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Nunes and Huntley tackle the issues Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:44PMLynn Nunes and Shirley Huntley are focusing on similar issues. FILE PHOTOS Lynn Nunes and state Sen. Shirley Huntley (D-Jamaica) may differ on gay marriage, with Nunes in favor and Huntley against, but when it comes to other important issues affecting the community like jobs, healthcare, education, seniors and veterans, their views are quite similar.
Gluckman: It is Hard to be a Teenager Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:43PMBeing an adolescent now is very different from being one just one or two generations ago and we will not understand the teenage years if we project our own experiences on to them.
Health survey planned Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:17PMThe Daily News Residents will soon be surveyed to help identify prevailing health issues in the municipality. The Rapid Risk Factor Surveillance System will provide timely data relevant to the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit.[...]
LDP leaders urged to maintain sanity Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:17PMKOTA KINABALU: Outspoken social activist Tan Sri Robert Phang has fervently appealed to LDP leaders to maintain their sanity and exercise greater wisdom in handling whatever differences they have with the Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) leadership.
Ojai seminar deals with dangers of drugs, alcohol Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:17PMParents, teens, educators and others heard about the dangers of teen alcohol and drug use at a meeting this week in Ojai. The county Behavioral Health Department's Alcohol and Drug Programs holds regular sessions around the county, including one Wednesday night at Chaparral Auditorium in Ojai.
Candidates for California Senate Seat Come to Debate Ready for Battle Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:13PMNot surprisingly in a state with 12 percent unemployment, jobs and the economy were major topics, but class and other social issues were also touched on.
Fewer Young Voters See Themselves as Democrats Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:13PMThough many students are liberals on social issues, the economic reality of a weak job market has taken a toll on their loyalties.
Bridget Riley and Wolfgang Tillmans Among Highlights of This Year's Frieze Talks Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:03PMBritish artist Bridget Riley poses with the Kaiser Ring of the City of Goslar after the award ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Goslar, Germany.
Congressman Arcuri Reassures Residents About Social Security Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:59PMThe Blue Frog Coffee House in Cortland was hopping with people who came out to listen to Congressman Arcuri talk about Social Security. Arcuri says he is standing strong to protect Social Security, Arcuri represents the 24th district, which has more than 137,000 Social Security recipients. "Clearly Social Security is one of the great safety nets that we have in this country. And it is something ...
Sen. Gillibrand Calls for Policy Change Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:59PMSenator Gillibrand came to Cortland Thursday to speak about a number of issues. Folkes wanted to ask the Senator about everything from education to immigration. Gillibrand says the country needs a policy change, immediately. "What we truly need in this country is a debate, and a real conversation, about what is the right size of our immigration policy. How do you right size it? Is it 5 million ...
Psych professor studies student adjustment Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:35PMDr. Colleen Conley studies surveys given to first-year students about being in college environment The results of a Loyola University Chicago survey from the 2009-10 school year show that getting involved in school-run activities helps students have a better personal adjustment to college, increases physical health and leads to a greater feeling of ...
NI society suffering 'breakdown' Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:35PMSociety in Northern Ireland is breaking down, with soaring levels of unemployment, family splits, mental illness and addiction, a think-tank has warned. Related Stories Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary pulls planes out of Belfast with a colourful broadside at our leaders Claudy bombing: Catholic Church 'more interested in making excuses' We’ll take incinerator battle all the way to Europe say ...
Chris Deri: The Business Case for Corporate Social Responsibility: Milton Friedman is Dead. Long Live Milton Friedman Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:18PMWe should not think of corporate responsibility as a separate program or box on a company's org-chart. Instead, these concepts should be considered essential tools for industry.
Hot Issues Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:17PMMOSCOW – Smoke and drink more, Russia's finance minister Alexei Kudrin urged citizens on Wednesday, explaining that higher consumption would help lift tax revenues for spending on social services.
Apple special event: 10 Things you need to know Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:17PMAll the info on the new iPod Shuffle, Nano, Touch and more Posted by Michael Sawh
NI society suffering 'breakdown' Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:17PMSociety in Northern Ireland is breaking down with soaring levels of unemployment family splits mental illness and addiction a think-tank has warned.
Beefs and bouquets Sept. 2 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:15PMA big field of flowers to my sister – Jeannie Horner. She is always the first person to help me with any problem. I am blessed to have her for my sister. Love Sandy Brimacombe.
2011 Presidential Race: Confusion In Niger Delta Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:14PMDESPITE the supposedly superficial support by the governors and some stakeholders of the South-South geo-political zone, for the presidential project of President Goodluck Jonathan, there is a simmering air of political uncertainty in the zone.
Is the tea party becoming the new Grand Old Party? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:09PMIs the tea party the new Republican Party? The grass-roots network of fed-up conservative-libertarian voters displayed its power in its biggest triumph of the election year: the toppling of Sen. Lisa Murkowski in Alaska's GOP primary. Political novice Joe Miller is the fifth tea party insurgent to win a GOP Senate nominating contest, an upset that few, if any, saw coming.
Bigger jails don't mean safer cities: A guest column by Byron Harrell Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:09PMIn the very near future, the New Orleans City Council will be asked to consider the construction of a very large parish prison. I believe that everyone involved in this discussion is acting in good faith and truly seeks a...
County caseworker dedicates nearly two decades to a job most hate - helping residents Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:13PMIt's not the most glamorous part of a lawmaker's duty, but for the people it helps, it can be the most important. It's casework: helping constituents navigate the bureaucratic maze that is government.
Former TV anchor among GOP winners in House races Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:12PMRepublicans chose name recognition and experience over several political newcomers in four congressional primaries in Connecticut on Tuesday night. Republican - Connecticut - United States - Politics - News presenter
DSWD chief to head RP delegation in ASEAN meet Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:12PMDepartment of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Soliman will head the Philippine delegation to an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meet in Vietnam from August 13 to 16.
Markey staff to hold office hours for seniors Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:09PMGREELEY — Staff members for U.S. Rep. Betsy Markey, D-Colo., will hold special office hours for seniors on Friday. The office hours, from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. will take place in the conference room above Markey's Greeley office, 822 7th St., according to a Markey release.
Buchanan draws challenger Baldauf Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:08PMMANATEE — Incumbent Vern Buchanan, of Sarasota, faces a challenge in his bid for a third term from Don Baldauf in the District 13 Republican primary Aug. 24.
The Lion in Summer Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:08PMThis past July was the warmest on record after two heat waves, but the 10-day heat wave that scorched New york in 1896 could have the distinction of doing something far more historic: putting Teddy Roosevelt in the White house.
Vague rules muddle social media compliance for elections Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:07PMAmbiguity continues to complicate how election officials determine who is in compliance with new state regulations requiring authority lines on campaign social media websites.
Business Briefs for Aug. 11 Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:04PMThe Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said that registration and license requirements are temporarily waived for haulers who transport such emergency supplies. Temporary waivers from weight and width restrictions also have been granted. The 15 percent discount off the regular adult fare on Northeast Regional trains is good ...
How can my child jumpstart his social skills for school? Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:00PMAs your child prepares for the new school year, it's a good time to talk about social-readiness skills. This is especially true if your child is transitioning to a new environment — from elementary to middle school, for instance, or from middle school to high school.
Beating cancer just the first step Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 8:56PMThey've done the hard yards and won - chemotherapy, radiotherapy, maybe even surgery. Survivor 1 - Cancer 0. But what next? Crushing fatigue, aches and psychological scars are still burdens cancer survivors have to bear but too often when the all-clear comes, they are expected to be back to normal straight away.
Federal Judge to Give Rulling on Calif. Gay Marriage Ban Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:45AMVoter-approved Prop 8 outlawed gay marriage after the state Supreme court legalized it. Watch Jaime Chambers' report SAN FRANCISCO -- The first word on whether California's same-sex marriage ban passes scrutiny under the U.S. Constitution is scheduled to come down Wednesday when a federal judge issues his ruling in a landmark case.
Science Is Fascinating And Fun, Says Australian Scientist Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:40AMKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Science is fascinating and fun, says the 2005 Australian Nobel Laureate for Physiology or Medicine, Professor Barry J. Marshall.
Don't Ask, Don't Tell: The Plight Of Gay Athletes In Pro Sports Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:35AMIn many ways, the modern world of professional sports offers a glimpse of diversity often unseen in other facets of life. Participants in a variety of athletic endeavors hail from many far-flung reaches of the planet, as globalization and technological advancement have improved the ability to scout and train athletes from around the world. Of course, not everyone is supportive of such diversity ...
BRIEFLY: Aug. 4 Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:35AMRead about what's happening in and around Plymouth.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:30AMThe H-1B visa program is used by U.S. employers to employ foreign nationals in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise in a specialized field and require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent as a minimum requirement.
Facebook to Double the Size of Oregon Data Center Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:29AMAugust 4, 2010 -- Social networking site Facebook has decided to double the size of its data center in Oregon before the first phase has even been constructed.
My Life in Therapy Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:28AMWhat 40 years of talking to analysts has — and hasn’t — taught me.
Exploring Central Asia's Drug Danger Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:27AMCentral Asia's emergence as a drug trafficking hub has helped cause a dramatic rise in narcotics use among residents of the region. The increase of drug use has, in turn, helped fuel potentially destabilizing social trends, including crime and health issues.
In Central African Republic, Violence, Traumatic Events Associated With Depression And Anxiety Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:23AMMore than three-quarters of adults in the Central African Republic report witnessing or personally experiencing traumatic events during the most recent wave of violence, and more than half meet criteria for depression or anxiety, according to a report in the August 4 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on violence and human rights. "For decades, the Central African Republic has experienced violence ...
Judge Gives The Go-Ahead To Virginia's Health Overhaul Challenge Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:22AMIn a ruling issued Monday, U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson refused to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Virginia challenging a key aspect of the health care overhaul. The next round of arguments in this case is scheduled for October. The Associated Press reports that the lawsuit has passed its first hurdle. "Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli claims in the lawsuit that Congress doesn't have ...
ReadWriteWeb Events Guide, 31 July 2010 Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 11:08AMWe're always on the lookout for upcoming Web tech events from around world. Know of something taking place that should appear here? Let us know in the comments below or contact us . You can import individual events in the Events Guide into Google Calendar using the link beside each entry, or download the entire thing as an iCal file (which is importable into Google Calendar, Outlook, Windows ...
Japan User Marks Twitter's 20 Billionth 'tweet' Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 11:05AMTwitter passed another milestone on Saturday with the sending of tweet number 20 billion. Twitter - Social Networking - Online Communities - Trending and Popularity - GigaTweet
Rand Paul softens rhetoric in bid for Senate seat Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 11:04AMA tea party success story in search of a statewide triumph, Kentucky Republican senatorial candidate Rand Paul volunteers that he’s spent two decades “popping off” about one issue or another. Not quite so much now, though.
Japan user marks Twitter's 20 billionth 'tweet' Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 10:57AMTwitter, the social networking site that allows users to say something in 140 characters or less, passed another milestone on Saturday with the sending of tweet number 20 billion.
Target, Best Buy Criticized for Donation to Tom Emmer Supporter Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 10:54AMThe Human Rights Campaign is criticizing retailing companies Target and Best Buy for making a donation to a political group supporting conservative Minnesota House member and gubernatorial hopeful Tom Emmer.
Merkel attends memorial for 21 Love Parade victims Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 10:46AMDUISBURG, Germany (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel attended a memorial service on Saturday for the 21 people killed in a stampede at the Love Parade techno music festival as pressure grew on the local mayor, her party ally, to resign.
Conservative roots go deep in Bloomington Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 10:45AM"You served a lot of masses there, didn't you, hon?" Nancy Brady asks her husband, Bill, at Holy Trinity in Downstate Bloomington, the church where they got married."We were altar boys," Brady says. Then, lowering his voice, he adds, smiling his trademark toothy grin: "But also, we'd get out of school because some of the older folks didn't have enough family to have pallbearers, so we'd work ...
Pleasanton Lawsuit Settlement Draws Praise Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 10:26AMA tentative lawsuit settlement agreement approved last week by the Pleasanton City Council will remove the housing cap from the general plan. Both the attorney general’s office and local business interests lauded the settlement agreement.
ORF, Fudan University to study rural economies and governance practices Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 10:20AMNew Delhi, July 31 : In a novel initiative, research institutes of India and China have agreed to undertake a two-year joint research project on rural political economies and governance practices in both the countries.
U.S. immigration laws made easy: Seminars aimed to teach new immigrants the role Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 10:15AMFrom figuring out how to get a social security card, to obtaining a driver's license, learning the ins and outs of immigration law,or just finding out about public services, being an immigrant in a new place requires processing a lot of new information.