Tony?s back . . . almost (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) Cardinals manager Tony La Russa confirmed Friday that he is prepared to return for a 13th season in his current post, barring unforeseen complications in his ongoing talks with team chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. Citing a need for urgency as free agency approaches, La Russa on Friday eased his previous demand that the club find a general manager before he commits to a new contract....more...James Watson: Genetic disorder (Independent) James Watson is a man who, by his own admission, enjoys controversy. But even by the great scientist's standards this is one humdinger, and it's not over yet. The man who won the Nobel Prize for discovering the structure of DNA, the code to all life, yesterday cut short his week-long publicity tour of Britain after venues told him he was not welcome. But that was not all. His remarks, reported ......more... Regular Features (Arkansas News Bureau) A lottery - considering the odds By John Brummett Let me give you the lowdown from Gov. Mike Beebe on a state-run lottery for college scholarships. - Thursday, Oct 18, 2007...more... Wasted Website (Santa Barbara Independent) Should student be obligated to disclose personal info to a for-profit company?...more... CCHS student semifinalist for National Merit Scholar program (Reno Gazette-Journal) Only one percent of U.S. high school seniors were named semifinalists in the 2008 National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) competition this year. One of them was Churchill County High School senior Shankari Rajagopal....more... Lowy link as police quiz Israeli PM (The Age) Police question Olmert over alleged interference in sale of major Israeli bank....more... Every school every Thursday -- Des Moines West (The Altoona Herald-Mitchellville Index) Fifth-grade students are using planners this year. They were told by teachers Sarah Grady and Makenzie Johnson that planners will help them keep track of their assignments. Teachers explained how they will use planners throughout their lives to keep track of important things....more... Dida's theatrics won't affect UEFA ruling on Celtic breach (The Scotsman: Sport) DIDA'S embarrassing reaction to being taunted by a Celtic fan on the pitch during the Champions League clash with AC Milan is unlikely to affect UEFA's judgment when the Glasgow club face a disciplinary hearing today....more... Family First: Latest Issues Facing Mothers In Workplace (WCBS-TV New York) If you've taken a break from your career to raise the kids it can be intimidating to jump back in the workforce. The encouraging news is that there are lots people and resources out there to help. I had the opportunity to sit in on the Detours & OnRamps Conference in Jersey City, New Jersey www.onrampsforum.com where women from all over learned the latest on the issues facing mothers in ......more... |