Governor Rendell Announces Confirmations and Appointments Nov 25, 2008
Kathryn Amaker, Reading ... Jeffrey R. Sparagana, Ed.D.; Reading. (PR Newswire)
Billingsley Slips on Ice and Breaks Leg Nov 24, 2008
Dodgers right-hander Chad Billingsley suffered a broken left fibula when he slipped on ice in front of his home in Reading, Pennsylvania over the weekend. to read the rest of this story. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Dodgers ace Billingsley fractures leg in fall on ice Nov 24, 2008
Starting pitcher Chad Billingsley, who was 16-10 for the Los Angeles Dodgers this year, slipped on ice at his home in Reading, Pa ... Team spokesman Josh Rawitch said that the 24-year-old Billingsley slipped on ice outside his house in Reading, Pa ... Rawitch said the surgery was performed by Dr. Paul Neuman, an orthopedic surgeon in Reading, after consulting with team surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache. (USA Today -- Sports)
Drinks, dancing, dinner, self-loathing Nov 24, 2008
Along with that, I was reading a Village Voice columnist named Arthur Bell, who was writing these revelatory articles about what was happening in the leather bars, all these deaths, all these unsolved and strange events. All of that piqued my interest. (Salon)
Local railroad history is alive in the 1870 depot, complete with model trains Nov 23, 2008
The upper level includes a reading room about the National Road, which runs through Greenup; and the upper level of the depot is set up to represent the station s master s quarters, as it was believed to be in the 1940s. Today the depot shows artifacts depicting the era from the late 1800s through the 1950s. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Drivers confront sin at truck-stop chapel in Shrewsbury Nov 23, 2008
After that realization, Tirado said, he started reading the Bible. "I've learned a lot of things in life that weren't very good," he said. (Boston Globe)
Boscov's once again a family affair Nov 23, 2008
With the closing of 10 stores announced earlier this year, the regional chain, based in Reading, Pa. has 39 stores. (Albany Times Union)
Can Bill Clinton be on his best behavior? Nov 22, 2008
Let's hope the National Enquirer finds him reading, reflecting, and reclining, all by himself. Obama is a huge celebrity of world-class cachet. (Boston Globe)
Coalition for a Democratic Workplace Calls on Congress to Oppose Anti-Worker Employee Free Choice Act Nov 22, 2008
Sincerely, THE COALITION FOR A DEMOCRATIC WORKPLACE: 60 Plus Association Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield (MA) Alabama Chapter of ABC Alabama Restaurant Association Alaska Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant & Retailers Association Alaska Chapter of ABC Alaska Hotel & Lodging Association Alliance for Worker Freedom Aluminum Association American Apparel & Footwear Association American Association of Homes & Services for the Aging American Bakers Association American Beverage... (PR Newswire)
What is the point of Woolworths? Nov 22, 2008
" There is still hope of an Me reinvention. But should Woolies go under, Britain won't just have lost a chainstore, it will have lost an institution. Add your comments on this story, using the form below. I beg to differ with Mr Baker. Every year in the run up to Christmas, I wonder where to go to get my father's box of Black Magic. The first place I think of is Woolworths, I always associate Black Magic's with Woolworths. Where am I going to go to get the Black Magic now? Alastair Pearce,... (BBC News -- UK)
Republicans down, but theyre not out Nov 22, 2008
This exercise in tea-leaf reading is a natural reaction to a federal election and, indeed, the exact same sort of exercise took place right after the 2004 elections. Except that four years ago, the party considered to be in retreat was the Democrats. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Late Pa. lieutenant governor mourned at Capitol Nov 22, 2008
Congratulations my dear friend, theres something soundly sweet about winning when others say you cant, Murtha said, reading her letter. You and I both know something about that. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
A 'Thrilled' Matthews Toasts with Ellen: 'To Barack Obama!' Nov 22, 2008
To watch the video in a larger frame -- those interested in the supposed gore, or reading the chyrons, play it on the MRC's Eyeblast site. To watch the video sans MSNBC's blurring, view the original video as aired and posted by KTUU-TV channel 2, the NBC affiliate in Anchorage, which didn't find any of it inappropriate. (MediaResearch.org)
Boscovs could benefit from federal funds Nov 21, 2008
Boscov s, which is based in Reading, Pa. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in August. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Dog lover O'Hurley sets new Thanksgiving tradition Nov 21, 2008
This year, it's being held over the weekend in Reading, Pa ... About 15,000 fans are expected to attend Saturday and Sunday at the Greater Reading Expo Center for the most popular show for pooches outside the one run by the Westminster Kennel Club. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Chesapeake Bay States Will Not Meet Cleanup Goals Nov 21, 2008
Many wore black T-shirts reading, "EPA: Don't Delay, Save the Bay.". The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, which organized the protest, and other groups have filed a notice of intent to sue the EPA to force pollution reduction in the bay. (W-USA News, DC)
Decision deferred on field maintenance Nov 20, 2008
"As a nurse who also has seen the environmental impact on children over the years, I question the wisdom of continued use of potentially harmful means of pesticides and herbicides around children and adolescents," Inderwies said reading from a prepared statement. "Studies showing standard revitalization products as containing carcinogens, asthmagens and developmental toxins are compelling and argue the point for immediate reform in how we manage our playing fields for our children." Inderwies... (Springfield Sun, PA)
A history of the flu Nov 20, 2008
Full disclosure of banking policies would be nice lets have it all put on the table for every one tosee just how corrupt they are taking food and housing from people who work hard while they sitin there penthouses reading about bank bailout's. No don. (MSNBC -- Health)
Scientists map genome of woolly mammoth, extinct since ice age Nov 20, 2008
Tags make it easier for you to find other stories that share the same theme or topic with the article you re currently reading. E-mail Alerts. (Globe and Mail)
Sleep Helps People Learn Complicated Tasks Nov 20, 2008
The results demonstrate that this consolidation may help in learning language processes such as reading and writing as well as eye-hand skills such as tennis, he said. For the study, researchers tested about 200 college students, most of whom were women, who had little previous experience playing video games. (Science Daily)
And then there were two... Nov 20, 2008
Counterfeit @8:26 I know Bill Shipp, read his column every Wednesday it is published before I come here, Bill is a friend of mine, Bill makes his living fairly reading Georgias tea leaves, Bill would never post his column for free ... How about the loon who introduced legislation that would allow schools to display banners reading God Bless America. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Perception and reality Nov 20, 2008
High, which is No. 25 in the , coach Mat Taylor says there's some bias, but it's a distraction only when players spend more time reading Internet polls than playbooks. Richard Taylor, coach of the No. 27-ranked Centennial (Peoria, Ariz. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
WALL-E: Hipster hero of 2008 Nov 20, 2008
Beyond the Multiplex - Salon. Site Presented By Thursday, Nov 20, 2008. (Salon)
Anti-discrimination ordinance redraft discussed Nov 18, 2008
Citing a 1991 Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court decision in Reading, Pa ... "The role of the prosecutor is to fashion as strong a case against the accused as the evidence will allow," the court wrote in the 1991 decision, Georgia Pacific Corp. v. City of Reading Commission on Human Relations ... "It just didn't feel right to me. Once I found [Georgia Pacific Corp. v. City of Reading Commission on Human Relations], that's when I brought it to them.". (Daily Collegian, PA)
Rockwood budget back in the black Nov 18, 2008
But according to information school district officials released at the board meeting Monday, the district s finances are in the ambulance and on the way to the hospital (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Let Detroit suffer its fate Nov 18, 2008
Try reading this it has more than enough reasons why the national sales tax won t work. 16121436674&f=00&su=p649. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Man accused of dousing neighbor for a 'confession' Nov 18, 2008
Thanks for reading, and thanks for participating. . (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Doctors hoping for new era of artificial ankles Nov 18, 2008
By LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer Lauran Neergaard, Ap Medical Writer. Mon Nov 17, 3:38 pm ET. (Yahoo News)
Obama, on '60 Minutes,' talks about the challenges ahead Nov 17, 2008
Besides Lincoln, Obama said he had been reading about the Great Depression and President Franklin D. Roosevelt's first 100 days in office. He said he hoped his team could emulate that administration's confidence and willingness to experiment. (Los Angeles Times)
Cyclones Lose at Reading, 5-3 Nov 17, 2008
READING, Pennsylvania A three goal second period explosion was enough for Reading to take a 5-3 win from the Cincinnati Cyclones on Sunday afternoon ... A power play goal by Readings Dan Rudisuela at 12:29 levelled the scores ... Reading scored all three goals in the second period to build a 4-2 lead. (WKRC.com, OH)
How long will the hope last? Nov 17, 2008
" Donl wrote on Nov 11, 2008 1:30 PM:" Reading all of these posts over the last few months brought to mind a story. When we first moved to Albany in 2000, we received a phone call from the Democrat Herald, asking if we wanted to buy the daily paper. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Area agencies need volunteers to help Nov 17, 2008
- SBH Adult Education needs volunteer tutors to help adult learners with math and reading one morning or afternoon a week. Guidance provided. (Erie Times-News, PA)
'Masonator' lives up to nickname Nov 16, 2008
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Arts & Entertainment Briefing Nov 16, 2008
Thanks for reading, and thanks for participating. Rules of the Road: Blog administrators and moderators have the right to edit, delete, move or close any comment or forum at any time. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Giving Erie for Christmas Nov 16, 2008
- Apple iPod- Nintendo Wii- Microsoft Xbox 360- Sony PlayStation 3- Amazon's Kindle wireless reading device- Interactive toy dinosaurs (Playskool's Kota the Triceratops, Mattel's D-Rex and Ugobe's Pleo Dinosaur)- HDTVs- Digital cameras- Portable GPS navigation systems (Garmin Nuvi, Magellan Maestro, TomTom, Mio) ... "I guess they are dreading Christmas." ... So if they happen to be reading this, they should probably stop right here. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Michelle Obama gets sneak peak of WH closets Nov 15, 2008
"And what I know from having lived here and from visiting my mother-in-law (former first lady Barbara Bush) when she made this family a home and from reading about all the other families that have lived here is this house really can be a home. And I know that they'll make it that way for their little girls.". Mrs. Bush also talked about how Obama made history by becoming the first black elected president. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
FACT OR FICTIONFact or Fiction?: It's No Tall Tale, Height Matters Nov 15, 2008
Diminutive people can find plenty of other scientific reading matter to make them feel er lower. A classic study by two University of Pittsburgh professors in 1990, for instance, reported that people in management positions were "significantly" taller than their underlings. (Scientific American)
Column: Reality Revival Wish List Nov 15, 2008
Any one reading this, Always remember what you say to anyone. Because for me a TBI patient shit sticks like glue. (TVweek.com)
Poor Night Vision May Predict Age-Related Eye Disease Nov 15, 2008
More than 1,000 people with early signs of AMD were given a 10-item questionnaire asking them to rate their difficulties with night driving and low-light activities like reading or watching movies, then were followed annually for up to six years. Those with the worst night vision at the start were most likely to develop reduced visual acuity and one of two types of advanced AMD -- geographic atrophy (GA) or choroidal neovascularization (CNV). (MEDLINEplus)
Teen tarts, sleeping nubiles -- and Harry Nov 15, 2008
(In quasi-related news, the a bastion of newspaperly integrity I grew up reading, is abandoning daily print journalism in favor of weekly publication and the Web. . (Salon)
'First Granny' Readies For White House Move Nov 14, 2008
Been reading stories about the increase in home foreclosures. In the market to invest. (KERO 23, CA)
Philadelphia's Chinatown seeks to keep out casino Nov 14, 2008
The population and number of businesses have continued to rise, spreading past the concrete canyon of the downtown expressway on its northern border. The neighborhood and its residents have proven to be resilient, but they are not indestructible, Wei said. (Yahoo News)
New program teaches preschoolers reading skills, getting along with others Nov 14, 2008
A study funded by the National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies shows that it's possible to teach preschoolers the pre-reading skills they need for later school success, while at the same time fostering the socials skills necessary for making friends and avoiding conflicts with their peers ... In the study, the researchers compared the progress of students who received a traditional Head Start curriculum to those who received a curriculum with enhancements in the areas of social... (EurekAlert!)
Research-based program found to enhance impact of Head Start on school readiness Nov 14, 2008
Designed to be integrated into existing Head Start programs, REDI featured a research-based curriculum to foster social-emotional learning and enhance language and emergent literacy skills through interactive reading, sound games, and print center activities ... The study found positive effects in academic and social-emotional areas: Compared with children who were in regular Head Start classrooms, children in REDI classrooms showed greater growth in vocabulary, pre-reading skills, emotional... (EurekAlert!)
School district breaks ground on construction Nov 13, 2008
"I'm thrilled. It has been such a long journey. So many details that our property committee had to address, so many people from the community who lent their support and ideas. Without the community we never would have been able to complete these projects we have now." E.R. Steubner of Reading has been contracted, at a cost of $38. 4 million, for both building projects, which are scheduled for completion in the fall of 2010. (Springfield Sun, PA)
We should help grow business Nov 13, 2008
Richard R. Tisei, R-Wakefield, represents Malden, Melrose wards 1-5, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield and Lynnfield ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: The Reading Advocate, 150 Baker Avenue Ext. (Reading Advocate, MA)
When Rush is real RNC chair Nov 13, 2008
There s at least one in the Senate, and he is appealing to the base to vote against the possibility of having a DEM majority in the Senate, on the basis of Chambliss getting to be the dis-loyal opposition, reading the news into the record, as his filibuster, wasting time while our economy is destroyed ... Ultimately, Rush will rob himself of all credibility and look like some Endtimer wandering the streets with a sandwich board reading The End Is Nigh ... I started reading before my fourth... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Reign of Lame Falls Mainly on McCain Nov 13, 2008
Roll that phrase around a bit -- "liberated from Mr. Reagan's coattails." This is why it takes so long to read the Times -- you have to keep reading the same paragraph over again to see if you missed a word. Bush, of course, rode Reagan's ultraconservative coattails to victory, then snipped those coattails by raising taxes and was soundly defeated four years later. (Human Events Online)
Father's bow shot kills grizzly attacking his son (4) Nov 13, 2008
David wrote on Oct 15, 2008 3:59 PM:" Are you kidding me??? All of the people who are in favor of the bear are morons, I can't believe you are actually writing the things you have. You should be ashamed of yourselves. Reading a lot of these comments I am digusted and can't imagine how you people can look in the mirror and like what you see. There is no way that God would ever choose an animals life over a humans. I am an avid hunter and will always be. Thank God that Mr. Leming was there,... (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Angels pass on K-Rod; may eye Ramírez Nov 13, 2008
A pair of senior quarterbacks - Harvard's Chris Pizzotti (Reading) and Trinity's Eric McGrath (Lynn) - received this week's Gold Helmets from the New England Football Writers. In a 42-28 Ivy League win over visiting Columbia, Pizzotti threw for a career-high 376 yards and a career high-tying four touchdowns to collect the third helmet of his career. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Pennridge celebrates Veterans Day Nov 12, 2008
"I have great-grandchildren older than you. "I remember when I was in school, seeing a picture of soldiers from the Civil War, and reading how many were so young, 12 to 14 years old ... The reading was followed by the musical piece on trumpet. (Springfield Sun, PA)
DISTRICT BRIEFING Nov 12, 2008
Get The Post's take on whatever you're reading -- anywhere on the Web. . (Washington Post)
Freedom over equality best choice Nov 12, 2008
"I'm sure it is hard work - and someday, if you keep trying (and change your views) you might actually accomplish it.Keep trying - its fun reading your futile attempts. " ... "I'm sure it is hard work - and someday, if you keep trying (and change your views) you might actually accomplish it.Keep trying - its fun reading your futile attempts. " ... His fans can agree with him by reading into it what they want it to mean. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Arizona lacking money for new roads and mass-transit projects Nov 12, 2008
Electronic trackers would need to be installed in cars and reading devices in gas stations. Studies: A South Dakota legislator in August suggested the concept was worth a look. (AZCentral -- News)
Test Scores Reveal Pittsburgh Students Excel With McGraw-Hill's Treasures Reading and Everyday Mathematics Curricula Nov 11, 2008
NEW YORK, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Pittsburgh students continue to make substantial gains in reading and mathematics achievement on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA), according to the 2007-2008 student achievement results for the Pittsburgh Public Schools. The District adopted the Macmillan/McGraw-Hill K-6 reading and language arts curriculum, Treasures, in 2005-2006 and has used Wright Group/McGraw-Hill's Everyday Mathematics program for approximately 14 years ... Reading... (PR Newswire)
Brothers convicted of conspiring Pa. teen's murder Nov 11, 2008
Brothers convicted of conspiring Pa. Anchorage Daily News. (Anchorage Daily News)
Mixed verdict in Kutztown beating death trial Nov 11, 2008
READING Two brothers charged in the beating death of a university student in Pennsylvania Dutch country were convicted Monday of conspiracy to commit third-degree murder but acquitted of third-degree murder. The Berks County jury also convicted Terry Kline, 23, and his brother Kenneth Kline, 22, both of Allentown, of one count of aggravated assault but acquitted them of a second count in the death of 19-year-old Kutztown University sophomore Kyle Quinn in September 2007. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
The reactor would be installed underground. (Source: Hyperion) Nov 11, 2008
I'd recommend you spend the better part of the next week reading ... The fire was fought in a horribly incorrect manner, spreading large amounts radioactive material into the atmosphere (and killing many fire fighters, 47 as you mentioned below) ... The two primary component failures were naturally occurring, but the backup pump being disabled w/o operator knowledge, faulty gauge readings, and no indication of the stuck valve lead the operators to follow procedures that inflamed the true... (DailyTech)
Inauguration: Tickets and hotels hard to come by Nov 11, 2008
Mon Nov 10, 2:25 pm ET. AP Workers continue to build the Presidential inauguration reviewing stand in front of the White House in. (Yahoo News)
Report tracks city students' progress Nov 11, 2008
A+ Schools included the data on academic growth -- billed as more informative in some ways than the annual state math and reading scores -- in its fourth annual guide to the school district and city charter schools ... Math and reading results from the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment, regularly included in the A+ Schools guide, report student proficiency in grades 11 and three through eight ... District schools moved students ahead at least one school year in math and reading in grades... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
America: Now More Divided Than in 2004 Nov 11, 2008
Before last week, every time Valdis Krebs mapped the reading habits of those buying political books through Amazon. com, he found a few volumes. (Slate)
Reading Obama's Trade Tea Leaves Nov 10, 2008
One of the few gaffes in Barack Obama's presidential campaign came in March while he battled Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination. A leaked memo revealed that an Obama adviser assured Canadian officials Obama's protectionist speeches were "more reflective of political maneuvering than policy.". (Forbes)
Web-fed fury led to removal of gun company founder Nov 10, 2008
We're people who care about the Second Amendment, and when it comes to Barack Obama's record on that issue, we're not spreading fear, we're spreading the truth ... tiredofstupidpeople wrote on Nov 9, 2008 12:30 PM:" I read the first article and was appalled! Now after reading this one and all of the comments I know I have to take the time to make a statement myself. First of all I am a woman, a daughter, a mother and a wife. I live in Montana but I come from the Keystone State of Pennsylvania... (Missoulian, MT)
Palin comes home to vote; visits with fans Nov 10, 2008
To To Give Me a Break wrote on Nov 6, 2008 7:20 PM:" Why dont you define what Anti-American is exactly? It's what YOU think is anti-American. And Socialist? Giving a tax break to middle and upper middle class since they've been raped over the past 8 years? Are you kidding me? Socialism means the government takes over corporations you fool! Try reading something other than the bible or Rush Limbaugh and you'd understand the difference! You're as ignorant as Sarah! ". Albert Crepeau wrote... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
It's all over, what do you think? Nov 10, 2008
Carol wrote on Nov 6, 2008 5:59 PM:" I am so happy your Sarah is back home. Alaska is where she belongs, looking over that little body of water watching Russia, telling Putin where to go, and reading whatever "they" place in front of her! Her botched interviews with Charlie Gibson, and Katie Couric were enough for me, and obviously the majority of the country! I feel badly for Tina Fey, she lost her comedy material. The Pitbull with Lipstick is back to govern and watch hockey, hunt, and shop at... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
