Admin | September 30, 2011
Updated: September 11, 2011 2:26AM Little discussed in the massive gambling expansion approved earlier this year by the Illinois Legislature were new tax breaks for casinos, the main beneficiary of which would be the planned city-owned casino in Chicago. While every casino would see a tax reduction, the one-of-a-kind tax structure endorsed by lawmakers reserves [...]
Admin | September 29, 2011
PISCATAWAY, N.J., Sep 22, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. /quotes/zigman/71584/quotes/nls/enzn ENZN -4.74% today announced that it is implementing a plan to reduce its workforce and operating costs to more closely align its resources with the Company’s research and development activities. The reduction in force will reduce the number of employees by approximately 48 [...]
Admin | September 29, 2011
Computerworld – Mobile browsing has more than doubled in the last year and now accounts for over 6% of all online activity, a Web statistics company said today. And Apples Safari — the default browser on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch — rules the usage share roost, representing 53% of the mobile browsing market. [...]
Admin | September 28, 2011
Real hypochondria, which today we believe is a form of extreme anxiety connected to depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder, is serious, costly and debilitating. A brief perusal of hypochondria message boards will show you how terrifying the disorder really is. Driven by the frightening and unwavering conviction that every twinge, tingle and ache is a mortal [...]
Admin | September 27, 2011
The Missouri Department of Conservation will observe National Hunting and Fishing Day in the Kansas City area on Saturday, Sept. 24, by offering activities that help introduce people to the outdoors. The James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area near Lees Summit will host demonstrations and hands-on instruction for youths from 10 am to 2 pm [...]
Admin | September 27, 2011
Updated: September 23, 2011 2:37AM JOLIET — Three junior high schools will participate in this weekend’s Worldwide Day of Play, an annual event that encourages active and healthy lifestyles. All children and families are invited to participate in free outdoor activities from 11 am to 2 pm Saturday at Dirksen, Hufford and Washington junior high [...]
Admin | September 26, 2011
The evening meal is an ideal time and setting for families to gather and reflect on the activities of the day and share highlights over a healthy meal. Keep conversations pleasant and avoid controversial issues at the dinner table. This should be a relaxed environment and a time family members look forward to at the [...]
Admin | September 26, 2011
n>(Reuters) – Athletic footwear retailer Finish Line (FINL.O) expects online sales and strong demand for lightweight running shoes to continue to boost its margins in the current quarter. Athletic shoe makers have been seeing strong demand even as consumers cut back on discretionary spending amid an uncertain economic environment. Finish Lines market-topping numbers follow stellar [...]
Admin | September 25, 2011
Following the re-release last week of Protecting Families: Standards for LGBT Families, a set of 10 guidelines aimed at preventing contentious custody battles between LGBT parents, Gay amp; Lesbian Advocates amp; Defenders (GLAD), the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) and NCLR?s National Family Law Advisory Council launched a campaign to raise awareness of the [...]
Admin | September 24, 2011
HERITAGE FEST The 19th annual Townsend Heritage Festival and Old Timers Day is Sept. 23-24 at the Townsend Visitors Center, 7906 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway. The event showcases traditional East Tennessee mountain culture including bluegrass music and clogging and features art and craft booths, storytelling, flower and plant demonstrations and sales, an antique tractor show, [...]