Thursday, September 10, 2009
LONDON, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- Modern-day poverty in Britain reflects a more Dickensian time, leaving schools struggling to cope with children lacking basic personal skills, officials said. Lesley Ward, president of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers, said some pupils from the poorest areas arrive... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Obama: Speech to clarify health objectives
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama said his speech before Congress should give the American people and Congress a clearer view of his vision for healthcare reform. "They will have a lot of clarity about what I think is the best way to move forward," Obama said during a taped... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Recordings offer insights into Caylee case
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 8 (UPI) -- A Florida judge postponed a decision Tuesday on dismissing a defamation suit brought by a woman who was questioned in the disappearance of Caylee Anthony. Zenaida Fernandez Gonzalez is seeking damages from Casey Anthony, Caylee's mother and accused killer, the Orlando... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, September 7, 2009
What Do You Say?
I recently received a comment asking why I post news articles on this blog. In my opinion, it is important to keep up with current events. This blog is just my small effort to help keep people informed. I am sorry if I have offended anyone in any way. I did not mean any harm. Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Sharks seen along Massachusetts coast
CHATHAM, Mass., Sept. 5 (UPI) -- Six sharks were spotted near Cape Cod, Mass., in the span of two days this week, a shark expert said. Greg Skomal, a state Division of Marine Fisheries shark expert, confirmed a shark, possibly a great white shark, was spied near the shore of Monomoy Island in Cape... Sign in to see full entry.