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EVERY few minutes during Yankee telecasts on YES, Michael Kay's recorded voice is heard to remind us that the Yankees are the class of sports, the world over, with piles of championships over many years to prove it, a tradition of excellence that is envied but unmatched. A regal, triumphant symphony plays in the background. We've arrived, yet again, at the corner of Holy Cow! and Holy Grail. Also seen and heard every few minutes within Yankee telecasts on YES are those slimy ads for the Yanks' primary TV sponsor, ProCede miracle hair replacement elixir, or whatever the heck it is, because viewers never quite find out. The incongruity of the classiest team in sports being sponsored by what seems to be a smoke-in-a-bucket sell is not all that incongruous. After all, John Sterling has been the radio Voice of the New York Yankees for nearly 20 years.
Library beefs up its sports memorabilia
Steve Norton, son of legendary basketball coach Letcher Norton, will donate basketball scorebooks to the Clark County Library's Local History collection in an hourlong ceremony at 7 p.m. Aug. 23. A reception will follow. Anyone with team photos of Clark County or Winchester high school sports teams can bring them in to have copies made for the library. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Call (859) 744-5661. The library is at 370 South Burns Avenue. WOMEN, GET HELP WITH CANCER'S EFFECTS To help women cope with worries about hair loss and changes in their complexion after cancer treatment, the American Cancer Society offers the "Look Good ... Feel Better" program. It will be held at the First Church of God, 2500 Colby Road, from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday. "Look Good ...
2007 Class Of Distinguished Young Scholars In Medical Research Announced By W.M. Keck Foundation
The W.M. Keck Foundation, a leading supporter of high-impact medical research, science and engineering, has announced the 2007 class of grant recipients under its Distinguished Young Scholars in Medical Research Program.
Robert A. Day, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said: "Now in its ninth year, our Young Scholars program is designed to give the nation's most promising young scientists the resources they need to pursue potentially breakthrough research projects in biomedicine. We are very pleased to support this group of Young Scholars who clearly exhibit extraordinary promise for future research and academic leadership."
Under the program, each grant recipient's sponsoring institution receives an award of up to $1 million to support the scientist's research activities for a period of up to five years, as well as to enable the institution to purchase necessary equipment and resources to facilitate the scientist's ongoing study.
Consumers are turning to DIY laser treatment; but doctors warn that the at-home results might be disappointing
Laura Beard was flipping through a women's magazine when an advertisement caught her eye. It sounded simple enough: Aim a laser at individual blemishes — in the privacy of one's home — and the skin will clear up within a day or two. The cost, $150, gave her only slight pause. If the device worked, it would save her the time and money she spent on acne treatments and dermatologist visits for herself and her daughter. "I have very dry skin, so I have to be careful about using acne remedies with benzoyl peroxide," the 53-year-old Memphis woman said. "This sounded so positive." With the evolution of laser technology, do-it-yourself personal care has entered a new realm. Consumers can calm acne flare-ups, plump facial wrinkles and restore thinning hair with a variety of hand-held devices.
Group buys antique wooden horses
GENESEE TWP. - It takes a lot of love - plus several coats of varnish and paint - to bring an antique carousel horse back to life. Visitors to Crossroads Village will get a chance to see what lies beneath the glossy surface when the Friends of Crossroads Village Carousel put an original, unrestored 1912 Parker carousel horse on display sometime later this year. The group recently acquired two wooden horses from a Michigan collector who agreed to sell the pair to the group for $9,400 - nearly $5,000 under their market value, said Sharon Black, a member of the friends group. The owner is a fan of the village's 1912 Parker carousel and the volunteer group who maintain it so agreed to the bargain price, said Black. One is a fully restored 1908 horse painted in a black-and-cream pinto pattern.
COVER STORY
Who's The Most Powerful Person In Richmond?
(Hint: It's Not Wilder)
by Scott Bass, Amy Biegelsen, Chris Dovi and Jason Roop THE POWER LISTOur annual ranking of who runs this town.
Key to Symbols:
Movement up in ranking.
Movement down in ranking.
Same rank as last year.
New to this list.
1. Eugene Trani Yes, its frozen down there. Solid. But dont say we didnt warn you. Our annual ranking of power isnt a popularity contest. Its a measure of resources and who controls them. Of a persons ability, capacity and will to foster change locally.
Success at generating headlines is one way to gauge power in this town, which, if you havent caught on, has been the sole property lately of one Eugene P.
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