Safety tips offered for heating homes Oct 11, 2008
They should never be connected to an outlet with an extension cord. Never use heaters to dry clothing or other combustibles. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
The Limits Of Race Oct 11, 2008
This perfect record goes back more than a half-century ... I followed a cord of suburban and rural communities that connects the urban Democratic strongholds of Kansas City and St. Louis. (Time.com)
Fire Damages University City Home Oct 10, 2008
Due to the extent of damage to the room in which the blaze started, investigators were unable to precisely pin down the cause, according to Luque. "It could have been an extension cord, it could have been a computer printer, but they just couldn't say with certainty," he said. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
WildCharge mat both solves and creates problems Oct 10, 2008
And since it can charge five doodads at once, the mat also reclaims four power outlets on your wall, freeing them up for more important jobs; the mat's own power cord uses only a single wall socket ... The first time you plop your BlackBerry or RAZR onto the WildCharge and see it light up with the "Battery Charging" message, without your having had to fiddle with a single cord, plug or connector, you can't help smiling ... Now, WildCharge is not the only company that has been pursuing the dream... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
From the editor's desk -- Two approaches, one trip Oct 8, 2008
Then there s the matter of keeping all the flight, hotel and rental car information straight, carrying the guidebooks and making sure the power cord for the laptop is packed. The digital camera still has photos from the last trip, so those need to be taken off, and the regular camera needs film. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Letters for Monday, October 6, 2008 Oct 7, 2008
Here in the Bitterroot, I ask that you all think very carefully before you go vote for a county-wide infusion of mass regulation called zoning, and I would also ask that you all see what the National Rifle Association has to say about Barack Obama regarding his Second Amendment record ... One summer long ago, while me and my kid brother stalked snowshoe rabbits and deer with our homemade bows and arrow, Mom cut 40 cord of short logs and piled it to be hauled with the team in winter ... Bear in... (Missoulian, MT)
Workers Cleaning Up After Ike Find Housing In Short Supply Oct 6, 2008
A car salesman opened the makeshift RV park in the last two weeks after he mowed a vacant lot, rented a Port-a-Potty and provided an extension cord for power. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Ike workers face housing problems Oct 5, 2008
A car salesman opened the makeshift RV park in the last two weeks after he mowed a vacant lot, rented a Port-a-Potty and provided an extension cord for power. I wish there was a better place, but you take what you can get, said O Quinn, the owner of an Orlando landscaping company. (KHOU.com, TX)
Bloggers' challenge: Kids these days ... Oct 4, 2008
Nana Peters wrote on Oct 3, 2008 6:50 PM:" Kids today expect too much to be just handed to them. For instance. When looking for a job. They expect to be paid according to the job 'they' feel they are doing. Or, they work lazily because they feel they will give minimum work for minimum wage.Taking a minimum wage job can help kids build good character and help them build good work ethics. So that in time and experience, they can qualify to advance or move on to another job. " ... DD wrote on Oct... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Two more have West Nile Oct 4, 2008
According to Glenn Stokes, president of Mosquito Control Contractors, Inc., the other human case was from Jeanerette ... "That means it invaded the brain and spinal cord." ... Right now, Iberia Parish is now at "level 4," according to the alert system used by the state of Florida, considered the leader in the United States in mosquito control. (Yahoo News -- West Nile Virus)
Heating costs got you down? There are some alternatives Oct 3, 2008
The Gillette News-Record: Sunday ... - News-Record photo by Sarah Voegele ... By J.D. STETSON, News-Record Writer. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Gadget Charging Pad Eliminates Cord Oct 3, 2008
Friday, October 3, 2008, 6:47 am. Bay Area Traffic and Real-Time Fun. (NBC 11, CA)
Blood drive preserves student’s memory Oct 3, 2008
Through a program started last year, high school seniors have the opportunity to earn a red honor cord to wear around their neck during graduation. To earn the cord, each student must give blood twice in his or her senior year. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
People and pups enjoy weekend event Oct 3, 2008
Director Rea Cord was apologetic about the wait, but enthusiastic about what it signified. I was surprised that there was still a line to get in at two oclock, said Cord ... The proceeds of this event help us to keep our door open,said Cord. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Healthful Hints: Understanding rabies Sep 25, 2008
The virus replicates in muscles at the bite site, then spreads via peripheral nerves to the spinal cord and up into brain tissue. It can follow along nerves going to salivary glands, from which it can be transmitted in a bite. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Alternatives to iPod earbuds offer new ways to listen to your music Sep 25, 2008
Only a single cord emerges, from the center of the back of the headband -- not one per earpiece. There's really only one significant drawback to the Audio Bones -- but it's a doozy: The sound quality isn't great. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Board deserves proper action Sep 24, 2008
Energy needs come first wrote on Sep 23, 2008 4:38 PM:" We must pass proposition 1 and restore the ability of our coop to build whatever means of energy prodution required. I want them to spend whatever money it takes to pass Prop 1. Either that or we will all be burning cord wood. Is that what you want nimby's? Oh, you'll be whining about that too.. just give it time. ". Topper wrote on Sep 23, 2008 12:58 PM:" The intent of the MEA board was clear. Print and TV ads were pulled and the TV... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Brain cancer passed on? Sep 23, 2008
People with a family history of brain cancer have a significantly higher risk of developing the same type of tumors than individuals with no such family history, according to a study released on Monday. Individuals whose immediate relatives suffered from glioblastomas usually a fast-growing and deadly type of tumor in the brain or spinal cord had twice the risk of contracting the same kind of cancer, concluded the authors of the research, published in the 23 September issue of the journal... (iAfrica.com)
HEALTH NOTES: Cancer patient needs some financial help Sep 23, 2008
The Mandarin father of three was diagnosed last October with cancer of the spermatic cord. The cord runs from the abdomen to the testicle. (Florida Times-Union)
3rd Rubber & Tire Meet in Krakow Will Address Rising Crude Prices, Harvest Woes, Lack of Substitutes & More Sep 22, 2008
Coupled with lack of material substitution for rubber, buyers are forced to juggle costs with more efficient sourcing strategies as well as managing demand-supply dynamics of raw materials such as natural rubber, synthetic rubber, carbon black, steel tire cord etc. Presenting their perspectives on this issue are representatives from Fenner Dunlop, Birla Carbon and Synthos. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Lack of the sunshine vitamin raises risk of MS: Canadian study Sep 21, 2008
Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the brain and spinal cord that arises when the body's immune system attacks the protective myelin cells of the central nervous system, leading to such symptoms as extreme fatigue, blurred vision, muscle stiffness and co-ordination difficulties. Researchers suspect vitamin D works to prevent MS by short-circuiting the autoimmune attack on the myelin. (Globe and Mail)
Tesla, city strike deal for all-electric sedan Sep 18, 2008
According to Tesla's chief executive, the planned $250 million facility shows Tesla aims to do more than simply produce eco-friendly status symbols for wealthy drivers ... Tesla's cars run on a huge lithium-ion battery pack that can be recharged by plugging an adapter cord into a wall socket ... According to the company, the new factory and corporate headquarters will create about 1,000 jobs. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Cameroon: Bawock - Hope in the Horizon Sep 18, 2008
According to the Fon of Bawock, Quoimon Nana Wanda III , over half of approximately 8,000 Bawock population still perches elsewhere ... "The raiders did not only separate us from our ancestral cord, but also stripped us naked of other traditional values," notable Feukwai pointed out. (allAfrica.com)
Tesla Motors to build electric sedan in California Sep 17, 2008
Tesla's cars run on a massive lithium-ion battery pack that can be recharged by plugging an adapter cord into a wall socket ... According to Tesla's chief executive, the planned $250 million facility shows Tesla aims to do more than simply produce eco-friendly status symbols for wealthy drivers ... Tesla's cars run on a huge lithium-ion battery pack that can be recharged by plugging an adapter cord into a wall socket. (Anchorage Daily News)
GM charges up the Chevy Volt Sep 17, 2008
To charge the batteries, drivers will plug a cord into a port just ahead of the driver's side mirror. The cord can then be attached to an ordinary home electrical outlet ... The car will cost "less than purchasing a cup of your favorite coffee" to recharge, and use less electricity annually than a refrigerator, according to GM. The Volt should cost less than 2 cents per mile to drive on electricity, GM said, compared with 12 cents a mile on gasoline at a price of $3. (CNN -- Money)
Texans take heart in neighbors, simple things Sep 17, 2008
"My neighbor let me borrow a cord from his generator to run the refrigerator," he said. And then Monday, when he had power back, people still in the dark came to his house to watch "Monday Night Football.". (CNN -- US)
Image-conscious headsets block the noise Sep 15, 2008
Without their cord, they weigh less than 7 ounces ... (HAF stands for "high air flow.) The case has a hidden coolant-refueling intake point. Its push-button design makes swapping hard drives in and out easy.The heart of the 998 is its Core 2 Quad Processor. That, an ATI Radeon graphics card, and 4GB of memory ensure the smooth playback of hi-res game video, according to iBuyPower.The 998 also comes with a 500GB hard drive and a read-write DVD drive and Blu-ray player. The 998 supports... (Boston Globe)
Give the Gift of "Green" Air this Holiday Season with Paralda - Available for the First Time for Christmas and Hanukkah Sep 15, 2008
-Cable management system (safety feature) - allowing the user to set the cord length eliminating excess cord on the floor. -Light touch activation controls (other air purifiers use push buttons or manual knobs). (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
City continues study of new complex Sep 14, 2008
Hardwood $80/ face cord, local delivery ... According to results from the survey distributed two weeks ago to all residents, 55 percent believe the proposed municipal complex is an excellent plan. (The News-Herald)
Pushing their games Sep 14, 2008
Hardwood $80/ face cord, local delivery ... The group also has a Web site, , which should be up and running in the next two weeks, according to AGA Managing Partner Kurt Luttermoser. (The News-Herald)
At 25, the ubiquitous cellphone is still evolving Sep 14, 2008
Pictures shot with newer Nokia phones are also geo-tagged, essentially recording the exact spot they were taken from, information that is shared along with the photo when it is sent to other phones or online sharing sites ... It works with most phones and media players that have a USB charging cord and includes a built-in LED flashlight. (Canada.com)
* Helicoptering: Very involved parents of adult children Sep 13, 2008
No wonder the mobile phone has been termed the worlds longest umbilical cord ... No wonder the mobile phone has been termed the worlds longest umbilical cord ... And their financial involvement doesnt stop there, according to Hamptons estate and letting agents, which reports that more and more parents are paying for their undergraduate X and even graduate X offsprings rent upfront, often a year at a time. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Girl Helps Deliver Baby Brother Sep 12, 2008
Shoelace Used To Tie Off Umbilical Cord ... Nine-year-old Jaden Lujan took direction from 911 emergency dispatchers and tied a shoelace around the baby's umbilical cord after the home delivery. (KSBW 8, CA)
Get quackin' at second annual Detroit Duck Derby Sep 12, 2008
Hardwood $80/ face cord, local delivery ... Each dollar raised by the event will provide three healthy meals for a hungry child, according to Gleaners. (The News-Herald)
Kids get a chance to meet police Sep 12, 2008
Hardwood $80/ face cord, local delivery ... The Kinderprint child- safety program allows parents to have a record of information on hand for law enforcement. (The News-Herald)
Medical struggle unites efforts to assist family Sep 11, 2008
Spinal cord compression. Fluid accumulation in the brain. (AZCentral -- News)
Seeking The Next Tycoon Sep 11, 2008
I think some of the strong response we got with very little advertising and very little promotion was because it hit a cord of hope with people, Oxford said. I mean, you are out there starting a business in a downturn economy, every day you face the mountain, and I think something like this gives people hope that they can make it to the summit of the mountain. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
New Paralda Eco-Friendly Air Purifier is a Back-to-School Essential for the Child with Allergies or Asthma Sep 8, 2008
2 million students from nursery school through college, according to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau ... - The most advanced HEPA filtration system available; - A patent pending air flow design; - Retractable power cord cable management system for safety; - Light touch activation controls; - Auto-closing cover; - A UV lamp set to last 3 to 5 years; - Ionizer; - The industry's best lifetime warranty; - And an easy-to-use, energy saving 24-hour programmable timer. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Tennis: Felling Nadal, Murray reaches U.S. Open final Sep 8, 2008
With Nadal serving at 4-5 to keep the match going, Murray got lucky with a net cord in the first point. But then he caused his own luck by striking a wicked one-handed slice backhand to set up match point. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
N.H. program offers wood bank, other fuel assistance Sep 8, 2008
A cord of wood dried, split and delivered costs upward of $300, and an average home goes through five or six cords a wood through the winter. Information from. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Dell Previews $349 Linux-Based Inspiron Mini 9 Netbook Sep 7, 2008
According to Dell, the device is capable of operating for up to four hours off a single battery charge ... According to Dell spokesperson Anne Camden, Dell's Inspiron Mini is also slated to launch overseas, where it will be competing with products from rivals such as Acer, Asus and HP. Through its sales efforts around the world, Dell should gain customer feedback that will likely prove valuable down the road ... Gartner expects to see increased product innovation in the PC market during the next... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
How To Charge Your Life Sep 7, 2008
IGo makes a dual-power converter that should charge anything for which there is a tip (at home, in the car and on a plane), but it's heavy and comes with a bevy of extra cords ... 99 at RadioShack), a package kit that comes with a wall plug base, an auto base and a retractable cord that fits both ... It also has a USB slot for charging smaller devices with the appropriate USB cord. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Kidnap victim flees car going 70 mph Sep 6, 2008
Instead he somehow ended up with a bloodied kidnapping victim who, with his hands tied by an extension cord, fell or jumped out of a car while it was traveling 70 mph in front of him, according to an Atlanta police report. Recent headlines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Viewpoint: High Voltage Nick is calling Sep 4, 2008
He used a hand-held transmitter with a button on it and a long curly cord looping down to the box under the dashboard of his station wagon. He'd hold the device near his mouth, press the button, and talk into it. (Danvers Herald, MA)
San Bruno company banking on cord blood Sep 3, 2008
(09-01) 17:02 PDT -- Wendy and Steve Grant have made a $100 million business out of something that everyone is born with and is almost always thrown away: stem-cell rich blood from umbilical cords ... The Los Altos Hills couple, along with Wendy Grant's father Tom Moore, founded Cord Blood Registry in San Bruno, which has become the largest and oldest private cord-blood bank in the country ... Operating since early 1995, the company cryogenically preserves about 280,000 cord-blood units in an... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Can mothers balance high-powered jobs and kids? Sep 3, 2008
I am so riled about the mean spirited comment (directed towards me) late yesterday of cut the cord ( re: my son at -) that I will offer this one comment and a question too. I hope cut the cord has something positive to bring to the table instead of railing on me where there is no business to rail ... cut the cord see 6:59 a.m. post TODAY ( sorry) riled me up and I have posted my reply. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Costa: Summer ends as a boat is given away Sep 3, 2008
They walked back to the recycle area, and as the AHD dump pickers they were, started sliding out drawers from an old dresser and pulling a cord on an ancient lawn mower to see if it still had compression ... Suite 101, P.O. Box 9191, Concord, MA 01742. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Rise of the robots Sep 2, 2008
Intel admits that are still plenty of engineering hurdles to overcome but hopes to find a way to cut the cord soon. Moving matter. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Business Briefs Sep 2, 2008
Prices have tumbled from a re cord 147 in July as high fuel prices and wider economic problems curb demand in the US and Europe. Japanese Jil. (New York Post -- Business)
Even as gasoline prices fall, the conservation habit endures Aug 29, 2008
WASHINGTON American drivers faced with $4 (U.S.) gasoline have embraced conservation and consumers are unlikely to easily return to their old gas-guzzling ways now that pump prices are retreating from record levels ... Americans have also turned to public transport in record numbers to save money and are unlikely to alter their new money-saving habits ... 4 per cent in the first three months of 2008, according to the American Public Transportation Association. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Car burglaries linked Aug 29, 2008
The latest incidents listed in court records on the case occurred around the end of July ... Bob in teton valley wrote on Aug 7, 2008 4:01 PM:" your reporter was right on the money about firewood. Even in Teton County the cost of bringing in a cord of wood (if you can find standing dead rather than slash piles) yourself with your pickup is almost prohibitive due to gas prices, time, wear and tear, and risk of injury. However, with the cost of a cord of firewood in Teton County, Idaho and... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
More of this story Aug 28, 2008
Criminal mischief, 2 p.m., 1900 block East Laurel: washing machine cord, 10. July 14. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Graeme Smith Tour Diary Aug 28, 2008
Had to stop Nella test driving his homemade bungee jumping cord off the top of the hotel with a very unwilling AB, and then take Vernon to hospital after he dropped a plate on his bare foot (and wasted a very good lasagne). No sign of Herschelle for the fourth day running though; bit worried about him. (iAfrica.com)
Wireless power 'eliminates chargers' Aug 25, 2008
The technology could also be built into plugged in computer components, such as monitors, to enable them to broadcast power to devices left on desks or carried into rooms, according to Smith ... "You'd like to cut the last cord," Smith said. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Local teen 'Exiled' Aug 25, 2008
Like other parents of Sweet 16 alumni, Marissa's parents, Marc and K.K. Dubowy, decide it's time to "cut the cord" and send their "sweet" daughter away so she can learn to "stand on her own two feet.". "Not only Marissa but probably 90 percent of Americans need a reality check to see how the other side lives," Marc says. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
2kool 4skool Aug 23, 2008
A one-touch recording device that puts you on the fast track to Spielberg Land - or, at least, YouTube. The Mino records up to 60 minutes of footage and hooks up to your PC with a built-in, flip out USB arm for instant uploading to MySpace, YouTube and AOL, no additional wires necessary ... Dumas calls it "a beginner's camcorder" - one that survived Wired's drop test. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Tropical Storm Fay Not Over Yet; Prepare Now Aug 22, 2008
Make a visual or written record of all of your household possessions ... Plug appliances directly into the generator, or use a heavy-duty, outdoor-rated extension cord ... The Red Cross expended all funds available for disaster relief responding to a record tornado season, wide-scale flooding in the Midwest and an early wildfire season. (PR Newswire)
Marathon gaining in popularity Aug 22, 2008
With a record-high 440 athletes taking part in the 2007 race, the event is gaining in popularity ... Bob in teton valley wrote on Aug 7, 2008 4:01 PM:" your reporter was right on the money about firewood. Even in Teton County the cost of bringing in a cord of wood (if you can find standing dead rather than slash piles) yourself with your pickup is almost prohibitive due to gas prices, time, wear and tear, and risk of injury. However, with the cost of a cord of firewood in Teton County, Idaho and... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Two more have West Nile Aug 22, 2008
According to Glenn Stokes, president of Mosquito Control Contractors, Inc., the other human case was from Jeanerette ... "That means it invaded the brain and spinal cord." ... Right now, Iberia Parish is now at "level 4," according to the alert system used by the state of Florida, considered the leader in the United States in mosquito control. (Yahoo News -- West Nile Virus)
Logitech Introduces First Force Feedback Wheel for Wii Aug 21, 2008
To start racing, just connect the USB receiver to the Wii console, plug in the wheels power cord, put in Need for Speed: Undercover, adjust the lap rest to a comfortable position and wait for the race to begin. Theres no mounting or assembly involved. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jindal fields queries ... Drug ring arrests ... Carbon monoxide may have killed woman ... Shoplifting plagues businesses ... Gumbo poster highlights flavor ... $600,000 theft trials set in Sept., Nov. ... Farmers hopeful ... Fleet blessing ... St. Mary looking for more oil revenue ... New Web site online for IDF ... Metal works bring menu to life ... City council looking for $35,000 pump station assistance ... Teche Areas Miss Congeniality used to second looks, comparisons ... Whats in your Wallet ... IPSO responds to bus fight ... Food and fun at fest ... Two area parishes raise ACT scores ... Pride shows in Acadians ... Vitter talks about \'biggest issue\' in U.S. ... Campbell loves teaching class ... Businessman Schwing dies ... Infrastructure hot topic for businesses ... Poster touts shrimp festival ... Reviving fading industry ... New twist in issue ... Jindal schedules visit to Jeanerette ... Freddie J. Guy Jr. ... Feathers wont fly (legally) as cockfight era ends today ... Average return shown week into shrimp season ... Delcambre mainstay industry struggling ... Big Brothers Big Sisters to hold fundraiser ... Metal thefts highlight Port of Iberia crime concerns ... Final Sunday show this weekend ... Burglaries seem like trend ... Vitter to visit New Iberia ... Jury finds man guilty ... Boy, 13, arrested again ... Council questions recycling program ... Jeanerette council raises pay for police department ... Business luncheon planned Tuesday ... Parish establishing waterworks district ... Banner help needed with Friday event ... Iberia Street work closes road again ... Fixed income dilemma ... Local utilities have a say ... Help available through many agencies in area ... George trial starts ... IPSO identifies suspect in chase ... Car almost in canal after crash ... Melancon given super welcome at Teche Action Clinic ... Contract proposal ensures Pontiffs work at Port of Iberia ... Gun safety a priority ... Suspect jumps into bayou ... Cancel service pact? ... Municipal group salutes citys committee ... Waterworks district holding meeting ... Acadian Mass volunteers needed ... Smoketesting scheduled this week ... Flying fancy for LCA ... Shrimp fest fun ... Salute to health centers\' heroes ... Head Start begins new year ... Festival of Riches ... Community involvement highlights supply drive ... Police farewell ... Landrieu touts new energy ... Shrimp season opens Monday ... Tornado smashes New Iberia Friday afternoon ... Keeping up city\'s flowerbeds a joy for Comeaux ... Traffic stop yields 30 pounds of marijuana, police say ... Library presenting local artists opportunity to remake area photographs ... VOICE group makes second Angola trip ... Back to School ... Free education is costly to parents ... Traffic Division to focus on school zones ... Legislators give tasters something else to savor ... Economic growth through cleanliness ... Catholic High School mourns teachers death ... Last day for summer sun ... Modernized oddity ... Panel to study jail repairs ... Principal arrest sparks debate ... School supplies given away ... Lewis seeking re-election ... Chief search ongoing for Iberia ... Annual Night Out ... Murder attempt ... Judgment: City to pay for damages ... St. Martin council rolls back millages ... City wants more time to appeal flood maps ... Teche Area blood drives pumping ... West St. Mary Port feeling governors board pinch ... $1 million bond set after woman killed ... Kutts for Kids looking to trim 250 children this year ... Footballs future ... Wreck kills man ... Former NIPD chief succumbs ... Gas prices lower now, but residents still feeling pinch ... VITA program helps almost 4,500 people in state ... Council looks to work with lenders ... Keep New Iberia Beautifuls leadership changes hands ... Fun in the sun ... Freyou on health concerns: Im just fine ... Drug detail leads to five arrests ... Jeanerette woman dies after crash ... Texas-La. coast begin to feel tropical storm push ... Solar still costly ... searching for alternatives ... Eyeing T.S. Edouard ... Tasters lunch set this week ... New trash service working despite some missed streets ... New Iberia council may change flood zone designation in city ... Summer fun rolling ... Residents in Jeanerette nix cell tower work ... NISH Band Camp jam ... Host families sought in exchange program ... St. Martin millage rates on council agenda ... Changing at the Guard ... Domestic abuse deaths: 4 ... Veterans would like museum in New Iberia ... Wacky time for Boys, Girls Club at Olympics ... Elmers advocate suicide prevention, awareness after losing son 4 years ago ... School supply drive held ... Club to hold Night Out on Tuesday ... Charges clarified, not really ultimate ... Road work ahead ... Woman shot dead in home ... Worker dies at construction site ... Congressmen work on Disaster Tax Relief Act ... St. Mary CAA feels governors veto pen ... July unemployment numbers same as last year ... Jeanerette Sunday series continues with Blue Merlot ... Summer Art Show ... future mrs. america? ... Stolen firearms missing ... Dietician: Cant get rid of this fat ... Bourque stays on ballot for Jeanerette marshals election ... Rising bills fuel IPAL membership drive ... Pizza party ... Return to the wild ... Four suspects caught ... Local principal arrested on drug charges ... Pleas in Long murder case ... Assessor: Time set to view values ... Fire wipes out home ... Iberia adds command center for parents ... Local subdivision moves forward with phase expansion ... Registration ongoing for Mayors after school program ... Teche museum return totals strong ... Crash and rob ... Robbery suspect turns self in to IPSO ... Toll for acadians ... Dore remembered as true treasure of Avery Island ... $4.2 million in new funding to help sheriffs office ... Deputy injured; woman charged ... Soileau fills state boards prescription ... Centered on Seth ... Sheriff wants old IDs ... Market good place to eat local ... Work slated for French Street ... First new truck in 20 years for fire department ... On fire for MDA ... Gerac tries to return to New Iberia City Council ... Sizzlin\' Sunday kicks off ... New, old come out for museum ... Sales tax free ... Cade Community Center beginning of $10 million complex ... Pantoliano: There is no shame in depression ... Jefferson Terrace dumping issue solved ... Counselor dedicates much for area students ... SWAT raid nets 2 pounds of cocaine ... Up in the air, far ... Suspect says he robbed pharmacy ... Annie Warbucks starts Saturday ... Fill the Boot, help MDA ... Book links Cajun, Iranian authors roots ... Security upped after vehicle burglary string ... Livingston wants to help council ... B&G Club birthday bash ... fabulous meal for all ... Outlines problems at the jail ... Two arrested after fuel stolen from farm ... Robbery suspect took dummy tape ... Fire destroys second mobile home in a week in Jeanerette ... Dardenne entertains with politics ... Iberia students test well in English arts ... St. Mary Schools continuing help with supplies for parents ... Iberia Street closed today to traffic ... Denison vies for city council office ... Dumped in no dumping ... More charges in jail search ... City workers get raise ... Store robbed this morning ... Authorities are investigating Franklin arson ... Broussard seeks District 3 council seat ... Demolition issue ... Intend to save seaway ... Shooting suspect waives extradition ... Franklin mayor to state board ... Focusing on artwork ... Fundraising for museum ... Local VFW post receives multiple state awards ... Lewd acts in area department store lead to arrest ... 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JEANERETTE Gov. Bobby Jindal stretched the cord of his microphone as close as he could to the packed audience at a town hall meeting Monday in Jeanerette, highlighting the year s accomplishments and answering locals questions. Many concerns had to do with aspects of health care during the event, which took place at the Ward 8 Recreation Center. (New Iberia, LA)
B vitamins: no magic bullet against heart disease Aug 20, 2008
Fortification of food with folic acid was introduced to reduce the risk of neural tube birth defects in infants (when the brain and spinal cord fail to close properly during the early weeks of pregnancy. Since it began, the rate of these defects has dropped 46 per cent in Canada. (Globe and Mail)
Auburn University, farmer team up for alternative fuels race Aug 19, 2008
The vehicle, which Keith said has lower emissions than an electric car, gets 5,000 miles per cord of wood at a cost of just over a half cent per mile. Bransby, a nationally recognized expert on renewable energy, said that Keith has done a lot to advance gasifier technology. (AL.com)
The story of Anna Bryan's bear hunt Aug 18, 2008
Bob in teton valley wrote on Aug 7, 2008 4:01 PM:" your reporter was right on the money about firewood. Even in Teton County the cost of bringing in a cord of wood (if you can find standing dead rather than slash piles) yourself with your pickup is almost prohibitive due to gas prices, time, wear and tear, and risk of injury. However, with the cost of a cord of firewood in Teton County, Idaho and Wyoming, over $200 and higher for a cord, the average working or retired guy lacking that extra cash... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Djokovic claims bronze Aug 17, 2008
Neither player was struggling on serve but they couldn't break either and they were well-matched in the tie-break until a let cord helped Djokovic set up two match points. As Blake blazed long, the 21-year-old Djokovic collapsed to his knees in delight and then brandished the Serbian flag on court. (iAfrica.com)