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Gas demand and prices dip, but market volatile
The good news for Yuma-area motorists is record-setting gas prices have fallen a bit, partly due to a shrinking demand, according to AAA Arizona. For the four-week period ending July 18, Americans used 2.4 percent less gas compared to a year ago, said a U.S.
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The good news for Yuma-area motorists is record-setting gas prices have fallen a bit, partly due to a shrinking demand, according to AAA Arizona. For the four-week period ending July 18, Americans used 2.4 percent less gas compared to a year ago, said a U.S.
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City workers' Social Security numbers missent
The Social Security numbers of about 300 city of Yuma employees were "unintentionally released" in an e-mail sent to city administrative personnel earlier this week, The Sun learned Thursday. However, the error was quickly taken care of it and "every step was taken to delete, retract and protect the information," according to a letter sent to those employees who were affected. The e-mail was quickly removed from employee computers by the city's technology department, said Greg Hyland, city spokesman.
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The Social Security numbers of about 300 city of Yuma employees were "unintentionally released" in an e-mail sent to city administrative personnel earlier this week, The Sun learned Thursday. However, the error was quickly taken care of it and "every step was taken to delete, retract and protect the information," according to a letter sent to those employees who were affected. The e-mail was quickly removed from employee computers by the city's technology department, said Greg Hyland, city spokesman.
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Activist takes another swipe at city's CIP
Jack Kretzer is making another effort to circulate a petition in opposition to the city's 10-year Capital Improvement Program the council approved on June 4. On Thursday, Kretzer submitted an application to the city clerk's office for an initiative petition serial number.
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Jack Kretzer is making another effort to circulate a petition in opposition to the city's 10-year Capital Improvement Program the council approved on June 4. On Thursday, Kretzer submitted an application to the city clerk's office for an initiative petition serial number.
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No signs of illness-causing parasite in Yuma's public pools
Yuma's public pools are not contaminated with the illness-causing parasite that recently forced all public pools in Phoenix to close down, says a Yuma County health official.
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Yuma's public pools are not contaminated with the illness-causing parasite that recently forced all public pools in Phoenix to close down, says a Yuma County health official.
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AWC's new high-tech system a boon to biology department
The acquisition of a new technology system at Arizona Western College's Biology Department heightens student learning opportunities now that they can train with cutting-edge tools that offer real-world results, school officials say. AWC recently obtained six Biopac Systems and laptops owing in part to Title V funding, the federal grant program aimed to improve education for 27 targeted areas. John King, AWC biology professor, said the department is excited about being able to use the new technology in a classroom setting.
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The acquisition of a new technology system at Arizona Western College's Biology Department heightens student learning opportunities now that they can train with cutting-edge tools that offer real-world results, school officials say. AWC recently obtained six Biopac Systems and laptops owing in part to Title V funding, the federal grant program aimed to improve education for 27 targeted areas. John King, AWC biology professor, said the department is excited about being able to use the new technology in a classroom setting.
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Issuing of passport cards begins.
It easily fits in a wallet or handbag and its demand is expected to be enormous, according to Steve Royster, spokesman for the State Department Bureau of Consular Affairs. The officer made it known that the passport card became available July 14 with a waiting list of 350,000 people who applied with the federal agency since February.
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It easily fits in a wallet or handbag and its demand is expected to be enormous, according to Steve Royster, spokesman for the State Department Bureau of Consular Affairs. The officer made it known that the passport card became available July 14 with a waiting list of 350,000 people who applied with the federal agency since February.
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Governor defends use of fund to protect military bases
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West Nile turns up in Dome Valley mosquito samples
The West Nile virus turned up in samples of mosquitoes collected this week in Dome Valley, according to the Yuma County Pest Abatement District. Testing done at a University of Arizona lab in Somerton found the virus in mosquito samples collected Monday along the Gila River in each of the locations of Avenues 19E, 22E and 25E, the district said. People bitten by mosquitoes infected with the virus may experience flu-like symptoms, such as high fever, headaches and fatigue.
YumaSun.com – Jul 24, 2008 12:24 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The West Nile virus turned up in samples of mosquitoes collected this week in Dome Valley, according to the Yuma County Pest Abatement District. Testing done at a University of Arizona lab in Somerton found the virus in mosquito samples collected Monday along the Gila River in each of the locations of Avenues 19E, 22E and 25E, the district said. People bitten by mosquitoes infected with the virus may experience flu-like symptoms, such as high fever, headaches and fatigue.
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Hospital gets grant to help share health care info
Yuma Regional Medical Center has received a state grant of $57,762 aimed at improving health care by enabling the care providers to exchange patient information more readily. The planning grant from the Arizona Government Information Technology Agency will go creating a Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO) consisting of YRMC, the Yuma County Health Department, Regional Center for Border Health and Sunset Community Health Center, said Gene Shaw, YRMC vice president of information technology and chief information officer. A RHIO would allow the sharing of health information by rural health care providers, leading to greater quality and efficiency in health care delivery, YRMC officials said. For example, YRMC officials said, if a child patient of a Regional Center for Border Health clinic were involved in an auto accident and rushed to YRMC's emergency room, the hospital would have prior approval to electronically access patient records to determine if the youngster were allergic to any medication doctors planned to administer. The planning grant will pay for the first three phases of what could end up being a seven- or eight-phase project leading to formation of the RHIO, hospital officials said..
YumaSun.com – Jul 24, 2008 12:11 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Yuma Regional Medical Center has received a state grant of $57,762 aimed at improving health care by enabling the care providers to exchange patient information more readily. The planning grant from the Arizona Government Information Technology Agency will go creating a Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO) consisting of YRMC, the Yuma County Health Department, Regional Center for Border Health and Sunset Community Health Center, said Gene Shaw, YRMC vice president of information technology and chief information officer. A RHIO would allow the sharing of health information by rural health care providers, leading to greater quality and efficiency in health care delivery, YRMC officials said. For example, YRMC officials said, if a child patient of a Regional Center for Border Health clinic were involved in an auto accident and rushed to YRMC's emergency room, the hospital would have prior approval to electronically access patient records to determine if the youngster were allergic to any medication doctors planned to administer. The planning grant will pay for the first three phases of what could end up being a seven- or eight-phase project leading to formation of the RHIO, hospital officials said..
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Heads shaved to match Richie's
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Heads shaved to match Richie's|f=Abadi MT Cn Ex Bd s=8 l=11LOANED PHOTOSf=Abadi MT Cn Ex Bd s=10 l=11RICHIE GERBER f=Abadi MT Cn (held by his father Richard Gerber Jr.) is seen here with grandfather Richard Gerber Sr.
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