Metro high school football roundup Nov 7, 2009
Abernathy scored on runs of 34, 32 and 4 yards in the first 14 minutes and Walter Ramsey returned an interception 21 yards for a touchdown late in the first quarter to give Westminster (7-3, 6-1 Region 6-AA) a 28-7 lead at intermission. The Titans (5-5, 2-5) parlayed the Wildcats lone turnover a fumble midway through the second quarter into a touchdown when quarterback Chris Lewis connected with Sam Farmer on a 37-yard score on third-and-12. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
It's Klein, Price, Holman, Shepherd and Scharff Nov 5, 2009
" I'm an optimist and believe all council members will vote on the facts, not on their hidden biases. I know. I said I was an optimist. Posted by Midtowner, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, 8 hours agoWell, for sure Price and Shepherd must have won their election thanks to union money. The unions are the ones who paid for the mailers that apparently influenced voters... How about the lawn signs? Were they also union financed? Are they now going to owe the unions? It would seem so. It... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Agents seize drugs, guns in East Palo Alto raid Nov 4, 2009
Palo Alto Online News. Uploaded: Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 9:08 AM. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
romantic exoticism Nov 4, 2009
Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was by far its most successful practitioner. Although credit for writing the first historical novel should probably go to Madame de Lafayette for her La Princess de Cl;ves (1678), Scott is generally considered to have developed the form as we know it today. (Harper's Magazine)
Aztecs' WR Brown likely out for the ... Nov 3, 2009
Noticeably absent from carrying the ball were true freshmen Walter Kazee and Anthony Miller. Kazee played, but didn't register a carry. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Suicide-prevention efforts focus on tracks Nov 3, 2009
" I have seen too much hand wringing with no solid solutions or help suggestions offered. Let's get out of denial and start LISTENING TO OUR KIDS Hello???????? are they not the "real experts" in living the Palo Alto lifestyle as a young person? (witness the treatment the young people received at the last evening panel....second class citizens behind the "experts") Think about this please..... Posted by OhlonePar, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, 2 hours agoMeMe, There's been... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Blueprint: Volunteer opportunities, calendar Nov 2, 2009
Cook's Trail Hike with S'mores - 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Sandy Creek Nature Center, 205 Old Commerce Road; hike 5 miles from Sandy Creek Nature Center to Lake Chapman with guide, Dr. Walter Cook, the trail's namesake; campfire and s'mores; $25; $20 faculty and staff; $15 students; register by Nov. 4; (706) 542-8030. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Monday, November 02, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Green-building advocates coming to Phoenix Nov 1, 2009
ASU Walter Cronkite College of Journalism and Mass Communications/Channel 8 Arizona PBS (KAET). ASU College of Nursing and Health Innovation Phase II.. (AZCentral -- Business)
Utah Men's Swimming and Diving Takes Down Arizona State Oct 31, 2009
The final first-place finisher for the Utes was Ellis Walter (Indianapolis, Ind. in the 1-meter dive with her score of 273. (Utahutes.com)
Settlement reached on Edgewood Plaza lawsuit Oct 30, 2009
" So the people who bought those Eichlers... Yes the Eichlers, the cheap blue-collar housing of it's time... So those people can justify spending 7 figures on them. Without the false sense that Eichlers are in some way special, they might have to accept the fact that the blue-collar standard of living in the 50's now is only available to the richest 1% of the population. Add a Comment Name: * Select your Neighborhood or School Community: * Neighborhoods - Adobe-Meadows - Barron Park - Charleston... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Gridiron Grump: Times, they are a changin' Oct 30, 2009
Jerry s Kids 27, R.I.P. Walter Jones 21. N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia: No way the G-Men lose three in a row. (Longview Daily News, WA)
'Average' Palo Alto students rank high statewide Oct 29, 2009
" Posted by Mary, a member of the Gunn High School community, 6 hours agoDear Walter W. You have quite a sense of humor. Guess the kids are smarter than you as well. Posted by Sharon, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, 6 hours agoThere is no valid argument for having unions in any Government jobs, local,state or federal. The state is not going to go out of business so they need no protection. Posted by go IB!, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, 5 hours ago Mary, IB is actually a... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Pokes and Utes tee it up in Mountain West fray Oct 29, 2009
The secondary, which has had to deal with season-ending injuries to players like Willie Glasper (knee) and Walter Thurmond III (knee), still possesses playmakers like safeties Javes Lewis (44 tackles, one sack, two INTs, one fumble recovery) and John Boyett (43 tackles, two INTs) and cover corner Talmadge Jackson III (26 tackles, two INTs). Coach Kelly has been impressed with the defensive effort of late. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Beasley sculpture approved for Mitchell library Oct 28, 2009
" The mandate cannot be changed? especially in touch economic times? Surely the council, which has found creative ways to use our money, could have tweaked the mandate. And if the mandate could not be changed should all the money be used for 1 piece of art (even if it is a Bruce Beasley) Posted by Jamie S., a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, 11 hours agoI understand that everyone has their opinions on "art" but seriously.... Palo Alto has the ugliest art/sculptures I have ever seen. I won't... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
› We're the greatest - ANCYL Oct 28, 2009
Citing the example of African National Congress leaders such as Anton Lembede, Nelson Mandela, Oliver Tambo, Walter Sisulu, and AP Mda, the ANC said its youth division had long produced "leaders of distinction". The party said more recently, Peter Mokaba, Malusi Gigaba and Fikile Mbalula had all become members of the party's national executive committee. (iAfrica.com)
Superintendent releases statement on suicide Oct 27, 2009
" Obviously the death is caused by some semblance of conflict - internally or externally, or both. Just as it would be difficult to stop another suicide, it would be difficult to shut down an outlet for ANYONE, not just teens, to vent, express themselves. Freedom of Speech is one thing, ALLOWING anyone - yes, even those under 18 - to speak is healthy, just so long as they understand it's to create communication for better understanding. Fewer but basic guidelines for "venting" would be helpful.... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Hanging and hang gliding in and around Chattanooga Oct 27, 2009
Even the Environmental Protection Agency got into the act and proclaimed it "America's Dirtiest City," a fact that Walter Cronkite reported to the world. Long story short, an incensed Chattanooga cleaned up its act, and in the past couple of decades has scrubbed itself so shiny that it's now a centerpiece city of the South filled with culture, history, arts, entertainment, shopping, and antiquing. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Patriot League Football Release - 10.26.09 Oct 27, 2009
Patriot Leaguers Earning National Plaudits Randolph has the most name recognition of any Patriot League player, and his spot as one of the top candidates for The Walter Payton Award presented by The Sports Network to the Most Outstanding Player in the FCS validates his success. He also became the first Patriot Leaguer to earn a pair of weekly national honors this season, as he was named a National All-Star by College Sporting News on Monday for his performance in Holy Cross' 42-28 win over... (Patriotleague.com)
Click to read:Obesity: A Weighty Issue Oct 26, 2009
"In children, obesity rates are about four times higher than they were, say, 40 years ago," said Dr. Walter Willett, who chairs the nutrition department at the Harvard School of Public Health. "Part of the problem is we don't see the full impact of obesity until many decades later," he said. (CBS News)
Iraq casualties Oct 25, 2009
Died on September 19, 2004, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., of injuries sustained when a grenade exploded as he was clearing a house in Falluja, Iraq, on February 16, 2004 ... Died on May 8, 2009 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. of wounds sustained from a non-combat related incident at Forward Operating Base Olsen in Samarra, Iraq. (CNN -- Specials)
South Africa: A memorable tour Oct 25, 2009
Today he is a tour guide there, showing Nelson Mandela s jail cell, the brooding hallways, and the barren courtyard immortalized in photos of Mandela talking with Walter Sisulu, a fellow prisoner jailed for his leadership in the African National Congress, and of inmates breaking stones into road gravel with hammers. After 45 minutes of directing us, Talakumeni invited me into an office and calmly chilled my spine with piercing vignettes of his detentions and imprisonment. (Boston Globe)
Cumberland Valley thwarts Harrisburg football's rally Oct 25, 2009
Instead, the junior running back/outside linebacker told the brutal truth about his game-changing interception of Harrisburg junior quarterback Jalen Fitzpatrick in the pouring rain with 8:30 remaining in Saturday afternoons Mid-Penn Commonwealth Division game at Walter E. Severance Field on the John Harris campus. I was just in the right place at the right time, said Snyder, who easily grabbed the lazy lob from Fitzpatrick along the Harrisburg sideline. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Channing House tutors give, gain knowledge, rewards Oct 24, 2009
"We got them focused. On many levels, they are getting better. They have settled in," said Haas, a former teacher's aide at Walter Hays Elementary School ... - Walter Hays School. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Playpower, Inc. exiting Farmington Oct 24, 2009
Farmington Economic Development Director Walter Williams said Thursday that the IDA and city will work aggressively to secure a new tenant for the building. More Headlines. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Tonight's week 8 high school football game previews Oct 24, 2009
Site: Walter E. Severance Field, Harrisburg. Time: Saturday, 1 p.m.. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Feature story: It takes an 'urban' village Oct 24, 2009
" What are they talking about? What public transit is this near? A bus stop that is in "proximity" to any building on a major city street? Posted by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, 14 hours agoIt looks more like an urban prison to me rather than a village. I would hate to be a senior living there, dumped by my family behind those walls. Posted by Big Al, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, 9 hours agoIt takes a village- End Apartheid Posted by thoughts, a... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
PTA forum packed after latest student death Oct 23, 2009
" I didn't go to the meeting. What was the response for this request? I too would agree that we need to know more about the situation. Otherwise, we are all trying to solve this complicated issue blindly. We don't need any specific detail, nor any name. If we do not have any slight idea about the cause, how can we even start solving the problem? On the other hand, it's possible that we are all working on a wrong direction. It's too obvious that we have reached a situation where all solutions... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Heritage Commerce Corp Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter 2009 Oct 23, 2009
"We continue to see strong demand for Small Business Administration loans, and improvement in the secondary market for SBA loans allowed us to sell some of these loans, contributing to our third quarter and year-to-date noninterest income in 2009. We also saw solid sales activity in our residential housing portfolios, resulting in a continued reduction in our land and construction loan portfolio," said Walter Kaczmarek, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Additionally, we have seen our net... (Primezone Releases)
Open Space Steward: Exporting Chelmsford's farming expertise Oct 23, 2009
Despite the rain (and later snow), several gardeners cleared their plots at the Walter F. Lewis Community Garden at Sunny Meadow Farm on Sunday. A real sense of community again as people also helped their neighbors. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Palo Alto declares 'impasse' on negotiations Oct 23, 2009
" I have heard this too from some police officers I work with. Since Fire is taking their raises, Police will take them too now. SEIU will get the bulk of the cuts. Posted by q, a resident of the Adobe-Meadows neighborhood, 7 hours agoWhat's the deal if no contract is agreed? Is the status quo maintained? Posted by q, a resident of the Adobe-Meadows neighborhood, 7 hours agook, forget it, the article's been updated with the details. Posted by Mookie, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood,... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Foundation gives $100 million to hospital Oct 23, 2009
The present hospital is operating "beyond its intended capacity," and a new, larger hospital "will allow Packard Children's to sustain its mission -- to provide the community's children access to the most advanced cures, treatments and technologies, performed by the best minds in pediatric medicine, within a family-centered environment. Cost of the new hospital has been estimated at $1 billion. It is being reviewed by Palo Alto along with a $2.5 billion expansion of the main Stanford Hospital.... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Ghanmas send condolences to Schipsi family Oct 22, 2009
"At this time, to preserve the integrity of the investigation and ongoing prosecution of Bulos Zumot, the Ghanma's do not wish to release any further information. "The Ghanma family would like to thank the Palo Alto Police Department for the respect afforded to them during their thorough investigation of this matter and express their appreciation for their swift efforts in pursuing justice," the release concluded. Comments Posted by Joe, a resident of the Meadow Park neighborhood, 5 minutes... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Aztec Football Press Conference Quotes Oct 21, 2009
I see it as something kind of encouraging that we're kind of right there, with the way Walter [Kazee]'s running and Brandon [Sullivan]'s coming back and we've still got Davon [Brown] and a lot of other guys can make plays. I'm still positive; I still think we can make some plays in the running game. (Goaztecs.com)
Palo Alto eyes waste-to-energy facility Oct 21, 2009
" There's some wisdom there. The *last* think I want to do is truck my garbage 50 miles -- even if it's the greatest recycling place on earth. Though I admit the jury is out as to whether such a closed loop system is an economic win, there are other factors. There's unaccounted value in having a diversified energy supply: it's a good idea to have expertise in a variety of energy sources. And the existing "cheap" energy sources (coal, natural gas, etc.) have unaccounted external costs: CO2 and... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
College swimming: Falcons get off to solid start Oct 21, 2009
Julie Walter picked up a second-place finish in the 50 freestyle in 27. 21. (Odessa American, TX)
New Movie "Red Canyon" Available from Hollywood Video and Movie Gallery after October 20 Oct 19, 2009
Other members of the cast include: Christine Lakin, "Super Capers" and the "Hottie and the Nottie;" Tim Draxl, "Swimming Upstream;" Ankur Bhatt; Katie Maguire; Walter Rodriguez and Richard Pratt. Years after a brutal attack, Devon and his sister, Regina, return to the small town of Caineville to sell their mother's property and get on with their lives. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
DG on PX - Pac 10 Things We Learned In Week 7 Oct 19, 2009
-Prepare yourself for the underclassman exodus Consider this a preview of a column coming Tuesday or Wednesday, but after seeing what happened to Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford and tight end Jermaine Gresham and Oregon corner Walter Thurmond, expect every player with a sniff of the league to get out of Dodge as soon as possible. Dan Greenspan blogs about the Pac-10 for CollegeFootballNews. (WeAreSC.com)
Increasing Severity Of Bicycle Injuries Leads To Concerns About Cycling Infrastructure Oct 18, 2009
Zachary Hartman, BA; Ernest E. Moore, Jr., MD, FACS; Walter L. Biffl, MD, FACS; Catherine C. Cothren, MD, FACS; Jeffrey L. Johnson, MD, FACS; Carlton C. Barnett, Jr., MD, FACS; and Angela Sauaia, MD, participated in the study. Adapted from materials provided by , via. (Science Daily)
A new breed of volunteer Oct 17, 2009
There is not a day that goes by that someone doesn't turn in an application to volunteer," she said. Comments Posted by Nut Head, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, 8 hours agoWhat a nice story. I am very thankful that we have people like this in our community. Add a Comment Name: * Select your Neighborhood or School Community: * Neighborhoods - Adobe-Meadows - Barron Park - Charleston Gardens - Charleston Meadows - College Terrace - Community Center - Crescent Park - Downtown North -... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Palo Alto revising business-tax guidelines Oct 15, 2009
"The scare tactics are not going to come to fruition. "We're certainly going to work with businesses to make this work," he added, noting that this could include "cleaning up the language" in the tax ordinance. Drekmeier, like other supporters of the tax, argued that it is urgently needed to help close the city's $10 million structural deficit. The city has already trimmed its expenses by $3.7 million and the council hopes to save another $3 million through cuts in employee salaries and... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Residents fight to save sycamores at Paly Oct 15, 2009
" The city managers have nothing to do with this. Posted by Lou, a resident of Los Altos, 2 hours ago-Cubberly is so out of date it would be way too expensive to re-open as a high school. Not fiscally practical. Imagine the seismic/environmental upgrades that would need to be done for a campus that last served as a public school 30 years ago. -The desire is to get bleachers up to code with at least the same capacity. This means a larger footprint. Those bleachers there now are very old. New... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Junior rider competition Oct 15, 2009
Other riders included Ryan Severe on the Severe Livestock horse, Walter; Isaac Mori of Paradise Hill on his grandma Fillis horse Flipper; and Anna Van Norman of Tuscarora on a Van Norman Ranch horse. Patrick Wines of Ruby Valley on Candice and Gary Wines horse, Josy Rocky won the Junior Riders 9-12 class. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
After Vols' big win over UGA, UT coach lets it be known he's targeting Georgia's top prospects. Oct 14, 2009
Tennessee s Lane Kiffin declares recruiting war on Georgia. 12:54 am October 13, 2009, by Chip Towers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Elis End Non-League Slate at Lehigh Oct 14, 2009
The best debut campaign for a Yale head coach was the first, Walter Camp (13-0 and National Champs) in 1888 ... Hart was named Walter Camp Yale Player of the Game ... 4 average, also had a school record 12 punts against the Big Red (six inside the 20) on the way to Walter Camp Yale Player of the Game honors. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
'Hazardous' storm moving in on Midpeninsula Oct 13, 2009
com" Posted by Barbara, a resident of another community, 11 hours agoJust a reminder that you will need to fill your own bags, and should bring your own shovel. Posted by Mary Carlstead, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, 11 hours agoThis is a response to a message which we sent to Chief Dennis Burns this morning, The City is really on top of this approaching storm. This storm has nothing to do with California Avenue. It is a dangerous storm. So just don't sit there and... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Juneau Boys and Girls Club services extended 90 days Oct 11, 2009
To donate, volunteer or for more information, call Walter Majoros at 789-7610 or Brenda Hewitt at 463-5530 ... During those 90 days, JYS will be fundraising and will be working with people in the community to come up with a long-range plan to keep the new club going, or will find a way "to end the program responsibly" and give parents enough time to find somewhere else to put their kids, said JYS Executive Director Walter Majoros. (Juneau Empire)
Nanotube secrets of Damascus steel blade Oct 11, 2009
Sir Walter Scott's fictional tale of the Crusades described the Islamic army's swords as being "of a dull blue colour, marked with ten millions of meandering lines.". "To get the pattern, they made grooves into the blade and forged it to remove the steps. This was repeated many times," said Prof Paufler. (Yahoo News -- Nanotechnology)
'Knockout mice' and the school of hard knocks Oct 10, 2009
" They are eighth-graders Jahdai Espinoza, Fernanda Pineda and Owens Smith; seventh-graders Bruno Hernandez, Jocelyn Higuera and D'Andre Stamper; sixth-graders Anglean Johnson and Jesse Velasquez; and fifth-graders Miguel Angel Angulo and Jessica Moreno. Comments Posted by Dave Laurance, a resident of another community, 16 hours agoThank you so much for covering Dr. Capecchi's visit to Beechwood School. We are so proud of our school and appreciate any publicity that we receive. I think it is... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Click to read:Obama: Nobel Prize a "Call To Action" Oct 10, 2009
" by pigsinlipstick 00004000 October 9, 2009 1:06 PM EDT only a fool would believe anything liuke thatYOUR NEW PRESIDENT HAS DONE MORE FOR THE HOPE OF WORLD PEACETHEN ANYONE ELSE LATELY, AND IT IS NO SMALL WONDER WHY ONE OFOUR GREED DRIVEN REPUBLI'SWINE' POLITICIANS HAS NEVER WON THIS GREAT PRIZE. by OldGOPer October 9, 2009 10:47 PM EDT No Republicans have won the Nobel Prize for peace? Wasn't Teddy Roosevelt a Republican?Let's get our facts straight and not be like the Connies and make it up... (CBS News)
Travel briefs Oct 9, 2009
Besides alternative punk and rock groups, Voodoo offers a host of Louisiana favorites, including Walter Wolfman Washington and Trombone Shorty. The festival is set among City Park s lush lagoons and oak trees and celebrates music, as well as New Orleans food, arts and culture. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Business-license tax debates continue Oct 9, 2009
" ...because you aren't contributing that much in property taxes? Posted by WilliamR, a resident of the Fairmeadow neighborhood, 5 hours agoIf the business tax were dedicated to a specific project or program that was not currently being funded, we could debate it on the merits of whether or not the benefit was worth the imposition on the business community. But the tax is harder to defend if it is simply a general fund 'revenue enhancement'. Posted by bill, a resident of the Barron Park... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Veteran bikers, part II (3) Oct 8, 2009
Walter Bohn, 78, and Paul Woollett, 75 ... Walter and I are a little slower. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Koelbel buys large Grand County brokerage Oct 7, 2009
"Real estate buyers' preferences have changed," Walter "Buz" Koelbel Jr., president of Koelbel and Co., said in a statement ... Koelbel and Co. was started in 1952 by Walter Koelbel Sr. Over the years, the company's developments have included homes in communities such as The Preserve in Greenwood Village as well as commercial properties such as the Centennial Promenade retail center in Centennial and Centennial Valley business park in Louisville. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
H1N1 vaccine arrives at county health dept. Oct 7, 2009
"The nasal spray is being rolled out on a mass scale before the widespread introduction of the injectable vaccine. Some fear that the nasal spray will contribute to a wider pandemic, which will then provide governments with the crisis they need to make the injectable vaccine mandatory. This would accelerate the move to a state of emergency, cripple the US health care system, and would result in the need to have military, eventually UN troops, take control, notes TheFluCase.com. Also, all... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Oct 7, 2009
An easy weeper who could cry from "taking the Coca-Cola bottles back to the As he once said, he also was quick to anger and seemed to relish feuds. Paar tangled with Ed Sullivan over the high fees his CBS rival paid his guest stars. He took on critics, gossip columnist Walter Winchell and labor leader Jimmy Hoffa, who sued Paar and NBC after the Robert Kennedy interview. His most celebrated and revealing fracas involved his own bosses, after Paar told a story on air about a British woman... (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
Man stabbed, arrest made at Century 16 Oct 7, 2009
" While I can appreciate humor as much (or more) than anyone, there is something a bit weird or even creepy about some of the responses above. Is the point that modern gangs aren't "manly" enough? Maybe they could all enroll in one of those new "Masculinism" classes taught by the Value Voter gang. Next we'll hear "when I was your age our gangs had to haul Thompson's 20 miles in the snow". Posted by Gang Related, a resident of another community, 11 hours agoUsually when the cops say that about an... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Mountain West Conference Football Press Release Week No. 6 Oct 6, 2009
San Diego State RB Walter Kazee became the first Aztec true freshman to run for over 100 yards in a game since Lynell Hamilton in 2003. He is the second Aztec back to log a 100- yard rushing effort this season joining Brandon Sullivan, who had 24 carries for 111 yards against Southern Utah. (Themwc.com)
Football Scoreboard - Oct. 3, 2009 Oct 5, 2009
Freshman Walter Kazee rushes for 101 yards and a touchdown in a winning effort for SDSU.. TCU 39, SMU 14. (Themwc.com)
Growing numbers are biking, walking to school Oct 4, 2009
Posted by Native, a member of the Walter Hays School community, 2 hours ago ... - Walter Hays School. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Know Knew Books could be in its final chapter Oct 3, 2009
Posted by Walter, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, 12 hours ago ... No matter what Walter says, many of us want to buy books ... - Walter Hays School. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
I saw a man who danced with his wife! Oct 3, 2009
This song is in honor of a good friend of mine who, after 6 months at Walter Reed, is finally going to go home on Monday. It s semi-misogynistic, but every time I hear it, I think of her kicking butt and taking names. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Police mid-level managers forming own group Oct 2, 2009
" The larger mid-managers' group was comprised of 242 positions, including the seven police managers. There has been no vote relating to the Teamsters, according to a member of the organizing group. Comments Posted by Old Palo Alto, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, 4 hours agoThis is comical! All these cry babies are lucky to have a job. I say if they try to strike, fire them. What the unions do is leverage public safety for their own benefit. The taxpayers have had enough. I'm sick... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
High School Football Schedule For Oct. 12 Oct 2, 2009
Tuscarora 7 p.m. Linganore @ Westminster 7 p.m. Long Reach @ Marriotts Ridge 7 p.m. Loudoun County @ Park View 7:30 p.m. Madison @ Fairfax 7:30 p.m. Madison County @ Page County 7:30 p.m. Manassas Park @ Buckingham 7 p.m. Manchester Valley @ Catoctin 7 p.m. Marshall @ Stone Bridge 7:30 p.m. McDonough @ Chopticon 7 p.m. McLean @ South Lakes 7:30 p.m. Middlesex @ Rappahannock County 7 p.m. Middletown @ Thomas Johnson 7 p.m. Millbrook @ Kettle Run 7:30 p.m. Mount Vernon @ Centreville 7:30 p.m.... (W-USA News, DC)
Tsunami's 'fury' of waves leave misery, death in the Samoas Oct 1, 2009
Most read stories from USA TODAY. Most emailed stories from USA TODAY. (Florida Today)
Officials Cite Success Against al Qaeda Oct 1, 2009
From Our Partner: (Washington Post) This story was written by Karen DeYoung and Walter Pincus ... By Karen DeYoung and Walter Pincus. (CBS News -- US)
