How good is ‘Wicked’? It could sweep another million awards
“I’ve heard it said. That people come into our lives for a reason …” That poet lyric is from the song “For Good,” arguably the …
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Health and Wellness
Old birds flock together
By DR. PIERRE B. BLAND From time to time things happen which amaze and delight me as none other. It is true the most amazing …
A tail of two clients and the option of selecting grace first
By DR. PIERRE B. BLAND I was approached by one of the officiants of the United Church of Christ Ft. Lauderdale about possibly providing some …
Business
Martha Stewart Living acquired for $353 million
NEW YORK (AP) _ Martha Stewart Living is being acquired in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $353 million. Martha Stewart will remain as chief …
3,200 GE Transportation workers in Erie among those in deal
ERIE, Pa. (AP) _ About 3,200 GE Transportation workers in Erie are among those covered by a new tentative deal between the manufacturing giant General …
Wyoming Conservation Corp improves trail system
By THADDEUS MAST Laramie Boomerang LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) _ Thousands of Wyoming residents and tourists enjoy the trails meandering through the many state parks. But …
Education
US Education Secretary to meet with black college reps in NC
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) _ U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan is scheduled to hear about challenges confronting historically black colleges and universities in North Carolina. Duncan …
Kansas Wesleyan unveils new majors, changes to curriculum
SALINA, Kan. (AP) _ Kansas Wesleyan University says it will begin offering 17 new majors and a revamped core curriculum during the next four years. …
Open teaching positions remain a problem in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) _ It is becoming increasingly difficult to find people to fill open teaching positions in South Dakota, according to school administrators. …
Sports
Ryan Tannehill looking to improve, win title with Dolphins
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) _ Ryan Tannehill says he’s a championship-caliber quarterback and dreams of winning a title with the Miami Dolphins. Flanked by general manager …
Patriots won’t appeal team’s fine, draft penalties
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft will not appeal the $1 million fine and …
Rockets depth proves important in playoffs
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) _ James Harden and Dwight Howard are undeniably Houston’s most important players. But without role players like …
