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    The flu wars on the front lines in the schools  Nov 17, 2009
    Caught in the middle, districts are walking a fine line between giving parents accurate information and not causing unnecessary alarm. One problem is that parents-some with children who have other medical issues-want exact numbers on H1N1 cases, information that is not available, Darragh said. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)

    The Young Pro  Nov 17, 2009
    Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Renovation plan for Riley Field in Weymouth jeered  Nov 17, 2009
    The design plan included a synthetic turf for organized lacrosse teams, soccer leagues, and football contests, in addition to a baseball diamond, a roller hockey rink, three tennis courts, a basketball court, a walking trail, and a gazebo. The town council turned Madden s request down in June, 2007 on an 8-3 vote. (Weymouth News, MA)

    The Parenting Place  Nov 17, 2009
    " Our little boss wrote on Sep 4, 2009 12:53 PM:" I'm happy to report we had a great time at the fair -- though today I think we're all suffering (at least I am) from a little "fair hangover." (And I swear I only drank half of a wine slushie -- just too much eating, walking, dancing, etc ... The fact that Ella is constantly walking around the house and yard with strings, belts, etc. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    New mammogram advice raises questions, concerns  Nov 17, 2009
    "I think it would be really sad," said Finley, who was walking through the Crown Center mall in Kansas City, Mo. "And I don't know how the U.S. government or a panel of government officials can think they know better than the American Cancer Society.". (USA Today)

    Visiting Maj. Nidal Hasan's Hospital  Nov 17, 2009
    I believe the best example of your character was shown in the film you did with Bruce Lee, after the fight was over, and you were defeated, Bruce knew that you were indeed a warrior, worthy of his respect, and he did just that, by covering you with your Gei, and walking away with sadness after having to kill you. You may not know if people hear what you say, but, I think you've proved to the world that you are a true American hero. (Townhall.com)

    Obama, Chinese leader talk global challenges  Nov 17, 2009
    When he gave his speech on the stage, he was walking around like going for a walk with his caged birds. He gave me the impression that he is very amiable and easy to approach, and close to people, and he cares a lot about the next generation. (Boston Globe)

    Woman in Smart case to plead guilty  Nov 17, 2009
    She was found nine months later walking with the couple on a suburban street. A decorum order for the expected arraignment today issued by US District Judge Dale Kimball said Barzee will be arraigned and is anticipated to enter into a guilty plea pursuant to an agreement with the United States. (Boston Globe)

    Manning hangover lingers a day later  Nov 17, 2009
    Anthony Coviello (left), who spotted reporter David Filipov walking on the Common yesterday, gave him some good-natured ribbing. (Suzanne Kreiter/ Globe Staff) By Globe Staff / November 17, 2009. (Boston Globe)

    Budget cuts will imperil state’s poor  Nov 17, 2009
    Maria Bonilla - who has trouble walking because of a congenital heart defect - feeds, houses, and clothes her two young children with $942 of state and federal cash assistance every month, though it barely covers her rent, utilities, and everything else her family needs to survive, from diapers to subway fare. But in a few months the 27-year-old victim of domestic violence expects to be homeless. (Boston Globe)

    Slow walkers more likely to die of heart disease  Nov 17, 2009
    Warning signs of diseases may hinder quick walking, study authors say ... NEW YORK - Slow walking may not only mean getting to your destination later, according to a new study by French scientists: Older people who walk slowly are almost three times more likely to die of heart disease and related causes than older people who walk faster ... He said the study, which appeared in the journal BMJ, also suggests that a test of walking speed might be used to test the health of elderly patients. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Alleged Car Burglars Ordered To Stand Trial  Nov 17, 2009
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agent Paul Morris testified that he was in full uniform and walking through his Grantville apartment parking garage to his car about 1:10 a.m. on July 30 when he heard clanging and banging noises. Morris said he noticed a white pickup truck unusually parked across two marked spaces, then saw a hand in a stairwell -- the person snapping his fingers as if trying to get somebody's attention. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    Click to read: Laura Bush on Life After the White House  Nov 17, 2009
    How in the BLEEP can a Stepford Wife do anything for "women's issues" when she's been walking two paces behind her moron of a husband. All she's missing is the burqua. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Leaving the Folds  Nov 17, 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)

    Active Video Games Count as Exercise  Nov 17, 2009
    An adult walking at 3 miles an hour on a flat surface expends about 3. 3 METs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    The Garibaldi Group/CORFAC International Announces Lease Signings Totalling 18,000 Square Feet at the Warren Office Center  Nov 17, 2009
    Warren Office Center's location is within walking distance of downtown Warren, which offers a variety of premier shops and restaurants. A variety of factors led to the successful execution of these transactions including the building's state-of-the-art design, visibility on Mountain Boulevard, convenient in-town location and accessibility to Routes 78 and 22. (Primezone Releases)

    What's your question: Stopping at Main, Michigan; East Main turn  Nov 17, 2009
    dawn wrote on Oct 22, 2009 10:58 AM:" How can we better respect our kids? from Alice Miller, The Drama of the Gifted Child I found this interesting example of how we may inadvertently use kids against themselves in an effort to keep them from manipulating us parents. Parents were observed buying two ice cream bars, each for themselves, as they were walking on the boardwalk with their two year old son."I want one" the boy motioned expectantly. ' It is two cold for you, have a bite of mine." the... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Continuous chest compression-CPR improved cardiac arrest survival in Arizona  Nov 16, 2009
    "This study is the first to show that bystanders can raise the odds of survival by giving continuous chest compressions rather than the type of CPR they are being taught in most certification classes. If we can get more people to act, more patients who were on the brink of death will be walking out of the hospital neurologically intact.". Bentley J. Bobrow, MD, medical director of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services a System at the Arizona Department of Health Services, said: "All... (EurekAlert!)

    Pedestrian, 84, dies after being hit by bicyclist  Nov 16, 2009
    Henry Haley was hit around 5 p.m. while walking near his apartment in the Church Park building on Massachusetts Avenue across from the First Church of Christian Science, according to Boston police ... He was a person who, even at his age, got around town walking and taking the T, O Leary said. (Boston Globe)

    Smart Solution: Researchers Use Smartphones to Improve Health of Elderly Diabetics in China  Nov 16, 2009
    "Imagine walking into a McDonalds and having your cell phone recognize your location and make healthy menu recommendations -- all this and more is possible with smartphone technology," Gaynor said. Researchers say smartphones can make tracking one's health easier and more convenient. (Science Daily)

    Bloggers' challenge: Is common courtesy lacking in Cache Valley?  Nov 16, 2009
    AngelinaValencia wrote on Nov 9, 2009 1:19 PM:" SInce I have moved to Cache County, I can't tell you how many times I've almost been ran over in a cross walk. Not just myself. My 3 yr old daughter and my husband, as well. Not to mention I am obviously pregnant. When two adults are walking in a cross walk with a toddler in a stroller, it's hard to say that you didn't see them. I've also experienced a lot of glares and rude looks in the grocery store and other public places. I am not sure if it it... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)

    Most companies stick with wellness programs  Nov 16, 2009
    The approximately 700 employees in the Department of Aviation at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport have been given pedometers to calculate their fitness walking at work, tips on dental care and footwear choice, and tours of the airport s food service options, with an emphasis on the healthy possibilities. Some employees also participate in twice-a-week fitness happy hours. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)

    Dr. Gilbert Kombe; led efforts against HIV/AIDS worldwide  Nov 16, 2009
    We d be walking somewhere, and a man lying in the gutter would open his crusty eyes and say, Hey, there s my doctor. Karin Theophile Kombe said. (Boston Globe)

    Obama must maintain a delicate balance in China  Nov 16, 2009
    SHANGHAI - President Obama is walking a tightrope on his first trip to China, seeking to enlist help in tackling urgent global problems while weighing when and how - or whether - he should raise traditional human rights concerns ... One test of the line Obama is walking will be human rights, including religious freedom in the officially atheist nation. (Boston Globe)

    Students voice concerns about smoker proximity  Nov 16, 2009
    Anyone who goes in and out of the building is walking right through the cloud of smoke. So if they were going to be irritated by it inside, they re still irritated by it to get in or out of the building, Weisser said. (The Daily Targum, NJ)

    Hidden Mistakes In Hospitals  Nov 16, 2009
    "You just can't imagine turning the corner and walking in. You walk around that corner and here's this lifeless thing.". Neurologists at the hospital saw no signs of life, and 24 days after kissing his wife as she was wheeled to the operating room, Bill Smith signed the order allowing her to die. (FOX61, CT)

    Families shocked by how fast flu can hit  Nov 16, 2009
    Eighty-year-old Lucy McKenzie led her family down Westminster Presbyterian Church's aisle this week, walking past hundreds who gathered at the Des Moines church to remember her son ... "How are you doing with walking?". (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Five million steps  Nov 16, 2009
    For most people that is as close as they will get to walking the AT. For one Boiling Springs woman, watching a show, or even taking a few short hikes on the AT wasnt enough ... Once she decided to hike the trail, she read a lot of books including Walking for Sunshine and A Walk in the Woods ... Everyday life on the trail is more than walking in the woods and taking in the scenery. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Cold Feet and Foot Warmers  Nov 16, 2009
    These silver socks are also beneficial for anyone with circulatory problems who needs to stand for long periods of time and isn't able to boost circulation by walking or running. Lazybone Heated Socks Will Keep Feet Warm and Cosy. (Suite101.com)

    As salmon population dissipates, so too does an ancient connection  Nov 15, 2009
    He was still small enough to need my hand walking over uneven ground. We sat on the cobblestones and tossed hunks of granite while gulls and mallards turned in the air over our heads. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)

    FAMILY KEEPS FLAME ALIVE FOR SOLDIER KILLED IN ACTION  Nov 15, 2009
    Once while walking past the meat department at a local grocery store, Billie Doster remembered (she tells this story with a smile) seeing a big steer hanging on a large meat hook. Little James said at the time, Wow, they sure killed a big chicken this time. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)

    Reporting center aims to put offenders on right path  Nov 15, 2009
    "I might be at the BP paying for gas and see an old dealer of mine, and I'll still speak to them to say, 'Hey, how are you doing' or whatever, but at the same time I'm walking away from them," Thomas said. "If you run across someone who is a trigger to you, you can speak to them but keep on walking," he said. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    How Longest-Living Among Us Do It  Nov 15, 2009
    Walking - Walking 5 miles per day provides cardiovascular benefits plus positive effects on bone and muscle metabolism without joint-pounding. Drink a glass or two of red wine daily - Cannonau wine has two to three times the level of artery-scrubbing flavonoids as other wines. (CBS News -- Health)

    Khazei generates some celebrity buzz  Nov 15, 2009
    (Coakley and O Connor, married for nine years, enjoy kayaking on Mystic Lakes and walking the dogs; Coakley, though a student of history, says she hasn t gone along on the battlefield visits). The Labrador retrievers - one yellow, one black - came from the same litter about 4 1/2 years ago, Coakley said. (Boston Globe)

    The Parenting Place  Nov 15, 2009
    " Our little boss wrote on Sep 4, 2009 12:53 PM:" I'm happy to report we had a great time at the fair -- though today I think we're all suffering (at least I am) from a little "fair hangover." (And I swear I only drank half of a wine slushie -- just too much eating, walking, dancing, etc ... The fact that Ella is constantly walking around the house and yard with strings, belts, etc. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    The Young Pro  Nov 15, 2009
    Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    BREAKING NEWS 2 men killed in 3-vehicle crash; Kuhio Highway reopened (30)  Nov 15, 2009
    A bike is dumped when the rider applies brakes while in a very slow turn, or is trying to get his bike up onto (or off of) its center-stand, or is walking the bike and it gets away from him, or forgets to put the side-stand down and tries to get off the bike, or any of dozens of other 'dumb' things that lead to losing control of the bike and its laying over onto the ground. " mem_shaw wrote on Jun 21, 2009 4:21 PM:" To all the families involved. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    YMCA column 9-6 (2)  Nov 15, 2009
    The clinic is for all levels beginners progress from walking to jogging while those already jogging and running will become more efficient and increase speed. Whether you set a goal to complete the Ys Trotting Turkeys 5K Fun Run/Walk in November or you just want to increase your speed and improve your form, the Ys Running Clinic can help you accomplish your goal. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)

    Trials for 'bionic' eye implants  Nov 15, 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)

    Broward's pill mills: Clinics multiply, drug overdoses climb  Nov 15, 2009
    Yet, regulators and police can't control the problem handcuffed, they say, by tepid Florida laws that allow these clinics to open in-house pharmacies and sell drugs directly to clients walking in off the street, even from far-away states. "We are source-supplying many other states. This is literally embarrassing," Sgt. Lisa McElhaney of the Broward Sheriff's Office told a recent meeting of a county drug task force. (The Palm Beach Post)

    What's your question: Stopping at Main, Michigan; East Main turn  Nov 14, 2009
    dawn wrote on Oct 22, 2009 10:58 AM:" How can we better respect our kids? from Alice Miller, The Drama of the Gifted Child I found this interesting example of how we may inadvertently use kids against themselves in an effort to keep them from manipulating us parents. Parents were observed buying two ice cream bars, each for themselves, as they were walking on the boardwalk with their two year old son."I want one" the boy motioned expectantly. ' It is two cold for you, have a bite of mine." the... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Walking in my shoes  Nov 14, 2009
    Nogales International Print Edition. By Louie Valdez Published Friday, October 23, 2009 12:04 PM MDT. (Nogales International, AZ)

    Fanning the breeze  Nov 14, 2009
    John Clum wrote on Oct 26, 2009 6:15 PM:" Have fun rye. You are so obssessed. Guees some folks really got to you. Read all this stuff on MoveOn.org. See ya. Nothing new here even worth a reply. Guess you will think "I won" .There is absolutely nothing that you have said that shows you have any objectivity where the President is concerned or you would not agree with EVERYTHING as nobody can be 100% right all the time. I lost count of the number of times you referred to "mothership" which clearly... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Success of abstinence in cutting teen pregnancies is a 'myth'  Nov 14, 2009
    Saturday 14 November 2009. Success of abstinence in cutting teen pregnancies is a 'myth. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)

    Read more...  Nov 14, 2009
    Boulder, Colorado: The Freiker Program -- Freiker (short for frequent biker) uses incentives and technology to increase the number of children regularly bicycling and walking to school ... By engaging residents and collaborating agencies, the authority created a community oriented to walking and full of safe accessible play areas. (PNN Online)

    Police find bomb-making items in Quincy teen’s home  Nov 14, 2009
    I ve seen the kid out, walking his dog, but have never talked with them. I have three roommates, so it s really shocked us. (Boston Globe)

    Miriam Peters, 100, retired head of Burnham School  Nov 14, 2009
    He said that even within the last year, Mrs. Peters was walking around the neighborhood with a walker, elegantly dressed, as always, in a beautiful light blue mohair coat. Through the years, she had kept in touch with her girls from Burnham by mail and visits. (Boston Globe)

    Are Baby Boomers Doomed to Disability?  Nov 14, 2009
    70 percent more likely to have difficulty walking from room to room, getting in and out of bed, and/or eating and dressing ... 50 percent more likely to have difficulty walking a quarter mile and/or walking up 10 steps without rest. (CBS News -- Health)

    Man Who Asked Police To Kill Him OK For Trial  Nov 14, 2009
    Shortly before 2:30 a.m. that day, two officers were walking to their cars in a parking area outside the building at the end of their shifts when they saw Pimm behind the wheel of a white car in the lot, revving the engine, according to OPD Sgt. Kelan Poorman. Moments later, the vehicle accelerated toward them, prompting one of the officers to draw his service gun before ducking behind a parked car to protect himself, the sergeant said. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    Graves to vote no on Health Care Bill  Nov 14, 2009
    Conservatarian wrote on Nov 11, 2009 1:22 AM:" Please, some one tell me where it states in the Constituion that we are guaranteed Life, Liberty and Insurance at a rate we deem acceptable. Just Wondering - you are correct about one thing, people are walking away from the Rep party - but not for the reason you stated. It is because of the RHINO's that are spineless and without vision. 60%+ still classify themselves as Conservative... The point you missed is that while the Republicans are walking... (Cameron Observer, MO)

    Leaving the Folds  Nov 14, 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)

    Circus wagon to make debut in Cattle Call parade  Nov 14, 2009
    About 100 of the hospital s 600 employees will be walking down the parade route with the hospital s entry when the parade begins at 9:45 a.m. today on Brawley s Main Street. The wagon was originally purchased for a circus-themed employee event and when the hospital decided to use it for the parade, Clyde Carson, recruitment and retention specialist for the hospital s human resources department, asked local businesses to assist in its makeover. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)

    Baby Boomers May Prove More Disabled Than Their Elders  Nov 14, 2009
    The study authors looked at four areas of disability: basic daily living activities, such as walking from room to room and getting in and out of bed; instrumental activities, such as doing household chores or preparing meals; mobility, including walking one-quarter mile or climbing 10 steps without stopping for rest; and functional limitations, such as stooping, crouching or kneeling. Between 1988 and 1999, disability among people in their 60s increased between 40 percent and 70 percent in all... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Strictly healthy  Nov 14, 2009
    Weight-bearing exercise - like walking, dancing and running - helps you build stronger bones. Eating a healthy, balanced diet helps you get all the nutrients you need for strong bones. (BBC News -- UK)

    Strippers-On-A-Truck Promotion Halted In Vegas  Nov 14, 2009
    "It's clearly a distraction," Sisolak told the AP. "Somebody's going to turn their head to look at some girl flipping upside-down and spinning on a pole, and take their eyes off the road and could swerve and pop up the sidewalk and plow into a bunch of tourists that are walking along.". Sisolak said he plans to try to close a loophole in local laws regulating mobile billboards. (Click2Houston, TX)

    People Entering Their 60s May Have More Disabilities Today Than In Prior Generations  Nov 14, 2009
    " The researchers used two sets of data -- the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) for 1988-94 and 1999-2004 -- to examine how disabilities for the three groups of adults aged 60-69, 70-79, and 80 and older had changed over time. They assessed disability trends in four areas: basic activities associated with daily living, such as walking from room to room and getting into and out of bed; instrumental activities, such as performing household chores or preparing meals;... (Science Daily)

    'Exercise in disguise'  Nov 13, 2009
    "That walking stuff? That elliptical stuff? Forget it. I'll stick with Zumba.". Karen Okazaki of Punchbowl enjoys a variety of fitness activities, including spinning, circuit training and aqua aerobics. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Best Buy gets into the health and fitness game  Nov 13, 2009
    Select Best Buy stores in eight states Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Mexico and Texas will offer equipment relating to running, walking, swimming and other activities, including pedometers, special MP3 players, yoga mats, scales and blood pressure monitors. The company also plans to offer treadmills, stationary bikes and elliptical machines, which in some locations customers will be able to try out in-store. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    Nigeria: Hints of a new chapter  Nov 13, 2009
    IN YENAGOA, the capital of Bayelsa state in the Niger Delta, giant billboards in the centre of town proclaim the dawn of a walking, talking ideology Sylvanomics. Some new fad, perhaps, from the IMF or the World Bank. (The Economist)

    2 Swords Found In Man's Jacket  Nov 13, 2009
    Deputies saw two men walking with their bikes on South Adelbert Avenue near Washington Street early Thursday morning. When Michael Mayfield was asked if he had any guns or knives on him, the man said he had two swords that were concealed in the left sleeve of his jacket. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai's Terrifying Gamble  Nov 13, 2009
    MDC-T know that Zanu PF wants them out of government; they know that if they withdraw they will be walking into the trap set by the hardliners - hence their withdrawal which was not a withdrawal but a 'disengagement. And their prime tactic once again has been to cry to SADC to 'do something. (allAfrica.com)

    Neighborhoods: Word on the street  Nov 13, 2009
    Join the walking club. The East End House s walking club is open to new members ... The Young at Heart Club includes a walking club, health screenings and presentations, active field trips, and community classes that focus on exercise and nutrition. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)

    Jungen traumas continue  Nov 13, 2009
    Jungen has graduated from a scooter to walking with a cane, the sources said, and last week he appeared at a function in Milwaukee. As his businesses have entered receivership or faced foreclosure, Jungen has maintained that other people share responsibilities for the failure of mortgage bank Central States Mortgage. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)

    How to put the Saint back into Chri...  Nov 13, 2009
    Do not feed any wild animals and stay on the walking track to prevent damage to vegetation. Choose bicycles, walking and snorkeling over cars and motorboats. (Suite101.com)

    Penn, Gulley Show Improvement  Nov 13, 2009
    There is no better way than to learn from adversity and we worked hard with these guys on handling pressure," Ford continued. Before the game the Cowboys assistant athletic director for basketball Joey Biggs was checking the crowd for fans with eligibility. "We may need to play some of these folks," joked Biggs citing the Cowboys health issues. Missing Tuesday night were guards Nick Sidorakis and Keiton Page. Also on the IR was post Teeng Akol. Then little did some know, but team leader Obi... (GoPokes.com)

    Undefeated, even against fierce illness  Nov 13, 2009
    Little things such as walking from the field house to the football field are a time-consuming chore for Williams, who also has muscle atrophy in his left foot. Last year, a group of community leaders put out the word that Williams needed a golf cart; they raised the money within 48 hours. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    The Parenting Place  Nov 13, 2009
    " Our little boss wrote on Sep 4, 2009 12:53 PM:" I'm happy to report we had a great time at the fair -- though today I think we're all suffering (at least I am) from a little "fair hangover." (And I swear I only drank half of a wine slushie -- just too much eating, walking, dancing, etc ... The fact that Ella is constantly walking around the house and yard with strings, belts, etc. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    The Young Pro  Nov 13, 2009
    Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Krafts recently gave to Patrick  Nov 13, 2009
    As state officials pushed plans last month to spend $9 million in federal stimulus money for a walking bridge near Patriot Place, the sprawling Foxborough complex owned by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, Kraft and his wife contributed $12,000 to the political accounts of Governor Deval Patrick, Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray, and the state Democratic Party. They were the maximum donations allowed and represented more than a third of what the Krafts have given to state political... (Boston Globe)

    Health department distributes more than 700 doses of vaccine  Nov 13, 2009
    Meanwhile more ppl are walking around shedding the virus infecting other people. Yep get those shots , Line up my little sheep and let them shear your wool. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    The Weight of War Is Showing on Obama  Nov 13, 2009
    more double talking fence walking all for the sake of getting elected. nice. (CBS News)

    News in brief  Nov 13, 2009
    It's a moving story of a man who showed the world that the Cross is not a symbol of judgment but of love, while discovering himself the amazing life that results from faithfully walking out your God-given purpose and destiny. one step at a time. (Forest City Summit, IO)

    Study: More disabilities in old age than before  Nov 13, 2009
    Disability measurements assess how well an individual can perform normal, daily activities, such as walking up a flight of stairs, managing personal finances and performing household chores. The study, funded by the National Institute on Aging and published in the American Journal of Public Health, doesn't explain why more people are becoming disabled as they enter their later years. (AZCentral -- News)

    Religion: Nov. 12  Nov 13, 2009
    The synagogue has plenty of parking and is a short walking distance from the Woodland T stop. Every week at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, the temple holds three prayer services designed for children of all ages: Tot Shabbat, ages 6 months to kindergarten age; Mini-Minyan for ages K-Grade 3; and Junior Congregation for students in third through seventh grade. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)

    Arizona grocery store workers poised to strike  Nov 13, 2009
    In less than a week, unionized workers at two Arizona grocery store chains may be walking a picket line instead of stocking shelves and cutting meat. Fry's Food Stores has begun advertising for thousands of temporary workers in the event its estimated 13,000 hourly workers strike. (Fresno Bee -- State)

    Editor's Notebook: What 'service' means  Nov 13, 2009
    For a few moments at least, he can imagine himself walking in their shoes. This Veterans Day, I plan on doing the same. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Flu shot rules a warning?  Nov 13, 2009
    Charles Ashurst wrote on Nov 12, 2009 11:56 PM:" My family is going without too, and that is extremely worrisome. It feels like walking a gauntlet. Government programs aren't run by angels but neither is private industry. I guess there's no point in getting over exercised about it, but it sure burns me that the very folks who just got done robbing us blind, for which they've been rewarded bonuses 8000 times what I make in a lifetime, also got first in line for vaccine. Do they have to go rub it... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)

    Ubisoft Celebrates Petz® Sharing and Caring Month with ASPCA and Famous Pop Band Honor Society  Nov 13, 2009
    Players can take their pets everywhere within the virtual environment, from inside the house to outside, walking around the neighborhood or visiting friends. The Petz games are designed to entertain and engage players but are also a great way for young players to learn and take care of their own pet. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Leaving the Folds  Nov 12, 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)

    Editorial Notebook: Don't be a 'Blofeld' with a leaf blower  Nov 12, 2009
    It's a cloud that many of us encounter regularly while walking and bicycling through the city. Some in leafy Sacramento have suggested an all-out ban on leaf blowers. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)

    The Young Pro  Nov 12, 2009
    Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    The Parenting Place  Nov 12, 2009
    " Our little boss wrote on Sep 4, 2009 12:53 PM:" I'm happy to report we had a great time at the fair -- though today I think we're all suffering (at least I am) from a little "fair hangover." (And I swear I only drank half of a wine slushie -- just too much eating, walking, dancing, etc ... The fact that Ella is constantly walking around the house and yard with strings, belts, etc. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Mental illness and violence do not go hand in hand  Nov 12, 2009
    You're at greater risk of harm walking past a pub late at night than you are walking past a psychiatric hospital. Drugs and alcohol aside, it's issues of personality and temperament. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Too Ugly To Flirt  Nov 12, 2009
    You probably have striking eyes, or great bone structure, or lovely legs, and they can't understand why you want to go through life presenting yourself as a walking Hefty bag. I think you're protecting yourself from rejection by your own pre-emptive approach of daring any man to find you attractive. (Slate)

    Walking in my shoes  Nov 12, 2009
    Nogales International Print Edition. By Louie Valdez Published Friday, October 23, 2009 12:04 PM MDT. (Nogales International, AZ)

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