EUGENE: Oregon host city raises bar for track and field trials Jul 7, 2008
Abdi Abdirahman might have taken the best victory lap of the meet after he held off University of Oregon runner Galen Rupp to win the 10,000 meters Friday. Barely breaking stride to pick up a T-shirt tossed to him, Abdirahman continued at race pace for another 200 meters. (USA Today -- Sports)
How Pelosi might work with a President Obama Jul 7, 2008
Rich Galen, a GOP strategist, noted ironically that in 2006, it was Democrats who were warning voters how dangerous it would be to let one party control all the levers of power. "If you remember the movie 'Men in Black,' there is a device called a neuralyzer, which makes you forget everything that just happened," Galen said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cumberland Celebration Committee starts brick fund-raiser Jul 4, 2008
Individuals can also get order forms by calling the following individuals: Floyd Pearce at 774-2244, Dave Meyer at 774-5776, Galen Campbell at 774-5662, Mary Anstey at 774-2567, or Teresa Stender at 779-0025 or at. Deadline for ordering is Aug. 15. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Is McCain's War Record Sacrosanct? Jul 3, 2008
Because the first is unassailable, while the other is eminently flawed, says Ted Galen Carpenter, vice president for defense and foreign policy studies at the libertarian Cato Institute. McCain's war record "simply shows he was a very brave man. But it shows neither wisdom nor judgment," says Carpenter. (Time.com)
Salazar resting in Portland after health scare Jul 1, 2008
He coaches Oregon native Galen Rupp, plus athletes Kara Goucher and Amy Yoder Begley, who qualified for the Olympic team in the 10,000 meters. Two more Salazar-coached athletes, Adam Goucher and Josh Solinsky qualified for Monday's 5,000 meters final. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
RELATED: Vista struggles to bust out as business customers snub it Jul 1, 2008
"Why pull the plug on XP when there's clearly a lot of people who still like it?" says Galen Gruman, InfoWorld executive editor. Influential analyst Michael Silver at research firm Gartner calls the Vista launch a "disaster." Other critics have been no kinder. (USA Today -- Tech)
An open letter to Loblaw's Galen Weston Jun 30, 2008
To: Galen G. Weston, executive chairman, Loblaw Cos. Ltd.. (Globe and Mail)
Chronic Itching: Causes and Cures Jun 27, 2008
In the second century A.D., for instance, Greek physician Galen observed that itching might arise from an underlying condition not related to the skin. German physician Samuel Hafenreffer defined itching almost 350 years ago as an unpleasant perception on the skin that subsequently triggers the need to scratch. (Scientific American)
Council Bluffs Sees Fall In Pit Bull Attacks Jun 27, 2008
Galen Barrett, the city's chief animal control officer, said that most of the bites recorded before the ban were minor but he remembers at least one vicious incident. "One of the worst was a female bit in the forearm. She had to have the piece of the dog's tooth that busted out in the arm removed," Barrett said. (7 KETV Omaha)
Well-known track coach joins Nike Oregon Project Jun 20, 2008
At the Oregon Project, he coaches athletes including Galen Rupp and Kara and Adam Goucher. Salazar tells The Oregonian that he is hoping to bring in two new athletes: Joaquin Chapa, who ran at Stanford and Oregon, and former Stanford runner Ari Lambie. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Top coach will join Salazar at Nike Jun 19, 2008
Salazar coaches a group including Galen Rupp, Adam Goucher, Kara Goucher, Josh Rohatinsky and Amy Yoder Begley, and said he expects to add Joaquin Chapa, who ran at Stanford and Oregon, and former Stanford runner Ari Lambie. "Those are the last two athletes I foresee bringing in," Salazar said. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
On the Scene: 'Battlestar Galactica''s mid-season finale screening Jun 14, 2008
2) For the cast, reading the last script brought out some strong reactions: Aaron Douglas (Galen Tyrol) and Edward James Olmos (William Adama) both cried; Helfer felt as if "someone had punched me in the stomach.". 3) As McDonnell told me on the red carpet, emotions are running high: It feels alternately glorious and devastating, because people are doing phenomenal work, but shes going to miss everyone when the show is over. (Entertainment Weekly)
Photo Gallery Jun 13, 2008
BIG BIRD Bill Ponder with Galen, the Harris Hawk he trained in Laurel Hill Park in Secaucus ... The legend likely began when Ponder was training Galen, his red and black Harris' Hawk. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Looking back...June 11 Jun 12, 2008
Fourteen pupils of the Sand Creek School were graduated from the eighth grade into high school: Carol Anderson, Sandra Peterson, Mary Ellen Greenhill, Kathleen Moe, Sharon Cutsforth, Galen Haugen, Maxine Madison, Barbara Hanson, Gary Dalhoe, Jerry Dalhoe, Ronald Hill, Sam Krause, Richard Pruzek and Dennis Knutson. FORTY YEARS AGO - JUNE 1968. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Local bus drivers vote to unionize Jun 11, 2008
Galen Munroe, the communications director for the Teamsters, said the organization still stands by those statements. Although Tiffanie Bloniarz, a Durham School Services spokesperson, declined to comment on bus driver wages, she said Durham facilitated the union voting process and the company tries to maintain the highest safety standards. (West Hartford News, CT)
Galen Capital opens in Nashville Jun 10, 2008
Through a contract with Galen, he will continue to served as an executive vice president, chief financial officer and member of that company's board of directors. Joining Kane in the Nashville office as special advisors are Bob Clement, former U.S. Congressman who joined Galen in late 2003; Joe Kelley, retired CEO of ... Galen Capital serves middle market companies, primarily in the health care industry, in merger and acquisition transactions, leveraged buyouts, mezzanine, equity and debt... (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Book Reviews: 'The Uncertain Art' and 'Hospital' Jun 7, 2008
The spookiest chapter of "The Uncertain Art" is "Mind, Body and the Doctor" and concerns a "confusing nuisance." Ever since the time of Hippocrates and Galen, physicians have known about cases in which people recovered from serious illnesses simply because they had the will to recover. This is a more common phenomenon than one might imagine. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Lebanon to bid farewell to seniors Jun 6, 2008
Albany Democrat Herald: Graduation 2008. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Goucher presses for the stretch run to Beijing Jun 6, 2008
Galen Rupp, another Olympic hopeful and part of the Oregon Project, pulled out of the Lewis & Clark race with just more than two laps to go because of tenderness in his left calf. The Oregon Project made news years ago when the runners lived in a Portland house that was outfitted to simulate the conditions at altitude -- considered beneficial for training. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Four-wheeler vs. Toyota sends woman to Vandy (473) Jun 5, 2008
Two motor vehicle accidents occurred Sunday morning at about 10 a.m. and 10:30 p.m., with the first involving a VW sedan driven by Sagan Elsie Durham, 20, 6311 Galen Road. Ms. Durham was traveling NE on the Galen Road when her right front wheel went off the shoulder ... The second incident occurred just a mile further out the Galen Road, with a Pontiac Gran Prix striking a mailbox at 5314 Galen Road after the right front wheel broke and fell off the vehicle. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
STANDOFF ENDS: Suspect shoots self Jun 2, 2008
Galen Rupe wrote on Jun 1, 2008 3:56 PM:" The Troopers have know about this nutcake threatening multiple neighbors for a long time. They didn't do their job then, just like they aren't doing it now. Why should we expect anything different? They can't write seat-belt or insurance tickets here so they aren't in a hurry. They should take him out NOW one way or another.. ". JohnJ wrote on Jun 1, 2008 3:39 PM:" Also, one more thing! One life has been lost already, why make it two or more if AST has... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
DOROTHY E. DAVIS Jun 1, 2008
Davis is survived by her husband of eight years, Galen Davis; daughters Bristol of Washington and Tracey Reed of Palmer; son Garrison Marshel of Washington; brother John Peterson and sister-in-law Karen; brothers Earl, Alec and Samuel Peterson; sisters Georgia Farrens and brother-in-law Mark, Mary Ann Caddel and brother-in-law Michael, Betty Mae Traffin and brother-in-law Traffie, and Katherine (Boston) Richards and brother-in-law James; 23 nephews and nieces; and 20 great niece and nephews.... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Doctor acquitted in molest trial May 29, 2008
Two employees testified that they were in the room whenever Sciaroni examined his patients, but prosecutor Galen Rutiaga told jurors that they were lying out of loyalty to Sciaroni. Carroll said she doesn't remember anyone else being in the room when Sciaroni molested her. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Fresno doctor's case sent to jury May 28, 2008
In closing arguments Tuesday morning, prosecutor Galen Rutiaga said that the eight women who testified during the two-week trial couldn't all be wrong. But defense attorney Steven Smith urged jurors to evaluate each witness independently. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Yuma County Fair Small Animal auction results, 2008 May 26, 2008
Galen Faidley, Blue, 175, Gourley Family/Marsha Gourley. Ismael Hernandez, Blue, 175, Gourley Famil/Marsha Gourley. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Drinking Left-Wing Kool-Aid and Singing "Kumbaya" May 24, 2008
Columns, funnies in your inbox. Will Hillary Clinton fight for the nomination past June 1st. (Townhall.com)
Fatal wreck still under investigation May 20, 2008
The department has not yet been in contact with all those involved - six males and two females - because all but one, 19-year-old Galen Daughdrill, of Sontag, were taken to hospitals for injuries received in the crash. Dusty Sills, 23, of Sontag; Jeremy Sill, 17, of Sontag, Austin Lambert, 15, of Sontag; Taylor Martin, 15, of Sontag, Thomas Vincent, 16, of Sontag; and Megan Stuckey, 16, of New Hebron, were all taken in for treatment. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
200,000 users say: Save XP! May 20, 2008
"We're pleased and a little bit amazed that so many people from throughout the world have felt so passionately about the need to keep XP on the market," said Executive Editor Galen Gruman. "We had heard about dissatisfaction with Vista's high hardware requirements, questionable interface changes, , and incompatibilities with third-party software, but no one seemed to want to say so in public. That's changed since the petition's launch on Jan. 14.". (InfoWorld)
Obituaries for Tuesday, May 20, 2008 May 20, 2008
and two sisters, Patricia (Galen) Romskog of La Crosse and Bernita (Howard) Sheehan of French Island, Wis. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Marie Polodna Williams; and two brothers, Harry Butch and James Bill Williams. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Should We Invade Myanmar? May 17, 2008
com::Should We Invade Myanmar. Columns, funnies in your inbox. (Townhall.com)
Daughter born May 15, 2008
Grandparents are Dan and Marilyn Riedel of Ramona, Rick and Susan Soma of Oldham, and Galen and Lauri McGee of Worthing. Great-grandparents are Merlin and Bev Riedel of Madison, Donna Bickett of Oldham, Marian Soma of Oldham, and Donald and Fran Johnson of Tea. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Ex-patient says exams made her uneasy May 14, 2008
Prosecutor Galen Rutiaga said he expects five victims to testify in the trial. If convicted, Sciaroni faces up to seven years in prison. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
The Tuesday Inside Scoop May 14, 2008
Although Johnson regularly attended USC games and pickup games at the Galen Center, he said there was a falling out with Guillory in March that led to his going public with his information. Johnson said he did not think USC officials were aware of the cash and gifts Mayo received. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Attack on child leads to arrests at Old State Village in Mattoon May 13, 2008
They allegedly threw rocks at Galen Beckler, Richard Beckler s uncle, and his vehicle on the night of May 6 at Old State Village, police said. No charges were filed for four others involved in that incident that also involved a pursuit of Beckler, according to police. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
8 women expected to testify in trial May 10, 2008
Deputy District Attorney Galen Rutiaga said during opening statements that Fresno podiatrist Sciaroni, 52, "used his position as a doctor to touch, grope, grab, hug and kiss his patients." The incidents happened between about 1999 and 2006 and the youngest patient was 12 at the time, said Rutiaga. Sciaroni was arrested in April 2007 on charges of lewd and lascivious acts with a minor, sexual battery and child molestation. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Rick Anderson May 6, 2008
Galen Partners, Sycamore Ventures, Amkey Ventures, Lexli Investment and Eminent Venture Capital also gave money in this round. Cardiva will spend the money hiring salespeople. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Earth, wind and fire; High winds blow dust and whip flames Friday afternoon May 6, 2008
He collided with an oncoming pickup driven by Galen Reece, Sawyer and then struck a 2003 Jeep utility vehicle driven by Ashley Prothe, Medicine Lodge, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol accident report. The Withers and Reece pickups were towed from the scene. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Republicans Gleeful at Obama's rocky period May 5, 2008
"The bark is stripped off him a little bit," said Reed Galen, a Republican who worked on President Bush's campaigns. "Are the folks on the Republican side of the aisle happy to let Hillary do that? Absolutely.". (Syracuse.com)
Denson, Decker united in marriage (41) May 4, 2008
The groom is the son of Galen and Shelby Decker of West End ... Groomsmen were Brent Galen Decker of Pinehurst, Brian Lee Decker of West End, and Troy Christopher Decker of Whispering Pines, all brothers of the groom, and Brad Edward Denson of Newport, brother of the bride. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Our View: McCain's health plan going down wrong path May 2, 2008
She heads the Galen Institute, a free-market-oriented health policy think tank and has done some advisory work for the McCain campaign. "Sen. McCain is interested in moving toward giving consumers more choices, encouraging innovation and making health care more individual patient-oriented," she added. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Community Sports: Community Scoreboard for Feb. 2 (1) Apr 20, 2008
Galen Wash (13) 400 Individual Medley, 2, 6:08. 11; 50 Freestyle, 5, 32. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Users don't want window to close on XP Apr 20, 2008
Galen Gruman posted a notice on the Web site of Infoworld, one of several computer magazines published by IDG, asking readers to sign a petition calling for Microsoft to continue selling and supporting Windows XP until the next version of Windows becomes available. That was one week ago. (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Obituaries for Thursday, April 17, 2008 Apr 17, 2008
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Alta; two brothers, Robert and Galen; and two nephews, Dennis Martin and David Schultz. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 18, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 525 Superior Ave., Tomah. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
2 new therapies show promise for cancer patients Apr 16, 2008
Contact: Galen Perry ... Leslie Brille- Caris Dx (212) 541-4400 Keith Jones SHC 480-882-4412, Galen Perry TGen (602) 343-8432 Brian Wright Caris MPI (602) 358-8916. (EurekAlert!)
Full Story... Apr 13, 2008
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Ban on allowing downer cattle into the food supply could cost dairy farmers Apr 11, 2008
The National Milk Producers Federation hasn't analyzed the economic impact of a total downer ban, according to spokesman Chris Galen ... "Cattle can have trouble standing or walking for a variety of reasons, including fatigue, injury and illness," Galen said. (International Herald Tribune)
Experiments in cloud computing Apr 8, 2008
Galen Gruman is executive editor of InfoWorld. Continued1. (InfoWorld)
Cruise adds music for spring Apr 3, 2008
" The spring season will kick off Friday with a performance by singer-songwriter Galen Kipar, a former Augustan. The season is scheduled to run through June 27. The fall season will run from Sept. 5 through Nov. 7. Musicians will perform on the Petersburg boat as it moves along the Augusta Canal. Each cruise lasts about an hour and a half, Ms. Rogers said. "We try to find a variety of genres of music to present on the cruises," she said. "We have an interesting mix in store for both seasons.... (The Augusta Chronicle)
LITTLE-GUY PATENT PERIL Apr 2, 2008
Addressing tech titans' grievances at the cost of small business and independent inventors. THIS month the Senate plans to take up legislation to update our nation's. (New York Post -- Opinions)
War stance woos some Republicans...NYC Council Approves Congestion Pricing... Apr 1, 2008
Council Votes 30-20 for Traffic Fees - City Room - Metro - New York Times Blog. March 31, 2008, 6:47 pm. (The Drudge Report)
District 35: The race is on, without Napoli Mar 30, 2008
Republicans: Lance S. Russell, Don Young, Mike Verchio, Galen Niederwerder, Dick Brown. District 31. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Son admits killing, mother says Mar 26, 2008
In an interview outside Brockton District Court yesterday, Resendez said her son told her that he shot and killed Edward Conley, a 56-year-old father of two from Bridgewater, who was working for Cowen's Taxi Service when he drove onto Galen Street on Feb. 16. Plymouth District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz said Neves had accomplices who are being sought. (Boston Globe)
Mother Fights Army Over Son's Death Mar 24, 2008
Gen. Galen Jakman at the Pentagon outlining her concerns. McDonald said her son was a strapping 6-foot-3, 200-pound soldier who served two tours of duty in Iraq and loved the military. (CBS News -- US)
Horton Hears a Who! Mar 22, 2008
(Deluxe color); editor, Tim Nordquist; music, John Powell; art director, Thomas Cardone; senior supervising animator, Mike Thurmeier; lighting director, David Esneault; head of story, Ricardo Curtis; sculpting supervisor, Mike DeFeo; modeling supervisor, David Mei; supervising sound editors (Dolby/DTS), Randy Thom, Dennis Leonard; sound designer, Thom; effects supervisor, Kirk Garfield; CG supervisor, Robert V. Cavaleri; animation supervisors, James Bresnahan, Galen Tan Chu, Aaron Hartline;... (Variety)
Editorial: Do we really need the facilities fee? Mar 21, 2008
Since student trustee Galen Foulke has graduated from University Park and is now at The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center -- not very close to "facilities that are not classroom, library or laboratory spaces" -- the undergraduate students who are being hit up for this fee are being left out of the discussion altogether. Bring it to the student-elected government, UPUA; bring it to the students on UPAC; bring it to the very people who will have to dig into their pockets for an $200 on top of... (Daily Collegian, PA)
Board hears protest Mar 21, 2008
Student trustee Galen Foulke, a student at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, expressed concern that students might not fully understand the new program for student loans. "We put out a news release already about it. It's been covered not even just statewide, but nationally," Spanier said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Sci-fi guru Arthur C. Clarke dies at 90 Mar 20, 2008
"The thing about Clarke is he had this footprint lasting 60 years with a constant stream of publications," said Russell Galen, his New York-based literary agent for more than 30 years. "So he has a kind of stature from his long influence that puts him in a unique, elite group.". (Scientific American)
A Building To Behold Mar 19, 2008
It's perched on the north side of Memorial Glade, a green bowl that sets off such venerated gems as Doe Library and the Campanile, both designed by John Galen Howard in the years before World War I.. Along with the setting comes design rules imposed in 2000 - after Williams and Tsien were selected to do an East Asian library, but before starting this design. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Wedding announcement: Rebecca Abigail Parham and Franklyn Edward Metz Mar 19, 2008
She is a 2000 graduate of LaFayette High School and is employed with the Galen Medical Group in Chattanooga, Tenn. She is a member of Second Baptist Church. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Obama calls for USA to look beyond stereotypes, divisions Mar 19, 2008
" There were skeptics, too. "I don't think it's going to change anybody's mind," said Rich Galen, a Republican consultant in Washington. "People who were for him before will say, 'Yes, that's right,' and people who were against him will say, 'That's not right. " Galen said what he was "absolutely unmoved by was the notion of going from the abomination of slavery to somehow using that to justify the un-American and vitriolic language of Jeremiah Wright. (USA Today)
Mullings' 10th Anniversary Mar 18, 2008
Rich Galen has been a press secretary to Dan Quayle and Newt Gingrich ... Be the first to read Rich Galen's column. (Townhall.com)
Dempsey dedicates center Mar 17, 2008
Patrick Dempsey dedicates cancer center. SEARCH MOVIE LISTINGS: lect. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
in our voices - Ka Loko memories linger; lawsuits set for next year Mar 15, 2008
The Fehrings will spend today in a low-key family gathering with their sons Dylan, Kai, and Galen. Their daughter Brianna had to stay on the Mainland, unable to get away from school. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Legislative races starting to take shape Mar 9, 2008
Five incumbents Republicans Scott Mendenhall (House District 77), John Ward (HD 84) and Harry Klock (HD 83) and Democrats Mary Caferro (HD 80) and Galen Hollenbaugh (HD 81) are so far unchallenged, and the Senate District 41 race, as it stands now, may be decided in the June 3 Democratic primary battle between incumbent Sen ... Democrat Galen Hollenbaugh was appointed to Kaufmann s old seat in 2007 after she moved to the Senate. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
McCain fights to keep place in spotlight Mar 9, 2008
As they gird for the general election, McCain and his advisers should ``take very good notes as the grenades go back and forth between Obama and Clinton -- and see what works and what doesn't,'' said Rich Galen, a longtime Republican strategist. To contact the reporters on this story: Edwin Chen in Washington at ; Hans Nichols in Washington at. (Yahoo News)
