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  • Streamline Health® Solutions Reports Q2 Results Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:01PMStreamline Health Solutions, Inc. today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2010, ended July 31, 2010.
  • BP Report Says a Series of Failures Led to Oil Spill Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:43PMThe internal report tries to undermine the notion that BP acted negligently, focusing on decisions by contractors like Transocean and Halliburton.
  • Weight-loss surgery 'could save millions' in UK Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 12:56PMBritain's National Health Service could save millions of pounds a year by offering more weight-loss surgery for obese patients, a medical study said Wednesday.
  • Washington town draws deaf-blind guests Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:58PMSEABECK — Elizabeth Walker enjoys riding bicycles, but because she lives in New York City she says its hard to get away from the bustle of busy streets to enjoy the peace that cycling brings. When she arrived in Seabeck for a retreat last week, she looked forward to hitting the road. But for Walker, it isn’t as easy as clicking on a helmet and pedaling down the road.
  • KU athletic director Perkins retires effective immediately Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:38PMLAWRENCE | Kansas athletic director Lew Perkins has retired effective immediately, according to a un
  • Haverford S.D. wrangles with class sizes Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:21PMHAVERFORD — District officials are once again grappling with class size issues, a perennial topic that follows months of monitoring projected enrollment figures for the upcoming year.
  • Green Berets prowled foothills at night on horseback Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:23PMBefore dawn one recent morning, as much of the city slept, a small group of elite Fort Carson soldiers was choppered onto a mountain clearing near Colorado Springs and left to find its way down — in the dark, on horseback. It’s an image straight...
  • American Express making plans to hide in plain sight Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:00PMAmerican Express has shrouded its major data-center project in secrecy from the moment that economic developers said in May that Guilford County had landed the $600 million project.
  • Old sport of paddleboarding catching on in South Florida Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 8:55PMIt's the latest fitness craze to consume image-obsessed South Florida. Embraced by kids, seniors -- and even their dogs -- standup paddleboarding is simple, relatively inexpensive and combines a full-body workout with outdoors exploration.
  • New hobbies and sports can be expensive, but don't have to break the bank Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:55PMCHICAGO — New hobbies and exercise regimes may broaden your horizons or shrink your waistline, but they also can break the bank if you are not careful.
  • Low-budget workouts: Sculpt yourself with inexpensive or homegrown equipment Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:47PMGym memberships and personal trainers are among the first to get cut when people streamline their budgets. But you can still look like you’re earning a million. Experts say you can get fit regardless of your financial situation.
  • Dutch waters: Feel the lure to fish for walleye Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 2:01PMWalleye fishing in the Netherlands? No chance. All they have here are canals and lakes full of carp and eels, right? Wrong.
  • Exercise equipment that makes routines less so Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:04PMInventions such as the Altus Rip Slide, CoreGlide, KoreFit and Spheerz enhance workouts through challenging, dynamic movements. Adding dynamic movement to strength exercises, such as doing a squat on a moving surface, is a good thing, forcing your body to balance, coordinate and challenge a wide range of muscle groups at once. Here are some dynamic new fitness products that encourage creativity ...
  • SWAT officer rues ‘Vietnam War-era’ gear Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:11PMMANILA, Philippines – Police Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) members who took part in the botched rescue of Hong Kong tourists in Manila on August 23 believe that they needed the proper gear to take down hostage-taker Rolando Mendoza.
  • Haverford officials grapple with classroom size Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:38AMHAVERFORD TWP — School district officials are once again grappling with class size issues, a perennial topic at the outset of each academic year.
  • Appreciative crowd enjoys Thunder Over the Valley event Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:19AMAirplane enthusiasts and families with children eagerly toured the planes on display last Saturday at the Thunder Over the Valley air show, walking through cargo craft and climbing into cockpits.
  • Hadfield's sights set on lofty goal from a young age Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:33AMChris Hadfield, the first Canadian to be named commander of the International Space Station, began his journey as a dedicated and focused young man, according to those who witnessed his first steps towards an accomplished career in space.
  • Chile mine rescue effort bolstered Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:44AMArrival of new machinery brings hope to relatives of 33 workers trapped underground for nearly one month.
  • Volunteer anglers share knowledge at Lovers Key Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:07AMGreg Bell tossed part of the white cast net over his right shoulder, lifted his two palms up and swung out to his left, like he was flinging a...
  • Bike sharing expands to north Minneapolis Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:29PMThe Minneapolis City Council on Friday approved the use of $228,500 in federal Recovery funds to improve biking infrastructure in north Minneapolis by expanding the Nice Ride Minnesota system into the area.
  • Form important for maximum gains Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:11PMWhen we start an exercise regime we all expect to achieve some form of improvement, be it more strength, bigger muscles weight loss or an improvement in speed and flexibility.
  • Bike Share Expands to North Minneapolis Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:31PMNice Rice, the bike sharing program in Minneapolis, is expanding to the city’s north side through the use of $228,500 in federal stimulus funds.
  • Rooivalk helicopter to fly at AAD, go operational in April Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:10PMThe Denel Aviation CSH-2A Rooivalk combat support helicopter will be released to operational service “within the next eight months” when the first five fully-certified locally-designed and manufact...
  • Seabeck deaf-blind retreat draws worldwide guests Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:13PMElizabeth Walker enjoys riding bicycles, but because she lives in New York City she says its hard to get away from the bustle of busy streets to enjoy the peace that cycling brings.
  • Park projects get green light from council Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:39PMNEWMAN - The latest in a series of park upgrades will soon be under way at several locations in the community.
  • The Leading Business Weekly Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:51AMMUZA Fredrick’s desperate situation hardly makes him recognisable as one of the vanguards of President Robert Mugabe’s often violent land reform that has seen politically linked chefs enjoying rich pickings.
  • How will freedom from financial fears change your life? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:38PMIt comes down to a choice: Do I want to spend more new or enjoy what I already have? The more you choose the latter, the sooner you reach financial stability and start reaching for your dreams.
  • 1st and 10 Foundation Having Successful Year Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:36PMChad Pennington's 1st and 10 Foundation has reached a milestone.
  • Grand Jury Says Criminals Work The System; Many Cases Languish For Years Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:05PMMembers of the Hamilton County Grand Jury said in a final report that career criminals have no fear of the justice system and are not adequately punished.
  • Operating helicopters to moving helidecks Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:52AMFor more than 20 years, the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority has led various initiatives to reduce the risks to helicopters operating to moving platforms in the North Sea. Dr Athena Scaperdas and Dr Paul Gallagher of Atkins describe one such project . . .
  • Small Pools Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:28AMFor chargeable periods beginning on or after the 'relevant date' (1 April 2008 or 6 April 2008) it will be possible to take an amount of allowance up to the remaining balance for "small" P&M general pools, or special rate pools (see below for special rate pool).
  • Parents Can Serve Up an Ace by Being Aware of Preventable Tennis Injuries for Junior Players Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:08AMWith more than 27 million players, tennis continues to be one of America’s fastest growing sports with participation having increased by more than 43 percent since 2000.
  • Jerome Jail fails Idaho Sheriff's Assn. inpection, again Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:21PMJerome, Idaho (KMVT) - The Jerome County Jail didn't pass the inspection by the Idaho Sheriff's Association two weeks ago; the jail overseer says the facility itself wasn't in compliance with eight mandatory areas, including overcrowding.
  • Luna Gold reports operational and financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:00PM(All figures expressed in US dollars, unless otherwise noted) VANCOUVER , Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Luna Gold Corp. (TSXV-LGC) ("Luna" or the "Company") today announces its results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 . The complete financial statements and management discussions and analysis are available for review at www.lunagold.com and should be ...
  • HEARTBEATS: South Amboy doctor donates medical equipment Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:28PMSOUTH AMBOY — Two weeks ago, I wrote in this column about the need for medical equipment — a fetal Doppler heartbeat monitor, an EKG machine, an automated external defibrillator and a machine to analyze blood, urine and fecal matter — at a clinic in the tiny Dominican Republic town of Catalina.
  • Improved tool developed for cycling fitness Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:14PMFor competitive bicyclists with goals -- whether competing in the Tour de France or aiming for the podium at a local race -- faster cycling comes from training regimens based on various zones of exercise intensity. New research from exercise scientists has found that effective training regimens, which generally are created after expensive, time-consuming laboratory tests, can be developed from a ...
  • Explorator Resources Reports on Drilling at El Espino-Results Continue to Add Confidence to Existing Resource Model ... Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:07PMTORONTO, ONTARIO-- (Marketwire - Aug. 30, 2010) - Explorator Resources Inc. ("Explorator" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:EXO) through its subsidiary Explorator SCM ("Explorator Chile", 51% owned by Sociedad Punta del Cobre S.A. and 49% owned by Explorator) reports results of an ongoing drilling campaign at the El Espino project in Chile. The diamond drill program for 2010 is currently budgeted ...
  • Canadian Phoenix Releases Second Quarter Results and Announces Termination of Sars Plan and Issuance of Options Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:27PMTSXV
  • Recreation, academic uses for healthplex Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:19PMWatch Video [...]
  • Fire simulator makes a stop in Brooklyn Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:50PM• Area firemen battle simulated blazes with the use of state fire simulator Area firefighters battles several blazes in Brooklyn on Sunday, Aug. 15. The fires weren’t an accident and they weren’t the act of an arsonists. The fires were part of a training exercise using a fire simulator through the Fire Service Training Bureau, [...]
  • Xentel Reports Second Quarter June 30, 2010 Results Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:30PMCALGARY, ALBERTA-- - Xentel DM Incorporated -
  • Xentel Reports Second Quarter June 30, 2010 Results Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:30PMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - 08/27/10) - Xentel DM Incorporated (TSX-V: XDM - News ) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Period ended June 30 Three months Six months --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2010 2009 2010 2009 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ 000's ...
  • HuffPost College Freshman 8 Sleep Contest Rules Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:53PMWhat's Your Reaction? The 2010 HuffPost College Sleep Challenge (the "Contest") is only open to contestants who are U.S. residents above 18 years old by June 22, 2010 and currently enrolled as a freshman in a US college or university. Void outside the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.
  • Emergency Response Complex nearing completion Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:37PMThe 17,000 square-foot White Pine County Emergency Response Complex is under budget and on schedule, says Kerry Sprouse, White Pine County Public Works director. Once completed the facility will house county fire response/airport response/ambulance services, its EMS coordinator, director of emergency management, and director and staff of the nuclear waste project. The state-of-the art facility ...
  • Television Pitch Derails Holiday Wish Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:23AMI was discussing the not-so-far-off Christmas holiday with my 7-year-old niece when she confessed her heart’s desire: some kind of bendy glowing stick things.
  • US Marines and IDF Battalion Participate in Joint Urban Warfare Exercise Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:55AMDuring a training drill at the Mala Urban Warfare Training Center (UWTC), participating soldiers work to overcome language barriers, and mutually appreciate each other through culture differences. ...
  • A dog's life -- physiotherapy for arthritic pets Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:38AMAnimals with osteoarthritis are generally offered the same types of physiotherapy as humans, although most of the methods have not been directly tested on animals. Recent work performed at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna addresses this deficit and shows that relatively simple measures such as walking uphill or over low obstacles can significantly help the bending of dogs' joints ...
  • Questor Technology Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:21AMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Aug. 25, 2010) - T
  • A dog's life -- physiotherapy for arthritic pets Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:02AM( University of Veterinary Medicine -- Vienna ) Animals with osteoarthritis are generally offered the same types of physiotherapy as humans, although most of the methods have not been directly tested on animals. Recent work performed at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna addresses this deficit and shows that relatively simple measures such as walking uphill or over low obstacles can ...
  • dELiA*s, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2010 Results Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:00AMNEW YORK----dELiA*s, Inc. , a direct marketing and retail company comprised of two lifestyle brands primarily targeting teenage girls and young women, today announced the results for its second quarter of fiscal 2010.