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The record for July 29
Saturday, July 29
District facility upgrades begin
Hayden School Board awards phone bid to ICS
Broken clocks, outdated phone systems and old door locks have plagued the Hayden School District for years.
Nation: California, Britain to unite on global warming
British Prime Minister Tony Blair and California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced an agreement Monday to bypass the Bush administration and work together to explore ways of fighting global warming.
Monday Medical: Diabetes treatment breakthrough
Inhaled insulin, a breakthrough in diabetes treatment, will be hitting the pharmacy shelves soon. Inhaled insulin, or Exubera (manufactured by Pfizer, Inc.), is a powder form of insulin, which is delivered by an inhaler device that is made specifically for this type of insulin. Exubera is taken prior to meals, in order to manage blood glucose levels during and after meals.
World: Lebanese civilians flee during halt in Israeli airstrikes
Lebanese fled north in overflowing trucks and cars Monday, taking advantage of a lull in Israeli bombardment. Israel's prime minister took a tough line, apologizing for the deaths of dozens of Lebanese civilians in a single strike but declaring there will be no cease-fire.
State: Owens signs illegal immigration crackdown bill
Gov. Bill Owens signed a tough package of immigration laws on Monday that could force 1 million people receiving state and federal benefits to prove they are U.S. citizens.
High school team sees where it stands in Vegas
It's not always about wins and losses.
Local team can't keep up
For three quarters Sunday the Steamboat Bonesaws Lacrosse team battled back and forth with Marrakech Cafe.
Jake Flax: This is a real job; it's a lot of work
I started working here two weeks ago. I don't think I've ever worn so many collared shirts in my life. This is a real job.
Flutist crosses from jazz to classical
There are few musicians who effortlessly cross the line between jazz and classical. And when they do, they are typically guitar players or pianists.
Bell to focus on media politics
Former White House correspondent to speak Thursday
As a former war correspondent in Vietnam and Cambodia and a former White House correspondent during the Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford administrations, Steve Bell has been as involved in American politics as a journalist can be.
Local: Thieves targeting copper
The Routt County Sheriff's Office is warning construction workers and building suppliers to secure their copper.
Local: Randall named to water board
The Mount Werner Water and Sanitation District appointed Jim Randall to its board of directors Monday.
Briefs for July 31
The Steamboat Springs School Board has a light agenda for its special study session at 4 p.m. today at the George P. Sauer Human Services Center.
