Archive for February, 2008

Tassie teens defy drinker image

Monday, February 4th, 2008

A GROUND-breaking research project has found alcohol use among Tasmanian teenagers is not as widespread as many believe.

Research conducted at four Tasmanian high schools has revealed that up to 73 per cent of students rarely or never drink liquor.

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No-complaint zone – Greater Hickory CCM wages war on negativity

Monday, February 4th, 2008

HICKORY — Do you think you could go 21 days without complaining? The administrative employees of Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry are trying to do just that in an effort to increase feelings of support and teamwork in their workplace.

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At UN, Clooney Claims Peacekeeping Abuses Are All in the Past, Sports Obama Bracelet

Monday, February 4th, 2008

UNITED NATIONS, January 31 — In the run-up to George Clooney’s press conference at the UN on Thursday morning, the hallway beside the Security Council was full of interns and staff members, straining to catch a glimpse of the actor.

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Ravens to host Battle for Breast Cancer game

Monday, February 4th, 2008

OTTAWA – On Friday, February 8th, the Carleton University Ravens will take on the Royal Military College Paladins Women’s Basketball team in the “Battle for Breast Cancer” game at the Ravens’ Nest, on the campus of Carleton University.

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St. Johns Women Push Think Pink Awareness Wristbands

Monday, February 4th, 2008

Aiming to “think pink,” the St. John’s University’s women’s basketball team is helping the fight against breast cancer with a fundraiser on Saturday at the Jamaica Estates campus.

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