Tuesday, March 28, 2006

posted daily OVER THE NOON HOUR  (CDT)

• 21st annual Community Health Fair

• Logan County Health Department investigation into deadly bacteria outbreak winds down

• Gov. Blagojevich introduces new rule to ensure women's access to prescription contraceptives after new tactic to deny women access to birth control surfaces
  Governor's proposed rule would require pharmacies to post signs letting women know their rights and how to file complaints
  Women who think they were lied to about their contraceptive being out of stock can call 1 (800) 280-4149 to file a complaint

• World, national news

• Hundreds of Thousands Protest Against Labor Law in France

• Israeli vote on future of the West Bank

• Shiite Leaders Suspend Talks Over Government

• More...

• FSIA meeting 7 p.m.

• Weekly outlook: Corn consumption prospects

• Agriculture news elsewhere

• Weather Market Commentary

• Northeast Missouri Becomes Latest Battleground over Hog Farms

• New Primer Advises Small-Scale Farmers on Avian Flu Risks

• More...

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• Lincoln history update

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 Business

• NEED A JOB? FIND IT HERE!    (3)

• Classifieds    (19) 

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• Business news elsewhere

• Consumer cheer near four-year high in March

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• New landfill hours of operation

• Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society taking to the road

• Hilton Springfield to host 26th annual Blue Chip Gala

• Serving in the military

• Calendar of events

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

• March Mutterings: Bracket-bustin' mayhem
  By Jeff Mayfield

• Youth wrestling results

• Ford, Kruse depart from ISU basketball

• Sports news elsewhere

• NCAA men's basketball

• NCAA women's basketball

• Overtime Is Right Time for Confident Maryland

• Nash held scoreless as Nets sink Suns

• More...

• Health news elsewhere

• Health Highlights

• Sleep-Deprived Teens Pose Safety Hazard

• Can a Flavor a Day Keep the Pounds Away?

• Diet Rich in Magnesium Good for Health

• Loneliness Boosts Blood Pressure in Older Adults

• Vitamin C deserves another look, cancer researchers say

• Older Smokers More Likely to Quit for Good

• More...

• Personal tech news elsewhere

• Winegard Showcases New Z-Wave Compatible iCON Home Control Wireless Remote System

• More...

Monday, March 27:

• Storm damage estimated at $9 million

• Summary of damage survey results from the March 12 tornadic storms over central Illinois

• Plans build toward blowout Abraham Lincoln 200th birthday celebration

• Gov. Blagojevich urges Treasurer Topinka to support assault weapons ban
  Governor sends letter to Topinka urging her to use position as state's only Republican officeholder to lobby other Republicans to support ban

• Applications due April 7 for health care career scholarships

• Lincoln Area Music Society spring concert

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