AltWeeklies Wire
While You Pay More for Health Care, Insurers Get Richnew
Nationally, the average corporate CEO earned $14.78 million in total compensation in 2006. That same year, the average New Haven resident paid $11,000 in health care premiums.
New Haven Advocate |
Betsy Yagla |
12-04-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Yale's New Secret Societynew
The Yale University Police Department wants all the power of a regular police force, but none of the accountability.
New Haven Advocate |
Andy Bromage |
12-04-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
A Peek Inside the 7th Annual Hotel Olympicsnew
But will there be a Concierge Decathlon?
Philadelphia City Paper |
Dana Henry |
12-04-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Puppy Grubnew
Two sisters come up with a healthier way to plump up your pooch.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Felicia D'Ambrosio |
12-04-2007 |
Animal Issues
Tags: animal issues
'Support Our Troops': A Magnetic Issuenew
Should police and city vehicles have yellow ribbons supporting the troops?
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
12-04-2007 |
War
War Crimes at the Philadelphia VA Medical Centernew
A gang of crooked health-care workers is supposedly responsible for a years-long crime wave that targets the most vulnerable veterans. The money stolen from these vets is used to finance a low-level loan-sharking operation at the VA, say sources.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Gabriele Valentine |
12-04-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: veterans, crime & justice
Parolees Await Hartford's Next Movenew
Since Gov. Jodi Rell imposed a statewide freeze on paroles for violent offenders in August, Connecticut's prison population has reached an all-time high.
New Haven Advocate |
Freda Moon |
12-04-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Interested in Avoiding World War IIInew
Wisconsin Iranians react to growing possibility of U.S. attack.
Tags: Iran, war & peace
Who Says There's No Money in Journalism?new
Profit-driven news executives cash in while editors and writers do more with less.
New Haven Advocate |
Andy Bromage |
12-04-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Can Online Media Be Profitable?
Internet evangelists have blind faith in a future beyond print. The numbers tell a different story.
Tags: media
Pregnant Questionsnew
Prenatal testing offers parents more information, but presents agonizing questions as well.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Bonnie Schindler |
12-03-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Anti-War Groups Spread their Message to Black Friday Crowdsnew
"On this particular day, it's important to remind people that this worship of consuming is feeding into a culture of spending," said Edith Wilson, a Codepink member. "As I watch these people walk by, I wonder, 'What are they thinking about for the future?'"
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Carrie Potter |
12-03-2007 |
War
In Canada, Community AIDS Groups Fear Funding Cutsnew
Community groups in Quebec and Ontario are complaining that the federal government is withholding funds promised them by previous Liberal governments, and fear for their financial future.
Montreal Mirror |
Patrick Lejtenyi |
12-03-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
AIDS & Latinosnew
They are among the populations especially at risk for HIV/AIDS, but reaching the Latino community involves getting past cultural barriers.
Boulder Weekly |
Pamela White |
12-03-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Superbugging Outnew
MRSA has been around for years -- why are we panicking about it now?
Philadelphia Weekly |
Erica S. Brath |
12-03-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
