2008-10-12 \Tucson\News\Daily\Oct 12 2008\
UA poised to start review of proposed changes (starnet-local) : 2009 Med students need change now
Some kind of change has to happen now, to change the medical school program that is not preparing students to pass the boards. Whether the staff can make changes internally, or it needs to be imposed from outside, something needs to be done ASAP.
2008-10-05 \Tucson\News\Daily\Aug 21 2008\
Saguaro Ranch neighbors can't use path, judge says (starnet-local) : Road Through Saguaro Ranch Remains Open To The Public - Just Ignore the Boulders http://www.youtube.com/TortolitaEasement
Despite what the Star reported in late August, the public still has access rights to a road that goes through the luxury Saguaro Ranch development in the Tortolita Mountains. The road is an extension of Thornydale Road and is legally recorded as a public ... read more
2008-09-30 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jun 25 2008\
Governor gets rock ’n’ roll park bill (citizen-local) : power to you
All for it and good luck with everything involved.
There is a lot involved as I have come to know.
I have developed a concept that we could possibly share.
First I would hope to hear from you as my main concern right now is
getting the proper process ... read more
2008-09-17 \Tucson\News\Daily\Sep 09 2008\
TUSD clothing bank faces shortage (citizen-local) : Oprah says - who cares? http://btucson.com/158505
We're shocked that a clothing bank, of all places, would give any credance to what some fashionista had to say on Oprah and discarded good jeans because they were "no longer in style". I know it's a different world these days, what with people making ... read more
2008-09-10 \Tucson\News\Daily\Nov 15 2007\
E-85 gas station locations (kvoa) : E-85 at $2.99/Gallon
If you have a newer vehicle, check the fuel cap or owner's manual to see if you can fill it with E-85. Not only cleaner for the environment, but you save about 13% on fuel costs. (Not sure if there is a mileage difference - I use E-85 whenever possible ... read more
2008-08-13 \Tucson\News\Daily\Nov 15 2007\
T Q&A (weekly) :
My brother told me about this story and I have to admit that I am pretty shocked. Our father was stationed at Khobar Towers and was injured during the bombing. My family (including my father) watched the movie The Kingdom. According to my father it is ... read more
2008-07-14 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jul 14 2008\
Cops say they link robbery try, machete attack; charge suspect (citizen-local) : The girl who was injured in machete attack is 'doing better'
thank you Aimee for letting people know your cousin is improving. That must have been such a scary thing!
2008-07-11 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jul 11 2008\
Thousands of bats draw viewers to Tucson bridges at sunset (citizen-local) : Other Bat Bridges?
I wonder which other bridges have large bat colonies. The I-10 bridge over Silverlake doesn't have any, not only because of the construction but even before that I don't think it did. Maybe its bridges over washes that are the most bat-friendly. ... read more
2008-07-09 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jul 09 2008\
Alleged Funds Mismanagement by new management at Hermitage http://savethehermitage.org
This was not even covered in the Star article:
"In my opinion, there were other factors that led to my not being reinstated. For one thing, I spoke with a Board member regarding a mailing the Hermitage had done requesting funds earmarked for several ... read more
2008-07-09 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jul 09 2008\
Shelter managers blame sick cats on ex-caregivers (citizen-local) : Hermitage originated as a sanctuary - read the blog http://savethehermitage.org/
"Yes, as the article states, The Hermitage has served more as a sanctuary than as an adoption shelter. It is beyond belief to me that this is now being cited as a flaw. A sanctuary was Sister Seraphim's founding vision, a place dedicated to meeting the ... read more
2008-07-03 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jul 03 2008\
Weird tricks get kids studying physics (citizen-local) : Neat! Here is the url http://physicsfactory.org
I never knew about this group - cool - the URL is http://physicsfactory.org and these guys are touring internationally. (At least to Canada!)
I'd like to see more trainings of teachers on how to do simple experiments in the classroom. Looks like ... read more
2008-05-25 \Tucson\News\Daily\May 25 2008\
TUSD's Raza unit survives under fire (starnet-local) : empowering students
If students are learning to use PowerPoint to present their case in an effective way, that's a skill they need throughout their life. As long as its an elective, and doesn't endorse hatred or violence, why shouldn't we have a diverse set of courses set ... read more
2008-02-12 \Tucson\News\Daily\Feb 12 2008\
Bill aims to boost emergency medical care (citizen-local) : Rural Emergency Healthcare http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/ss/local/76
My daughter has been a trauma nurse for 11 years and has worked level 1 trauma centers in the inner city. She says there is no way they can teach life-saving diagnosis and trauma care in a 6 hour class and frankly it sounds ridiculous to me. That policeman ... read more
2008-01-09 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jan 09 2008\
RTA databases to be released (starnet-local) : Excellent! Open records, transparency, election integrity win http://pol.moveon.org/paper2008/o.pl?id=
Thanks to all who went to the meeting to defend our elections! Lets hope that the US Congress votes to require paper ballots in 2008 (see URL)"
2007-12-17 \Tucson\News\Daily\Dec 17 2007\
Michael is being bullied (starnet-local) : Become a Big Brother or Big Sister http://www.tucsonbigs.org
I haven't done the big sister thing but before I had kids I used to volunteer in group homes, and it was a really rewarding and learning experience. If you have time and can make the committment please give it a shot!
2007-10-26 \Tucson\News\Daily\Oct 18 2007\
Educator/felon is teaching in TUSD (starnet-local) :
It's interesting that this guy was hired by TUSD DESPITE the background checks we all have to supposedly go through before we're offered a position. Maybe I'm just bitter because Canchola was my "Legal and ETHICAL Issues in Education" prof right before ... read more
2007-10-25 \Tucson\News\Daily\Oct 25 2007\
"That's 30 days of income they don't have for their families"
When we say we are 'Proud to be Americans' , is this what we are proud of? Imprisoning people who are willing to risk their lives to feed their family?
Yet this is what the policy supporters are saying. Another supporter, Neville Cramer ... read more
2007-10-25 \Tucson\News\Daily\Sep 11 2007\
Department of Justice 2nd Year ADA Compliance Report (city) : test Is this why playgrounds all have wood chips?
Several years ago, I asked the Parks & Rec dept in Pasadena,CA why they were replacing sand with wood chips in all the parks. The answer they gave was 'ADA'. But, wood chips aren't all that accessible in reality (my husband is in a wheelchair), and ... read more
2007-10-25 \Tucson\News\Daily\Sep 11 2007\
Department of Justice 2nd Year ADA Compliance Report (city) : Is this why playgrounds all have wood chips?
Several years ago, I asked the Parks & Rec dept in Pasadena,CA why they were replacing sand with wood chips in all the parks. The answer they gave was 'ADA'. But, wood chips aren't all that accessible in reality (my husband is in a wheelchair), and ... read more
2007-10-21 \Tucson\News\Daily\Oct 21 2007\
1,000 new trees won't be those that 'go bad' (starnet-local) : Who is getting the trees, and how do we get one? http://actrees.org/files/Newsroom/nw_tuc
Here's the press release from Trees for Tucson
http://actrees.org/files/Newsroom/nw_tucson.pdf
and here is one contact number:
Marilyn Hanson
Trees for Tucson
520-579-6525
Probably its too late to ask for a tree on this round, but calling ... read more
2007-10-21 \Tucson\News\Daily\Oct 21 2007\
1,000 new trees won't be those that 'go bad' (starnet-local) : Who is getting the trees, and how do we get one? http://actrees.org/files/Newsroom/nw_tuc
Here's the press release from Trees for Tucson
http://actrees.org/files/Newsroom/nw_tucson.pdf
and here is one contact number:
Marilyn Hanson
Trees for Tucson
520-579-6525
Probably its too late to ask for a tree on this round, but calling ... read more
2007-10-14 \Tucson\News\Daily\Oct 13 2007\
Desert Museum to fly both flags again (starnet-local) : Thanks to Desert Museum for standing up to terrorists!
That's what people who make death threats are: terrorists. We should never bow to their demands.
2007-09-21 \Tucson\News\Daily\Aug 09 2007\
Photo radar cameras coming soon (kvoa) : Ephing extortion
Photo radar, on tucson's streets with their absurdly low speed limits, is extortion. "
2007-09-15 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jul 18 2007\
Mentoring of troubled girls leads to some jobs success (citizen-local) : Helping Troubled Teens - Important for parents and families http://www.troubledteensguide.com/Teenag
It is always important to help girls. Your daughter should also be like your friend. Give them space to live and grow. If there is any troubled girls in your familiy the find best place for her. Some options are schools, camps, homes and summer programs ... read more
2007-09-05 \Tucson\News\Daily\Aug 22 2007\
DPS K-9 "Rico" killed in line of duty (kvoa) : loss of rico
This is the 3rd k9 to died by a vehicle this year. this should not have happen, when a k9 is after suspect [he the dog ]doesnt know he is crossing a freeway,his drenalin is very high. Him partner should have put [his dog]on a long line to control his ... read more
2007-08-22 \Tucson\News\Daily\Aug 22 2007\
Lenders hard to check out (citizen-local) : Someone knew...
I am sure many people did see what was coming, but perhaps for fear of losing their jobs did not speak out.
This points to the need in some industries for anonymous whistleblowing. It can also be abused, obviously, by individuals wanting to smear ... read more