Bombardier may beat Boeing Sep 5, 2008
The newer turboprops are less noisy and more comfortable than their predecessors, said Mark Niles, 48, a Horizon pilot who has flown a Q400 for 18 months. Relative to other turboprops, its very quiet, he said. (India Times)
Full Text Remarks of the 2008 Republican National Convention's Opening Day Now Available Sep 2, 2008
It is grounded in the heartfelt belief that our principles, our policies, and our vision will lead our American family - not just through present dangers - but to a horizon of prosperity and liberty mankind has only begun to explore. I yield back to the delegate from California. (PR Newswire)
More of this story Aug 30, 2008
Armed with experience of past success and bolstered by a horizon full of potential, the journey toward the unknown future has now begun for Hartsock one wind sprint at a time. . (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
As overbooked flights rise, so do payoffs for those who are bumped Aug 24, 2008
He was told earlier this week that there were not enough seats for his family on a Horizon Air flight to Los Angeles, where they were to connect for a trip to a resort in Mexico. "I didn't think it could happen to me.". (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Afghan Women Painters On Show Aug 22, 2008
Like her other works, the 24-year-old explains, the painting "depicts my sympathy towards the deprived women of my country." Yet it does so with a positive spin: the top third of the canvas is dominated by a horizon of cheerful stripes in many colors. Hashemi hopes art will become a "means by which women can advance themselves." At least it has been one for her and her fellow-graduates: all of the women consider themselves full-time artists, and some teach at the CCAA.. (Time.com)
Winds Rip Roof Off Home Aug 22, 2008
HORIZON CITY, Texas -- A Horizon City family tries to get back on their feet after heavy winds ripped the roof off their home. It happened in the 700 block of Agua Azul at about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
2008 Volleyball Preview Aug 19, 2008
This motto doesn't mean just believing they can win a Horizon League title, but believing in the system, in each other and the ability to compete at a higher level. "This team needs to believe they can win," said Mueller. (Uicflames.com)
Solar Sailing Aug 17, 2008
Long ago, someone stood alone on a sandy shore and gazed longingly out at the seemingly endless expanse of ocean, over a horizon suffused softly with ocean mist, musing "I wonder, what's out there?" Then, they fashioned a boat, rigged it with a large cloth to catch the wind, and set sail. Not quite so long ago, someone stood alone on a sandy shore and gazed longingly up at the seemingly endless expanse of space, suffused softly with sparkling stars, musing "I wonder, what's out there?" Then,... (FirstScience.com)
* Footloose in Fulong Aug 7, 2008
To the left families glide in paddleboats across the glittering surface of Shuangsi, which on a sunny day draws your eye toward a horizon with blue skies, glowing clouds X and the gleaming silver stack of a nuclear power plant. The Fourth Nuclear Power Plant (|) is not scheduled to go online until next year, but it has been a source of controversy since building began in 1997. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Lisa Ryckbosch Signs Contract Extension Aug 6, 2008
"Our goal is to win a Horizon League Championship and gain an NCAA berth on a year-by-year basis.". "Lisa and her staff have great passion for their student-athletes' welfare and academics," said Schmidt. (Uicflames.com)
The Bush Diplomacy Surge Aug 3, 2008
31, 2008 By Rice has pushed the White House to work more closely with its allies, like the Bahrainis, on such issues as Middle East peace and curbing nuclear proliferation. Brooks Kraft / Corbis for TIME Article Tools. (Time.com)
Built to swim, Aug 2, 2008
By then, Bowman had laid out a plan for Phelps, one that had a horizon as far as the 2012 Olympics, one focused lap at a time. Phelps never went back on Ritalin. (USA Today -- Sports)
Questions for troopers Jul 29, 2008
He might have been right about that, but in his vision of a population of 30 million within 50 years, he must have been looking at a horizon you'd need Hubble to see. Let's see. (Anchorage Daily News)
New Acropolis Museum Awaits Missing Ancient Body Parts, Retained in London Jul 28, 2008
Although the museum sits atop the preserved and accessible ruins of a 6th century B.C. neighborhood with a spectacular view of the Parthenon, the building bursts on the scene like a cloud of concrete against a horizon of neo-classical homes, honking horns and apartment-block terraces strung with drying laundry. Transparent Playground. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Survey says: More flights to Oregon Jul 27, 2008
The survey found that by far Portland is the most popular hub (not including San Francisco) 29 percent said they would like a Horizon Air/Alaska Airlines connection there. Los Angeles came in second with 17 percent of responses. (Daily Triplicate)
UIC Places 32 Student-Athletes On 2008 Horizon League Spring Academic Honor Roll Jul 25, 2008
For a Horizon League student-athlete to be named to an Academic Honor Roll, they must meet three criteria. The student-athlete must participate in at least one of the Horizon League's 19 sports during the most recent (or current) season; complete three semesters as a full-time student at the Horizon League member institution, and maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3. (Uicflames.com)
Timelines in the sand Jul 23, 2008
If Bush were known for exquisite subtlety in his use of the language, I d note that a horizon is, by definition, a line that can never be reached. But pigs will streak across the sky at Mach 2 before this president displays a diabolical mastery of semantics. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Website takes guesswork out of stock selling Jul 23, 2008
(Short term is considered stocks the investor plans to hold for six months or less, long term is for investments with a horizon beyond six months. . (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Bush administration thinks 'horizontal' Jul 22, 2008
Eugene Robinson of the Washington Post, in an article today, also said I d note that a horizon is, by definition, a line that can never be reached. You guys have your own left wing dictionary, or is this the new edukation coming from the Dimmokrauts once they get in power. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Mullen Concerned About Troop Withdrawal Timeline Jul 21, 2008
"The day is coming when will be doing more in the way of training and less in the way of fighting. Those goals are being achieved now. ... And so, it's not at all unusual to start to think that there is a horizon out there, in the not too distant future, in which the roles and responsibilities of the U.S. forces are going to change dramatically and those of the Iraqi forces are going to become dominant.". Mullen said if conditions keep improving, "I would look to be able to make recommendations... (Fox News)
Basketball Summer Notebook: Former Panthers Excel, New Floor At The Cell Jul 16, 2008
The surface also includes the new men's three-point line, which is set at 20'9", a Horizon League logo in each free-throw lane and a handful of UWM logos on the sidelines. The U.S. Cellular Arena logo is also prominent on the floor. Among other changes planned at the U.S. Cellular Arena for this coming season is the relocation of the student section to the north end zone. Previously, the student section has been located in the south end zone. UWM students, who receive free admission to the games... (Uwmpanthers.com)
Soccer Unveils 2008 Schedule Jul 15, 2008
" The Flames, who advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals for the first time in school history last season while registering a pair of Top 10 national rankings at the end of the year, will host nine matches at Flames Field this season. Seven of those nine home contests will take place underneath the lights. "For our large and growing fan base to see this type of collegiate soccer at Flames Field will give everyone from the University and the city of Chicago a chance to watch UIC compete against some... (Uicflames.com)
More >> Jul 14, 2008
In a bear market, the stock is a good defensive bet for investors with a horizon of six months to one year. Bookmark / Share. (India Times)
Get to know your neighbours Jul 13, 2008
In my address to those gathered in St Raphael's on Friday I remarked that it was timely that we all consider that life is eternal and love is immortal, and that death is only a horizon, and a horizon is nothing but the limit of our sight. The NSW Police Force will do whatever it takes to support Shelly through this terrible time. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Around the House: Turn your TV into art Jul 13, 2008
It was a serendipitous moment that led to the creation of TV2ART, which provides a way of not only concealing the television screen but also creating a work of art, formed by the play of the TV's light through tiny dots on a "Lightascope," an art screen of a horizon, a seascape or any number of abstract patterns. "They're like stained glass," Goldstein said, "rich and beautiful.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Where do all the old cellphones go? Jul 13, 2008
At a horizon of a decade or more, high energy costs may reduce the energy intensity of production, investment and consumption, but total energy demand is still likely to rise even if global real GDP growth averages only 3 or 4 percent per annum. And meanwhile, the storm clouds continue to gather. (Salon)
Horizon loss a blow to Basin Jul 6, 2008
H photo by Todd E. Swenson A Horizon flight at the Klamath Falls Airport in May. The carrier is planning to end service between Klamath Falls and Portland on Oct. 11. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Lakota facility seeks to teach understanding between cultures Jun 28, 2008
MARTIN -- Intermittent flashes of light burst from a horizon of gray clouds, lighting up the dark sky and wide-open, tumbling grasslands of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation on Wednesday evening. (133). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
HIV, AIDS Cases Increase In El Paso Jun 27, 2008
Juan Valles, a Horizon resident, encourages everyone to get tested. You never know. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Pitcher finds Ida Grove for a final audition Jun 22, 2008
He played at Wright State in Ohio for two years and helped the Raiders win a Horizon League title. Pitching teammate Joe Smith is now a reliever for the New York Mets. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Tech.view: Lunacy at large Jun 21, 2008
In other words, there is no physical reason why a horizon moon should look any larger than a zenith moon. In fact, try to capture a huge rising moon on film and you ll be quickly disappointed. (The Economist)
'Bloatware' weighs down laptop Jun 6, 2008
Bloatware' weighs down laptop - CNN.com. Bloatware' weighs down laptop. (CNN -- Tech)
New air service on the horizon Jun 1, 2008
The change comes as part of a scheduling change in Billings, which will no longer have a Horizon flight to Portland. Instead, Billings gets an additional trip to Seattle, with the plane stopping here on the way out and back. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Horizon Air cutting service in Northwest to save fuel May 29, 2008
A Horizon Airlines plane. The Seattle-based regional airline also is phasing out its jets in favor of a single fleet using the 76-seat Q400 turboprop. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
USD Basketball and San Diego Hall of Champions Celebrate 2007-08 Season May 29, 2008
As a special feature, Jared Dudley, a Horizon High alumnus with the Charlotte Bobcats, will speak about his NBA rookie season. Dudley was honored as a 2007 Amateur Star of the Year by the Hall of Champions for his senior season at Boston College when he was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year. (Usdtoreros.com)
Brett Schaefer Named Horizon League Player Of The Week May 20, 2008
355 (65-for-183) with a Horizon League-leading 51 RBI and eight home runs. He also leads the Flames in slugging percentage. (Uicflames.com)
Study Implicates 350 Gene Regions In Cancer Development In The Mouse May 20, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 19, 2008) A large genetic study in mice has identified hundreds of genes involved in the development of cancer by examining the DNA of more than 500 lymphomas to find the cancer causing mutations. The study found just over 10,000 mutations in total, which together implicate almost 350 regions in the mouse genome in cancer formation. (Science Daily)
PARADOX'S PARADISE May 16, 2008
The view from Joshua's Marina takes in a horizon that consists almost entirely of open water. Ten years ago, it would have shown hundreds of marsh islands. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Plugging the gapHow a 'national lab' will re-energise the UK's nuclear sector May 14, 2008
It has numerous advantages and even the worst case disaster of Chernobyl didn't prove to be anything like as damaging to the environment as first feared, as a Horizon programme a few years ago showed. Les Howarth, Saffron Walden, UK. (BBC News -- Science)
Panthers Split Twinbill With First-Place Flames May 10, 2008
MILWAUKEE - Junior won for the fourth time in his last five starts to help the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee baseball team to a split of a Horizon League doubleheader Friday afternoon against UIC at Henry Aaron Field. The Panthers (18-32, 8-13 Horizon) won the opener, 6-3, before falling to the first-place Flames (25-19, 12-6 Horizon) in the nightcap, 7-3. (Uwmpanthers.com)
Sea-Tac Airport tries to go green May 6, 2008
Ground crewmember Mack Matsumura positions a Horizon Airlines jet using a pushback cart at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Monday. By Stephen Brashear for USA TODAY. (USA Today -- News)
Butler Drops Two Narrow Decisions At Valparaiso Apr 23, 2008
On an afternoon dominated by strong pitching, Valparaiso hurlers Andrea Zappia and Stephanie Kelly grabbed the spotlight and led the host Crusaders to back-to-back 2-0 victories over Butler in a Horizon League doubleheader at the VU Softball Field on Tuesday, April 22. The two losses dropped Butler to 16-25 on the year and 5-10 in league play. (Butlersports.com)
Is Boots' 'Wonder Cream' Really That Good? Apr 23, 2008
The serum was caught up in a buying frenzy after a Horizon programme tested cosmetics against their claims. Unlike the others, this one apparently did what it said on the pack. (Sky News)
Home improvements slowing down Apr 23, 2008
The LIRA is a new initiative from the Remodeling Futures Program to estimate future national remodeling activity with a horizon of three quarters. "Spending on home improvements continues to be sluggish, as homeowners respond to falling home prices," notes Nicolas Retsinas, director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Report: Spending slows on home remodeling Apr 22, 2008
The LIRA is a new initiative from the Remodeling Futures Program to estimate future national remodeling activity with a horizon of three quarters. "Spending on home improvements continues to be sluggish, as homeowners respond to falling home prices," notes Nicolas P. Retsinas, director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies. (Boston Business Journal, MA)
Butler Splits Doubleheader At Youngstown State Apr 20, 2008
Senior hit her second home run of the season to help lift Butler to a 5-4 victory over Youngstown State in the first game of a Horizon League doubleheader at McCune Park in Youngstown, Ohio, on Saturday (April 19). The host Penguins won the second game, 1-0, to earn a split on the day. (Butlersports.com)
Panthers Split League Doubleheader With Cleveland State Apr 20, 2008
LORAIN, Ohio - Junior tied his career-high with seven strikeouts and pitched eight strong innings to help the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee baseball team to a split of a Horizon League doubleheader with Cleveland State University Saturday afternoon at Pipe Yard Stadium. The Panthers (12-22, 5-6 Horizon) won game two, 4-3, to record their fifth-straight victory in one-run contests. (Uwmpanthers.com)
Butler Splits Twinbill With League-Leading Wright State Apr 18, 2008
On a day when Butler honored the four senior members of the team, it was freshman who delivered the biggest hit to lead the Bulldogs past league-leading Wright State, 6-5, in the first game of a Horizon League doubleheader at the Butler Softball Diamond on Thursday, April 17. Wright State claimed the nightcap, 5-1. (Butlersports.com)
Kahlil Gibran, 85, renowned sculptor and painter Apr 15, 2008
"He was a horizon to me," Mr. Gibran said. "I had to live up to him. I had to produce. Because he was somebody, I had to be somebody.". (Boston Globe)
Indago Petroleum says drill at Al Jariya delayed to later in the year Apr 10, 2008
It said at the beginning of February, the drilling operation penetrated a horizon from which salt water emerged at very high temperatures and pressures. The well was brought under control immediately, but the impact on the project has been profound. (Forbes -- Markets)
Smith hired as new MMS principal Apr 9, 2008
Smith led a team that was responsible for the middle school s recognition last year as a Horizon School one of the top middle schools in the state and nation. Superintendent Larry Lilly said Smith s annual salary as principal will be about 85,000. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Salmond back from US with high hopes for independence Apr 7, 2008
Wendy Alexander (the Scottish Labour leader] said I wouldn't become First Minister in my wildest dreams. Well, I must be having pretty wild dreams these days. (Scotsman)
Michelle Rodger: How Salmond energy will have cash rolling ashore Apr 6, 2008
Michelle Rodger: How Salmond energy will have cash rolling ashore - Scotland on Sunday. You need to have javascript enabled to view this page correctly Sunday, 6th April 2008. (Scotland on Sunday)
Philomath woman reunited with her wayward iPod Apr 4, 2008
She called Gee on March 4 and put the iPod on a Horizon flight to Eugene, where Gee picked it up on March 5. I was just so ecstatic when she called that I forgot to get her name, Gee said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Panthers Host Valpo In Key League Contest Apr 3, 2008
The Crusaders are 2-5 this spring and have yet to play a Horizon League match in their first season in the league. That will change when Valpo hosts Butler Friday before heading to Milwaukee Saturday. (Uwmpanthers.com)
Oh, heck, wheres the happy news? Mar 31, 2008
It has to be placed within a horizon of God and faith and community. That sounds pretty good. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Helena man key in rescuing crew from sinking fishing ship Mar 30, 2008
"And the pilots are flying with a quarter-mile visibility, or zero-zero, where they can't see the ocean or a horizon line. They're flying on instruments.". Affixed to the cable and armed with a strop, which Hollow described as a device used to wrap victims before hoisting, the rescue swimmer made his way to each victim. (Montana Standard, MT)
Panthers Split Slugfest With Butler To Take Weekend Series Mar 30, 2008
- Sophomore big day at the plate led the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee baseball team to a 12-4 victory over Butler University in game two of a Horizon League doubleheader Saturday at Bulldog Park. Wegner hit three doubles and a home run and drove in four runs to help the Panthers (5-16, 2-4 Horizon) to the split after the Bulldogs (5-14, 3-3 Horizon) won game one, 22-10. (Uwmpanthers.com)
Braving the sea Mar 29, 2008
And the pilots are flying with a quarter-mile visibility, or zero-zero, where they can t see the ocean or a horizon line. They re flying on instruments. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Costly protection for the retiring type Mar 29, 2008
First, he argues that guarantees against market losses are a waste of money for any investor who has a horizon longer than 10 years. Over that period, he's confident that total stock market returns dividends plus capital gains would beat the guaranteed returns of IncomePlus. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Couple saw red flags during move Mar 28, 2008
With the help of a Horizon employee, the couple searched for the collection, but could not locate the guns. Complicating matters further, the firearms were not listed on the customer inventory list. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Milwaukee Drops Pair Of One-Run League Games At UIC Mar 24, 2008
Then, it's a return trip to Indiana for the weekend, squaring off with Butler for a Horizon League series with the Bulldogs. (Uwmpanthers.com)
The Cougar Lounge - Just Add Water Mar 15, 2008
In the end, too many turnovers trumped too few rebounds and Wazzu won their seventh straight then sent the Huskies home on a Horizon Air Cougar-logo-emblazoned airplane. "Now what? Can Wazzu get to Anaheim or Denver for the NCAA?" asks The Fisheyed Foo, so he can prepare for Disneyland or mountain oysters. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Panthers See Season End With Loss To Loyola Mar 5, 2008
MILWAUKEE - J.R. Blount scored 23 points and Loyola shot 65 percent from the field in the second half to capture a 57-51 win over the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Tuesday night in a Horizon League Tournament First Round game. Tracy Robinson added 13 points for the Ramblers (12-18), who advance to a second round contest Friday against UIC.. (Uwmpanthers.com)
Dobies, Grove and Gasparin Head to Last Chance Meet at Ohio State Mar 4, 2008
43 is a Horizon League record and the 37th best nationally. MORTON ON DOBIES: "We feel Jakub's time in the 100 breaststroke is on the bubble to qualify for the national championship. Because we had the league championship moved from the fast waters of Cleveland State, he was not able to improve his time last week, and he will have a chance to do that this weekend.". (Csuvikings.com)
