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Safety at the top Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:54AMThe new recruits for the class of the Douglas County search and rescue team begin their training at a mid-week video presentation on field medical treatment.
Miracle League back on for Sept. 18… at Centennial Park Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:54AMAMHERSTBURG — After a contentious meeting hours earlier, the Miracle League of Amherstburg quickly rebounded and are sticking to the Sept. 18 opening day. In an afternoon meeting with town council Aug.[...]
Car Booster Seats Make Gains In Insurance Testing Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:53AMCar booster seats have made strides in ensuring a proper fit for children in the back seat, according to a review by the insurance industry, though just over 10 percent of those evaluated weren't recommended.
Rev. Steven McKeown's paper defending use of state money to help restore Bald Knob Cross Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:49AMCiting North American history dating to Christopher Columbus' 1492 venture to the New World, Bald Knob Cross board president Rev. Steven McKeown released a paper documenting his belief that state funds used in the monument's renovation don't violate church-state separation statutes. Click to read the full writing.
Mill Creek teen wins World Cup for remote-controlled sail planes Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:48AMMILL CREEK -- Keeping a remote-controlled sail plane aloft is pure fun for Brendon Beardsley. introduced him to it.
Police investigate family tragedy death crash Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:47AMDetectives are investigating whether anybody was to blame for a crash in which a 16-year-old boy died after his mother's car hit a pothole and swerved into a dyke, police said today.
Next election will be fought on education. says McGuinty Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:46AMOntario's next provincial election may be fought over the finger painting set.[...]
Firewatch: More back-to-school safety tips Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:45AMAs a follow-up to my last column, I found some additional back-to-school safety tips I’d like to share with you. As parents or caregivers, it is important that you take time to sit down with your children and make sure they know how to stay safe.
Report: Booster seats better Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:45AMA review by the insurance industry says car booster seats have made strides in ensuring a proper fit for children in the back seat.
Senegal: Abusive Teachers Sentenced Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:40AMThe arrest and conviction of seven Quranic teachers who forced boys trusted to their care to beg is a significant move forward for children's rights in Senegal, Human Rights Watch said today.
9 years gone, everyone's a ground zero stakeholder Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:55AMIt is a place of sacrifice. A place of mourning. A place people pass by on their way to grab lunch. It's a place where...
Essex County Environmental Center sets fall activities Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:54AMThe Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Ave., will hold the following ongoing clubs and activities throughout the fall months for both children and adults. Join them to take nature walks, canoe rides along the Passaic River, enter a photography contest or learn to make your own soap!
9 years gone, everyone's a ground zero stakeholder Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:43AMIt is a place of sacrifice. A place of mourning. A place people pass by on their way to grab lunch. It's a place where tourists crane their necks to snatch a glimpse around barriers walling off an enormous construction...
Gibson captured in Florida Friday Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:18AMA former Corsicana man and convicted sex offender who fled from a Dallas halfway house and cut off the electronic monitoring device he was required to wear has been caught in south Florida.
The Continuing Fight Against Child Labor Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:11AMAs those across the United States embark upon Labor Day Festivities it brings to light the labor exploitations of children across the globe. Much continues to be done to ensure that children around the world are both protected and simply allowed to be children. Despite outrage, laws, and social advancements child labor continues to plague our global society, [...]
Charity golf day thrills locals Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:10AMCHILD safety is everybody’s business, and that was the message that echoed on the golf course yesterday.
School's back, so slow it down Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:53AMSGT. Darrin Ramey, head of the North Vancouver RCMP detachment’s traffic section, is warning all drivers that police will be stepping up enforcement in and around school zones in the next couple of weeks.
How corporations should handle PR in crises Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:06PMWhoever suggested that all publicity is good publicity clearly didn't envision the wave of catastrophe engulfing high-profile corporations over the last year, laying waste to some of the most meticulously tailored reputations on earth. Toyota endured... Public relations - Business - Waste Management - Environment - Business and Economy
Police report: September 4, 2010 Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:00PMWEST AUGUSTINE Man hospitaized after stand-off: A West St. Augustine man who shot himself to end a stand-off outside his home Friday night is still alive and remains in Shands Jacksonville, according to Sgt. Chuck Mulligan, spokesman for the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office.
Spotlight on safety Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:00PMRockingham County one of three counties to pilot new method of child seat safety law enforcement
MENIFEE: No drunken drivers arrested at checkpoint Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:37PMOfficers issued 39 tickets for driving without a license or with a suspended license, and impounded 40 vehicles at a DUI checkpoint Friday night in Menifee, police said.
Child-abduction study finds capable kids are their own best defense Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:26PMThe children most at risk of attempted abduction by strangers are girls ages 10 to 14, many on their way to or from school, and they escape harm mostly through their own fast thinking or fierce resistance, according to a new national analysis. Child abduction - Children Youth and Family - International - Law - United States
MENIFEE: No drunken drivers arrested at checkpoint Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:21PMOfficers issued 39 tickets for driving without a license or witha suspended license, and impounded 40 vehicles at a DUI checkpointFriday night in Menifee, police said.
GETTING TO SCHOOL Winchester safety officer discusses safety Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:11PMThe traffic season officially begins Sept. 8, when moms and dads again engage in the annual battle of transporting their children to school quickly and effectively.
Dropped Off Alone Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:11PMMICHIGAN CITY — A 5-year-old kindergartner who got on the wrong bus after his first day of school was dropped off by a Michigan City bus driver at a stop without a parent or guardian there to pick him up.
Child dies after fall from vehicle Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:59PMA toddler was killed Friday afternoon after he fell from a moving vehicle in Oktibbeha County.
Be patient and alert on the road, advises Muhyiddin Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:47PMKUALA LUMPUR: The integrated road safety campaign for Hari Raya kicked off with Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin urging motorists to exercise caution.
10. Riding the waves Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:37PMSurfing lessons for disabled children has brought about positive changes, one of which is their surge in self confidence.
Check your child's safety seat this holiday weekend Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:36PMJACKSON, MS (WLBT) - The car seat for Diana Patterson's 2-year-old son Alex is in the center of the back seat of her SUV. She's heard it's the safest place for the most vulnerable child. "And if you have two, keep one in the middle, put one on the side," she says.
Workers on layoff list: Lynnwood could eliminate 102 of 460 positions as of January Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:21PMLYNNWOOD -- The city this week notified 102 of its full and part-time employees they are on a list for possible staff reductions next January. City department heads met with their staffs Wednesday. The notification is not an official layoff notice, officials said.
What's open, what's closed for Labor Day Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:30PMMonday is Labor Day, a federal holiday, and many businesses and public services will be closed or operate on a holiday schedule. Tuesday will be a furlough day for many state agencies, which means they will be closed that day, too. Here's the guide to what's open, closed, or operating on different schedules.
Man dead after encounter with deputies in Gold Bar Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:21PMGOLD BAR -- A special team of detectives is investigating the death of a 25-year-old Sultan man after an encounter early this morning with Snohomish County sheriff's deputies.
Funeral for woman, child killed in Lehigh set for Wednesday Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:19PMThe funeral for Lisa Eddy-Forde and Caleb Forde will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at New Life Assembly Church, 5146 Leonard Blvd. South, in Lehigh.
Precinct 4 helps nab teacher for online solicitation Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:50PMA Moorhead Junior High teacher is behind bars after law enforcement discovered him online allegedly soliciting a person he thought was a 14-year-old girl.
Death of boy struck by vehicle at Gardner school prompts outpouring of sympathy Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:51PMClass had been dismissed at a Gardner elementary school, and 7-year-old Kade Meyer started his routine trip to the high school across the street. He went there Thursday to be with his dad, a vice principal at the high school.
Area events calendar Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:50PMAccelerated Glove Conditioning (AGC) offers free glove evaluations for baseball and softball players of all levels. For more info, email mason@AcceleratedGC.com or call (203)-487-8997.
911 call: Capriati was handling 'personal things' Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:31PMA friend who called 911 when Jennifer Capriati overdosed on prescription medication was concerned for her safety because she was going through ''personal things,'' according to a portion of the call obtained by The Associated Press on Wednesday. Associated Press - Prescription drug - Jennifer Capriati - Health - Pharmacy
Crossing guards cross at drivers: UPDATED AT 11:31 A.M. Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:29PMIt's a back-to-school tradition Sgt. Lisa Kenopic wants to end. The community service officer for Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is also responsible for helping oversee the city's school crossing guard program.[...]
Man arrested on suspicion of leaving child in locked car Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:25PMBROWNSVILLE — A Brownsville man has been arrested on a charge of child endangerment after police found his 15-month-old baby inside a locked car in the parking lot of a local grocery store. Authorities had to force open the vehicle to remove the...
Parents still want to speak with police about incident Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:02PMNanaimo parents concerned about a possible child abduction attempt earlier this month claim they have yet to be interviewed by police, who now admit mistakes were made in the investigation.
Kenya: Monitoring Antiretroviral Intake Among Children Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:53PMWhen 11-year-old Ronald Gathece was placed on antiretrovirals (ARVs) after being diagnosed HIV-positive, medical staff did not monitor his reaction to the treatment. But the side effects had been so bad that the young boy had contemplated suicide.
Huesman, Mocs Ready For National Stage Game Meat and Potatoes Philosophy in a Quiche Lorraine World Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:50PMAn attractive brunette walks by the restaurant table and quicker than one can say “first and 10”, William and Mary assistant football coach Russ Huesman grabs her hand and proposes marriage.
Man facing child-porn charges back in court Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:42PMA judicial pretrial date has been set for a Penetanguishene man facing child pornography-related charges. Richard Cook, 52, was charged in May with accessing child pornography and possessing child pornography.[...]
How could couple who went on run with four-year-old be allowed to foster any child? Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:27PMMarcia Langton was arrested after going on the run with a four-year-old boy she hoped to adopt.
Government urges nearly all to get flu vaccinations Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:13AMWASHINGTON -- It's flu-shot season already, and for the first time, health authorities are urging nearly everyone to get vaccinated. There is even a new high-dose version for people 65 or older.
Community health fair on tap for this fall Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:59AMNEWBURYPORT — Health Director Bob Bracey is working on plans to hold a community-wide health fair during a weekend this fall. Bracey, who is collaborating on the event with the mayor's office, is seeking volunteers from the business community to sign up to take part in the program. The health fair will be held at City Hall and will likely fall on a Saturday in late September or early October ...
Grandmother hailed for dog attack rescue Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:55AMThe mother of a 10-year-old girl mauled by two rottweilers praised the child's grandmother for helping to save her.
Medical calendar for Sept. 1 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:34AMBlood drives BLOOD DRIVES: 4-8 p.m. Sept. 1 at Warrenton Wesleyan Church, 806 S. Highway 47; 3-7 p.m. Sept. 2 at Becky-David Elementary School, 1155 Jungs Station Road in St. Charles; noon-4 p.m. Sept. 5 at Wehrenberg Town Square, 7805 Highway N in Dardenne Prairie. Sponsored by the American Red Cross. Bring photo ID. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Experiencing Afghanistan through the eyes of a medic Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:33AMAs an active-duty Air Force medic with four years time in service, serving on the ground with the Army in Zabul Province Afghanistan has changed my perspective on combat, military sister services and my role as an Airman.
County divvies up tobacco money Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:31AMSaturday update The Napa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday awarded more than half a million dollars in Tobacco Master Settlement grant funds to 11 local nonprofit organizations that serve community health needs.