Technology Lets You Command a Computer With Gestures Nov 21, 2009
Tom Kaneshige, CIO.com. Friday, November 20, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Landlords pay $300,000 for evicting helper dog Nov 21, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009. (11-20) 16:02 PST SACRAMENTO -- Michele Warner lives in physical and mental pain and coped, for a while, with the help of a mixed Labrador retriever-German shepherd named Nellie. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
YouTube to add automatic captions to aid deaf Nov 21, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009. Google Inc. announced Thursday that it is using speech recognition technology to create automatic captions for certain videos on YouTube, helping the deaf and hearing impaired to access a rapidly growing form of online content. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Oakland teen shot to death answering front door Nov 21, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009. (11-20) 18:20 PST OAKLAND -- When someone knocked on the door of his East Oakland home, 16-year-old Phillip Wright thought nothing of going to see who it was. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Oakland man on death row dies in hospital Nov 21, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009. An Oakland man who was sentenced to death in 1993 for the point-blank shootings of a man and a woman over a drug deal has died in a hospital, prison officials said Friday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Cell phones for seniors Nov 21, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009. 5 stars out of 5 (very good). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Police log excerpts, Nov. 19 edition Nov 21, 2009
8:23 p.m. a Billerica resident reported a red Volvo station wagon operating erratically in Monument Square heading toward Route 2 on Main Street. Friday, Nov. 13. (Concord Journal, MA)
Studio featured on 'Queer Eye' ready to sell its shares Nov 21, 2009
Article:Firm has designs on an IPO / Studio featured on 'Queer :/c/a/2004/03/25/BUG0A5QO1C1. DTL Article:Firm has designs on an IPO / Studio featured on 'Queer :/c/a/2004/03/25/BUG0A5QO1C1. (Yahoo News -- Queer Eye for the Straight Guy)
General Mobile DSTL1 Nov 21, 2009
Mark Sullivan, PC World. Friday, November 20, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Arizona police arrest parents of rape victim Nov 21, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009. (11-20) 18:48 PST PHOENIX (AP). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Google unveils Chrome OS Nov 21, 2009
James Temple, Chronicle Staff Writer. Friday, November 20, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Chrome shines, Gore opines, staffs decline Nov 21, 2009
Nancy Weil, IDG News Service\Boston Bureau. Friday, November 20, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
California unemployment rate hits 12.5 percent Nov 21, 2009
California unemployment rate hits 12. Article:California unemployment rate hits 12. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Man hit by car in Natick has surgery Nov 21, 2009
He suffered multiple injuries after being hit by a Volvo sedan and dragged 860 feet before the car came to a stop on Water Street Wednesday about 7:25 p.m., said Lt. Brian Grassey ... Police impounded the Volvo, and their investigation continues ... A driver in a car behind the Volvo saw the accident and tried to alert the Volvo driver by honking, and possibly some other actions, Grassey said. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Hurricane Electric's IPv6 network doubles Nov 21, 2009
Jim Duffy, Network World. Friday, November 20, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Three visions of all-consuming hell A boat, a flick, a reality show. Is it... Nov 21, 2009
Three visions of all-consuming hell / A boat, a flick, a reality show. Is it the apocalypse. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Four things you need to know about Apple Nov 21, 2009
Mike Elgan, Computerworld. Friday, November 20, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Dell's profit, stock drop Nov 20, 2009
By JORDAN ROBERTSON, AP Technology Writer. Thursday, November 19, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Marblehead police log: Nov. 11-16, 2009 Nov 20, 2009
Walk-in reported finding Volvo key on Middle and South streets 2:35 p.m.. MBTA bus got stuck when it could not get past truck parked wrong way on sidewalk, blowing insulation into business on Washington and State streets at 3:07 p.m.. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
49ers can even record with win over Packers Nov 20, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009. (11-19) 20:11 PST -- Despite his skill as a motivational speaker, Mike Singletary often resorts to platitudes when talking about the upcoming game being the most important one of the season for the 49ers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Second Cy Young is historic Nov 20, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009. (11-19) 21:28 PST -- Giants starter Tim Lincecum, one of baseball's most dazzling and charismatic players, made history Thursday when he won baseball's highest pitching honor, the Cy Young Award, for a second consecutive season. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Its all relative Nov 20, 2009
We ve grown and expanded our business several times, he says of the Oldsmobile dealership founded by his father Milton and uncle Allan that has grown to include Volvo, Mercedes Benz and Buick. Not too many businesses go to the next generation anymore, especially in the car business. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Ford, Subaru, Volkswagen Tapped as Safest Nov 20, 2009
In this image released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a 2010 Volvo C30 is seen during a roof crush machine pre-test on Oct. 20, 2009, in Virginia ... Ford Motor Co. and its Volvo unit received the most awards with six, followed by five awards apiece for Japanese automaker Subaru and German automaker Volkswagen AG and its Audi unit ... Ford's recipients include the Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS passenger cars and the Volvo S80 and C30 passenger cars and the XC60 and XC90 SUVs. (CBS News)
Lee Westwood holds advantage over McIlroy in Euro money chase Nov 20, 2009
In 1996 the Australian hit a famous shot in the tour s then-season finale, the Volvo Masters. Having broken his sternum in a car accident a month before the Spanish tournament he was obliged to hit a drive, one that was little more than 50 yards in length, to ensure he kept his third place on the order of merit. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ukrainian ex-prime minister's sentence reduced Nov 20, 2009
Ukrainian ex-prime minister's sentence reduced. Article:Ukrainian ex-prime minister's sentence reduced:/c/a/2009/11/18/BATK1AMQGD.DTL Article:Ukrainian ex-prime minister's sentence reduced:/c/a/2009/11/18/BATK1AMQGD.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Highway toll foes fall short on signatures Nov 20, 2009
Police did not identify the cyclist or the driver of the 2002 blue Volvo sedan involved. Police did not know the bicyclist s condition last night. (Boston Globe)
19 cars, SUVs receive awards Nov 20, 2009
Ford and its Volvo unit received the most awards with six, followed by five awards apiece for Japanese automaker Subaru and German automaker Volkswagen and its Audi unit ... LARGE CARS: Buick LaCrosse, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, Volvo S80 ... MIDSIZE CARS: Audi A3, Chevrolet Malibu (built after October), Chrysler Sebring (four-door with optional electronic stability control), Dodge Avenger, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Volkswagen Jetta (four-door), Volkswagen Passat... (The Augusta Chronicle)
'Room of Their Own': Mills College Art Museum Nov 20, 2009
Room of Their Own': Mills College Art Museum. Room of Their Own': Mills College Art Museum. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Allenby on course for big pay day in Dubai Nov 20, 2009
"It was nice. I played well. Hit the ball very well tee to green and just sort of cruised around. I think I only missed one green, which was the 17th, and I was just in between clubs there," said Allenby, who finished third in the Volvo World Matchplay and sixth in Castello Masters last month. The new grooves rule comes into effect from January next year, but Allenby decided not to wait that long.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Obama Padding Diplomatic Ranks With His Donors Nov 20, 2009
Don Beyer, a Virginia Volvo dealer who raised $745,000, has been sent to Switzerland. Alan Solomont, a Boston-based investor who helped raise $500,000, ambassador to Spain. (Newsmax)
Insurance institute salutes safe vehicles Nov 19, 2009
Ford and subsidiary Volvo have six winners, and Volkswagen/Audi has five. Detroit s Chrysler earned four awards, and two small cars from Nissan and Kia joined the ranks of the most-safe cars. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Chinese diners eat live fish on YOUTUBE... Nov 19, 2009
" In what freaking way is this in any way, shape, or form compassionate? (And please don't be obtuse by saying a fish is not a beast.) Just because PETA is often nutty doesn't mean there's no such a thing as cruelty to animals. This is incredibly cruel, and if you can't see that, there's something wrong with the way you're looking at things. This sort of thing desensitizes the conscience. Chris on November 18, 2009 at 06:31 PM I am by no means a PETA member, nor do I refrain from eating meat... (The Drudge Report)
Drive On: Who's driving that Audi TTS? No one! Nov 19, 2009
The is giving its top safety pick today to 19 passenger cars and eight sport-utility vehicles for the 2010 model year, and Ford and its subsidiary Volvo received the most picks, six. The institute substantially reduced the number of awards compared with 2009, because of tougher requirements for roof strength. (USA Today -- Money)
Ford, Subaru, VW lead safe-cars list Nov 19, 2009
and its Volvo unit received the most awards with six, followed by five awards apiece for Subaru and Volkswagen and its Audi unit ... Ford s recipients include the Taurus, Lincoln MKS, Volvo S80 and C30 passenger cars, and the XC60 and XC90 SUVs. (Boston Globe)
‘New Moon’ units Nov 19, 2009
There s nothing better to complement your new license plate frame than a shiny new Edward Cullen Volvo. Yes, Swedish car company Volvo is holding a contest to give away a Volvo XC60, the car Edward drives in New Moon. (Boston Globe)
SEC accuses Tvia exec of misrepresenting sales Nov 19, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009. (11-18) 15:05 PST -- A former executive of Tvia Inc. of Santa Clara inflated the company's revenue by $5 million by making side deals with customers and hiding them from company officials and auditors, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Why is Ford on such a roll? Nov 19, 2009
It is intresting that Ford has 6 cars in safety and Volvo has 6 ... Ford has a couple of advantages: most of their car platforms are shared globally so they are able to take advantage of top-tier engineering, including elements shared with Volvo and Mazda. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Dems hope Palin disrupts GOP's game plan Nov 19, 2009
Dems hope Palin disrupts GOP's game plan. Article:Dems hope Palin disrupts GOP's game plan:/c/a/2009/11/18/MNER1AMKDS.DTL Article:Dems hope Palin disrupts GOP's game plan:/c/a/2009/11/18/MNER1AMKDS.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Fort Myers resident McNeill joins Shark Shootout field Nov 19, 2009
Fisher, who defeated Anthony Kim to win the Volvo World Match Play, is currently fourth on the European Tours Order of Merit and finished fifth at the U.S. Open. Poulter, winner of eight international titles, was runner-up at The Players Championship this spring and was 4-1-0 in the 2008 Ryder Cup. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Amarok cracks Dakar Nov 19, 2009
A blind artist teased us with glimpses of the all-new S60 - now Volvo bares all. Digg. (iAfrica.com)
Udder shock: Woman finds 650-pound cow in pool Nov 19, 2009
Udder shock: SC woman finds 650-pound cow in pool. Article:Udder shock: SC woman finds 650-pound cow in pool:/n/a/2009/11/17/national/a191842S89. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Button signs with McLaren Nov 19, 2009
Last Updated: 03:11pm 18 Nov 2009. Life Insurance Quote. (iAfrica.com)
Volvo Unions to Quiz Geely Officials on Financing for Purchase From Ford Nov 19, 2009
Volvo Unions to Quiz Geely on Financing for Purchase From Ford - Bloomberg ... Volvo Unions to Quiz Geely on Financing for Purchase From Ford ... Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Labor leaders at Volvo Cars will today press Chinas to disclose where its getting the financial backing for a bid to buy the Swedish carmaker from. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Area auto sales worst in 2 years Nov 19, 2009
Business ology - newsjournalonline. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Truck driver killed in Mercer County Nov 18, 2009
Mr. Babiarz was driving his 2004 Volvo truck at about 7 p.m. when he drove off the traveled lane on Route 80 in Findley Township. He was hauling sheet steel at the time. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mack, Volvo engines certified by EPA Nov 18, 2009
Both Mack and Volvo Trucks North America are part of the Sweden-based Volvo Group. Most Read Stories. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
100K-pound crane topples, smashes Santa Rosa house Nov 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009. (11-17) 12:04 PST Santa Rosa, Calif. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen top list of safest new vehicles Nov 18, 2009
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is giving its top safety pick today to 19 passenger cars and eight sport utility vehicles for the 2010 model year, and Ford and its subsidiary Volvo received the most picks, six ... After Ford the Volvo, Japan's Subaru and Germany's Volkswagen and sister brand Audi came next on the list. (USA Today -- Money)
Delivers on fun and fantasy Nov 18, 2009
Dragon Age: Origins delivers on fun, fantasy. Article:Dragon Age: Origins delivers on fun, fantasy:/c/a/2009/11/16/DD3M1AJOET.DTL Article:Dragon Age: Origins delivers on fun, fantasy:/c/a/2009/11/16/DD3M1AJOET.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Vaccines on horizon for AIDS, Alzheimer's, herpes Nov 18, 2009
By LINDA A. JOHNSON, AP Business Writer. Wednesday, November 18, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Putting several brands in one ad is a risky preposition Nov 18, 2009
He recalls Ford producing a multibrand ad for marques including Aston Martin, Jaguar and Volvo, but notes that it was ineffective because many consumers did not care that Ford was then the owner of Jaguar. Phil Thomas, marketing director, household and personal care, Reckitt Benckiser, is cautious for precisely this reason. (India Times)
Two-door Small Cars Receive Good Marks in Crash Tests Nov 17, 2009
The Ford Focus and Volvo C30 received top scores in front-end, side and rear crash tests, according to tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ... He said the side test results were strong, "considering how demanding the side test is. It simulates being struck by a pickup or SUV." The vehicles range in prices from $15,305 for the Honda Civic Coupe to $23,800 for the Volvo C30. (ABC 7 News, DC)
* Media vampires, beware Nov 17, 2009
You can now buy Twilight makeup (staining lip balm, US$18); a Barbie-like Bella action figure; and the themed Volvo (the pitch: What drives Edward Cullen May Soon Drive You). New Moon, which opens on Friday in the US and had already sold out more than 1,000 screenings, is expected to be one of the biggest movies of the fall. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
S.F. meets goal of trees - but workers get ax Nov 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009. Call it a case of not seeing the forest for the trees. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Were Clemens' 'implausible' comments perjury? Nov 17, 2009
Were Clemens' 'implausible' comments perjury. Article:Were Clemens' 'implausible' comments perjury. (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
Davis calls energy crisis over Nov 17, 2009
State of emergency, in effect since '01, revoked. Friday, November 14, 2003. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
Appeals court adjusts privacy-at-work ruling Nov 17, 2009
Workers have right to expect secure PCs unless given notice. Wednesday, January 31, 2007. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
This Week in Golf - November 17th through November 22nd Nov 17, 2009
If Fisher, who won a few weeks back at the Volvo World Match Play Championship, emerges victorious, he would need McIlroy or Westwood to finish worse than second place. If Fisher wins, Kaymer can't do anything to catch him. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mercedes buys out Brawn Nov 17, 2009
Last Upd: 08:09am 17 Nov 2009. Life Insurance Quote. (iAfrica.com)
Will the trade help? Nope, but at least it's finally done Nov 17, 2009
Nope, but at least it's finally done. Article:Will the trade help. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Lotus takes two Nov 17, 2009
A blind artist teased us with glimpses of the all-new S60 - now Volvo bares all. Firetrucks are not our usual staple, but these off-road specials are too good to ignore. (iAfrica.com)
Intel raising dividend 12.5% Nov 17, 2009
Intel raising its dividend 12. Article:Intel raising its dividend 12. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Slaying suspect arrested twice in '08 Nov 17, 2009
Slaying suspect arrested twice in '08. Article:Slaying suspect arrested twice in '08:/c/a/2009/11/16/BA111ALDEL.DTL Article:Slaying suspect arrested twice in '08:/c/a/2009/11/16/BA111ALDEL.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
'Volvo keeps rights to technology' Nov 17, 2009
Volvo keeps rights to technology in Geely plan - paper- International Business-News-The Economic Times ... Volvo keeps rights to technology in Geely plan - paper17 Nov 2009, 0953 hrs IST, REUTERS ... SHANGHAI: Ford Motor's Volvo car unit will retain the rights for its licenced technologies, while its Chinese bidder Geely will get the right to use the technologies, a Geely spokesman was quoted as saying on Tuesday. (India Times)
Game, set but not quite match for Rickard's tennis court Nov 17, 2009
While Rickard's firm has stakes in the vacuum cleaning powerhouse Godfreys, the book retailer Borders-Angus & Robertson and Hoyts, Christer's outfit Cevian Capital has stakes in the Stockholm Stock Exchange and Volvo. GOLDFINGERED. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
