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Happening Today Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:14AMTUESDAY, JULY 19
The Life and Logic of an Anti-Abortion Protester Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:35AMThree days a week, 79-year-old Dick Retta camps out in front of the Planned Parenthood clinic in Washington, D.C. and tries to stop women from receiving abortions. Last week, the U.S. Justice Department filed suit against Retta for succeeding: According to the claim, Retta violated the 1994 Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act when he “physically obstructed a patient and volunteer ...
Temps to near 100 degrees by mid-week Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:18AMYou may be outside working or having fun one minute and feel sick the next. Doctors warn heat related illnesses can strike anyone at anytime. Knowing the warning signs to watch and knowing the truth from the myths can help save your life or the life of someone else.
Keep Summer Fresh and Fun Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:00AMMISSION, KS--(Marketwire - 07/18/11) - (Family Features) 'Tis the season... for embracing the great outdoors and a whole host of invigorating activities. But without proper care, the sweet smells of summer can turn into the stench of sweaty clothes and sports equipment, and the go-to gear and toys can get layered up with gunk. Whether you are hosting an outdoor barbeque or hitting the beach for ...
Missing woman's friends, family hold vigil Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:22AMOne by one, about 100 people lit candles during a vigil held for a missing Reynoldsburg woman Thursday night on The Oval on the center of Ohio State's campus.
Happenings Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:12AMSUNDAY, JULY 17
Fabulous & Frugal: Reader shares tips for budget vacations Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:00AMWhen I wrote the vacation piece I didn't imagine so many people would write in wanting to share their stories.
Avoid Infection From Mosquito Bites Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:59PMThe Virginia Department of Health is offering some tips on how to prevent getting bitten from mosquitoes.
What's coming up in your area -- a calendar listing Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:19AMTHURSDAY, July 14
North Plains Groundwater Conservation District and Cities Present "Operation: Summer Showers" Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:25AMThe long months of no rain, high winds and high heat have caused water demand to peak and municipalities’ supplies to plummet. Two of the biggest users of water in the summertime have to do with showers.
Be Better At Everything: How to host a successful yard sale Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:32AMCassie Semerad, 26, shared tips for making sure you end up with more than $20 in your pocket.
North Central Community Calendar — July 14-21 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:14PMshare: digg facebook twitter Send your North Central public event notices (including recreational sports) for free to Edmond Ortiz at eortiz@primetimenewspapers.com; by fax at 250-3350; or by mail to him in c/o North Central News, P.O. Box 2171, San Antonio, TX 78297-2171. North Central Baptist Hospital hosts support groups and free educational programs: couples ...
Blissful Cat Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:17AMNo one likes fleas. Whether you're a frustrated owner or an itchy cat, those little stinkers can make everyone's lives miserable. Here are three of the newest flea-control products for cats.
Portsmouth area community calendar Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:03AMPlease send Portsmouth area community calendar items to community@seacoastonline.com.
A Compass for Conservative Politics Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:59PMNewsmax has become a potent force by offering what its chief executive calls "news that Americans in the heartland would like to see."
Burdens of proof Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 6:00AMWhen Meranda Faith Hayden disappeared in April 2006, her father began searching the sprawling Bristol, Va., public housing projects where his daughter spent her time. For six months, day and night, he walked its sidewalks and streets, asking each person he passed if they’d seen her. He came across a man named Oadis William White III, who looked him straight in the eye and said he’d never heard ...
Happenings Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 2:14AMSUNDAY, JULY 10
Celebrating our home and native nutrition Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 2:30PMChoosing to eat locally grown and raised food can extend lessons to children about what's in their diets, where it comes from and how it's grown.
Wrong Fertilizer May Be Hurting Sycamores Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 2:08AMQ: We have two large sycamore trees in the lawn that have always done well. Lately, they seem to hav ...
Street Flooding Leaves Some Drivers Stranded During Evening Commute Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 8:30PMStreet flooding has left some drivers stranded in the high water during an evening storm in the Denver metro area Thursday.
Gardeners' Dirt: Gardening course will get you started in right direction Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:02PMDo you remember your first time in a garden? I can. I was about 10 years old when I sent off for a seed sales kit offered through an issue of Boys Life. All I had to do was place my order, then sell those seeds to every neighbor brave enough to answer their door. So simple, a 10-year-old could do it, right? I did manage to rid myself of several packets, but my friend and neighbor Ben Schultz ...
Young, jobless and not alone: Quarter of teens out of work this summer Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:28PMMichael Hendrickson and Jaliesa Washington live about 15 miles apart. Although they attend different high schools, they have much in common. Both are 16 years old. Both are out of school for the summer. Both are out of work and
Nine Tips to Ease Your Routine and Stay Green this Summer Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:13PMWith summer in full swing, who wants to spend their free time on cleaning and household chores According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 84 percent of women spend an average of 2.6 hours per day on household activities such as cleaning, lawn care, and cooking. No wonder 72 percent of women feel they work a second shift, as found by a recent survey conducted by Maid Brigade and Mom Corps ...
Bulletin Board Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 1:38PMFraserside Community Services celebrates Community Living Month with a spooktacular fall celebration from 3 to 7 p.m. at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave. in Port Coquitlam. Admission is by donation to the food bank. Information: www.fraserside.bc.ca.
Hoover Hard at Work Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 10:30PMHOOVER, Ala. (WIAT)- Quamaine Kimble is not your average teenager. He spends most of his summer working. He has two summer jobs. Bagging groceries at Publix, and masterminding his own lawn care service. Quamaine says, his job at Publix simply wasn't cutting it. So he decided to get another job, cutting lawns. "I decided why not do something I'm pretty good at, so I'll cut some grass," says ...
Independence Day Safety Tips For Geeks and Dads (GeekDad Wayback Machine) Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 6:36AMTomorrow is Independence Day and that means Barbecues, family get-togethers, sunshine and perhaps the beach. It also means fireworks. Tons and tons of fireworks. Ranging from hand-held sparklers to homemade explosives bordering on illegal or actually being illegal. Here at GeekDad, we know all about the D.I.Y. mindset that is ingrained in all the GeekDads [...]
Keeping an eye on the eccentric Redheaded Woodpecker Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 3:20PMFor much of the summer I’ve had the luxury of a chauffeur in the person of my goddaughter, Marion.
Tips for hiring a reputable company to care for your lawn Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:31PMA healthy lawn reduces noise pollution, has a cooling effect during the hot season and converts carbon dioxide to oxygen. It also can add up to 15 percent to your property value, not to mention add curb appeal to your home and neighborhood.Hiring a lawn service can help ease the burdens of caring for your yard.
Community calendar: July 2, 2011 Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 6:05AMAn Independence Day celebration is scheduled from noon to 9:30 p.m. July 2 at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd.
Celebrate safely this July 4th Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:41AMA year ago, a Fayetteville family lost its home when early morning aerial fireworks ignited the dry yard, spreading fire to the house.
Happenings Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 2:14AMFRIDAY, JULY 1
If you just gotta shoot off some fireworks, then follow these expert safety precautions Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 10:35PMJuly 4 is just around the corner and the organized fireworks displays such as the one over Lake Peachtree in Peachtree City are a part of the annual observance. And legal or not, the national holiday always includes many other fireworks displays in neighborhoods across the area before the night is over. And July 4 is also a time to exercise caution and awareness when dealing with fireworks and ...
Time to To-Do Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 1:28PMSummer's here -- and so is your To-Do list.
Can your association cut services, even if it breaks with past practices? Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 3:48PMChecking governing documents is first place to start Back in the South Florida real estate boom days, condominium and homeowners associations promised a plethora of amenities and services – from landscaping to 24-hour security -- typically covered by maintenance fees. But many owners are finding such community niceties are disappearing as communities struggle to make ends meet.
Get tips to avoid dangers while having fun during the summertime Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 2:22AMSummer. Refreshing dips in pools and ocean waves, cookouts, free concerts courtesy of birds and katydids.
The Value of Home Warranties: Protect Your Wallet Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 11:01AMMEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Home warranties provide peace of mind for buyers and help sellers separate their home from competition. American Home Shield offers tips to help buyers and sellers make the most of home warranties.
Getting the best from yard sales Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 2:41AMHave you ever spent a Saturday morning going to yard sales?
‘Artists’ draw ire of authorities Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 11:43PMThe Courthouse on the Square is home to the powerful county Commissioners Court by day, its grounds an idyllic setting for family music events and picnics in the evenings. But late at night, when children are in bed and dogs have walked their masters home, it sometimes becomes a sandstone and granite canvas for a tagger's art.
Sumner star made NBA, hit hard times Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 7:36PMMarshall Rogers' short pro stint was followed by years of illness, loss of his legs before he died.
5 common turf diseases Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 2:32AMIt may seem impossible to keep perfect green turf. However, most lawn problems are caused by a handful of diseases and bugs that largely can be prevented and controlled with the proper lawn care. Here are ways to identify five of the most common turf diseases, and some expert solutions.
Time to To-Do 0 Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 5:57PMSummer’s here — and so is your To-Do list.
Community Caqlendar – 6/23 Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 2:48PMCash and carry furniture sale , Wednesday, June 22, noon-4 p.m., and Thursday, June 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., St. André Health Care parking lot, 407 Pool St., Biddeford. St. André has been going through a series of renovations and has chairs, desks, and tables that will no longer be used.
Tulare County declares heat advisory warning Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 8:01AMWednesday’s daytime triple-digit temperature had many Porterville children scurrying to Murray Park and into the Porterville City Pool to cool down. By noon Wednesday, more than a dozen children waited for the doors to open. Johnny Garcia of...
American time use statistics released Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 2:11PMThe Bureau of Labor Statistics released their 2010 American Time Use Survey results on Wednesday. The report outlines the number of hours worked, spent in child care, spend on leisure, and spent on household activities by different age groups and genders.
BRIAN KEARNEY: 5 tips for proper home maintenance Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 6:49AMSummer is the perfect time to get ahead on your home maintenance checklist. Taking care of your home in the nicer weather is a great way to exercise, get some fresh air and maintain the value of your home. Not to mention your home will be safer and more cost efficient if you can catch problems like wear-and-tear before they become hazardous.
Happenings Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 2:15AMWEDNESDAY, JUNE 22
Air district warns of 'deteriorating' air quality, urges precautions Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 5:51PMThe San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District said that deteriorating air quality Valley-wide for t
West Nile Virus still a threat Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 3:07PM Since it was first discovered in mosquitos, birds, people and other North American animals in 1999, West Nile Virus has come to be recognized as a potential killer for which there is no treatment.
Calendar Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 12:35AMMark Your Calendar The College Station Noon Lions Club's "I Love America" Celebration will be July 4 at the George Bush Library. The museum will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. with free admission. Bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets. ...
Lawns, gardens need care in harsh summer ahead Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 11:25PMMARIETTA - Although Cobb County has experienced rain showers here and there over the past week, hot and dry weather remain the norm, causing concerns over a possible drought in the area. Through a...