Commissioners award contract for Skatium repairsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:19AMHAVERFORD — Close on the heels of a Central League victory by the Haverford Fords, commissioners took official action Monday to repair the Skatium’s failing infrastructure.
Miami Children's Hospital Selects Toshiba Vascular X-Ray Equipment For Hybrid Catheterization LabFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:16AMIn hybrid catheterization procedures it is crucial that the imaging system provides the flexibility to quickly and easily access both the patient and ancillary equipment. To form its new hybrid catheterization suite, Miami Children's Hospital, a pioneer in hybrid procedures, recently installed Toshiba America Medical System's InfinixTM CF-i bi-plane system with the new CAT-880B hybrid ...
Bad Religion: 30 years of punk dominanceFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:08AMThe influential band celebrates a milestone this month with more than a dozen shows at House of Blues clubs, half of them in Anaheim.
Literature helping docs connect with patientsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:35AMDoctors, nurses and other health care workers are increasingly tapping their literary sides to better understand their patients.
Relay for Life looks possible for ValleyFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:19AMWAVERLY — In 1999, at 61 years of age, avid runner Greg Rougeux decided he wanted to attempt a full marathon. But after a few months of training, Rougeux received a call that one of his friends, at the age of 42, had received a late diagnosis of cancer.
North County UpdateFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:22AMTonight is the next in a series of free swims in Marysville. The swim is planned for 7 to 9 p.m. at Marysville-Pilchuck High School, 5611 108th St. NE.
Metro East news and eventsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:17AMMOMMES plans Re-Sell-It Sale Mothers of Multiples in Metro East St. Louis will host its semiannual Children's Re-Sell-It Sale on Saturday, March 6, from 8 a.m,.-noon, at the Gateway Convention Center, 1 Gateway Drive, in Collinsville. Admission is $1 for everyone over age 12.
Book clubs for doctors show human side of medicineFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:16AMDr. Robin Blake reads a passage from Still Alice, a novel about a woman's sudden descent into Alzheimer's disease during the University of Missouri Health Care book club meeting Wednesday evening, March 10, 2010, in Columbia, Mo. Blake retired early from medical school to write short stories and teach a class on medicine and literature. (AP Photo/Patrick T. Fallon)
Organizational Review Committee Aims to Prevent Group OverlapFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:01AMThe plethora of overlapping student groups on campus will soon be experiencing some scrutiny, as the Student Assembly Organizational Review Committee springs into action this semester. The committee will review new groups hoping to form and begin the process of consolidating existing groups with similar purposes. The committee was created by Resolution 29 last fall. This resolution gave the ...
Sports CalendarFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:45AMThis list is updated at least weekly. A short version including imminent events appears on Fridays in the sports section. Submit items by e-mail to sports@timesfreepress.com, by fax to (423) 668-5049 or by mail to Sports Dept., Chattanooga Times Free Press, 400 E. 11th St., Chattanooga, TN 37403.
Scalpel, stethoscope, Tolstoy: Doctors embrace literature as tool to connect with patientsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:44AMCOLUMBIA, Mo. - Doctors, nurses and other health care workers are tapping into their inner Tolstoys to better connect with patients. With increasing regularity, they're meeting in monthly book clubs to discuss medical-themed literature. Humanities courses are now required in many medical schools.
Ethier, Blake each homer as Dodgers top Royals 6-4Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:28PM(AP) — SURPRISE, Ariz. - Russ Ortiz is battling tall odds to earn a rotation slot, but if he continues to pitch as well as he did for Los Angeles on Thursday it will be difficult for the Dodgers not to keep him.
Buffett Takes $100,000 Berkshire Salary for 29th Straight YearThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:22PMMarch 12 (Bloomberg) -- Warren Buffett , the billionaire chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. who pays the company for postage and personal phone calls, received a $100,000 salary for a 29th straight year as he arranged a $27 billion acquisition.
Oologah-Talala Soccer SuspendedThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:03PMThe members of the board of the Oologah-Talala Soccer Club voted to suspend operations until classes resume at the school on March 22nd.
Growing Fitness Routine Burns More Calories Than 6-Minute MileThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:55PMGrand Junction, Colo. Imagine lifting a bell for an hour and burning more calories than running a six-minute mile. There’s one growing workout trend that will let you do just that. Kettlebells are small weights that allow you to get the cardio and strength workout in less time.
African health workers impress Del Mar Rotary presidentThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:27PMDr. Janice Kurth, right, with African children and a fellow Rotarian. By Arthur Lightbourn Contributor Looking very much like the athlete she is, Dr. Janice Kurth is a woman whose philosophy, borrowed from her scientist father, is simply "Just go for it." And that's exactly what she's been doing much of her life going for it as a physician, mother of two daughters, school volunteer, community ...
People: A family affairThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:13PMTHE Malaysian Kitchen promotion by a free tabloid in London was making an impact on Malaysian restaurants in the capital, especially the newly-established restaurant in Paddington, central London.
Flickr photostreamThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:08PMThe Kansas State House of Representatives passed House Bill 2221, a bill prohibiting indoor smoking for a majority of public places in the state, on Feb. 26.
Ethier, Blake each homer as Dodgers top Royals 6-4Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:03PMRuss Ortiz is battling tall odds to earn a rotation slot, but if he continues to pitch as well as he did for Los Angeles on Thursday it will be difficult for the Dodgers not to keep him. Ortiz gave up two singles, one not leaving the infield, and struck out three in three scoreless innings as the Dodgers defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-4.
Defence contracts subsidise high lifeMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:48PMThe Department of Defence has been spending millions of dollars on luxury items that seem remotely related to its role of defending the nation.
Consumer Complaints Up Nearly 20 PercentMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:31PMHealth care, telemarketing fraud, and Do Not Call are just a few complaints the attorney general received this year.
Myrtle Beach Vacation DealMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:43AMThe well-known Sands Resorts in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has announced 75% savings on its most popular Myrtle Beach package. Â The attractive discount applies to an inclusive deal for oceanfront accommodations, breakfast, waterpark admission, magic show, Hall of Heroes, kids activities, and recreational amenities at their seven oceanfront locations.
Pumpkin fest grants victim of economyMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:24AMHalf Moon Bay’s celebrated Art & Pumpkin Festival last year drew the crowds, but not so much cash – at least not for event organizers.
News in briefSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:42PMHere are a selection of brief news items from this week’s paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn’t make it in the paper.
AIS kicks off new marketing approachSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:32PMAdvanced Info Service is widening its sports marketing focus to football sponsorship. The country's largest mobile phone operator hopes the AIS Regional League will lift its brand image amid the furore over the Supreme Court ruling in the Shinawatra family assets case.
Adventures filling the gaps for TaterkaSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:20PMMENDHAM – Maddie Taterka has been filling a few gaps in her schedule by repelling down a 200-meter cliff, rafting down the Amazon River, experiencing a sacred shaman ritual and taking part in dancing meditation.
Letters to the Editor published Saturday, March 6, 2010Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:35PMThis letter is a reply to Gary Del’Abate’s letter (Pilot, Feb. 27). O si yo (hello) Gary, to hi tsu (how are you). I too am native American and I too am saddened that our ancestors were killed and driven from their homelands.
Denied Entry from the Dior Show, Lindsay Lohan Flees in Shame [Gossip Roundup]Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:47AM# gossiproundup LiLo is tardy to the party. Gabourey Sidibe says 'no' to Oprah. Nicole Kidman loses a role to a 17-year-old Disney star. Sandra Bullock prepares for the Oscars by stocking up on tissue. Saturday gossip deals with rejection. More »
Things to do in Roxbury Township and Mount ArlingtonSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:27AMFRIDAY, March 5 A blood drive to benefit 2 year-old Jacob Shallop will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hilton Parsippany, One Hilton Court, Parsippany. Shallop is the son of Mount Arlington Police Officer Greg Shallop. The toddler is currently battling leukemia. Walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-247-9580. To make a monetary donation to help the family with ...
Local Rotary leaders travel for trainingSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:22AMIncoming presidents Dean Palius, Scott Martin, Peter Robbins and Dan Powell of Santa Ynez Valley Rotary clubs attended the Southern California-Nevada Presidents-Elect Training Seminars Feb. 20-21 in Los Angeles, with more than 600 other incoming presidents at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott.
Iowa’s former first lady visits Ogden classSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:54AMSex. Oftentimes parents feel uncomfortable talking about it, but in Gloria Brott’s family and consumer sciences class at Ogden High School yesterday, the students talked openly about the subject and the options they have available. They discussed the safe, safer and safest ways to avoid unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. They discussed the contraceptive options available ...
Friday P.M. ReportSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:54AMFriday P.M. Report Sage Electrochromics to build $100M plant in Faribault, Polaris shares $10M in profits with workers, SurModics to reorganize, Life Time to test Uptown yoga gym, and Twins to add Michelbob’s BBQ ribs.
Alameda calendarSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:10AMListings are printed on a space-available basis. For the complete calendar listing, please visit www.insidebayarea.com/alameda. Frank Bette Center for the Arts — Exhibits, Haiku Mind, a group art show, March 5-25, gala opening, 7-9 p.
Free echocardiograms offered to high school sophomore athletesSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:46AMMATTOON — Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, in conjunction with area Rotary Clubs, will provide free echocardiograms for high school sophomore athletes on March 13.
Local coffee company a pick-me-up for literacySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:43AMSUMMERDALE, Ala. — This community is no stranger to crops but coffee beans are something else. Yet, there are tons of Indonesian coffee beans right here just waiting to be roasted and turned into one of the four types of coffee that Tändük Coffee Co. makes available. (It’s pronounced Taan Dook.)
Bonita Blues Fest reason to rejoiceSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:31AMThe Bonita Blues Fest started as a one-day event with 500 people. This year, it's expanded to two days with an expected crowd of 4,000.