Beads, beads and more beads: The art of beadwork flourishes in Tubac Dec 14, 2008
Marie Cocco, Chuck Norris, Joseph Farah, Bill O'Reilly, Michael Gerson, Mark Shields and Garrison Keillor give our readers invaluable insights and stances on the hot-button issues of the day. Now, in the spirit of the current election season, we want our readers to decide which of these columnists stands out above the rest. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
* FEATURE: Couple gets married in eco-friendly fashion Nov 26, 2008
Sandbars are an important ecological habitat for many coastal creatures such as crab and fish because they serve as a buffer that shields the nests from strong waves, Chen said. However, because factories in the Chigu Industrial Park continually haul sand from the seafloor to reclaim land, the sandbar has been receding at a speed of 25m per year, Chen said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
More of this story Nov 8, 2008
Rob Shields of Providence bought pieces of a plaster frieze that he planned to piece together. From the template, he planned to make a rubber mold, re-cast the old pieces, and make one completed plaster frieze. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Valley events Oct 8, 2008
Hobgood Clinic The Hobgood Clinic, a free diabetes testing and education center run by medical students at East Carolina University, meets at 8:30 a.m., the first and second Saturday of every month, at the Thomas Shields Community Center in Hobgood. Visitors can have their body mass index, blood pressure and blood glucose levels checked, free of charge. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Alleged OJ Victim: Memorabilia Belongs to Simpson's Kids Sep 17, 2008
Brooke Shields' Hot Bod ... Brooke Shields' Hot Bod. (E! Online)
Worst to first: Rays pursuing history Sep 17, 2008
James Shields and the rest of the Rays rotation have double-digit wins this season ... "It's been an amazing thing," said starting pitcher James Shields ... "Somewhere along the way we learned how to win," Shields concurred. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Overcast forecast Aug 11, 2008
Photo by Lisa Hornak Under cover: A visitor to Georges Island shields himself during yesterday;s downpours. Related Articles. (Boston Herald)
Summer Classics trendy outdoor store in Roswell May 8, 2008
The hot items are the aluminum chairs designed with shields inspired by the Biltmore Estate, and interlocking hearts, copied from window grates in Europe. "We also have woven patterns inspired by Provence," said Mannino. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Small businesses discover a world of opportunity in exports Apr 8, 2008
that leases computer equipment, more than half its increasing sales go directly to customers abroad or to U.S. buyers who then ship goods overseas, says founder and CEO Betsy Shields. Even with the U.S. economic slowdown, her revenue for this year's first quarter has risen 3% from the same time in 2007 "which is better than I expected in this economy," Shields says ... As corporations embraced technology through the 1990s, Shields at Breakaway Technologies saw her firm grow steadily and reach $4... (USA Today -- Money)
Aberdeen native opens upscale coffee shop, cafe in old antiques store Apr 2, 2008
Additions to menuAt first, Taylor and her business partner Beth Shields, who is also her sister, offered Seattle's Best coffee, Edy's ice cream and assorted pastries ... Every Monday, Shields begins making another hot-selling pastry: chess squares ... "A lot of people dock at the marina and come here to eat," Shields said. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Rooms inspired by famous Pittsburghers Mar 8, 2008
Here, a console table made from an old work bench and antique alligator coffee table are joined by a pair of Wassily arm chairs and modern paintings by local artists Barry Shields, Robert Qualters and Fabrizio Gerbino. Cooler still: a working garage door that opens onto an outdoor "balcony.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
New terminals sweeten the airport experience Jan 25, 2008
Suhaib Salem/Reuters Egyptian border guards with riot shields formed human chains Friday to try to hinder the flow of Gazans into Egypt and gradually reseal the breached border, but thousands still managed to pass through. In Opinion: More Headlines. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Entertainment guide Oct 22, 2007
CERAMICS OF JACK TROY: through Dec. 14, Suraci Gallery, Shields Center for the Visual Arts, 2300 Adams Ave.. A MOMENT IN TIME: through Dec. 29, nature scenes by William Hobbs, Christopher Barbieri, Jay Brooks and others, Lizza Studios, 155 Bridge St., Tunkhannock. (Scranton Times, PA)
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)
Sunshine and Classic Yachts - A Vintage Newport Labor Day Weekend: Sep 6, 2007
Winners in the other fleets were Nimble owned by David Kane in the Small Boat Division; Gary Kilroy's Pandora in the Gold Old Boats division; Andy Burton's Raven in Shields; Surprise, a 1930 S-Boat owned by Fred Roy; Alain Hanover's Columbia as the overall 12-Metre winner with Jan Slee's Enterprise first in the 12-Metre Modern division. The Spirit of Tradition winner was Mustang, Harvey Jones's W-46. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Clubs and shields take the offensive Aug 11, 2007
Many of the higher quality pieces, which included sculptures, containers and shields, went to institutional buyers, said Tim Klingender, of Sotheby's ... au/news/business/clubs-and-shields-take-the-offensive/2007/08/10/1186530616371. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Zack Snyder At Comic-Con: We Join An Epic Director For An Epic Day Aug 4, 2007
"We're not allowed to touch the grass, but I still want to," he says into the mic as they cheer and wave promotional "300" shields ... "That was cool, man. ... I wanted to run around on the grass because I don't know, when you're on a baseball field, you want to run around on the grass! Did you see how everyone in the crowd had crazy shields? That doesn't happen every day.". (VHI.com -- Music News)
Day in / day out area entertainment guide Jul 28, 2007
For details on the band, visit Sk8 Army of Bozeman will hold a competition for skateboarders from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, in Butte s Berkeley Bowl, in McGruff Park, Second and Shields. The cost is 10 and includes street skating, clam shell and kidney bowl. (Montana Standard, MT)
Calendar of Events Jun 28, 2007
Missing: Daniel Shields and Pete Zambon. BUSINESS. (Forest Republican, WI)
TOPS weight loss about self esteem, sensible eating May 16, 2007
Members include (from left to right) Delinda Richardson, area captain; Juanita Keymer; Helen Sloan; Cathy Schoubroeck (Broecks), leader; Marlene Rowe; Hazel Sarratt, assistant weight recorder (KOPS); Marcel Taylor; Kelly Huffman; Wanda Shields, weight recorder; Marlene Aylor, co-leader. Members not pictured include Jennifer Gibbs; Alice Hart; Mary Keene, treasurer; Gale Owens; Dee Shields; Doris Talburt, secretary; and Mary Wooten ... "TOPS No. AR55 has one KOPS at the moment, that being Hazel... (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Forensic team prepares to exhume Houdini's body to determine whether he was poisoned Mar 24, 2007
Deputy Police Commissioner Mark Shields said police believed more than one person may have killed Woolmer in his 12th-floor hotel room Sunday ... "With that many people in the hotel, it's no doubt that somebody saw something," Shields said ... On Friday, authorities obtained DNA samples from Pakistan team members to help eliminate potential suspects, Shields said. (North County Times)
A Magnolia state of mind Feb 11, 2007
Today, it's still possible at Hope Farm, the Shields Town House, Linden, Elgin, Glenburnie and Monmouth Plantation ... At Montaigne, circa 1855, owner Mary Louise Shields welcomed guests and pinned a camellia fresh from the gardens on each female visitor. (Los Angeles Times)
Cut From Jr. High Team, He Now Leads Nation In Rebounding Jan 31, 2007
UALR assistant coach Wes Flanigan found out about him, and made sure head coach Steve Shields did too ... Shields says Jones-Jennings has mastered the fundamentals of rebounding ... "I think the thing that really separates Rashad from a lot of people is his ability to assume that every shot's going to be a miss, his tenacious mind-set to continue working for position no matter where he is on the floor," Shields said. (Mac-Sports.com)
Mexican Collegiate Star Signs NFL Deal Jan 27, 2007
Will Shields, their 12-time Pro Bowl right guard, may retire. And veteran tackles Jordan Black and John Welbourn struggled at times this year. (Mac-Sports.com)
Miami Edges Nevada in MPC Computers Bowl Jan 2, 2007
Freeman threw a 78-yard touchdown pass to Sam Shields with 5:59 left in the third quarter to break what was a 14-14 tie and put the Hurricanes (7-6) ahead for good and ensure the program's ninth straight winning season. Freeman also had a 52-yard scoring pass to Ryan Moore late in the first half. (Kpmariners.com)
