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Blue Star Mothers continue their resurgence in Minnesota Band of mothers. Thats what the Star Tribune headline said last year, referring to the growth of Blue Star Mothers, a support organization of moms who have sons or daughters serving in the military -- many in hostile situations. Minnesota has been at the heart of a nationwide resurgence of the organization, and it hasnt let up. An update: Whats new with Blue Star Mothers? The metro area, ... Melee at the Blue Cross Arena Championship Saturday in Section V basketball turned chaotic at the Blue Cross Arena. Rochester police say more than half a dozen people were arrested after fights broke out just before 8:00. The fights started after the Aquinas Institute and Franklin High School game. Duke’s dependency on defense starting to take its toll on Blue Devils The one thing that’s kept the Duke Blue Devils alive in ACC play this season is the one thing bettors should be worried about heading into this Sunday’s Tobacco Road showdown with North Carolina . With a fumbling offense and ... Devil Rays 5, Blue Jays 4, 6 innings DUNEDIN, Fla. Scott Kazmir got only four outs today and gave up a two-run homer to Troy Glaus, but the Devil Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-to-4 in a game shortened to... Women’s Tennis Routs Blue Raiders HUNTINGTON, W.Va.; March 3, 2007 – After a disappointing loss to the Marshall Thundering Herd Friday, the Penn State women’s tennis team (4-6, 0-1) came out firing Saturday against Middle Tennessee State, topping the Blue Raiders, 6-1. Blue Cross marks another record quarter Another record fourth quarter for Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina pushed the companys 2006 profit to $189.4 million, but rising medical costs mean a premium increase is likely, officials say. Report: Blue Cross pays top executive $3.1 million Executives at nonprofit health insurer Blue Cross were paid double-digit raises last year despite criticism for big profits and premium increases. Blue Cross Blue Shields Gives Raises to Top Execs The annual report from Blue Cross and Blue Shield shows that the states largest insurer paid its top executive three-point-one million dollars last year.Thats a 22 percent raise for chief executive Robert Greczyn Jr. The News and Observer of Raleigh obtained the annual report yesterday from state regulators. Blue Cross CEO got $2.2M bonus in 2006 Bob Greczyn, chief executive of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, received a $2.2 million bonus in 2006 to boost his total compensation to $3.1 million for the year, according to information the company filed with the state Department of Insurance. Blue Star Mothers gear up for Easter mailing The Rio Rancho Blue Star Mothers are once again soliciting addresses of active-duty military personnel from Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Corrales, and Albuquerques West Side as well as donations of gifts for the troops. |