Gyms News
- Sports Briefs Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 12:32PMSeveral former Creston/O-M wrestlers were busy in recent tournaments. Andrew Long, a freshman at Iowa State University, finished second in the Harold Nichols Cyclone Open at 125 pounds Saturday. He lost to No. 1 seeded teammate Tyler Jones in the finals by decision, 9-8.
- Sales tax agreement passed, DISD to begin bids in February Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 11:56AMThe Durant Independent School District approved a sales tax agreement between the school district and the city Monday afternoon. The city council approved the same agreement just six days earlier, on Veterans Day.
- New wellness center considered Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 10:48AMThe YMCA and Austin Medical Center are conducting a feasibility study to determine the community’s need for a wellness center.
- Five athletes pick colleges Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 8:03AMBaseball player William Ward, swimmer Stevie Cline, both of Warwick, and three gymnasts sign. Five area high school seniors signed national letters of intent Monday.
- Gyms are sweating out the bad times Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 7:44AMAs cash-strapped customers cut spending, spas and gyms are doing all they can to keep a place in their budgets.
- Why we should exercise -- and why we avoid it Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 6:09AMYou already know that exercise is good for you. What you may not know is just how good -- or exactly what qualifies as exercise. The notion that physical activity helps keep us healthy is very old news indeed. Hippocrates wrote about the dangers of too little activity (and too much food). Tai chi, an exercise system of graceful movements that originated in China, dates from the 12th century B. ...
- Positive changes made at facility Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 5:56AMHendersonville Health and Rehabilitation is more than just a new name.
- Tanning drug may be dangerous Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 12:14PMHealth regulators have warned people not to use an injectable tanning drug because its potential side-effects are unknown.
- Local sports announcements Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 11:12AMThe KCAC Four-man Winter Basketball League will start Nov. 24 at the Felix Madrazo Gym at the Knights of Columbus Hall. All games are played to 80 by twos and threes. Teams may sign up daily after 3 p.m. at the KC Hall. Full entry fees and rosters must be paid before any games will be scheduled. For more information, call Bernie Boyle at 490-8867.
- PGE energy savings lure Portland businesses, schools Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:37AMdreamstime.com Staff at the Cat Hospital of Portland used to think their eight computers should stay on all night to avoid the stress of switching them on and off. Then they learned from their computer expert that was an...
- Nicole Hill engaged to wed Vito Milano Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 9:09AMVito Joseph Milano, Nicole Christina Hill Barbara and Craig Hill of Berkeley Heights announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Christina Hill, to Vito Joseph Milano. Mr. Milano is the son of Patricia and the late Joseph Milano. He is...
- Letters for Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008 Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 12:45AMI first met Michael Garrett at the 2002 fall festival in Ridgewood. He was a friendly, outgoing, warm person supporting his brother, then running for the 5th District congressional seat. I supported his brother, Scott, even though at the time I was a Democrat.
- SACCO: Experience ruled the day Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 9:46PMRICHMOND Experience, in sports, is spoken of like it’s some sort of Holy Grail. Manna, if you will, raining down from the top of the gym to feed those who have been there and done that before.
- A bigger, better Boys & Girls Club in Rainier Valley Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 7:20PMAbout 300 people on Saturday celebrated the opening of the new Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club and Rainier Valley Teen Center. The 40,000-square-foot building offers gyms, a recording studio and classrooms.
- UWSP basketball: Pointers men see experience as key Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 4:05AMTechnically, practices for many mens college basketball teams started with open gyms around Sept. 2.
- Yale falls just short to Stanford, again Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 2:33AMNEW HAVEN — For the second straight season, the Yale men’s basketball team gave Stanford all it could handle in a season opener.
- Lessons learned, Skiers girls ready to move on Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 2:14AMASPEN - So close. So far away.
- Schools receive a third of lottery proceeds Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 2:05AMWinchester — The Virginia Lottery provided more than $455 million — or 32.5 percent of its $1.3 billion profit — for public education in fiscal year 2008.
- UW In Rare Road Opener At Portland Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 1:34PMSEATTLE -- When the Washington Huskies make the three-plus-hour drive down Interstate 5 for a rare season opener at Portland, they should take a yellow school bus.
- Queen of the gym Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 12:43PM Go figure. An expression, yes, but Kelli Correa took it literally.
- Annex Sports Performance Center triples its size with new expansion Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 12:09PMCHATHAM - The Annex Sports Performance Center is celebrating the grand opening of its expanded space. Located within yards of its previous location on Watchung Boulevard, the new facility triples the square footage; adds a new turf area, and features...
- New Technology-Preventing & Detecting MRSA Before It Hits Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 11:05AMA form of Staph Infection resistant to common antibiotics is popping up everywhere from gyms—to pediatric wards, and a company in California may have developed a critical weapon to fight MRSA.
- On the climb: Rock gyms report growing interest Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 10:42AMThe sluggish economy has had little negative impact on the sport - three new rock gyms have opened in the Valley in the past year.
- UW in rare road opener at Portland Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 9:57AMWhen the Washington Huskies make the three-plus-hour drive down Interstate 5 for a rare season opener at Portland, they should take a yellow school bus.
- Ocean Springs reveals plans for new high school Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 9:02AMMonths after voters passed a bond issue, officials are revealing plans for a new Ocean Springs High School that could open by late 2011.
- Students find new Clyde digs Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 8:59AMWhen the 2008-09 school year began, there were some new faces at Clyde Elementary. Haywood County Schools consolidated the elementary-level exceptional education students to one school — Clyde Elementary.
- For Zemba, experience was worth the pain Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 12:20PMJust a year after her first triathlon, Palmyra’s Lindsay Zemba recently competed in the “Super Bowl” of the sport: the Ford Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.
- No margin for error Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 11:14AMEven in a phone interview, it’s apparent that Lydell Wilson exhibits a good poker face.
- Closure of Windham school confirmed by GEDSB Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 10:35AMBRANTFORD — The Grand Erie District School Board has confirmed plans to close two elementary schools next year. Joseph Brant and Windham Central schools will close their doors next June, as a result of declining enrolment.
- Watertown sports notes Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 7:56AM News briefs and notable accomplishments in Watertown athletics
- Smaller gym provides personable service to clients Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 4:50AMA personal place for residents to work out while receiving one-on-one training has been Mark Lalmansingh’s plan for more than 10 years.
- Smaller gym provides personable service to clients Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 4:50AMA personal place for residents to work out while receiving one-on-one training has been Mark Lalmansingh’s plan for more than 10 years.
- Exercise-gear company fills void Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 2:48AMWhen Leisure Fitness suddenly closed its chain of exercise equipment stores in late September, people wondered whether it was the end for a company that went from rags to riches and back again.
- Exercise-gear company fills void Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 2:48AMWhen Leisure Fitness suddenly closed its chain of exercise equipment stores in late September, people wondered whether it was the end for a company that went from rags to riches and back again.
- MAYAA basketball will meet at Elks Lodge Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 2:27AMBENNINGTON — The Mount Anthony Youth Athletic Association will be holding a basketball coaches meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in the barn behind the Elks Lodge.
- MAYAA basketball will meet at Elks Lodge Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 2:27AMBENNINGTON — The Mount Anthony Youth Athletic Association will be holding a basketball coaches meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in the barn behind the Elks Lodge.
- October ABCs: FT sales shine amid the economic gloom Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 2:04AM The global financial crisis helped the Financial Times buck the mostly downward trend in daily quality newspaper circulation in October. The Financial Times recorded a 5.19% month-on-month increase, to record an average sale of 451,676 each day in October, according to the latest Audit Bureau of Circulations figures published today. This represented a marginal increase of 0.51% for the ...
- October ABCs: FT sales shine amid the economic gloom Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 2:04AM The global financial crisis helped the Financial Times buck the mostly downward trend in daily quality newspaper circulation in October. The Financial Times recorded a 5.19% month-on-month increase, to record an average sale of 451,676 each day in October, according to the latest Audit Bureau of Circulations figures published today. This represented a marginal increase of 0.51% for the ...
- Police and local briefs Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 11:04AMDavid L. Moser, 49, of Huntertown, is accused of cooking the books of a hotel and restaurant management company.
- Inaugural Gunner memorial tournament this weekend Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 11:04AMMARSHALL COUNTY – Five county basketball gymnasiums will host 37 middle school basketball teams in next weekend’s inaugural Gunnin’ for Gunner Memorial Basketball Tournament.
- Manila, Pasig score in NBTC D-league Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 10:06AMManila and Pasig drew first blood in the National Capital Region (NCR) division of the National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) D-League presented by Nokia as they trounced their respective rivals at the San Juan Arena last weekend.
- Fourth annual Holiday Expo is Saturday Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 8:39AMWant to stretch your gift-giving dollars and support three worthy causes at the same time?
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- Q& A with UFC’s Amir Sadollah Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 8:22AMTue, Nov 11, 2008 (2 a.m.) Amir Sadollah made a name for himself by winning the Ultimate Fighter Season 7, now the Brooklyn-born 185-pounder would like to continue building that reputation inside the Octagon.
- Quit yo-yo dieting Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 11:26AMTake a quick glance around you — most of the people in your line of vision are overweight because of poor dietary habits and a lack of exercise.
- Window installation is last BHS project Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 9:02AM The installation of the Kalwall window in the gym will be the last major work done on the high school renovations project, according to the Bedford High School Building Committee.
- Smith Pleads For More Support Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 8:09AMGYMNASTICS: Louis Smith says substantial funding is essential for British gymnasts for London 2012.
- Area most wanted Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 3:30AMTyree Seneca Burgess Wanted by: Scranton police. Fugitive since: Tuesday. Wanted for: Allegedly assaulting a 68-year-old Clarks Summit woman who was a patient at Mercy Hospital on Tuesday. He is wanted on charges of unlawful restraint/serious bodily injury, indecent assault and simple assault.
- MILITARY: Marine building boom extends to region Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 5:22PMCAMP PENDLETON ---- Maj. Gen. Michael Lehnert says he has one goal as he oversees the biggest boom in Marine Corps construction in three decades.
- Nation’s Top Cheerleading Advisors Call Chattanooga Home Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 4:50PMFlip the channel to ESPN, and you may just hear the voice of Chattanooga’s own Omar Minhas. Pay close attention to the judging panel and you’ll likely see Jay Brandon, one of Chattanooga’s own.