http://en.redtram.com/ News on "State & Community"  everywhere Copyright (c) 2009 RedTram. All rights reserved. webmaster@redtram.com (RedTram) en Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:38:01 GMT 300 100 50 http://en.redtram.com/ http://img.en.redtram.com/rsslogo.gif 46716 | Quidditch casts spell on Spartans http://en.redtram.com/go/229219595/top100/ 229219595 The Rampaging Pygmy Puffs were doing warm ups, running back and forth across Michigan State University's Adams Field, brooms between their legs. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:56:26 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/229219595/top100/ 46716 | Despite cost-saving closing, BoarsHead likely faces deficit http://en.redtram.com/go/229219594/top100/ 229219594 A BoarsHead Theater spokeswoman says the temporary closing of the theater will save the financially struggling organization $77,000. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:56:22 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/229219594/top100/ 46716 | Detroit police say MSU student struck by car, dragged to death http://en.redtram.com/go/229219593/top100/ 229219593 DETROIT - A 19-year-old Michigan State University student who had just watched the Red Wings defeat the San Jose Sharks at Joe Louis Arena on Thursday night was hit and dragged more than a quarter-mile under a car and killed, Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:56:18 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/229219593/top100/ 46716 | Bridge inspections fall behind http://en.redtram.com/go/229219592/top100/ 229219592 Transportation officials failed to inspect some bridges, looked at deteriorating bridges less often than required by state law and did not check for erosion under bridges over rivers, Michigan's auditor said Friday. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:56:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/229219592/top100/ 46716 | Japanese students take in sights on brief trip to Michigan sister city http://en.redtram.com/go/229219591/top100/ 229219591 Surrounded by the Victorian splendor of the Capitol rotunda Friday afternoon, Kaori Kitamura was at a loss for words when asked to describe her impression of the United States so far. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:56:09 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/229219591/top100/ 166660 | "Raise Your Hand if You Love Your Cable Company:" http://en.redtram.com/go/229218408/top100/ 229218408 In the past three months I had delivered around 35 speeches and presentations. During about 25 of them I have asked the audience the question that is the title of this column (why I will explain later)..Whether it is a Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:21:26 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/229218408/top100/ 154009 | Cop jailed for beating disabled man http://en.redtram.com/go/229217559/top100/ 229217559 A court has reportedly sentenced a police officer to five years in jail for detaining and beating a mentally disabled man. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:48:22 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/229217559/top100/ 154009 | Beast cleared for Tour http://en.redtram.com/go/229217557/top100/ 229217557 SA Rugby have agreed to complete the necessary procedures ahead of the year-end tour to allow Beast Mtawarira to play for the Springboks. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:48:19 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/229217557/top100/ 154009 | Infant critically injured in accident http://en.redtram.com/go/229217553/top100/ 229217553 A one-year-old boy is fighting for his life in a Durban hospital after a motor vehicle accident that also left his ten-year-old brother, mother and uncle seriously injured, according to paramedics. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:48:14 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/229217553/top100/ 154009 | Lockdown targets Kewtown gang war http://en.redtram.com/go/229217551/top100/ 229217551 The gang war in Kewtown is a "serious, dangerous" issue, according to residents and police. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:48:11 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/229217551/top100/ 154009 | Success after 950 attempts http://en.redtram.com/go/229217548/top100/ 229217548 A woman in South Korea who tried to pass the written exam for a driver's licence with near-daily attempts since April 2005 has finally succeeded. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:48:08 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/229217548/top100/ 155617 | Former managed care official fined in United-PacifiCare merger http://en.redtram.com/go/229217225/top100/ 229217225 A California commission cited the director for participating in merger discussions while owning stock in UnitedHealth Group. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:39:34 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/229217225/top100/ 155617 | Individual insurance policy rules changing in Wisconsin http://en.redtram.com/go/229217223/top100/ 229217223 New procedures will allow for independent review of denials because of preexisting conditions and review of cancellations or rescissions. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:39:28 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/229217223/top100/ 155617 | Patient safety after hospital discharge challenging http://en.redtram.com/go/229217221/top100/ 229217221 Doctors and hospitals should focus on short-term steps to protect patients, an expert panel says. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:39:26 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/229217221/top100/ 155617 | AMA supports House bills on health reform, Medicare pay http://en.redtram.com/go/229217220/top100/ 229217220 The Association insists that both measures are vital to comprehensive overhaul efforts. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:39:24 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/229217220/top100/ 155617 | Recession leads many patients to skip routine care http://en.redtram.com/go/229217219/top100/ 229217219 A North Carolina survey also finds 36% of respondents report buying fewer prescription drugs. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:39:21 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/229217219/top100/ 155617 | Medicare relaunches DME competitive bidding http://en.redtram.com/go/229217218/top100/ 229217218 Suppliers back new legislation to repeal the program, saying it will bankrupt firms and decrease patient access. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:39:18 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/229217218/top100/ 155617 | House votes for FTC identity theft rule reprieve http://en.redtram.com/go/229217217/top100/ 229217217 Legislation passed in the House would create an exemption for businesses with 20 or fewer employees. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:39:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/229217217/top100/ 155617 | Tort reform law challenged in Georgia http://en.redtram.com/go/229217216/top100/ 229217216 The state Supreme Court will decide if a law raising burden of proof in emergency care lawsuits is constitutional. Doctors say reversal would hurt access. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:39:12 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/229217216/top100/ 51873 | FINDLAY MUSIC CONCERT http://en.redtram.com/go/229217198/top100/ 229217198 FINDLAY CONCERTFriday 13th November8pmTickets: £3 single or £10 for 4 tickets: Concession: £2 Family Ticket £8 (All available at the door)This is the second year for our Music Concert giving our own musicians the opportunity to show off their talents. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:39:01 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/229217198/top100/