News 2008-06-02 Andanh.com

Panels wonder if work futile; hearing for nonprofits set Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:05 -0000
Members of citizen panels charged with dividing up $2 million in community grant money to 117 nonprofit organizations are angry that their work now seems for nothing because the County Commission may redo the process on its own.

Volunteers hope to make positive difference in lives of poor, minority children Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:04 -0000
Last summer, Lee University student Reagan Daniels' calling to help kids took him to Mexico. This summer, it's keeping him closer to home. Daniels is one of about 1,200 college-age students to begin training this week with the Children's Defense Fund for its Freedom Schools, an after-school and summer program that aims to help children become better readers and pays particular attention to the needs of poor and minority children and those with disabilities.

Offers of scholarships up Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:03 -0000
Area high schools saw a spike in scholarship offers for seniors this year, thanks to state lottery funds and universities giving more to help defray rising tuition costs.

Festival raises awareness, funds for no-kill shelter Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:03 -0000
MARYVILLE - "Rocky Top, you'll always be … " belted the gray-haired woman. "Rarooo, rarooo," chorused the Chihuahua in her arms, thrusting up his nose and bellowing with such gusto that he won a prize for loudest pet, despite his pint-sized frame. Call it yowling for a cause. Spike and his owner, Bonita Rodgers of Knoxville, were just two of the many participants at the second annual Smoky Mountain Critter Festival held Sunday at Pearson Springs Park in Maryville.

Caves all the rave this month for kids at Ijams Nature Center Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:01 -0000
Ijams Nature Center is preparing for summer with a full lineup of events - from a yard sale to cave investigations - that involves all age groups.

Lakeshore YMCA taking last steps toward construction Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
The Tennessee Building Commission gave its stamp of approval to Knoxville's Lakeshore Park YMCA last week, but don't expect to see construction starting within the month.

City uses exclusion to defend site plan Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
It says so right in the text of the ordinance that its prohibition shall not apply to the city's existing authority to otherwise provide for tax or lease abatements. And that exception is the primary basis for Knoxville attorneys' defense.

Authorities find man who jumped from bridge Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:24:00 -0000
Authorities found the body of a man who jumped from the South Knoxville bridge today.

Memphis mayor eyes withholding school funds Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
MEMPHIS - Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton says it might be prudent to withhold money for city schools.

Services held for woman in iron lung Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
JACKSON, Tenn. - Hundreds celebrated the life of Dianne Odell, the West Tennessee woman who died in an iron lung after a power failure shut down the machine that kept her breathing for nearly 60 years.

State briefs: June 2 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Authorities found the body of a man who jumped from the South Knoxville bridge Sunday.

Clinton takes Puerto Rico Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Hillary Rodham Clinton won a lopsided but largely symbolic victory Sunday in Puerto Rico's presidential primary, the final act in a weekend of tumult that pushed Barack Obama tantalizingly close to the Democratic presidential nomination.

Logistics force McCain to change his style Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
MILWAUKEE - Freewheeling and scrappy during the primaries, John McCain is evolving into a more message-driven and deliberate candidate as he prepares for the contest with his expected Democratic opponent, Barack Obama.

Iraq cites differences in security vision Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
BAGHDAD - Iraq's chief spokesman acknowledged differences with the United States over a proposed long-term security agreement and pledged on Sunday that the government will protect Iraqi sovereignty in ongoing talks with the Americans.

Shuttle wings get quick check Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Lacking the proper laser tools, shuttle Discovery's astronauts performed a cursory wing inspection Sunday as they zoomed ever closer to the international space station.

Nation and world briefs: June 2 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
SKOPJE, Macedonia - Macedonia's prime minister declared victory in the country's parliamentary election after a vote that was marred by gunbattles that left one person dead.

Robot leaves footprint on Red Planet Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
TUCSON, Ariz. - NASA's new robot on Mars has reached out and touched the soil for the first time, leaving behind a striking footprint-like impression, scientists said Sunday.

Payday gas gamblers lose Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Brent Saba had just dropped a church group off at Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday morning and was heading north on Interstate 95 when it happened: His 15-passenger van ran out of gas.

Child cancer rates lowest in South, highest in NE Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
CHICAGO - Surprising research suggests that childhood cancer is most common in the Northeast, results that even caught experts off-guard. But some specialists say it could just reflect differences in reporting.

Traffic tips: June 2 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
In Campbell County, watch for lane closures on Interstate 75 North and South at Jellico, Exit 160, as crews repair bridge joints 8 a.m.-5 p.m. today-Wednesday.

Busch runs away with Dover Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:03 -0000
The driver NASCAR fans love to hate no doubt had them even more exasperated when he arrived in Victory Lane - again.

Early wreck, early exit for favorites Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Tony Stewart stood with a hand on his hip, looking grim faced as his crew worked on the No. 20. Kevin Harvick folded his arms and could only watch the rest of the field speed around the track.

Gross is big hit for Rays Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Gabe Gross hit a leadoff homer in the bottom of the 10th inning Sunday, giving the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays a 4-3 comeback victory over the Chicago White Sox in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Phillies are back in first Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Chase Utley hit his major league-best 20th homer, Pat Burrell had a tiebreaking, two-run double as Philadelphia rallied to beat the Florida Marlins 7-5 on Sunday in Philadelphia.

Baseball briefs: June 2 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
SAN FRANCISCO - San Diego Padres pitcher Mark Prior will undergo season-ending surgery on his injured right shoulder, the latest medical setback to a once-promising career.

Georgia, Tech going the distance Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Nick Montgomery pitched a four-hit shutout and Matt Olson, Matt Cerione and Rich Poythress hit two-run homers, powering Georgia past Georgia Tech 8-0 on Sunday night in the NCAA regional in Athens, Ga.

Arizona State, A&M in title series Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
OKLAHOMA CITY - At 5 feet tall and a slender 100-or-so pounds, Jackie Vasquez wasn't known for hitting home runs. Until she put Arizona State in the Women's College World Series finals with one swing.

NFL briefs: June 2 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Jason Taylor wanted to clear the air on numerous topics.

Malkin mirrors Penguins' plight Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
PITTSBURGH - Evgeni Malkin has all but disappeared from the Stanley Cup finals. With one more loss, his Pittsburgh Penguins will, too.

Perry a 3-time Memorial winner Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Kenny Perry joined Tiger Woods as the only three-time winner of the Memorial on Sunday, taking a big step toward joining the No. 1 player in the world on the Ryder Cup team this fall.

Serb Open? Trio adds Balkan flavor Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
PARIS - Nursing a sore shoulder, Jelena Jankovic won one point with broken strings, another after falling down and the last one despite blowing a big lead.

Big day for Big Brown today at Belmont Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
NEW YORK - Big Brown had an easy morning Sunday at Belmont Park. That won't be the case today, when hoof specialist Ian McKinlay returns to examine the unbeaten colt who goes for the Triple Crown on Saturday in the Belmont Stakes.

Fuld's first shot leads Smokies, 9-5 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Sam Fuld's three-run homer in the eighth inning Sunday helped the Tennessee Smokies overcome a one-run deficit in a 9-5, Southern League victory over the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx in Pringles Park at Jackson, Tenn.

The spokesman now speaks volumes Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:05 -0000
Scott McClellan, President Bush's famously loyal and tight-lipped press secretary, recalled that "I promised reporters and the public that I would someday tell the whole story of what I knew."

Letters: June 2 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
A great deal has been said about universal health care, especially in this election year. I agree something has to be done, but let's examine the facts.

Hunter: Acts of kindness seldom make headlines Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:04 -0000
Just off Broadway on Gill Avenue, the InterFaith Health Clinic quietly runs a ministry to an often-overlooked segment of our population. It serves those who are working and have too much income to qualify for government assistance but not enough to purchase private insurance.

Mathis and Boychuk: Is it time for Clinton to throw in the towel? Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Hillary Clinton says she's still in it to win it. Although pundits and political observers say there's almost no way she can wrest the Democratic presidential nomination from Barack Obama, Clinton is still campaigning.

Morrow: CMT series to shoot in Cocke Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Notorious rapper Bobby Brown will be spending his summer in sometimes-scandalous Cocke County, Tenn., to shoot a new CMT reality show.

Life-saving technology sends heart attack victims' info to hospital before arrival Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:05 -0000
It's a situation where mere minutes really can make a difference. That's why Dennis Rowe is confident hospitals and doctors are going to welcome new technology that could help them cut the guesswork when a patient is having a heart attack, and be ready to treat a patient the second he or she arrives by ambulance.

Turn down your iPod to protect hearing Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:04 -0000
Q: I love my iPod, especially when I'm traveling or on noisy streets. I just nudge up the volume and disappear into the music. But more and more people have started telling me that playing the music loudly can hurt my ears. Are they right?

Exercise regimen for humans goes to the dogs Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:03 -0000
LOS ANGELES - It's not easy doing a standing-up rowing maneuver with a stretchy band while holding on to two leashed dogs, each doing its best to yank your arms from their sockets. But this is what you get on a Bow Wow Workout - and no one in our group seems to be complaining.

Health beat: June 2 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Not thrilled with the idea of spending summer days in the gym? Public relations firm Pierce Mattie suggests tried-and-true sports that build muscle, strength and stamina, in addition to quickly burning fat and calories.

Health and science briefs: June 2 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
The Alzheimer's Association has a free toll-free monthly telephone support group at 2 p.m. on the first Monday of each month.

Smoke but no fire at MTV Movie Awards Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
The "Transformers" have another chunk of metal to add to their collection. The blockbuster about robots in disguise took home the golden popcorn trophy for best film at the MTV Movie Awards on Sunday night, and Johnny Depp won two buckets for best comedic performance and best villain at the awards show.

Fire damages Universal lot Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - One of Hollywood's largest movie studios starred in a disastrous sequel Sunday as a fire ripped through a lot at Universal Studios, destroying a set from "Back to the Future," a King Kong exhibit and a streetscape seen frequently in movies and TV shows.

People: June 2 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Sarah Jessica Parker and her gal pals have not lost their sex appeal. The big-screen "Sex and the City" - reuniting Parker and TV co-stars Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon - strutted to a $55.7 million opening weekend, far exceeding Hollywood's box office expectations.

Yoga instructor using books to boost focus Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Going to yoga class? Be sure to bring your book.

Harsh economic times mean fewer folks playing golf Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:00:00 -0000
When Greg Hynes bumps into neighbors and friends at church or the grocery store, he talks with them about their putting and their short games. Sometimes he talks with them about Windyke Country Club, where Hynes works as the director of golf. He hears similar responses, and those responses often start the same way: I've thought about joining, but ...

Cyclists raise $4,000 toward Wolf River Conservancy goal Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:09:00 -0000
Scott Mitchell, finance manager for Chuck Hutton Chevrolet, has begun to see customers switching from SUVs to smaller-model vehicles.

City Council to question parks director seeking answers in Saturday's drownings Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:06:00 -0000
Calling the drownings of two teenagers in separate city pool incidents Saturday "unacceptable," Memphis City Council member Jim Strickland wants to find out what went wrong.

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