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The six diverse candidates vying for that office have varying degrees of political experience but... Six mayoral candidates hav

The six diverse candidates vying for that office have varying degrees of political experience but all say they are the best leader for the city.

Current Vice Mayor Patricia Christensen billed herself as the most experienced, based on her four termson City Council.

"I have the most knowledge, experience and background with the city," she said.

Ron Bowen, a past three-term coun...

While the IRS reminded celebrities Thursday that gifts to curry their favor constitute taxable in... Will tax crackdown end swa

While the IRS reminded celebrities Thursday that gifts to curry their favor constitute taxable income, don't expect a sudden end to the swag-bag parade.

The celebrity tradition rewards stars for on-air appearances and the like with overflowing goodie bags approaching six figures in value.

"This is a big perk that (celebrities) have become very, very accustomed to," said Lash Fary o...

Back to Home > Friday, Aug 18, 2006 Posted on Fri, Aug. 18, 2006 email this print this reprint or... Rich Hofmann | Golden nigh

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This is not about the morning after, when we find out how the knee survived the pounding. There will be no discussion of the

final cutdown, either, when the Eagles' coaches will have to sit in a room and make the toughest of calls about a player they like and respect.

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Back to Home > Friday, Aug 18, 2006 Local News Posted on Fri, Aug. 18, 2006 email this print this... Physician cleared to perfo

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A Gastonia neurosurgeon who is blind in one eye and colorblind in the other will be allowed to perform laser hair removal and other minor cosmetic surgery as part of an agreement Thursday with the N.C. Medical Board.

In October, Dr. Richard Greenberg, 62, had sig...

The ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital broughtits sight-saving mission to another new country -- this time... Flying Eye Hospital Saves

The ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital broughtits sight-saving mission to another new country -- this time Uganda. At theinvitation of Uganda's Ministry of Health and the National Prevention ofBlindness Committee, the ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital team conducted intensivesight-saving and eye-care training programs in Entebbe and Kampala. Morethan 40 patients underwent surgery to have their sight restored.<...

"I thought I should figure out the impact on my budget," said Zilm, of Kansas City,Mo. But ... Consumers left without medical p

"I thought I should figure out the impact on my budget," said Zilm, of Kansas City,Mo.

But one eye doctor's office told Zilm it had no idea what her insurance company wouldpay. The insurer wouldn't give out the information. And an official at Missouri'sDepartment of Insurance said such figures were confidential under medical providers'contracts with insurers.

"I felt like a crim...

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"We're here as a helper in the community," Dr. Terrence O'Brien said. "We want to help in areas where doctors don't have the equipment or procedures available."

O'Brien, a professor of ophthalmology at t...

Back to Home > News > Thursday, Aug 17, 2006 Broward Posted on Thu, Aug. 17, 2006 email this prin... Kids&#39; test scores up,

Back to Home > News > Thursday, Aug 17, 2006 Broward Posted on Thu, Aug. 17, 2006 email this print this Tracking gains Check out individual school scores

Broward's first- and second-graders scored above the national average in reading and mathematics last school year -- and performed slightly better than students on the previous year's Stanford Achievement Test, Tenth Edition.

But...

"I just couldn't get a grip on the ball. I could deal with the pain, but I couldn't pump gas. I... Johnson Has Grip On His Role

"I just couldn't get a grip on the ball. I could deal with the pain, but I couldn't pump gas. It hurt to even shake people's hands."

Johnson completed 6 of 13 for 54 yards that night, his last completion was to Tim Brown, his final pass two plays later was intercepted by Mike Hawthorne.

Tommy John surgery soon followed, suspending his nine-year career for two seasons and he went ...

In a running drill, the longest offensive gain was a couple of yards as Darby and Terrill -- as w... Camp Cheney: Day 19...

In a running drill, the longest offensive gain was a couple of yards as Darby and Terrill -- as well as Chris Cooper and Alex Guerrero with the No. 2 line -- continually collapsed the interior to provide lanes for the linebackers.

On second-and-8 from the 3-yard line, Darby blew through a gap between center Chris Spencer and left guard Rob Sims to hit the ball carrier behind the line. The...