Monthly Archives: October 2011

Supreme Court won’t hear Utah memorial cross dispute (Reuters)

Written on October 31, 2011 by Editor - Religion News

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Supreme Court on Monday declined to consider whether roadside memorial crosses to honor fallen state highway troopers violated church-state separation, staying out of a dispute over religious symbols on public land. The justices refused to review … Continue reading →

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Jared Sullinger tops AP preseason All-America team (AP)

Written on October 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

Ohio State’s Jared Sullinger is a unanimous pick to The Associated Press’ preseason All-American team this season. The 6-foot-9 Sullinger was a first-team All-American last season as a freshman. He averaged 17.2 points and 10.2 rebounds in leading the Buckeyes … Continue reading →

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Dean resigns over St Paul’s demo

Written on October 31, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

31 October 2011 Last updated at 12:47 ET Dean Knowles said his position had become untenable The dean of St Paul’s Cathedral in London has resigned, saying his position had become untenable. The Rt Rev Graeme Knowles said the past … Continue reading →

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New NHS Board ‘will compare’ GPs

Written on October 31, 2011 by Editor - Health News

31 October 2011 Last updated at 01:09 ET By Jane Dreaper Health correspondent, BBC News Patients will be able to compare practices The new NHS Commissioning Board, which is at the heart of the government’s controversial NHS reforms in England, … Continue reading →

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States Are Pushing it on Medicaid Cuts

Written on October 31, 2011 by Editor - Health News

OPPOSING VIEW: States have little choice but to cut Medicaid While the states face severe budget squeezes, imposing unaffordable burdens on some of their sickest and most vulnerable residents is hardly a responsible answer, or one that will be felt … Continue reading →

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Catholics more inclined to share wealth: ECB study (Reuters)

Written on October 31, 2011 by Editor - Religion News

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Catholics are more likely to support government intervention in the economy than Protestants and also have a stronger preference for sharing wealth equally, a European Central Bank study said. The research paper also said Max Weber’s theories … Continue reading →

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Colo. resort offers $25,000 ski pass for charity (AP)

Written on October 31, 2011 by Editor

ASPEN, Colo. – Want first crack at the runs in Aspen? The Aspen Skiing Co. is offering an “Ultimate Ski Pass” that will let you have unlimited first tracks before chairlifts open to the public — for $25,000. The exclusive … Continue reading →

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At least 4 jets strand Conn. passengers for hours (AP)

Written on October 31, 2011 by Editor

NEW YORK – It was a passengers’ nightmare at Bradley International Airport near Hartford, Conn., this weekend. Passengers on at least three JetBlue planes and one American Airline plane say they were stranded on the tarmac for seven hours or … Continue reading →

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Hawaii closing Diamond Head 2nd weekend in Nov. (AP)

Written on October 31, 2011 by Editor

HONOLULU – The state is closing Diamond Head crater for more than two days during next month’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting so the Hawaii National Guard may use the area to train and prepare equipment in support of the conference. … Continue reading →

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NYC’s Central Park may lose 1,000 trees to storm (AP)

Written on October 31, 2011 by Editor

NEW YORK – Central Park could lose 1,000 trees due to the unprecedented weekend snowstorm, the group that manages the park said Monday. The storm harmed about 400 acres — half of the park, primarily its southern end, below 86th … Continue reading →

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