China ends nine-month IPO ban Jul 3, 2009
"The fact that the regulators kick off the new IPO approvals with small caps indicates they want a cautious approach to prevent sharp market falls caused by the new supply," said Yan Li, an analyst from Southwest Securities. Regulators will look for cues from investors to decide whether to allow a more steady stream of IPOs, analysts said. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Is health related quality of life associated with the risk of low-energy wrist fracture? A case control study. Jul 3, 2009
The aims of this study were to compare HRQOL prior to a low-energy wrist fracture in elderly patients (aged 50 years and older) with HRQOL in age- and sex-matched controls, and to explore the association between HRQOL and wrist fracture after adjusting for known risk factors for fracture such as age, weight, osteoporosis and falls ... 50) and previous falls (OR = 2. (BioMed Central)
Weekend Critics' Picks Jul 3, 2009
In the third Ice Age cartoon from Blue Sky Studios, the prehistoric gang falls into a nether world of dinos. Smartly designed but way too frantic, the movie is buoyed by a brigand weasel (voiced by Simon Pegg) and saved by Scrat the squirrel's tryst with a wily vixen. (Time.com)
Our Favorite L4D Maps Jul 3, 2009
Everything falls apart in UnStable ... Eventually the whole place falls apart and you'll be left with no cover at all. (IGN PC Games)
Defying the odds: Heifer gives birth to triplets Jul 3, 2009
(RICK TIBBOTT/Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier) ALLISON Steve Edeker s heifer, Blink, defied the herd when she calved late this season ... John Molseed is a reporter for the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, a Lee Enterprises newspaper. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
U.S. suffers more cuts to jobs, pay Jul 3, 2009
Average work week falls to lowest number of hours since 1964. WASHINGTON Americans lucky enough to still have a job are noticing something unpleasant in their paychecks: They re making less money. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Socialized medicine takes away freedom Jul 3, 2009
hillbillytea wrote on Jun 30, 2009 10:08 AM:" heres some more food for thought.if the goverment did get into the health care industry they could leverage a lower price from the pharmacuitical and health care providers scince the FDA and surgen generals' office falls under goverment juristiction.Gouge the goverment and just see how hard it could become to get approval on that new erectile disfunction med,or that drug with the mile long disclaimer may suddenly get pulled for having to many side... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Restaurants, bars mark smoke-free anniversary Jul 3, 2009
A man smokes outside a restaurant to smoke in Cedar Falls, Iowa, on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 ... Bruce Strom, owner of Maple Lanes and Valley Park Lanes in Cedar Falls, two of the area's largest bowling alleys added outdoor platforms to his facilities to accommodate smokers, Rommel said ... Kody Kittelson, assistant manager of Pepper's Grill & Sports Pub in Cedar Falls, said that establishment also has attracted more families since the smoking ban took effect. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
From the H&N newsroom Jul 3, 2009
Klamath Falls, Oregon 800-275-0982 ... -- Explaining grad rates: The state's first tracking of graduates was released, and statistics show that of the students who entered Klamath Falls city high schools in 2004, 52 percent graduated four years later ... Reporter Ty Beaver rides the train roundtrip from Klamath Falls to Salem. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
On health care Jul 3, 2009
Klamath Falls, Oregon 800-275-0982 ... Life in K-Falls Life's better when you're part of a community send us your comments and suggestions, tips, recipes and advice and we'll share it with others. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
The Fourth is good psychology Jul 3, 2009
Klamath Falls, Oregon 800-275-0982 ... We love Klamath Falls and we don t plan on moving ... Don t forget to come back home to Klamath Falls, but if you get the chance to go back and visit, do so. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Man convicted in identity theftKlamath Falls man convicted of using mother's ATM card Jul 3, 2009
Klamath Falls, Oregon 800-275-0982 ... Klamath Falls man convicted of using mother's ATM card ... Thursday, July 2, 2009 4:50 PM PDT A Klamath Falls man accused of using his mother s ATM card to steal $2,300 was found guilty Tuesday in Klamath County Circuit Court. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Plane piloted by Klamath Falls man crashes in IdahoSingle-engine plane struck power lines Jul 3, 2009
Klamath Falls, Oregon 800-275-0982 ... Plane piloted by Klamath Falls man crashes in Idaho ... Thursday, July 2, 2009 11:25 PM PDT BURLEY, Idaho (AP) A small amphibious plane piloted by a student from Klamath Falls crashed shortly after taking off from the Burley Municipal Airport on Wednesday, injuring two Oregon men and knocking out power in the southern Idaho city. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Dropout rates increase locallyNew method being used to calculate totals Jul 3, 2009
Klamath Falls, Oregon 800-275-0982 ... Thursday, July 2, 2009 11:25 PM PDT Slightly less than half of Klamath Falls City Schools students who entered high school in fall 2004 didn t graduate within four years. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
4th of July wrap up Jul 3, 2009
Klamath Falls, Oregon 800-275-0982 ... The Klamath Falls YMCA is hosting its first ever Freedom Walk-Run at 8 a.m. Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Sign ordinance should balance merchant needs, creative elements Jul 3, 2009
Klamath Falls, Oregon 800-275-0982 ... Wednesday, July 1, 2009 11:44 PM PDT Klamath Falls sign ordinance doesn t expire until 2012 so there is plenty of time to decide what the new rules should be ... Over the years, Klamath Falls downtown has developed a nicely landscaped Main Street with tree-lined sidewalks. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Lucky to have Whitsett, Garrard in Legislature Jul 3, 2009
Klamath Falls, Oregon 800-275-0982 ... Thursday, July 2, 2009 11:25 PM PDT We, the people of Klamath Falls, should thank God that we have State Sen. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Klamath water levels in good shape Jul 3, 2009
Klamath Falls, Oregon 800-275-0982 ... Ho by Andrew Mariman Skip Mahler, a ditch rider with Klamath Irrigation District, makes adjustments to a radial gate along the G Canal south of Klamath Falls Thursday. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Grieving family got poor help from county officials Jul 3, 2009
Klamath Falls, Oregon 800-275-0982 ... Thursday, July 2, 2009 11:25 PM PDT On June 27, 2008, my 41-year-old brother died in Klamath Falls. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Celebrate the FourthOPINION: It's good psychologyAlso: Going home for a visit Jul 3, 2009
Klamath Falls, Oregon 800-275-0982 ... We love Klamath Falls and we don t plan on moving. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
• Somebody needs you Jul 3, 2009
Somebody needs you Volunteers - Idaho Home Health and Hospice needs volunteers to help in the office, provide respite care, be companions and read to patients in the Twin Falls, Gooding, Wendell, Jerome, Burley, Rupert and Buhl areas ... Mentors - Retired and Senior Volunteer Program needs volunteers in Twin Falls and Jerome counties to mentor children with a parent in prison ... The group serves Twin Falls, Lincoln, Jerome and Gooding counties. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Other views: Smokers, pay up Jul 3, 2009
It falls mostly on the 2 million smokers and not the other 16 million residents. The state should continue to look for ways to grow our tax base that are more equally distributed among all Floridians and which will help prevent cuts in services to Floridas most vulnerable citizens poor children, the disabled and the elderly. (Florida Today)
• Patient accused of passing drug at Canyon View Jul 3, 2009
Jeanette Lee McLean, 53, was arraigned Thursday in Twin Falls 5th District Court after allegedly admitting to police that she asked a family member - who is not named in court records - to bring her prescribed medication into the facility ... Twin Falls police were "dispatched" to Canyon View, at 228 Shoup Ave., a day after the alleged drug hand-off, and met a staffer about it, according to court records ... She has a court date set for July 10 in Twin Falls. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Working for Christ volunteers spreading the love throughout the Marlin community Jul 3, 2009
Proudly serving Marlin and Falls County, Texas since 1890 ; Friday, July 03, 2009 ... Other volunteers came from all across the state and our local Falls County citizens ... Two basketball goals were purchased and donated to the Boys Club of Falls County. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Jobless Rate at 9.5 Percent; 26-Year High Jul 3, 2009
And this time, when it all falls apart, they will only have themselves to blame. Of course, at that point, we will only have two options. (CBS News)
Air France Jet Not Destroyed In Air Jul 3, 2009
If the tail of the airplane falls off the rest will plunge down (dive) veritcally ... If something that large, falls that far (35,000 feet) that plane is going to break up into a literally million pieces. (CBS News)
Sunnyvale Town Center developers default on $108 million loan Jul 3, 2009
Hopefully no one falls in the water and everyone is a winner in the end. Given the uncertainty surrounding the rest of the center, Luebbers described Target, which owns its building, as taking a cautious businesslike approach. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Obituaries for Friday, July 3, 2009 Jul 3, 2009
Harvey (Rebecca) of Black River Falls, Jeffery Baldwin of Tomah, Bradly (special friend Michelle Rabine) and Scott, of both of Valley Junction, and David (Diane) of Necedah, Wis. seven daughters, Elizabeth Liz (Edward) Brown of Tomah, Ruth Clark of Wyeville, Wis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Fear and Loathing in Health Care Reform Jul 3, 2009
Writing earlier this week, Rasmussen cautions, "Support for reform falls dramatically when people fear they would have to change their own coverage.". These two connected beliefs explain why Americans seem to say they can't live with health care reform--and can't live without it. (CBS News)
New desktop virtualization solutions can cut costs and bolster security Jul 3, 2009
The technology also falls under the hosted virtual desktop label ... 3141 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 777, Falls Church, VA 22042 703-876-5100. (FCW.com)
Checks and Balances Jul 3, 2009
That job falls to the personnel office. There's no rule for how many assistants a president can have: Obama has 22; George W. Bush had 18. (Slate)
Obesity plagues Kings County Jul 3, 2009
How many calories should be eaten depends on the person's gender, physique and physical activity patterns, but it generally falls between 10-15 times the person's weight, according to the report. For example, those who weigh 150 pounds and are happy with their weight need about 2,250 calories a day to maintain it. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Family finds new hope in battling rare disease Jul 3, 2009
"As the disease progresses, the danger for falls and other injuries increases greatly.". Currently, there is no cure for HD and the disease is ultimately fatal. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Guide to Online Security Jul 3, 2009
If a single employee falls for the spearphishing scam, the attacker can pretend to be that individual and gain access to sensitive data. spoofing. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Hornets in the hunt for former LSU star Brandon Bass Jul 3, 2009
They ve got a good team down there and if everything falls in line like it s supposed to, I d love to be back in New Orleans. Lack of opportunity is one of the reasons Bass originally left New Orleans. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Crash kills Ormond man, injures officer Jul 3, 2009
The crash just after 3 a.m. left William Henry Phillips, of Tropical Falls Drive in Ormond Beach, dead and sent an Ormond Beach police officer with a head injury to Halifax Health Medical Center. Police have not determined what Phillips was doing or where he was going at that hour, Daytona Beach police spokesman Jimmie Flynt said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Your say Are financial planners competent? Jul 2, 2009
Do you bag a Real Estate agent if he sells you a property and the value falls ... Do you bag a Real Estate agent if he sell's you a property and the value falls ... Do you bag a Real Estate agent if he sell's you a property and the value falls. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Class II route extended near Basco Jul 2, 2009
If you take off the classes he falls below 30 hours, said Bill Crabill. Kenneth Nudd wondered if the EMS board considered the additional benefit costs when it made its recommendation. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
China ends nine-month IPO ban Jul 2, 2009
"The fact that the regulators kick off the new IPO approvals with small caps indicates they want a cautious approach to prevent sharp market falls caused by the new supply," said Yan Li, an analyst from Southwest Securities. Regulators will look for cues from investors to decide whether to allow a more steady stream of IPOs, analysts said. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Guide to Online Security Jul 2, 2009
If a single employee falls for the spearphishing scam, the attacker can pretend to be that individual and gain access to sensitive data. spoofing. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Bridge could save fuel Jul 2, 2009
to All for it wrote on Jun 29, 2009 6:51 PM:" Good idea. Build a bridge for 'earthquake safety.' Maybe we should implement that sort of logic nationwide. I'm sure the current spend-a-holic administration would have no problem forking over a few trillion dollars for bridges all over the nation for 'earthquake safety'.Oh, and it'll look neat when the earthquake hits and the bridge carrying all the Anchorageites to safety falls into the bay... ". All for it wrote on Jun 29, 2009 4:53 PM:" I'm all... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Baucus, Tester announce $6.7 million for community health centers Jul 2, 2009
The following community health centers will receive money: Ashland Community Health Center - 293,820 Bullhook Community Health Center in Havre - 332,110 Butte-Silver Bow Helath Center - 784,170 Cascade City-County Health Department in Great Falls - 438,020 Central Montana Community Health Center in Lewistown - 251,610 Commuinty Health Partners in Livingston - 559,295 Custer County Community Health Center in Miles City - 268,657 Flathead City-County Health Department in Kalispell... (Montana Standard, MT)
'Patriot' games fill 4th of July weekend Jul 2, 2009
"It is one of our biggest events of the year, and it'll be special this year since the Fourth of July falls on a Saturday," says Lisa Ward, events coordinator with the Canton Parks and Recreation Department. "We're doing a patriotic theme with the skydivers coming in with the American flag. I think this year will be bigger and better. ... It'll have that little special patriotic aura to it.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Kling readies himself for highest level Jul 2, 2009
While Kling could have had an easier route by accepting one of several football scholarship offers he got from schools such as the University of Sioux Falls and the University of Mary, he is glad he decided to challenge himself. I really got to know the coaches at Mary and Sioux Falls well, so it was hard to tell them I was going to do something different. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Cash-Strapped States Face Tough Choices Jul 2, 2009
So in the end when one state is coned others are too and when one states falls the rest are not far behind. Be careful not to throw stones you your own glass house. (CBS News)
The Young Pro Jul 2, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Elk Mound expels gun-toting middle school student Jul 2, 2009
The seven-member school board, a hearing officer and the district superintendent are required to attend the hearing, but the deliberative process, once all the evidence has been heard, falls on the school board alone. Walsh said he can make recommendations to the board, but they have the final say in what the consequences will be. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Mont. Judge rules on case _ 24 years later Jul 2, 2009
The judge ruled in Great Falls against Milan Ayers, who contended that former partner James Rubow swindled him out of his share of a natural gas field, with leases potentially worth millions of dollars ... After the Great Falls Tribune wrote about it, McPhillips found the case documents ... Information from: Great Falls Tribune, http://www. (Fresno Bee)
Health reform takes center stage at S.D. hearing Jul 2, 2009
Posted: Thursday, July 02, 2009 SIOUX FALLS (AP) -- The two Democrats in South Dakota's congressional delegation, Sen ... Tuesday evening, 145 people met at a Sioux Falls park to rally against changes being considered ... Hunter, a 1967 graduate of Sioux Falls Lincoln High School who now works in Washington, said the elderly will be the first victims of change. (Sioux City Journal)
why Coleman lost Jul 2, 2009
And with that, some Republicans see an ironic silver lining Democrats have nobody else to blame if their agenda falls short even though that will be tough with an ideologically diverse caucus and the absences of Sens. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass. (Harper's Magazine)
How Franken won Jul 2, 2009
AP 2 Greenville News calls on Sanford. Greenville News 3 A over Sarah Palin. (Harper's Magazine)
Fifteen-year-old Galle loses battle with cancer (3892) Jul 2, 2009
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. today at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home, Cedar Falls, and for an hour before services Wednesday at the church. More Stories from News. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Covenant statement on Becker release Jul 2, 2009
Cedar Falls police said Becker was to undergo a psychiatric evaluation at the hospital, and that police were to be notified when he was released from custody because charges were pending related to the vandalism. Police said Becker was released Tuesday night and spent the night at his parents' house. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Socialized medicine takes away freedom Jul 2, 2009
hillbillytea wrote on Jun 30, 2009 10:08 AM:" heres some more food for thought.if the goverment did get into the health care industry they could leverage a lower price from the pharmacuitical and health care providers scince the FDA and surgen generals' office falls under goverment juristiction.Gouge the goverment and just see how hard it could become to get approval on that new erectile disfunction med,or that drug with the mile long disclaimer may suddenly get pulled for having to many side... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Inova Health System files formal application for Loudoun County hospital Jul 2, 2009
The Falls Church-based hospital system had said earlier this year it would seek the CON for the full-service hospital, which would include an emergency department, medical-surgical beds and up to eight operating rooms, among other technologies and services. The facility, at routes 50 and 659, would serve residents in the southern and western parts of the county. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Working for Christ volunteers spreading the love throughout the Marlin community Jul 2, 2009
Proudly serving Marlin and Falls County, Texas since 1890 ; Wednesday, July 01, 2009 ... Other volunteers came from all across the state and our local Falls County citizens ... Two basketball goals were purchased and donated to the Boys Club of Falls County. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Private pension problems increase Jul 2, 2009
"Many savers had experienced significant reductions in the value of their pension savings from continuing stock market falls and delays in obtaining an annuity quote or award often meant a further reduction in the pension eventually secured," said Malcolm McLean, chief executive of TPAS.. He said a lot of the complaints about delays were due to the problems insurance companies had in integrating their systems after merging or being taken over. (BBC News -- Business)
• Family Health Services to use stimulus for expansion Jul 2, 2009
Family Health Services will use the funding to add onto the existing clinic buildings in Twin Falls and Buhl and build an entirely new, larger clinic in Jerome, said Lynn Hudgens, chief executive officer of FHS. ... The addition to the Twin Falls clinic will provide a pharmacy that provides low-cost prescriptions through a federal program ... Work on the additions in Twin Falls and Buhl is expected to start later this summer. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Feds tos tudy health of norhtern leopard frog Jul 2, 2009
In some areas - Salmon Falls Creek, for example - the frogs have disappeared over the years, he said ... com is an on-line division of the Times-News, published daily at 132 Fairfield St. W., Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 by Lee Publications, Inc., a subsidiary of. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Stockyards faced more than restrictions (29) Jul 2, 2009
Waste water restrictions, debt, declining numbers of livestock at public auction are just some of the factors surrounding the closure of the Sioux Falls Stockyards ... 5 million by Bender Commercial Real Estate Services in Sioux Falls, S.D. ... Disagreement over the reasons for the closure and the effect it will have on producers and the city of Sioux Falls, however, will likely continue. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
A desktop savings plan Jul 2, 2009
The technology also falls under the hosted virtual desktop label ... 3141 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 777Falls Church, VA 22042703-876-5100. (FCW.com)
Celebrating dangerously Jul 2, 2009
Call logs for the past two years show July 4 incidents ranging from breathing problems and nuisance and noise reports to traffic hazards and falls resulting in back injuries. Although officials never know exactly how busy a holiday is going to be, Wise said, the increase is consistent and marked enough that they usually schedule a couple of extra people for those shifts. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
What Is Sex? Americans Can't Agree Jul 2, 2009
Molestation falls under the definitions such as "the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity."Forced oral sex, under most legal definitions, is sexual assault. So, there are clearly delineated categories in the cases of crime. (CBS News -- Health)
Sign ordinance should balance merchant needs, creative elements Jul 2, 2009
Klamath Falls, Oregon 800-275-0982 ... Wednesday, July 1, 2009 11:44 PM PDT Klamath Falls sign ordinance doesn t expire until 2012 so there is plenty of time to decide what the new rules should be ... Over the years, Klamath Falls downtown has developed a nicely landscaped Main Street with tree-lined sidewalks. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
From the H&N newsroom Jul 2, 2009
Klamath Falls, Oregon 800-275-0982 ... -- From the police blotter: Authorities were forced to use a taser gun on an agressive dog during a drug arrest last night, and a 72-year-old Klamath Falls woman was arrested on criminal mistreatment charges. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
