http://www.bocanews.com/ BocaNews.com delivers the latest interesting news and articles on the latest technology, entertainment, automotive, and more. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:31:32 -0400 http://www.bocanews.com/columnists/taking-stock-by-malcolm-berko/0147taking-stock-by-malcolm-berko.htm http://www.bocanews.com/columnists/taking-stock-by-malcolm-berko/0147taking-stock-by-malcolm-berko.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0400 Dear Mr. Berko: Please tell me what you think of United Airlines as an 18-month to 24-month investment. Several brokers recommend it. With oil prices falling, more people will be able to travel and I think United, the second biggest airline in the world, could profit very nicely. I can afford to buy $10,000 worth, or about 1,190 shares Taking Stock, by Malcolm Berko http://www.bocanews.com/local-news/temple-beth-el-breaks-ground-for-west-boca-campus-02589.htm http://www.bocanews.com/local-news/temple-beth-el-breaks-ground-for-west-boca-campus-02589.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0400 The new West Boca campus of Temple Beth El will bear the name of the two members of the congregation who co-chair, and donated to, the “Building Tomorrow Today” capital campaign. When completed, the western education center will be called Temple Beth El of Boca Raton’s Beck Family Campus. Local News http://www.bocanews.com/police-blotter/police-blotter-boca-raton2014.htm http://www.bocanews.com/police-blotter/police-blotter-boca-raton2014.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0400 Boca Raton police are investigating a report that a juvenile stole a tube of toothpaste from the CVS Pharmacy on West Glades Road just before 2 p.m. Sept. 10, said police. A loss prevention officer said he saw the boy put the toothpaste in his pocket and run from the store. When police located the juvenile, he denied taking the toothpaste.... Police Blotter http://www.bocanews.com/business-news/boca-raton-city-council-sets-hearing-for-yamato-crossing-plan-08642.htm http://www.bocanews.com/business-news/boca-raton-city-council-sets-hearing-for-yamato-crossing-plan-08642.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0400 Since going back into regular session in early September, the Boca Raton City Council has held a string of public hearings that drew large number of residents. It appears the house will be packed again at the next council meeting Oct. 15. Business News http://www.bocanews.com/local-news/new-doctor-at-brch-54270.htm http://www.bocanews.com/local-news/new-doctor-at-brch-54270.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0400 Grant I.S. Disick, MD, has been named to the Boca Raton Community Hospital medical staff, in urology. Local News http://www.bocanews.com/local-news/peter-baronoff-resigns-from-boca-city-council-to-care-for-severely-ill-wife-89246.htm http://www.bocanews.com/local-news/peter-baronoff-resigns-from-boca-city-council-to-care-for-severely-ill-wife-89246.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0400 Boca Raton City Councilman Peter Baronoff, re-elected in March to his second term, former chairman of the Community Redevelopment Agency and the city’s current deputy mayor, will step down from the city’s legislative body Nov. 30 to care for his ailing wife, Malinda. He turned in his letter of resignation Monday, effective Nov. 1 Local News http://www.bocanews.com/local-news/gilbert-had-vision-for-boca-08524.htm http://www.bocanews.com/local-news/gilbert-had-vision-for-boca-08524.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0400 Gordon Gilbert was a humble, quiet man from America’s Midwest (Ohio, specifically) when he arrived in Boca Raton in 1965. But in the four decades since, he’s had a hand in some pretty dynamic projects – and has helped Boca live up to its name as a “City Within a Park.” Local News http://www.bocanews.com/columnists/earthtalktm-08642.htm http://www.bocanews.com/columnists/earthtalktm-08642.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0400 Dear EarthTalk: I’ve suddenly been seeing a lot of those tiny “Smart Cars” around. Who makes them and what is their fuel efficiency? And I’m all for fuel efficiency, but are these cars safe? Columnists http://www.bocanews.com/local-news/employee-honored-08546.htm http://www.bocanews.com/local-news/employee-honored-08546.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0400 LeeAnn Carpenter has been named full time employee of the month for August in the Boca Raton Recreation Services Department. She received five nominations, each one giving examples of how she is wiling to help others. Cherie Levinson from Recreation Services said LeeAnn helps co-workers complete evaluations, helps with documentation and has... Local News http://www.bocanews.com/business-news/fpl-gives-1-million-to-salvation-army-for-poor-who-can-t-pay-bills-08253.htm http://www.bocanews.com/business-news/fpl-gives-1-million-to-salvation-army-for-poor-who-can-t-pay-bills-08253.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0400 FPL Group Foundation presents the Salvation Army with a $1 million statewide donation to provide emergency assistance to the company’s most vulnerable customers across Florida Business News