Submitted photo Philip LeSueur reacts with pleasure having graduated from medical school. The 2003 St. David High School graduate will do a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency program for four years with Banner Good Samaritan and Phoenix Childrens hospitals in Phoenix. Continue reading
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Tentative accord on health care for low-income Iowans
HEALTH CARE: The Iowa House and Senate have reached a tentative agreement on providing health care for about 150,000 low-income Iowans, Iowa Senate President Pam Jochum, D-Dubuque, said Wednesday. Continue reading
Freedom Bats Silent in 4-1 Loss to Rascals in Series Finale
May 18, 2013 – Frontier League (FL) Florence Freedom The Freedom bats were silent once again in a 4-1 loss to River City in the finale of a three-game season-opening series at University of Cincinnati Medical Center Stadium. Rascals starting pitcher Justin Sarratt (W, 1-0) went six innings of one-hit shutout ball to earn his first win of the season. Sarratt held the Freedom hitless through three innings and allowed just two walks Continue reading
Health care workers sickened by new virus
By Ashley Hayes, CNN updated 6:44 AM EDT, Thu May 16, 2013 STORY HIGHLIGHTS (CNN) — Two health care workers in Saudi Arabia were sickened while treating patients with a dangerous new virus, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. Continue reading
China reiterates sovereignty over Diaoyu islands
Beijing, May 9 (IANS) China has reiterated its claim over disputed Diaoyu islands, stating that they are its “inherent territory”. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Wednesday that the Diaoyu island and its affiliated islets were part of China’s inherent territory and had never been part of Liuqiu or Okinawa, reported Xinhua. The ministry reacted after the People’s Daily, the flagship newspaper of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Wednesday published an article –”On the Treaty of Shimonoseki and the Diaoyu Islands Issue” — which discusses Japanese sovereignty over Okinawa island. Continue reading
Cost of health care varies widely at North Bay hospitals
Published: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 1:12 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 2:03 p.m Continue reading
Sewage pipe break closes beaches on Maui
LAHAINA, MAUI (HawaiiNewsNow) – Beaches in Lahaina were closed as a precaution on Wednesday after a sewage pipe broke nearby, according to Maui County officials. Authorities do not believed any sewage reached the ocean, buy all Lahaina beaches, from Mala Wharf to Canoe Beach, were closed as a result of the break. The spill is believed to have happened when a contractor accidentally ruptured a 20-inch pipe. Continue reading
Cyborg 009, Ten Grand #1, The Movement #1, Age of Ultron #7, FCBD, more! Unboxing Wednesdays 131 – Video
Cyborg 009, Ten Grand #1, The Movement #1, Age of Ultron #7, FCBD, more! Unboxing Wednesdays 131 Unboxing our weekly shipment of comic books and other merchandise on sale Wednesday April 24th, 2013. Continue reading
NASA 51 Cargo Spaceship launches to International Space Station – Video
NASA 51 Cargo Spaceship launches to International Space Station The unpiloted ISS Progress 51 cargo craft launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 6:12 a.m. Continue reading
Freedom Riders send Voting Rights message to US Supreme Court
NKorea sentences American to 15 years labor NKorea sentences American to 15 years labor North Korea says an American detained for nearly six months has been sentenced to 15 years of “compulsory labor” for crimes against the state.More > > An American detained for nearly six months in North Korea has been sentenced to 15 years of “compulsory labor” for unspecified crimes against the state, Pyongyang announced Thursday.More > > First residents move into Montgomery’s new Plaza at Centennial Hill development First residents move into Montgomery’s new Plaza at Centennial Hill development Updated: Wednesday, May 1 2013 11:28 PM EDT2013-05-02 03:28:31 GMT Updated: Wednesday, May 1 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-02 03:21:52 GMT Updated: Wednesday, May 1 2013 11:02 PM EDT2013-05-02 03:02:29 GMT Freedom Riders for Voting Rights will arrive in Montgomery Wednesday afternoon, ending a two-day pilgrimage across Mississippi and Alabama. Their journey will culminate on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol, where they say they’ll hold a news conference to discuss the continuing struggle for voting rights Continue reading
Astronomy night at SUNY New Paltz is Thursday
Published: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 By FREEMAN STAFF WHAT: Astronomy Night. Continue reading
Libertarianism: What is it? with Gerard Casey – Video
Libertarianism: What is it? with Gerard Casey The QUB Libertarian Society is proud to present a recording of a talk given by Professor Gerard Casey in Queen's on Wednesday 17th April. In this talk he out… Continue reading
International Space Station to fly over Baltimore this week
Antares rocket launch passes test, paving way for ISS supply mission Spot the International Space Station moving across the night sky this week. Chances arise the next three nights, but the best viewing opportunity Wednesday is possible to coincide with rain and thunderstorms. Continue reading
Razor clam digs are set at beaches
The next razor clam dig will open Wednesday at Twin Harbors and will include digging at three other beaches during the course of seven days. Two beaches Long Beach and Mocrocks will be open for four days and Copalis will be open for three days. No digging will be allowed at any beach after noon. Continue reading
Private firm contracted to deliver space station supplies scrubs Wednesday test rocket launch
WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. – A private company contracted by NASA to make supply runs to the International Space Station scrubbed a Wednesday test launch of an unmanned rocket, saying cables linked to the rocket’s second stage apparently detached too early in blustery winds. Continue reading
Dozens of earthquakes strike Japanese islands
TOKYO, April 18 (UPI) — The Miyakejima Islands were rattled by about 40 noticeable earthquakes, including at least two Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The strongest of earthquakes, which began rumbling Wednesday, registered a magnitude of 6.2 and was in waters near the island in Tokyo’s Izu island chain, Yomiuri Shimbun reported. The earthquakes began Wednesday morning and extended into Thursday Continue reading
Waxman Urges Dems to Support Global Internet Freedom Bill
By John Eggerton — Broadcasting & Cable, 4/17/2013 9:57:27 AM The House Energy & Commerce Committee Wednesday unanimously approved a bill establishing a multistakeholder model of global Internet governance as the official policy of the U.S. That came after a phrase was dropped from the bill that had stood in the way of Democrat support. In opening statements on the mark-up Wednesday on H.R. Continue reading
USS Freedom Arrives in Manila; Sailors Reminded to Update Exceptional Family Member Program Status – Video
USS Freedom Arrives in Manila; Sailors Reminded to Update Exceptional Family Member Program Status All Hands Update April 10, 2013 #2 Headlines for Wednesday, April 10, 2013: USS Freedom Arrives in Manila; Sailors Reminded to Update Exceptional Family Memb… By: usnavy Continue reading
Japan, Taiwan sign deal over disputed islands
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Japan has agreed to give Taiwanese fishing rights in waters near a group of Japanese-controlled islands in the East China Sea that are also claimed by China and Taiwan. In a deal signed Wednesday, Japan agreed to let Taiwanese boats fish in a part of its exclusive economic zone near the islands. Continue reading
Health care groups want middle ground on Medicaid expansion
Interest groups and observers called for a third option on Wednesday in a legislative debate over state-sponsored health care that so far has presented a binary choice between competing plans favored by Democrats and Republicans. Continue reading