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This is a Backgrounder On Health Care Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:08PMAbstract: This spring, after living under the costly failures of Obamacare-like health care legislation for two decades, the Maine Legislature enacted a set of patient-centered, market-based health care reforms.
Change to allow dog-sitting business comes up again Thursday Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:49PMBruce Baber's story has become somewhat of a cause célèbre in Gainesville with residents posting yard signs begging someone to “SAVE BRUCE.”
Gauging moral progress by animal welfare Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:01AMMahatma Gandhi acutely observed that "the greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." To seek to reduce the suffering of those who are completely under one's domination, and unable to fight back, is truly a mark of a civilized society. Charting the progress of animal-welfare legislation around the world is therefore an indication of moral ...
Port CEO Paul Anderson: ‘We’re making generational decisions’ Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:47AMPaul Anderson recently completed six months on the job as CEO of the Jacksonville Port Authority.
Police: Teen killed parents, then invited Facebook friends to a party Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:19AMNeighbors knew Tyler Hadley as a polite and respectful teen who played basketball with his father in the driveway and built forts of junked wood as a kid — not as someone who could kill his parents and throw a party while their bodies lay tucked beneath towels and other items in a locked bedroom.
Exclusive: Storm loan default rate up Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:40AMBill Maurer and his sister Carlene, owners of Beach Bowl on Fort Myers Beach, took out a $250,000 SBA disaster loan after Hurricane Charley to repair damage to their business. They have struggled to repay the loan for the last few years and have put the business up for sale.
Ace Hood f/ Rick Ross & Lil Wayne, "Hustle Hard (Remix)" Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:20PM[SOHH highlights a newly-released track each week and offers a unique look at the song and its message. In this edition, Florida rapper Ace hood discusses life before and after the "Hustle Hard (Remix)".] [Visit SOHH.com for more information]
LAUNCHING TODAY: FIRST ONLINE MARKETPLACE FOR PEER-TO-PEER HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:58PMMX.com today unveiled the first e-commerce site to facilitate the hospital-to-hospital exchange of intellectual property and administrative solutions that control costs and improve patient care. At MX.com, hospital executives can find 200 Solutions turnkey protocols, toolkits or guidelines to streamline hospital operations and solve challenges including: reducing expensive readmissions,...
Debate over proposed central Wis. farm Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:15PMPeople just west of Waushara County voiced their concerns about a factory farm dairy proposal and what it might mean to the water and air quality where they live.
Cable box, video games and computers chewing up more energy at homes Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:01PMCable boxes and other small electronics run 24 hours a day when they're plugged in, even when not being used.
The Tea Party And George W. Bush (AKA Moderate Republicans) Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:11PMSince the inception of the Tea Party movement, a recurring criticism or question by the media, liberals and other detractors has been the following: Where was the Tea Party when President George W. Bush and members of his Party were spending like drunken sailors and routinely disregarding or trampling the Constitution?
Closing costs in Florida rise to 12th-highest in U.S., survey finds Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:30PMClosing costs on a $200,000 house in Florida average $4,418 — the 12th-highest amount in the country, according to a survey released Monday by Bankrate Inc.
Spanish police seize €25 million in cash in crackdown on gang that laundered drug proceeds Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:39AMMADRID - Spanish police have seized €25 million ($35 million) in the house of a suspected international money launderer in what they say is the biggest seizure of cash in a raid in Spain.
Flexible Endoscopes - Global Pipeline Analysis, Competitive Landscape and Market Forecasts to 2017 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:50AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
Beekeepers Marketing Local Honey Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:29AMMany are getting licenses and starting to bottle their product.
AARP losing traction with Congress Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:01AMWASHINGTON — First, the AARP tried to convey disappointment. In May, the group launched a TV ad warning that Congress might try to cut Social Security and Medicare benefits as part of a deal to raise the national debt ceiling. "The country can do better," it said. Then, in June, it tried ridicule.
Republicans Pressing for a Balanced Budget Fail to Deliver Details on How Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:20PMCongressional Republicans are clear in their demand for a constitutional amendment forcing the government to balance its budget. What they’re not offering is clarity on how to get there.
View economy through our time machine Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:05PMStaring at the daily cascade of economic reports has become the latest American addiction. Unemployment claims, durable goods orders, the Case-Shiller Index, housing starts, consumer confidence ratings, GDP, the trade gap... Add in an overload of Bloomberg TV, and you’re as crazed as Mad Money ’s Jim Cramer.
Made in the shades: Sunglasses can be about style, substance or both (SLIDESHOW) Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:35PMIf you live in Florida, sunglasses are more of an appendage than protective eyewear.On the beach, fishing off the pier, driving or just walking around the block, it's rare to spot someone without them.When Ellie Parkin of Pace was 18, she purchased a pair of Louis Vuitton sunglasses for...
Haridopolos U.S. Senate campaign loses steam Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:50PMHigh-level staff departures. A dropoff in fundraising. A stinging tea party loss in his own back yard.
House Hunters' episode being filmed in Gainesville Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:24PMA crew for the popular HGTV show “House Hunters” was in Gainesville filming Saturday, showing a Colorado couple a home in the Ridgemont subdivision in northwest Gainesville.
Paul Lewis: Major league of scandals Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:09PMWe don't know we're born when it comes to sports scandals in this country. Livewire Warriors back Kevin Locke was recently cleared of what was originally touted as a sexual assault.This week in the US, baseball pitcher Roger Clemens...
MLS Expansion Rumors: Analyzing the Pretenders and Contenders for the 20th Spot Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:45AMThere’s no doubt that the MLS is on its way up in American society. Fifteen years ago it would have been impossible to think about the incredible production the league has endured since its inception. The MLS now boasts 18 teams, spread amongst each region, with many of these clubs becoming a top entertainment option in their respective location. In 1996, the league was begging cities to take on ...
Law & Order Briefs Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:01AMFiery interstate crash near downtown kills 1
Law and order Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:15AMST. LOUIS > Ex-art gallery owner sentenced • Brent A. Farris, the former owner of a Clayton art gallery who fled the country rather than serve 20 months in federal prison, was sentenced Friday to an additional 14 months for failure to appear.
Habitat house keeps Leavell family close Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:28PMBy WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The “Welcome Home” banner hanging on the
FSC Creating New Center From One of Architect's Unused Designs Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:08PMDesigns by acclaimed architect Frank Lloyd Wright are still being built on the campus of Florida Southern College, even though he died in 1959.
Haridopolos' U.S. Senate campaign may be stalling amid staff shakeup Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:56PMBy Marc Caputo and Adam C. Smith, Times/Herald Staff Writers Friday, July 15, 2011 High-level staff departures. A dropoff in fundraising. A stinging tea party loss in his own back yard. The U.S. Senate campaign of Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos is showing all the signs of stalling. The biggest setback for the Merritt Island Republican came late Thursday, as word trickled out that his ...
Ohio may refuse to set up health insurance marketplace, Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor says Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:07PMDespite indications Ohio was moving ahead, the lieutenant governor says it is undecided on whether it will set the kind of "exchange" that is the key part of the federal Affordable Care Act.
Haridopolos' U.S. Senate campaign showing signs of trouble Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:14PMHigh-level staff departures. A drop-off in fundraising. A stinging tea-party loss in his own backyard. The U.S. Senate campaign of Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos is showing all the signs of stalling.
Elephants in the room – Republican club holds inaugural meeting on Marco Island Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:23PMThe idea of a club for Marco Republicans seems redundant, said Don Farmer, standing outside CJ’s. The columnist pointed out that the island essentially is already an arm of the GOP. But local Republicans felt the need to get organized, and as a result, Wednesday evening saw the first meeting of the Caxambas Republican Club of Southwest Florida. The informal social event was held around the ...
The 'Potter' effect Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:19PMThere are millions of young adults and teens who have little memory of a world without Harry Potter; for children just entering middle school, there hasn't been a world without the boy wizard.
Harrington Moving & Storage Contributes to Community Through New Furniture and Goods Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:08PMTop New Jersey moving company, Harrington Moving & Storage, initiates donation of expensive furniture, from wealthy customers to those in need. The new venture is added to many other philanthropic activities that this unique company carries out. (PRWeb July 14, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8643246.htm
Chinese drywall settlement for thousands in Florida goes to court Thursday - PHOTOS Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:44PMA judge on Thursday is to review a proposed $54.5 million settlement agreement with Banner Supply Co., the Miami-based company that supplied the corrosive Chinese drywall board in thousands of homes across Florida. While the proposed multimillion-dollar settlement might sound generous, some attorneys are questioning whether it’s enough money to truly help homeowners.
Wanted: Memorabilia, photos for new museum in Frenchtown Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:11PMIf you live in Frenchtown or your family used to live in Frenchtown, it's time to dig into your attic and garage. A new museum is looking for photos and memorabilia from the days when Frenchtown was the heart of the black community.
A Tax Break for Cell Phone Users? Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:01PMTaxes on cell phone, tablet and other wireless bills keep rising, but relief may be on the way.
Atheist Activist Wachs Has No Plans to Back Down Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:38PMEllenBeth Wachs , a local leader for an atheist support group, poses in her home in Lakeland.
Internet cafe planned near Tower and Newberry roads Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:24PMAfter dropping plans for an Internet cafe on Southwest 13th Street, Allied Veterans of the World is pursuing a site near Newberry and Tower roads.
Tampa, Charlotte mayors: Don’t let debt ceiling debate delay funds for 2012 political conventions Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:36PMTAMPA — Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn and Charlotte N.C. Mayor Anthony Foxx went to Washington this week with the same message: Don’t let the partisan rancor over the national debt get in the way of a proposed $110 million federal appropriation for security at next year’s Republican and Democratic national conventions. “In spite of the debt ceiling debate and the sort of overheated rhetoric, we have ...
Island House Cafe pays homage to the Chicago Dog Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:25PMWhen one thinks of hot dogs, one may think of the Oscar Mayer wiener jingle, the famous Nathan’s hot dog eating contest, the popular destination Coney Island or simply the act of enjoying a frank in the ballpark. Whatever your vision may be, the hot dog is the all-American food and July is national hot dog month.
University of Florida, School of Journalism, Father and Daughter Team Lindsay Dicks and J.W. Dicks Earn Emmy ... Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:58PMOrlando, Fla. July 13, 2011 - Lindsay Dicks, CEO of CelebritySites, an online marketing agency in Orlando, along with her father JW Dicks, Esq., Founder of The Dicks and Nanton Celebrity Branding Agency, a Personal Branding Media, Marketing and PR firm, were recently honored to receive an Emmy Award nomination for their passionate work as Executive Producers on the inspirational short film...
Hard Rock Cafe maintains the rock 'n' roll fantasy after 40 years Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:49AMBy Sean Daly, Times Pop Music Critic Wednesday, July 13, 2011 When the first Hard Rock Cafe opened in London 40 years ago this summer, guests were watched closely as they came through the door, mainly because those guests might have been rock royals Eric Clapton or Pete Townshend, both of whom dined regularly at the place-to-be. These days, guests at the 150 Hard Rock Cafes in 53 countries are ...
A long way from the All-Star Game Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:06AMPITTSFIELD, Mass. -- In more ways than mere geography, this is as far as you can be from Phoenix's All-Star festivities and still call yourself a professional baseball player. While MLB celebrated its midsummer show business, the Pittsfield Colonials struggle to stay afloat in the baseball business. A member of the independent Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball -- the Can-Am ...
Inside Track victims contemplate group legal action Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:31AMInside Track promised riches but went bust. Now its property investors are going to court try to recoup their money In the summer of 2007, just before the house price bubble burst, buy-to-let seminar firm Inside Track claimed it sold one in every 12 new-build properties in the UK, in association with sister company Instant Access Properties. Its customers for these flats, and others in Spain and ...
Veteran GOP Campaigner Chase Takes Next Step With 87th District Bid Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:20AMWhile she is a first-time candidate, Jo-Ann Chase is no stranger to Loudoun and Virginia politics. In her years living in Virginia, Chase has worked to get a number of Republican politicians elected-including Gov. Bob McDonnell, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli and Del. Bob Marshall (R-13)-committed to the principles for which they stand.
Wilmington on DVD: 13 Assassins, The Cocoanuts, Season of the Witch, Hobo With a Shotgun Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:12AM13 Assassins , directed by Takashi Miike, is a samurai battle movie deluxe. It has moody landscapes, blistering action, and a great cast, especially Koji Yakusho as the brave, just warrior Shinzaemon, Masachika Ichimura as Shinzaemon's old friend and Shogunate counterpart Hanbei, and pretty-boy rocker Goro Inagaki as the homicidal madman heir Naritsugu.
Bank Records Show Questionable Spending By Kinloch Mayor Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:03AMKinloch City bank records released Tuesday under Freedom of Information requests show questionable spending by the city's indicted and now suspended mayor, Keith Conway. Hundreds of pages of bank records back up a federal indictment issued this spring against the elected mayor. Conway is charged with wire fraud and theft from a federal program.
WVU-P rapped in legislative audit Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:37PMCHARLESTON (AP) - West Virginia University-Parkersburg avoided competitive bidding to buy $1.
Kit makes Wrangler a pickup Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:13PMAfter teasing Jeep enthusiasts for over six years with promises that it was "considering" making a Wrangler-based pickup truck, Chrysler Group LLC this week officially launched its first Jeep pickup -- sort of -- since the Toledo-built Comanche disappeared in 1992.
Window on Pasco, July 13 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:11PMThe Window on Pasco roundup of brief news and public event items from our July 13 West Pasco editions.