It Has to Be Better. That is the prevailing sentiment as the Pac-10’s teams begin organized workouts on Sept. 15. A conference with history and pride and tradition barely got two teams in to the NCAA field last spring, and the prospects for drastic improvement just aren’t that good.

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There is a rare but disturbing trend among some young women — that’s really only come to light in the past few years — because of how their bodies light up in an ultrasound.

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Photo by Dave Chapman The ribbon is cut for the grand reopening of Muddy Duck Auto Wash, 17879 Vreeland Road, in Brownstown Township. SLATS Enterprises of Grosse Ile recently bought the 24-hour, self-serve facility, which has a touchless automatic car wash, bays for owners to wash their cars, vending supplies and vacuums. SLATS is composed of four sisters — Shannon Horak, Amy Connelly, Tracy …

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In a game that was actually bizarre, the Auburn Tigers were forced into a unique game plan. In an incredible show of fan support the stadium was sold out and nine of 10 people were armed with their cowbells. The noise level was actually so high it was a threat for hearing damage. Mississippi State came to play and they did just that. While Auburn won every statistical category, there was little …

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Although self help and new age materials may seem like an easy way to help improve a state of mind or way of life, they are part of an ever-growing industry and can be dangerous under the right circumstances. According to marketmedia.com, self-improvement is a $9.

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The Korn/Ferry Institute today announced the release of FYI For Insight, the latest addition to the FYI/For Your Improvement portfolio of Leadership products. FYI For Insight starts individuals on a path toward improvement by building self-awareness. Â

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Whether a Lowe’s Home Improvement Store can be built in Kill Devil Hills will be considered and perhaps decided by the town’s board of commissioners during its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. In the meantime, opponents of the project are urging residents to sign an online petition aimed at stopping the project.

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Community Resource Service’s free Personal Development program, which is in its fifth year of operation, is expanding. The program added a development committee and brought in college-level instructors to help residents improve their situations.

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Americans’ self-reported consumer spending averaged $63 per day in August — $5 less than in July, and down slightly from $65 in August 2009. Both upper-income and middle-/lower-income spending are running at the depressed 2009 “new normal” rate.

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By: Danny Davis Every 10 years, K-State must complete a self-review process to renew its NCAA accreditation, said Ruth Dyer, senior vice-provost. This year marks the third time K-State has participated in the self-review process. In 2002, K-State was awarded full …

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