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    In the balance  Nov 8, 2009
    "Just walking through the station on the way to work would make me sick. Speedy diagnosis"It started getting really bad and affecting my life. "I felt unwell all the time. Even a busy supermarket could leave me feeling sick.". (BBC News -- UK)

    Expense reform 'must not unravel'  Nov 8, 2009
    " Sir Ian Kennedy will be left in no doubt of quite what delicate ground he is walking across Carole WalkerBBC political correspondent BBC political correspondent Carole Walker said that she understood that Sir Ian's remarks had been intended to "assert his independence" and highlight his legal requirement to consult on the proposals. "This is a system that he is going to have to oversee, he is going to have to run and he's got to make sure that he comes up with a body of measures which are... (BBC News -- UK)

    How to Loss Weight with Holiday Bev...  Nov 8, 2009
    Taking a walk with a fellow party guest to burn calories ,even if walking around the house or building. Participating in non-food activities ,including board and card games. (Suite101.com)

    Time magazine lavishly rewards journalistic malpractice  Nov 8, 2009
    "Brenda Price of KUSJ reported to Greta at 10:33: 'also, the latest I am hearing, this morning, apparently according to his neighbors, he was walking around kind of giving out his possessions, giving away his furniture, handing out the Koran '". Evidently CNN is airing surveillance footage from a convenience store camera taken this just morning showing Hasan in a traditional Muslim cap and robe. (Salon)

    Fighting fit  Nov 8, 2009
    "The vehicles we were in, it was always the thing that if you drove over a bomb you were losing your legs, but obviously because it had been modified and people were walking away from the vehicles unscathed. "I was just so used to seeing guys getting hurt and losing their legs. " CamaraderieAfter weeks of major surgery and skin grafts at Selly Oak, Michael arrived at Headley Court where he began on the long road to making a full recovery. "Being in Selly Oak, you've got a brilliant support... (BBC News -- UK)

    T’s high-profile woes keep agency stuck in vicious cycle  Nov 8, 2009
    Patrick lives in Milton, walking distance from the Mattapan trolley, which connects with the Red Line at Ashmont station. The governor also took the Red Line after work Tuesday night, before the release of an important MBTA review he commissioned, but acknowledged he does not use public transportation much in his current job. (Boston Globe)

    McCain: No, really, we vetted her!  Nov 8, 2009
    For people on the Northeast s I-95 corridor who might want to come up for a weekend of walking the precincts, Hogarth put together Drive for Equality, a carpool program. We were applying the lessons of the Obama campaign, says Hogarth as the polls closed in Biddeford, Maine. (Salon)

    Funeral Services Held For Young Girl Hit By Car  Nov 8, 2009
    She was just walking in her neighborhood when investigators said Larry Womack lost control of his vehicle and rolled it, hitting Makaylin. They said her 4-year-old sister may have also been hit had she not been pushed out of the way by her grandmother. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Fry's, Safeway Prepping for Possible Strike  Nov 8, 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. (ABC News -- Wire)

    The Young Pro  Nov 7, 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)

    SEPTA strike: Union disputes settlement talk  Nov 7, 2009
    met with union officials in an effort to hash out the issues that resulted in members walking off the job at 3 a.m. on Tuesday. SEPTA spokesman Richard Maloney said the union s executive board wanted to meet, possibly Friday morning, with SEPTA to consider the issues. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)

    Leaving the Folds  Nov 7, 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)

    Making smart choices: Speaker urges students to use their heads in matters of safety  Nov 7, 2009
    What if the difference between walking and being bound to a wheelchair for life was as easy as making the right choice. Voices for Injury Prevention speaker (VIP) Chad Thomas paid a visit to West Hancock High School Monday to get students thinking of exactly that. (Forest City Summit, IO)

    The Parenting Place  Nov 7, 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)

    Winterville School plan talk of town  Nov 7, 2009
    Councilwoman Mary Quinn included the school on a walking tour of Winterville's historic district this fall, and in preparing for the tour, created a history of the town that needs a home. "Mary has accumulated stacks and stacks of historical data on the history of Winterville that needs a place," Jo Mercer said. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Simple Steps Get Walkers Moving  Nov 7, 2009
    Simple measures such as starting a walking group or creating pedestrian-friendly routes can encourage people to walk more, a new study has found. At a multicultural housing site in Seattle, researchers implemented and evaluated several interventions meant to increase residents' walking, including sponsoring walking groups, improving walking routes, offering information about walking options and advocating for pedestrian safety ... After the measures were implemented, self-reported walking among... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Elizabeth Davies: Realize what youre spending money on  Nov 7, 2009
    If we had free water, people would be walking here from miles around to get it, she said. You can buy a water bottle over there. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)

    In brief: Matters of Faith  Nov 7, 2009
    The walking/good nutrition program "Journey to Bethlehem" continues until Dec. 25 ... ZEN NEWCOMERS: Receive basic instruction in seated and walking meditation, 7-8:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Anchorage Zen Community, 359 E. 24th Ave. Free. (Anchorage Daily News)

    10 ways to take control of your health  Nov 7, 2009
    "Walking triggers all of our bodily systems: digestion, stress relief, thinking and preparation for sleep." It's easy, simple, free and confers the benefits of exercise without the risk of damage from more energetic pursuits, Meller said. Walk every day barefoot is fine and get a pedometer to track your steps, shooting for a minimum of 10,000. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Suicide Support Group Come 'Out Of The Dark'  Nov 7, 2009
    The group will be walking for awareness this Saturday at Silver Creek Park. The walk starts at 9 a.m. It is free to walk and they will be accepting donations. (KERO 23, CA)

    Physical Education Key To Improving Health In Low-income Adolescents  Nov 7, 2009
    Students answered questions anonymously about their level of participation in several daily physical activities, including PE class, walking to and from school and playing on sports teams ... The data also showed a significant association between walking to school and shorter mile times; however, walking to school also was significantly associated with higher body mass index. (Science Daily)

    Tester chairs hearing on Indian veteran issues  Nov 7, 2009
    We hear the horror stories of a veteran walking in to an IHS facility only to be told to go to the VA hospital hundreds of miles away, and of the veteran walking into a VA facility only to be sent to IHS. Kevin Howlett, director of Tribal Health for Montana s Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, and Buck Richardson, Minority Program coordinator at Fort Harrison near Helena, testified and were questioned by Tester and the other members of the committee Thursday. Tester requested the hearing a... (Havre Daily News, MT)

    'We're pretty much broke'  Nov 7, 2009
    Glad to hear from a Staff Member wrote on Nov 5, 2009 6:13 AM:" Walking on Eggshells...I think what you had to say was great. It is sad that you have to do it anonymously on a blog. As for Love it at MMC...you must know your job is secure. I don't know how that is because it sounds like no one should be sure about their job. It is good that you like your job and I think most of the people who work there do but I for one know that if I had to worry about my job everyday I think I would no longer... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Police Sort Through Load Of Stolen Luggage  Nov 7, 2009
    Police said surveillance video showed Keith King parking in an airport garage and walking to the baggage-claim area to steal luggage. They said the two had been taking luggage from the airport over a period of a year or more. (Click2Houston, TX)

    A Glimpse Of The Future: Robots Aid Japan's Elderly Residents  Nov 7, 2009
    Since helping design AIBO several years ago, he has moved on to a product he calls the "walking PC." ... "People like humanoid-type robots but, functionally, walking is unstable," Kasuga explains, so the final product may boast wheels instead of legs. (W-USA News, DC)

    11/6/2009, 9:18pm Big step for reform  Nov 7, 2009
    Its a safety issue - getting students to school without the bus service will mean walking in streets and along busy roads. There has to a better solution, they say. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Trials for 'bionic' eye implants  Nov 7, 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)

    Companies get creative to deal with rising health care costs  Nov 7, 2009
    For wellness, Abate said his clients have started nutrition, walking and exercise programs, including some where gym attendance is monitored by swiping electronic cards at check-in. Larger firms can analyze claims data and customize programs, while the rest use standard products. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)

    Celebrate Movember  Nov 7, 2009
    Movember is an annual, month-long campaign that helps to raise funds and awareness for men's health by encouraging men to grow a moustache and become walking community service billboards. The Birth of Movember. (Suite101.com)

    Leave them alone; no one got hurt  Nov 7, 2009
    We paddled to somewhere near Eagle Ridge and got out and began walking in all directions toward some highway someplace. We came to an irrigation ditch full of water and decided wisely to stay dry so we took off our clothes, wrapped them in our shoes, threw them across the ditch and waded to the other side. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Metabolic Syndrome May Raise Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease  Nov 7, 2009
    Symptoms include cramping and pain or tiredness in the hip muscles and legs when walking or climbing stairs, although not everyone who has PAD is symptomatic. The pain usually subsides during rest. (MEDLINEplus)

    What's your question: Stopping at Main, Michigan; East Main turn  Nov 7, 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)

    After immigrant killed in NY, others tell of abuse  Nov 7, 2009
    He was walking with a friend shortly before midnight near the Patchogue train station when they were confronted by a mob of teens. His friend ran away, but Lucero was surrounded, prosecutors say. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Police: LA celebrity burglaries led by 19-year-old  Nov 7, 2009
    Investigators cracked a youthful burglary ring that preyed on Hollywood's rich and famous, often brazenly walking into their unlocked homes to make off with cash, jewels and family heirlooms, authorities said ... After watching a house, they would break into the poorly protected properties, often by simply walking through unlocked doors. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    For the Krafts' Patriot Place, a golden gateway  Nov 7, 2009
    The Patrick administration is pushing through a plan to spend $9 million in federal stimulus money to build a walking bridge connecting parking lots on either side of Route 1 near Gillette Stadium. The lots belong to Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, who is tied for number 468 on Forbes Magazine s list of the world s billionaires. (Boston Globe)

    Bus riders have a love-hate relationship with Number 39  Nov 7, 2009
    But I can t study while I am walking. Meghan E. Irons can be reached at. (Boston Globe)

    The Young Pro  Nov 6, 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)

    Religion: Nov. 5  Nov 6, 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)

    S.F. hotel workers open 3-day strike  Nov 6, 2009
    Grand Hyatt General Manager David Nadelman chided the union for walking out this early in the negotiation process, disrupting the hotel's operations and city's tourist industry. "I think the union leadership is completely out of touch," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    House calls: Winter arthritis: Managing your aches and pains  Nov 6, 2009
    This may mean finding low impact indoor activities such as yoga, swimming, using a treadmill or mall walking, Oliver explained. Stay warm and dry. (Kingston Mariner, MA)

    Trials for 'bionic' eye implants  Nov 6, 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)

    The Parenting Place  Nov 6, 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)

    Rice talks plans for the future  Nov 6, 2009
    "It just made a big difference in Havre." Several projects, like a health walk at 5th Avenue and 13th Street, an extended Baltrusch Walking Trail and the creation of a 24-hour commercial port at Wild Horse, will be handed over in January, he said. Whether they'll be finished or not, he said, he doesn't know. (Havre Daily News, MT)

    A healthy Wildcats squad enters the 2009 playoffs with targets on their backs  Nov 6, 2009
    Among the walking wounded that will be available for Fridays game is outside linebacker Brandon Levens who had been out since the Wildcats 34-6 win over Meadowview. Outside linebacker Jordan Friday (back injury), defensive end Nathan Beasley (knee, out since week 2) and senior defensive and offensive lineman Ethan Teel (injured against Autauga) are all back. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)

    LAPD seek help in finding child sexual predator  Nov 6, 2009
    Andre Taylor, 20, was booked on suspicion of sexual battery of the girl, who reported she was assaulted while walking to school Thursday in southeast Fresno, police Sgt. Mark Hudson said. Taylor called his parole agent Tuesday and detectives tracked the call and made the arrest, Hudson said. (Fresno Bee -- State)

    At 40, 'Sesame Street' is in a constant state of renewal  Nov 6, 2009
    " Clash remembers "walking down the hallway here once when I heard someone yell out my name: 'Kevin Clash. It was. (USA Today)

    Weekend bus service to continue until Lodi City Council makes decision  Nov 6, 2009
    dogs4you wrote on Nov 5, 2009 4:47 PM:" Am I confusing the city bus service with Dail-a-ride, the bus service has a certain route, while Dial-a-ride will take you anywhere you want to go. To use the bus service, walking is a must unless you live in front of a bus stop and your destination is along the route. If low ridership is the primary reason for cutting hours I can understand that, seldom if ever do I see a bus even half full of riders. Is it possible that the General Fund already... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Precious and the Pushback  Nov 6, 2009
    When youre extremely overweight, even walking becomes a struggle. . (Slate)

    Jennie Garth: Know heart, know risks  Nov 6, 2009
    Spend time together walking the dog, gardening, or even playing tag. Though my father lost his battle, he has inspired me to live a better life and to speak up for women at risk. (CNN)

    13 Confirmed Dead, 30 Injured In Ft. Hood Shooting  Nov 6, 2009
    Relatives of Fort Hood personnel may call (254) 288-7570 or (866) 836-2751 for information about loved ones. "This really got everyone shaken.". (KWTX.com, TX)

    Danvers cancer survivor overcomes challenges again  Nov 6, 2009
    The Dolan walking clan, from left, front, Dorothy, sister-in-law Christine, niece Samantha Dolan and sister-in-law Katie Dolan; rear, from left, son Andrew LeBlanc, brother Jack Dolan, daughter Amy LeBlanc, nephew Jamie Bull and brother Peter Dolan. Missing from the photo are Dad John Dolan and Aunt Nancy Dolan. (Danvers Herald, MA)

    COLUMN: Maggie faces a tough task of surviving after being struck by a car  Nov 6, 2009
    Those who don t know her by name probably have seen her walking in Mattoon to and from her job at Cody s Roadhouse. For years, Maggie could be seen riding her bike or walking in Charleston ... She was walking the night of Oct. 19 when a driverless car going north on 19th Street left the street and struck Maggie about a block from her home. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Man Arrested, Accused Of Impersonating Narcotics Officer  Nov 6, 2009
    Antonio Codute-Farrison was arrested at Drum Middle school after he was seen walking the halls of the school, allegedly telling students he was a Pierce County Sheriff's Department narcotics officer ... A month later, Codute-Farrison was under investigation for allegedly walking through the B and I market in Lakewood wearing a badge, a vest, and a gun in a thigh holster, identifying himself as a Pierce county narcotics officer. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Leaving the Folds  Nov 6, 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)

    Afghanistan’s forgotten class  Nov 6, 2009
    Under virtual house arrest, they were forbidden from work, from school, from walking alone or even laughing out loud. It was arguably the greatest human rights disaster for women in history. (Boston Globe)

    2 arrested in slayings of lawyer, journalist  Nov 6, 2009
    Markelov, 34, a prominent lawyer whose work had angered nationalists, and Baburova, 25, a journalist walking with him, were shot after leaving a news conference on Jan. 19 in a daytime attack by a lone gunman wearing a stocking-style mask. Russia has seen a string of contract-style killings of human rights workers and journalists in recent years. (Boston Globe)

    Inmate stabs 2 officers at prison in Shirley  Nov 6, 2009
    There are a number of people who are fearful they are going to be hurt while double bunked or walking down a hallway. Walker said the consumption of home-brewed alcohol by inmates is also rising at Souza-Baranowski, with intoxication fueling more violence. (Boston Globe)

    Suspect sought in South Boston muggings  Nov 6, 2009
    All three women were walking alone in the early evening ... The most recent attack occurred Wednesday at 10 p.m. on a woman who was walking home. (Boston Globe)

    I keep quiet about mistakes  Nov 6, 2009
    I am forever bumping into doors, walking into low furniture and tripping over rug wrinkles. Whenever I do, I always quickly glance about to see if anybody noticed, and if not, I'm on my way, quickly discarding my clumsy little secret to the failing memory vault -- soon forgotten. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Obituary: Alan Peters  Nov 6, 2009
    All very well to say; but Mr Peters, true to the Arts and Crafts Movement in which he had been trained, was working with timber rather than walking sticks , in William Morris s phrase. Solid wood moved: it faded in sunlight, swelled in humidity, dried out in central heating, in constant sympathy with its surroundings. (The Economist)

    American Specialty Health Receives Third Consecutive California Fit Business Award  Nov 6, 2009
    The CA Task Force on Youth and Workplace Wellness recognized ASH for "walking the talk" of a modern, progressive health care and wellness company. In addition to traditional medical, dental, and vision benefits, ASH employees receive access to a variety of wellness and complementary health care benefit programs that the company makes available to more than 15. (Primezone Releases)

    Freedom fighter  Nov 6, 2009
    " Share: Wednesday, Nov 4, 2009 09:05 PST The Maine fight was supposed to be the dress rehearsal for repealing California's Prop. 8 -- but gay marriage lost By AP Supporters turn out for a gay-rights rally the day before election day in Portland, Maine, on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. SAN FRANCISCO -- Paul Hogarth remembers how angry he was when Proposition 8 passed in California. I witnessed the train wreck, he says. I was angry with how we blew it. When same sex marriage came under attack in Maine,... (Salon)

    What's your question: Stopping at Main, Michigan; East Main turn  Nov 6, 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)

    Jazz Club a big hit  Nov 6, 2009
    Thumbs Up: Speaking of walking, there will be plenty of it this evening as the ghouls, ghosts and goblins take to the streets. Under the masks, makeup and pretend, there are real-life neighbors of ours. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Ellen Goodman: Afghan women should be central to our decisions there  Nov 6, 2009
    Under virtual house arrest, they were forbidden from work, from school, from walking alone or even laughing out loud. It was arguably the greatest human rights disaster for women in history. (The News-Press -- Opinion)

    10 ways to take control of your health  Nov 6, 2009
    "Walking triggers all of our bodily systems: digestion, stress relief, thinking and preparation for sleep." It's easy, simple, free and confers the benefits of exercise without the risk of damage from more energetic pursuits, Meller said. Walk every day barefoot is fine and get a pedometer to track your steps, shooting for a minimum of 10,000. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Health calendar  Nov 6, 2009
    KAPI'OLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAREGIVING CLASSES, offering elder care support and education including basic care giving skills, bathing, dressing, walking, meals and medical needs, for family members and those in related medical fields; offered through December at KCC; fees; information, 734-9108; registration, 734-9211, or. AMERICAN RED CROSS, Hawaii chapter, seeks volunteers in the case of natural disaster to help operate shelters, provide feeding, conduct disaster assessment, deliver health... (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Ending obesity  Nov 6, 2009
    Spaz makes every effort to be active with his kids, swimming, running, walking, playing ball and going to the beach. "It's a privilege for me, because a year ago I could barely get out of bed, and playing with the kids was out of the question.". (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Making smart choices: Speaker urges students to use their heads in matters of safety  Nov 6, 2009
    What if the difference between walking and being bound to a wheelchair for life was as easy as making the right choice. Voices for Injury Prevention speaker (VIP) Chad Thomas paid a visit to West Hancock High School Monday to get students thinking of exactly that. (Forest City Summit, IO)

    Pennington gets about $6M to study exercise, age  Nov 6, 2009
    The rest will get training in stretching, balance, leg exercises and walking ... Researchers will evaluate whether it helps daily living activity and thinking, and avoids injuries from falls and of major walking disability. (Nola.com -- Sports)

    Wasco Students Take Steps For A Cure  Nov 6, 2009
    -- Students in Wasco laced up their walking shoes Thursday morning to help those who can't. ABC23's North County reporter Crystal Figueroa spoke with students who are taking steps against a muscular disorder that stops people in their tracks. (KERO 23, CA)

    University Teaches People To Grow Pot  Nov 5, 2009
    "We've had people with cancer, Parkinson's, broken bones. We had a guy with hip surgery who was in a wheelchair when he came here and (now) he's walking around with a cane," said Claudia Lavander, the university's president. The Cannabis University is currently funded by the owner, but she said she hopes the school will eventually have enough paid memberships to make the university self-sufficient. (KIRO TV, WA)

    The future: Robots aid Japan's elderly residents  Nov 5, 2009
    Tomoaki Kasuga, CEO of robot developer Speecys Corp. in Tokyo, shows off his "walking PC", an Internet robot that can read e-mails and surf the Web out loud, as well as dance ... Since helping design AIBO several years ago, he has moved on to a product he calls the "walking PC." ... "People like humanoid-type robots but, functionally, walking is unstable," Kasuga explains, so the final product may boast wheels instead of legs. (USA Today)

    Two Indicted Wednesday In Deadly Waco Drive-By Shooting  Nov 5, 2009
    Toney told investigators he was walking with Fields at the time of the shooting and was shot in the leg. Hamilton was an innocent bystander and was grazed across her shoulder. (KWTX.com, TX)

    A(H1N1): Prepare for second wave  Nov 5, 2009
    He said they would be run by medical assistants and offer outpatient services such as dressings for wounds as well treatment for simple colds, coughs and headaches for people living within a walking distance of the clinics. There will be visiting doctors making rounds at these clinics and if there are patients who need more serious attention when the doctors are not around, they will be referred to the nearest private clinic by the medical assistants. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Making smart choices: Speaker urges students to use their heads in matters of safety  Nov 5, 2009
    What if the difference between walking and being bound to a wheelchair for life was as easy as making the right choice. Voices for Injury Prevention speaker (VIP) Chad Thomas paid a visit to West Hancock High School Monday to get students thinking of exactly that. (Forest City Summit, IO)

    Republican Party Joins Rexford Resignation Push  Nov 5, 2009
    On Tuesday, the county GOP issued a statement that blasts Rexford for walking out on a public comment period to avoid her critics, the newspaper reported. Rexford has been under fire for the past two months in the wake of a lawsuit against the city that settled out of court for $360,000 this summer. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin To Co-Host Oscars  Nov 5, 2009
    "Very early on, we talked about a pairing as part of our concept of the show, having tradition and also freshness walking hand in hand," Shankman said in an interview Tuesday ... Nov. 4, 2009: Investigators return to the site where a 6-year-old girl was hit and killed while walking with her family. (Click2Houston, TX)

    COLUMN: Maggie faces a tough task of surviving after being struck by a car  Nov 5, 2009
    Those who don t know her by name probably have seen her walking in Mattoon to and from her job at Cody s Roadhouse. For years, Maggie could be seen riding her bike or walking in Charleston ... She was walking the night of Oct. 19 when a driverless car going north on 19th Street left the street and struck Maggie about a block from her home. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Redefining America  Nov 5, 2009
    We would see more people using alternative transportation such as walking and riding bicycles, which in turn might help with our obesity epidemic and related medical expenses. We might be able to use some of the thousands of acres now devoted to parking lots for more economically productive uses. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)

    "Melon Boy" joins in special summer camp  Nov 5, 2009
    As the youngest child, Chen Xiran gives good account of himself by cutting through obstacles, crawling forward, walking on the balance beam. "Melon Boy" loses only 1 kilogram after ten days' trainings, while some others lose six or seven kilograms. (Xinhuanet, China)

    What's your question: Stopping at Main, Michigan; East Main turn  Nov 5, 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)

    The Young Pro  Nov 5, 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)

    Neighbours 'smelt bodies'  Nov 5, 2009
    Sowell was arrested on Saturday after a local resident recognised him walking down the street and notified the police. He did not try to resist arrest. (iAfrica.com)

    One step at a time: Thousands of walkers begin 60-mile trek at Plano Centre  Nov 5, 2009
    Though walking 60 miles is a daunting task, Senetti easily recruited three friends and they formed the team Mollys Golden Girls ... Theyre not walking for just me, but every woman in the world ... Mollys been fighting breast cancer for 10 years; well keep walking as long as it takes to keep her fighting, she said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

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