GOP HOPE: Ten Republicans To Watch... Nov 22, 2008
Mark Sanford: South Carolina's Sanford is the , a useful job through which to raise one's national profile ... South Carolina debate run by ABC. Bill Clinton knew how to govrern as a centrist ... Jim DeMint of South Carolina. (The Drudge Report)
Honda team captures Baja motorcycle title Nov 22, 2008
Ty Lawson led six players in double figures with 19 points, including Tyler Hansbrough, who had 13 in his season debut, and No. 1 North Carolina defeated host UC Santa Barbara 84-67. Elsewhere. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Men's Basketball ACCtion: Friday, November 21 Nov 22, 2008
(AP) -- Ty Lawson led six players in double figures with 19 points, including Tyler Hansbrough who had 13 in his season debut, and No. 1 North Carolina defeated UC Santa Barbara 84-67 Friday night. Hansbrough missed the first two games for Carolina (3-0) because of a stress reaction in his right shin. (Theacc.com)
Thursday's Major College Basketball Scores Nov 21, 2008
W. Carolina 120, Toccoa Falls 62. MIDWEST. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Preterm births costly, growing health problem Nov 21, 2008
Last year, the South Carolina March of Dimes invested more than $4 ... Through these grants, the organization is seeking ways to prevent birth defects and infant death, reduce South Carolina's premature birth rate, increase access to prenatal care, and educate men and women about having healthy babies ... The nation received a "D" and not a single state earned an "A." South Carolina earned an "F" with a preterm birth rate of 15. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Protecting Puerto Rico's Unique Freshwater Fisheries Nov 21, 2008
21, 2008) A team of researchers led by North Carolina State University has made an enormous advance in the understanding of some of Puerto Rico's most remarkable ecosystems by conducting the first comprehensive study of the island's freshwater fish species ... Kwak is a professor of biology at NC State, and a unit leader of the U.S. Geological Survey's North Carolina Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit ... Authors include Patrick B. Cooney, Dr. Thomas J. Kwak, Christin H. Brown, North... (Science Daily)
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North Carolina is on top of the college basketball power rankings - Luke Winn - SI.com ... And that makes the Cards the most reasonable title contender after Carolina ... " "Because that's just not the way things work in the NBA, Jerome," Washington had said. Next three: 11/22 vs. Milwaukee, 11/25 vs. Texas Southern, 11/28 vs. Northern Iowa (in Hoffman Estates, Ill.) 15 (2-0)Blake Griffin, who outshined Stephen Curry (and his 44 points) by putting up a Beasleyish 25-and-21 stat line in Tuesday's... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
USC Faces Seton Hall In First Round Of Puerto Rico Tip-Off Nov 20, 2008
Stepheson had requested eligibility for USC this season after transferring from North Carolina this fall due to family health concerns. IN TIM WE TRUST -- has an impressive track record in the collegiate ranks along with his NBA experience. (Pac-10.org)
USC's Stepheson ruled ineligible Nov 20, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press The NCAA has denied Alex Stepheson's waiver petition for immediate eligibility to compete at 19th-ranked Southern California after transferring from No. 1 North Carolina ... Stepheson played the last two seasons at North Carolina, where he appeared in 75 games, making 52. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Transfer Stepheson's appeal to play at USC denied Nov 20, 2008
s appeal to play immediately at USC after transferring from North Carolina was denied Wednesday by the NCAA. ... "We understand this has been a very complicated process and appreciate the efforts of the USC staff, the NCAA, North Carolina and Alex and his family. "Alex would have really helped our team this season and would have had a big impact in the Pac-10, but we will have to move beyond this now. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Journey Nearing End for Belita Salters Nov 20, 2008
University of South Carolina Official Athletic Site - Women's Volleyball ... Written by Emily Steele, South Carolina Media Relations student assistant ... As redshirt senior finishes her final season at South Carolina, she takes a look back at the journey that got her here. (Uscsports.com)
This Week In Pac-10 Men's Basketball Nov 18, 2008
After dropping season-opening games to Cal State Northridge (2005-06), South Carolina (2006-07) and Mercer (2007-08) in Floyd's first three seasons at USC, the Trojans came through with a season-opening win over UC Irvine, 78-55. USC junior F Taj Gibson tallied five blocked shots in the win over UC Irvine. (Pac-10.org)
Cards mailbag: Help coming to bullpen? Nov 18, 2008
Anderson is playing for Carolina, the same team employing Yadier Molina and managed by Jose Oquendo ... If you want to go straight to the stats page for Carolina, you can follow. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
7-foot freshman leads No. 1 N.C. Nov 16, 2008
Freshman Tyler Zeller scored 18 points Saturday to help top-ranked North Carolina beat visiting Pennsylvania, 86-71, despite playing without reigning national men's college basketball player of the year Tyler Hansbrough, who was injured ... rpr: North Carolina was also without senior Marcus Ginyard, who was injured. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Friars surprised by Huskies Nov 16, 2008
North Carolina 86, Penn 71 - Freshman Tyler Zeller scored 18 points to help the top-ranked Tar Heels triumph in Chapel Hill, N.C., despite playing without reigning national player of the year Tyler Hansbrough. Gonzaga 83, Montana St.-Billings 52 - Austin Daye and Josh Heytvelt scored 15 points apiece and the No. 10 Bulldogs cruised past the Division 2 Yellowjackets in Spokane, Wash. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Islanders declare victory over US bombers Nov 14, 2008
liberal arts college of 1,200 students located north of asheville in western north carolina, a region famous for its natural beauty and cultural heritage. nc. (Yahoo News -- Puerto Rico)
PGA'S 2009 SCHEDULE HAS MORE MONEY, FEDEX CUP CHANGES Nov 12, 2008
April 16-19 Verizon Heritage, Harbour Town GL, Hilton Head, South Carolina ... April 30-May 3 Wachovia Championship, Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, North Carolina ... Aug. 20-23 Wyndham Championship, course TBD, Greensboro, North Carolina. (USA Today -- Sports)
Farewell state quarters Nov 11, 2008
"My dad and I would discuss the design of each quarter, who is John Muir and why is he on California's quarter? Huh, South Carolina is known as the Palmetto State? It certainly helped cement in my head just exactly where each state is located." In her younger years, Cope wasn't convinced old-fashioned coin collecting was a hobby she could get behind, in this age of high-tech amusements for kids. "It honestly started out as something I thought was dorky and embarrassing," she said. (Montana Standard, MT)
What to watch: Early signing period storylines Nov 11, 2008
VCU, Tulane, South Carolina, Charlotte, Marshall, Chattanooga, Marquette, Fresno State and Providence are in the hunt. 92. (Charlotte Sports -- Rivals.com)
Horizon Lines to cut 70 jobs Nov 11, 2008
- North Carolina Justice Center. - Sharonview Federal Credit Union. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Kellogg Era Kicks Off With 2K Sports Classic In Illinois Nov 9, 2008
The last time UMass advanced to finals of a bridged tournament was the 1993-94 Preseason NIT as UMass beat Cleveland State and Towson in Amherst before heading to Madison Square Garden beating No. 1 North Carolina in the semifinals and losing to No. 7 Kansas in the championship game. Series Notes UMass has only faced Southern Illinois of the three teams in the Carbondale Region of the 2K Sports Classic. (Umassathletics.com)
* World News Quick Take Nov 8, 2008
An airline crew used duct tape to keep a passenger in her seat because they say she became unruly, fighting flight attendants and grabbing other passengers, forcing the flight to land in North Carolina. Maria Esther Castillo was due in court on Thursday, charged with resisting arrest and interfering with the operations of a flight crew aboard United Airlines Flight 645 from Puerto Rico to Chicago. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Luke WinnINSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL Nov 7, 2008
Maui Invitational, Nov. 24-26, Maui, Hawaii (Alabama, Chaminade, Indiana, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Oregon, St. Joe's, Texas). Maui might have been the No. 1 event. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Airline crew subdues passenger with... Nov 7, 2008
Puerto Rico-to-Chicago flight forced to make stop in Charlotte, North Carolina ... RALEIGH, North Carolina (AP) -- An airline crew used duct tape to keep a passenger in her seat because they say she became unruly, fighting flight attendants and grabbing other passengers, forcing the flight to land in North Carolina. (CNN -- Law)
Flight Diverted After Unruly Passenger Taped to Seat Nov 6, 2008
RALEIGH, North Carolina An airline crew used duct tape to keep a passenger in her seat because they say she became unruly, fighting flight attendants and grabbing other passengers, forcing the flight to land in North Carolina. Maria Esther Castillo is due in court Thursday, charged with resisting arrest and interfering with the operations of a flight crew aboard United Airlines Flight 645, from Puerto Rico to Chicago. (Fox News)
Memphis ready to rebound Nov 6, 2008
ESPN - John Calipari and the Memphis Tigers ready to rebound from NCAA title game loss. Try the NEW ESPN Search. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Airline Passenger Duct Taped To Seat Nov 6, 2008
The disruption also forced the pilot to make an unscheduled landing in North Carolina, en route from Puerto Rico to Chicago. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Pregnancy discrimination complaints jump, especially for women of color Nov 6, 2008
The new study finds that, from FY1996 to FY2005, 38 states recorded an increase in pregnancy discrimination charges filed with the EEOC. Thirteen states (Arkansas, Iowa, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Vermont and Washington) and Puerto Rico saw increases of more than 50 percent in claims during this period. The increase in complaints about pregnancy discrimination far outpaced the increase in women in the workforce during this time... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Study: Florida near top in diabetes cases Nov 6, 2008
Besides Florida, the states with the highest age-adjusted incidence were predominately in the South, including Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia. The study used data from CDC's behavioral risk factor surveillance system, and provides incidence rates of diabetes for 43 states and two U.S. territories. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
U.S. diabetes rate doubles over 10 years Nov 3, 2008
West Virginia, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Texas and Tennessee had the highest rates, all at 11 cases per 1,000 or higher ... Because an estimated one in four diabetics have not been diagnosed, the findings probably underestimate the problem, said Angela Liese, a diabetes researcher at the University of South Carolina. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Athletes jumping into the campaign game Oct 29, 2008
That was best exemplified by Michael Jordan's explanation for why he didn't support civil rights Harvey Gantt against Jesse Helms in a North Carolina senatorial election, "Republicans buy sneakers, too.". "Unfortunately, people are afraid of memorabilia sales, endorsements, political biases, things of that nature," Mourning said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
What can John McCain do? Oct 28, 2008
Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania, Mike Crapo of Idaho, Jim Bunning of Kentucky, Larry Craig of Idaho, John Ensign of Nevada, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, George Voinovich of Ohio and David Vitter of Louisiana. Santorum, Crapo and Bunning were on the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee and had voted in favor of sending the bill to the full Senate. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Tournament talks will wait Oct 27, 2008
Probably' leavingNorth Carolina juniors Ty Lawson and Wayne Ellington returned to school after "testing the waters" of the NBA last spring. And although nothing has been set in stone, it sounds like this will probably be their last season in Chapel Hill. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rotavirus Infections Decline More than 70 Percent in Children in U.S. Oct 26, 2008
However, there was substantial variability, with states such as Delaware, North Carolina, and Alabama each experiencing declines of more than 95 percent, while in Washington, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Arizona, the declines were less than 35 percent. "While our data does not provide insight into why rates of infection varied geographically, we know that multiple factors determine how quickly new vaccines are adopted by physicians, parents and public health agencies," said Dr. Lieberman. (PR Newswire)
Pujols wins Clemente Award Oct 26, 2008
" Pujols, 28, had been the Cardinals' nominee for the fourth year in a row. He was selected from a list of 30 nominees, one from each MLB club. A panel of dignitaries, including Selig and Vera Clemente, selected the overall award recipient. Additionally, fans were able to log on to MLB.com and cast a vote for one of the 30 nominees. The winner of the fan vote was tallied as one vote among those cast by the selection panel. In addition to Chevy's aforementioned donation, Chevy will donate $30,000... (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Mizzou Men at Big 12 Media Day Oct 24, 2008
Missouri Men's Basketball - University of Missouri Official Athletic Site - Missouri Athletics. Coach Anderson met with the media in Oklahoma City on Thursday. (Mutigers.com)
On the air tv and radio Oct 22, 2008
com Open, first round, TGCMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL8:29 p.m. World Series, game 2, Philadelphia at Tampa Bay, WDNC-620, WRAZ, WFXINBA BASKETBALL10 p.m. Exhibition, Charlotte vs. L.A. Lakers, WDOX-570, TNTNHL HOCKEY7:30 p.m. Carolina at Pittsburgh, WCMC-99 ... 1, ESPNUNoon Boston College at North Carolina, WCHL-1360, WRDU-106. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Navy Region Hawaii to get new commander Oct 21, 2008
Alexander's next assignment will be as commander of Navy Region Southeast, which encompasses Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, as well as the Caribbean, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. Smith previously served as commanding officer of Naval Base San Diego. (Honolulu Advertiser)
ROAD TO FINAL FOUR: The games you won't want to miss Oct 18, 2008
North Carolina: Friday, Oct. 31 ... Kentucky's Patrick Patterson will be ready to go when the Wildcats face Tyler Hansbrough and North Carolina on Nov. 18 ... The slate is highlighted by a true non-conference game that takes place when Kentucky heads to Chapel Hill to face North Carolina. (USA Today -- Sports)
Beach Medics Help With Hurricane Omar Efforts Oct 17, 2008
Featured: Stronger McCain Not Strong Enough. Hurricane Omar skipped over the Caribbean without causing any major damage, but a local search and rescue team is on it's way to help with the minor damage. (WTKR.com, VA)
How Finance Bought Congress Oct 16, 2008
Among other pleasurable destinations: Kona, Hawaii (Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle); Miami and New Orleans (Mortgage Insurance Companies of America); St. Petersburg, Florida (Capital One); Fort Lauderdale (American Bankers Association); Aventura, Florida (Securities Industry Association); and Puerto Rico (North Carolina Bankers Association). Such trips often included substantive panels and a bit of work, but most staffers would pounce at the opportunity to leave the Hill for a more temperate... (CBS News)
2008-09 PAC-10 Men's Basketball Television Schedule Oct 16, 2008
Nov. 25 WASHINGTON vs. Florida or Syracuse (4) TBD ESPN2 or ESPNU OREGON vs. North Carolina or Chaminade (5) TBD ESPN or ESPN2 Wed. Nov. 26 OREGON at Maui Invitational (5) TBD ESPN/2/U Thur. (Pac-10.org)
New hoops event brings UH national exposure Oct 15, 2008
ERT owns and operates four other eight-team tournaments the Charleston Classic in South Carolina, the Puerto Rico Tip-Off, the 76 Classic in Anaheim, Calif. and the Old Spice Classic in Orlando, Fla. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Men's Basketball to Compete on Television Five Times in 2008-09 Oct 15, 2008
CBS COLLEGE SPORTS NETWORK (CBS C) Monday, Nov. 24 UNLV at UTEP 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 Oklahoma at Tulsa 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30 BYU at Tulsa 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 East Carolina at Marshall 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 Memphis at UCF 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14 SMU at Rice 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 UAB at Memphis 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 East Carolina at SMU 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 Tulane at Rice 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 Houston at Memphis Noon Wednesday, Feb. 4 Houston... (Uhcougars.com)
Hawaii coin ends popular state quarter program Oct 15, 2008
"My dad and I would discuss the design of each quarter, who is John Muir and why is he on California's quarter? Huh, South Carolina is known as the Palmetto State? It certainly helped cement in my head just exactly where each state is located.". In her younger years, Cope wasn't convinced old-fashioned coin collecting was a hobby she could get behind, in this age of high-tech amusements for kids. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Andy Katz: Top 25 Oct 14, 2008
North Carolina is the consensus No. 1 ... The Sweet 16-type teams in the next tier are all capable of making a run at Carolina and deep into the Elite Eight ... For now, enjoy -- let the comments and the zingers rain down on us and get ready for a season that will be owned by, or at least focused on, Carolina from start to finish. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Were you a fan? Oct 7, 2008
Havana was my personal reward for driving six hours to Atlanta from eastern North Carolina. Where will I get my Cuban fix now. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bailout Bloats With 'Sweeteners' and Pork Oct 3, 2008
James Clyburn of South Carolina, the Democrats 'Majority Whip, told reporters Thursday night. The economic rescue plan breezed through the Senate Wednesday night on a 75-24 vote, a move that was intended to put pressure on the House to also approve the measure. (ABC News -- Business)
November 2003 Oct 3, 2008
President Bush Meets with Workers at BMW Plant in South Carolina ... November 7, 2003 President Bush Discusses Job Training Initiative in North Carolina. (White House News Releases)
A list of the 2008 MacArthur Foundation fellows Sep 24, 2008
Mary Jackson, 63, fiber artist, Charleston, South Carolina. Jackson has preserved the craft of sweetgrass basketry. (USA Today)
Weather: Heavy rain, winds, erosion threaten Brevard's beaches Sep 24, 2008
"A combination of high pressure nosing down along the East Coast of the United States and a coastal storm offshore the Carolina coast will result in strong north to northeast winds and rough surf along the coast of East Central Florida," the National Weather Service reports. "Seas in the open Atlantic are forecast to reach 11 to 13 feet Wednesday. Breakers of 5 to 6 feet are expected in the surf zone. Such large breakers can knock you down and make you susceptible to rip currents.". (Florida Today)
Travel briefs Sep 21, 2008
Oct. 19-29: Arkansas (Ozarks), California (northern), Connecticut, Illinois (southern), Indiana (southern), Kentucky (western), Maryland (inland), Massachusetts (coastal), Missouri (southern), New Jersey (inland), North Carolina (inland), Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia (inland), Washington ... 5: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia (northern), Maryland (coastal), Mississippi (northern), New Jersey (coastal), North Carolina (coastal), South Carolina, Virginia (coastal). (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Rhinos Fall in Finale Sep 18, 2008
Rhinos defender Ross Smith drove a dagger in to the men he indirectly replaced Sunday evening as the Rochester Rhinos earned a 1-1 draw with Carolina. . (R News)
Three Police Officers Indicted For Civil Rights and Obstruction Charges In Puerto Rico Sep 17, 2008
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Three Carolina, Puerto Rico, Municipal Police Department officers were indicted by a federal grand jury today for civil rights and obstruction of justice violations, announced Grace Chung Becker, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, Rosa E. Rodriguez-Velez, U.S. Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico, and Luis Fraticelli, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's San Juan Field Office. The indictment... (PR Newswire)
Kendall Marshall's Journal - Sept. '08 Sep 17, 2008
North Carolina Tar Heels Football, Basketball, and Recruiting ... com covers North Carolina athletics ... Bishop O'Connell, keeps Tar Heel fans updated on his path to Chapel Hill with regular journal entries at InsideCarolina. (InsideCarolina.com)
Rhinos Eliminate Railhawks Sep 15, 2008
Rhinos defender Ross Smith drove a dagger in to the man he indirectly replaced Sunday evening as the Rochester Rhinos earned a draw with Carolina ... In the 82nd minute, Luke Kreamalmeyer sent a cross that Smith buried under the crossbar for a 1-1 draw, ending Carolina's playoff hopes. (R News)
In-room sex kits a hot seller at The Water Club Sep 14, 2008
" The kits can be hidden or removed from a room if a guest requests in advance. And last but not least, the hotel's "Do Not Disturb" signs go into much greater detail than those elsewhere, with a movable wheel listing numerous possible reasons why the occupants don't wish to be interrupted at a given moment. The appeal of the signs is so great that they have become collector's items. "I lose those things by the thousands," Schlesinger said. Yahoo! Buzz RECOMMEND THIS STORY Recommend It: Not at... (Yahoo News)
2008-09 Tiger Basketball Schedule Announced Sep 11, 2008
" The Tigers' 18-game home slate starts Nov. 4 when they host Christian Brothers in their lone exhibition game. Memphis regular season begins 11 days later on Nov. 15 with the home season opener versus Fairfield at FedExForum. The game also is an opening round contest of the 2008 O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off. Following the regular season opener, Calipari faces the first of his five former assistants when Kellogg brings his UMass Minutemen to the Bluff City on Nov. 17. Other Calipari... (Gotigersgo.com)
Interview with Golf Coach Bruce Heppler Sep 11, 2008
"Obviously that means more geographical movement. And any time you leave your comfort zone, things get a little bit more difficult. Florida State and North Carolina went all the way to Seattle last year and missed. We went to Ohio and missed when there was a tournament just up the road in Chattanooga. And any time you get off the grasses that you play and the climate that you play in you're probably not as good as you would be when you are in your own region.". Does this put more pressure on the... (Ramblinwreck.com)
Cricket In The United States Sep 10, 2008
South East - Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Puerto Rico. Central East - Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama. (Suite101.com)
Florida insurance company enters Hawaii market Sep 9, 2008
Universal North America currently offers insurance in Arizona, Florida, Nevada, South Carolina and Texas. Along with entering the Hawaii market, it plans to expand to California next year. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Southeast Braces For Hanna As Ike Looms Sep 5, 2008
(CBS/AP) Tropical Storm Hanna roared past the edge of the Bahamas on Thursday ahead of a possible hurricane hit on the Carolinas, leaving behind at ... U.S. National Hurricane Center said Hanna should reach the coast of North or South Carolina by Saturday, but its sprawling bands of outer winds are likely to hit the U.S. sooner ... Hanna's heart was about 540 miles south of W 00004000 ilmington, North Carolina, late Thursday night. (CBS News)
Southeast U.S. braces for Hanna Sep 5, 2008
WILMINGTON, N.C. - Some Southeastern states declared emergencies and officials urged residents to head inland Thursday as Tropical Storm Hanna headed toward the U.S. Atlantic coast, where it could bring high winds and rain from South Carolina all the way to Maine ... A hurricane watch was issued for Edisto Beach, S.C., north to the Outer Banks of North Carolina near the Virginia border ... A tropical storm warning was issued from the Savannah River in Georgia north to the North Carolina/Virginia... (MSNBC -- Politics)
HANNA BLITZ SET FOR EAST COAST; IKE WORRIES... Sep 5, 2008
According to Expert Senior Meteorologist John Kocet, "Hanna will be remembered as a nor'easter, not a terribly destructive storm, but one that will bring wind and rain to the East Coast from eastern North Carolina to Maine and Nova Scotia, Canada." Kocet says 2 to 3 inches of rain will fall in the major urban areas along the Interstate 95 corridor as the storm taps into moisture from the Atlantic ... The storm will reach hurricane strength before making landfall along the Carolina coast early on... (The Drudge Report)
Patheon Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results Sep 5, 2008
Update on Carolina Facilities The Carolina operations are classified as a discontinued operation, with related assets and liabilities being classified as held for sale ... 7 million to write down the Carolina assets to their fair market value less estimated disposition costs ... The results for Niagara-Burlington operations, which were divested at the end of the first quarter 2008 and the Carolina, Puerto Rico operations have been segregated and presented separately as discontinued operations in... (Canada Newswire)
