Islamic militants overrun fort in Pakistan Jan 17, 2008
According to eyewitnesses contacted by telephone, militants captured several soldiers and slaughtered many of them. "The forts were well-stocked and soldiers had been told to fight till the last man, last bullet," a local administration official said. (International Herald Tribune)
Eucalyptus trees in Leucadia to be leveled Jan 16, 2008
Encinitas Mayor Jerome Stocks, who is an NCTD board member, said by telephone Tuesday that the district has a report that indicates the trees are diseased or dying and present a threat to public safety or the rail line. Stocks said he has asked the transit district to produce documents to the public to ensure and prove that these trees are in fact ill and are indeed in need of removal. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Bomb in Pakistan market kills 10 and wounds 45 Jan 15, 2008
"No symbolism should be read in the blast," the spokesman, Rashid Qureshi, a retired major general, said in a telephone interview on Monday evening. "It was in a different part of the city. Nothing to do with the president.". (International Herald Tribune)
Suicide bomber kills at least 23 in Lahore, Pakistan Jan 11, 2008
Khurram Latif Khosa, one of the organizers of the rally, said in a telephone interview that more than 2,000 lawyers had been scheduled to gather at the blast site. "We were saved, as we got there late just by minutes," he said. (International Herald Tribune)
Air quality improvements in Beijing challenged Jan 11, 2008
"Irregularities in the monitoring of air quality account for all reported improvements over the last nine years," Steven Andrews, the author of the study, said by telephone. An op-ed article by Andrews about his study appeared Wednesday in the Asian edition of The Wall Street Journal. (International Herald Tribune)
Consultant questions Beijing's claim of cleaner air Jan 10, 2008
"Irregularities in the monitoring of air quality account for all reported improvements over the last nine years," said Steven Andrews, the author of the study, in a telephone interview. Andrews published an op-ed article about his study on Wednesday in the Asian edition of The Wall Street Journal. (International Herald Tribune)
50 guns, 2,000 rounds stolen (1447) Jan 10, 2008
danielh wrote on Jan 9, 2008 10:47 PM:" DeltaPenguin: I saw on the TV news, a police officer demonstrated firing a "plastic-coated" bullet through a bullet-proof vest. After penetrating the vest, the bullet penetrated 3 inches into a stack of telephone books. ". WY wrote on Jan 9, 2008 8:46 PM:" OK, I still don't feel sorry for this guy. It was stupid to keep this many weapons in a storage unit. extra tires... a trampoline... a doll collection...junk you don't want to get rid of but want out of... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Boy Scout in Maldives foils would-be assassin Jan 9, 2008
"This fellow in the crowd with a knife in his hand attempted to stab the president in his stomach," a government spokesman, Mohammad Shareef, said by telephone from Mal. capital of the Maldives. (International Herald Tribune)
Despite slump, drought, Lake Region grew in 2007 Jan 5, 2008
Asked how his business was going, Ali said, "We can't complain." Ali said he owned similar businesses in Jacksonville, and referred the caller's additional questions to Summit Shaw whose telephone number was not immediately available. The BP station features a sizeable food mart with coolers for soda, beer, ice and milk. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
McCloud recognizes volunteer firefighters for 35 years of service Jan 3, 2008
In a recent telephone interview he related that he had for wanted for a long time to get out of California, and wanted to make it clear that his decision to leave, wasn't the community, but the state. When we moved up here (to Montana), if I could have brought McCloud with me, that would have been the ideal retirement. (Mount Shasta News, CA)
It was a pretty good year? - Area retailers report fair-to-middling Christmas shopping season Jan 1, 2008
Marcott speculated that telephone orders may have been up this year because of high gas prices. Consumers also know that if they order by telephone from Cady Cheese, they will be getting a good product, she said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
In memory: Glancing back at those lost in 2007 Jan 1, 2008
Kettleman was a dirt road at the time, and 10 families shared a telephone line. "Dad was one of first people, with his father, to have a tractor," another son, Lee Tecklenburg, of Sacramento, said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
* World News Quick Take Dec 30, 2007
The small village of Reeves in southwest Louisiana is finally getting its wish: to rid itself of a telephone prefix often associated with the devil or the Antichrist. Starting this month, residents and businesses can change the first three digits of their phone numbers from 666 to 749. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A crisis year, a Christmas comeback Dec 25, 2007
At a Thursday afternoon church meeting in early December, she displayed the telephone and gas and electric bills for the garage and said she was having trouble paying them. "If it keep like this here, I'm going to have to put one of my houses up for sale," she said. (Boston Globe)
Analysts wonder when Whitman will leave eBay Dec 22, 2007
6 billion acquisition of Skype, the online telephone service that so far has failed to live up to expectations. Some Wall Street analysts and technology industry commentators predict that Whitman will soon retire. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Buyer forks out for classic Two Ronnies script at auction Dec 21, 2007
Chris Atkins, of auction organisers Original Memorabilia Company, said: "We had literally hundreds of telephone calls about the auction, but because of the price of the script, only a few of those were in a financial position to place bids. "We're delighted it has been such a success, but not surprised, as it was a fantastic chance to own arguably one of the most important pieces of television memorabilia there is. " The sketch - first aired in 1976 - is handwritten on four sides of A4 lined... (BBC News -- UK)
For movie lovers Dec 18, 2007
99) wooden toy, the Chatter Telephone ($9. 99), the Original Rubik's Cube ($9. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Home, sweet home: Woman reunited with cabin she grew up in 90 years ago Dec 16, 2007
When Vicki Voegelin bought both buildings in 2004, she found a parking meter and telephone booth from New York City in the old homestead shack. Voegelin opened Littlebird's Schoolhouse (Voegelin is German for little bird, she said) as an art gallery and coffee shop. (Missoulian, MT)
The Union Hotel Dec 14, 2007
Our room included a telephone, standard TV, mini fridge, a microwave and a coffeemaker. In the vicinity. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
NASA to Test Space Shuttle Fuel Tank Dec 12, 2007
The approach uses the same tools as those used on Earth to find breaks in telephone and cable television lines, and will hopefully trace where the glitch is hiding among the 100 feet (35 meters) of wiring between the fuel tank sensors and an electronics box inside Atlantis, he added. The method has been used with empty shuttle external tanks in the past, but Tuesday's test will mark the first on a tank that is fully fueled with more than 500,000 gallons (1. (Space.com)
Carroll Shelby Licensing Responds to Comments by Ken Eber and Rick Kopec Dec 8, 2007
"I wanted to explain my concerns to the members of the Shelby American Automobile Club directly, but couldn't because SAAC has refused to give me a list of its members, even though the licensee agreement with SAAC requires them to allow me access to their books and records. So I am being forced to share the facts through a news release. Rick Kopec and Ken Eber, two of the individuals who run the for-profit business called SAAC, have said that they don't know why we didn't renew their annual... (PR Newswire)
Rare daguerreotype brings $97,750 Dec 8, 2007
CINCINNATI A rare daguerreotype of abolitionist John Brown was bought by an unidentified bidder by telephone for $97,750 on Friday, auctioneer Wes Cowan said. The buyer declined to be identified or to talk about the purchase, Mr. Cowan said. (Globe and Mail)
Alabama coast bounces back after Hurricane Ivan Dec 7, 2007
On the National Register of Historic Places, the 4,700-square-foot, five-bedroom house has private baths, telephone, cable TV, antiques and period pieces, full Southern breakfast, 24/7 access to the kitchen fridge's drinks and snacks, plus Worthington's boundless hospitality. IF YOU GO. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Total collapse Dec 6, 2007
The president of Olde Good Things Inc., Kevin Browne, said in a brief telephone interview that the company will have to examine the building and move on. An estimate on damages was not immediately available. (Scranton Times, PA)
A touch of Christmas: Candlelight Tour Of Homes features Orangeburg homes uniquely decorated for the holidays Dec 2, 2007
You are not logged in. Current weather conditions. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
More of this story Nov 30, 2007
The Enterprise, 60 Main St., P.O. Box 1450, Brockton, MA 02303-1450 Telephone: (508) 586-6200. (Brockton Enterprise, MA)
Clinton supporter asks question on gays Nov 29, 2007
Kerr denied in a telephone interview that the question was a setup and said the Clinton camp was "in no way attached" to his query. The executive producer of the debate, CNN Vice President David Bohrman, said the cable network had taken some precautions, verifying Kerr's military background and that he had not contributed to any presidential candidate. (Los Angeles Times)
St. Pancras Champagne Bar Sells Krug 1949 for $5,567, May Be Bargain Buy Nov 26, 2007
The staff were friendly and helpful and I had a look through the list and saw some marvelous things,'' he said in a telephone interview from Dungarvan, Ireland ... The bottles were supplied by Bibendum Wine Ltd., which paid between 1,400 pounds and 1,600 pounds apiece, Willie Lebus, a director of the company, said in a telephone interview ... Krug, speaking in a telephone interview from Reims, France, said he was stunned by the richness of the champagne when he tried it, and the St. Pancras... (Bloomberg -- UK)
Welcome to Shirley's world: 415-piece Christmas village a labor of love Nov 25, 2007
For instance: In one portion, Smith built a ski slope using a stereo speaker propped up on three telephone books and covered in cotton quilt batting, which Smith uses to give the entire display a snow-covered base. Some of the figurines on the slope appear to be expert skiers. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Bonds' childhood chum, former girlfriend to testify against him Nov 24, 2007
Laura Enos, a lawyer who handles Bonds' business matters, didn't return a telephone call. But she has said it was Hoskins who gave Bell the cash to curry favor with Bonds, and to thank the slugger for helping him become rich by putting him in charge of a lucrative memorabilia business. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Painting found in rubbish sells for $US1 million Nov 23, 2007
18 million) by a north American buyer who fought off a telephone bidder, the auction house said. It had been saved from the garbage by Elizabeth Gibson, who spotted the work while out walking one morning in 2003. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Stolen, dumped, found, sold: the story of a $1m painting Nov 21, 2007
It sold for $1,049,000 (507,900) to a telephone bidder at Sotheby's New York auction house. Sotheby's describes the painting as an important work from Rufino Tamayo's mature period. (BBC News -- Americas)
Painting found in trash sells for $1 mn Nov 21, 2007
049,000 dollars by a north American buyer who fought off a telephone bidder, the auction house said. It had been saved from the garbage by Elizabeth Gibson, who spotted the work while out walking one morning in 2003. (India Times)
Stolen, dumped painting sold for $1 mn Nov 21, 2007
"Tres personajes" ("Three People") a 1970 work by Rufino Tamayo, one of Mexico's best known artists, was on Tuesday bagged by a telephone bidder for USD 1. 049,000. (India Times, India)
Light rail doesn't derail plans Nov 13, 2007
" Arizona Republic writer Andrew Johnson contributed to this story. This story appears in bizAZ. Get copies of the magazine at Borders, Barnes , Bashas' and AJ's. For a free subscription, go to bizaz.com. Mark Dillon and business partner Tom Jetland own two restaurants along Central Avenue on the light-rail route, Fez h. They opened Switch 10 weeks ago despite the construction. They're hoping to gain economic benefits in the future. MORE ON THIS TOPIC BizAZ magazine Feed your business brain with... (AZCentral -- Business)
Tri-County Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities hosts awards banquet Nov 10, 2007
Corporate sponsors for the event included Blood Assurance; Hutcheson Medical Center; The Bank of LaFayette; Hammond-Jones Hardware; Professional Park Associates; Gateway Bank; Northwest Georgia Bank; William P. Slack, Attorney at Law; Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation; Mike Rasbury, Social Security representative; Goodwill Industries; Family Dollar Corporate Office; Propex; Jenkins Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep; A+ Driving School; Northwest Georgia Career Center; Shaw Industries; Ringgold... (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Arizona's historic hotels Nov 10, 2007
The hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, in part because of its manual telephone switchboard, installed in 1929 ... The old-fashioned telephone booths on the lobby floor top the urban feel with an antique icing. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Top performing NGOs know where their cash flows Nov 1, 2007
The budget breaks down to ridiculously small monthly sums: R400 for telephone and fax, R200 for transport, R300 for stationery. Almost inevitably, given the high unemployment rate, a regular part of the LDA's activity is helping community members to secure social grants for children, foster care, disability or old age. (Business Report, South Africa)
Echoes of hip hop's heyday Oct 29, 2007
But in return, all I get is the telephone equivalent of appreciative nods. Maybe those are just the connections a listener makes. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Around Murakami's Superflat world Photos Oct 27, 2007
" He's the artist as CEO. A compelling tale MOCA curator Paul Schimmel says collectors have provided MOCA with all the pieces needed to present Murakami's story-so-far. It is a compelling tale: A classically trained doctoral art history student at Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music rebels at the suffocating Western influence on Japanese culture. Murakami taps into contemporary Japan's otaku culture of "geeks," hard-core fans of anime and manga whose obsession with detail, affection... (Los Angeles Times)
After wildfires, Californians return to ruined homes Oct 26, 2007
Telephone and electricity crews swarmed canyon roads throughout Los Angeles County, working to restore phones and lights to residents, many of whom had decided to feed their pets what remained in their refrigerators after 72 hours without power. In Santa Clarita, about 40 miles, or 65 kilometers, north of Los Angeles, firefighters who had filled a soccer field overnight began to pack up and head south as part of a demobilization. (International Herald Tribune)
Two Simpson co-defendants plead guilty Oct 24, 2007
"There's really nothing that we can add to what's going on," Simpson lawyer Gabriel Grasso said by telephone. Grasso said there have been no discussions with Roger on any plea deal for Simpson. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Internet scams keep e-mail accounts busy Oct 21, 2007
Amaro took questions and gave tips about everything from how to handle persistent telephone callers and get on the "Do Not Call" list to how to verify the validity of a nonprofit and the percentage of contributions that is applied for charitable purposes. As the First Coast News "On Your Side" reporter, Amaro has been investigating consumer affairs and public safety since 1989. (Florida Times-Union)
Dear diary ... Oct 20, 2007
Brooke Shields didn't show up so he did a live telephone interview with Sophia Loren. Her English is good now. (Guardian Unlimited)
Co-defendant says O.J. wanted armed men Oct 18, 2007
Adak Telephone Utility Anchorage. Human/Social Services. (Anchorage Daily News)
Pet Friendly White Mountains NH Oct 16, 2007
The information about the pet friendly lodging in the White Mountains was gather via the hotel web sites and by calling the hotels on the telephone. Hotel policies can change without notice, so call ahead for information and to make reservations. (Suite101.com)
Look who's squawking Oct 14, 2007
30-day news archives. It's really a cute show. (Florida Today)
Obituaries for Saturday, October 13 Oct 13, 2007
Mr. Brown, a retired employee of Pacific Telephone raph, died Oct. 4. CASSIO, JUAN DIEGO -- A rosary for Juan Diego Cassio, 60, of Fresno will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday at Calaveras Chapel. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Hunting for bargains and treasures Oct 13, 2007
There's nothing wrong with asking for a business card or writing down the name, address and telephone number of the dealer, he said. And, one more thing, "If the dealer refuses to give a receipt, walk away." Reputable dealers should always be forthcoming with such paperwork, Rinker adds. (CNN)
Town receives favorable 2006 audit report Oct 10, 2007
Singh said the recent telephone outages in the town were the result of a fiber optic cable being cut on Interstate 26. The outage lasted several hours and was resolved with help from Orangeburg County Emergency Services. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
1st Kuwaiti woman MP sworn in Oct 9, 2007
Patients in danger of heart disease and stroke reduced their risk by receiving health 'report cards' and telephone counselling, B.C. researchers found. The Victorian Order of Nurses starts its flu shot campaign across Newfoundland and Labrador Tuesday, but the lines to get vaccinated may not be very long.. (Yahoo News -- Kuwait)
From watch bands to wooden bobbins Oct 8, 2007
Her old magneto Kellogg Telephone caught the eye of local resident Jill Donohue. Donahue, who comes to the market every month, was there with her daughter and grandchildren who were visiting from St. Louis. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Regional calendar Oct. 4 edition Oct 6, 2007
Samaritans of Boston The Samaritans of Boston, a non-profit, non-denominational suicide prevention center, seeks volunteers to staff their telephone befriending services. Accepted applicants will be trained to provide non-judgmental listening and support to lonely, despairing, and suicidal individuals. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Ask Martha: Embodying the spirit of Halloween Oct 4, 2007
Please include your name, address, and daytime telephone number. Questions of general interest will be answered in this column; Martha Stewart regrets that unpublished letters cannot be answered individually. (Boston Globe)
Keeping up the pace: A new chair puts her stamp on Hudson's Artswalk Sep 29, 2007
"It's just so pretty," Arnaud shouted into her telephone, then fell silent for a while. The pace will continue to quicken until the Hudson event officially opens tonight at 7 p.m. ArtsWalk exhibition spaces will be open to the public tomorrow, September 29, at 11 a.m. They will remain open every day through Columbus Day, October 8, except Tuesday and Wednesday, October 2 and 3. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
'Recount 2000' film needs extras; 'Rock of Love' wants candidates Sep 29, 2007
The first one is called "Where is the Binmeister hiding?" It begins when the telephone rings; then I run around the house desperately seeking the Binmeister, yelling, "Where are you? you've got a phone call!" In another scenario, contestants stare into a refrigerator, trying to decide what's for dinner. The one who gives up first gets voted out of the house to take me to dinner. (Florida Times-Union)
Black opinion of O.J. Simpson shifts Sep 28, 2007
The Post poll was conducted by telephone over five days ending Sunday, among a national random sample of 1,062 adults. The margin of sampling error for the full survey is plus or minus three percentage points, it is minus eight points for the African American sample. (MSNBC -- Race)
Magical Bangkok Sep 23, 2007
In a recent telephone call, Stamm shared stories about some of his favorite spots. The soul of Thailand. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
SONORA DEEP IN MYSTERY Sep 22, 2007
In 1975, a telephone crew digging along Stewart Street in front of what is now Banny's Cafe and Wine Bar uncovered the wall of a tunnel said to have less to do with finding fortune than keeping one safe. The passage is believed to have been created in the 1850s by wealthy landowner John Wolfling so he could walk home from his Washington Street butcher shop without being robbed. (The Union Democrat)
Push for more recycling may mean rubbish collection fee Sep 20, 2007
A job club for the poor boys and girls who can only answer the telephone or fill out forms for a living. Any sensible minister would recomend an increase in council tax if the costs genuinely increase. (Scotsman)
Students can fly area for free Saturday Sep 19, 2007
com, and the JROTC telephone during school hours is 248-2268 ... com, or telephone at (229) 246-2827, Ext. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Library's Internet service clicks with its many users Sep 16, 2007
On this day, he was accessing the World Wide Web to find the telephone number of the Holdrege Chamber of Commerce ... Among those databases are ReferenceUSA, which offers addresses and telephone numbers, car and truck repair manuals, and Price It. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
O.J. Simpson a suspect in Vegas armed robbery Sep 16, 2007
"We walked into the room," Simpson said in the telephone interview. "I'm the last one to go in and when they see me, it's all 'Oh, God.' ". (Boston Globe -- Living)
Travel how-to Sep 13, 2007
UPS: I called the local telephone number and arranged for a pickup at my hotel ... "Make sure you record the merchant's full contact information, and that they include yours on the airbill including your telephone number and e-mail address," says Ronna Branch, a UPS spokesperson. (USA Today)
Life's Worth of Auto Collecting Put On the Auction Block for ‘Once in a Lifetime Event' Sep 12, 2007
Telephone/absentee bidding will also be available and full payment of purchases is expected on sale day with each item being old as is, where is ... For more information on bidding or to register for bidding, telephone 1-800-968-4444 or visit www. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)