http://galvestondailynews.com/ The latest news from The Daily News en-us Copyright 2009 The Galveston County Daily News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:54:20 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://galvestondailynews.com/images/masthead-rss.png http://galvestondailynews.com/ 144 30 The latest news from The Daily News http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=70b42f68c7802057 The Daily News' health writer considers the simple application of a skill whose medical term is a somewhat complicated word. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST aed0b98243a6c02b066afadd324df936 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=6293faa6df367c7f There are new buildings springing up in Texas City, including schools and apartment complexes for senior citizens. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 053d8a2a92bb58b04cc3ae7cc800b26a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=12a0bda7f09776f1 The Afghanistan Project, a Krewe of Gambrinus program, found 77 boxes of goodies on their way to our troops in Afghanistan. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 43678c029c84eafb8d919758b9edc942 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a3c38019d6476cc3 Linguist Harold Raley discusses how social division was, and still is, reflected in several ways, between French and English. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 238fba0c7478d228cdbc457a999d0e3d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=69e3c37fc9d3cc69 Editor Heber Taylor is impressed by Odyssey Academy Principal and Superintendent Jennifer Goodman's method of keeping track of students' progress. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 28d4118e3cc71817e2a48cae471e593b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=caabc94b790d889b Ian White comments on two traffic incidents in the news — the Bugatti Veyron that ended up in a lagoon and an elk fatally struck Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 34616d18a294ceb885cb7f9ab0d0a743 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=1ceb15222441f99d The Daily News' health writer lauds the value of second and subsequent opinions in determining medical treatment. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST c573fa061aec269f47f2bd973baf0e52 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=485cddba19adb24c The San Luis made Halloween special with a costume and pumpkin carving contest. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST ee3ee04f3405fd08ff4605042502f718 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=80e7d7615fb816b8 Despite having to wait on the phone for help fixing her computer, Cathy Gillentine still brags about how much she loves her Mac. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 9f28e71e156cee090e1010777d978005 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f3baa8fd15ce5258 Linguist Harold Raley discusses double dipping in language. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 54a07821aeea3d1b40a7f215c3cbc05e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=e8079977cd97171e Daily News Editor Heber Taylor recalls reporting from behind the Iron Curtain when the Berlin Wall fell. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 05d5c3e7ab33d694a8ece98d76f3befd http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=42a48f08996cd9c6 Ian's about to take to the pulpit, but there's prima facie evidence that he should go to the confessional first — and maybe stay there. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 3265fcf04ebb16bba13b7a196fb4bc65 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=3e3d1cd5233978a8 Now that the crowds are thinning out, the Beach Patrol staff has a number of chores to take care of. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST fa058d6e9f956f09127068e1885b6a43 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=40f16cf1afef885e The Daily News' writer on health issues commends the common-sense practices of using every safety device available to us. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST f4fbcd703301c4ed420ca4f14c7fa49c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=0e1143858a523e31 A surprise birthday was held for Divafave Clarence Cantini to celebrate his big 8-0 at Gaido’s Pelican Club. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 71b7f1febf9c92d6dcb7057ec0ef446e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c4d2ec8609d9a305 Cathy Gillentine remembers fires of her reporter days, but new technology now means that some tank fires are under control before help arrives. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST e2285ac3ecd5194fa5dcbcd9bdfd81dc http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=554f3691473f94d8 Linguist, professor and writer Harold Raley explores oddities of the English language. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 0d31fe8f425d12206531a9283cafaaa1 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=03ee48c855f489ee People are talking about racial tensions in the public housing debate because there isn't talk of concrete plans and real people who need assistance. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST e9d5142b534646e6669b54d52b7a10eb http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=003fa621629de958 Supervisor-officer Sean Migues is moving on to greener pastures after three stints with the Beach Patrol. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST 39ab93b7e596d830f5111a258493f8e7 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=0307a0ca3e15c013 The Daily News' health writer has fatherly advice for parents of children not old enough to tell what's good and bad for them to eat. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST 82e26eb9ab128391f7f1808ebba3cf79 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=216d65de56949d66 See Galveston’s finest pugilistic firefighters, sheriff’s deputies and policemen “Duke It Out for the Galveston Boys and Girls Club.” Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST c70fea272976381a1f5b1e57c2c22437 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=11ebeb8a52096d24 The director of Homeland Security for Texas City said the community is better prepared for the next time a hurricane comes this way. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST b70f6ea757bbe089691b13650a33d234 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f19ef04e283ba7ba How could the Galveston City Council sign off on a plan that protects the investments of the wealthy and doesn't help ordinary folks? Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST c2a5e1c8ded60c7302c37274b5668f21 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d217ba8c3cf3d259 Linguist, professor and writer Harold Raley explores oddities of the English language. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST 1d793fa54e73f237ebbc0b31829840ed http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=79d6d94a59cdd3c3 Ian's battling the guilt and other effects of Shining Armor Syndrome, which necessitates riding to the rescue of a damsel he recently placed in peril. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST ec43dc5db4ee3e70751f269b6688cfcd http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=5d060d044235b5fd The Daily News' health writer tells how he admires hospital housekeepers, saying theirs is a never-ending, thankless task. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST edb8c186d463e18387ff952b2a0df503 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=046b466404084294 Cathy Gillentine poses the question: Will they raise the height of the Texas City levee so there will be no more close calls? Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST 5df213d92e41f44915abd549f17083e6 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=0c9b02750fa540f7 Jan Yarbrough was honored at the Children’s Center Ball at a gala in Moody Gardens’ Frances Moody Ballroom with an SRO crowd attending Saturday night. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST 4c69e694f411fe8138a5242020efdc8d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=9863a762f6173daa Daily News Publisher Dolph Tillotson says the next mayor must address certain issues to revive the island. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST 0c335473bcba7c5facc3f021040bd0d6 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=322e908cf0242033 John Nelson's career may have been in law enforcement, but he got his start in the hospitality business. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST 7dc4ca884824dc98f1fea02295546b49