Review: Searching for booty in 'Fool's Gold' Feb 9, 2008
Review: Searching for booty in 'Fool's Gold. Article:Review: Searching for booty in 'Fool's Gold':/c/a/2008/02/07/DD96UT9M5. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Janitor Acquitted In Car-Crash Deaths Feb 9, 2008
FAIRFIELD / Janitor acquitted of murder in car-crash deaths / Defense argued he had seizure in wreck that hurt 10 others (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Nev. Man Gets Life Term for Killing Wife Feb 9, 2008
Man Gets Life Term for Killing Wife. Man Gets Life Term for Killing Wife:/n/a/2008/02/08/national/a142517S98. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
digestSAN FRANCISCO Trial set in death of homeless woman Feb 9, 2008
digestSAN FRANCISCO / Trial set in death of homeless woman (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Shaking Off MSFT's Pursuit Feb 9, 2008
Yahoo weighs outsourcing search ads to Google. Article:Yahoo weighs outsourcing search ads to Google:/c/a/2008/02/08/BUKJUV81T.DTL Article:Yahoo weighs outsourcing search ads to Google:/c/a/2008/02/08/BUKJUV81T.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Detroit 3 auto dealers preparing for rough times In S.F. for convention... Feb 9, 2008
Detroit 3 auto dealers preparing for rough times / In S.F. for convention and programs on how to survive 2008. " Automakers this year also could again offer zero percent loans through their finance arms and other incentives to help spur sales. But 2008 may be toughest for dealers who sell cars and trucks made by the Detroit Three, all of which saw sales declines last year and all of which are in the midst of restructuring. "It's going to be an interesting year," said Paul Gaudet Sr., owner of a... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
French Trader Probe Widens Feb 9, 2008
French Court Places Trader in Detention. Article:French Court Places Trader in Detention:/n/a/2008/02/08/financial/f051057S22. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Consumer confidence lower Feb 9, 2008
Consumer Confidence Sinks Even Lower. Article:Consumer Confidence Sinks Even Lower:/n/a/2008/02/08/national/w005409S80. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Polaroid will stop making its film Inventor of instant photos abandons the... Feb 9, 2008
Polaroid will stop making its film / Inventor of instant photos abandons the technology (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Ex-batboy gets probation in steroids case Feb 9, 2008
Saturday, February 9, 2008. (02-08) 11:39 PST SAN FRANCISCO -- A former New York Mets batboy who says he provided performance-enhancing drugs to a long list of major-league baseball players was put on five years' probation Friday and fined $18,575 for dealing steroids and laundering money. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Some kids' programs Dad likes even more Feb 9, 2008
Some kids' programs Dad likes even more. Article:Some kids' programs Dad likes even more:/c/a/2008/02/07/DD6PUTTOD.DTL Article:Some kids' programs Dad likes even more:/c/a/2008/02/07/DD6PUTTOD.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Meet my hot new stripper wife Turns out the mid-life crisis is a cruel... Feb 9, 2008
Meet my hot new stripper wife / Turns out the mid-life crisis is a cruel global phenomenon. Turns out the mid-life crisis is a cruel global phenomenon. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
MIND IF WE PLAY THROUGH? Feb 9, 2008
MIND IF WE PLAY THROUGH. Article:MIND IF WE PLAY THROUGH. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Vince Vaughn Is Money Feb 9, 2008
Review: 'Wild West' tour has plenty of drama. Article:Review: 'Wild West' tour has plenty of drama:/c/a/2008/02/07/DDRFUSTRG.DTL Article:Review: 'Wild West' tour has plenty of drama:/c/a/2008/02/07/DDRFUSTRG.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Moving 'Mountains' Feb 9, 2008
The story of a book that is moving 'Mountains. The story of a book that is moving 'Mountains. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Analysis: Romney didn't impress voters or earn trust Feb 9, 2008
NEWS ANALYSIS / Romney didn't impress voters - many also didn't trust him. But in Mitt Romney's case, that was harder to discern," said Terry Holt, an adviser to President Bush's 2004 campaign. "There is too much uncertainty about who Mitt Romney really is. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Report slams mayor on staff salaries Feb 9, 2008
Saturday, February 9, 2008. San Francisco city departments responsible for serving homeless people and making the city's buses and trains run on time spend more than $1 million a year - money from their own budgets - to pay the salaries of Mayor Gavin Newsom's staff members, according to a blistering city report scheduled to be released next week. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
President Urges Republicans To Unite Feb 9, 2008
Bush Urges Republicans to Unite in Race. Article:Bush Urges Republicans to Unite in Race:/n/a/2008/02/08/politics/p095910S71. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
MSNBC's Chelsea comment angers Hillary Feb 9, 2008
MSNBC's Chelsea Comment Angers Clinton. Article:MSNBC's Chelsea Comment Angers Clinton:/n/a/2008/02/08/politics/p112844S74. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Brokered Dem Convention Appears Likely Feb 9, 2008
Brokered Dem convention looking more likely. Article:Brokered Dem convention looking more likely:/c/a/2008/02/06/MNN0UT8M5. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Today on the presidential campaign trail Feb 9, 2008
By The Associated Press. Friday, February 8, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Feb 9, 2008
" As the successor to founding "Tonight. " host Steve Allen, high-school dropout and game-show veteran Paar made America stay up past its bedtime by the layered appeal of his own uncompromisingly adult company. In an important sense, by making television matter as midnight approached, he helped the medium mature. "I kid you not," he said, in his signature line -- and title of his 1960 memoir. Even his syntax was grown-up. Paar was a master of irony before it became a reflexive cultural pose. He... (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
Hope For Dad Found On Net Feb 9, 2008
Son finds hope for dying father on Internet. Article:Son finds hope for dying father on Internet:/c/a/2008/02/07/MN98UFMFG.DTL Article:Son finds hope for dying father on Internet:/c/a/2008/02/07/MN98UFMFG.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Israel shocks boars to stop border alarms Feb 9, 2008
Israel Shocks Boars to Stop False Alarms. Article:Israel Shocks Boars to Stop False Alarms:/n/a/2008/02/07/international/i195816S15. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
And Boy, Are My Flippers Tired Feb 9, 2008
Turtle Swims From Indonesia to Oregon. Article:Turtle Swims From Indonesia to Oregon:/n/a/2008/02/07/national/a193952S28. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Bad Cops, Bad Cops, Whatcha Gonna Do? Feb 9, 2008
Police Video 'Captures' Naughty Cops. Article:Police Video 'Captures' Naughty Cops:/n/a/2008/02/08/national/a093613S32. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Dog survives weeklong avalanche ordeal Feb 9, 2008
By AMY BETH HANSON, Associated Press Writer. Thursday, February 7, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Rocket fuel found in milk in California Feb 9, 2008
" The Environmental Working Group study found levels averaging 1.3 parts per billion and ranging up to 3.6 parts per billion, while the state tests found levels from 1.5 to 10.6 parts per billion. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the California Environmental Protection Agency and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection -- the only government agencies to directly address the chemical -- recommend low exposure levels. Perchlorate leaches into groundwater and rivers from... (Yahoo News -- Food Safety)
Device allows walkers to generate power Feb 9, 2008
" Other people have thought of rotational devices around joints, Rome said, "but what's really clever is these guys only turn on resistance when the person is trying to brake, so it helps you. " Rome, who was not part of the research team, previously developed a backpack that generates electricity from the movement of the person carrying it. The backpack was comfortable, so it was an easy sell, he said. Whether the knee generator is practical will depend on it being comfortable so people will... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Ethanol from corn may worsen warming Feb 9, 2008
Use the right biofuels, but don't require too much too fast. Right now we're making almost exclusively the wrong biofuels. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
3.1 earthquake hits near Pacifica Feb 9, 2008
1 earthquake hits near Pacifica. 1 earthquake hits near Pacifica:/c/a/2008/02/07/BAH1UU4UE.DTL Article:3. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Moderate Quake Rattles Baja California Feb 9, 2008
Saturday, February 9, 2008. (02-09) 01:26 PST LOS ANGELES, (AP). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Study: Acupuncture May Boost Pregnancy Feb 9, 2008
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE, AP Medical Writer. Friday, February 8, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Murdered man's lifesaving gift unites parents with new friend Feb 9, 2008
" Engilbertsson, a recipient of Anton Segal's organs, could say nothing in return. Her eyes welled with tears. Segal's death came from one crushing blow to the head with a club. The death marked the end of one life and the continuation of others. It showed the impact of a single life that suddenly ends. His left kidney and pancreas went to Engilbertsson, who lives in San Leandro and did not miss a day of the trial. She was joined by transplant proponents and recipients. "They've come every day... (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
The Sipping News: Airlines with top-flight wine lists Feb 9, 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008. If you're the kind of traveler who picks your airline by its wine list, you'll want to know that American Airlines just aced out Air France and Air New Zealand for the best business class list in London-based Business Traveller magazine's annual Cellar in the Sky Awards. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Gunman kills 5 at City Council meeting Feb 9, 2008
" McNichols said the shooter first fired at police Officer Tom Ballman. She said she looked up to see the officer shot in the head. She said Thornton then targeted Public Works Director Kenneth Yost, who was sitting in front of McNichols. He also was hit in the head, she said. "After that, I was on my stomach under the chairs," she said. "I laid on my stomach waiting to get shot. Oh God, it was a horror. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Court weighs computer privacy Feb 9, 2008
If Boucher knows the password, it only exists in his mind. " Niedermeier said a Secret Service computer expert testified that the only way to access Boucher's computer without knowing the password would be to use an automated system that guesses passwords, but that process could take years. The government has appealed the ruling. Neither defense attorney James Budreau nor Vermont U.S. Attorney Thomas Anderson would discuss the charge. "This has been the case we've all been expecting," said... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Nina Reiser's last two cell phone calls went to estranged husband Feb 9, 2008
Article:Nina Reiser's last two cell phone calls went to estrang:/c/a/2008/02/07/BAH1UU562. DTL Article:Nina Reiser's last two cell phone calls went to estrang:/c/a/2008/02/07/BAH1UU562. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Rescued frigatebird freed on Catalina Island Feb 9, 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008. A big, gangly tropical bird that got blown way off course and ended up in a Healdsburg tree was successfully released on Catalina Island this week, happily ending an unusual Alice-in-Wonderland-type saga. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Organized-crime busts net a cast of colorful characters Feb 9, 2008
" The indictment names three Gambino family "captains," three acting "captains," and 16 family "soldiers" with numerous counts of racketeering and extortion, most of which carry prison sentences of up to 25 years. "These charges strike at the very core of the Gambino family," U.S. Attorney Benton Campbell said at a news conference . The sweep is the result of a multiyear investigation that involved, among other things, an informant who infiltrated the Gambino family and provided authorities with... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Making A Difference Feb 9, 2008
The story of a book that is moving 'Mountains. Article:The story of a book that is moving 'Mountains':/c/a/2008/02/07/DDI9UOVJR.DTL Article:The story of a book that is moving 'Mountains':/c/a/2008/02/07/DDI9UOVJR.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Wine lovers: He's passionate about red, she's devoted to white - how to bridge the color divide Feb 9, 2008
Article:Wine lovers: He's passionate about red, she's devoted t:/c/a/2008/02/07/WI88UQ1U8. DTL Article:Wine lovers: He's passionate about red, she's devoted t:/c/a/2008/02/07/WI88UQ1U8. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Son finds hope for dying father on Internet Feb 9, 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008. Anup Savla scoured the Internet for something to save his father, who was dying in India from a devastating brain cancer. (San Francisco Chronicle)
How hummingbirds chirp: It's all in the tail Feb 9, 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008. Christopher Clark went to Strawberry Canyon in Berkeley and got a bad case of poison oak. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Some kids' programs Dad likes even more Feb 9, 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008. There's a TV series with a lengthy collection of episodes cluttering up my TiVo. (San Francisco Chronicle)
In our glasses: What we're drinking Feb 9, 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008. 2005 Mills Reef Hawkes Bay Reserve Merlot Malbec ($17). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Microsoft shares tumble in wake of Yahoo bid Feb 9, 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008. Stock quotes, portfolio, funds and more. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Time for Richmond to stand up to Chevron Feb 9, 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008. Chip Johnson Archive. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bank of America settles old trust suit Feb 9, 2008
For Bank of America, the case began in 1992 when it acquired Security Pacific Bank, and discovered that Security Pacific's trust-management department had systematically overcharged some trusts between 1974 and 1990. The first public notice of this discovery came in 1993 when The Chronicle reported that Bank of America had set aside $50 million to refund the overcharges, with interest. (Yahoo News -- Banking & Financial Services)
Man Arrested In Attacks On Berkeley's Elderly Feb 8, 2008
Man arrested in string of attacks on elderly in Berkeley. Article:Man arrested in string of attacks on elderly in Berkele:/c/a/2008/02/06/MNF6UT8CK.DTL Article:Man arrested in string of attacks on elderly in Berkele:/c/a/2008/02/06/MNF6UT8CK.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Man charged in killing of wife found on porch Feb 8, 2008
Thursday, February 7, 2008. (02-06) 16:10 PST RICHMOND - A Richmond man has been charged with murdering his estranged wife, whose body was found last week on her front porch, a prosecutor said today. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Fairfield janitor acquitted of killing two, injuring 10 Feb 8, 2008
FAIRFIELD / Janitor acquitted of murder in car-crash deaths / Defense argued he had seizure in wreck that hurt 10 others (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Georgia Drivers Gawk at Runaway Emu Feb 8, 2008
Thursday, February 7, 2008. (02-07) 19:32 PST Appling, Ga. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Feds: New Charges in 7 Old Mob Killings Feb 8, 2008
By The Associated Press. Thursday, February 7, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Consumer Confidence Sinks Even Lower Feb 8, 2008
By JEANNINE AVERSA, AP Economics Writer. Friday, February 8, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Congress OKs plan to boost economy Bipartisan vote speeds stimulus package... Feb 8, 2008
Congress OKs plan to boost economy / Bipartisan vote speeds stimulus package to president for signature. " The compromise, he said in a statement after the Senate acted, was "an example of bipartisan cooperation at a time when the American people most expect it. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Jobless claims decline Feb 8, 2008
Claims for Unemployment Benefits Decline. Article:Claims for Unemployment Benefits Decline:/n/a/2008/02/07/national/w053436S01. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
TIC'd Off By S.F.'s Rules Feb 8, 2008
TIC owners decry S.F. condo conversion rules. Article:TIC owners decry S.F. condo conversion rules:/c/a/2008/02/06/BUALUT8T1. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Yahoo's Crisis Manager Feb 8, 2008
Yahoo faces takeover bid with new board chair. Article:Yahoo faces takeover bid with new board chair:/c/a/2008/02/06/BU8PUSRC4. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Yahoo still undecided on offer Feb 8, 2008
Yahoo still undecided on Microsoft offer. Article:Yahoo still undecided on Microsoft offer:/c/a/2008/02/06/BUB2UTBT8. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
December credit growth slows Feb 8, 2008
Consumer Credit Growth Slows. Article:Consumer Credit Growth Slows:/n/a/2008/02/07/national/w120213S18. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Market's Fitful Day Feb 8, 2008
Stocks Finish Higher After Fitful Day. Article:Stocks Finish Higher After Fitful Day:/n/a/2008/02/07/financial/f114412S78. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
$671 Mil Merck Settlement Feb 8, 2008
Merck Settles Drug Rebate Claims. Article:Merck Settles Drug Rebate Claims:/n/a/2008/02/07/financial/f085923S68. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Foreclosures Sting Renters Feb 8, 2008
Foreclosures leave renters in the lurch. Article:Foreclosures leave renters in the lurch:/c/a/2008/02/06/MN4NUOE27. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Police Question Second Bank Trader Feb 8, 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008. (02-08) 02:43 PST PARIS, France (AP). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
