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Filipino women wear protective masks as they walk inside the East Avenue hospital compound in Quezon City, north of Manila, Philippines on Monday June 22, 2009. The pandemic is also affecting people locally in Weber County with 30 confirmed cases to date. |
H1N1 flu virus on the rise locallyWeber-Morgan Health Department sees cases spike throughout June
If you have the flu, there is a good chance you may have the Swine Flu.
Since the H1N1 (swine) flu strain has been identified, the Weber-Morgan Health Department
identified 30 state lab-confirmed cases for the virus.
"The CDC tells us if you present flu-like symptoms this time of year, [Swine flu] is most likely what you have," Tina L'Estrange, communicable diseases nurse at the Weber-Morgan Health Department, said.…
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Signpost Summer Cinema SynopsisArts & Entertainment takes a look at some of this summers most anticipated releasesWhile Weber State University students are juggling school, work and social lives, the movie industry is doing its part to provide a summer of stories.
The major movie releases are going to include quite a few familiar faces, due to the many sequels of former blockbuster hits.
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The RomancePreviews in ReviewAt some point everyone has had a boss that, for whatever reason, they have hated. This makes "The Proposal" relatable, though not many people have gotten the opportunity to blackmail that boss with the threat of deportation.
Ryan Reynolds plays Andrew Paxton, the quick-witted assistant to a veritable wicked witch of the publishing world, Margaret Tate, played by Sandra Bullock.
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The ActionPreviews in ReviewThe movie that has been anticipated all year is finally here, and as expected the effects of "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" were incredible and fast-paced, but the rest of the movie did not rise to the same expectations.
The pressure must have been on Michael Bay because he added a lot of unneeded filler to lengthen this summer's most anticipated film.
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The DramaPreviews in ReviewIn the 1930s, while others were making their way in life in a respectable manner, crime was considered something of a glorified career in society. One of these criminals was John Dillinger, whose story has made its way onto the big screen in the film "Public Enemies".
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The ComedyPreviews in ReviewTwo cavemen are kicked out of their "village" when one eats from the tree of good and evil (so the Bible jokes begin). Along the way they run into Cain and Abel, meet Abraham, and spend some time in Gomorrah (as in Sodom and Gomorrah). The two cavemen have to save the village after everyone, including the girls the characters are into, has been captured and sold as slaves in Gomorrah.
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The Deadbeat NationWhen did I wake up in a socialist country?Milton Friedman is spinning in his grave. I dare say that the man would be gravely disappointed with our nation and its current state of affairs and actions. I can't help but wonder-when did I wake up in a socialist country? You may think that I'm being melodramatic, but that doesn't change the fact that if we aren't one yet, we will be soon.
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Freedom Riders help childrenDisabled children learn to build confidence by riding horsesEvery Thursday at the Golden Spike Arena in Ogden students
from Weber State University gather with other Freedom Riders to help physically disabled children experience riding a horse.
Freedom Riders is a nonprofit organization designed to help physically disabled children ride horses.
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Sports in BriefSeven Weber State University Football players projected as FCS All-AmericansWeber State University has seven football players listed on the Consensus Draft Services (CDS) Pre-season All-American Teams in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Division for 2009. This is the first award given out for the 2009-10 football season.
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String of deaths:McMahon, Fawcett, Mays and JacksonLast week was a rough week for celebrities, as it seemed the Angel of Death was walking the Hollywood Walk of Fame in search of souls to send to the afterlife.
First on the block was Ed McMahon. The Tonto of the late night television circuit was finally reunited with his Lone Ranger, Johnny Carson.
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U.S. prepares for Healthcare reformCurrently proposed plan examined by administration, Congress and countryPresident Obama's plans to reform
American healthcare have created a stir of controversy on Capitol Hill and throughout the nation. This long-standing debate stretches across presidencies, but is gaining serious ground in this administration.
Obama plans on adopting a government-run healthcare provider
as an option to patients, while also allowing personal selection
between private or public insurance.
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FCS poll ranks WSU in top 10New season brings new chance for WSU players and fans alikeAfter a disappointing loss in the Division I Football College Subdivision (FCS) Quarterfinals to the University of Montana last year, the Weber State University Wildcats look to bounce back this season. The FCS Now Pre-season Poll ranked the Wildcats No. 7 in the nation.
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Volleyball team set for seasonLady 'Cats ready for upcoming season beginning in AugustThe Weber State University Volleyball Team is ready for their upcoming season with nearly every senior returning and a set schedule for the season.
The Wildcats have a full roster, only losing two seniors from last year, with seven seniors returning for this season.
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Campers learn from OlympianOlympian Gold Medalist Rulon Gardner puts on camp at WSUOlympian Rulon Gardner was a gold medal amateur Greco-Roman wrestler, but now he plans to teach others what they can achieve.
"I'm a coach, I love to promote education, and tell the kids about my life as an athlete and as a student," Gardner said.
The gold medalist from the 2000 Sydney Summer Games, came to Weber State University last Wednesday to hold one of more than 20 training camps he hosts every year as part of the Rulon Gardner Summer Camp Series.
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