Cornfields begin to thin out Nov 21, 2009
Looking at the glass half-filled will make farming more enjoyable this week. November 2nd, 2009There's an easy way to tell how harvest is going. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
See Paris like a Parisian Nov 21, 2009
Oh, you can buy really expensive wine to have with your cote de veau, but in a cheap cafe, a glass of vin du pays will set you back 2 euro, while a Coke is likely to run 3. 50. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Memphis Basketball Notes Nov 21, 2009
0 rpg) lead Tennessee Tech on the glass ... TIGER GUARDS HIT THE GLASS In preseason practices, head coach has stressed that the Memphis guards are going to have to "rebound, rebound, rebound" if the Tigers are going to have success in 2009-10 ... led the Tiger perimeter players on the glass with six rebounds. (Gotigersgo.com)
Siena hopes to continue March run Nov 20, 2009
" The benefit of Siena's experience was evident Tuesday, as the Saints calmly erased an early 14-point deficit to beat Northeastern 59-53 for their 22nd straight home win. A look at each starter reveals a lineup without any obvious holes. Senior point guard is rather generously listed as 6 feet tall, but he boasts a toughness and court savvy that came from playing pickup games with his cousin (Chicago Bulls guard John Salmons) and brother (former Vanderbilt guard Chuck Moore). He made huge... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Cocktails From Behind The Iron Curtain Nov 20, 2009
Mix the orange and cranberry juices, Triple Sec and vodka in a shaker with ice and pour into a chilled martini glass ... Pour into a highball glass filled with crushed ice and top up with soda water ... Fill a highball glass with crushed ice and layer with the gin, lime juice and syrup. (Fox News)
17 Comments Nov 20, 2009
Now he needs to set bars on the windows and the glass door as well for better protection. And also set up security cameras and somthing to protect himself during business hours. (KWTX.com, TX)
Newsom chats up S.F. employers for jobs Nov 20, 2009
The best of the better half: Glass ceiling aside, there are plenty of women of award-winning stature in the business world. Five of them from the Bay Area, drawn from more than 1,100 nominees, are recipients of the 2009 Stevie Awards for Women in Business, an international competition "recognizing the accomplishments of outstanding women executives, business owners, and the organizations they run.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Opera history condensed into tweets Nov 20, 2009
The San Diego Opera wants to find out and has launched a Twitter project in which it will tweet about everything from Monteverdi to Mozart to Philip Glass on a daily basis ... The San Diego Opera wants to find out and has launched a Twitter project in which it will tweet about everything from Monteverdi to Mozart to Philip Glass. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
S.F. nurtures female execs, study finds Nov 20, 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. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Paint plant primed for beer Nov 20, 2009
Max Pigman, owner of Lewis and Clark Brewery, is seen in the old Columbia Paints manufacturing plant through holes that will eventually be a glass floor with the bar located on top. Eliza Wiley / Independent Record. (Montana Standard, MT)
POLICY ON SUBMISSIONS Nov 20, 2009
JAMES wrote on Dec 31, 2008 4:42 PM:" well editor its been an interesting year, never a dull moment reading the frontiersman. I think i ll be less vocal in 2009 and enjoy a nice glass of wine instead.just wanted to drop a line and say thanks for the forum to blog in and have a great new year !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ". james wrote on Dec 30, 2008 6:47 PM:" dear editor since edward mumet renowned, retired, self proclaimed police expert, crucified mike wooten here, he also had letters in the daily... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Somerville Police catch man breaking into cars Nov 20, 2009
The window was smashed, and there was glass all over the ground and inside the car. Officer Michael Holland then arrived on the scene and helped to cuff Desorbo. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Fruit: The secret weapon in parents' nutritional arsenal Nov 20, 2009
In a parfait glass, place a layer of granola ... Repeat until glass is full. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
See here - A clean, well-kept windshield is key to winter driving safety Nov 20, 2009
But scrape you must - or at least clean with a like Invisible Glass Premium Windshield Cleaner Repellent. Designed to leave your windshield so clean it seems invisible, Invisible Glass also adds in a repellent to help shed rain and moisture from the windshield ... Clean, clear, streak-free glass and water repellent properties ensure you'll have maximum visibility in any kind of weather - rain, snow or shine. (South County Chronicle, VA)
City Scene: Restaurant Owners Live Karaoke Life Nov 20, 2009
Wilma likes a glass or two of white zinfandel before she makes her way to the microphone. This night, she and her husband choose their favorite duet to serenade an all but empty bar: "Reunited," by Peaches and Herb. (FOX61, CT)
Its all relative Nov 20, 2009
For 25 years, Crystal Illusions has used architectural glass to create custom mirrors, carved entry doors, sculptured shower doors and glass furnishings and tabletops ... We are now providing decorative architectural glass pieces for corporate headquarters rather than for home remodeling or new construction, says company founder Bill Klausner ... That includes creating the design and then beveling, etching, airbrushing and sculpting glass until it perfectly meets our clients needs. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Burglars hit two Atlanta bars within an hour Nov 20, 2009
Atlanta police Sgt. Brent Schierbaum said the thieves threw a brick through the glass front door of the bar before snatching a 42-inch TV from the wall. The burglars tried to take a second TV but were unsuccessful in removing it from the wall, he told the AJC.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
North Beach's Tosca turns 90 Nov 20, 2009
If in need of a noirish fix with your next cocktail, duck under the red neon that blares "Tosca" onto Columbus Avenue, push through the double doors of inlaid glass and let your eyes adjust to the dim light of ceiling sconces ... Night after night, the Irish coffee glasses sit lined up on the bar, chocolate in the bottom, lonely as the barstools ... "An original fusion of movement and theater exploring 100 (nee 90) years in the life of San Francisco's North Beach nightspot Tosca Cafe conjures a... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Designs on downtown Albany's future Nov 20, 2009
The renderings show a largely brick and glass structure that faces Hudson Avenue and a plaza created by the building's gentle curve. The rear of the building would be hard up against the highway arterial leading to Empire State Plaza. (Albany Times Union)
Yes! ‘Bloody Eyeball' Nicole Fox wins America's Next Top Model Nov 20, 2009
Love the Hammer in the winter for a big glass of beer and the steak tips. Yum. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Wellesley crime: Stolen cell phones and home break-ins Nov 20, 2009
There were no rocks or other objects located inside or outside of the window that could have been used to break the glass ... Sometime between 2 p.m. on Nov. 14 and 5:45 p.m. on Nov. 15, the window was hit by something, causing the glass to spider but not fall out. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Review: 2010 Jaguar XFR and XKR Convertible Nov 20, 2009
Visibility is good for a convertible, with large side glass and a wide, tall rear window presenting a better view out than some sporty hardtops do. The roof itself is a thickly insulated piece that keeps things coupe-quiet, with just a hint of the wind rushing over your head where it meets the header. (Fox News)
Facebook in the workplace: Take care on both sides Nov 19, 2009
It s much more offensive than a picture of a teacher with a glass of wine. Ray. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Reality takes a bite Nov 19, 2009
It's a very quiet, dark environment and you're looking through the glass at these creatures that aren't really aware of your existence. And sometimes these people would stare directly at you and a little frisson would go through you and then you'd realise that they were looking at their own reflection in the mirror. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Hotel Mosman Nov 19, 2009
We look through the quite-reasonable wine list by the glass. They average out at about $8 and my Cape Mentelle Marmaduke shiraz grenache is smoother than a freshly Botoxed smile. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Holiday windows from 'SNL' to child's play Nov 19, 2009
Typically, there's glass separating the viewer from the setting, but it's been replaced for the holiday season with an 80-foot plastic tube that kids can crawl right into, explains Ignaz Gorischek, a store vice president. Small video cameras will capture images of the children and broadcast them to the parents waiting on the sidewalk. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Column: If You See a Chance Nov 19, 2009
I prefer the lovely blurring of the two like that feeling I get in the second glass of wine -- where everything seems right and totally doable. My husband s parents are in Naples, Florida for the winter. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Area auto sales worst in 2 years Nov 19, 2009
The local Mercedes Benz dealer was also assisted by the arrival of the company's first hybrid in September along with a national advertising campaign that features a new coupe crashing through a Mercedes Benz museum glass door. ""That commercial really got us noticed again," Pelchen said. "November has been good so far too. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
The Bargain Hunter: Early holiday deals Nov 19, 2009
At its first warehouse sale, the owner is trying to clear out 20 years of accumulated estate sale merchandise, including furniture too big for its store, Oriental rugs, sets and individual pieces of glass and china, some costume and silver jewelry at 50 to 70 percent off its usual retail store prices ... Together they create a great shopping expedition that covers categories such as down comforters, Asian home accents and furniture, quality cookware and kitchen gadgets from Kuhn Rikon, paper... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Lexus opens up Nov 19, 2009
Immaculate Condition, Titanium Silver, 6 Speed Manual, Silver Trim Leather, FSH, Glass Sunroof, PDC, Bi-Xenon, MP3 Frontloader c Shuttle, AUX for iPod ... Immaculate Condition, Titanium Silver, 6 Speed Manual, Silver Trim Leather, FSH, Glass Sunroof, PDC, Bi-Xenon, MP3 Frontloader c Shuttle, AUX for iPod. (iAfrica.com)
Carbon copy of his life in Yoel Sheridan's book (3) Nov 19, 2009
Sheridan describes "Petticoat Lane," with its Sunday morning street market - second- and (third-) hand clothes and china and glass being auctioneered from the back of a truck. I did that for about 18 months and honed my selling skills in that manner. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Jupiter votes to keep Carlin Park civic center off-limits to developers Nov 19, 2009
Changing the center was part of the plan from Beach Glass Partners, one of five proposals for developing the nearby Jupiter Inlet Village Marina property ... Beach Glass' plan called for the company to rent the center from the town ... Revenue earned from the restaurant would be used by Beach Glass to build a new civic center at Inlet Village Marina, said Sam Plummer, a Jupiter resident and one of the Beach Glass investors. (The Palm Beach Post)
Small town, numerous unique shops Nov 19, 2009
The Court Yard Gallery is home to oils, pastels, watercolors, photography, pottery, wood carvings, blown glass, jewelry, silk scarves and other gift options. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Big fat lies Nov 19, 2009
Humans need eight glasses of water a day - FALSEThe physiologist Heinz Valtin tried to track the basis of this belief, which he claims may be responsible for the excessive intake of high-calorie fluids in the modern diet. Valtin showed a person's fluid needs depended on age, gender, activity level and state of health - as well as the weather - and varied from 500 millilitres (about three glasses) to four litres (24 glasses) a day ... Despite the popularity of the eight glasses ''rule'',... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Generations of Memories Nov 19, 2009
By 1913, a more modern building had been constructed and it had glass windows. At that time, a list of surnames of church members included many names of current members, such as Alford, Bayham, Bankston, Brumfield, Carter, Duncan, Graves, Haley, Holmes, Lambert, McClendon, McElveen, Newman, Passman, Schilling, Shoemaker, Simmons, Smith, Walker, Warner, Whittington and many more. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Horford, Smith bringing it down low Nov 18, 2009
Horford and Smith have been terrors on the glass of late, giving the Hawks second and third chances on possessions and making stops on defense. "Everybody's making the extra effort, diving on the floor, going for loose balls," Horford said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Thanksgiving sides and a dessert Nov 18, 2009
In another small bowl or glass measure, whisk mustard, vinegar, lemon juice and sugar; whisk in oil. Season with coarse salt and pepper as desired. (Montana Standard, MT)
Kenyans Outraged After Government Ditches Mercedes for Volkswagens Nov 18, 2009
For years, one of the defining images of the African political ;lite has been the silhouette of a figure sitting behind tinted glass or drawn curtains in the backseat of a luxury car. The car's model may vary, and the color too, but nine times out of 10 the make is Mercedes-Benz. (Time.com)
Permit Renewals for O&G Quarries Topic of Hearings Nov 18, 2009
Mr. Faroni showed a photograph of a glass door with one shattered panel of glass at a local home, that O to have repaired. Joel Mc Corkle, a resident on Stiles Road, said Oors its blasting standards to the community and said the company operates on a level that is better than the national standard. (Voices, CT)
Unusual Ideas Satisfy Tricky Gift Recipients Nov 18, 2009
And what better to go along with that mug of beer or glass of wine than a fine cigar. As Taylor Smith says, guys and some gals everywhere love a nice cigar. (Click2Houston, TX)
Terriers falter again but improvement cited by coach Chambers Nov 18, 2009
We want him to go to the glass and he s doing it. The Terriers, preseason favorites to win America East for the third straight season, even though they finished third the past two campaigns, fly to San Juan to play in the O Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off tournament, facing Kansas State tomorrow. (Boston Globe)
PHA Commission Approves Costs Share of Ship Channel Maintenance Nov 18, 2009
The program, which has been carried out in partnership with Harris County Flood Control District, Harris County Precinct 6 Constable Victor Trevino and Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections, calls for the collection and removal of plastic, aluminum and glass containers from Buffalo Bayou, its banks and the Turning Basin of the Houston Ship Channel. Since its inception, the program has resulted in the removal of 4,590 cubic yards of refuse from the venerable Houston waterway. (Primezone Releases)
Mystery Car 8: Long before handicapped parking came a car intended for 'invalids' Nov 18, 2009
75" One of the least-remembered models produced by A.C. Cars Ltd. is the Acedes invalid car, perhaps because it was obscured by a host of near-identical models built by other manufacturers. The Invacar, as it was initially known, was the brainchild of Oscar B. "Bert" Greeves, a London garage owner who trained as an engineering apprentice at Austin. In the 1940s, he conceived and built a motorised carriage for his disabled cousin, Derek Preston Cobb, using lawn mower components. The idea caught... (USA Today -- Money)
Making a case for classroom humor Nov 17, 2009
So that night, I drove to the DeKalb County jail, where the innkeeper ushered me into a tiny, drab room facing glass ... I never practiced criminal law, so I just put my hand up to the glass and spread my fingers apart because I saw that done on TV. Steve finally smiled and put his hand up to mine. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
POLICY ON SUBMISSIONS Nov 17, 2009
JAMES wrote on Dec 31, 2008 4:42 PM:" well editor its been an interesting year, never a dull moment reading the frontiersman. I think i ll be less vocal in 2009 and enjoy a nice glass of wine instead.just wanted to drop a line and say thanks for the forum to blog in and have a great new year !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ". james wrote on Dec 30, 2008 6:47 PM:" dear editor since edward mumet renowned, retired, self proclaimed police expert, crucified mike wooten here, he also had letters in the daily... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Crunch time for Kalama: Merchants hope for better times Nov 17, 2009
So far this year, the town has lost its video-rental store, coffee roasting company, All About Me gift boutique, Montgomery House bed and breakfast, a real estate company, a drafting/engineering firm and the Cameron Glass bottle making company, Leatzow said. Five additional businesses were lost due to two separate fires. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Kanye who?... Nov 17, 2009
I drink beer and the occasional glass of wine on my vacation, and even at home in the evenings ... If you live in a glass house, not only should you refrain from throwing stones, you might want to close the drapes now and then, too. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Esquire turns 3-D specs on print Nov 17, 2009
With all the dazzle in the December issue shown off, Granger rests back in his chair, the view of midtown Manhattan behind him out of the 21st-story window of Hearst's glass and steel tower on 8th Avenue. I just hope it starts coming back soon, he says. (Courier-Journal -- Business)
Techniques demonstrated Nov 17, 2009
GRANTS - At least 35 aspiring stained glass artists surrounded master artist Cecilio Sanchez Saturday at the Double Six Gallery as he demonstrated the tools and techniques of the art form ... I showed the attendees the different types of stained glass and the different media used in painting the glass, Sanchez explained ... He brought in several examples of stained glass art to show the students, including a work called The Blessed Trinity, which he currently working on. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Police union endorses Reed Nov 17, 2009
Atlanta Chief Financial Officer Jim Glass has said the city should not cut that department's budget. More on ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Open house features stained glass Nov 17, 2009
Area art enthusiasts gathered at Walcott Saturday for AB Art Gallery's 17th annual holiday open house, featuring local stained glass designer Lisa Anderson ... The Bismarck native first developed a taste for stained glass art in an amateur class she took in Fargo, hoping she could relieve some of the stress taken on from her challenging corporate job ... She said it was the diversity of creating stained glass that drew her in. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Froth and substance Nov 17, 2009
" The couple are not alone in discovering there is more than one way to accompany a meal. Once confined almost entirely to restaurants at breweries, beer and food pairing events are becoming increasingly common in venues across Melbourne, while some bars and restaurants are beginning to pay similar attention to their beer lists as they do to wine. And the dishes on offer are often a far cry from the traditional staples of beer-battered fish or steak and ale pie, too. Try baby goat shoulder... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Too many vacancies? Nov 17, 2009
Lesher plans to replace wood coverings with obscured, fluted glass on the second story. He also wants to put an awning with heating and music speakers all around the Coke Building with the help of a grant from Coos Bay. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Baird is 3 for 4 Nov 16, 2009
Lately, their inability to ram every facet of their outrageous socialist agenda through Congress without challenge has prompted them to denounce the Republican Party as the Party of No. You know what they say about people who live in glass houses. The real Party of No (Dumbycrats) say no to responsible federal spending; no to limiting taxation; no to defeating terrorism; no to the Second Amendment; no to energy, to drilling, to mining and no to nuclear power. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Novato goes chic and boutique Nov 16, 2009
Subdued lighting keeps the mood seductive, and clothing is displayed on sleek glass shelving and racks, making for an elegant look and easy browsing ... Vibe: Italian tile floors, painted armoires and diamond-shape wall mirrors with glass shelving displaying a colorful range of shoes and accessories give this boutique an elegant but comfortable feel. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A few steps from heaven Nov 16, 2009
Walking through the formal, terraced gardens filled with rosemary, lavender and wisteria perfuming the air, stairs lead up to the three terraces of suites, each with its own style, but distinctive with touches of marbled Florentine paper, wonderfully comfortable sofas, and private garden patios perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or early evening glass of prosecco. Just remember; this is the countryside and there are millions of mosquitos, so slap on the repellant. (iAfrica.com)
A touch of Tuscany (13) Nov 15, 2009
The first meetings are low-pressure, and each visitor is offered a glass of wine or champagne. "Everybody who comes through loves it," Kent Raverty said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
TECH TIPS: Ask Kim Nov 15, 2009
So I wouldn't use an all-purpose glass cleaner like Windex. Distilled water is OK for removing dust. (USA Today -- Tech)
Holiday gift-giving unwrapped Nov 15, 2009
A simple glass ornament can be transformed into a holiday treasure by etching a design onto its surface. First, determine the pattern or design you wish to etch onto your flat, solid glass ornament ... Marker usually works best to trace the design on the glass. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Attention loss feared as high-tech rewires brain Nov 15, 2009
"If I do not have access to a computer, I will check my iPhone or will have a glass of wine to reduce the anxiety of being away from a computer," she said. Indeed, technology has elevated the ability to multitask to a higher level. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
National Hockey League Game Capsules Nov 15, 2009
Tanner Glass, Mathieu Schneider, and Jannik Hansen each had a goal and an assist while Mason Raymond and Ryan Johnson each had three assists for Vancouver, which had been outscored 11-3 during its skid. Matt Hendricks and Marek Svatos each lit the lamp for the Avalanche, who have lost three consecutive contests and five of seven. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Recap: Colorado vs. Vancouver Nov 15, 2009
Tanner Glass, Mathieu Schneider, and Jannik Hansen each had a goal and an assist while Mason Raymond and Ryan Johnson each had three assists for Vancouver, which had been outscored 11-3 during its skid ... Bernier scored again with 2:24 to go, while Glass capped the scoring in the final minute. (News & Observer -- Sports)
See here - A clean, well-kept windshield is key to winter driving safety Nov 15, 2009
But scrape you must - or at least clean with a like Invisible Glass Premium Windshield Cleaner Repellent. Designed to leave your windshield so clean it seems invisible, Invisible Glass also adds in a repellent to help shed rain and moisture from the windshield ... Clean, clear, streak-free glass and water repellent properties ensure you'll have maximum visibility in any kind of weather - rain, snow or shine. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Judge Rules S.C. Not Allowed to Issue License Plates With Cross Nov 15, 2009
COLUMBIA, S.C A federal judge ruled Tuesday that South Carolina can't issue license plates showing the image of a cross in front of a stained glass window along with the phrase "I Believe." ... No design had been settled on, but Smith likes the cross and stained glass design in the tag Currie nixed. (Fox News)
Martin wants more from magical year Nov 15, 2009
After spending so much of his career finding the racing glass half-empty, the 50-year-old driver seems genuinely content going into today's Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Speedway. He's 73 points behind Jimmie Johnson and his quest for a NASCAR-record fourth-consecutive championship. (The Augusta Chronicle)
