'I'm a gigaholic' Nov 25, 2008
George Johnson, Hoddesdon, Herts ... I agree with George Johnson re goosebumps: whenever I catch a local band by chance, who are brilliant (but whom I did not know existed) the feeling I get is similar to an adrenaline rush - there's nothing like it. (BBC News -- UK)
George Johnson Nov 4, 2008
Bureau County Republican - Obituaries. Tuesday, November 4, 2008 12:00 AM CST. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
George R. Johnson Jr.: Elon School of Laws interim dean believes students should rise to community duties Oct 13, 2008
George Johnson sees parallels today with his experience on Capitol Hill 30 years ago. With the nation s economy showing signs of its ailing health every day, Johnson, who served as counsel for the U.S. House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs in the late 1970s, sees a repeat lackluster performance by the nation s current leaders amid an economic crisis. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Cravings call for eating clay Jul 8, 2008
This issue came to the attention of Dr. George Johnson, a retired obstetrician in Macon, when he reviewed the dietary habits of his pregnant patients with extreme anemia and found one common theme they were all eating kaolin ... In 1993, Dr. George Johnson started a campaign in Macon to try to get people to stop eating kaolin, which included a public service announcement that aired on a local television station. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Books and bees at the library Jun 27, 2008
George Johnson, an eight-year-old from Clarksville, managed to stay interested even though his father, Robert, is a beekeeper, too. I've helped my dad smoke bees and do lots of things with them, Johnson said. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
In Vermont, new VA chief hears complaints from veterans Jun 24, 2008
George Johnson, 52, of Goshen, N.H., a U.S. Air Force veteran, told Peake he'd been mistreated by a "rent-a-doc" at the hospital years ago, forcing emergency surgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in nearby Lebanon, N.H. He called some of the doctors and nurses at the hospital "saints," others "incompetent.". "I just hope you take care of the guys that are coming back now a lot better," he said. (Concord Monitor)
It Doesn't Take an Einstein Jun 18, 2008
George Johnson asked if "" can bridge the gap between science and religion. Daniel Engber reviewed the Newberg study of. (Slate)
SFA Honors Athletes at 2008 Champions Dinner May 2, 2008
Ralph Todd Award - June Irwin Award - JJ Jones Steve McCarty Award - Ashley Edwards Dick Wright Award - Zach Gardner Bob Shelton Award - Kathy McGough Award - Kari Hugie Jane Carter Award - Sumbo Adeniran Dianne Baker Award - Roxana Enica Equestrian English MVP - Elizabeth Landes Equestrian Western MVP - Jenny Martin Scotty Bailess Award - Jami Hill Michelle Reid Award - Lauren Railey Lucille Norton Award - Sue Gunter Award - Gary Blair Award - George Reese Award - Michael Smith and Kyle Robbins... (Sfajacks.com)
Classroom Notes (April 24) Apr 22, 2008
George Johnson, director of Student Development and Program Evaluation, will present survey results and answer questions. After the presentation, participants will be asked to take part in small focus groups in an attempt to gather more information about parent perceptions of the Needham Schools. (Needham Tab, MA)
Meet gala taps spirit of Prefontaine Apr 19, 2008
The World Link: Meet gala taps spirit of Prefontaine. Meet gala taps spirit of Prefontaine. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Thursday gathering precedes county meet Apr 16, 2008
George Johnson was the most valuable athlete at the 1946 county meet when he was a senior at Coquille High School and also set a record in the 200-yard hurdles. His son, Mike, later set a record that stood for many years in the 300-meter hurdles. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Book Review: 'The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments' Apr 16, 2008
The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments By George Johnson 192 pages ... A few, like the science writer George Johnson, also see beauty in the act of research. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Developer to pay Florence, but less than town's request Mar 9, 2008
FLORENCE - Housing developer George Johnson has agreed to reimburse the town of Florence $219,096 for its various professional expenses last year as it studied whether the town should buy Johnson Utilities. This figure falls about $89,324 short of what the town calculates it spent on accounting, engineering, financial feasibility, legal work and other bills. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Denis Strait Named NVFC Fireman Of The Year Jan 18, 2008
Hann recognized the top-10 responders (with number of responses in parentheses): George Johnson (38), Ron Powell (38), Rhonda Knable (41), Howard Messerly (42), Brian Strait (43), Jim Divelbliss (47), Steve Knable (49), David Stotler (53), John Beatty (53), Denis Strait (65), Mike Hann (110) and JR Sigel (118) ... In 2008, JR Sigel will take the reins as company chief, with Mike Hann as deputy chief, Brian Strait as assistant chief, Jim Divelbliss and George Johnson as captains, and Wavy Kirk... (Fulton County News, PA)
Builder has a change of heartMight repay Florence for failed utility purchase Jan 15, 2008
FLORENCE - Developer George Johnson is open to discussions with Florence regarding reimbursing the town for the more than $300,000 spent last year to study Johnson Utilities and whether the town should buy the company ... She also provided council members with a recent article on George Johnson and the wildlife and historical resources reportedly endangered by his activities. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Showing gratitude to veterans Dec 16, 2007
"That's what makes it such a special day," said Lt. George Johnson, of the Coast Guard. Each member of the crew that filed aboard the cutter Saturday had personal reasons for attending, including relatives or friends lost at sea in war. (The Palm Beach Post)
To China's dismay, U.S. to honor the Dalai Lama Oct 16, 2007
" The Dalai Lama also has his critics. His appearance at the 2005 meeting of the Society for Neuroscience drew objections from some who said his philosophy had no place in discussions of the sciences. Covering the Society for Neuroscience event for the Buddhism journal Tricycle, science author George Johnson dryly cited the Dalai Lama's "smile, the laugh, the childlike delight to be standing before so many well-wishers; the seeming lack of pretension and self-consciousness that keeps listeners... (USA Today)
Ordway citizens told to clean up Oct 4, 2007
George Johnson, town employee, will contact GBZ. Equipment, Inc and make the arrangements. (La Junta Tribune Democrat, CO)
Post your Comments County aims to finish Winchester Road Oct 1, 2007
Now the county is preparing to build the final 42 million piece, which will deliver an 8-mile-long ribbon of asphalt four lanes wide ---- with turn lanes ---- between Thompson Road and Domenigoni Parkway by 2010, county Transportation Director George Johnson said Friday. Following a Riverside County Board of Supervisors vote next week to secure 6 million in local funding for the project, the work is expected to start in late October, Johnson said. (North County Times)
Needmore Firefighters Home Gutted In Fire Sep 22, 2007
With extensive knowledge of firefighting, Needmore Volunteer Fire Co. Lt. George Johnson knew not to fling open his front door when he returned home late one evening with his wife, Laurie, to find smoke billowing from the Warfordsburg area residence ... Not feeling well, George Johnson grabbed a drink and decided to turn around. (Fulton County News, PA)
Family banks on future growth Aug 26, 2007
" After almost 20 years, development at Rancho Vistoso is winding down. "The amenities and quality that was promised has all been delivered," Oro Valley Mayor Paul Loomis said. Nearby, at La Osa Ranch, work is just beginning. The Wolfswinkel family acquired the 19,000-acre property from Scottsdale-based developer George Johnson, who planned to build 60,000 houses on the site, but he never could get the county to approve the plan. Wolfswinkel, who East Valley developer Bill Lund calls an... (AZCentral -- Business)
Post your Comments Several area bridges 'deficient' Aug 12, 2007
Caltrans has recommended that two of 122 county-owned bridges be replaced, said George Johnson, Riverside County transportation director. Both are along the Santa Ana River. (North County Times)
Marion closer to setting a world record Aug 7, 2007
It s great to know so many people in our area cared enough to spend the money for fuel and bring their tractors, said George Johnson, event coordinator. The quest for a place in the record book brought out the community and scores of visitors to witness the spectacle. (Cadillac News, MI)
Tractors needed to help set world record Jul 25, 2007
It was one of those ideas that came up while we were having a cup of coffee, said George Johnson, Marion Old Fashioned Days coordinator ... To register for the parade or for further details, people can call George Johnson at (231) 743-2129, Howard McCrimmon at (231) 743-2975, Jim Ryan at (231) 743-6363 or Frank Flemming at (231) 743-2461. (Cadillac News, MI)
Learning the ropes Jul 21, 2007
By , Staff writer Click byline for more stories by writer. First published: Friday, July 20, 2007. (Albany Times Union)
New attention focused on child abuse Jul 21, 2007
A spokesman for DHS, George Johnson, said cases investigated by the state s more than 1,000 child abuse specialists are difficult to bear because of the emotional and psychological scars that are left on young abuse and neglect victims. That s how it s affecting the children, Johnson said. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Traffic meters and HOV lanes come to Murrieta onramp Jul 20, 2007
Meters are probably headed there, and Scott Road as well, said county Transportation Director George Johnson. "I fully expect we'll do that as we develop those interchange projects," he said. (North County Times)
More of this story» Jun 22, 2007
George Johnson of Johnson Graphics in Decatur published his 540-page tome. Gill suffered a brain-stem stroke in 1988 and began writing a weekly column in 1989. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Drifters could explain sweet-potato travel Jun 1, 2007
Posted by: George Johnson. Well, gee, Thor Heyerdahl covered this pretty well in his late-1940's book Kon Tiki. (Nature News Service)
Today in History May 17 May 17, 2007
Singer-musician George Johnson (The Brothers Johnson) is 54. TV personality Kathleen Sullivan is 54. (MSNBC -- Race)
Newport Road opening delayed May 8, 2007
"It'll be a vital corridor," George Johnson, the county's transportation director, said of the realigned Newport. Several engineering issues delayed the opening of the project, including. (North County Times)
Area tourism spending, numbers down Apr 30, 2007
A hospitality enterprise headed by Wayne Huizenga Sr. and George Johnson Jr. is prepped to break ground on hotels for Hilton and Marriott at the southwest corner of Interstate 95 and 45th Street. And there's always next year. (The Palm Beach Post)
God Is in the Dendrites: Apr 26, 2007
- By George Johnson - Slate Magazine ... George Johnsonposted April 26, 2007 ... George Johnson, a 2005 Templeton-Cambridge Journalism Fellow, is the author of Fire in the Mind: Science, Faith, and the Search for Order. (Slate)
Tuscumbia concerned about park vandalism Apr 3, 2007
In another matter, Shoemaker asked Councilman George Johnson to gather ideas on how the city can pay tribute to the Deshler High School girls' basketball team. The team won four straight Class 4A state championships and made it to the finals this season. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Cutting edge web design team Mar 28, 2007
Kara Szostek and George Johnson are co-partners of GReNDeL.Fly, an Internet marketing, Web development and hosting company based in Gulf Breeze ... George Johnson said he was looking for a partner, not an employee, when he found Kara Szostek. (Pensacola News Journal)
Boot Hill's notoriety lives on Mar 23, 2007
George Johnson, hanged by mistake. Johnson innocently bought a stolen horse and suffered the consequences. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Interactive chalkboard 'an amazing thing' Mar 5, 2007
RAPID CITY - All eyes focused on George Johnson while the second-grader thoughtfully withdrew 1. 09 from a giant piggy bank during a recent number sense lesson at Meadowbrook Elementary School. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Four Too Many Feb 26, 2007
Garlick, from the board of health, and George Johnson, director of student development for Needham Public Schools, tapped 35 people to help them do the job: teachers, medical experts, police and town officials, five parents, three students, two ministers, and a rabbi, among others. If the town was going to change, the thinking went, everyone needed to buy into the new Needham. (Boston Globe)
I Am A Strange Loop Feb 19, 2007
Image: GEORGE JOHNSON. VIDEO FEEDBACK experiment by the reviewer opens a window to the mind's self-referential power. (Scientific American)
Kings of New York Jan 28, 2007
But after he chewed up the likes of Buck Williams and Mike Gminski, a former St. John's standout named George Johnson took him on and held King - held him - to 20 points in the second half. The Nets pulled out a 120-114 win before 10,581 at the Garden, though these days you might find well over 20,000 people who say they were there. (Newsday -- Sports)
Barnhart Named NVFCs 2006 Fireman Of The Year Jan 19, 2007
Brian Strait and Jim Divelbliss will serve as captains, and George Johnson and Jason Barnhart will be the company s lieutenants. Fire police Report. (Fulton County News, PA)
Councilman wants new restroom completed at Willie Green Center Jan 3, 2007
TUSCUMBIA -- City Councilman George Johnson Sr. is growing tired of seeing the same scene every time he drives by the Willie Green Recreation Center. The councilman, whose district includes the recreation center at Willie Green Park, has wanted an exterior restroom built at the park since the day he took office more than two years ago. (Shoals TimesDaily)
