Former News-Review staffer publishes book (Charlevoix Courier) “That’s Outrageous!” More than the mere title of a book, “That’s Outrageous!” has been a calling card of sorts for author Fred Gray, a former staff writer for the Petoskey News-Review, Associated Press writer and a 20-year veteran of Reuters where he was a senior editor and director of technical operations. |
WaMu employees confront grim reality of being laid off (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) When Jeff VanGilder officially heard Monday that he'd lost his job at Washington Mutual, the message had a harsh and familiar tone -- it was the third consecutive Christmas season marred by a pink slip. |
Apple: Mac Users Should Get Antivirus Software (Washington Post) In a notable shift, Apple is now recommending that Mac users install anti-virus software to help users secure their systems. In a technical note quietly published to its support site on Nov. 21, Apple issued the following advice: "Apple encourages the widespread use of multiple anti-virus utilities so that virus programmers have more than one application to circumvent, thus making the whole ... |
Wrestling with loss: Finding the kingdom of heaven after hell on Earth (Belleville News-Democrat) In February 1976, Tom Janicik brought jubilation to metro-east prep wrestling fans by winning the 119-pound state title for Belleville Township High School West. |
Memories are made of tees (The Facts) There was a commercial on television the other night in which a woman, planning to go out and break the bank at post-Thanksgiving sales, clears out her hall closet to make space for the fabulous bargains she’s sure to bring home. |
State may consider closing Wright Tech (Norwalk Advocate) STAMFORD - Three months after selecting a plan to revitalize J.M. Wright Technical School, the state Board of Education may recommend closing it to trim costs, Department of Education spokesman Tom Murphy said. |
Fire Chief Bill Gunter Retires - ‘True Community Hero' Has Enjoyed The 50-Year Ride (Polk County Democrat) What some may call a long journey, Fort Meade Fire Chief Bill Gunter calls “a good ride.” Friday night a retirement party was held in his honor by family and friends to celebrate Chief's 50 years of dedication and service. |
THE IRISH EMIGRANT (Irish Emigrant) The Irish Emigrant |
Study: Media can distort public's views on infectious diseases (Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy) Nov 5, 2008 (CIDRAP News) – Media coverage of infectious diseases such as avian influenza can create the impression that the conditions are more of a threat than they really are, according to a recent study from Canada. |
Temptress of Silicon Valley shuts down useless site [Pownce] (Valleywag) Earlier this year, Leah Culver appeared on the cover of a tech magazine blowing an enormous pink bubble. But the shrill-voiced San Francisco programmer no longer desires fame — even the modest... |