Books explore Michelangelo, Sistine Chapel Nov 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009. (11-19) 04:00 PST VATICAN CITY. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
S.F. Opera's trick: Fiery flash leaves no ash Nov 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009. During Act 1 of Verdi's "Otello" at the San Francisco Opera, a mob gathers to exult in Otello's victory over the Turkish fleet. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
'Lay of the Land': Look at post-Prop. 8 terrain Nov 20, 2009
Lay of the Land': Look at post-Prop. Article:'Lay of the Land': Look at post-Prop. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Gary Masters gives ballet a modern spin Nov 20, 2009
Mary Ellen Hunt, Special to The Chronicle. Thursday, November 19, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
When pirate radio put the 'arr!' in rock Nov 20, 2009
When pirate radio put the 'arr. Article:When pirate radio put the 'arr. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Virtual success Nov 20, 2009
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Smith, Rodgers forever linked by 2005 NFL draft Nov 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009. (11-18) 22:04 PST -- From the Green Room to Green Bay, Aaron Rodgers is happy that the sequence of events at the 2005 NFL draft conspired to make him a Packer. (San Francisco Chronicle)
More people fall behind in state taxes Nov 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009. At the same time California is trying to speed up income tax revenue, people who owe the state taxes are paying more slowly. (San Francisco Chronicle)
11 Things: The Movie Was Better Than the Book Nov 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009. Stephenie Meyer's teen angst-fest sucks all the fun out of vampire mythology. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Karzai walks tightrope in inaugural address Nov 20, 2009
Deb Riechmann,Kathy Gannon, Associated Press. Thursday, November 19, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
S.F. nurtures female execs, study finds Nov 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009. A glass ceiling still looms over California companies, although it's less prevalent in San Francisco, according to a report to be released today. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Berkeley eases limits on noise Nov 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009. Berkeley hills neighbors were screeching mad Wednesday after the City Council unanimously agreed to relax the noise limits for downtown nightclubs, sending the thumps and howls of late-night music wafting uphill to their homes. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Newsom chats up S.F. employers for jobs Nov 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009. Mayor Gavin Newsom's meeting Wednesday with 25 or so of the city's major employers to get them to participate in the federally funded Jobs Now program went swimmingly, I'm told by people in the room. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Give in on same-sex benefits, judge orders feds Nov 20, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009. (11-19) 17:14 PST SAN FRANCISCO -- The chief federal appeals court judge in San Francisco bluntly ordered the Obama administration Thursday to stop resisting his finding that the wife of a lesbian court employee was entitled to government insurance coverage. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Can Ward take a punch? We'll find out Nov 20, 2009
Can Ward take a punch. Article:Can Ward take a punch. (San Francisco Chronicle)
San Francisco facing $500 million deficit Nov 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009. The mayor's budget chief is expected to announce today that the projected deficit for the next fiscal year teeters near $500 million - a more ominous outlook than had been revealed Monday. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bay Area not maverick enough to read Palin book Nov 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009. It might as well have cooties. (San Francisco Chronicle)
"New Moon" kisses up to its fans Nov 20, 2009
Review: 'Twilight Saga: New Moon. Article:Review: 'Twilight Saga: New Moon':/c/a/2009/11/19/DD0O1AN7L9. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Prep football first-round playoff schedule Nov 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009. (11-18) 21:49 PST -- SAN FRANCISCO SECTION. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lexus opens up Nov 19, 2009
BMW 3 SERIES 320d Immaculate Condition, Titanium Silver. BMW 3 SERIES. (iAfrica.com)
ANALYSIS Well, maybe it's Lincecum Nov 19, 2009
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James' 18 points lead No. 3 Texas past W. Carolina Nov 19, 2009
By JIM VERTUNO, AP Sports Writer. Wednesday, November 18, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Target might be considering Metreon location Nov 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Big box retail did not factor into the original plans for the Metreon in 1999 when Sony built the mall in San Francisco as a technology and entertainment center near the heart of one the city's major arts districts. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Judge again to consider unsealing Jackson warrant Nov 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009. (11-18) 04:00 PST Las Vegas, NV (AP). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
2 more car arsons, but link to others unclear Nov 19, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009. (11-18) 16:31 PST RICHMOND. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Stanford's star stays grounded Nov 19, 2009
Stanford's star stays grounded. Article:Stanford's star stays grounded:/c/a/2009/11/17/SPER1AM2F5. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Russell's out, Gradkowski's in Nov 19, 2009
RAIDERS / The future is no longer now - Russell's out. Article:RAIDERS / The future is no longer now - Russell's out:/c/a/2009/11/18/SPAG1AMR7M.DTL Article:RAIDERS / The future is no longer now - Russell's out:/c/a/2009/11/18/SPAG1AMR7M.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
North Florida beats Savannah State 57-46 Nov 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009. (11-18) 18:46 PST Jacksonville, Fla. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
The Bargain Hunter: Early holiday deals Nov 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009. You'll want to clip this column, mark your calendars, and have it at the ready so you don't miss the great shopping opportunities starting this week. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Schulman: Why I picked Carpenter over Lincecum Nov 19, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009. (11-18) 21:30 PST -- If Tim Lincecum wins his second consecutive National League Cy Young Award today, I will be happy for the lad. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
College glance Nov 19, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009. Here are four other big games coming up at Bay Area colleges. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Report: Kimi Raikkonen out of F1 next season Nov 18, 2009
Nico Rosberg, who has left the Williams team, was also considered a contender for the McLaren seat alongside Lewis Hamilton, as was experienced German Nick Heidfeld, formerly of BMW Sauber. However, both had been more closely linked with Mercedes for next season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology blog (sfgate.com... Nov 18, 2009
A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology blog (sfgate. com/blogs/tech) / New Oxford Dictionary picks word of the year, and it is. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Service lets users build own iPhone, RIM, Windows apps Nov 18, 2009
Stephen Lawson, IDG News Service\San Francisco Bureau. Tuesday, November 17, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Fusion named Motor Trend car of the year Nov 18, 2009
Beat out 22 competitors, including the Prius, the BMW 7-Series and Camaro ... DETROIT - The 2010 Ford Fusion was named Motor Trend magazine's car of the year Tuesday, beating out the Toyota Prius, BMW 7-Series, Chevrolet Camaro and others in the closely watched competition. (MSNBC -- Business)
Small firms scrapping, scaling back health plans Nov 18, 2009
By DAVID A. LIEB, Associated Press Writer. Wednesday, November 18, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Try on that outfit, share the look online Nov 18, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009. One of the downsides of buying clothes online is there is no dressing room for you and your friends to see how the item looks on you. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Indian car buyers look the SUV way Nov 18, 2009
In fact theres very little sports in SUV. Still higher up on the sports utility vehicle value chain, BMW is clear that its SUVs, sorry , SAVs aka Sports Activity Vehicles, are not positioned in the traditional mould. According to a BMW spokesperson; although the BMW X3, X5 and now X6 have off-road capabilities, their designed perception is not about a rowdy, off-roader driving through mud and dirt ... The X3 is just like the BMW 5 Series premium car and premium clientele. (India Times)
Retail sales rise, but consumer spending tight Nov 17, 2009
Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press. Tuesday, November 17, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
GM posts loss but plans to repay loans early Nov 17, 2009
Tim Higgins, Detroit Free Press. Tuesday, November 17, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Asian markets mostly lower as commodities retreat Nov 17, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009. (11-17) 01:15 PST BANGKOK, Thailand (AP). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Benioff sees cloudy future Nov 17, 2009
James Temple, Chronicle Staff Writer. Tuesday, November 17, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Beazer CEO may face civil charges Nov 17, 2009
SEC staff targets Beazer Homes CEO over bonus pay. Article:SEC staff targets Beazer Homes CEO over bonus pay:/n/a/2009/11/16/financial/f065738S10. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Getting undeserved credit Nov 17, 2009
Millions of taxpayers get credit they shouldn't. Article:Millions of taxpayers get credit they shouldn't:/c/a/2009/11/16/BUK51AL99E.DTL Article:Millions of taxpayers get credit they shouldn't:/c/a/2009/11/16/BUK51AL99E.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
GM To Begin Repaying $6.7B in U.S. Loans Nov 17, 2009
Now If I drive a BMW 5 in the same way it will be worth 14k or about 2 times the Value of the Cadillac. This is my biggest problem that I face in looking at an American Made auto. (CBS News)
NV gambling board to share in seized assets Nov 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009. (11-16) 09:14 PST Las Vegas, NV (AP). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Mercedes buy out Brawn GP Nov 17, 2009
Neither driver has been confirmed although on Sunday Mercedes Sports boss Norbert Haug revealed he was attempting to secure Heidfeld, who has driven for BMW since 2006. Since clinching the title in Brazil last month Button has been in protracted contract negotiations with Brawn, the 29-year-old reportedly turning down a four million pound offer. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Legislator denies SUV was provided by private firm Nov 17, 2009
In a statement released by Wus legislative office, Wu said he has rented the vehicle, a BMW SUV, from Carplus Auto Leasing Co at a cost of NT$62,500 per month since June 12 last year. Wu said he had used the car since winning his re-election bid, adding that the car was not offered by any private business nor did he have any inappropriate connections with any businesses. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Fragile European recovery spurs worries Nov 17, 2009
The export-fueled economy led by automakers such as Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW as well as lesser-known firms turning out big-ticket industrial equipment returned to modest growth in the second quarter, while preliminary third-quarter figures are expected to show further growth. Industrial orders increased again in September rising 0. (Courier-Journal -- Business)
Motor Racing: Mercedes buy Brawn, Button set for McLaren Nov 17, 2009
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Mercedes buys out Brawn Nov 17, 2009
Neither driver has been confirmed although on Sunday Mercedes Sports boss Norbert Haug revealed he was attempting to secure Heidfeld, who has driven for BMW since 2006. "We are speaking with Nick Heidfeld as well," Haug said. (iAfrica.com)
Rothstein's spending took off in 2005 Nov 17, 2009
"As we continue to look through this alleged scheme and the various tentacles that we continue to uncover, I want the public to know that this case is going to take time.'Prosecutors say Rothestein sold investors legal settlements that never existed, promising returns of 20 percent and higher, and kept the enterprise going by bringing in new investors to pay those who got in earlier. The alleged fraud is one of the largest in South Florida history and investors may number in the thousands,... (The Palm Beach Post)
New way to try outfits Nov 16, 2009
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TV news shows Nov 16, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009. Channel: 7 ABC's "This Week" - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton; former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Baby, B-hubs and Bentley Nov 16, 2009
Last Updated: 05:52am 16 Nov 2009. Life Insurance Quote. (iAfrica.com)
Algae Turned Into High-Temp Hydrogen Source Nov 16, 2009
Mechanical and electrical engineers at DaimlerChrysler, General Motors and BMW have jointly developed a hybrid-vehicle technology that shuts the. . (Science Daily)
High tech for new limo Nov 16, 2009
Sources indicate that the array of high-tech gadgets will also include a speed-limit sensor, as available on the BMW 7-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The A8 is also expected to continue with innovations such as fingerprint recognition, which allows different drivers to program their seating position. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley & Porsche line up India offering Nov 16, 2009
Though they are low on mileage, these luxury items are bought by enthusiasts purely for its exclusivity, style and power, said Peter Kronschnabl, president of BMW India ... Many of the luxury car makers present in the country like the BMW, Mercedes and Audi have seen significant growth in sales in the recent months. (India Times)
Restoring e-mail access after Windows 7 upgrade Nov 16, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009. Q: I upgraded to Windows 7 from Vista. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
The Harley chronicles Nov 15, 2009
We had organised to take a Harley classic, the Softail, as well as America's answer to the BMW GS and Honda's TransAlp, the Buell Ulysses. Buell is known for their short-wheelbase trick bikes, but the Ulysses is their real-world attempt to get a slice of the lucrative on-off-road pie. (iAfrica.com)
Ratto: Here's the deal, says Cardinal Nov 15, 2009
Here's the deal, say Cardinal, Harbaugh. Article:Here's the deal, say Cardinal, Harbaugh:/c/a/2009/11/14/SPM01AKL8P.DTL Article:Here's the deal, say Cardinal, Harbaugh:/c/a/2009/11/14/SPM01AKL8P.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Funeral fair opens door to eco-friendly exits Nov 15, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009. It's hard to always be ecologically correct - especially when you're dead. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Strippers-on-a-truck promotion halted in Las Vegas Nov 15, 2009
By OSKAR GARCIA, Associated Press Writer. Saturday, November 14, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Northgate's 'grand opening' Nov 15, 2009
Grand opening' at remodeled Northgate mall. Article:'Grand opening' at remodeled Northgate mall:/c/a/2009/11/14/BUO21AIAKC.DTL Article:'Grand opening' at remodeled Northgate mall:/c/a/2009/11/14/BUO21AIAKC.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Businesses fear Europe's recovery to remain timid Nov 15, 2009
The export-fueled economy -- led by automakers such as Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW as well as lesser known firms turning out big-ticket industrial equipment -- returned to modest growth in the second quarter, while preliminary third-quarter figures are expected to show further growth. Industrial orders increased again in September -- rising 0. (The Augusta Chronicle)
