The America's Intelligence Wire articles from December 2008

The America's Intelligence Wire archives from December 2008

Here Comes Santa On A Yacht.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Rich Shopes TAMPA -- It's not exactly the same as shivering on the sidewalk and watching Santa roll down the street to the strains of a marching band. This is...

BRIEF: Florida 9th Lowest In DUI Deaths.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Valerie Kalfrin TAMPA -- Count Florida among states with a low percentage of deaths from drunken driving. Utah had the lowest percentage of traffic deaths...

BRIEF: Bumpy Road Ahead For South Shore Motorists.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: John Ceballos December will bring a slew of temporary road closures to Ruskin and Riverview, just in time for Christmas and New Year's. Crews with the Hillsborough...

Tampa Tribune, Fla., Martin Fennelly column: Full Monte: Defense Saves Bucs Again.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Martin Fennelly UPDATED: 56 MIN. AGO TAMPA -- Monte Kiffin emerged from the coaches dressing area in the Bucs locker room Sunday afternoon. Cameras, tape...

'Boston Legal' Is Ready To Close The Case.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Walt Belcher Spry 84-year-old Betty White is back on "Boston Legal" tonight as nutty old Catherine Piper, an outspoken sharp-tongued woman with a sweet exterior who...

Home Tour Benefits Charities.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Laura Frazier BRANDON -- Three families are busy dusting the mantels, decking the halls and preparing to welcome a flurry of holiday visitors into their homes. ...

Seeking A Christmas Pet? State Law Regulates Sales.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: John W. Allman TAMPA -- Holiday gifts come in all shapes and sizes. Some are even alive. But Florida has specific requirements for purchasing animals that...

EDITORIAL: Tampa's Global Future Arrives From Latin America.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: John W. Allman By its very nature as a port city, Tampa has long profited from the global economy. The question for city leaders today is how best to take advantage of...

BRIEF: Going Deep For NFL Youth Centers.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: John W. Allman TAMPA -- Volunteers collected sports equipment for needy children at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday. Organizers will take stock today of how much...

Full Monte: Defense Saves Bucs Again.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Martin Fennelly UPDATED: 57 MIN. AGO TAMPA -- Monte Kiffin emerged from the coaches dressing area in the Bucs locker room Sunday afternoon. Cameras, tape...

Weather Can't Keep Garcia Down.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Ira Kaufman TAMPA -- This was no afternoon for slingin' in the rain, and although Jeff Garcia's passing stats suffered, he attained the number he wanted most. Victory...

Hard Work Pays Off For Cadillac.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Anwar S. Richardson TAMPA -- The last time Tampa Bay RB Cadillac Williams celebrated an individual achievement was Sept. 23, 2007. Prior to Tampa Bay's 23-20...

Kiffin Could Bolt For Vols.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tampa Tribune, Fla) Byline: Roy Cummings TAMPA -- Monte Kiffin's reign as the greatest defensive architect in Bucs history may be drawing to a close. Kiffin's son, Lane, will be introduced as...

English public elementary teachers reengage with boards before November 30th deadline.
December 1, 2008... (From Canada Newswire) Byline: Roy Cummings TORONTO , Dec. 1 /CNW/ - NEWS The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) resumed discussions with the Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA), facilitated by...

Huge stock markets losses have seniors seeking relief from retirement account withdrawal mandates.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Sun-Sentinel - Fort Lauderdale, Florida) Byline: Harriet Johnson Brackey There's rarely been so much fuss and fury over the prosaic subject of seniors taking money out of their retirement...

Ceremony affirms gay partnerships, protests legal barrier to marriage: Gays affirm commitment, vow to battle legal barriers to marriage.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Sun-Sentinel - Fort Lauderdale, Florida) Byline: Ken Kaye FORT LAUDERDALE -- They stood hand in hand and exchanged vows on a breezy, cloudy morning on the front lawn of a church. When the...

South Florida Hindus pray for victims of Mumbai attacks: Dozens gather for two-hour service to seek comfort after terrorist rampage in India.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Sun-Sentinel - Fort Lauderdale, Florida) Byline: Macollvie Jean-Francois SOUTHWEST RANCHES -- As Indian officials did the grisly work of completing the body count in the Mumbai terrorist attack,...

Lake Worth man charged with killing girlfriend.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Sun-Sentinel - Fort Lauderdale, Florida) Byline: Patty Pensa On his cell phone to a friend, 37-year-old Joseph Castro said, "I've really done it now. She's been lying on the floor the past two...

Delray Beach group fought for bike lanes, now campaigns for traffic safety: After Delray bike lane victory, group tackles traffic safety issues.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Sun-Sentinel - Fort Lauderdale, Florida) Byline: Angel Streeter The project they fought so hard for is complete. Bike lanes have been installed on State Road A1A in Delray Beach since October,...

Boat parade back in Boca Raton and looking for boaters.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Sun-Sentinel - Fort Lauderdale, Florida) Byline: Patty Pensa Last year, disappointed boaters followed the normal route of Boca Raton Click here for restaurant inspection reports's annual boat...

Anderson's 37-save performance earns praise, start in next game: 37-save performance earns goalie praise, start in next game.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Sun-Sentinel - Fort Lauderdale, Florida) Byline: Steve Gorten NEW YORK -- A group of about 10 young boys, most wearing Rangers gear, stopped the Panthers' goalie in the bowels of Madison Square...

Local Jewish community honors rabbi, wife killed in Mumbai terrorist attacks: Rabbi, wife were killed in terrorist attacks that rocked India.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Sun-Sentinel - Fort Lauderdale, Florida) Byline: Patty Pensa About two dozen people gathered Sunday at the Jewish Community Center in Wellington to honor the rabbi and his wife slain in the...

Foundation to award $8 million to art projects across South Florida.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Sun-Sentinel - Fort Lauderdale, Florida) Byline: Robert Nolin The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation of Miami will endow 31 lucky art projects from across South Florida with a total of $8...

Alliance for Families with Deaf Children meets needs in Broward County: Broward-based nonprofit group helps families with deaf children.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Sun-Sentinel - Fort Lauderdale, Florida) Byline: Laura Binder Lisa Adams never imagined she would have a deaf child. So when her daughter, Kennedy, failed her newborn hearing screening,...

Redline Communications Group Inc. - Notice of Cancellation of AIM Listing.
December 1, 2008... (From Canada Newswire) Byline: Laura Binder All figures in US Dollars unless specified TORONTO , Dec. 1 /CNW/ - Redline Communications Group Inc. ("Redline" or "the Company"), (TSX/AIM: RDL), today announced that following a...

CIC Energy Selects Shanghai Electric Group as Preferred EPC Contractor for Mmamabula Energy Project (MEP).
December 1, 2008... (From Canada Newswire) Byline: Laura Binder ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands , Dec. 1 /CNW/ - CIC Energy Corp. ("CIC Energy" or the "Company") (TSX:ELC, BSE: CIC Energy) is pleased to announce that Shanghai Electric Group...

CIC Energy Corp. Conference Call Advisory - Mmamabula Energy Project Update.
December 1, 2008... (From Canada Newswire) Byline: Laura Binder ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands , Dec. 1 /CNW/ - Warren Newfield , CEO and Chairman, Greg Kinross, President, Tore Horvei, COO-Projects and Eddie Scholtz , COO-Mining will host...

Pop culture is a hit in school of rock: Elective classes encourage teens to trace roots of music.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Katie Byard RAVENNA -- Teacher Drew Adametz asks his students whether they brought their homework. Students take out their iPod music players -- normally...

Businesses share cost-cutting ideas: Local companies hire interns, let employees work at home and even keep thermostat low.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Paula Schleis One company lowered its heating bills by installing a programmable thermostat that drops the temperature to 62 degrees when no one is around....

'Dark House' is disturbing psychological drama: Akron production offers soul-baring performances.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Kerry Clawson The Bang and the Clatter Theatre has landed in Akron again, nestled in a former warehouse just north of Mocha Maiden downtown for at least two...

EDITORIAL: 'Year of adjustment'.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Kerry Clawson Major projects such as the Goodyear headquarters complex and the Bridgestone technical center will go forward. Two additional judges will take...

EDITORIAL: Housing start.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Kerry Clawson Economists of many varieties have stressed that until the housing market stabilizes, the country's financial crisis will persist. Many have...

NCAA dream frozen for Zips: UA falls in Illinois snow after 'home game' moves because of Akron's field.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Kerry Clawson The University of Akron men's soccer team's bizarre 2008 NCAA Tournament experience came to an end Sunday afternoon in Evanston, Ill. The...

A PAINFUL LOSS: Fans cheer after Anderson is hurt.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Marla Ridenour CLEVELAND -- It's too bad the "Season from Hell" moniker is already taken. In many ways, the pain seems the same as that disastrous year...

His mother's voice: 1943 radio broadcast stuns World War II sailor at sea.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Mark J. Price World War II sailor Dick Snader was tired and homesick. The 20-year-old Akron radioman worked the midnight shift aboard the oil tanker M.S....

Akron's stalwarts on the move: Familiar Main Street beauties rise from the rubble. Howe family enjoys article.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Mark J. Price Akron developer Tony Troppe has a story to tell about two pillars of the community. Perhaps you've seen them hanging out at 11 S. Main St....

UA land dispute in court today: Fair value of property requested for dormitory goes before Judge Spicer.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Carol Biliczky Starting today, the University of Akron and a Fairlawn couple will square off in court over the value of the couple's business property. ...

The Akron Beacon Journal, Ohio, Patrick McManamon column: Runaway train flies off tracks.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Patrick McManamon CLEVELAND -- Last week, a friend of a friend asked what's left to say about the Browns. It was a fair question then, and it's a fairer...

Hot-shooting Zips roll to easy victory: Dambrot says team continues to improve.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Patrick McManamon The University of Akron concluded the Legends Classic with an 85-41 victory over host Fairleigh Dickinson Sunday night at Stratis Arena in...

Defense does job, Browns still lose: Offense fails to take advantage of turnovers committed by Colts.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Marla Ridenour and Stephanie Storm CLEVELAND -- Moments after Ken Dorsey's final pass of the afternoon landed in the hands of Indianapolis Colts defensive...

Council considers strict new outdoor sign rules: Some see digital billboards as valued community service and a profitable ad medium. Others only see ugly eyesores.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Stephanie Warsmith With a moratorium on new billboards soon ending, Akron leaders are considering stricter rules for the mega signs. That's not pleasing...

BRIEF: Golden Flashes rally from 18-point deficit: Kowalska scores 18, adds eight rebounds.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Stephanie Warsmith Kent State methodically erased an 18-point, second-half deficit on its way to an 89-77 overtime victory over host Seattle in the...

Another Browns quarterback bites the dust: Anderson joins Quinn on injury list, leaving Dorsey, maybe Cribbs.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio) Byline: Stephanie Storm CLEVELAND -- It's a tough job being a quarterback in Cleveland. Just ask expected one-time saviors Tim Couch, Trent Dilfer and Jeff...

Quick turnaround: Vikings' offense rips off a 99-yard TD pass after the defense kept the Bears out of end zone on four plays from the 1-yard line.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Saint Paul Pioneer Press - Minnesota) Byline: Rick Alonzo One defining goal-line stop, one huge touchdown. If the Vikings go on to make the playoffs, it will be in large part because of a...

Big time in prime time: Inconsistent at night, Vikings could use a strong performance tonight.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Saint Paul Pioneer Press - Minnesota) Byline: Rick Alonzo After an offseason of big-money acquisitions and big-time expectations, the Vikings have a chance to put to rest the talk about being...

Blast from the pass: Vikings' 99-yard touchdown heave lands them in first place.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Saint Paul Pioneer Press - Minnesota) Byline: Sean Jensen The Vikings looked like they were playing a throwaway game in their throwback jerseys Sunday night at the Metrodome. With some of...

Strike.TV Mac grad/local theater alum helps launch alternative online network.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Saint Paul Pioneer Press - Minnesota) Byline: Amy Carlson Gustafson A year ago, writer Ken LaZebnik was one of hundreds of striking members of the Writers Guild of America. It was then he...

Osceola, Wis., man, area musicians and a classroom of kindergartners make CD to benefit local food relief: A contractor who built a studio, local artists and some kindergartners come together on a CD to benefit local food aid.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Saint Paul Pioneer Press - Minnesota) Byline: Andy Rathbun Ron Engen woke one morning in his Wisconsin farmhouse troubled with the state of the world. So he took some construction materials...

Often fatal, many falls also are preventable: Minnesota officials, care providers team up to cut nation's third-worst rate.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Saint Paul Pioneer Press - Minnesota) Byline: Jeremy Olson When Ron Fleischer got the call that his mother had fallen in a parking lot and broken her hip, he instantly knew "it'll never be the...

All Peterson again: Bears still have no answer for Vikings' ace.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Saint Paul Pioneer Press - Minnesota) Byline: Tom Powers Perhaps it's not quite accurate to say that Adrian Peterson "owns" the Chicago Bears, but he has at least made a down payment. For...

Under pressure, Bears fold: Vikings don't give Orton, receivers room to breathe.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Saint Paul Pioneer Press - Minnesota) Byline: Brian Murphy Collectively, the Bears' receiving corps treated the football like it was coated in anthrax Sunday night, dropping passes and tipping...

BRIEF: Trying to start a streak: Wolves kick off trip tonight vs. Bobcats.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Saint Paul Pioneer Press - Minnesota) Byline: Don Seeholzer Win one, lose one? After a 1-8 start, that represents progress for the Timberwolves, who have split their past six games,...

Timberwolves should follow Billups' lead: Guard shows former team how to attack.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Saint Paul Pioneer Press - Minnesota) Byline: Phil Miller Get the ball to Al Jefferson -- that part, the Timberwolves are really good at. But Plan B needs a little work. Here's a hint:...

Award puts two on path to top-notch education: Eighth-graders picked for scholarship aid through college.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Saint Paul Pioneer Press - Minnesota) Byline: Emma L. Carew Homeroom Ramsey And Murray Junior High Schools -- While college isn't even on the radar for most eighth-graders, it's been the No. 1...

ISSCS 'Y' dorms renovation progressing, power plant work under way.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill) Byline: Mary Ann Ford NORMAL -- The former Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's School administration building isn't the only one getting some attention...

Owner hopes to turn ISSCS infirmary into art studio.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill) Byline: Mary Ann Ford NORMAL -- The last major untouched building on the former Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's School campus finally might get a...

BRIEF: Area recycling programs receive grants of $120,000, $45,000.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill) Byline: Mary Ann Ford BLOOMINGTON -- Two Central Illinois groups have received state grants from the Illinois Recycling Grant Program. "By investing in...

BRIEF: On Duty 12/01/08.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill) Byline: Mary Ann Ford On Duty for Dec. 1: U.S. Air Force Kevin Kirk NORMAL -- U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin J. Kirk has graduated from...

Intercity wrestling preview: BHS' Bellis ranked nationally.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill) Byline: Randy Sharer Jake Bellis is mean. All 103 pounds of him. So says Bloomington High School wrestling coach Mark Gardner, who makes no apologies for...

EYE ON RESEARCH: NMSU worker wins national turf award.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Las Cruces Sun-News, New Mexico) Byline: Randy Sharer LAS CRUCES -- A graduate research assistant at New Mexico State University won first place recently at a national conference for her...

Students volunteer time, donate items for myriad projects.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Las Cruces Sun-News, New Mexico) Byline: Ashley Meeks LAS CRUCES -- The hungry. The homeless. Those who can't afford Christmas presents, heating, clothing, little shoes. Those with muscular...

BRIEF: Home prices ranked for football towns.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Las Cruces Sun-News, New Mexico) Byline: Ashley Meeks LAS CRUCES -- Las Cruces ranks fourth in housing affordability when compared to the nine cities with college football teams in the Western...

Farmers hoping for snow to help irrigation allotment.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Las Cruces Sun-News, New Mexico) Byline: Diana M. Alba LAS CRUCES -- Though the growing season for most Dona Ana County farmers is still an entire season away, one question is already on the...

Las Cruces Sun-News, N.M., Felix Chavez column: Commentary: An ugly finish to the season for Mumme, Aggie football team.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Las Cruces Sun-News, New Mexico) Byline: Felix Chavez LAS CRUCES --Not much has to be said about New Mexico State's losing performance on Saturday at Utah State other than the final score: 47-2....

Volleyball team to open NCAA Tournament vs. St. Mary's in Berkeley.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Las Cruces Sun-News, New Mexico) Byline: Jason Groves LAS CRUCES -- The New Mexico State volleyball team had two goals entering the season. After earning a share of the Western Athletic...

City lowers flood rating.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Las Cruces Sun-News, New Mexico) Byline: Steve Ramirez LAS CRUCES -- A lowering of the city's flood rating will means hundreds of dollars in insurance savings each year for some Las Cruces...

McLean County hit hardest in season's first snowstorm.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill) Byline: Tony Sapochetti BLOOMINGTON -- November took its leave by slapping the Twin Cities with a cold, wet snowstorm, depositing around 4 to 6 inches of snow in...

BRIEF: Van hits utility pole, pedestrian in Normal.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill) Byline: Tony Sapochetti NORMAL -- A person was taken to BroMenn Regional Medical Center after being hit by a van Sunday afternoon in or near the 300 block of...

ISU storms past UCSB.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill) Byline: Jim Benson NORMAL -- Waking up to a couple inches of snow on the ground doesn't happen often to UC Santa Barbara basketball players. Like, almost never....

BRIEF: Government at a glance 12/01/2008.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill) Byline: Jim Benson Government at a glance for Dec. 1: Township OKs lower levy Meeting: City of Bloomington Township When: Nov. 24 Key action:...

BRIEF: Goodfellow Fund contributions 12/01/08.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill) Byline: Jim Benson Goodfellow Fund contributions for Dec. 1: Max & Ellen Culver $25 In memory of Jack Mowrey. From Joan Mowrey $25 Anonymous $100...

Obituaries.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill) Byline: Jim Benson The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill., Obituaries STREATOR -- Helen Chismarick Carsel, 90, of Streator died Thursday afternoon (Nov. 20,...

EDITORIAL: Durbin shouldn't ask for reduction in Ryan's sentence.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill) Byline: Jim Benson U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin opened Pandora's box when, in answer to a question at a news conference, the recently re-elected senator said he was...

CCHS celebrates championship.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill) Byline: Phyllis Coulter BLOOMINGTON -- About 500 Central Catholic High School fans cheered their state championship football team Saturday --a celebration...

Central Catholic boys rally past BHS.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill) Byline: Randy Kindred BLOOMINGTON -- Short-handed Central Catholic used a 14-4 fourth-quarter run to take the lead and knocked off Bloomington, 68-66. The...

Sexauer leads IWU men past Maryville.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill) Byline: Randy Reinhardt BLOOMINGTON -- With a spectacular first half spiraling toward a spectacular collapse, Illinois Wesleyan needed a cool hand Sunday at...

BRIEF: Redbird report card.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill) Byline: Jim Benson Pantagraph sportswriter Jim Benson grades the Illinois State men's basketball team's preformance against UC Santa Barbara. FRONT COURT:...

/R E P R I S E -- L'Unite de passeport mobile de Passeport Canada de passage a Miramichi/.
December 1, 2008... (From Canada Newswire) Byline: Jim Benson GATINEAU, QC, le 18 nov. /CNW Telbec/ - Des representants de Passeport Canada seront de passage a Miramichi les 2 et 3 decembre prochains avec l'Unite de passeport mobile pour passer en revue...

/R E P E A T -- Passport Canada Mobile Passport Unit in Miramichi/.
December 1, 2008... (From Canada Newswire) Byline: Jim Benson GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 18 /CNW Telbec/ - Officials from the Passport Canada Mobile Passport Unit will be in Miramichi on December 2 and 3 to review and accept completed passport applications. ...

Sabino senior is in bowl band: Spotlight shines on musicians, athletes Jan. 3.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Arizona Daily Star - Tucson, Arizona) Byline: Lourdes Medrano Being selected as Arizona's only student-musician for the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band initially was mind-boggling for...

Suit over death at St. Mary's ER set for trial in September.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Arizona Daily Star - Tucson, Arizona) Byline: Lourdes Medrano A woman's lawsuit against St. Mary's Hospital over her husband's death, which occurred after an eight-hour wait in the emergency...

Effective embarrassment: Lauffer math teacher McClain goes to silly lengths to captivate, teach her kids.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Arizona Daily Star - Tucson, Arizona) Byline: Rhonda Bodfield Corissa McClain isn't above embarrassing herself if it means her students at Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School will learn more....

The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson, Road Runner column: Road Runner by Andrea Kelly: Why restrict late-night food service to folks driving cars?
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Arizona Daily Star - Tucson, Arizona) Byline: Andrea Kelly Sometimes doing the responsible thing puts you at a disadvantage. We all know not to drink and drive, so a friend of mine recently...

Rosemont mediator backs out of process: Just a month after starting, copper mine effort crumbles.
December 1, 2008... (From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - The Arizona Daily Star - Tucson, Arizona) Byline: Tony Davis The controversy over the proposed Rosemont Mine has proved too hot to mediate. An effort to create a public "working group" to...