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Group’s mammogram study far from last word
November 20, 2009
Recent news regarding delaying mammograms until age 50 does not have to deter women from undergoing testing they might otherwise consider earlier in life.
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Cloudy skies, not computer systems, impact local flights
November 20, 2009
Williamport Regional Airport official Thursday said a Federal Aviation Administration computer glitch that caused widespread flight cancellations and delays had little or no impact on local air service.
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Streets to be closed for parade
November 20, 2009
The 60th annual Billtown Holiday Parade will herald yet another holiday season for the city tonight when it begins its march at 6 p.m.
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Parade lineup features pre-show plus 5 divisions
November 20, 2009
Parade Vanguard
• American Flag Color Guard
• Williamsport City Police cruisers
• Williamsport Mounted Police Color Guard, featuring Doc Miller and Chris Miller
• Williamsport Police...
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Mayor mum about trip to Kohl’s headquarters
November 20, 2009
“When the time is appropriate I will let you know.”
That’s how Mayor Gabriel J. Campana responded to queries Thursday about what happened Wednesday when he visited the Kohl’s retail chain’s Wisconsin headquarters.
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Seller Beware!
November 20, 2009
“Throw it away.”
That is local attorney Lester L. “Bud” Greevy Jr.’s advice to landowners with natural gas leases who have received offers to sell their hydrocarbon rights to Griffith Land Service Inc., of Houston, Texas.
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How is your family economic situation affecting your Christmas gift-buying?
We are spending less.
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We are spending about the same.
17%
We are spending more and surviving just fine this year.
3%
There is no impact because we don't emphasize gift-buying in our Christmas observance.
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Just a few weeks ago...
Thu, October 1, 2009 @ 10:42AM
I wrote about the fact that the newspaper business seems to be thriving in our area. Today I read an (online) Newsweek article by Daniel Lyon about the "death of print." Lyon claims that the feds are looking into a way to "save" the newspaper business with yet another bailout of taxpayer dollars, and urges them to just "allow the dinosaur to die" and not to "prolong the agony." I am not sure where I stand on this issue. As a newspaper reporter for over 15 years, it saddens me to think that people like Lyons don't even bother to read their New York Times and Washington Post newspapers, so they canceled them, rather than carry them to the recycling bin each week, often times without even looking at them, and that they think they can get what news they need from their phones or computers. I find that I truly enjoy reading the written word each morning with my cup of joe.
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Jack's Lantern
Wed, October 14, 2009 @ 6:04PM
The name jack-o'-lantern comes from the irish legend of Stingy Jack who tricked the devil into climbing a tree and trapped him by carving a cross into the tree trunk. The devil placed a curse on Jack, condemning him to forever wander the earth at night with only the light he had inside of a hollowed turnip. Yep, we're talkin' Halloween! Spooky, creepy, scarey Halloween....the roots go way, way back to the Celtic festival of Samhain (pronouned: sow-wen) and the Christian holy day of All Saints' Day. It is largely a secular celebration, although some have very strong feelings about its perceived religious overtones. Samhain is a celebration of the end of the harvest season. Ancient Celts believed that the boundary between the world and the otherworld disappeared on All Hallows' Eve, October 31st, and the dead could be dangerous. Wearing costumes and masks during Halloween is a Celtic tradition attempting to placate the evil spirits by copying th.
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Exclusive Interview with Psychic Sylvia Browne!
Tue, November 10, 2009 @ 9:58AM
Our Exclusive Interview with Psychic Sylvia Browne! Email: "Our Exclusive Interview with Psychic Sylvia Browne!" *To: <--TO Email REQUIRED! *From: <--FROM Email REQUIRED! function validateEmailContent() { var dspError = 0; if (document.forms.emailContent.toEmailContent == null||document.forms.emailContent.toEmailContent.value == ') { document.getElementById('toEmailContent').style.border = 'solid #ff0000 1px'; document.getElementById('toEmailContentError').style.
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A day to honor those who served
Tue, November 10, 2009 @ 5:19PM
From ceremonies across the land to free car washes on Washington Boulevard, people will pause Wednesday to honor those who put their lives on the line to defend and protect our freedom. It's good that we stop and honor our veterans. Some folks will get more time to do that than others; Veterans Day being a recognized federal holiday, many government offices will be closed and those employees will have a day off from work. Seems strange to me, though, that the day off from work has nothing to do with the status of an individual's service to the nation in the risky form of military service. Rather, it's connected to employer ... generally employers that are tax-levying entities as opposed to private enterprise. Meanwhile, veterans in private enterprise will show up for work, may have to miss any observances of the day that take place during their work shifts and won't enjoy the benefit of a national holiday to honor their commitment and dedication to the nation.
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Crumbling Timothy Geithner
Tue, November 17, 2009 @ 11:53PM
A scathing report from the special inspector general for the Troubled Asset Relief Program lays blame for overpaying bailed-out financial institutions at the doorstep of Timothy Geithner, the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury who, at the time, directed the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Inspector General Neil Barofsky's report specifically faults Geithner for his lack of transparency and for weak negotiation of terms. Eamon Javers of Politico's Web site explains the reserve bank's role in negotiating led tax dollars to re-inflate deteriorated investments well above market value at the time. In the words of Huffington Post's Paul Abrams, Geithner has "failed to stand up to Wall Street interests when they are inimical to sustained stability.
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Sterling Sharpe needs to be in the Hall of Fame
Wed, September 16, 2009 @ 9:44PM
There are a lot of mysteries in life that leave me scratching my head. One that immediately comes to mind is this... Why is Sterling Sharpe not in the Hall of Fame? Sure, Sharpe only played seven seasons but it's what he did in those seasons that should put him in the Hall of Fame, especially when compared to receivers who have no business enshrined at Canton (Lynn Swann, I'm talking to you). Look at what Sharpe did from 1988-94: He topped 1,100 yards five times, he had more than 65 catches six times, he had 90 or more catches four times and more than 100 twice. In his last three years before a neck injury ended his career, Sharpe 314 passes. He also led the league in receptions three times, in yards one and receiving touchdowns twice...and he did this while the greatest receiver ever, Jerry Rice, was in his prime. Sharpe also broke the then single-season record for receptions in 1992 with 108--and then he topped his own record with 112 catches in 1993.
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No Steelers, oh no!
Fri, October 30, 2009 @ 2:24PM
Steelers have a bye this week. Good opportunity for me to reflect on the first part of this season. I do not see the post super bowl championship hangover, that we feared earlier in the season. Except for the late game defensive meltdowns against the Bears and Bengals (I won't include the Chargers, since Pittsburgh held on to win that game), the Steelers have played solid football. Going into the bye week with four consecutive victories, based on steady defense and a strong passing game, I feel I can safely predict a 11-5 record. The question is...will the three predicted remaining defeats include division foes like the Ravens and Bengals. I can see a loss to Baltimore, but could not imagine losing another game to the Bengals. Looks like Steelers must win division out right or risk sitting home for the playoffs with a 11-5, or better record. Should be a fun second half.
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Cookin' with Wood by Bob Woodley
Wed, November 4, 2009 @ 5:43AM
Easy Microwave Cod Where I got the recipe: Made it up. Tools you'll need: glass baking dish, measuring cup, measuring spoon, waxed paper, fork. Ingredients: 1 lb. cod 1/2 cup white wine 1 Tbsp parsley 1 Tbsp chopped chives 1/2 Tbsp Old Bay 1Tbsp lemon juice When I made it: Tuesday There are certain things you want to make right away simply because you bought it fresh. This was one of those times. I just didn't feel right taking these succulent, delicate fillets and tossing them in a freezer bag. That meant that I had to make them while they were still at their peak of freshness. After perusing the usual cooking websites looking for a way to prepare them, I didn't feel at all inspired. There was only one thing to do: Make something up. There are certain things that go well with fish, so I took a look in the cupboards to see if I had any of those things. What I finally settled on is listed abov.
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