The Texas two-step on gay divorce Oct 9, 2009
The District of Columbia may well be next if legislation introduced this week passes. And the issue is on the ballot this November in Maine. (Boston Globe)
The State of Health Care: Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas Lead Race to the Bottom Oct 9, 2009
Vermont leads the nation in the delivery of its, while Mississippi is rated the worst, according to a non-partisan study that compares all 50 states and the District of Columbia. President Obama touts health care reform to 150 doctors from across the nation. (ABC News)
MARSHFIELD AROUND TOWN: Get granite for playground Oct 8, 2009
Chauntel J. Burns recently graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, she studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, as well as physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
GOP Rep. Vows to Nix Gay Marriage in D.C. Oct 7, 2009
Patricia Hawkins, 69, a psychologist who works in Washington, wipes a tear as a bill allowing same-sex marriage in the District of Columbia is introduced at a city council meeting in Washington, on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 ... In the District of Columbia, the bill was co-introduced by 10 of the city council's 13 members and has the support of the mayor. (CBS News)
Same-sex marriage bill introduced in D.C. Oct 7, 2009
WASHINGTON - Same-sex couples would be allowed to marry in the nation s capital under a bill introduced yesterday by a District of Columbia councilman. The bill was almost certain to pass and had been expected for some time. (Boston Globe)
UNH hockey preview: Youth movement Oct 7, 2009
Kipp, a sophomore from British Columbia, was a regular on defense by the end of last season for the University of New Hampshire hockey team, in part because captain Joe Charlebois flunked off the team. HOCKEY EAST FORECAST. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Editorial: 'Taxachusetts' label doesn't fit Oct 6, 2009
If you're looking for some other state to wear the "Taxachusetts" label, try Alaska, which weighs in at number one with a state and local tax burden of more than 18 percent, followed by New York, the District of Columbia, Wyoming, Hawaii, Vermont and Maine. At the other end of the scale, with the lowest state and local tax burden, is a state that lives up to its reputation: New Hampshire. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
State lags badly onstimulus spending Oct 3, 2009
The two states ranked third and fourth, respectively, in a congressional ranking of how quickly the 50 states and the District of Columbia have spent highway funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Aides to Patrick questioned the fairness of the congressional report, saying it ignores the administration s effort to concentrate funds on larger projects that generate spinoff work and stimulate the creation of permanent jobs. (Boston Globe)
Pioneers Back on the Road at Central Connecticut This Saturday Oct 2, 2009
The Blue Devils are 2-1 on the season with non-conference wins over Bucknell, 28-21, and last week over Columbia, 22-13. CCSU hosts the Pioneers in their home opener which will also sever as their league opener. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Brant JamesINSIDE NASCAR Oct 2, 2009
"A couple of months ago, I said that JP from Columbia, S.C., is going to drive our car," Parrott said that day, grinning. "He's fun and full of his self, but he's determined to do well.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Jobless benefits extension hits snag in Senate Oct 2, 2009
The House bill covers the 27 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico with jobless rates of at least 8. 5 percent. (Concord Monitor)
North Andover Police log, week of Sept. 21-27 Oct 2, 2009
2:03 p.m. A Columbia Road caller reported past malicious damage to her television. An officer responded and would file a report. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
SU's defense shines with 1st shutout win Sep 30, 2009
With a little more than a minute left, Columbia flanked its attack and sprinted out of the backfield ... The defensive stand secured Syracuse's 6-0 shutout victory - its first shutout of the season - over Columbia Sunday ... Syracuse overpowered Columbia offensively, keeping the ball on the Lions' side of the field for most of the second half. (Daily Orange, NY)
More Obama seemed like good idea Sep 30, 2009
The current President got his degree from Columbia University (8th ranked University in America), his law degree from Harvard (ranked 1st in America) where he was the President of the Law Review. He was a professor in Constitutional Law at the prestigious University of Chicago (also ranked 8th in America a tie with Columbia) for 12 years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
This Week In Auto Racing October 2 - 4 Sep 30, 2009
The Columbia, MO native is hoping his winless streak will come to an end this weekend at his home track. "If I can win at Kansas, that would be the biggest win on the schedule for me," said Edwards, who is currently 11th in points (-153). (ABC 7 News, DC)
List of 20 recipients of Carnegie Hero medals Sep 30, 2009
-Mark Barnard, 21, of Regina, Saskatchewan; Michael David Landry, 21, of Regina, Saskatchewan; and Andrew Douglas Hilerman, 21, of Regina Saskatchewan, rescued a 25-year-old woman when her car went down an embankment, overturned and caught fire in Armstrong, British Columbia, on July 23, 2007. -Timothy Tonkin, 44, of Smithtown, N.Y., helped save a 39-year-old man from drowning when his vehicle was sinking near a boat ramp in Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. on Oct. 12. (Concord Monitor)
Lafayette Comes to Bowl Saturday at Noon Sep 30, 2009
Columbia led 13-0 over Central Connecticut before falling 22-13 at New York ... This week's league games are Penn at Dartmouth and Columbia at Princeton ... Yale on YES is back for a second season with three straight Ivy League games (Columbia, Brown, Princeton) on the network of the New York Yankees. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Men's Tennis Sep 26, 2009
UT Arlington Official Athletic Site. Midland Invitational. (Utamavs.com)
Peruvian Glacial Retreats Linked To European Events Of Little Ice Age Sep 26, 2009
Licciardi and Taggart, who received a master's degree from UNH last month, worked with coauthor Joerg Schaefer, a geochemist at Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, to produce some of the youngest ages ever obtained from the beryllium isotope dating method. "The ability to measure such young and precise ages with this method provides us with an exciting new way to establish the timing of recent glacier fluctuations in places far afield from where we have historical records,"... (Science Daily)
Jay-Z Tour To Feature N.E.R.D., Wale And J. Cole Sep 26, 2009
" Jay-Z tour dates: ? October 9 - University Park, PA @ Bryce Jordan Center ? October 10 - Highland Heights, KY @ The Bank of Kentucky Center ? October 13 - Edmonton, Alberta @ Rexall Place ? October 14 - Calgary, Alberta @ Pengrowth Saddledome ? October 15 - Kelowna, British Columbia @ Prospera Place ? October 16 - Vancouver, British Columbia @ General Motors Place ? October 17 - Seattle, WA @ Key Arena ? October 21 - Ypsilanti, MI @ Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center ? October 23 -... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Cell phones and driving: It's about responsibility Sep 25, 2009
Six states and the District of Columbia prohibit all drivers from talking on hand-held cell phones while driving ... Eighteen states and the District of Columbia now ban text messaging for all drivers, and nine states prohibit texting by novice drivers. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
This weekend's N.E. games Sep 25, 2009
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT at COLUMBIA. Blue Devils facing M.A. Olawale-led attack coming off a 40-28 win at Fordham, its most prolific performance in nine years. (Boston Globe)
Patriot League Women's Soccer Release - 9.21.09 Sep 24, 2009
Colgate will host Vermont and Columbia in weekend action ... Colgate will host Vermont and Columbia this week. (Patriotleague.com)
Nightlife: the week ahead Sep 24, 2009
Strand Theatre, 543 Columbia Road, Dorchester. 800-432-7250, www. (Boston Globe)
Alum to Introduce D.C. Marriage Bill Sep 15, 2009
Under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, Congress has 30 weekdays to review D.C. legislation; if it fails to act in the allotted time, the bill would become law. The bill would alter the current definition of marriage in the District to the legally recognized union of two people. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Patriot League Field Hockey Release - 9.14.09 Sep 15, 2009
Southern Lehigh Weiss scored two goals and had an assist in Bucknell's 4-3 win over Columbia ... Bucknell won 4-3 in a stroke-off at Columbia on Saturday. (Patriotleague.com)
NH police say man ran border and headed south Sep 13, 2009
He crashed in Columbia where he was taken into custody on drunk driving charges. . (Concord Monitor)
Pioneers Take on Holy Cross in Week 2 Match-Up Sep 11, 2009
Prior to becoming the head coach at Holy Cross, Gilmore was the defensive coordinator at Lehigh University and also had stints at Dartmouth, Penn and Columbia. Last Meeting with Holy Cross. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
One For The King Sep 8, 2009
Carl Edwards will be OK. While tossing around a Frisbee with two of his friends last Wednesday on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia, Edwards broke two bones in his right foot. How did it happen. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Kenseth getting in gear for Chase Sep 5, 2009
Edwards won t be sticking any more landings after fracturing his right foot Wednesday at his home in Columbia, Mo. I know this probably sounds ridiculous to a lot of people, and I could hardly believe it myself, Edwards said in a statement. (Boston Globe)
No. 21 Soccer Continues Home Stand Sep 4, 2009
Long Beach State will make a trip to Lawrence, Kansas on Friday to take on the Jayhawks before heading to Columbia for Sunday's game ... Freshmen goalkeeper and freshman midfielder were both named to TopDrawerSoccer's Top 100 Players to Watch, while comes to Columbia from LSU after earning TopDrawerSoccer All-American honors as a freshman and sophomore. (Mutigers.com)
Small biz struggles with health insurance Aug 27, 2009
It is a voluntary group of chief insurance regulatory officials in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories. It has an executive office in Washington, a central office in Kansas City and a securities valuation office in New York City. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Survey: Health insurance flummoxes small biz owners Aug 27, 2009
It is a voluntary group of chief insurance regulatory officials in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories. Reader Comments. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Duggan makes U.S. National Women's Hockey Team Aug 25, 2009
Meghan Duggan of Danvers and the University of Wisconsin will be draped in the red, white and blue once again as she was selected to U.S. National Women's ice hockey team that's Olympic-bound to Vancouver, British Columbia Canada in February. Duggan makes U.S. National Women's Hockey Team. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Stores like tax holidays; tax experts pan them Aug 23, 2009
Massachusetts, Maryland and the District of Columbia have cut back on sales tax holidays or scrapped them altogether recently. In Massachusetts, which lost $14. (Concord Monitor)
Kenneth Bacon; journalist became advocate for refugees Aug 16, 2009
He received dual master s degrees, in business administration and journalism, from Columbia University. After working as a legislative assistant to US Senator Thomas McIntyre of New Hampshire, Mr. Bacon joined the Washington bureau of the Wall Street Journal in 1969. (Boston Globe)
U.S. Women Delaying Motherhood, Report Shows Aug 14, 2009
The trend toward later motherhood was seen in all racial and ethnic groups and in all states plus the District of Columbia, but some areas saw larger gains than others. The biggest jumps were 5. (MEDLINEplus)
NH drawing wind power with green incentives Aug 11, 2009
The New Hampshire law is similar to ones on the books in 29 other states and the District of Columbia. The Manchester Union Leader says the Coos County project is expected to produce enough electricity to power 40,000 homes a year. (Concord Monitor)
Governor, DOT defend stimulus spending Aug 11, 2009
The rankings were based on state progress reports submitted to the committee in July by all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The findings prompted U.S. Rep. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Crist blasted on lack of stimulus spending Aug 11, 2009
The rankings were based on state progress reports submitted in to the committee in July by all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The report found that most states have moved forward aggressively to use the highway funds to create and sustain family-wage jobs, Oberstar said. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Into the dark Aug 9, 2009
Norwesco s man in charge was Harald, a bright engineer from British Columbia who had just turned 40. Tap was used to dealing with engineers who always believed they were the smartest guys in the room. (Boston Globe)
Live Nation Gives Away the Ultimate Concert Access Pass on Twitter - Winner Gets Access to Every Single Concert in Every Live Nation Venue for One Year Aug 8, 2009
Market: Albany / Saratoga, NY Twitter Handle: Venue: Saratoga Performing Arts Center Market: Albuquerque, NM Twitter Handle: Venue: Journal Pavilion Market: Atlanta, GA Twitter Handle: Venue: The Tabernacle, Lakewood Amphitheatre Market: Bay Area (San Francisco), CA Twitter Handle: Venue: Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain Winery, Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord, Fillmore San Francisco Market: Birmingham, AL Twitter Handle: Venue: Verizon Wireless Music Center Birmingham Market: British Columbia... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
17th state to ban texting while driving Aug 7, 2009
16 other states, District of Columbia ban texting while driving ... Oregon and New Hampshire banned texting drivers in July, and Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington and the District of Columbia already have laws in place. (CNN -- US)
Anglican Schism Aug 6, 2009
Austin: Yale used to require chapel and is nominally Episcopal (as is Columbia and Dartmouth ) do you honestly think that just because there are some gothic buildings that these institution are Christian in any meaningful sense. Like many, I am tired of fighting people like Rev. Nolan. (The American Conservative)
Minn. mother accused of starving disabled daughter Aug 4, 2009
A judge found a District of Columbia woman guilty Wednesday of killing her four daughters and living with their mummified bodies for months in a case that brought scrutiny to the city's child welfare system. Banita Jacks, 34, was convicted of four counts of felony murder, three counts of premeditated first-degree murder and four counts of first-degree child cruelty. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
More of this story Aug 4, 2009
Her 26-year-old son, Peter Francis D Agostino, a surfing enthusiast, plans to start his second year of law school at Columbia University. Petrie is married to Michael Pereira, an artist who specializes in wood crafting and creates 1/12th scale miniature furniture, such as hutches and cabinets for dollhouses. (Westerly Sun, RI)
States domestic partnership law in effect Monday (7) Aug 4, 2009
Rhode Island, New York, District of Columbia ... Hawaii, Maine, District of Columbia, Wisconsin. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
NH gov signs law banning texting while driving Aug 1, 2009
Fifteen other states and the District of Columbia have laws that ban the practice or that take effect this year. Oregon's governor signed a ban earlier this week that takes effect Jan. 1. (Concord Monitor)
Flaws decried in data on US children's well-being Jul 29, 2009
Kinsey Dinan, a senior policy associate with the National Center for Children in Poverty at Columbia University, said the current system potentially disadvantages families that don't receive substantial government assistance and those living in areas with high living costs. She said President Barack Obama's administration has shown interest in the issue and might be able to make changes through some sort of directive without waiting for Congress to act. (Concord Monitor)
Strike halts Canada's Via national rail service Jul 25, 2009
The lone exception was for passengers traveling from Jasper, British Columbia to Vancouver, British Columbia. The railway last faced a strike in 1995, when conductors from a different union went on strike for a week. (Concord Monitor)
Women's Tennis Begins Season at Midland Invitational Jul 24, 2009
Coach Petty's squad will travel to Columbia, Missouri for the Missouri Tournament from October 2-4. Their final tournament will be the ITA Regionals in Waco from October 16-20. (Texastech.com)
Former Zags Producing Solid Professional Seasons Jul 23, 2009
Through 91 games this season the Trail, British Columbia native that played for the Zags in 1999-2000 owns the second highest RBI total in the American League (72) and also leads the Red Sox in home runs with 20 and is hitting at a. 254 clip. (Gozags.com)
'Hell's Kitchen' recap: A chef tries to (bleep) up Ramsay? Finally Jul 23, 2009
Supposedly whoever wins this season will be awarded the head chef position at Araxi Restaurant in Whistler, British Columbia (also featured in this season's "Bachelorette" - go Whistler). There are actually 17 chefs competing this season, if you count the return of Robert from last season, who replaced Louie, who was fired during the first disastrous (f***ing disastah. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Obama Mounts "Aggressive" Health Care Push Jul 21, 2009
Her doctor in British Columbia told her she had only a few weeks to live because a blocked artery kept her from digesting food. Yet Canadian officials called her surgery. (CBS News)
Busch earns another Nationwide win Jul 19, 2009
Edwards arrived at Gateway by riding his bike 190 miles from his hometown of Columbia, Mo. on Tuesday. (Anchorage Daily News)
Police chief denounces 'cowardly' iPhone users monitoring speed traps... Jul 17, 2009
Let's dissolve the District of Columbia and give it back to Maryland ... Chief Lanier demonstrates the idiocy we've come to expect from those living on the taxpayer's teat, especially in the District of Columbia. (The Drudge Report)
Toddler is run over by her mother's SUV Jul 17, 2009
Columbia University and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Md. are also part of the consortium conducting the five-year study. (Boston Globe)
Fire engulfs historic textile mill in Maine Jul 16, 2009
In June 2008, District of Columbia police began stopping cars in the Trinidad neighborhood, refusing to let in motorists who did not prove they lived in the area or reveal their destinations. The Partnership for Civil Justice sued on behalf of three drivers. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Sarah Palin's dreams to play out Jul 14, 2009
Obama went to Columbia and Harvard Law schools ... For the above reasons, I think Obama was much more than a "community organizer." He was a U.S. Senator, long-serving Illinois Senator, law school professor, Harvard graduate, Columbia graduate, attorney, editor, Director, AND community organizor, among many other things. (Montana Standard, MT)
Feinstein suggests CIA concealment broke law Jul 13, 2009
COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Executive Assistant The successful ca.. . (Albany Times Union)
Fugitive with ties to Columbia County arrested in NH with suspected killer Jul 9, 2009
Serving Columbia and Dutchess counties since 1785 ... (AP) - A man with ties to Columbia County and traveling with another man wanted in connection with a double murder in Pennsylvania, were arrested in New Hampshire Tuesday. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
AG goes after federal law defining marriage as between man and woman Jul 9, 2009
Two other states, New York and Rhode Island, as well as the District of Columbia honor marriages between same-sex couples that are celebrated in Massachusetts. Seven states California, Nevada, Hawaii, New Jersey, Washington, Wisconsin and Oregon recognize domestic partnerships or civil unions between same-sex couples. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Gay Marriage Bill Takes Effect in Nation's Capital Jul 8, 2009
WASHINGTON -- A law recognizing same-sex marriages performed elsewhere has gone into effect in the District of Columbia. The bill was approved in a 12-1 vote by the D.C. Council in May, with council member Marion Barry casting the lone no vote. (Newsmax)
Kaye defends Cohasset triathlon title Jul 3, 2009
Kaye is far from a beginner, as the native of British Columbia became a pro in 2005. This year s race was a bigger challenge than it appeared, for a knee injury had sidelined her for five months this winter. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Athlete Services Jul 3, 2009
D. in systematic theology at Union Theological Seminary in New York City, a Protestant seminary affiliated with Columbia University. His research and teaching focuses on the history of Christian thought, religious ethics, the interplay of race and gender in religion, and interfaith relations. (Ecgulls.com)
