| Spray-Painted Swastikas Mar Pfluger Bridge
Vandals spray-painted swastikas on the seats, rails and sidewalks of the Pfluger Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge for all to see. The bridge is just more than six years old and a popular spot for those who visit the hike and bike trail along Lady Bird Lake. Workers for the city's graffiti abatement program have their hands full. This past weekend they found more than 20 new cases of graffiti damage, including this latest case in Downtown Austin. "It's a mess," said Tony Casarez, coordinator of the program. "That's gonna be the real tough one is getting the sidewalks cleaned up." Casarez's crews were busy Monday, cleaning what they could. In many cases, they'll use a pressure washer and chemicals, but the damage above Lady Bird Lake will need special treatment.
A peek into the world of intensive
Every health care facility has its complement of caring nurses, Nurse Sandy Ferguson, however, is an exceptionally gifted nurse. Apart from her many professional accomplishments and vast experience in nursing, she is a tremendous woman of faith who is willing and ready to take the hand of her patients and pray to her God with them, as they face some of the most terrifying moments known to the human condition. The book is elegant in its simplicity, immensely readable and beautifully crafted. While all names have been changed to ensure confidentiality, all of the 15 short chapters are about actual cases and real persons that Nurse Ferguson has nursed in the clinical setting. One wonders how a human being could cope with such high levels of stress, but, in the case of Nurse Ferguson, she seemed to thrive on it.
Weeks pleads not guilty to assault. Again
When the people hear the facts at trial they will have a totally different perspective of what happened," Weeks, an author and leader of an international ministry, has said. Following the hearing, Weeks was scheduled to attend a domestic violence prevention workshop co-sponsored by Weeks' Global Destiny Church and the Foundation for Men Awareness' FBN Wholeness Campaign. But the event was canceled. Officials at the Atlanta Public Library's central branch, said foundation leaders canceled the conference because of an expected "low attendance." .
Shutterbug prompts border concerns
LANGLEY, B.C. - It's probably not wise to take photographs of border crossings in countries ruled by military governments. Now a visiting Costa Rican student has learned it's a bad idea in Canada, too. The 17-year-old was surrounded by RCMP officers in Langley, B.C. on Sunday afternoon following reports from the Canadian Border Services Agency that a suspicious man on a bicycle was taking pictures of the U.S. crossing. Officers took no chances because the unprotected border at Aldergrove, southeast of Vancouver, is frequently used for drug, gun and immigrant smuggling. The teen, who has limited English, provided several photos of the Aldergrove crossing but couldn't produce his Costa Rican passport, visitor's visa or the telephone number or address where he was staying.
Activities create sense of community
Sidewalks and boardwalks wind through Belle Lago, an invitation to enjoy leisurely activities outdoors as well as front-lawn visits with friends, and the Rauches walk or bike daily. “There is a real sense of community here," Helmut said. It is not by chance that new residents soon feel at home at Belle Lago. “The activity schedule is planned to provide opportunities for the residents to take full advantage of the community amenities — the clubhouse, the tennis courts and swimming pool — and to socialize with their neighbors," said Gene Gartlan, senior project manager for Toll Brothers. “We have a full-time on-site manager to assist with planning and to coordinate the activities. In Florida, people have often moved from somewhere else, and they may have left family and old friends behind.
Surprise Result: Fray Posters Love Slate
In the end, they won 9, just over 25 percent. Worse, the only places where it ended up that the Republicans were even close to getting a 10th or 11th seat were in states that currently had Republican Senators, Missouri, Montana and Virginia. On top of that, in the two states that were supposedly plausible Republican pick-up opportunities, Maryland and New Jersey, they ended up getting beaten handily, by 11 and 8 points respectively.
The point that may be overlooked here is that the Republicans thought, going into this election cycle, that they had a fair chance of keeping even or possibly gaining seats. Allen was supposed to be a dead lock, and a potential Presidential candidate, Steele was supposed to siphon off lots of black votes, particularly after Mfume didn't win the Democratic primary; Kennedy was supposed to be a rising star running against a so-so Democrat in Minnesota; and Chafee was both much beloved in Rhode Island and one of the rare Republicans who'd opposed the Iraq war.
Italy's president dissolves parliament
President Giorgio Napolitano made the decision after Premier Romano Prodi's center-left government fell late last month and subsequent efforts to form an interim government to change voting rules failed. Prodi will continue as caretaker premier until the election, which must be held within 70 days of the dissolution of parliament. Italy was plunged into political crisis after Prodi's government collapsed January 24 after only 20 months in power. Watch as Berlusconi bounces back » The legislature was the second-shortest one in Italy's postwar history, according to Italian media. Early elections represent a victory for Silvio Berlusconi, the conservative leader who has repeatedly demanded a return to the polls since the fall of Prodi's government.
Health briefs for Jan. 14
The Does Drove 33, the ladies of the Rapid City Elks Club, recently presented a $2,210 check to representatives of the Rapid City Regional Hospital Foundation for the Rapid City Regional Hospital Hospice House.The women’s group raised the money for the Hospice House during a December craft sale at the hospital. The homemade crafts sold were all made by club members. The Hospice House opened in September and has 12 private rooms for terminally ill patients. So far, 93 percent of the fundraising goal for the house has been met. Another $329,481 is needed to reach its goal. For more information about donations to the Hospice House, call the Rapid City Regional Hospital Foundation at 719-5844.Group topic is mental health improvementDepression and Bipolar Support Group will meet from 7 p.m.
Cameron accused of reviving war on single parents
Cameron accused of reviving war on single parents · Campaigners speak out on Tory plans to cut benefits
· Conservatives win support of leading welfare adviser Will Woodward, chief political correspondentWednesday January 9, 2008 Guardian Child poverty campaigners last night accused David Cameron of reviving the Tories' war on single parents after the Conservative leader unveiled plans to demand community work from the long-term jobless. Ministers also attacked the opposition plans - which include a clampdown on incapacity benefit claims as well as punitive measures for people who refuse job offers - but mainly on cost grounds, arguing that the Tories could not deliver the changes and fulfil their commitment to spending £3bn from savings on ending the married couples' tax penalty.
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