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    Shaping up for 2009  Jan 4, 2009
    John Sahagun, of Guadalupe, and Vanessa Lopez, of Santa Maria, were among several groups and individuals walking or running around the track at Hancock College. The friends had been planning an exercise routine for some time, but decided to put it into action with the New Year. (Santa Maria Times)

    Sierra Vista police beat  Jan 4, 2009
    An individual who was walking dogs in the area likened the sound to fireworks ... The 14 year-old female victim was walking around another person s residence and stated she was sexually assaulted by an unknown man. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Vets fight for benefits  Jan 4, 2009
    "I ended up one of the walking wounded," he said. "I'm like Ian. I'm not going to quit my job so I can sit on the couch and collect disability. That's what's hurting us the most. They look at it as, 'it can't be that bad if you're going to work.' My biggest, biggest problem with VA is, all ratings are done by flexibility.". (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Woman drowns while trying to rescue grandson's dog  Jan 4, 2009
    Howard was walking the dog, a German Shepherd named Apollo, when it wandered onto the ice covering Plainsboro Pond. It appears Howard went after the dog but the ice broke, plunging her and the animal into the water about 25 feet from shore. (NJ.com -- News)

    Gas station robbed twice in two days  Jan 4, 2009
    godsgift wrote on Jan 3, 2009 7:55 PM:" Yes it is too bad to see so much racism but it's better then walking around with your eyes closed, mamaknowsnothing ". mamaknowsbest wrote on Jan 3, 2009 8:10 PM:" the reason whois got attacked is because she couldn't keep her mouth closed and talk about the SUBJECT of the article and not attack other people!! and if you can't get my name right, then don't bother commenting to me GOD!! ". (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Ten myths about Pakistan  Jan 4, 2009
    There is a new breed of al-Qaida inspired jihadis who hate a woman walking on the streets of Karachi as much as they hate a woman driving a car on the streets of Delhi. In fact there is not much that they do not hate: they hate America, Denmark, China CDs, barbers, DVDs , television, even football. (India Times, India)

    Michael Penney, 61; found beauty in natures flaws  Jan 3, 2009
    Michael Penney walking his dog, Hobbes, in Holliston. (frank o'brien/globe staff/file 2000). (Boston Globe)

    Teen killed on bus was kidnapped in October  Jan 3, 2009
    "All of us are very concerned with making sure that people are safe, walking the streets or riding the bus," Grabauskas said. "Of course, it's a tragedy that something like this would happen, but we're doing our best to police the system.". (Boston Globe)

    10 Tips for Healthy Living  Jan 3, 2009
    From strength training and cardio workouts, to walking the dog or taking the stairs -- anything that gets your heart pumping will benefit your health. Stress is a Mess. (Pekin Times, IL)

    Frostbite: A Risk of Winter Sports  Jan 3, 2009
    Thawed tissues are sensitive to the trauma of walking, and tissues that are thawed and refrozen will suffer more severe damage than those that are left frozen. At the Hospital. (Suite101.com)

    Agencies: More people desperate  Jan 3, 2009
    The simple task of walking down her driveway to get the Sunday newspaper has brought Denise Upham to her knees crying. Reading the Sunday paper was something she and her husband of 12 years did together. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Sleep cures for the whole family  Jan 3, 2009
    Getting your heart rate up for 20 minutes every day by walking, gardening, or cleaning the house can lower anxiety and stress levels by as much as 40 percent, according to a study of about 20,000 adults at University College in London. Husbands. (MSNBC -- Health)

    She's Top Dog  Jan 3, 2009
    " It s the second time Oprah has been fooled by a memoirist. The first time was James Frey, the guy who made up a whole rehab-addiction story that Oprah enthusiastically promoted in her book blub. It turned out he d made the whole thing up. He wasn t even contrite when he reappeared on her show to explain what he d done. It s not like Rosenblat wasn t in a concentration camp. Kenneth Waltzer -- director of Jewish Studies at Michigan State University -- was a key member of the team that disproved... (Fox News)

    In brief: Matters of Faith  Jan 3, 2009
    ZEN NEWCOMERS: Receive basic instruction in seated and walking meditation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays at Anchorage Zen Community, 359 E. 24th Ave. A time to drink tea and ask questions will follow. Free. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Does Exercise Really Make You Healthier?  Jan 3, 2009
    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) late this year released its new , calling for adults between the ages of 18 and 64 to exercise moderately (such as brisk walking or water aerobics) for at least two hours and 30 minutes or vigorously (running, swimming, or cycling 10 mph or faster) for at least an hour and 15 minutes weekly. The longer, harder and more often you exercise, the greater the health benefits, including reducing the risk of diseases such as and , according to the... (Scientific American)

    Fosamax, Other Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Cancer  Jan 3, 2009
    Last year, the FDA posted an alert on its Website stating that patients being treated with bisphosphonates might develop disabling pain in the muscles, joints, and bonesa known risk detailed in the warning label; in some cases, the pain is reported to be incapacitating for normal movement like walking. This entry was posted on Friday, January 2nd, 2009 at 12:44 pm and is filed under. (Newsinferno.com)

    Sneaky health tricks for a busy life  Jan 3, 2009
    Volunteer activities such as coaching a youth soccer game, walking shelter dogs or cleaning up a beach encourages movement and , Jampolis said. When it comes to burning calories, think outside the gym. (CNN)

    US: Soldiers shoot, wound woman in Baghdad  Jan 3, 2009
    An Iraqi police officer told the AP that Emad was walking with her husband and ignored warnings from U.S. troops to stop. The officer spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to release information. (Yahoo News)

    New Year’s resolutions: It’s all about making small changes  Jan 3, 2009
    Walk one block at a time, Set an intermediate goal of walking five miles after two or three months. Or join a fitness center. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    * This is my last chance: Gazza  Jan 3, 2009
    Walking into that wine bar and meeting her all those years ago was the most expensive drink Ive ever had, he said. It has cost me about G17 million [US$25 million] over the years. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    What should I eat and drink after working out?  Jan 3, 2009
    Still, the Amherst results highlight an important point, Dr. Ivy says: "If you've gone out and burned 300 calories by walking for 30 minutes, don't refuel by taking a 500-calorie dietary supplement.". In other words, let the magnitude of your workout dictate the size of the chocolate milk carton. (Globe and Mail)

    Blood donors, recipient share special bond  Jan 3, 2009
    Abrahamsen was run over by a city bus as she was walking to work. When the traffic light flashed the Walk sign Abrahamsen stepped into the crosswalk where she was immediately hit by a bus, whose driver was making a left hand turn and didn't see her. (Forest City Summit, IO)

    Why Obama's hot body matters  Jan 3, 2009
    Other high-profile leaders who have slimmed down include Canada's own Prime Minister Stephen Harper (walking), Toronto Mayor David Miller (lots of protein, including lean cuts of meat) and Rev. Al Sharpton (salad for dinner, and maybe some fish). And, at least with their rhetoric, every U.S. presidential candidate over the past year, Democrat and Republican, has acknowledged the importance of prevention and disease management in order to sustain their country's economy and health. (Globe and Mail -- International)

    Editor's Mailbag (Dec. 29)  Jan 3, 2009
    Why not do a hair follicle test on random people walking down the street. " Dangerous Dave wrote on Dec 30, 2008 8:34 PM:" "Why not do a hair follicle test on random people walking down the street? " ... Random people walking down the street aren't necessarily looking for a gubbmint check. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Popping pooch's pills  Jan 3, 2009
    I told him that for some time, my wife Billie and I had been walking about two miles every morning. Then we come home, drink our coffee and Billie reads our devotional and the Bible to me. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Trials for 'bionic' eye implants  Jan 3, 2009
    "When I am walking along the street I can avoid low-hanging branches - I can see the edges of the branches.". Mr Byland is also able to make out other shapes. (Yahoo News -- Disabilities and the Disabled)

    Resolved to break an addiction in '09? Tips to help it stick  Jan 3, 2009
    Even just walking helps ease the stress of quitting. Maintain a balanced diet, drink lots of water and get plenty of sleep. (USA Today -- News)

    Facebook nudity policy draws the ire of breast-feeding mothers  Jan 3, 2009
    "and quite a few mom's walking around with their 3,4,5 & 6 yr olds staring at the feeding mom" ... I seen a lady breastfeeding in the mall, all hanging out, and quite a few mom's walking around with their 3,4,5 & 6 yr olds staring at the feeding mom, this is lack of respect for others, and makes me sick. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    The Inn at Southbridge, St. Helena  Jan 3, 2009
    The inn is within walking distance of St. Helena's charming downtown and right next to the town's visitor's center, the Merryvale Winery and the upscale Tra Vigne restaurant. Down a hallway is the Pizzeria Tra Vigne, a very casual locals' hangout with great food (order the to-die-for roasted polenta appetizer with a balsamic reduction and caramelized mushrooms). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    Alcohol continues to stoke Casper crime  Jan 3, 2009
    " littlejohnny wrote on Dec 31, 2008 5:45 PM:" Dakota, If you are living in a sod house, taking your clothes down to the N Platte to wash,and heating your sod house with wood, and lighting your house by candle, and walking or riding your bike to [work. . (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    Finally, a little love for the eastern downtown waterfront  Jan 3, 2009
    Former Toronto mayor] David Crombie and I took him on a walking tour and he was blown away, said Marlaine Koehler, executive director for the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. The organization has worked with Waterfront Toronto on lakeside trails. (National Post)

    The doughnut holes of life  Jan 2, 2009
    Then one day I was walking through Boston Common and saw her sitting on a park bench, a stack of fancy-looking certificates on one side of her and a pail on the other. "Buy shares in Petunia!" she called out cheerily to one and all. (Boston Globe)

    Vermont syrup producers tap gold  Jan 2, 2009
    On Tuesday, Rose was out walking the line in his sugar bush: That's sugar maker-speak for tending to 250 acres of sugar maple forest. This time of year, he prunes his trees, makes sure the plastic lines that carry sap from his 10,000 taps will flow freely when the sugar season starts in February, and trouble-shoots the sophisticated machinery that will deliver the sap to storage tanks, from which container trucks will take it to the small processing facility in an annex of his shop. (Boston Globe)

    Warm spirit overcomes the cold  Jan 2, 2009
    They said walking out into the bone-chilling cold and savage winds was even worse. About 500 people participated in the annual L Street Brownies tradition of taking a morning dip in Dorchester Bay on New Year's Day. (Boston Globe)

    Airstrikes rock Gaza as truce remains elusive  Jan 2, 2009
    In the video, a man is seen walking along a sidewalk and ducking for cover along a wall as the missile explodes in a cloud of smoke just a few steps behind him. The city of 120,000 people 11 miles north of Gaza has been a frequent target. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Somerset hospice house nearing completion  Jan 2, 2009
    The hospice house is being built at 1474 N. Center Ave., Somerset. The Wheeler family donated land for the Children s Aid Home along Route 601, Somerset, several years ago. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Israelis Supportive Of Gaza Offensive  Jan 2, 2009
    "You see people walking with their heads up in the air again. Finally there is some hope," said Itzik Biton, 38, who sells falafel at a fast-food stand. We are spoiled and impatient we like our wars short. (CBS News)

    Pain-free walking  Jan 2, 2009
    "It became a choice of not doing a lot of things, such as walking my dog, because it hurt." Doctors found the 49-year-old Modesto resident had bone degeneration, spurs and other problems, and he wasn't a good candidate for a fusion procedure commonly given to patients after years of suffering ... "Long-term, I should be walking fine. I will be going dancing again." Artificial ankles have never become as popular as other joint replacements ... He spends time in a pool walking and doing other... (Montana Standard, MT)

    Gazza's 'last chance'  Jan 2, 2009
    "Walking into that wine bar and meeting her all those years ago was the most expensive drink I've ever had.". Considered one of the most talented players English football has ever produced, the former midfielder is best known for his exploits in the 1990 World Cup finals in Italy where he helped his country to reach the semi-finals. (The Age, Australia)

    Screen 'Marley' lacks real bite  Jan 2, 2009
    " Why she's here is anyone's guess.Eric Dane (McSteamy from "Grey's Anatomy") is a fellow reporter, but he never carries a notebook and always seems to be hitting on women while covering international news. He's supposed to serve as counterpoint to Wilson, but why?Then, there's the "art -- Wilson. Because we never get to see what he writes (or hear the words), we're not quite sure what it is that makes him such a treasure. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Two pedestrians killed on Airline Drive  Jan 2, 2009
    According to police, the victim was walking eastbound on the shoulder of East Airline Highway when he was struck by a pick-up truck ... Investigators said the victim was walking eastbound on the roadway at 181 West Airline Highway when she was struck by an SUV. This victim was also pronounced dead on the scene and no charges have been filed against the driver of the SUV.. (WWLTV.com, LA)

    Retired doctor offers new leg for Bitterroot man  Jan 2, 2009
    Once that process is complete, he'll fit the prosthetic and Randy can start walking on it ... A man that I built a house for back in 1999 called me and said that as soon as I'm walking, he'd like for me to build him another one. (Missoulian, MT)

    Top 10 news stories of 2008  Jan 2, 2009
    It includes four baseball fields, two tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, two soccer/football fields, a baseball scoring tower, a picnic pavilion, paved walking trails and a playground area. Although the park is expected to provide both major economic and social benefits to the community, there had been some local opposition to the large amount of being spent on recreation. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)

    Geneva Man Killed on New Year's Eve  Jan 2, 2009
    Police said Jodie Cohens, 24, of Geneva, was found dead in the driver's seat of an SUV by someone walking in Lincoln Park Wednesday afternoon. William Fowler, 25, of Syracuse was found in the road. (R News)

    Moments That Shaped a Year  Jan 2, 2009
    Less than a year after being paralyzed following a freak swimming accident, Laurens County resident Benji Veal began walking as part of his road to recovery. John Reed was charged with homicide by vehicle after the golf cart he was allegedly driving crashed, killing friend and passenger Jeremy Chalker. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)

    Never too old  Jan 2, 2009
    "That beats walking for 20 minutes," Kirby said ... "Walking in the water burns 30 percent more calories," Williams said. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

    Kathleen Parker: Let's repudiate and denunciate all of 2008  Jan 2, 2009
    Despite our professed respect for walking the walk, talking the talk is the real deal-breaker, as the past year has made clear. It is now required that anyone seeking public office be prepared to denounce any and all who have ever said anything remotely offensive to anyone. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)

    Reflections from the region: Learn '08's lesson: Value is all relative  Jan 2, 2009
    They are walking, with their otherwise perfect credit intact save a new foreclosure they'll have to live with for some time to come. And who can blame them. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)

    Doctor's Recipe for Fiber-Rich Granola  Jan 2, 2009
    Simple exercise like walking will help, even if you're not burning massive calories. Marie Savard's Healthy Waist-Busting Granola. (ABC News)

    Leaving the Folds  Jan 1, 2009
    "I would have bandages on me all the time. It was very painful. Just walking was painful. I had hygiene problems." Eventually, Baez says, "I realized that I would need to have the skin removed.". Her doctors never warned her this might be necessary, she says. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)

    Israelis get creative in coping with threat of rocket attacks  Jan 1, 2009
    In one close call, captured on video by a security camera, a missile hits just a few yards behind a man walking on a residential street. He ducks and runs, apparently unharmed. (Boston Globe)

    Bangkok club fire kills at least 59  Jan 1, 2009
    Another site said the high ceiling and a cross in the main room makes one feel "like walking into a church.". After protests paralyzed the government for months, Thailand had been expecting a calm New Year's Eve. (Boston Globe)

    The Parenting Place  Jan 1, 2009
    Our little boss wrote on Dec 10, 2008 2:53 PM:" The last few days have not been the most enjoyable weatherwise around here, which is tough on toddlers. This will really be our first full winter with a toddler -- Ella didn't start walking until February last year. Getting outside in the parks and playgrounds was great this past fall and summer, but I'm wondering what ideas people have for things to do outside the house with small children (3 and under, say) here in snowy, cold Cayuga County? Ella... (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Creative Ways to Get the Kids Moving in No Time  Jan 1, 2009
    More school districts are cutting back on buses to save on fuel costs, but even if your buses are still running, try the "walking school bus." Organize an adult or two (the "drivers") to walk with a group of kids to school and home again to guarantee kids are active for a few minutes each day. Sign kids up for a class at the local community center. (Pekin Times, IL)

    Coney Island's Human Polar Bear  Jan 1, 2009
    I was out at Coney Island years ago walking on the boardwalk and I saw these old guys out there and they were in bathing suits and lifting rocks and then they went into the water and I thought, That's really insane I wanna do that. And I called them up and they invited me down and I've been doing it every Sunday during the winter for the past 25 years. (TIME)

    A losing proposition  Jan 1, 2009
    Anzik is walking a little taller these days. He wears sleeveless shirts around the gym and has set a New Year s goal of growing stronger and trimmer. (Helena Independent Record, MT)

    Feds Investigate Airplane Brawl; Man covered in feces...  Jan 1, 2009
    Thanks to the ACLU and the type of political correctness ideals the espouse, walking down the street is not as safe as it once was. Posted by: dave on Dec 31, 2008 at 04:13 PM Posted by: rick on Dec 31, 2008 at 03:16 PM it was reagan who dumped all of the mentally ill out of the hospitals and institutions and onto the streets. (The Drudge Report)

    Many Elderly Can Improve Their Walking Ability  Jan 1, 2009
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most people in their 50s and older who are having difficulty walking will not get worse over the next 2 years, and many will actually improve, research set for publication in the American Journal of Public Health shows. "Our results provide encouraging evidence of a relatively high rate of walking improvement among the most vulnerable 25 percent of the older population," Dr. Joe Feinglass and colleagues from Northwestern University in Chicago write in the March 2009... (MEDLINEplus)

    Hawaii giddy to have Obama home on the island  Jan 1, 2009
    "Granted he's in Chicago now, he's cut his teeth in politics in Chicago. But when I saw him walking around town in rubber slippers I said, OK, that's who he is. That's the local boy that grew up here," Kam said. "How many other people go away, come back, and slip right back into rubber slippers?". (Yahoo News)

    New Year’s resolutions: It’s all about making small changes  Jan 1, 2009
    Walk one block at a time, Set an intermediate goal of walking five miles after two or three months. Or join a fitness center. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    'The Forever War': Highly recommended for those who care to know  Jan 1, 2009
    It s now filled with people families with children, women walking alone, even at night ... The Iraqis who are out there walking in the parks were making their own judgments that it is safe enough for them to go out for a walk. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Music and Charity Define Pacific Dentist  Jan 1, 2009
    "There were children in mobs walking down city roads, desperately searching for food," he said. "You don't know what hard living is until you see how they live.". (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Trials for 'bionic' eye implants  Jan 1, 2009
    "When I am walking along the street I can avoid low-hanging branches - I can see the edges of the branches.". Mr Byland is also able to make out other shapes. (Yahoo News -- Disabilities and the Disabled)

    Lake surveyor renews call for using parks and public golf course for flood diversion  Jan 1, 2009
    southwest method wrote on Dec 31, 2008 9:25 AM:" as the regions sits cash strapped and flooded it is time for some creativity southwest style. money, of course, being the biggest the problem, i would suggest the county surveyor in conjunction with the county sheriff utilize the prisoners in some fashion. in arizona prisoners DO LOTS OF WORK, even walking dogs in animal shelters. make good use of these criminals; they seem to get an education, medical, etc. while incarcerated, so LET THEM DO A... (Munster Times, IN)

    BLT bus tour of trail system  Jan 1, 2009
    A walking stick, binoculars, camera and snacks are suggested. Bottled water will be available courtesy of Linn-Co Federal Credit Union. (Lebanon Express, OR)

    What are your resolutions?  Jan 1, 2009
    My resolution is to give myself 30 minutes each day in 2009 for either exercising - meditation - stretching - yoga - walking Sounds so simple - - yet I find a thousand other things or responsibilities to do and not this one ... My resolution is to give myself 30 minutes each day in 2009 for either exercising - meditation - stretching - yoga - walking Sounds so simple - - yet I find a thousand other things or responsibilities to do and not this one. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    What to look for when choosing a gym membership  Jan 1, 2009
    Think about location: A place that s walking distance from your home might be worth an extra 10 bucks if it translates into extra gym time. And really consider when and how you plan to exercise. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Panthers take more leisurely pace during bye week  Jan 1, 2009
    Players were cracking jokes with reporters walking in, establishing the tone that this was no ordinary day at the office. The more seriously injured guys weren't even out there, and the ones closer to a return rode bikes and worked with strength coach Jerry Simmons on the side. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)

    Letters to the editor  Jan 1, 2009
    A curved walking path might be included. The mall, with its signature view of the Capitol, should maintain its quiet dignity as a government center and a unique neighborhood in Sacramento. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)

    The top 10 healthiest diets in America  Jan 1, 2009
    Health's Senior Food and Nutrition Editor Frances Largeman-Roth agrees: "This book takes a holistic approach to weight loss, asking you to fill your life with things other than food -- outdoor activities and time with friends and family, for instance. Plus, the recipes, such as Balsamic Dijon Chicken and Classic Pesto, won high marks for tastiness, another factor in long-term weight-loss success. The Step Diet (Workman Publishing) We all know that walking 10,000 steps a day can really make a... (CNN -- Law)

    Leaving the Folds  Dec 31, 2008
    "I would have bandages on me all the time. It was very painful. Just walking was painful. I had hygiene problems." Eventually, Baez says, "I realized that I would need to have the skin removed.". Her doctors never warned her this might be necessary, she says. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)

    Fiscal woes already mean wait, worry for ailing elders  Dec 31, 2008
    "This is like walking below the sword of Damocles," he said, lamenting cuts to a program that "keeps people out of institutions and saves the taxpayers money." It serves 33,400 elders statewide. The cuts have come amid a broader range of spending reductions that diminished services for some of the state's most vulnerable residents. (Boston Globe)

    The Parenting Place  Dec 31, 2008
    Our little boss wrote on Dec 10, 2008 2:53 PM:" The last few days have not been the most enjoyable weatherwise around here, which is tough on toddlers. This will really be our first full winter with a toddler -- Ella didn't start walking until February last year. Getting outside in the parks and playgrounds was great this past fall and summer, but I'm wondering what ideas people have for things to do outside the house with small children (3 and under, say) here in snowy, cold Cayuga County? Ella... (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Man Walks Away From Hospital After Pursuit  Dec 31, 2008
    Calderon ended up walking away from the hospital Monday night, but security chased him down to get his gown and IV tube, Williford said. A family member took him to a mental health facility in Fairfield on Tuesday morning, Williford said, but staff said that he would have to be admitted through the hospital. (KSBW 8, CA)

    Reunion Impending  Dec 31, 2008
    Next thing the '58 players knew, they were walking onto the field at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 25, to commemorate the golden anniversary of Cal's last successful run for the Roses. "We're not crazy about the distinction," halfback Hank Olguin said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    Sycamore school programs featured in documentary  Dec 31, 2008
    The students also participate in community activities and attend a walking class at the YMCA. ... We emphasize learning daily skills of life and skills and experiences that can last a life time, hence that s why we do skills like cooking and why we have a walking class. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Obama's Health Care Team Pumps Message  Dec 31, 2008
    A videographer documented Daschle's trip -- complete with footage of him walking through Indianapolis International Airport -- to post on the transition Web site. Other groups were encouraged to send photos, videos and reports. (CBS News)

    Top Pop Culture Moments Of 2008  Dec 31, 2008
    Or try this: Tina Fey and Sarah Palin, walking by each other at a fake news con 00000D5B ference on "Saturday Night Live," indistinguishable from each other in matching red blazers and Palin hairdos. Even Fey's toddler daughter had trouble telling them apart that night. (CBS News)

    LA Weight Loss closes abruptly  Dec 31, 2008
    Not by sending out notices weeks ahead and warning their clients, but by just locking the door and walking away. I worked for such a business once and was actually out the door a few hours before the owner did just that. (Windsor Star)

    Madonna's Money  Dec 31, 2008
    Who's the hottest Angel walking the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show tonight. Giselle Bundchen. (Fox News)

    Pain-free walking  Dec 31, 2008
    "It became a choice of not doing a lot of things, such as walking my dog, because it hurt." Doctors found the 49-year-old Modesto resident had bone degeneration, spurs and other problems, and he wasn't a good candidate for a fusion procedure commonly given to patients after years of suffering ... "Long-term, I should be walking fine. I will be going dancing again." Artificial ankles have never become as popular as other joint replacements ... He spends time in a pool walking and doing other... (Montana Standard, MT)

    Whats the best way to get people to take better care of their property?  Dec 31, 2008
    "What do you do about the person who who fills their yard with what they see as valuable possessions, when others see it as an ugly collection of junk? When we encounter junk cars or piles of old building materials, we turn it over to our Planning department for enforcement under a general outdoor storage ordinance or a specific junk car ordinance. Unfortunately the Planning department often ignores this stuff because it's our phones that ring with complaints, not theirs. It is a matter of local... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Area deaths in 2008  Dec 31, 2008
    A popular young teacher at Augusta's John Milledge Elementary, Mrs. Giles, 24, died after being struck by a vehicle while walking her dog. Her death prompted Columbia County officials to approve more sidewalks around the county. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Review: Ditching car OK with Net transit planners  Dec 31, 2008
    It works well with its existing maps for driving directions, so you can check all your options (including walking) with one search ... By clicking on a plus sign, you can also get walking directions to and from a bus stop ... And though HopStop doesn't let me search by arrival time, it factors in maintenance-related service changes on New York's subway system and lets me exclude buses and choose between less walking or fewer transfers. (Yahoo News)

    Area's freshmen ready to tackle legislative issues  Dec 31, 2008
    I believe it is important to find that path to walk that allows you to remain true to yourself and those that elected you, while walking forward with those that don't necessarily have the same priorities, she said. All Contents Copyright. (Fulton Sun, MO)

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