Mumps in Brooklyn Confirmed by the Dept. of Health
From New York 1: The New York City Department of Health says it's investigating a mumps outbreak in Brooklyn. Officials say 57 confirmed and probable cases of the virus have been reported since August 21. The outbreak was traced to a child who traveled to England,... read the full story
Women on the Move (Selected Shorts: Sunday, 25 October 2009)
“They had been in England for three days but they knew no one here. This country was just a safe place. Now all the money they had could be lifted in the palm of a hand to a stranger in a toilet.”—Andrea Levy, “Loose Change.” Three contemporary female... read the full story
Weekend Music Preview: White Denim CD Release @ The Mohawk
Image from White Denim\’s MySpace White Denim CD Release Saturday, October 24 The Mohawk ( 912 Red River ) 9 p.m. | $12 | Outside [ info ] | [ tickets ] It’s no secret that we’ve been fans of White Denim for a long time . And for good reason. The... read the full story
Giveaway: VIP Passes to Free Jet Concert [Friday]
Image provided by C3 Presents Propelled by irresistible anthems such as “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” and “Cold Hard Bitch,” Australia’s Jet fast became a staple of mainstream radio a few years ago on the heels of their debut full-length... read the full story
Aliso Viejo-based online retailer Buy.com has made a major move into the international market today, and has opened up stores in Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The e-commerce retailer said that the firm will also sell its items through eBay in those... read the full story
PET(s) OF THE WEEK: Milly and Tilly
Milly and Tilly originally moved with their owner from England to America. They lived an indoor/outdoor life in Hailey for four years. When their owner had to move back to England, sadly, she wasn’t able to take them with her. Now they are looking for another... read the full story
Hartline Has Torn MCL, Will Miss At Least A Month
UK quarterback Mike Hartline has a torn MCL ligament in his injured left knee, as well as some other damage, and will miss at least 3-4 weeks and possibly the rest of the season, UK coach Rich Brooks said Monday. read the full story
Western Mass. scholarship programs struggle to meet rising student need in.
Across the Pioneer Valley, some foundations have cut back on student aid, while others try to hold steady amid a recession that is taking an increasingly harsh toll on education and philanthropy. Andrew Richmond, of Monson, won a $4,000 per year fellowship from the... read the full story
Today is blustery, the kind of day best spent bundled up in your favorite sweater and gently sipping at some hot cocoa. Although we generally believe this to be the best way to enjoy autumn, tonight Nectar offers a choice alternative: Fool’s Gold . Fronted by... read the full story
Initiative gauging roots of problems
Through the Kentucky Women’s Health Registry - the first statewide women’s health initiative of its kind - researchers at the University of Kentucky are learning that women in western Kentucky face a series of health issues of particular concern... read the full story
UK solar home on display in Washington, D.C.
October 12, 2009 A link to the Kentucky News Review is available throughout the day on Kentucky.com, under the Find It Now tab, in the black navigation bar above. Check out the competition among 20 solar-powered homes , including S KY BLUE , the home designed and... read the full story
Torron Eeles of Hertfordshire, England, broke his arm 10 months ago. But the country’s National Health Service, a version of which President Obama would inflict upon us, read the full story
Anthis: Public-option healthcare would cut down on wait times
By NICK ANTHIS Growing up in Fort Worth, I didn’t have to think too much about healthcare. We saw the doctor once a year, plus when one of us was seriously ill. We made appointments, filled out paperwork and paid for the fraction of the costs that insurance... read the full story
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