Convention Daybook: Events for Monday Aug 25, 2008
8:30-10:30 a.m.; Lime Light Restaurant, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th and Curtis Sts. Denver; Contact unavailable. (Roll Call)
Centre will review clinical trial process: Anbumani Aug 23, 2008
Talking to journalists after the inauguration of a national consultation on Millennium Development Goals and the Socially Excluded, organised by the Institute of Dalit Studies here, Dr. Ramadoss said the government would not let Indians be used as guinea pigs ... The Minister said infant mortality rate, maternal mortality rate and under-nourishment among the SCs and the STs continued to pose challenges. (Hindu)
Bad news should wake up Obama, experts say Aug 22, 2008
Lakoff isn't alone in his assessment that Obama needs to step up his game, hone his message and sharpen his contrasts with McCain as he heads into the final sprint after next week's Democratic National Convention in Denver. A national poll released Wednesday by Reuters/Zogby showed McCain beating Obama 46 to 41 percent, an advantage that also shows that voters now see McCain as stronger on economic issues. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Host a foreign exchange student Aug 22, 2008
STS Foundation, a non-profit student exchange organization, has been facilitating these relationships for over 20 years and look forward to finding new host families on Kauai ... STS Foundation is based in Scottsdale, Arizona, and has regional and state offices across the United States ... STS Foundation was established in 1986. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Merced soldier dies in Baghdad Aug 21, 2008
Violet Blue watches gymnasts take over the gentleman's club sport. Ricky's bouncing baby boys; Jessica, beer spokesperson. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Do You Remember? Aug 17, 2008
New Iberian wrote on Aug 15, 2008 8:50 PM:" Olde butgoodie, I remember the teenage center in city park. You had to be 13 yrs.of age to get in. Use to meet my girlfriend there and dance all nite. Then would stop at Provosts Cafe on the way home. Every Friday " ... Tim wrote on Aug 11, 2008 7:39 PM:" The Club on the corner of Admiral Doyle & Center Sts was THE JUNGLE CLUB, it was still standing in the early 60's ". (New Iberia, LA)
Clock ticking for governor's ballot measures Aug 16, 2008
Homeowners are flooding City Hall with so many requests to reduce their property values that the tax assessor said Wednesday his office may not be able to meet the demands. So far, Assessor-Recorder Phil Ting's office. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Britney's sounding better Aug 14, 2008
com commenting system to increase the quality of the user experience and dialogue, and reduce the number of inappropriate or offensive posts ... Thursday, August 14 7:30 pm Academy of Music, The Broad t Sts. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Edwards' ex-mistress won't pursue DNA test Aug 11, 2008
Edwards' ex-mistress won't pursue DNA test. Article:Edwards' ex-mistress won't pursue DNA test:/c/a/2008/08/09/MN7H128C79. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Sharks promote Primeau to top line Aug 11, 2008
When San Jose hosts St. Louis on Thursday night in Game 1 of the best-of- seven Western Conference quarterfinal series, Wayne Primeau will line up at right wing alongside top-liners Vincent Damphousse and Patrick Marleau, a promotion from the fourth line. The move, which includes shifting Curtis Brown from the Marleau line to Primeau's former spot -- centering Todd Harvey and Niko Dimitrakos -- is reminiscent of a surprise the Sharks employed against St. Louis en route to a first-round upset in... (Yahoo News -- NHL Transactions)
RCN Sponsors NYC Department of Transportation's Summer Streets 2008 Aug 9, 2008
RCN will be sponsoring several rest tents (at 16 Park Ave. on 35 St and Lt. Petrosino Park, near Kenmare and Spring Sts), handing out giveaways and offering opportunities to participate in a raffle. Summer Streets takes a valuable public space New York City's streets - and opens them up to people to play, walk, bike, and breathe. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hammer attacks at Pride Aug 6, 2008
McGuinness says the man then headed to Characters Restaurant at the corner of Thurlow and Davie Sts and allegedly attacked two women sitting on the patio with their backs to the street, hitting them both in the head ... She says police found the two men struggling near Thurlow and Davie Sts. (Xtra.ca)
POLICE LOG, July 31, 2008 Aug 4, 2008
Police received a report of a two-car accident involving a parked car on Florence Street at 3:11 a.m. According to the report, a Burlington resident driving a 2005 Cadillac STS was traveling north on Florence St. when the operator lost control of the vehicle and struck a 2001 Mercedes, which was parked legally along the side of the street. The Cadillac sustained significant damage to its front-end. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Seymour Council holds public budget hearing Aug 1, 2008
Two ordinances, to rezone real estate at the corner of Hustedt and Eighth Sts ... The ordinance prohibits parking on the north side of Brown St. between Poplar and Lynn Sts. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Who Stabbed This Puppy To Death??? Jul 31, 2008
Border-patrol group protests the city's sanctuary policy for illegal immigrants. Firefighters make significant progress against Yosemite fire; 40% contained. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Packers try to dissuade Favre Jul 31, 2008
He was examined by team trainers and then carted to the locker room for tests ... Border-patrol group protests the city's sanctuary policy for illegal immigrants. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Caution, texting while walking may be hazardous Doctors report increasing... Jul 31, 2008
And the majority of cases involve scrapes, cuts and sprains from texters who walked into lampposts or walls or tripped over curbs ... The alert cited rising reports from doctors around the country of injuries involving text-messaging pedestrians, bicyclists, Rollerbladers, even motorists ... Border-patrol group protests the city's sanctuary policy for illegal immigrants. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Obama places blame Jul 29, 2008
Obama said the economy needs both short- and long-term fixes, including another "stimulus" from Congress, and a longer-term focus on renewable energy to curb high gas prices and on universal health care to trim costs. He said he would move "rapidly and vigorously" to respond. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Brownstown Council approves trash exemptions Jul 25, 2008
The bid included 57,425 for paving 65,500 sq. ft. on Sugar, W. Miller, W. Tanner, W. Vine, S. Main and S. Poplar St., plus three alleys and an additional 32,550 for Walnut, Cross and Miller Sts. The monthly police report included 204 complaints, 15 animal complaints, 39 courtesy calls, 50 warnings, 52 citations, 14 arrests, 17 accidents and 53 security checks. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Lebanon Police Dept. (8) Jul 22, 2008
11:09 a.m. Bike found near E. Isabella and Hiatt sts ... 3:38 p.m. Purse taken near S. Main and E. Sherman sts ... Linn County Circuit Court (LCCC) warrant near W. Grant and S. Grove sts. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Heath Ledger: Memories of a Dark Knight and sad sight Jul 20, 2008
Another father pushed a stroller through the morning stillness to the corner of Hoyt and Dean Sts. The father looked rumpled and tired, but profoundly content. (New York Daily News)
PELOSI tries to broker exit... Jul 20, 2008
The Crypt: Pelosi calls for high-level meeting with Iraqis - Politico. " He then added: "U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama is right when he talks about 16 months. (The Drudge Report)
'When God calls, you take up the call': While priesthood shrinks, Catholic deacons multiply Jul 19, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS After resisting the idea for more than three decades, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis has ordained its first class of deacons, taking some pressure off overworked priests and giving a new role to men who keep one foot in the church and the other in the outside world ... Indianapolis, like most U.S. Catholic dioceses, struggles to recruit enough priests to man its 151 parishes, spread across most of the southern half of Indiana ... The number of diocesan priests fell 5... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Council passes sewer, recycling resolutions Jul 18, 2008
Timothy Hardin petitioned to amend zoning to allow construction of duplexes on lots one through seven, facing Hustedt and Eighth Sts ... John Reinhart, chairperson of the thoroughfare and drainage committee, reported on a request by Schneck Medical Center to restrict parking on Brown St. Reinhart said that city engineer Jerry Hartsell recommended that parking be restricted on the north side only of Brown between Poplar and Lynn Sts ... and that no action be taken to restrict parking between... (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
For the Record Jul 16, 2008
STS: Steven Serikaku, BMW 325it, 34. 086. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
A Key Way To Becoming Stuck Jul 8, 2008
91-year-old woman gets stuck under car for 2 days. Article:91-year-old woman gets stuck under car for 2 days:/n/a/2008/07/05/national/a175101D59. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Horse falls 15 feet, rider severely injured Jul 7, 2008
Monday, July 7, 2008. (07-06) 21:01 PDT Marin County -- A 56-year-old San Rafael woman broke her neck, back and leg today after her horse tumbled at least 15 feet from a narrow trail down a ravine in unincorporated Marin County, according to fire officials. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Duchscherer is A's lone All-Star Jul 7, 2008
Duchscherer is the A's lone All-Star. Article:Duchscherer is the A's lone All-Star:/c/a/2008/07/06/AS.DTL Article:Duchscherer is the A's lone All-Star:/c/a/2008/07/06/AS.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Exchange students need host families Jul 2, 2008
For more information, call Fayette Klug at (402) 750-6219 or (402) 379-0391 or the STS national office toll free at 1-800-522-4678. Read Comments > | Share This Story. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Blessing of fleet reflects the times Jun 30, 2008
This year's fiesta featured carnival rides, boat races, and greasy pole contests ... Men marched down Washington Street with statues of Sts. (Boston Globe)
Slow Food Nation comes to San Francisco Jun 30, 2008
"Instead, I see a Kentucky Fried Chicken and a Taco Bell. Our fast-food culture is the primary contributor to the health care costs in this country.". Waters complains that people don't even know how to cook anymore. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
'HRD minister has injected AIDS into IITs' Jun 29, 2008
5% and 27% posts for SCs, STs and OBCs respectively. For science and technology subjects, posts will be reserved for lecturers and assistant professors. (Times of India)
OBC vacancies: backlog to be cleared Jun 27, 2008
This decision paves the way for a special drive to recruit OBCs for over 28,000 reserved posts ... However, Parliament, through the 81st amendment to the Constitution, had made an exception to this principle enabling the government to fill vacancies accumulated from previous years through special recruitment drives for SCs and STs ... The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) also gave its approval for continuation of the Grant-in-Aid scheme to voluntary organisations working for the... (Hindu)
How to be hip, stay safe on the playa Jun 23, 2008
"This is a way for the Prepare for the Playa community to give back and support the artists that create the art we go out to see each year in the desert," Doran said. At 6:30 this evening, Peter Hudson is scheduled to present his newest creation, "Tantalus," which his Web site describes as a 24-foot diameter stroboscopic zoetrope resembling an Uncle Sam top hat from which "20 agonizing bodies will forever be grasping for the golden watch" around the brim. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Everything seemingly is spinning out of control Jun 22, 2008
Food is becoming scarcer and more expensive on a worldwide scale, due to increased consumption in growing countries such as China and India and rising fuel costs ... American University historian Allan J. Lichtman notes that the U.S. has endured comparable periods and worse, including the economic stagflation (stagnant growth combined with inflation) and Iran hostage crisis of 1980; the dawn of the Cold War, the Korean War and the hysterical hunts for domestic Communists in the late 1940s and... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
House to vote on war funds, unemployment benefits Jun 19, 2008
Conservative "Blue Dog" Democrats are upset that the new GI Bill benefits, with co 00001873 sts tentatively estimated at $62 billion over the next decade, will be added to the deficit instead of being "paid for" as called for under House rules. "We know the day of reckoning is coming," said Rep. (FOX 11, AZ)
Green Design Elements as Profit Centers Jun 16, 2008
"As green design concepts have become more mainstream, there is a growing movement to find unique products that improve indoor air quality, reduce energy costs and protect the environment all while enhancing personal comfort," sais Peter Newman, President of Speedheat, makers of the Generation4TM electric radiant floor heating systems ... Recognizing the power afforded by mother nature, Alan Hahn, a career entrepreneur and Silicon Valley "gun for hire" famous for making the shared tenant... (RealtyTimes)
Streetcars crash in downtown Toronto Jun 12, 2008
Two streetcars collided at Bay and Dundas Sts. just before 6 a.m. today. (Canoe.ca)
Still lovin' at after 50 years: Muscatine veterinarian Dale Longtin celebrates a half century of practice, and hes still going strong (4) Jun 11, 2008
Past president and current board member of the Eastern Iowa Veterinary Association; past president of the Midwest Small Animal Association; past president of the Board of Directors of the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association; parish council for Sts. Mary and Mathias Church in Muscatine; past president of the local American Red Cross unit. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
You know you are from Lodi if ... Jun 7, 2008
" M2CW wrote on Jun 6, 2008 3:28 PM:" LNS Editor-who is MCW and why are my posts being duplicated ... The Blimp wrote on Jun 4, 2008 8:39 AM:" Playing pinball machines in the back room, behind the beaded curtain, at Westside Market, on the corner of Locust and California Sts. " ... CrispyBacon wrote on Jun 3, 2008 3:45 PM:" Wow, for someone so young, you sure write as if you're addressing the older crowd. How many graduates of '08 remember when there was only one school? None. We weren't even... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Therese Fromm May 31, 2008
Services will be held Saturday, May 31 at 1 p.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance with burial in the Sts ... Fromm is survived by sons John of Defiance and Pete (Marla) of Ankeny; daughter Mary (John) Dentlinger of Manning; sister Peggy (Martin) Schwarte of Harlan; brother Mike Kaufman of Omaha; brothers-in-law Leo (Ann) Fromm of Marshalltown and Gordon Weller of Westside; sisters-in-law Virginia Muellman of Omaha and Vivian Kaufman of Woodbine; and five grandchildren. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
City pays $15M to settle negligence claim May 29, 2008
bOB wrote on May 28, 2008 7:19 PM:" This is not the only problem area at our schools crossings in Hanford.. Check out the corner of Beulah and E. Cameron Sts. .No crosswalk, and there should be STOP signs put on both sides of E. Cameron.. And at JFK School there needs to be a cross walk across Florinda at Sequoia St.. And then some one needs to educate the bus drivers they also need to obey the laws of the road..I pick up 2 grand kids in this area every day that school is in session and the area... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Gujjars' dead breathe life into stir May 27, 2008
Dead bodies breathe life into Gujjar protests - Sify ... Dead bodies breathe life into Gujjar protests ... The entire landscape the rail tracks and the fields around them now only hosts some 3,000 angry Gujjar men, women and children. (Sify.com, India)
Schwarzenegger visits state's Capitol Hill Dems May 24, 2008
"We have such a community of interests in the environment, health care and in disaster relief for our state. It's an exciting time because we're on the same agenda," said Rep. George Miller, D-Martinez, a close adviser to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Dalai Lama Reaches Out To Non-Buddhists In UK May 24, 2008
Dalai Lama Mixes Religion, Politics On UK Visit, Reaches Out To Non-Buddhists, Athei 00001242 sts ... The Dalai Lama told The Associated Press that several of his talks will deal primarily with Buddhist themes but most will be aimed at non-Buddhists, including those who hold no religious beliefs and do not believe in God ... "So, of course, non-Buddhists and even atheists can participate. I was in America teaching and a Catholic monk also participated with me.". (CBS News -- World)
Another fire hits downtown Barrie May 22, 2008
Last July, a heritage building was destroyed at the intersection of Mary and Dunlop Sts. All three fires occurred within a few blocks. (Toronto Star)
American killed in Mexican beach town May 20, 2008
The 1999 dark-green Cadillac STS sedan had been reported stolen in the U.S. in February, Gonzalez said ... Of those 22, seven have been killed, three more were wounded and all but one of the others have quit their posts. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Biotech could run into a rough patch May 20, 2008
The two drugs have a related structure, but Genentech insists that only Lucentis was designed to be safe and effective as an eye injection. The South San Francisco company declined to do a head-to-head trial, but the government eye institute, a unit of the National Institutes of Health, put up the funding at the urging of Medicare advisers, IMS said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Same-sex marriage decision may help Republicans May 17, 2008
President Bush seized on the issue and pledged to support a federal constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, a move analysts say helped his re-election by energizing religious conservatives ... Hillary Rodham Clinton would prefer to see front and center - polls show the public trusts the Democrats more on key issues like health care and the economy. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Fire breaks out on top of St. Mike's hospital May 17, 2008
Stretches of Bond and Shuter Sts. adjacent to the hospital have been closed. (Toronto Star)
SFK Pulp Fund reports results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2008 May 16, 2008
This increase resulted mainly from higher energy and fuel costs and from slightly higher wood fibre costs ... Outlook ------- "Market conditions for NBSK pulp remain balanced and wood fibre availability and higher fibre prices contribute to sustained market prices. While the hardwood pulp market remains tight, more tonnage is made available on the NBSK pulp market. However, the spring maintenance outage will prevent further increases of pulp inventories and should keep prices stable. Also, some... (Canada Newswire)
Adherex Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results May 13, 2008
We have multiple products in the clinical stage of development, including eniluracil, ADH-1 and sodium thiosulfate (STS) ... STS is a chemoprotectant being developed to reduce or prevent hearing loss that may result from treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy drugs. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Breast Cancer Tumors Grow Faster In Younger Women May 9, 2008
"We found that mammography screen test sensitivity (STS) increases sharply with increased tumour size, as one might expect. Detection rates are just 26% for a 5 mm tumour but increase to 91% once a tumour is 10 mm in size." The team compared their model with the previously used Markov model for tumour progression, and found its predictive power to be almost twice as accurate as the Markov model, in addition to providing new estimates directly linked to tumour size ... 2, 2007) Magnetic resonance... (Science Daily)
Religion Briefs May 8, 2008
Friends and guests are always welcome ... The Anger Workbook costs $16 ... Boy Scout Troop 204 will hold a spaghetti dinner at 7 p.m. May 31 at Sts. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
Funeral notices - 05/07/08 (59) May 8, 2008
A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 9, at Sts ... The family suggests donations be made to Fort Harrison for the TVs for Vets program. (Helena Independent Record)
Lebanon Police Department (21) May 8, 2008
10:15 a.m. Two-vehicle, non-injury accident near S. 2nd and W. Oak sts ... 7:12 p.m. 38-year-old man taken into custody for detox near S. Main and A sts ... Two dogs at large near W. Ash and 10th sts. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Couch named president-elect of JHSMH medical staff May 3, 2008
Couch, currently medical director of Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital's emergency department, has been a member of the hospital staff since 1986. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Bank of America's profit drops 77 percent in first quarter Apr 21, 2008
Analysts on average expected a profit of 41 cents per share on revenue of $16 ... 01 billion, "due to rising credit costs particularly in the home equity, small business and homebuilder portfolios." ... In the bank's consumer unit, which includes the nation's biggest credit card business and retail branch network, revenue rose 17 percent, while earnings dropped 59 percent due to increased credit costs. (The Daily Reflector)
Hanesbrands 1st-quarter earnings triple even as sales fall Apr 21, 2008
Analysts surveyed by Thomson Financial expected profit of 33 cents per share on higher revenue of $1. 05 billion. (The Daily Reflector)
North Carolina now taping murder suspect statements Apr 21, 2008
2005 Cadillac STS, RED, Miles: 48,128, Price. 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT LS, Black, Price: Please Call. (The Daily Reflector)
Forbes Names Top Gas-Guzzling Autos Apr 17, 2008
It turns out that the cars that'll take a bite out of your budget for fuel costs are also likely to catch some stares of admiration as they're tearing up the road. And those family-focused haulers can also take a chunk out of our income if you find yourself behind the wheel often. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Police and Fire Apr 17, 2008
Organizers of a prayer ceremony hoped to promote unity by playing a seven-foot Grandmother drum that is intended to symbolize the universal heart of all races at Chapman Middle School, but the April 4 ritual ended with the arrests of four protesters who challenged the validity of the event ... 6:15 p.m. Accident, Bridge And North Sts. (Weymouth News, MA)
Celebrations Apr 17, 2008
Angela Trimmis and George Triantafilopoulos announce their marriage on Sunday, July 1, 2007, at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Cambridge. (Newton Tab, MA)
Monogram Biosciences to Present at the JMP Securities Seventh Annual Research Conference Apr 15, 2008
To access the live audio broadcast or the subsequent archived recording, log on to and go to the investor relations section ("Investors/Media" tab) and click on the "Events sts" link provided on the sidebar menu on the page ... The Company's products are designed to help doctors optimize treatment regimens for their patients that lead to better outcomes and reduced costs. (PR Newswire)
Schneck parking lot decision tabled Apr 15, 2008
A request by Schneck Medical Center to vary from residential zoning on Poplar and Brown Sts. for a parking lot was tabled at the petitioners request. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
