Opposition Leader and Shadow Transport Minister Kim Swan has congratulated the Road Safety Council on its recent helmet exchange initiative.
The campaign group offered a 20 percent discount on new helmets on Friday, July 16, for those handing in thei...
LOS ANGELES (Reuters Life!) – Want a piece of the action with Don Draper?
Emmy-award winning TV show 'Mad Men' is offering a walk-on role in the 1960s advertising drama in a charity auction that will partly benefit lung cancer treatment and research....
DATE: Aug 13, 2010 | CATEGORY: Other |
WRAPUP 4-USDA cuts world wheat view, but says no repeat of 08
+ Cuts world wheat crop by 2.3 pct, more than expected
+ World stocks down, still 40 pct above 2008 crisis levels
+ Cuts Russia crop by 15 pct to 45 mln Ts; exports 3 mln T
+ Big upgrades ...
Dear Dr. Gott: Seven years ago, I was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy due to numbness on the bottoms of both feet. My podiatrist made the diagnosis. Because I was not a diabetic or an alcoholic, he diagnosed idiopathic PN. I was 75 at the time. ...
DATE: Aug 13, 2010 | CATEGORY: Other |
EUGENE ROBINSON COLUMN
(Advance for Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, and thereafter. Web release
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time.)
(For Robinson clients only)
LESSONS FROM THE OIL SPILL
WASHINGTON -- Flying back to Washington from Pensacola...
Emergency room doctor Tiffany Keenan is returning to Haiti to visit two health clinics.
Dr. Keenan, who has worked in Haiti for four years, stepped up her efforts after the devastating earthquake on January 12.
She has visited the country four times ...
Clearwater Middle School students were featured on National Geographic Kids' website for their efforts in recreating the ship Patience.
The school decided to craft build a five-foot model as part of last year's 400th anniversary celebrations. The or...
LONDON (AP) — Workers at airport operator BAA have voted in favour of strike action that could close Britain's major airports this month.
Releasing details of the ballot yesterday, the Unite union said that it will decide on Monday what action it wil...
DATE: Aug 13, 2010 | CATEGORY: Other |
EUGENE ROBINSON COLUMN
(Advance for Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, and thereafter. Web release
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time.)
(For Robinson clients only)
LESSONS FROM THE OIL SPILL
WASHINGTON -- Flying back to Washington from Pensacola...
Dear Dr. Gott: I just wanted you to know that I have lost 155 pounds using your no-flour, no-sugar diet. I think I should be your spokesperson!
Seriously, I am a 56-year-old female teacher, and I wanted to get in shape before I retired a year ago. I ...
