| Winehouse Gets Visa, Too Late for Awards
Amy Winehouse's work visa was approved after all, but the State Department's change of heart Friday wasn't in time for her to make the trip to Sunday's Grammy Awards. Instead, the rehabbing British singer will go ahead with the backup plan that was concocted while her visa was still in limbo: a live performance, via satellite, from a studio in London where she will also accept any awards that may come her way. Winehouse and her acclaimed "Back to Black" album are nominated for Grammys in six categories. .
Mix1 Protein, Energy Beverage Has A Buzz
Wes Brasher was managing the nonalcoholic beverage business for 7-Eleven Inc. in Dallas when he decided to make a lifestyle change. After relocating to Loveland 5 1/2 years ago, he not only changed his and his family's lifestyle, but he is helping other people change theirs. Brasher, who started a beverage consulting business in Colorado, is one of the founders of mix1, a Boulder-based protein and antioxidant drink that is a convenient beverage for busy people who want to eat healthfully. Brasher teamed with Greg Stroh, co-founder of natural fruit juice maker Izze Beverage Co., and health expert James Rouse to create mix1, which has been in the works since October 2005, Brasher said. After Pepsi bought Izze in September 2006, Stroh paired with Rouse -- also known as "Dr.
His goal: Making state
Graham is the No. 1 team in the country, according to most rating services. Here is what Brian Brakeman, author of "The Brakeman Reports," the bible for high school wrestling in Ohio, says about Carter and Brascetta: "Brascetta dominates the Goshen District with one exception - the incredible Carter (who) went into overtime with Brascetta....Carter is difficult to wrestle - very strong, with good movement and some unorthodox techniques. The crowd is always on his side. So am I." Four wrestlers in each weight class will advance this weekend to the district tournament in Goshen. Carter is one of the favorites to advance. After district is state. "Making state would be a dream-come-true for me," Carter says. "Oney and Greg are used to going to state.
Dr. Mirta Roses Sworn In For 2nd Term At PAHO, USA
Dr. Mirta Roses, the first woman in charge of the oldest health institution in the world, begins her second term as Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), saying "As we envision the future, we can dare to dream about events that will become a part of the long history of successes achieved by those who came before us."
In a ceremony with authorities from several countries and regional organizations, Dr. Roses took the oath of office from the Minister of Health of Chile, Dr. María Soledad Barría, who was President of the 27th Pan American Sanitary Conference.
"This is above all a day of commitment. Today I renew my oath to devote myself tirelessly, day by day, hour by hour, to keeping PAHO at the forefront of the response to the regional and global challenges in public health and, particularly, to serve as an instrument for bringing good health to the most neglected, vulnerable, marginalized, and excluded populations," she said.
Welcome to Death Valley
Others would just say, "Death Valley" and leave it at that. But not LSU. Here, it's "Welcome to Death Valley." That's beautiful. It's like descending into Hell and finding a sign that reads, "Satan Invites You to Enjoy Eternal Damnation." .
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