News 2008-04-23 Andanh.com

Montana Chlamydia rate rises Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:51:03 PDT
Chlamydia infections in Montana have increased 17 percent since 2005, with people ages 15-24 accounting for 75 percent of cases, according to data released Monday by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.

Drug task force officials meet with Tester Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:51:05 PDT
GREAT FALLS Budget cuts put forward by the Bush administration could have disastrous effects on efforts to stem the manufacture and trafficking of drugs in Montana, officials with the state’s drug task forces said Monday.

Bishop in the clouds’ over pope’s visit Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:51:06 PDT
Bishop George Thomas said he was exhilarated by watching Pope Benedict XVI speak in Washington last week.

Army, Marines accepting more felons Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:51:08 PDT
WASHINGTON Under pressure to meet combat needs, the Army and Marine Corps brought in significantly more recruits with felony convictions last year than in 2006, including some with manslaughter and sex crime convictions.

Tribal round table Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:51:09 PDT
Gov. Brian Schweitzer says American Indian reservations can lure businesses and economic development by promoting their pool of available workers.

New rules don't apply to old constituency accounts Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:51:09 PDT
Old constituency accounts and the unregulated money that flows through them will still exist under new rules advanced Monday by the state commissioner of political practices.

The green generation Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:51:27 PDT
Josh Barrows said he was nervous last week as he shook the hand of President Bush at the White House.

East Helena school-board candidates speak out Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:47:19 PDT
East Helena Voters should have already received their ballots by mail for the school election.

Park contracts approved Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:47:19 PDT
City officials continue to work toward the $7.85 million in park improvements overwhelmingly approved by voters in November.

Belt View park meeting slated Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:47:10 PDT
A volunteer committee working to develop a neighborhood park near Belt View Drive will meet Wednesday from 5:45 to 7 p.m. at Mountain West Bank on Colonial Drive.

Youth Legislature participant pulls fire alarm at Capitol Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:47:11 PDT
A juvenile at the Capitol for the state Youth Legislature pulled a fire alarm and caused the building to be evacuated Monday afternoon.

NorthWestern declines more wind power Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:48:46 PDT
Operators of the Judith Gap wind-power project said Monday they’ll offer electricity from a proposed expansion to other Montana buyers after being turned down by the state’s largest utility.

Lawsuit: Arco cleanup slow, unsatisfactory Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:48:47 PDT
ANACONDA (AP) A lawsuit by some residents of Anaconda and nearby Opportunity seeks compensation for what the residents say are property damage and health hazards traced to copper smelting between 1884 and 1980.

Board wants more analysis of proposed power plant Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:48:41 PDT
State regulators and the developers of a proposed power plant near Great Falls must consider more ways to control the plant’s air emissions, the Montana Board of Environmental Review said Monday.

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Gates urges Air Force to change Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:47:41 PDT
WASHINGTON In unusually blunt terms, Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Monday challenged the Air Force, whose leaders are under fire on several fronts, to contribute more to immediate wartime needs and to promote new thinking.

Gas hits record average of $3.50 a gallon in U.S. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:47:45 PDT
NEW YORK - Rising gasoline prices tightened the squeeze on drivers Monday, jumping for the first time to an average $3.50 a gallon at filling stations across the country with no sign of relief.

Vast right-wing conspiracy’ leader’s paper backs Clinton Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:47:44 PDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Could it be the vast right wing conspiracy’’ is having second thoughts?

Hamas sends mixed signals after meeting with Carter Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:47:48 PDT
JERUSALEM Former President Carter said Monday that the Islamic group Hamas was willing to accept the Jewish state as a neighbor next door,’’ but the militants did not match their upbeat words with concrete steps to halt violence.

Philadelphia suburbs hold key in Pennsylvania Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:47:49 PDT
MEDIA, Pa. Take the Chester exit of I-95 and wend your way to the Pennsylvania Turnpike. If Barack Obama has any chance of cultivating an upset on April 22, this 20-mile stretch is fertile land.

Cheruiyot wins fourth Boston Marathon Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:48:20 PDT
BOSTON Robert Cheruiyot is well-versed in the Boston Marathon course, with four victories in five trips from Hopkinton to the Back Bay.

Patrick wins one her way Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:48:06 PDT
LONG BEACH, Calif. When Danica Patrick finally got her first win, it was late on a Saturday night back home in the United States not exactly ideal timing for one of the most historic victories in open-wheel racing.

National League: Cubs beat Mets 7-1 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:48:05 PDT
CHICAGO - Carlos Zambrano pitched seven strong innings, and Aramis Ramirez and Felix Pie homered as the surging Chicago Cubs won for the 12th time in 15 games.

American League: Red Sox sweep Rangers Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:48:06 PDT
BOSTON Clay Buchholz pitched six shutout innings, David Ortiz drove in three runs with a pair of doubles and the Boston Red Sox completed a four-game sweep of the Texas Rangers with an 8-3 win Monday.

NBA results: Cavs take 2-0 series lead Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:48:07 PDT
CLEVELAND LeBron James scored 30 points and Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 16 as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Washington Wizards 116-86 Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their opening-round playoff series.

NHL results: Canadiens beat Bruins to advance Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:48:08 PDT
MONTREAL Carey Price got his second shutout and Andrei Kostitsyn scored twice to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 5-0 win over the Boston Bruins on Monday night in the deciding game of their first-round playoff series.

Smoltz closing in on milestone Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:48:10 PDT
ATLANTA John Smoltz remembers the first K. Darryl Strawberry, whiffing on a high fastball. “Like it was yesterday,” Smoltz said. “I got him to swing through it. I only had two that day. I struck him out and the next guy. I went back-to-back, and that was the only ones I had all day.”

Spurs' Ginobili wins sixth man award Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:48:09 PDT
SAN ANTONIO San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili good enough to be a starter on about any team won the NBA’s sixth man award given to the league’s best reserve on Monday.

Bucks hire Skiles to replace Krystkowiak Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:48:12 PDT
MILWAUKEE The Milwaukee Bucks need to play tougher defense, and start sharing the ball on offense.

Local runners represent Helena at marathon Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:47:58 PDT
Four Helenans completed the Boston Marathon Monday morning. Thomas Strizich, Stephen Bullock, Tom Weiner and Debbie Gibson all took part in the prestigious race and all four posted times within six minutes of each other.

Sidelines: Building a team one rodeo at a time Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:47:58 PDT
The new Carroll College rodeo team currently has just one participating member in Betsy Malecha and is likely to have just five or six next season, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they won’t be competitive.

Local briefs Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:47:59 PDT
Local athletes win awards Rocky Mountain College gave special recognition to its top athletes during an awards banquet in the Bair Student Cafeteria.

Blues breaker Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:23:32 PDT
Joe Moss thinks the blues is ready for a renaissance, and he hopes he’s right there helping to lead it.

String of top blues acts coming Miller’s Crossing this spring Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:23:33 PDT
An impressive influx of talent is headed to Helena’s Miller’s Crossing bar over the next several months, led by a series of nationally known blues bands.

15 bands slated for Lost & Foundation benefit April 20 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:23:38 PDT
The Lost & Foundation hosts another of its legendary concerts, 2-10 p.m. this Sunday, April 20, at the Red Lion Colonial Hotel. Proceeds will fund grants to help Helena-area families and individuals cover insurmountable costs associated with medical care.

No treasure found on this island Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:23:43 PDT
Hypothetically, “Nim’s Island” should/could have been a fine film.

Gridiron comedy misses end zone Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:23:45 PDT
“Leatherheads” is yet another movie that should be better than it is. George Clooney, Renee Zellweger and John Krasinski all take admirable cracks at making the film into the slapstick-driven romp that it could have been, but they can’t save it.

Nice dance, except for the serial killer Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:23:46 PDT
Let’s apply the Marxist theory of film criticism: to each film according to its artistic merit.

Perfect sandwich for a perfect day Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:23:49 PDT
When is a sandwich not a sandwich? When it’s an experience. I was lucky enough to enjoy the latter just a week or so ago.

One-woman show takes quirky, often funny look at cancer Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:23:54 PDT
Three-time cancer survivor and award-winning actress Jonna Tamases delivers a riotously entertaining performance in “Jonna’s Body, Please Hold.”

Around the town Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:23:14 PDT
performance Helena Music Teachers benefit On Saturday, April 26, the Helena Music Teachers Association will host a pancake breakfast, 8:30-11:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1000 Helena Ave.

Tunes around town Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:23:17 PDT
BENNY’S BISTRO, 108 E. Sixth Ave., 443-0105, has music on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and most Saturdays at noon.

Current exhibits Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:23:22 PDT
• A.L. Swanson Gallery, 46 S. Last Chance Gulch, 443-3342. Featuring the work of glass artists Ona Magaro of Glasshorse Studios outside Columbus and Barry Hood of Helena.

Radio and TV Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:23:23 PDT
96.7 FM Yellowstone Public Radio Thursday, April 17 8 p.m.: Cathleen Black, one of the leading figures in American publishing for over 20 years, in conversation with Arianna Huffington on City Arts & Lectures.

Searching for Osama bin Laden sort of Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:23:28 PDT
Where in the World Is Osama bin Laden?’’ It’s a question to which Morgan Spurlock probably never really intended to find the answer.

Casting Doubt’ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:24:05 PDT
I wasn’t sure how to start this story. And that points to the simplest idea at the heart of J.P. Shanley’s Tony-Award-winning script: we all have doubts.

Teens turn to thrift as jobs vanish Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:37:24 PDT
NEW YORK - The souring job market and rising costs of the usual teenage indulgences - a slice of pizza, a drive to the mall, the hottest new jeans - are causing teens to do something they rarely do: be thrifty.

Eve, Heidi Klum, Nicky Hilton among Us Weekly revelers Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:37:25 PDT
LOS ANGELES Eve, Heidi Klum and Nicky Hilton were among the beautiful people who turned out for US Weekly magazine’s Hot Hollywood party.

Hasselhoff to pay $25,000 a month to ex-wife, daughters Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:37:26 PDT
Associated Press - 04/20/08 LOS ANGELES David Hasselhoff has agreed to pay $25,000 a month to support his ex-wife and children.

Stark’s existential sociopath, Parker, is back in new caper Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:37:28 PDT
“Dirty Money” (Grand Central Publishing, 276 pages, $23.99), by Richard Stark: The word “trilogy” brings to mind epic historical novels and multigenerational family sagas. But Richard Stark has just completed a trilogy about a single armed robbery.

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