Gorgeous pictures of top california State parks picked by myrthachang 3 years ago

Lawmakers across the country are sponsoring resolutions — most of them only symbolic — asserting state sovereignty, in effect the right to ignore any federal law or policies they deem unconstitutional, including the stimulus bill, the No Child Left Behind Act and any new assault rifle ban. picked by lynxears 9 months ago

The New York State Health Department is now requiring mandatory seasonal and swine flu vaccinations for all hospital, home health and hospice workers. No other state or city agency in America has such a requirement, and a coalition of local health care workers unions are considering filing a lawsuit to block it. picked by suebe 2 months ago

Alaska State Defense Force The mis­sion of the Alaska State Defense Force is to main­tain an orga­nized, trained mil­i­tary force, capa­ble of timely and effec­tive response to state emer­gen­cies, or, on other occa­sions deemed appro­pri­ate by the Gov­er­nor, to pro­vide mil­i­tary assis­tance to civil and... read full post picked by Bornbad 3 months ago

GRAFTON TWP. — Animal rescuers sobbed as they assisted starving farm animals found Wednesday in a barn behind a home on state Route 83. A weak brown-and-white mare was led to a trailer after rescuers from Friendship Animal Protective League responded to an anonymous complaint with assistance from the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office. picked by TraumaMamma 5 months ago

The Empire State Building has been a lot of colors throughout the years, but it may become permanently green. picked by suebe 8 months ago

A Massachusetts State Police officer lost his Logan airport billet and got a written reprimand after getting a manicure while in uniform. Hope that was one good manicure, trooper picked by suebe 3 weeks ago

A daring parachute jumper sued the owners of the Empire State Building Tuesday because security guards prevented his leap from the New York structure in 2006. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

In the shadow of the Empire State Building lies an “automotive Bermuda Triangle” - a five-block radius where vehicles mysteriously die. picked by tigertony 2 years ago

An entertaining look at what should be written on state welcome signs. picked by tontodiablo 1 year ago

A senior Palestinian official has said the Palestinians ought to unilaterally declare a state if peace talks with Israel do not succeed.

Good luck, chaps. picked by mahler87 2 years ago

In the formation of droplets in a stream of falling sand, scientists have witnessed a dynamic that points beyond the boundaries of traditional physics, and may represent one aspect of a fifth state of matter. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

A brewery has launched a low alcohol beer called Nanny State after being branded irresponsible for creating the UK's "strongest beer".

Update to this. picked by nateebiinature 2 months ago

Texas students will have four more words to remember when they head back to class this month and begin reciting the state's pledge of allegiance. picked by ReBoot 2 years ago

A man says when he bought old file cabinets at a recent state surplus auction, he was surprised to find Ohio personnel files inside.

Tom Gary says the documents included Social Security numbers, medical histories and salaries of five former state employees. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

The cash-strapped University of California - forced to lay off employees, cut pay and offer fewer classes because of deep cuts in state funding - has now agreed to lend the state nearly $200 million.
*Seriously* picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

That's my team, baby! picked by sykeo56 2 years ago

They call it resuscitation science. It's a new area of research at the University of Pennsylvania, where a Center for Resuscitation Science opened less than a year ago, and where the line between life and death is shifting. picked by deepchill 2 years ago

According to an investigation by Thomas P. DiNapoli, the Comptroller of the State of New York, there are 1,788 dentists in that state who collectively billed New York’s Medicaid program $2.9 million over a 5-year period for 21,752 services on 6,512 people with full dentures. In other words, they’re billing for dental work on people who have not one tooth. picked by bingo 8 months ago

Strevell was indicted on federal charges in 2005 related to his work for the Institute for Entrepreneurship, and the related not-for-profit Institute for Entrepreneurship, Inc. The Institute for Entrepreneurship was developed by the State University of New York to support small business efforts in the state. Strevell admitted using his position as executive director to enrich himself and his rela... read full post picked by dollyllama 8 months ago