Kids browse spring, summer sports optionsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:38PMDakodah Hedrick, 7, wants to be a cheerleader. “I think it’s a great opportunity, and you get exercise and you can have fun,” she said.
The tipping pointSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:08AMStudent voices: Pain, anguish and a missing pinkie - my experience of an English boarding school.
Logan Safety Levy PassesSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:53AMVoters in Logan County overwhelmingly voted to pass the countywide safety levy.
Kenova Tire Drop-Off Next SaturdaySunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:53AMKenova residents will get a chance to properly dispose of old tires -- for free.
Faith Based Recovery Home Celebrates MilestoneSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:52AMThe Shepherd's House in Huntington is a faith based recovery program for men whose lives have been shattered by alcohol, drugs, and crime.
Horse event set for ExpoSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:30AMEagle Staff ReportThe second annual "Equine Evening at the Expo" is set for 6 p.m. March 23 at the Brazos County Expo.The event will feature three presentations by faculty and staff members of the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medici ...
Take a moment to forget about winterSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:13PMLook. Don't get upset with me, OK? This an attempt, not to rub it in, but to offer you a winter diversion, a daydream to get your mind off the nasty winter that has had you in its clammy grip for weeks now.
Pitching in to Clean Up Kanawha CountySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:52PMWith the spirit of spring finally in the air, it’s a perfect time to do a little cleaning.
Equine Bill Won't Ease Drug AccessThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:00PMA bill in the Oklahoma House that some feared would make it easier for people to get access to horse medicine for rapid weight loss will not have that effect after all.
More Lights may be the Future for PortsmouthThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:58PMLast spring, several lights were removed from Route 52 and Route 23, now officials are looking back to see if the move had traveler's safety in mind.
State hesitates to confirm need for Exit 12 facilityMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:57AMSARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospital will clarify its application for an emergency room at Exit 12 after failing to convince state officials of the facility’s need.
Inadequate sleep may lead to increase in belly fatMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:04AMA study in the March 1 issue of the journal SLEEP shows that African-American and Hispanic young adults with short or long sleep durations had greater increases in belly fat over a five-year period compared with those who reported sleeping six to seven hours a night.
LETTERS: Ranking isn't suburbs' faultMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:05AMDon't bring me no mess, Commercial Appeal. Trying to include Germantown and the suburbs in the malaise that earned Memphis a top five finish in the "Most Miserable Cities in America" article in Forbes magazine is, to quote Memphis Police Director Larry Godwin, "That is not correct . . . I don't even acknowledge that." I live in Germantown and I find it hard to provide a rogues list of corrupt ...
Dr. Gott: What's behind spider-vein itch?Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:17PMQ) Can you suggest something to relieve the horrible itching around my ankles? It seems to be better in the morning, but by bedtime it's so definite that I even have trouble sleeping. It's more aggravated when exposed to heat, such as by my car heater.
Health columnist practices what she preachesSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:17PM'Are you Debbie DeAngelo ... the health lady from TV and the newspaper?" a woman asked me while we both sat in the waiting room at the dentist's office.
Pelosi predicts a 'positive result'Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:23PM44 | House speaker says health reform will pass, abortion rights will neither increase nor diminish.
Ultrafit: Fitness on the fringeSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:31PMTweet a workout. Go caveman. Ride a Rowbike. These and other unusual trends might affect your exercise routine soon.
Death could prompt suitSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:22PMA clash of contracts and a malfunctioning phone line led to the death of Baylee, a 7-year-old Bichon Frise owned by Shawna Zimmerman of Swansboro.
Kehoe is happy to be backSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:25AMTIME out of the saddle is a jockey’s worst enemy. So when Emily Kehoe booted home a double at Lismore on Saturday after two weeks on the sidelines she let out a huge sigh of relief.
On the MoveSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:17AM— Kathie Hodges
Ask Dr. Gott: Spider-vein itching aggravatingSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:44AMDear Dr. Gott: Can you suggest something to relieve the horrible itching around my ankles? It seems to be better in the morning, but by bedtime it's so definite that I even have trouble sleeping. It's more aggravated when exposed to heat, such as by my car heater.
Camp Grandma is a win-winSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:12PMIn this economy, sending the kids to a grandparent's home may be the solution. And the bonding is priceless.
A-Z of South African slangSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:20AMDon't know your babbelas from your tekkies? Learn how to make yourself understood at the World Cup 2010 with our indispensible guide Read more in tomorrow's Guardian World Cup travel guide Drawing from 11 official languages - with English, isiZulu, isiXhosa and Afrikaans - being the most dominant, South Africa's slang reflects the country's diversity, history and the rapid socio-political change ...
Singapore: From Asian Dump to Impeccable Cleanness in 50 YearsSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:59AMWhat did Singapore officials have to do to turn a dump into the cleanest Asian city and one of the most flourishing countries in the world in as little as 50 years?
Government Is Not the ProblemFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:20PMWashington is working just fine. It's us that's broken.
"Mystic World" exhibit Sunday in AllensparkFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:08PMTake a pinch of Ansel Adams, add a soupcon of Dr. Doolittle, a splash of David Copperfield, a dash of Dalai Lama and throw in some Texas tall tales and it might add up to Allenspark wildlife photographer Weldon Lee. Come see his magic concoction at the "Mystic Dancer Opening Reception" for his Mystic World Series of photos at The Old Gallery, 14863 Highway 7, Allenspark, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m ...
Using every sense to embellish the basicsFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:15PMSpa veterans are familiar with the basics and their varieties: Swedish classic long-stroke relaxation treatment; sports massage geared to a specific activity like skiing or tennis; deep tissue, for those who prefer firm pressure. In my travels, I’ve come across vaiations on the standard and some unique treatments.
Way we do business has mirrored societyFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:07AMAbilene remains one of the more fascinating communities in the nation and its business sector also reflects that charm, and in some cases, the nuances.
Fairfield animal emergency center sponsors winning mountFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:07AMFairfield twp. – Animal Emergency & Referral Associates (AERA) of Fairfield is a Platinum Sponsor for a series of equestrian exhibitions beginning in January and ending in April at On Course Riding Academy of Lafayette.
Georgia man accused of Bitterroot horse abuse testifiesWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 9:32PMHAMILTON - Curtis Heydon had hoped the horseback trek into the Montana wilderness with his aging father would be a trip of alifetime.
Prosecution Wraps in Horse Abuse TrialWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:32PMThe prosecution wrapped up it's case Wednesday against two men accused of abusing horses during a 2008 back country trip. A justice court jury convicted Craig and Curtis Heydon of animal abuse last year. The father and son appealed their case to Ravalli County District Court. The Heydons two month pack trip into the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness ended badly. Prosecutors say by the end of their ...
Subzero summitWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:35PMClimber bags Kintla in winter for second time By CHRIS PETERSON / Hungry Horse News In the annals of Glacier Park history, few have climbed the massive slopes of Kintla Peak in the wintertime.
Horse stem cell conference to draw veterinarians and human-health professionalsWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:36AM( University of California - Davis ) Some 200 veterinarians, stem cell researchers and other medical professionals from throughout the United States and abroad will gather March 5-6 in the heart of Californias Central Coast horse region for a groundbreaking conference on the use of stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine to treat horses and other animals. This two-day working meeting will ...
Taylor's screenplay leaves back shelf to become his newest novelTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 6:21AMNever throw anything away, author Drew Hayden Taylor says he tells young and up and coming authors. "You never know when its time will come," the Curve Lake author said, referring to his new bookMotorcycles and Sweetgrass.[...]
The Social Panopticon And YouMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 1:30PMOver the past couple of weeks, Google has gotten repeated bloody noses from tech journalists over the Buzz debacle . Before Buzz, Google’s “Don’t Be Evil” philosophy was backed up by a lot of carefully thought-out and well-executed applications.
First Look// NierMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 9:13AM(22 Feb 2010) Demon Days
Alternative remedies for spider veinsMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 3:27AMQ: Can you suggest something to relieve the horrible itching around my ankles? It seems to be better in the morning, but by bedtime it's so definite that I even have trouble sleeping. It's more aggravated when exposed to heat, such as by my car heater. I
IN A HEARTBEATSaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 11:59PMEVANSVILLE —After going to bed early the night before, it wasn't until the morning of Jan. 15 — when Keith Vonderahe arrived at work — that a co-worker told him about the death of Jeron Lewis, a University of Southern Indiana men's basketball player."I said, 'I've got $100 that says it's cardiomyopathy,'" Vonderahe remembers.Turns out he was right. Lewis' heart failed because it was enlarged ...
Trash floats eco-warrior's boatSaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 10:05PMDavid de Rothschild plans to sail the Plastiki, his catamaran made of soda bottles, to the giant floating garbage patch in the Pacific to publicize environmental woes. David de Rothschild is talking trash, lots and lots of trash.
Ambition fueled a smoldering rageSaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 9:13PMEric Seemann ran into Amy Bishop one day last spring on the University of Alabama at Huntsville campus, where the faculty takes pride in creating a collegial academic cocoon. They’d developed a bond over the years, starting as junior professors together in 2003 and chatting from time to time about the triumphs and frustrations of the research life.
The Pain in SpainSaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 6:27PMLast week we talked about Greece. But the problems are more than just Greece. We look at two very different views of the euro, and then opposing thoughts on Spain. Is Spain a problem or not? And how can the US keep on spending? Is there a limit?