SHELF LIFE - Library’s redesign nearly complete Nov 22, 2008
The buzz of drills and thwack of hammers are music to our ears, unexpected for a place where quiet is the tradition. But the occasionally not-so-subtle noise of construction means Missoula Public Library is in the final phase of our nearly yearlong redesign project, and the excitement is building among staff and patrons. (Missoulian, MT)
Nintendo's Holiday 2008: Wii Speak Channel, Club Nintendo, More Surprises Oct 3, 2008
In 2009, the Personal Trainer series will expand with Personal Trainer: Math, a collection of basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division drills based on the Kageyama method. Meanwhile, Personal Trainer: Walking will introduce a wireless pedometer, letting consumers not only track every step they take, but also turn walking into interactive entertainment. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
NFL Notebook: The Favre Franchise still in Packers future (Today) Aug 17, 2008
For about an hour on Thursday, Burress trotted out routes and snagged passes along the sideline in full pads before strolling over to the second practice field to watch his teammates work through contact drills. It was his second session since camp began July 25. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Competition's stiff, but this should get the gold for the sleaziest Aug 12, 2008
Phil's lump leaves him anything but limp as he channels his anxiety into an ad campaign for power drills. China Prep. (Globe and Mail)
Jour de Fete celebration this weekend Aug 8, 2008
The French Marines will be performing military drills at various times during both days. Sunday features a Classic Cruisers Car Show with a 1 admission fee. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
More of this story Jul 26, 2008
Standing in his shop amid brick forge, power trip hammer, anvil, hammers, drills, grinders and wooden chair, Hurley seems fully content with the life he's hammered and shaped. "I'll do this (blacksmithing) as long as I can," he says. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
A coach for all seasons Former Warriors boss Musselman keeps busy Jun 7, 2008
They all include themes, lessons of the day and drills he would run on offene and defense. He posts daily updates on his blog (), sometimes posting in the middle of the night. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
The hams come to Princeton Jun 3, 2008
Tokarz said hams are used during emergency drills to keep communication lines open between workers in the field and headquarters. Tokarz said he and the Ottawa fire chief taught their first CERT class in March 2003, and one young woman in the class complained the entire time. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
* Taiwan News Quick Take May 17, 2008
Disaster response drills held. Four disaster response drills simulating relief and rescue operations during massive flooding, earthquakes and epidemic outbreaks, as well as serious transportation accidents, were held in Taipei simultaneously yesterday ... Nearly 3,000 personnel and 300 vehicles of various types, including ships and helicopters, were mobilized to carry out the drills. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Eveready Income Fund Announces 2008 First Quarter Financial Results May 9, 2008
In addition, we also own hundreds of additional pieces of large equipment including directional boring rigs, heli-portable drills, mulchers, catalyst handling and support systems, and other specialized pieces of equipment. Our lodging services include 18 portable camps and six industrial lodges. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Notes: O's prep for intrasquad games Feb 26, 2008
-- The Orioles wrapped up the quiet period of camp Monday with a bunch of drills designed to prepare them for their first intrasquad game. Baltimore will hold scrimmages on Tuesday and Wednesday in advance of the team's Spring Training opener on Thursday against the Marlins at Fort Lauderdale Stadium. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Cold War missile site now belongs to North Dakota Feb 3, 2008
There isn't a baby boomer in America who doesn't remember nuclear fallout drills in grade school. Teacher would tell the class, "Now, boys and girls, crawl under your desk until I give you the 'all clear.'". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
OAKLAND Stolen goods ready to be returned to their owners by police Feb 2, 2008
OAKLAND / Stolen goods ready to be returned to their owners by police. It was like an open-air market for stolen goods. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
India, China target trade, set joint military drills during visit by Indian prime minister Jan 15, 2008
They said joint military drills would be held in India this year, following the first such exercises in China last year. Even amid the buoyant mood in ties, residual mistrust remains over the border dispute that sparked a brief but bloody 1962 war. (International Herald Tribune)
Tickets Go on Sale Wednesday, Dec. 12, for Super Bowl XLII'S Interactive Theme Park: The NFL Experience Built By The Home Depot, Jan. 26-27, Jan. 31, and Feb. 1-2, 2008, Adjacent to the University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona Dec 12, 2007
Participants will have the opportunity to run, pass, kick and punt, as well as experience similar training drills as the pros. Fans may also have the opportunity to shake hands or receive a free autograph from as many as 50 players scheduled to appear at The Topps Super Bowl XLII Card Show. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Poor Indian Labourers Happily Scrap "Toxic" Ship Oct 11, 2007
Colourful posters with safety instructions for workers have been put up across the town, but mock drills and safety workshops which are supposed to be conducted by the government and shipyard owners take place very rarely, officials admit privately. Workers -- most of whom suffer from chronic respiratory ailments -- are poorly equipped for the job and have no health insurance, officials admit. (Planet Ark, United States)
Pardon our dust as we make improvements Oct 2, 2007
They stay open and hope customers won t mind the whine of drills, the sawdust and the roped-off areas as they shop. We at The Sentinel should have done something like that recently. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Change is carved in stone Sep 4, 2007
Once they powered steam drills that would pry the granite blocks from the island rock, and the spruce forests that now cover the island hide the foundations of what was a prosperous village of stonecutters numbering in their hundreds. They lived a life on an island "a scant 150 acres in size, with a motley population of Yankees, Italians, Swedes, Finns, Irish, and Scottish laborers," according to Eleanor Richardson's book about Hurricane. (Boston Globe)
Shelves brim with classic tools in specialty store Sep 3, 2007
Tables and shelves have ample displays of power drills, routers, jig saws and sanders like your dad _ and maybe his dad _ used to have. Shelves brim with braces and power drivers. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
what's happening...this weekend Aug 11, 2007
The French Marines will also be performing military drills around the festival area at various times during both days. A 1919 restored, 26,000 pound working Nichols-Shepard Steam Traction Engine will be on display from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on South Main Street on both days. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Bucknell Men's Water Polo European Tour Update #4 Jul 3, 2007
The pool session continued for the team after the scrimmage was through with some six-on-five work and some shooting drills. At 1 p.m. the team hit the hot tub before concluding its three-hour session and then returned to the Hotel Aqua for some lunch. (Bucknellbison.com)
Relax and experience Tuscany in the Italian style Apr 27, 2007
There we learned how workers carve out vast blocks using drills, hydraulic machines and wires studded with industrial diamonds. All very fascinating, but we were disappointed to discover that this was industrial, not statuary, marble. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
In case of fire ... what do you grab? Feb 23, 2007
While schools and workplaces have fire drills, most homeowners don't think about it. Draw a floor plan on paper. (AZCentral -- Home)
Paterno Absent From Sideline For First Bowl Game Jan 2, 2007
On Sunday he said he was sore from walking through "agility drills" trying to get ready for the game. The 80-year-old coach hasn't been on the sideline since Nov. 4 at Wisconsin, when two players barreled into him. (Kpmariners.com)
Paterno Now Undecided On Sidelines Jan 1, 2007
Sore from running through "agility drills" in trying to get ready for Monday's game against No. 17 Tennessee, the 80-year-old Paterno may watch from the press box if he doesn't feel his rehabilitated left leg is ready ... "I tried to act as if I was getting attacked ... For me, agility drills," Paterno said. (Kpmariners.com)
