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Gay Community Hopes For Accuracy in Census 2010
The U.S. Census is supposed to chronicle the changing American demographic. But, because of the infrequency of the count -- every ten years, its reflection of the social fabric has always been slightly delayed.
Population loss costs Florida a potential congressional seat gain
One of the concrete losses from Florida's population slowdown appears to be a lessening of its clout in Washington.
Nevada judge unseals some Jackson doctor warrants
A Nevada judge released warrant documents Wednesday similar to those previously disclosed in the investigation of pop singer Michael Jackson's death.
Medical: Kentucky's Quality of Medical Care 46th in nation per survey by Commonwealth Fund Org
Kentucky did poorly in nationwide survey on quality of health care: Here are some overall rankings of Kentucky : Kentucky Rankings * Overall : 45 * Access: 34 * Prevention & Treatment: 33 * Avoidable Hospital Use & Costs: 43 * Equityb: 26 * Healthy Lives: 45 States ranked lower than Ky: Texas, Nevada, Texas, Louisana, Mississippi, Arkansas, ...
2008 Democratic Convention Watch
Could Florida Lose an Electoral Vote? Could California?
Remember this graphic? The daily considerations a year ago of who would win which state, and who would reach/surpass the magic 270? We know the Census is coming next year, and from there, Congressional Districts will be re-allocated based on state populations.
New recall on Nutro brand dog foods
Nutro has recalled several types of puppy foods. Nutro has announced a new recall on several varieties of puppy foods.
Modernizing California's Tax System
Yesterday, California's Commission on the 21st Century Economy released its final report outlining a groundbreaking tax restructuring proposal aiming at improving the state's economic competitiveness, simplifying and flattening the tax code and reducing revenue volatility.
The actors rented a "rock 'n' roll tourbus" and took their kids on a road trip to Nevada, Texas and Amish country.
IASIS Healthcare's Sentillion SSO impementation drastically reduces help desk calls
Sentillion today announced that IASIS Healthcare, a leading owner and operator of acute care hospitals, has implemented its enterprise single sign-on solution to provide caregivers with improved access to the health systema s electronic health record system.
Dog Agility Trials Raise The Woof At Will Rogers
"Foxie", Ronda Dillard's Corgi, weaves her way through poles during their run, both from Nevada, Texas.
August 30, 2009 Apparently, during a recession people stay put. They don't travel across the country for a job, and they don't pack up their bank accounts and move to wonderful places like Santa Barbara to live.
No Virginia, Ita s Not Just The Spending
Having been subject to a summer of diagnoses, analyses, and chin-stroking about what ails California, casual readers are likely to come away with only one conclusion, nicely summarized by a San Francisco Chronicle headline earlier this month: "Spending joyride slams into a wall." In the short version: California had gotten hooked on oodles of cash ...
Mt. Pleasant Hill cemetery gets historical marker
History will once again be honored this weekend as the Mt. Pleasant Hill Cemetery/South Church Cemetery receives a historical marker.
Cancer survivors gather in WNC
The scene was that of an elite, mountaintop country club: Its members were chatting and laughing over an elegant picnic luncheon as they admired the breathtaking views from their pristine, private retreat.
9 Jackson Doctors Under The Microscope
There are now at least nine doctors from several states who are being investigated in the Michael Jackson death case.
Tweed not teed off about Ottawa day kiss-off
A well-known Russian rights activist was found slain on Wednesday, hours after being kidnapped in Chechnya - the latest in a series of murders targeting critics of the Kremlin's policies in the North Caucasus.
Poor most likely to leave California
Families in the poorest fifth of California households are twice as likely to move out of the West Coast state as those in the richest fifth, officials say.
Poor Leave Calif. At Higher Rate Than Rich
A report from the Public Policy Institute of California shows the poor are more likely to leave California than the wealthy.
Homeless man arrested for beach stabbing
Police arrested a homeless man for stabbing someone on the beach. Just before 4 a.m., officers were called to the pier.
Tips for a happier life (maybe).
June 19, 2009 - Comments It's Friday night.A I'll take advantage of the hiatus in the frantic market postings to post a completely off-topic post.A My tips are: 1.A Put a business card in the pocket of every coat, jacket, hat brim, cell phone case, key case,A laptop case, camera case, et cetera.A If you forget to pick them back up, at least you'll ...