http://angelatague.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Angela Tague en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2013 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:16:37 GMT 2013-05-18T19:16:37Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2013 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981832999 Breakfast lovers with a gluten sensitivity or Celiac Disease can now enjoy a sweet treat with their morning cup of coffee at Dunkin' Donuts. A few of the retail restaurants in Miami and Boston are testing . . . Thu, 03 Jan 2013 07:40:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981832999 Angela Tague 2013-01-03T07:40:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981829896 Bully breed dogs in the Chicago-area don't have a hopeful future. Just after Christmas, a report from CBS Chicago verified that pit bulls are the most common breed of dog to be euthanized at Chicago shelters. . . . Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:05:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981829896 Angela Tague 2012-12-27T14:05:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981717361 Kids can be picky eaters--even on pizza night. If your little one is just starting to discover the ooey, gooey goodness of DiGiorno pizzas, get creative. Here's a few ways to make dinner extra fun and . . . Mon, 22 Oct 2012 22:42:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981717361 Angela Tague 2012-10-22T22:42:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981688672 Go ahead and leave the pots and pans in the cupboard. Forget peeling potatoes and breading chicken cutlets. It's a DiGiorno night. Tasty, quick dinners mean you have more time to enjoy with your family . . . Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:27:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981688672 Angela Tague 2012-10-09T11:27:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981663105 Like so many happy couples, Brian Edwards and Tom Privitere announced their engagement on a personal blog. A picture of the soon-to-be-wed couple leaning in for a kiss against the Manhattan skyline accompanied . . . Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:35:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981663105 Angela Tague 2012-09-26T16:35:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981658725 When it's pizza night at my house, we reach for DiGiorno. Being a health-conscious wife, I like to pair a vitamin-packed salad with our gooey pizza indulgence. Not sure what to serve with . . . Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:25:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981658725 Angela Tague 2012-09-24T10:25:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981656613 When it's pizza night at my house, we reach for DiGiorno. Being a health-conscious wife, I like to pair a vitamin-packed salad with our gooey pizza indulgence. Not sure what to serve with . . . Sat, 22 Sep 2012 21:30:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981656613 Angela Tague 2012-09-22T21:30:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981556083 Men who refuse condoms or vasectomy may soon be able to pop a pill to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Scientists at the Baylor College of Medicine are testing JQ1, a male birth control pill that halts sperm . . . Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:20:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981556083 Angela Tague 2012-08-17T18:20:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981493494 Content production company Skyword is sailing its way to the Asia-Pacific region as the company increases its global reach. Today the Boston-based company announced a partnership with King Content, . . . Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:55:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981493494 Angela Tague 2012-07-23T10:55:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981412602 As the mercury rises, it's tempting to crack open a cold brew. But, what about the family dog? Doesn't he deserve a cold beverage, too? Bowser Beer from Seattle is now making all of Fido's beverage dreams . . . Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:00:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981412602 Angela Tague 2012-06-18T19:00:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981358093 Kids and adults alike don't have to fear trips to the doctor's office anymore. MIT researchers have improved upon existing needle free injection technology. Say goodbye to pokes and pricks, and hello . . . Sat, 26 May 2012 16:20:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981358093 Angela Tague 2012-05-26T16:20:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981289623 Burger King announced it will phase out the use of gestational crates for pork-producing pigs and crates for egg-producing chickens by 2017, according to an April 25 report in the Los Angeles Times . . . Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:00:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981289623 Angela Tague 2012-04-25T14:00:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981185401 Kiss frontman and Family Jewels star Gene Simmons is undertaking yet another title: restaurateur. In April, Simmons plans to open his first Rock & Brews comfort foot restaurant in El Segundo, California, . . . Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:05:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981185401 Angela Tague 2012-03-13T16:05:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981096317 Drinking soda for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up is so last year. There's no need to gulp down caffeine when you can inhale it. AeroShot has created a caffeine inhaler that holds 100 milligrams of lemon-lime . . . Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:25:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981096317 Angela Tague 2012-02-08T15:25:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981053448 The Canadian province of Quebec did an 8-year study on fast-food consumption. After placing a ban on fast-food ads from 1984 to 1992, the Canadians found fewer people ate fast food. Although this correlation . . . Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:25:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981053448 Angela Tague 2012-01-23T21:25:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981053312 Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is proposing to impose the state's 6.25 percent sales tax on pop and candy. The sugary treats are currently exempt in Massachusetts. Will this precedent encourage . . . Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:25:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981053312 Angela Tague 2012-01-23T20:25:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981053233 Viola-player Lukáš Kmiť made lemonade out of lemons. While playing a solo at a synagogue in Presov, Slovakia, a Nokia ringtone filled the airy room. With a touch of class and elegance, the musician . . . Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:50:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981053233 Angela Tague 2012-01-23T19:50:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980999981 It's not odd to find mammal bones when you live in the heart of farm-country Iowa. But, for Brandon Bradshaw of Hinton, Iowa, the prehistoric mammal tooth found on his northwest Iowa property is anything . . . Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:25:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980999981 Angela Tague 2012-01-07T12:25:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980997427 This week Eastman Kodak Co. announced plans to file bankruptcy if the company doesn't find a buyer for its 1,100 digital-imaging patents. This business decision could mark the end of an era for photographers . . . Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:45:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980997427 Angela Tague 2012-01-06T19:45:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980966911 Can you hear me now? Verizon Wireless customers have spoken. After a backlash to the company's recent announcement to start charging a $2 convenience fee for paying bills online with a debit or credit . . . Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:55:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980966911 Angela Tague 2011-12-30T20:55:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980963641 New year's resolutions vowing to eat organic may get derailed for dairy-lovers. A shortage of organic grain and hay is leading to lower organic milk production in the southeast and east coast. Organic . . . Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:06:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980963641 Angela Tague 2011-12-30T00:06:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980963486 The holiday season is a time to enjoy a few extras: a cold beer with friends, homemade desserts and time with family. But, for those with celiac disease, grabbing a gluten-free beer may not be safe. . . . Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:30:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980963486 Angela Tague 2011-12-29T23:30:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980963023 Telecommunications company Verizon Wireless plans to ring in the new year by charging its customers a new convenience fee. Customers who wish to pay their bills on the company's website or over the telephone . . . Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:35:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980963023 Angela Tague 2011-12-29T21:35:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980958163 Earlier today U.S. District Judge Mark Bennett ruled in favor to reunite a service dog with its owner despite city ordinances banning the dog. Since December 15, 2011, retired Chicago police officer James . . . Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:35:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980958163 Angela Tague 2011-12-28T15:35:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980947800 Every dog gets his day. Snickers, a service dog owned by disabled retired Chicago Police Department officer James Sak, will be the subject of a U.S. District Court hearing scheduled for Wednesday, December . . . Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:50:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980947800 Angela Tague 2011-12-23T16:50:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980947658 When retired, disabled Chicago Police Department officer James Sak moved to the small rural community of Aurelia, Iowa, he didn't know his service dog wouldn't be welcome. Sak's trained and certified . . . Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:25:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980947658 Angela Tague 2011-12-23T15:25:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980934205 Hiring a guy in a Santa suit to entertain the kiddos at Christmas is so last decade. Reindeer farms have decided to get in on the spirit of the season and loan out their four-legged holiday icons. Yes, . . . Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:10:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980934205 Angela Tague 2011-12-20T01:10:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980933917 Soaking in the sun or frequenting the tanning salon in hopes of getting a healthy glow increases skin cancer risks. But, some folks will do anything for bronze-tone skin. Even if it's unhealthy. . . . Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:50:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980933917 Angela Tague 2011-12-19T23:50:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980841468 Every few years it's fun to break away from tradition and create a themed Christmas tree. This year the White House has focused on two themes: the military and the family pet. Although polar opposite . . . Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:25:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980841468 Angela Tague 2011-11-30T18:25:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980841402 Every soon-to-be-mother hopes for a smooth delivery. When the doctor mentions the use of forceps, most parents cringe. Fortunately, obstetrician Dr. Erika F. Werner at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine . . . Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:05:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980841402 Angela Tague 2011-11-30T18:05:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980840353 As if stealing sensitive information and littering your hard drive with viruses isn't enough, computer hackers are now out to get your peripherals. Columbia University researchers have discovered a weak . . . Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:45:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980840353 Angela Tague 2011-11-30T13:45:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980840216 A couple of farmers in India used scare tactics to get what they wanted at a tax office. Imagine typing away at a cubicle when all of a sudden the office is overrun with snakes! That was the scene in . . . Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:15:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980840216 Angela Tague 2011-11-30T13:15:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980839974 Remember last summer when Dr. Mehmet Oz told the world apple juice wasn't safe to drink due to high levels of arsenic? Consumer Reports has undertaken a study to see what the doc was talking about. And, . . . Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:21:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980839974 Angela Tague 2011-11-30T12:21:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980772924 Popping a pill a day to keep a baby at bay has far-reaching consequences. Recent findings published by the British Medical Journal Open indicate birth control pills may be contaminating our water and . . . Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:50:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980772924 Angela Tague 2011-11-15T12:50:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980772658 After New York City police officers in riot gear evicted Occupy Wall Street protesters from Zuccotti Park in New York City, a court order has allowed Occupy protesters back into the park. Free speech . . . Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:35:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980772658 Angela Tague 2011-11-15T11:35:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980717172 A California physician is ready to unveil something interesting about the eyes. Beneath the cornea and the outer layer of eye-color pigment lies blue eyes. Everyone has them, according to Dr. Gregg Homer . . . Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:06:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980717172 Angela Tague 2011-11-04T13:06:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980663516 From leeches to ceremonial chants, people will try just about anything to cure ongoing ailments. For the Shoop family from Minnetonka, Minnesota the magic cure was poop. Well, a fecal transplant to be . . . Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:15:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980663516 Angela Tague 2011-10-27T00:15:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980631686 Texas Woman's University and nutritional supplement manufacturer Mannatech, Inc. have joined forces to create an online nutrition program to guide current and future health professionals. Training . . . Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:31:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980631686 Angela Tague 2011-10-21T16:31:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980623811 Some say for the right price, anything can be bought or sold. Would Internet giant Yahoo! really consider selling out -- to an overseas buyer -- for the right price? One Chinese Internet mogul has a check . . . Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:30:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980623811 Angela Tague 2011-10-20T13:30:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980623481 Remember that photo that would have been perfect, if only it were in focus? After 15 years of research, Lytro has perfected a digital camera that allows users to select the focusing points in an image . . . Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:35:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980623481 Angela Tague 2011-10-20T12:35:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980600225 BlackBerry creator Research in Motion just made 70 million BlackBerry customers very happy. In efforts to smooth over the recent worldwide Blackberry service disruptions, RIM is offering users free BlackBerry . . . Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:20:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980600225 Angela Tague 2011-10-17T08:20:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980599837 Retail giant Walmart is dipping it's greedy hands into the fair-trade market. Will the retailer known to purchase goods from overseas manufacturers -- which may or may not exploit employees rights -- . . . Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:25:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980599837 Angela Tague 2011-10-17T07:25:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980577804 Every woman likes a little extra space. But, when plus-size clothing retailer Simply Be opened two new stores with oversized fitting rooms this month, did the business go too far? Spacious Shopping . . . Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:00:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980577804 Angela Tague 2011-10-14T18:00:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980555886 New York City dwellers might wonder why the Empire State Building glows in a blue light today. The iconic building and the Arthritis Foundation hope to create awareness of the disease affecting 50 million . . . Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:05:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980555886 Angela Tague 2011-10-12T12:05:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980419617 The summer of 2012 will be rockin' for pets owned by Bret Michaels' fans. The legendary Poison frontman, Celebrity Apprentice winner, diabetes activist, reality television star and solo musician has . . . Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:40:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980419617 Angela Tague 2011-09-28T15:40:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980418837 Little Tikes toys have made headlines once again for creating unsafe toys. The current recall of tool sets including toy nails is an expansion of a 2009 recall. Didn't the toy manufacturer learn the first . . . Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:50:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980418837 Angela Tague 2011-09-28T13:50:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980418451 If a friend asks you to go 'flavor tripping' this weekend, go for it. It's not illegal. This current drug of choice among the hip, healthy and those looking for an all-natural trippy experience is the . . . Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:00:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980418451 Angela Tague 2011-09-28T13:00:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980417978 October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To create cancer awareness, ladies fashion retailer dressbarn and The American Cancer Society is launching the 'Pink Pledge' with a goal of inspiring . . . Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:55:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980417978 Angela Tague 2011-09-28T11:55:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980359623 For every photographer with back problems, Nikon is offering two solutions. The photography giant will release two palm-size mirrorless interchangeable lens digital cameras on October 20, 2011. Pocket-size . . . Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:15:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980359623 Angela Tague 2011-09-21T14:15:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980358199 Every business wants to supersede competitors, even Google. But, does the search engine owe it to its users to provide unbiased search results? The Federal Trade Commission will investigate the behaviors . . . Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:35:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980358199 Angela Tague 2011-09-21T11:35:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980290343 Dr. Mehmet Oz tipped the apple cart creating a flurry of concern about levels of arsenic in apple juice on the his NBC health and medical program, "The Dr. Oz Show." After learning of the show's content, . . . Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:10:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980290343 Angela Tague 2011-09-15T12:10:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980127775 An afternoon hobby turned into a horror movie scene for Colorado logger Jon Hutt. While alone in the woods chopping fallen Aspen trees, Hutt's 6-foot trailer fell onto the toes of his right foot. Just . . . Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:45:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980127775 Angela Tague 2011-09-01T00:45:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980126947 Talks are underway between the United States Justice Department and AT&T. The government filed a civil antitrust lawsuit on August 31, 2011 to put a halt to the company's plans to buy T-Mobile USA. . . . Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:15:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980126947 Angela Tague 2011-08-31T23:15:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980126379 Beginning September 9, Sprint customers will pay $350 to break a smartphone cellular service contract. Previously, the company charged $200. The announcement comes on the heels of the rumored iPhone 5 . . . Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:00:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980126379 Angela Tague 2011-08-31T22:00:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980076542 Facebook is updating it's Facebook Photos feature, making upload times shorter and pictures bigger. The Facebook update will occur over the next several days. Expect a few technical hiccups during the . . . Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:35:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980076542 Angela Tague 2011-08-27T16:35:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979798861 Medicare missed the swinging financial axe on Capitol Hill Sunday. Although the current debt deal agreed upon by Congress has spared the financial program for the disabled and elderly, Medicare cuts look . . . Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:20:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979798861 Angela Tague 2011-08-02T15:20:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979798395 On August 2, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration moved closer to creating a government-approved gluten-free label for food packaging and gluten regulations for food producers. The news comes as a sign . . . Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:10:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979798395 Angela Tague 2011-08-02T14:10:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979774627 On Sunday morning July 31, at 3:54 a.m., Japan experienced a magnitude 6.4 earthquake. Although the country has braved several aftershocks since the historical Japan earthquake and tsunami on March 11, . . . Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:10:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979774627 Angela Tague 2011-07-30T18:10:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979764549 As the clock ticks, Americans wonder how proposed debt ceiling cuts may affect them personally. But, what about the universities that provide core research leading to medical, technological and scientific . . . Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:10:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979764549 Angela Tague 2011-07-29T16:10:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979764312 Fast food giant McDonald's tried a new marketing technique this week. Instead of jamming the airwaves with clever ads announcing McDonald's menu changes for children, the company targeted mommy bloggers. . . . Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:35:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979764312 Angela Tague 2011-07-29T15:35:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979627590 JetBlue's marketing department may have hit a home run. While construction closes a portion of California's heavily traveled 405 freeway late July 15 through the morning of July 18, the witty airline . . . Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:20:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979627590 Angela Tague 2011-07-13T20:20:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979627380 On July 12, the Nebraska Public Power District lifted the "notification of unusual event" put in place at the Cooper Nuclear Station south of Omaha, Nebr. just last month. The Missouri River flood waters . . . Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:45:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979627380 Angela Tague 2011-07-13T19:45:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979627021 After Netflix's July 12 price increase announcement, movie-goers have started examining their usage of the service—and shopping around. Will the economical Redbox system finally trump the mail-order . . . Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:45:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979627021 Angela Tague 2011-07-13T18:45:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979613633 Water release rates at four of the six dams along the Missouri River will decrease this week. Finally, some Midwest flood victims can enjoy a short respite from rising flood waters. Dam Flow Rate . . . Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:30:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979613633 Angela Tague 2011-07-11T17:30:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979613286 Over the weekend Omaha Public Power District crews worked to install a replacement wall at the Fort Calhoun nuclear power plant near Omaha, Nebr. Thank goodness for the tireless efforts of the OPPD. The . . . Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:20:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979613286 Angela Tague 2011-07-11T16:20:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979563072 Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer quizzed ExxonMobil officials on Monday, July 4 about the slow response to the July 1 oil spill into the Yellowstone River near Billings, Montana. Approximately 42,000 . . . Tue, 05 Jul 2011 02:05:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979563072 Angela Tague 2011-07-05T02:05:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979562908 As of July 3, the City of Omaha, Nebraska, has spent $3.3 million preparing for the historical Missouri River flood fight. And, that isn't the final bill. Nebraska Senator Mike Johanns toured the Omaha . . . Tue, 05 Jul 2011 01:20:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979562908 Angela Tague 2011-07-05T01:20:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979534160 On July 1, a new Iowa law will ban texting and driving in the Midwest state. Cellphone users who send or read text messages while operating a vehicle in Iowa will receive a $30 fine if caught by law enforcement. . . . Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:20:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979534160 Angela Tague 2011-06-30T15:20:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979533703 The Food and Drug Administration has banned the cancer drug Avastin as a treatment for breast cancer patients. The news comes as a shock to oncology patients currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments . . . Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:55:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979533703 Angela Tague 2011-06-30T13:55:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979533364 On Friday, 519 Milwaukee Public School staffers will get the pink slip. In an effort to trim the school budget, the school board has decided to let 354 teachers go, with the highest concentration of Milwaukee . . . Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:50:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979533364 Angela Tague 2011-06-30T12:50:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979495410 Despite the island-like scene at Nebraska's Fort Calhoun Nuclear Power Plant north of Omaha, officials say the facility is secure. As the Missouri River creeps higher against levees and berms built . . . Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:10:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979495410 Angela Tague 2011-06-23T17:10:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979494016 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have approved yet another water flow increase from the spillway at Gavins Point Dam in Yankton, South Dakota. The dam release will reach 160,000 cfs on June 23. The increase . . . Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:05:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979494016 Angela Tague 2011-06-23T11:05:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979491629 As the Missouri River floods on the western edge of Iowa, state lawmakers have decided not to renew The Rebuild Iowa Office contract. The Iowa floods and storms of 2008 prompted then-Iowa Governor Chet . . . Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:20:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979491629 Angela Tague 2011-06-23T01:20:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979484949 Approximately 12,000 residents of Minot, North Dakota must evacuate by 10:00 p.m. June 22. The flood evacuation is due to recent heavy rains which have raised river and dam water levels along the Souris . . . Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:05:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979484949 Angela Tague 2011-06-21T19:05:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979484750 The only modern rest stop facilities along Interstate 29 in Iowa -- between Sioux City, Iowa and Omaha, Nebraska -- will close this week. The facilities will serve as areas to store and prepare temporary . . . Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:20:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979484750 Angela Tague 2011-06-21T18:20:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979484749 Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebr. has spent $2.5 million on flood preparations since the Missouri River began rising just after Memorial Day. And, the cost will continue to rise. By August, the airport's . . . Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:20:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979484749 Angela Tague 2011-06-21T18:20:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979458829 As evacuation notices increase in the Missouri River basin, the Iowa Department of Transportation is taking preventative steps to keep residents safe. On June 16, the agency posted a public reminder about . . . Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:45:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979458829 Angela Tague 2011-06-16T17:45:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979458754 The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson sailed into its home port of San Diego on June 15. A cheering crowd of family and friends welcomed the crew of 5,000 responsible for burying Osama bin Laden at sea. . . . Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:25:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979458754 Angela Tague 2011-06-16T17:25:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979454244 Eppley Airfield in Omaha is battling groundwater seepage, sand boils, and the threat of rising Missouri River floodwaters. Pre-Flood Damage On Monday, Omaha Airport Authority found a sand boil . . . Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:10:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979454244 Angela Tague 2011-06-15T18:10:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979453891 On June 14 corn prices closed at $7.55 a bushel. That's double the price at this same time last year. Ordinarily this would be great news for America's farmers, but Midwest flooding is expected to cause . . . Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:25:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979453891 Angela Tague 2011-06-15T16:25:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979453575 On June 14, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers found water bubbling through sand levees located near Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha. As the region prepares for imminent flooding, news of disturbances at . . . Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:00:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979453575 Angela Tague 2011-06-15T15:00:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979453190 The Missouri River valley is expecting up to 3 inches of rainfall in the coming week, according to forecaster Mike Palmerino with the Telvent DTN weather service. The rains come at a time when the Midwest . . . Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:10:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979453190 Angela Tague 2011-06-15T13:10:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979420723 The Missouri River has claimed its first few homes in South Dakota. Tuesday afternoon, slow creeping flood waters began inundating Riv-R-Land Estates in Union County, South Dakota. Midwestern Determination . . . Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:50:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979420723 Angela Tague 2011-06-08T13:50:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979418531 Rising floodwaters along the Missouri River have altered some Amtrak routes, creating even more headaches in the Midwest. On June 7, 2011, the Iowa Department of Transportation announced the suspension . . . Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:45:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979418531 Angela Tague 2011-06-08T01:45:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979417999 Rain and an increase in local water runoff has prompted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to increase the water flow rates at the Fort Peck Reservoir near Glasgow, Montana. The Rising River On . . . Tue, 07 Jun 2011 23:15:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979417999 Angela Tague 2011-06-07T23:15:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979402457 During a June 2 visit to the Missouri River flood inundation zones of Sioux City, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad declared six counties a flood disaster. This proclamation comes just one day before the . . . Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:20:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979402457 Angela Tague 2011-06-03T14:20:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979402186 For the first time in history, the Big Bend Dam spillway near Fort Thompson, South Dakota opened Friday morning, June 3, 2011 to release floodwaters. The total water release from the Dam is now adding . . . Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:25:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979402186 Angela Tague 2011-06-03T13:25:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979399349 As residents of the upper Midwest evacuate their homes, Verizon Wireless is making sure customers can rely on a continuous cellular signal. The company has increased cellular capacities in Iowa, South . . . Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:45:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979399349 Angela Tague 2011-06-02T17:45:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979390805 Residents along the Missouri River basin are gearing up for planned flooding of the area. Later this week the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will instruct federal water managers to increase controlled-water . . . Tue, 31 May 2011 15:00:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979390805 Angela Tague 2011-05-31T15:00:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979344139 Move over Angry Birds and royal wedding app creators, Ford Motor Company and WellDoc have developed a health app geared at keeping diabetic motorists -- and others sharing the roadway -- safer. New . . . Thu, 19 May 2011 15:25:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979344139 Angela Tague 2011-05-19T15:25:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979343987 Type 2 diabetics dependent on the drug Avandia will no longer be able to fill their prescriptions at local pharmacies thanks to new Food and Drug Administration regulations. Pharmacists must remove . . . Thu, 19 May 2011 14:30:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979343987 Angela Tague 2011-05-19T14:30:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979248860 Journalists have taken to the streets to get "the story" since the invention of the broadsheet. Now, as technology revolutionizes the media, newspaper man John Bird is determined to turn the homeless . . . Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:30:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979248860 Angela Tague 2011-04-21T10:30:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979244262 If you're in the market to custom build your next home, consider drawing up some green home plans. Taking an environmentally friendly approach can almost zero-out your monthly utility bills. Arizona-based . . . Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:10:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979244262 Angela Tague 2011-04-20T01:10:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979226594 If you didn't receive an invitation to the April 29, 2011 wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, you can be a virtual voyeur with the Royal Wedding App. And, you don't even have to send a gift . . . Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:10:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979226594 Angela Tague 2011-04-15T00:10:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979225429 The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Ford Motor Company expanded their recall of Ford F-150 trucks due to a possible circuitry problem that causes the driver's airbag to deploy . . . Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:25:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979225429 Angela Tague 2011-04-14T16:25:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979224857 Just in time for spring, Apple plans to debut a white-bodied iPhone at the end of April. The iPhone 4, which was initially released June 24, 2010, had the classic black-body style. Although Apple planned . . . Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:50:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979224857 Angela Tague 2011-04-14T13:50:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979224812 FAA Air Traffic Organization Director Hank Krakowsi resigned on Thursday, April 14 amid an investigation into multiple reports of air traffic controllers sleeping on the job. Resignation Accepted . . . Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:30:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979224812 Angela Tague 2011-04-14T13:30:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979198275 Pregnant women who risk early labor and delivery may soon be able to opt for a topical hormone-laden gel treatment during their 19th to 23rd weeks of pregnancy to ward off a preterm birth. Approximately . . . Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:05:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979198275 Angela Tague 2011-04-07T14:05:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979194866 World Financial Network National Bank (WFNNB), issuer of Fashion Bug Credit Cards, sent an email statement to customers on April 5 regarding the Epsilon email hack last week. The company warned customers . . . Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:00:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979194866 Angela Tague 2011-04-06T16:00:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979193932 On April 4, Walgreens sent an email to its customers informing them of the email leak at Epsilon, a Dallas-based marketing company, that handles email correspondence for Walgreens. The message informed . . . Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:35:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979193932 Angela Tague 2011-04-06T10:35:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979187627 A recent security breach at Epsilon, a marketing and advertising company in Dallas, has web-consumers leery of opening emails. After consumer names and email addresses were leaked over the weekend, consumers . . . Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:20:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979187627 Angela Tague 2011-04-04T13:20:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979183089 Move over fuel-efficient engines: It's time to welcome fungus to the green vehicle movement. Ford Motor Company and Evocative Design of Green Island, N.Y. are developing mushroom-based auto parts to build environmentally . . . Sat, 02 Apr 2011 16:15:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979183089 Angela Tague 2011-04-02T16:15:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979164046 B vitamins are known for their energy-boosting properties. But, what exactly are B vitamins and how can I get them from whole foods? Choose fresh whole fruits, raw vegetables, dried legumes and lean . . . Sat, 26 Mar 2011 07:16:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979164046 Angela Tague 2011-03-26T07:16:53Z