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Man arraigned in dog-fighting case
A Battle Creek man will be in court next week after his arrest stemming from an investigation of dog fighting. James L. Kellay, 40, was arrested Wednesday by Battle Creek police on an 11-count warrant alleging three counts of possession of fighting dogs, one count of possession of animal-fighting equipment, three counts of animal cruelty and four counts of having unlicensed dogs. .
Short Break/Best of Taiping: Romancing a heritage garden
The Taiping Lake Gardens are inevitably linked to the lives of the town residents, from their childhood and first kiss to the toddling steps of their first grandchild. THE thirsty branches of ancient raintrees arch over the road to sip the water from the lake. On Jalan Taman Tasik, even cars cruise along slowly, as if reverently along a red carpet bordered by guards of honour. Taiping residents have a lasting love affair with the Lake Gardens, the green lung of their town. Their youth and golden years, their joys and tragedies are somehow woven into it at some time or another. Like a faithful friend, it has always been there for them. And it was probably here that the first flush of romance blossomed for them that first kiss in the moonlight. Oldest Public Garden The Taiping Lake Gardens has a special allure, a natural look with an understated beauty that grabs you and remains in your heart.
What's your workout?
Adam Heuck, 33, Evansville, works part-time for Old National Bank and is thinking about taking computer classes at Ivy Tech Community College. He has worked out at Bob's North Side Gym in Evansville for about two years. How often do you work out? .
Commentary: Parity in NFL not always fun
That's the beauty of the NFL. At least that's the party line. Or the parity line, since that's what we're talking about. Just one problem. That means everyone loses. That's by design, since everything from the NFL's salary cap to the draft order to the nuances of the schedule are designed to promote turnover at the top. San Francisco's victory over Seattle on Thursday was the 86th time in 209 NFL games this season the underdog won outright. Parity, gotta love it. Except at some point parity gets in the way of enjoyment. One of the best parts of the NFL season is watching the wheat get separated from the chaff through the regular season, building toward the excitement and uncertainty of a playoff meeting. Only now, the playoffs become contests between two teams that have spent the past few months repeatedly stubbing their toes.
Fresh stroke of good luck
You couldn't strike it out till now. But thanks to new diagnostic tools and introduction of hi-tech scanning facilities, doctors have moved a step ahead in treatment of stroke, aneurysm and spine disorders. In fact, interventional neuroradiologist can now see live images of brain while performing a procedure! That's a leap forward. But before decoding the latest technological innovation, let's first understand why any breakthrough in the treatment of stroke is important. Owing to rapid urbanisation, lifestyle diseases and genetic predisposition, worldwide about 20 million people suffer from stroke every year — claiming 5 million lives and leaving another 5 million people seriously disabled. It claims more than 200 lives every day in India and each year, there are more than 300,000 cases.
Man collapses while exercising at fitness club
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man, believed to be in his 50s, collapsed while exercising on a treadmill at the California Fitness Club in Orchard Road on Wednesday morning. He was there training with his wife. The fitness club said he was immediately attended to by one of its trainers, who is a certified first aider, as well as other members present. Emergency services were also called and paramedics arrived soon after. The man was taken to the Singapore General Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. California Fitness says this is the first time such an incident has happened at its club. It says all its trainers are trained in first aid to render help in such a situation. Police are investigating the case, which has been classified as unnatural death. - CNA/so .
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