Thursday, March 16, 2006

posted daily OVER THE NOON HOUR  (CDT)

Georgia O'Keeffe flowers to African warrior masks -- These and other amazing student artwork can be seen this month at the Lincoln Public Library's Community Room.

[picture by Jan Youngquist] click on picture for larger image

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• City explores TIF district for west side

• CIEDC executive director regretfully announces senior program changes

• LaHood to visit area colleges for campus meetings
  Chance for students, area citizens to discuss issues with congressman at town hall-style meetings

• IDFPR orders ISMIE to make changes to reduce rates paid by Illinois doctors
  Order will help reduce the cost of medical malpractice insurance and keep doctors in Illinois

• World, national news

• U.S., Iraqis launch raid on insurgent hotbed

• Iran flexible on inspectors, not core nuclear issue

• Hundreds wait to see Milosevic

• The National Security Strategy 2006

• More...

• Election information

 Law & Courts                               

• Senate committee supports measure that would put a brake on teenage truancy

• 2005 corn yields

• Agriculture news elsewhere

• USDA Provides $20.1 Million in ECP Funds to 26 States

• Corn price strength to continue, farmers urged to take advantage

• New soybean technology sprouts for spring planting

• Ethanol Industry Ready For Gasoline Market Transition From MTBE

• New EIA Report Questions Ethanol's Ability to Replace MTBE

• Latest BSE Demands Compulsory ID System

• More...

• Invention Mysteries
  Inventor of gas mask wouldn't reveal his secret

• Serving in the military

• Calendar of events

• How to help Pakistan earthquake victims and continue assistance to Hurricane Katrina victims

 Business

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• Classifieds    (12)    

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• Business news elsewhere

• Inflation under wraps as energy prices fall

• Good works: A lesson from small businesses

• More...

• Sports news elsewhere

• NCAA men's basketball

• NCAA tournament is all in the family for the Dixons

• Billups leads Pistons to win over Raptors

• Korea riding wave of momentum

• More...

• Health news elsewhere

• Health Highlights

• Drop in exercise efficiency with age can be eased

• Costly Heart Test Could Save Medicare Money

• Depressed Elderly Need Ongoing Care

• Vaccine reduces pneumonia deaths: US study

• Chili's Heat Kills Prostate Cancer Cells

• More...

• Personal tech news elsewhere

• Samsung sees opportunity as users upgrade Windows

• Wireless: Turning cellphones into portable offices

• More...

Wednesday, March 15:

• Racetrack draws record crowd to City Hall

• State, federal officials assess damage from weekend storms
  Governor calls for public health precautions in aftermath of weekend storms

• Landfill capacity in Illinois increased significantly, with 18 years of disposal space remaining
  Illinois EPA annual report shows two landfills added and expansions of existing landfills

• Letter: Racetrack

• Support group explores divorce-related topics
  'Forgiveness'

• Oasis update

• Book Look: 'This Day in Illinois History'

• Learning column: Controlling allowance

• Class 8A State Volleyball Tournament

Tuesday, March 14

Monday, March 13

Saturday, March 11

Friday, March 10

Thursday, March 9