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Can John Edwards win? Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:54AMJohn Edwards, campaigning in Ohio as the '04 vice presidential nominee, hasn't lost his touch on the stump. A major snag in his '08 campaign, though, is his 28,000-square-foot house near Chapel Hill (see below), which clashes resoundingly with his anti-poverty theme.
One pediatrician left accepting new Medicaid patients Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 4:51AMAlready limited access to health care for low-income Keys children is poised to be further complicated, as one Upper Keys pediatrician is dispensing with Medicaid patients and another in Key West is closing down due in part to the strain the federal insurance program placed on his practice.
LAWRENCE: Board rejects detox center request Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:17AMAfter eight months of public hearings, the township Zoning Board of Adjustment rejected a use variance application to permit a residential alcohol and drug detoxification center to open in a vacant office building on Federal City Road last week.
Robo-signings 'still an epidemic' Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:07PMMortgage industry employees are still signing documents they haven't read and using fake signatures more than eight months after big banks and mortgage companies promised to stop the illegal practices that led to a nationwide halt of home foreclosures.
Crescent Clinic offers free medical care for people in need Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:06PMFrom those who've been blessed, much is granted in return.
Untethering teens for college requires having The Talk II Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:10PMDuval McDaniel, left, of Katy, Texas, helps his daughter, Darby, a freshman student, move into Stockard-Martin Hall on the Oxford campus of the University of Mississippi during move-in day in University, Miss. Untethering your teens for college often includes discussions on birth control, drugs and drinking, but there may be equally important topics that don't bubble to the surface until after ...
Lake Wales Renews Superintendent's Contract Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:39PMTrustees of Lake Wales Charter Schools Inc. have renewed Superintendent Jesse Jackson's contract for another three years.
Today at the Capitol Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:34PMOIR LOOKS AT CASTLE KEY HIKES: The Office of Insurance Regulation will hold a hearing to consider proposed property-insurance rate increases by Castle Key Insurance Co. and Castle Key Indemnity Co., which are affiliates of Allstate. (9 a.m., the Capitol, 401 Senate Office Building, Tallahassee.)
Police get warrant for woman accused of spiriting her mom to Florida Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:26PMMILFORD -- After more than two weeks on the lam, Jeryl Gray, 56, faces arrest for allegedly absconding to Florida with her elderly mother in violation of a court order.
Nebraska joins 20 states in challenge of federal health-care law Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:55PMNebraska and 20 other states filed a so-called friend-of-the-court brief Tuesday in a case challenging the constitutionality of the federal health care law that was passed last year.
7 things insurance companies are horrible at Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:27PMInsurance is a lifesaver when it works the way it should -- like when a health plan covers vital cancer treatment or a home insurance policy pays to rebuild a house that has burned down. We
MLB Power Rankings: Cubs On Top, A's At Bottom Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:33AMUsed to be that stadiums were named for teams. Or for rich industrialists. Over time, something changed. Instead of naming the ballparks after rich industrialists, teams started naming them after companies owned by rich industrialists, so long as the companies were willing to pay. These power rankings are based on the name of the ballpark or stadium that each team plays in. Rather than rank them ...
Editorial: Healthy lunch rules change school cafeterias: Muskegon County should find silver lining in federal rules Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:52AMTwo new programs should help improve the health and nutrition of West Michigan students and increase business opportunities for West Michigan farmers.
States cut home health services for seniors Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:47AMLOS ANGELES -- Born with cerebral palsy, Jennifer McPhail relies on a home health aide to help her get dressed for work and ready for bed at night.Her motorized wheelchair keeps her active, working as an organizer with a disability rights group in Austin, Texas, and volunteering to help people find
Schools renew Jackson's contract Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:26AMLAKE WALES -- On Monday, trustees of Lake Wales Charter Schools Inc. renewed Superintendent Jesse Jackson's contract for another three years.
Report: Health insurers owe Fla. $3 M Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:32AMKELLI KENNEDY Associated Press MIAMI -- Private health insurers overstated how much they spent on patient care and owe Florida health officials ...
Can you shower April with love? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:14PMFrom the folks at Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida: If April, a 3-year-old medium-size black Lab could talk, here’s what she might say: “I’m a gal who loves to snuggle. I play well with other dogs and love people of all ages. I’m always a good girl inside the house because I want to please people. My [...]
Mortgage ‘robo-signing’ still a widespread practice Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:12PMMortgage industry employees are still signing documents they haven’t read and using fake signatures more than eight months after big banks and mortgage companies promised to stop the illegal practices that led to a nationwide halt of home foreclosures.
The $54M Chinese drywall question Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:41PMA $54 million pie awaits people whose homes were built with noxious Chinese drywall. What they don’t know -- in fact, what no one knows -- is how big a slice they will get.
Associated Press Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:27PMTimes staff and wires Monday, July 18, 2011 Florida names connected to last fall's mortgage "robo-signing'' scandal are turning up on documents again. County officials in at least three states say they have received thousands of mortgage documents with questionable signatures in the past eight months. Lenders say they are working with regulators to fix the problem but cannot explain why the ...
AP reports that mortgage 'robo-signing' goes on Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:42PMLenders say they are working with regulators to fix the problem but cannot explain why it has persisted.
After gastric bypass, some battle new addictions Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:37PMAndrew Kahn thought after he got his weight under control, his problems would be over. Instead, he, like many gastric-bypass-surgery patients, traded his food addiction for an alcohol habit.
Stuart to hold line again on property taxes Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:14PMSTUART — Despite a 7 percent reduction in property values over last year, Stuart homeowners will not see a tax rate increase on their city property taxes for the fifth consecutive year.
Mortgage 'robo-signing' goes on Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:22PMUS mortgage industry employees are still signing documents they haven't read and using fake signatures more than eight months after big banks and mortgage companies promised to stop the illegal practices that led to a nationwide halt of home foreclosures.
"Robo-signing" of mortgages still a problem Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:54PMDespite reform promises, mortgage industry employees still don't read documents they sign, use fake signatures, AP finds
AP Exclusive: Mortgage 'robo-signing' goes on Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:35PMMortgage industry employees are still signing documents they haven't read and using fake signatures more than eight months after big banks and mortgage companies promised to stop the illegal pra...
CT WATCHDOG: Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:32AMWith property values decreasing in most towns in Connecticut and in the rest of the country, now might be the right time to set up a reverse mortgage for yourself or for your elderly relatives.
Bar president says recession has impacted legal community Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:19AMConstance Akridge once considered a journalism career but switched gears and pursued a law degree, beginning to practice in Florida in 1983. But after being admitted to Nevada’s bar in 1988, she found there was more to her profession than running a busy private practice.
Getting the Job Done: 'Concierge' physician Jason Mercer, M.D. Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:41AMJason R. Mercer, M.D., has been a family physician in the area for the past 18 years. He holds his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Florida and completed his three-year residency at Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach.
Arizona still 'digging out' from steep job losses Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:36AMWASHINGTON -- Arizona lost more than 281,000 jobs from 2007 to 2009, and more than 8,800 businesses closed in the same time period, according to the latest Census numbers on county business patterns.
ctwatchdog.com: The value of a reverse mortgage is worth investigation Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:36PMWith property values decreasing in most towns in Connecticut and in the rest of the country, now might be the right time to set up a reverse mortgage for yourself or for your elderly relatives.
Family fight: Daughter diagnosed with cancer after helping mom beat disease 4 times Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:34PMGina Ford celebrated a birthday Wednesday. Friends and family members brought her cupcakes, flowers and balloons. The now-42-year-old accepted hugs and read birthday cards. She smiled through the pain.
Manatee schools’ deficit shrinking Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:29PMMANATEE -- Steps taken to rid the school district of its staggering $9.4 million health insurance deficit are working, Superintendent Tim McGonegal contends.
CT Watchdog: Is now the time for a reverse mortgage? Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:24PMGeorge Gombossy With property values decreasing in most towns in Connecticut and in the rest of the country, now might be the right time to set up a reverse mortgage for yourself or for your elderly relatives.
Lakeland Girl Opts for Optimism After Losing Leg Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:24PMLAKELAND | In the middle of a physical therapy session Friday afternoon, Zoe Gibbs asked her mother about going to the mall later to get a new set of piercings in her ears.
Antique Roadshow benefit draws a crowd Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:54PMJohn Sikorski doesn't like to call himself an expert on antiques, the topic of his weekly newspaper column and radio show "Sikorski's Attic."
Community Voiced Frustration At Miami’s Congressional Speakout Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:04PMHundreds of Miami-Dade residents swarmed the Miami-Dade Colleges North Campus this Saturday afternoon to make their voices heard during a Congressional speakout.
AHRQ: Employees with family coverage pay 27% of health insurance premium Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:00AMNationwide, private-sector employees with single coverage contributed 21 percent of the cost of their health insurance and employees with family coverage paid 27 percent, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Business Briefcase: Finance, housing, corporate news Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:26PMMarkets rally late in day after strong Google report; Clorox gets unusual buyout offer from Icahn; U.S. car factories in June made fewer products; Lower inflation is tied to recent fall in gas prices; Ameris Bank takes over 2 failed Georgia lenders
Helping teachers stay healthy Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:26PMBeloit School District weighs pros, cons of on-site, walk-in clinic for employees
Claire Clermont, 91 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:02PMNEW BEDFORD — Claire (Morey) Clermont, 91, of E. Freetown and formerly of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2011, at St. Luke's Hospital, after a period of declining health. She was the widow of Edmond J. Clermont II; and daughter of the...
Workers pay 21 percent of health insurance Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:37PMWASHINGTON, July 15 (UPI) -- U.S. private-sector employees paid 21 percent of the cost of their health insurance in 2010 while employees with family coverage paid 27 percent, officials say.
Study Looks to Improve Medical Care in Polk Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:09PMWhat can Polk County learn from other communities as it struggles to provide better health care for the uninsured?
Group health insurance premiums highest in Florida: Analysis Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:26PMThe average cost of group health insurance premiums for family coverage in the nation’s 10 largest states was highest in Florida and lowest in Ohio, according to a new analysis.
The InJustice of Tort Reform Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:11PMTwo weeks after Hot Coffee aired on HBO, filmmaker Brian J. Kelly premiered his documentary, InJustice , on Reelz. Never heard of Reelz? Neither had I, but apparently Kelly initially pitched his film to the Discovery Channel and other more prominent cable channels; nobody, nobody , but these guys, would pick it up. When Kelly was looking for investors, a business associate in Washington, DC ...
Health Briefs Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:09PMSacred Heart Hospital The following classes will be held at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast. To register, call 278-3600 or toll-free (877) 416-1600 unless noted. • Baby Basics: To help prepare future parents for the basic handling of...
Italian debt woes no threat to U.S. banks Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:23AMThe debt crisis in Europe is knocking on Italy's door, but American banks still appear to be well insulated from the dreaded contagion.
Connextions, Inc. Announces New Managing Partner of Client Services Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:53AMConnextions, Inc., a pre-eminent technology and business services partner to the health care industry, today announces that Charles T. (Chuck) O’Neill has joined the firm in the role of managing partner of client services. With more than 25 years of health industry leadership experience, O’Neill joins the Connextions executive team with responsibility for driving strategy and innovation with ...
Gazette.Net: Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:25AMJean Peterson Design of Frederick named Susie Mulligan to its design team. Previously, Mulligan was a graphic designer at RidgeRunner Publishing and Lonza BioScience.
Guttmacher Institute: States Enact Record Number of Abortion Restrictions Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:13AMA report by the Guttmacher Institute shows that 19 state governments have enacted 162 abortion regulations so far this year. Eighty, almost half, of those regulations, a new record, are pro-life regulations. The previous record was set in 2005 when 34 similar regulations were enacted.