FAU patents therapy aid

A student at Florida Atlantic University, working with her professor who is also chairman of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, created a robotic device to help rehabilitate muscles damaged by stroke or Parkinson’s disease.

Major rule changes eyed for vehicles-for-hire
If you hire someone to drive you places, or if your literally on the other side of the car and operate the so-called “vehicle for hire”, you’ll be interested in the workshop discussion tomorrow among Palm Beach County Commissioners. The discussion will also consider the hiring of one additional clerk to assist in administering the revised ordinance, said commissioners.

Developers may get extra time to get permits
The Boca Raton City Council, sitting today as the Community Redevelopment Agency, may ease the time limits given to developers to obtain permits for commercial projects. This would apply to new and currently approved projects, even those under construction, the amendment says.

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BUSINESS

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• West Boca Chamber sets networking event
• Planners approve proposal for new hotel in Boca Raton
• Barry Kaye College of Business earns reaccreditation

WEEKEND

• Beautiful People Play in Paradise in Comedy-Adventure “Fool’s Gold”
• Free concert for kids set Feb. 16 at Amphitheater
• ‘Dueling Divas’ to perform at FAU
• Eva Longoria Parker Stars as a “Dead Body”
• Lovable “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” Romp at Broward Center
• Aftermath of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Dramatized in “Persepolis”