$75M financial aid gift sets donation record Oct 5, 2005
Brodhead added that years ago, factors such as gender and race kept students from being able to attend certain colleges. He stressed that economic challenges should not bar talented students from receiving an education at certain institutions today. (The Duke University Chronicle, NC)
PREP ROUNDUP: Warriors extend shutout streak Oct 5, 2005
West Salem fell five points short of sweeping both races at the Black River Falls Invitational. Stanley-Boyd had three runners in the top seven in the boys race to edge the Panthers for the boys title ... West Salem had five runners in the top 10 and cruised to victory in the girls race. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Gruesome Ratings Plague "Night Stalker" Oct 5, 2005
Without a Trace, CBS, 21 million viewers 5. Grey's Anatomy, ABC, 17. (E! Online)
'Four Minutes' tells story of Bannister's great run Oct 5, 2005
Before we get to "Related," WB's high-profile late entry into the fall TV season race, I need to plug a terrific little TV movie about one great race ... It's the best race in track; best event on the planet, I say ... And it's all handled with low-key grace and a sense of wonder. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
One month later, those who died mostly nameless Oct 5, 2005
Their age, sex, race and number are not evident, or how they died or where they were found. As for how they lived, it is difficult to find even a Web site paying tribute to individual victims. (Houston Chronicle -- Nation)
In Brief - October 5, 2005 Oct 5, 2005
In Saturday pool play, the Eagles defeated the Race City Outlaws behind the pitching of Tyler Saboley and the North Meck Express 4-3, with Justin Parham getting the win ... AUTO RACING -- Crew chief Todd Berrier was suspended an additional two races for violations in Kevin Harvick's car, bringing his total events missed this season to seven ... Berrier's punishment was extended Tuesday when NASCAR said he can't attend another race until Oct. 19. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
First-ever cancer survivor fashion show kicks off Pink October Oct 5, 2005
The Race for Awareness will be held on Oct. 22 at Geweke RV, 880 S. Beckman Road, Lodi. Registration is 25. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Deltona mayoral candidate resigns Oct 5, 2005
When Rhodes' withdrawal is finalized, the mayor's race would be removed from the Oct. 11 primary ballot. City voters in districts 5 and 6 would still have City Commission primary elections, however, the mayor's race would be marked off those ballots. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Politics)
The Sun Says: Peterson brings energy to Ward II race Oct 5, 2005
But candidate Renie Peterson brings a level of energy and passion to the city council race that makes her the best choice for Ward I. ... There are no bad choices for city council in this race, but Peterson is the best one for all Ward II residents and businesses. (Aurora Sentinel, CO)
Case against CG clinic is settled U.S. agency finds it discriminated Oct 5, 2005
Susan Grace, acting director at the time of the EEOC Phoenix District office, in a March 26, 2004 response to the nine employees said the imposition of the rule was illegal and that there was no evidence of anyone speaking roughly in Spanish. Grace also said the firings came whether employees had agreed to comply or not ... Grace wrote: "It is the commission's position that if an employer believes it has a business necessity for a speak-only-English rule at certain times, the employer should... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Giants race for the exits Oct 5, 2005
Some features on this site require that JavaScript be turned on. Recent Stories By Nick Peters. (Sacramento Bee -- Sports)
Report: Melanie Turgeon to retire Oct 5, 2005
The daughter of a ski patroller, Turgeon was a prodigy who grew up on skis and raced from the age of 4 ... Eager to put it all behind her, she straddled a gate in the first race, fell, and hurt her knee and shoulder ... She fell near the end of the first downhill race, damaging a shoulder. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
D.H. Conley remembers student Oct 5, 2005
The D.H. Conley High School Cross Country Team will host a 5-K race in memory of Bo Thompson at 5:30 p.m. Thursday ... A commemorative 5-K walk will follow the race ... Approximately 1,000 student athletes statewide are expected to participate in the race. (The Daily Reflector)
Father, son die in crash Oct 5, 2005
Police said claims a witness saw a second car and believed a street race had unfolded were under investigation. "(That's) still under investigation - we are in the initial stages at the present time," Dalby police Sergeant Bryan Eaton told Channel 7 News. (Australian)
Astros prepare to face Braves in Game 1 Oct 5, 2005
com - Able to help this season, Pettitte is eager to do so. Current stories in Sports. (Houston Chronicle)
Energizer Supports the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation with Special Offer and Pink Batteries Oct 5, 2005
Today, the Foundation is an international organization with a network of more than 75,000 volunteers working through local Affiliates and events like the Komen Race for the Cure to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease. A global leader in the fight against breast cancer, the Foundation fulfills its mission through support of innovative breast cancer research grants, meritorious awards and educational, scientific and community outreach programs around the world. (Yahoo Finance -- Electronic Instruments & Controls)
Robots an alternative to child camel jockeys Swiss robot may help child camel jockeys Oct 5, 2005
The journal reported that camels raced at about 40km an hour, about 16km to 20km an hour slower than race horses, and any weight over 27kg could slow them ... The newspaper said the state's two main races offered prizes of about $250 000 (R1. (Business Report, South Africa)
Study Looks at Major Depressive Disorder Oct 5, 2005
The analysis of data from the 2001-2002 National Epidemiologic Survey of Alcohol and Related Conditions shows for the first time that middle age and Native American race increase the likelihood of current or lifetime MDD, along with female gender, low income, and separation, divorce or widowhood. Asian, Hispanic and black race-ethnicity reduce that risk. (MEDLINEplus)
Streamlining Treatment Of Heart Attack Patients Oct 5, 2005
(August 29, 2005) -- Differences based on race and sex in treatment patterns for hospitalized American heart attack patients have remained unchanged over an eight-year period, despite improvements in quality of heart. . (Science Daily)
Mike Taylor Chula Vista ... Oct 5, 2005
At the morning driver's meeting, race officials announced that laps 10 and 11 would be run under full caution allowing for teams to make any changes or adjustments and position the field closer together for a final five lap shootout. The land rush start saw Scott getting the hole shot with Evans and Renezeder on his back bumper. (Motor Sport)
Indy Racing League News and Notes ... Oct 5, 2005
The results of late are a pleasant surprise for the series newcomer, who broke out of his midseason slump with a third-place finish at Richmond International Raceway in late June ... "We've improved pretty much every race, and I really can't expect more than that," he said ... As the first female U.S. "Ambassador" for the 153-year-old brand, Patrick will appear in marketing and advertising beginning in November, and her face will grace materials at all of the brand's points of sale. (Motor Sport)
Weeks Later, Most Storm Victims Lie Unnamed Oct 5, 2005
There has been no accounting of their age, sex and race, nor of how they died or where they were found. As for how they lived, it is difficult to find even a Web site paying tribute to individual victims. (New York Times)
ISU faces 'great challenge,' McCarney says Oct 5, 2005
The Big 12 race is on and you can either take another step toward the rewards at the end of the season or just get swallowed up by the competition. . (Des Moines Register)
Life After 'American Idol' Oct 5, 2005
Why was the only black family on 'The Amazing Race' the Black family, literally. Talk about it in the BV Community and watch the fathers's moving concession speech on the latest BV's TV's Top 5. (Black Voices)
Players to watch Oct 5, 2005
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Aetna and Health Power Team Up to Address Disparities in Minority Health Care Oct 5, 2005
Race, Ethnic and Culture - information devoted to the interests and needs of specific groups. Mental and Spiritual Health - an overview of key mental conditions, and issues related to spiritual health. (Yahoo Finance -- Insurance (Accident & Health))
Davis with a hard act to follow Oct 5, 2005
The race for the Conservative leadership is wide open after David Cameron exceeded expectations and proved there's still everything to play for in the race to replace Michael Howard. He took on Tory veteran Kenneth Clark yesterday with the performance of his life. (NewsIsFree)
Bush Says U.S. Developing Response to Potential Avian Flu Outbreak Oct 5, 2005
" I thought it was an interesting idea. And I thought long and hard about it. I obviously looked at whether or not other Presidents had done -- made that decision; they had. And so, recognizing that Harriet will bring not only expertise, but a fresh approach, I nominated her. And she'll be a really good judge. And as I said, I appreciate the reception she's gotten at Capitol Hill. After all, they're going to -- they'll decide. Adam. Q: Thank you, Mr. President. Some conservatives... (U.S. Department of State -- News)
Aide to Former Illinois Governor Testifies Oct 5, 2005
Fawell was Ryan's chief of staff in the secretary of state's office for eight years and the mastermind of Ryan's race for governor. He is serving a 6 1/2-year racketeering sentence for corruption in the secretary of state's office and testifying for the government in hopes of avoiding even more prison time. (PhillyBurbs.com)
RACERS, START YOUR SOFTWARE: Oct 5, 2005
Racers, Start Your Software, and May the Best Robot Win - Los Angeles Times ... Racers, Start Your Software, and May the Best Robot Win ... But as Ghostrider demonstrated at qualifying trials for this year's race, the computers have gotten a lot smarter in 18 months. (LA Times, CA)
Dollar General Provides $300,000 Grant to the American Breast Cancer Foundation for Early Detection and Treatment Programs Oct 5, 2005
Pink Bracelets and Magnets Will Also be Sold in Dollar General Stores to Support Programs for Low-Income Women ... Dollar General stores across the country are also selling pink bracelets and magnetic pink ribbons during the month of October, National Breast Cancer Awareness month ... The mission of the American Breast Cancer Foundation is to provide a fighting chance to every life threatened by breast cancer no matter what age, race, sex, or financial challenge through screening assistance... (Yahoo Finance -- Retail (Specialty))
Read More... Oct 5, 2005
8 billionand liberals were momentarily placated because he had finally signalled that he sees evidence of race and class problems in the disaster, and had taken compassionate-conservative rhetoric out of the basement storage bin where it has been for the past few years (he even used the term "wounded healers"). It was as if his actual ideasRepublican bromides about tax relief, giving federal land away to individuals, and promoting private charitywere beside the point. (Disinformation)
Help for Info Age Have-Nots Oct 5, 2005
Yahoo and Google (GOOG) are in an arms race to expand the availability of services and information available online. On Oct. 3, Yahoo announced that it would follow Google's lead in indexing books with its own program, the Open Content Alliance. (MSNBC -- Business)
Neumeier: B.C. Classic needs Afleet Alex Oct 5, 2005
Race would gain big boost if popular 3-year-old faces older horses ... Should the popular Preakness and Belmont Stakes winner pass that hurdle and if trainer Tim Ritchey can find a suitable prep race (Perryville Stakes, Keeneland, Oct. 14 ... Like it or not, racing fans, mainstream America only knows the Triple Crown horses and everybody is aware of Afleet Alex, surviving the near-disaster at Pimlico in the Preakness and the subsequent blowout win in the Belmont Stakes, even if it was at the... (MSNBC -- Sports)
India eyes semiconductors Oct 5, 2005
"There's no shame in conceding we're in this race rather late," said Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram when he inaugurated Tessolve, a simulation and testing firm that officials say could serve 80 chip design houses in the city. India ultimately wants a fabrication plant, or "fab", which would cost $3-4 billion. (Reuters UK -- Internet)
Breaking news: Key West shocker: McPherson upsets Weekley Oct 5, 2005
New mayor ousts 20-year veteran in close race ... 22 percent of the 5,388 votes cast in the race, getting 2,706 total votes ... Also besting an incumbent, Bill Verge beat out Tom Oosterhoudt in the District 1 City Commission race. (Florida Keys Keynoter)
Consider half-marathon if training turns difficult Oct 5, 2005
The first week of November is about 10 weeks from the race ... Many people who join the program in August don't know which race they will run, and some still aren't sure, even as they continue to train ... "You're still running 13 miles. "The race will always be there, and you're only going to get better. (AZCentral -- Health)
George Best in intensive care for infection Oct 5, 2005
The South Africans were unable to get their main sail up in time for their race against Swiss defender Alinghi. Alinghi also won its second race against Emirates Team New Zealand. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
9-29 Race for the Cure readies for another year at Cedar Creek Lake Oct 5, 2005
Two Susan G. Komen-affiliated Races for the Cure will be held in the lake area Oct. 15, and both have been going strong for some time. The Greater Cedar Creek Race for the Cure, to be held in Mabank, began six years ago ... The second Race, held at Cedar Creek Country Club in Kemp, is ready to lace 'em for its 11th year. (Cedar Creek Pilot, TX)
2 options below Fans of world champions in a prime-time pick Oct 5, 2005
Random thoughts while wondering whether a town with a faltering football team will embrace its postseason baseball team (but enough about Boston) ... A week ago, she ran the Continental Airlines Fifth Avenue New York Road Runners race ... A friend of hers gloated, "She came in 17th out of 300 runners with a time of 5 minutes, 57 seconds per mile in the 18-mile race. Diddy didn't do that!''' Newell: Mother didn't know best Newell: Mother didn't know best Pete Newell's mother wanted him to become... (Lima Post, Peru)
The Aspens Sleep With the Fishes!: Oct 5, 2005
The report of the attack on Bingcomes at a time when Hurricane Katrina has raised profound issues of race, class and gender ... News of the NYTpolicy comes at a time when Hurricane Katrina has raised profound issues of race, class, and gender ... The race would be tight every month, I should imagine, with Republicans and Democrats trying to outvote each other. (Slate)
August Wilson: Oct 5, 2005
His best work describes a world that few theater audiences had seen, and it punches holes in common wisdom about race ... In September 2001, August Wilson and drama critic John Lahr about race, terror, and art. (Slate)
All Oligarchs Are Not Created Equal: Oct 5, 2005
China and India, to name two of the more aggressive suitors, have intensified the global race to secure energy assets by bidding for far-flung oil producers ... Kim Iskyan that the struggle for access to energy is "supplanting the nuclear arms race as the dominant driver of geopolitics." In November 2003, Iskyan if Russian President Vladimir Putin's jailing of Mikhail Khodorkovsky was the first indication of Putin's plan to be president-for-life. (Slate)
TV season generates moneymakers, heartbreakers Oct 5, 2005
The season premiere of "Without a Trace" on CBS drew 21 million viewers and only reinforced NBC's problems on Thursday night ... NBC's "Nightly News" won the evening news ratings race in commanding fashion, averaging 9. (The Daily Texan, TX)
Read complete story... Oct 5, 2005
One of the largest events, the Acadiana Barrel Race Association Bayou Classic, is set for Nov. 5 and 6. Champagne explained that FEMA has allowed a 34-day window to account for all expenses. (New Iberia, LA)
Candidate: It's wrong to kill votes Oct 5, 2005
DELTONA -- Despite objections from candidate Dennis Mulder, elections officials began marking out the Oct. 11 mayoral primary from thousands of ballots Monday -- a key step in moving the race to a November general election. Moving the contest to Nov. 8 means ballots already cast during early and absentee voting for what was a three-way race for mayor will not be counted ... In mid-August, no later than 10 days before qualifying began in the mayoral race, Rhodes should have turned in an... (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Killed by drag race Oct 5, 2005
And on July 19, a Rockaway Park man, Carlos Feria, 22, was killed in a crash in Rockaway Beach as he raced another motorist, police said. In that incident, five others were hurt. (Newsday -- Long Island)
