three New Zealanders. Two Marlborough families cope with severe allergies every day.
Knowing the face behind the uniform Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:29PMYoung people attend a 5-week Teen Police Academy in Brooklyn Park to ask questions and better understand how police do their jobs.
The Brand Within: The Power of Branding from Birth to the Boardroom Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:27PM“What I hope to do with this book is reach out to anyone who wants to get a leg up on their own careers… And more than anything else, it’s a book meant to remind readers that they will prosper from making the right choices, from conducting themselves in the right way, no matter what [...]
Most Senior Citizens Misinformed, Unaware of Key Provisions of the Affordable Care Act Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:18PMJuly 27, 2010 - A national survey of senior citizens - people aged 65 and older - for the National Council on Aging (NCOA) finds that most seniors are still confused or unaware of important aspects of health reform, or the Affordable Care Act, including its impact on their own Medicare coverage, the growth of Medicare, and the budget deficit.
Solar-powered movies debut at Seaside Lagoon Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:15PMThe people who first brought ice skating to the Seaside Lagoon are launching another somewhat improbable and highly imaginative venture – a series of solar-powered movie nights.
Museums-East Bay Through August 8 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:29PMAFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM AND LIBRARY AT OAKLAND The Oakland Public Library's museum is designed to discover, preserve, interpret and share the cultural and historical experiences of African Americans in California and the West. In addition, a three-panel mural is on permanent display.
Deborah Jiang Stein: Pressing the Reset Button: Part 2 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:28PMChange is an adventure. I've reinvented myself a number of times. It's fun actually. I keep what works, and shed the rest.
Community Links Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:27PMA listing of local community groups and events.
Campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:44PMMANAMA - The Rotarian community in Bahrain has planned a series of activities to create awareness about breast cancer after a recent increase in the number of cases in the kingdom.
Living to Work: A Look at the Best Dressed Problem of the 21st Century Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:23PMIn a society that places high value on work and lauds individuals for their strong work ethic, getting workaholism recognized as a real, dangerous problem has been an uphill battle. Bryan Robinson began his public campaign in 1998 with the inaugural edition of "Chained to the Desk," which provided the first comprehensive portrait of the workaholic. A spate of national media attention followed.
Pawlenty: Blue-collar South St. Paul upbringing could appeal to voters tired of 'country club elitists' Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:06PMMinnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty predicted Monday that the 2010 elections would produce a slate of "next-generation" GOP leaders and cast himself as one leader who could dispel the impression that Republicans are "a bunch of country club elitists."
The Neuroscience of 'Inception' Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:03PMJonah Lehrer takes a look at the neuroscience of the hit movie Inception in his blog, The Frontal Cortex.
Needham Fourth of July tradition racist; Fred Muzi 'Native American' costume needs to go (Perspective) Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:03PMA number of recent letters published in the Needham Times have brought attention to the issue of a Fourth of July tradition in Needham: Fred Muzi dresses up as an Indian and dances around in the parade. While this might seem like an innocent tradition that is intended to honor Native Americans, a closer analysis reveals that the tradition — while well-intentioned — is disrespectful and damaging.
Most Seniors Misinformed, Unaware of Key Provisions of the Affordable Care Act, New Poll from the National Council on ... Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:14AMNCOA Launches "Straight Talk for Seniors on Health Reform" Campaign To Give Older Adults Comprehensive, Unbiased Information on New Law WASHINGTON, July 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A national survey of adults aged 65 and older for the National Council on Aging (NCOA) finds that most seniors are still confused or unaware of important aspects of health reform, or the Affordable Care Act ...
Back to School, Back to Basics: Paul HuljichThe Bipolar Man Who Cured HimselfAddresses the Epidemic of Childhood ... Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:36AMOne of the biggest health problems facing the United States today is childhood obesity. Â According to the U.S. Surgeon General, the percentage of overweight children in the United States is growing at an alarming rate, with 1 out of 3 kids now considered overweight or obese. Â Many kids are spending less time exercising and more time in front of the TV, computer, or video game-console. Â And ...
Rare female cops face double danger in ultra-conservative Kandahar Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:16AMIf you think it's tough to be a female in Afghanistan, try being a female cop.
Related Information Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:28AMWelcome to our fourth biannual PricewaterhouseCoopers Strategic and Emerging Issues in South African Insurance survey.
On GAMCA clinics report on rising numbers of OFWs with HIV/AIDS Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:16AMMonterona said the increase of HIV and AIDS cases could be attributed on the failure of previous administrations through the Health department to develop the needed HIV/AIDS awareness campaign or relevant program to address this concern despite the 2005 reports by the Philippine National AIDS Council on the increasing numbers of HIV and AIDS cases in the Philippines.
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Haiti, six months later Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:19PMAttention has turned to the BP oil spill, but relief efforts can’t compare to donations for Haiti.
Brazil’s Ficha Limpa (Clean Record) Legislation Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:18PMBrazil’s Ficha Limpa (Clean Record) Legislation: Will it Run Over Corruption or Will it Run Out of Steam?
Deepak Chopra: A Monk's Journey Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:15PMThis lifetime of ours is transient as autumn clouds. To watch the birth and death of beings Is like looking at the movements of...
How Mobile Technology is a Game Changer for Developing Africa Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:01PMGregory Ferenstein is a freelance journalist who investigates the intersection of technology and society. He also designs communication curricula for college students. Follow him on Twitter @ferenstein or at his website . Texting isn’t just for late…
Inaugural Big 12 Leadership Summit Held In Lawrence Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 3:55PMKansas Athletics hosted 48 student athletes from around the Big 12 conference this weekend when the inaugural Big 12 Leadership Summit began its run in Lawrence.