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In an economic bind, families turn to libraries
Published September 7, 2008, 1:22 pm, Post-Bulletin
Check it out. That's what users of public libraries are doing in record numbers these days. In an effort to stay entertained and informed without breaking the family budget, Americans across the U.S. are increasingly taking advantage of the best deal in town: Everything -- books, CDs, even video game sessions -- is free.
Workplace violence rate continues to decline
Published September 7, 2008, 12:46 pm, Business Insurance
Rates of workplace violence continue to drop, according to research released last week.
Panel probes ways to propel youth toward science, math
Published September 7, 2008, 12:15 pm, Midland Daily News
Although Dow Corning Corp. scientists have spurred students' excitement when they've entered local classrooms to talk about their jobs, there are barriers such as fear and lack of parental involvement that keep students out of scientific and technical professions.
The week: Stories and photos from September 1-6
Published September 7, 2008, 12:08 pm, San Diego Union-Tribune
Cities that rely on sales tax revenue to pay for services are slashing their budgets as San Diego County residents cut back on spending, it was reported Tuesday.
Conquering with carbon
Published September 7, 2008, 12:01 pm, San Diego Union-Tribune
At the Carbon By Design warehouse in Oceanside, bolts of carbon fabric – containing between 6,000 and 48,000 filaments in each strand of its weave – are suspended above a worktable.
Spinoffs from nuclear deal: Who could benefit
Published September 7, 2008, 11:51 am, The Hindu
Whether India’s victory at the NSG will keep the markets in a buoyant mood for any length of time still remains to be seen. But the deal will spell clear business opportunity for several engineering and infrastructure companies, over the medium term.
U.S. EPA Fines San Diego Property Manager for Lead-Based Paint Violations
Published September 7, 2008, 11:15 am, Multi-Housing News
San Diego -- Under the terms of a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Sunview Properties must spend $216,664 on lead paint removal and pay a $31,000 fine for alleged violations of the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act in connection with the leasing of 25 rental units located in San Diego, Calif.
Hitting the bottle
Published September 7, 2008, 10:44 am, Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Published: Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 12:53 a.m. More than one out of every 100 licensed nurses in Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union counties has been disciplined by the state Board of Nursing for a drug-related offense.
Life after stroke
Published September 7, 2008, 10:18 am, Petoskey News-Review
There are a lot of things someone might notice upon first glance at Bill Cousineau — his blue eyes, his thin frame and his big smile — but none of them indicate he suffered a stroke just a little less than a month ago.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-09-07 17:46 Thai central bank to intervene if baht becomes volatile
Published September 7, 2008, 10:13 am, Interactive Investor
BASEL, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Thailand's central bank has no exchange-rate target but would intervene if the baht became very volatile, its deputy governor Atchana Waiquamdee said on Sunday. Speaking in the Swiss city of Basel, she also said Thailand's political crisis, coupled with slowing major developed economies, would weigh on the country's growth in the second half of this year. Investor ...
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