'DWTS' Recap: Kathy Ireland Is America's Next Dropped Model Oct 1, 2009
Many of the regulars talked about this week as if they were fifth graders and had a lenient substitute teacher. Also unusually, the hosts, Tom Bergeron and Samantha Harris, announced who was safe from elimination according to the judges leaderboard, from top to bottom. (Fox News)
More than 350 Ky. surplus vehicles being auctioned Sep 30, 2009
Trucks, motor graders, rollers, loaders, backhoes, mowers, dump trucks, bush hogs and other equipment will be among the items for sale. The auction is one of several the state is holding. (FOX19.com, OH)
Ritchie Bros. to sell large number of late model equipment items for Rodman Companies and others in Fort Worth unreserved public auction Sep 20, 2009
Late model equipment from Rodman includes: crawler tractors, wheel loaders, motor graders, hydraulic excavators, articulated dump trucks, compactors, directional drills, crushers, truck tractors and low-boy, end-dump and vacuum trailers. "With the state of the economy like it is, we have to downsize our fleet. The issue facing us is the volume of equipment already in the market place," said Mike Flowers, Fleet Manager, Rodman Companies LLC. "To give ourselves the greatest opportunity to sell our... (PR Newswire)
Vietnam Exhibit to Show Faces Behind the Names Sep 18, 2009
"When you see a face, you know there was a person there. It's not just a name engraved. This was a person who had hopes and dreams that were cut short," said Army Corporal Michael Pynnonen was from Lewiston, Michigan, and two eighth graders from his hometown were chosen to honor his memory Thursday at the Newseum. "He was the only person from our community that didn't make it back from the Vietnam War. The only one out of quite a few that went," said McKenzie Mathewson, an eight grader. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Uganda: Probe Underway as Sudan Border Opens Sep 5, 2009
Earlier in the day, Afoji border post that demonstrators shut on Tuesday was opened under UPDF and police watch after graders hired by Uganda Revenue Authority removed trees felled to block the international thoroughfare. Traders, however, appeared held back by fears of possible reprisal attacks on either side. (allAfrica.com)
Boy Scout Troop 390 experiences the great outdoors Sep 2, 2009
Boys are eligible to join Scouts as sixth graders and can stay in the program until their 18th birthday. "It is all bout them getting out and being able to do for themselves. They learn how to set up and take down tents, how to care for themselves and that is part of life," Brandon said. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Morton gets big wish list Sep 1, 2009
Morman seeks three new road graders be placed on the 2010 budget at a cost of $700,000. It would be paid for $150,000 per year. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Will stocks sink in September or stray from norm? Aug 30, 2009
"Investors are no better than hyperactive first graders playing musical chairs," said Stovall, the Standard s strategist. Adam Bold, founder and chief investment officer for The Mutual Fund Store, a fee-based investment advisory service, finds humor in focusing on statistics. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
New Fall Books Penned by Prizewinners Aug 28, 2009
"One of the biggest things I like about her books is that they appeal to boys and to girls, and to sixth graders all the way up to high school," Hannon says. "There's an undercurrent of questioning authority in the second book that is really well done.". (CBS News -- Entertainment)
PHOTO GALLERY: VANDAL SCRIMMAGE Aug 25, 2009
Freshman LB # 31 Jeffrey Bediako, 6-3, 228 Freshman LB # 31 Jeffrey Bediako, 6-3, 228 Sophomore QB Brian Reader, 6-3, 220 # 14 Sophomore QB Brian Reader # 82 Freshman TE Patrick Mealey, 6-2, 198 #5 Sophomore RB Corey White, 5-9, 194 #8 RB Kama Bailey afety Quin Ashley Sophomore DE Derek Weiting, 5-11, 222 The "Road Graders" right after the snap. Freshman LB Conrad Scheidt, 6-1, 219 New Vandal speedster, #29 CB Matt Harvey # 63 RS Freshman Ron Mallory, 6-7, 288 Freshman CB # 11 Marcus Graves,... (VandalVenue.com)
Fire aftermath: Patching up the damage Aug 24, 2009
Equipment and personnel used includes bulldozers, excavators, graders, water tenders and hand crews, according to Forest Service officials. The officials said that since the beginning of the La Brea Fire, Los Padres National Forest resource advisers have worked closely with firefighters to identify and protect resources such as cultural artifacts and wildlife habitats. (Santa Maria Times)
What's going on... Aug 23, 2009
The Boy Scouts, Webelos and Cub Scouts will hold signups Tuesday, Aug. 25 and Tuesday, Sept. 1, Presbyterian Church, 117 W. Franklin St., Hartford City, 7 p.m. Fourth and fifth graders will sign up at Grace Lutheran Church, 308 S. Monroe St., Hartford City, 7 p.m. Registered Scouts do not need to sign up. Thursday, Aug. 27. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Friday night rewind Aug 23, 2009
Holder added about the offensive line: "I looked out there and a couple times and saw a couple of ninth graders and 10th graders sprinkled in playing guys, big old boys (like Buford senior Kolton Houston) that are going to the University of Georgia. They get to bang around with those guys, it's only going to make them better.". KIND WORDS: Buford coach Jess Simpson had some encouraging words for the Warriors after the game. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Obama, Congressional Dems Near Clash Aug 21, 2009
Actually, these screaming dissenting republican'ts sound like 2nd graders at best, when they don't get their way. They lost both 2006/2008 elections, and need to thoroughly understand they are in the vast minority in America today, and no amount of screaming, disrupting or threats of revolution by rabid fringe groups will change the landscape. (CBS News)
Cross Country team participates in 5K Aug 20, 2009
AMS 8th graders Casey Martin and Thomas Shaver also ran very well for an early season race ... AMS 6th graders Hannah Murphy, Claire McClenny and Amanda Shaver also did a great job. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Rains damage county roads Aug 13, 2009
Cox said that the County Road Department has been busy, but even with 10 road graders and gravel trucks running non-stop, it is still going to take some time to get the roads back in shape after so much water damage. We have ten graders. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Hornets seek improvement Aug 13, 2009
We re starting two ninth graders on the line and we ll be junior-oriented as far as our skill backs are concerned, Williams said. Looking at the offense, the Hornets will return three, maybe four, starters from last year s team, Williams said. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Hot Shots perform well at tourney Aug 12, 2009
One of the tournament coordinators warned Coach Zeller that his team, compiled of mostly eighth graders, wouldn't stand much of a chance against the best sophomores around Denver and the state. The Colorado team had on average two years more experience than the Hot Shots. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Heavy July rains cause flooding, farmer problems Aug 6, 2009
We ve got all the graders out working, Cox said Monday. The farmers also had some rare days off in July as the rain poured down. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Kiwis name squad for Four Nations league Aug 5, 2009
While 32 of the squad have Test experience, the other 13 are some of the most promising New Zealand-eligible players in the NRL as well as more established first graders who have won recognition. "The squad we've named reinforces the quality and depth of players we have to choose from when looking to select New Zealand teams these days," Kearney said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
A piece of Arizona's history has passed (3) Aug 3, 2009
The most amazing story is that when Harold was 16, around 1930, the state brought heavy road building equipment, graders and bulldozers to the reservation and made Harold the supervisor of the Apache men as they built roads across the reservation. Harold said he had no experience in building roads and figured it out by trial and error. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Another tough Friday ahead for the Blues Jul 31, 2009
The two top teams, St Kilda and Geelong have at least eight A graders who can do this. They are the benchmark. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Eight-year-old baseball team sparkles on the field Jul 30, 2009
In a very well-played game, Shrewsbury edged Holliston 3-2, concluding a great summer season for these third and fourth graders. The boys proudly went home with runner-up trophies, smiles and great memories. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Villegas continues family tradition as hoops team heads to national tourney Jul 26, 2009
Five years ago, second and third graders competing wasn t very big, he said. We played older girls for two years and lost. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Local trio strikes gold Jul 24, 2009
Competing in their first state meet, the two third graders both had just enough of a lean over their competitors from Burlington and Salem, respectively, to be declared the winners. In fact, Hartzel and the second place finisher were given the same 8. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Alkire project taking shape Jul 24, 2009
Ferut said the work teams are an important way for the members ranging in age from seventh graders though adults to reach out to others who are less fortunate. First and foremost, we're here to spread God's word, he said. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Foreclosed Ohio homeowner leaves cats, mess behind Jul 23, 2009
With more than 250 pieces of equipment from a number of 00003114 manufacturers up for sale including a variety of excavators, lifts and telehandlers, loaders, graders and track-type tractors the Omaha event is expected to draw bidders from across the United States and around the world. Interested buyers are invited to view the entire equipment list online prior to the event by visiting www. (Fresno Bee)
Life in the past lane Jul 22, 2009
The Fly Wheelers invite approximately 1,400 fourth graders who travel from area schools, including those in Gaylord, to their Harvest Days during four days every September. A grant from Great Lakes Energy helps makes this annual event possible. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
D.C. Digigirlz camp to design Xbox game Jul 18, 2009
Thirty-six girls, who are rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders, were picked based on their answers to essay questions about their interest in technology, how they use technology today and their aspirations. Hosted in several cities in the U.S. and abroad, each camp director chooses the agenda and the number of days the camp takes place. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Camp Chance a success9:23 am | (No comments posted.) Jul 16, 2009
Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 9:23 AM CDT Thirty-one first-graders graduated from the fourth annual Camp Chance on Thursday and it sounds like they all had a blast ... This week, 44 second and third-graders are registered to attend the three-day program and, next week, 45 fourth and fifth graders are scheduled to undergo the experience. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Stimulus money paving Cass roads Jul 16, 2009
The road commission, which has six graders, plans to sell two of its older machines if it can realize a profit of more than 70,000 each, according to the agency's manager, Louis Csokasy. If not, it will change out the graders for 140,000 in a buyback program from the manufacturer, and sell another older grader for 20,000 so a new one can purchased ... These graders were made surplus by increased efficiencies at the road commission. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Road Commission buys $184,000 grader Jul 14, 2009
Manager Louis Csokasy said Thursday during a road commission meeting that three Caterpillar graders were purchased four years ago, and the company has a buy-back program. He said two of the graders can be exchanged for 140,000 and sell the oldest one for about 120,000 ... Csokasy said with the new purchase, the graders will be reduced from six to four. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Fussy Baby? Linking Genes, Brain And Behavior In Children Jul 14, 2009
7, 2008) First graders who exhibited difficult behaviors as infants, such as frequent crying or trouble adapting to new situations, but who had excellent parenting from their mothers, had as good or better. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Central Coast receives grant to reduce diesel emissions Jul 9, 2009
For example, Caltrans has plans to install diesel particulate filters on 46 pieces of equipment, including crawler tractors, excavators, forklifts, graders and backhoes, according to the EPA.. The project is estimated to preserve manufacturing jobs specifically, and assist moderate- and low-income workers. (Santa Maria Times)
Bandai Entertainment Adds Eureka 7 Film, Streams TV Series Jul 4, 2009
Though slavishly formulaic and distinctly kid-oriented, this series about two starkly contrasting 8th graders who become a magical girl duo still looks good enough, and is distinguishable enough in its action components, to warrant at least a sampling by anime fans with diversified interests. Watase's Fushigi Ygi is without a doubt one of the titles to set the standard for what manga in the United States has come to be. (Multichannel News)
Snack program touts fruits, veggies Jul 1, 2009
Primarily geared toward the younger set of state residents, Buchanan gave facts that 30 percent of all children starting kindergarten are overweight, while that number rises to 50 percent for fifth graders. Buchanan mentioned that the program needs to have marketing techniques to be effective. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
AgriCon Auction opens near Valley Center Jul 1, 2009
The company will specialize in farm equipment but also has gotten interest from local construction companies looking to sell equipment like graders, skid steers and wheel loaders. It seems like people love to go to auctions. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
State's deadly roads, more jump out in comparisons Jun 28, 2009
Our fourth and eighth graders rank among the top seven states and D.C. in reading and among the top 13 states in math , based on 2007 National Assessment of Educational Progress tests. In the same year, Montana paid its teachers an average salary of 42,874 annually to rank 46th. (Montana Standard, MT)
Still time to sign up for camps Jun 25, 2009
First through fourth graders meet from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $175 plus $50 material and $50 show fee. The camp for fifth graders and older meets from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Register now for Nashoba basketball, baseball clinics Jun 18, 2009
All ages up to incoming ninth graders, and all levels of players, are invited. Clinicians will include college athletes from top Massachusetts colleges such as Assumption, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Worcester State. (Bolton Common, MA)
Putting a face on GlobalFoundries project Jun 18, 2009
And on Monday, the first subcontractor to be awarded a contract for the project, The Delaney Group of Mayfield, began moving large bulldozers and graders onto the land to begin clearing the site, a former logging forest. Whitney said M+W Zander is still working with the state Department of Environmental Conservation to ensure that soil erosion control barriers are in place before clearing begins. (Albany Times Union)
Letters to the Editor: Jun 17, 2009
He writes like a seventh grader (sorry seventh graders everywhere). I did not realize that the Argus uses Craig Carter to give balance to their editorial page. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Earth movers rumble onto fab site Jun 16, 2009
MALTA -- Giant bulldozers and earth graders rumbled Monday onto the 223-acre site here at Luther Forest Technology Campus that GlobalFoundries Inc. now calls home. Get weather alerts, sports scores and more. (Albany Times Union)
Marin Alsop inks 5-year pact with BSO Jun 5, 2009
During her tenure, she committed $100,000 to help launch OrchKids, an after-school program providing a taste of music instruction to 25 first graders at Harriet Tubman Elementary School in Baltimore. Alsop also oversaw the BSO s 2007 album on Sony/BMG s Classic label. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
VIDEO: Medford businesses honor citys veterans Jun 4, 2009
sixth graders Nicholas Giurleo and Nicholas Bozovic soon took to the podium to lighten the mood with their essays about the meaning of Memorial Day. They sacrifice everything for their country, said Bozovic. (Medford Transcript, MA)
APX Aarm Announces Sponsorship of "NXT LEVEL" Football Camp 2009 Jun 3, 2009
The Provo camp will run in two independent sessions on Monday, July 6 (4-6 graders) and Tuesday, July 7 (7-12 graders) while the St. George camp will be held on Monday, July 13 for 4-12 graders. The cost for the Provo camps is $55 pre-registration or $66 on-site while the St. George camp is $60 pre-registration or $70 on-site. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Boerne players help team earn national bid (7) May 31, 2009
Published: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 1:03 AM CDT Haley Higgins and Carson Collingwood, both 5th graders at Cibolo Creek Elementary, played with the Extec 12's National Volleyball Team that finished second at the Lone Star Regionals in Houston on May 2-3. The team received a national bid to the Junior Olympics, which will be held in Miami, Fla. (Boerne Star, TX)
Volunteer at Camp Imagination and make a difference for kids May 28, 2009
They need to be physically able to care for children, be willing to participate in camp activities and have a desire to enrich the lives of 120 first through 12th graders. Duties will be assigned based on availability and needs. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Retinopathy Linked In Diabetes May 25, 2009
The images were studied by ophthalmology graders for evidence of retinopathy and the sleep study data was reviewed to determine the presence or absence of OSA.. The researchers found that retinopathy was present in more than half 54 percent of those who had OSA, compared to fewer than a third 31 percent of those without OSA, independent of the effects of glucose control, age, body mass index, high blood pressure and the duration of the diabetes. (Science Daily)
Does winning the `Dancing' trophy boost careers? May 18, 2009
"Anything they go into will be incredible," says Pierre Dulaine, co-founder of Dancing Classrooms, which teaches ballroom dancing to fifth graders nationwide. "They learn respect, dedication and humility.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Cathedral OL Hoping To Earn USC Offer May 18, 2009
One of the more impressive road graders for Gaffney was massive offensive tackle, Alex Crosthwaite (6-5, 298, 5. 1). (WeAreSC.com)
Nashoba Youth Lacrosse League results May 16, 2009
U13 Jamboree: Nashoba fifth graders vs Lincoln-Sudbury fifth graders ... Nashoba third and fourth graders then played two games back-to-back against the Lincoln-Sudbury fourth grade squads, and again, all the boys had a great experience. (Bolton Common, MA)
Dadeville goes 1-1 on first day May 16, 2009
They were a young team that started four eighth graders, Smith said. They were good though. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
World War Two Receive Final Treat On Plane Ride Home May 7, 2009
Posted by: Bryan Henry. PRATTVILLE, AL (WSFA) - Enter body copy here. (WSJA.com, AL)
James seeks to reassure forest workers May 6, 2009
Carole James, the New Democratic Party Leader, toured past the auction lot yesterday - row upon row of logging trucks, feller-bunchers and D9 graders - as she took her campaign into B.C.'s Interior: "We'll have a chance to tell forest workers, we'll be there, unlike Gordon Campbell. They'll have somebody standing with them.". Ms. James is retooling her campaign after Sunday night's leaders' debate. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Meade County roads sustain slight damage May 2, 2009
Eleven motor graders are running each work day. McGirr said roads considered emergency need routes get top priority. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Controversy, Censorship, and a World Exclusive on First Week of The Poker Show Live Radio Show May 1, 2009
Guests on the first three shows read like a who's who of poker with Dan Harrington, Phil Hellmuth, Mike Sexton, Phil Laak, Rory Liffey, Liam Flood, 'Mad' Marty Wilson, Kara Scott, Donnacha O'Dea, Barny Boatman, James Dempsey and the Shrewdies on Tour, Black Belt graders, Julian from Manchester, Paul 'Dr. Pauly' Maguire, John Duthie and Kirsty Thompson from the EPT.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Polihale State Park open today (469) Apr 28, 2009
They brought in excavators, cranes, bobcats, cement mixers, dump trucks, graders, and other equipment. Most important, they brought in an extremely strong sense of purpose and aloha. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Mohawks place fifth at own meet Apr 28, 2009
All of a sudden we have ninth and 10th graders stepping up and competing. Ames won four events to easily win the team title. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
WYDOT warns motorists to take caution Apr 18, 2009
All plows, loaders and motor graders are on the roads clearing the wet, heavy snow. WYDOT reports that wind has picked up in some areas, hampering the plows with snow drifts. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Law enforcement reduces smoking among minors Apr 18, 2009
8% reduction in the odds of smoking among 10th graders in 2003 was attributed to the observed improvement in merchant compliance between 1997 and 2003. A 47% reduction in the odds of daily smoking could be attributed to price increases over this period. (BioMed Central)
Snowplows Needed To Clear Hail In Texas Panhandle Apr 18, 2009
Crews had to pull out the snowplows and road graders after hail pounded portions of the Texas Panhandle, blocking culverts and creating an impromptu pond on Interstate 27. Tulia police dispatcher Kenneth Patton called the experience akin to being in North Dakota. (KWTX.com, TX)
Mt Washington starts distance-learning program Apr 17, 2009
The observatory held its first session on April 8 with fifth graders at Atkinson Academy and Rep. Paul Hodes, who helped procure funds for the program. (Concord Monitor)
Sylvan expanding in the Middle East Apr 15, 2009
Baltimore-based , which tutors pre-K through 12th graders, is looking to convert its corporate centers to local franchisees and encouraging the same kind of international expansion. Dobashi opened centers in Qatar in 2007 and one in Dubai in March. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Large selection of equipment and real estate to be sold in upcoming unreserved Ritchie Bros. auction in Edmonton Apr 15, 2009
"There is a variety of equipment for the oil and gas, construction, agricultural and transportation industries, as well as a good selection of real estate, all of which will be sold to the highest bidders on auction day, regardless of price." The auction includes more than 100 hydraulic excavators, 85 crawler tractors, 60 motor scrapers, 45 motor graders, 45 wheel loaders, and a variety of transportation and agricultural equipment, including more than 90 truck tractors, and 45 agricultural... (Canada Newswire)
