The year in review: All about 2008 Jan 6, 2009
As speakers welcomed the numerous visitors, the sky grew darker and lights at the base of the wall lit up the individual panels. Throughout the following weekend, people drove to Wilmington from all over New England to see the wall. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Does Madoff belong in jail? Jan 6, 2009
Somehow Bernie doesn t emit that Daniel Craig aura of charisma now that it s known he can t make money fall from the sky. Bernie needs to be in Gitmo conditions. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Israel drives deeper into Gaza, rebuffing diplomatic efforts Jan 6, 2009
Plumes of smoke were visible in the night sky. Inside Gaza City, windows are blown out, electricity is cut and drinking water scarce. (International Herald Tribune)
Israel spurns truce calls Jan 6, 2009
Flares lit the night sky over a city without electricity, as blasts rocked the area. Amid the chaos, the Israeli army said three of its soldiers died and 24 were wounded when their position was accidentally hit by tank fire in northern Gaza. (iAfrica.com)
Wheels Of Diplomacy Turn Toward Gaza Jan 6, 2009
Mads Gilbert, a Norwegian doctor in Gaza, tells Sky News that the number of civilians injured and killed in Gaza proves that Israel is deliberately attacking the population. . (CBS News -- World)
Preserving the past, embracing the future; Looking back at 2008 Jan 6, 2009
Bartlett Yancey High School teacher Cliff Higgs was remembered March 6 with a memorial service that culminated in 250 colorful balloons being released into the sky of a sunny day. Higgs, who taught history, civics and economics and coached football at BY, died of a heart attack Feb. 28, according to student services coordinator Barbara Price. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Washington could ban smoking in cars with children Jan 6, 2009
lola*in*longview wrote on Jan 5, 2009 10:06 AM:" I support this 100%. No child should have to inhale cigarette smoke. I used to smoke and am totally guilty of doing so around my children. I look back now and can't understand what the hell was I thinking. It is just to risky, I don't want to be responsible for the death of anybody due to second hand smoke. It wasn't that hard to quit, wish I would have stuck with it a long time ago. " ... wrote on Jan 5, 2009 10:50 AM:" What about all the garbage... (Longview Daily News, WA)
US Airways joins lawsuit against FAA Jan 6, 2009
Jim Poulin/Phoenix Business Journal A US Airways jet takes off from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Related News. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Jett Travolta's Remains Cremated Jan 6, 2009
Current conditions for local cities. AP ImageJohn Travolta poses with his daughter Ella Bleu (l), son Jett, and wife Kelly Preston. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Israel Storms Through Gaza; 524 Now Dead Jan 5, 2009
Two children crossing a street near a Hamas security compound didn't look right and left for cars but gazed up at the sky, apparently looking for attack aircraft ... (1:43)As reports of casualties begin to emerge and ground fighting intensifies in Gaza, Sky News' Dominic Waghorn reports on the latest developments taking place on the front lines. (CBS News -- 48 Hours)
Portland St. wins in 4 OTs Jan 5, 2009
The Vikings (12-4, 3-0 Big Sky) trailed 36-20 at halftime and didn't lead in regulation. They forced overtime when Waters' layup in traffic with nine seconds left tied the score 57-57. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
How the great Holocaust diary was adapted for TV Jan 5, 2009
Sky has unveiled the six new gladiators who will step into the arena for the second series of the revamped show, while legendary star Wolf also returns as team manager. 19 Feb 2008. (guardian.co.uk)
Strides against cancer Jan 5, 2009
DEBARY -- The sky is still pitch black and 28-year-old Amanda Brown is into her second mile along the trail at Gemini Springs. No exercise junkie, Brown -- who becomes "Mandy" after she's introduced -- is breathing hard along the way to a milestone that was unimaginable 29 months ago, as she lay in a hospital bed hoping her second cancer diagnosis would be her last. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
UPDATED: Man cited after crash on Highway 97Initial reports indicate a 4-year-old child was ejected from the car Jan 5, 2009
Three passengers were transported to Sky Lakes Medical Center with injuries. Read more in the print edition of Saturday's Herald and News. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Israel rolls into Gaza Jan 5, 2009
The night sky over Gaza was lit by the flash of bullets and balls of fire from tank shells. Sounds of explosions were heard across Gaza City, the territory's biggest city, and high-rise buildings shook from the bigger booms. (Albany Times Union)
Death, fear grip Gaza City as ground war rages nearby Jan 5, 2009
The sky was filled with smoke. At Shifa, a foreign doctor volunteering for the Red Crescent, described "nightmare" conditions for patients, young and old, many horribly disfigured by flying shrapnel and fire. (AlertNet)
* FEATURE : Put Kangaroos on eco-menu, scientists say Jan 5, 2009
Saving the planet by eating kangaroos and wild camels may seem like pie in the sky, but the offbeat menu comes with a scientific stamp of approval in Australia. The aim in both cases is to reduce damage to the environment, but the reasoning behind the push to put the animals on the menu is sharply different. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
As economy collapses, perhaps workers will rise upWednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 Jan 5, 2009
Mr. Block wrote on Dec 31, 2008 12:33 PM:" Fellow worker,I fear people are waiting for more crisis to awaken from their consumptive slumber. Why bother when we can watch bowl games, vote for Obama to rescue us, trust in God, and trust that corporations can be regulated to act on our behalf? What about green capitalism? What about God? Isn't this just a part of His "perfect" little plan? Shouldn't I just get what I can from this life right now and then get pie in the sky when I die?Don't we... (Missoulian, MT)
Across the universe Jan 5, 2009
Foretelling the future by the stars has long been a risky business ... By the end of the year, he had perfected it as a scientific instrument and had begun making astonishing discoveries about the sky ... It seeks to give as many people as possible the opportunity to follow in Galileo's footsteps and look at the night sky through a telescope, engaging with nature while seeing first-hand how scientific research is done. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
'Star Trek' Stars Mourn Barrett Roddenberry Jan 5, 2009
Star Trek' Stars Mourn Barrett Roddenberry - Entertainment News Story - KIRO Seattle. Current conditions for local cities. (KIRO TV, WA)
Calories: To Count Or Not To Count? Jan 5, 2009
Calories: To Count Or Not To Count. - Health News Story - KIRO Seattle. (KIRO TV, WA)
Rabies vaccine drop Jan 5, 2009
If you see brown bags falling from the sky, don't touch them. These are rabies vaccines for coyotes and brown foxes being dropped by specially equipped airplanes. (Odessa American, TX)
What Uncle Sam Gave Detroit For Christmas Jan 5, 2009
The sky isn't so blue for Chrysler, Cerberus' other problem child. Though the billions in TARP aid President Bush authorized for Chrysler and GM will buy Chrysler some time, there are difficult issues ahead. (Time.com)
SHAY SHMUELI/AFP/Getty Images Jan 5, 2009
Palestinians Urged To 'Crush' Israelis - News Story - KFOX El Paso. Current conditions for local cities. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Twins Born In Different Years Jan 5, 2009
Current conditions for local cities. 1 Twin Born On News Year's Eve, Other On New Year's Day. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Dark and cold Gaza waits for help as Israel steps up war Jan 5, 2009
Orange streaks flashed across the darkened sky from tank shells and warplane missiles while Hamas heavy machine guns took speculative shots at Israeli jets over the enclave of 1. 5 million people. (India Times, India)
A dancer's final turn Jan 4, 2009
Outside, the color drains from the sky, and the setting sun casts a pink glow on the snow. This is probably Catherine's last winter. (Boston Globe)
Israel launches ground assault on Gaza Jan 4, 2009
Sharp explosions rang out across Gaza, and tank fire and airstrikes lit the darkened sky well into today as Israel continued to pound the coastal territory by land, air, and sea. In a statement, the Israeli military said a key objective was to "take control" of the rocket launching sites Hamas has used to fire at southern Israel. (Boston Globe)
Young preachers repackaging Islam Jan 4, 2009
"We decided to leave the city and go somewhere with a sea, clear sky, and mountains so that we can meditate about almighty God's greatness," Hosni said with a gentle surf behind him. "It is hard for one to meditate about that in the crowded city. In fact, we want to draw some link between the beauty of the Earth and that of paradise.". (Boston Globe)
Chamber has small-business issues forum Jan 4, 2009
-- Frederic Klaske was named solar systems division manager at Oakland's Fidelity Roof Co. He previously was chief executive officer of Sky Power Systems. -- Mark DeLuca was named eastern regional vice president of sales at San Francisco's Aravo Solutions Inc., and Bruce Duchene was named western regional vice president of sales. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Blog Ideas - Subjects to Write Abou... Jan 4, 2009
When it comes to blogging, the sky is the limit. Many bloggers opt to blog about a hobby, activity or sport that interests them. (Suite101.com)
Experience Your own Galileo Moment in 2009 Jan 4, 2009
F2 CURT NASON NIGHT SKY ... Amateur and professional astronomy associations across the globe are gearing up to give as many people as possible a "Galileo Moment," an inspiring encounter with the night sky ... He built his own in 1609 and pointed it skyward. (Telegraph-Journal)
ISRAELI TANKS AND TROOPS LAUNCH ATTACK ON GAZA...'Lengthy operation': Israeli official... Jan 4, 2009
The incursion was preceded by several hours of heavy artillery fire after dark, igniting flames in the night sky. Machine gun fire rattled as bright tracer rounds flashed through the darkness and the crash of hundreds of shells sent up streaks of fire. (The Drudge Report)
Kenneth Baker's top 5 art picks for 2008 Jan 4, 2009
Entering it feels like stepping into the sky. It currently houses an exhibition of new wood sculpture by Italian Arte Povera artist Giuseppe Penone. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Parents' voice stifled in China milk issue Jan 4, 2009
"Our daughter has no appetite for food. Her immune system is no good. She's always sick with a cold or something. "It's felt like the sky is collapsing. We have only this one child, and our whole life revolves around her," said Li, who lives in Shijiazhuang, headquarters of Sanlu Group, manufacturer of much of the tainted formula. She and other parents also have been kept out of a courthouse in Shijiazhuang where Sanlu executives are on trial on criminal charges. Parental anger is a potent... (Los Angeles Times)
UPDATED: Man cited after crash on Highway 97Initial reports indicate a 4-year-old child was ejected from the car Jan 4, 2009
Three passengers were transported to Sky Lakes Medical Center with injuries. Read more in the print edition of Saturday's Herald and News. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Top Scrabble players have gift Jan 4, 2009
A kitchen-table player feels "sky high" if he achieves this once every 10 games, Robertson said. But an expert player who doesn't play at least two Bingos a game is likely to lose, he said. (Albany Times Union)
Be defiant, but do it humbly Jan 4, 2009
Cross, if Clayson said the sky was blue on a sunny day, you'd argue about it ... cross1242 wrote on Dec 29, 2008 10:32 PM:" gkb32 @ Dec 29, 2008 3:47 PM said, "Cross, if Clayson said the sky was blue on a sunny day, you'd argue about it ... Liberal as Noam Chomsky, Hunter S. Thompson, and Paul Krugman. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Israeli Forces Bisect Gaza Strip00001A87 Jan 4, 2009
In a special report for CBS News, Sky News. Dominic Waghorn provides in-depth coverage. (CBS News -- Iraq)
Quebec couple lost jobs before 3 children, father found dead Jan 4, 2009
Gunfire and explosions flashed in the night sky over Gaza early Sunday as Israel escalated its eight-day military campaign against Hamas by sending ground forces into the Gaza Strip under cover of darkness. A suicide pact between a Quebec couple resulted in the deaths of the father and three children, police alleged on Saturday, as relatives suggested financial strain on the couple was a factor in the tragedy. (CBC.ca)
Put kangaroos, camels on Australian eco-menu: scientists Jan 4, 2009
SYDNEY (AFP) Saving the planet by eating kangaroos and wild camels may seem like pie in the sky, but the offbeat menu comes with a scientific stamp of approval in Australia. The aim in both cases is to reduce damage to the environment, but the reasoning behind the push to put the animals on the menu is sharply different. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Last Of The Beach Towns Jan 4, 2009
Word to the wise: The bluff hike is glorious between rains, when the sky is stippled with clouds that play with whatever sunlight is available. The path holds up pretty well, but if you have serious tread in your waffle-soled hiking boots, bring a good stiff brush to clean out the tenacious gunk, or better yet, an extra pair of shoes to change into. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Colonel's 'circuitous' military career ending with a new desert home (5) Jan 4, 2009
Casey wrote on Feb 14, 2008 11:08 PM:" Why do they act we are oblivious to the fact that there are at least a dozen or more of those uav'S IN THE SKY EVERY NIGHT.Spying on U.S. Citizens. WAKE UP PEOPLE. ". Child and grandchild of victims wrote on Feb 12, 2008 6:10 PM:" Some man indeed! 25 years ago my father and grandfather were shot in the back several times with a shotgun by police under his authority. To this day the only articles I have ever read speak of lies and escuses, but no one has... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
SHAY SHMUELI/AFP/Getty Images Jan 4, 2009
Medics: 23 Palestinians Killed In Gaza Invasion - News Story - KFOX El Paso. Current conditions for local cities. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Wild Finish: Chargers Oust Colts In OT Jan 4, 2009
Current conditions for local cities. Related Stories/Links. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Report on Columbia Finds Gear Lacking Jan 3, 2009
Debris from Columbia streaks across the sky over Texas on Feb. 1, 2003. A NASA team recommends 30 changes in astronauts' protective equipment. (Washington Post -- Technology)
Seized dogs’ conditions improving Jan 3, 2009
All vets see neglect cases, said Rob Bruner, of the Big Sky Pet Center, 7565 Entryway Drive, but this magnitude I ve never seen anything like this. Bruner helped the Yellowstone County Sheriff s Office with the seizure Tuesday of animals from the property of Linda Kapsa, who owns Shady Lane Kennels. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
David Frum: Shut up and pay for your windmill Jan 3, 2009
That thing in the sky is the cause of warming AND cooling. By all means fight pollution but man made CO2 and cow farts are not why the Antarctic snow cover has increased. (National Post)
THIS IS CNN: COMIC TRASH TALK MAKES NEWS... Jan 3, 2009
"Do you love watching thousands of screaming people and a giant ball falling from the sky?" Griffin states on her Web site. "How about we add in Kathy Griffin, Anderson Cooper and a live mike? Yes, we thought you'd be excited.". (The Drudge Report)
New Year's parties start as huge fireworks displays herald 2009 Jan 3, 2009
Auckland s dazzling firework show, launched from the Sky Tower in the centre of the city, was broadcast around the world in a prelude to the enormous pyrotechnic display in Sydney Harbour two hours later ... Around 5,000 kilograms of shells, comets and experimental fireworks lit up the sky over the Opera House and the iconic steel bridge, which dominate the city s harbour. (Times Online)
UPDATED: Man cited after crash on Highway 97Initial reports indicate a 4-year-old child was ejected from the car Jan 3, 2009
Three passengers were transported to Sky Lakes Medical Center with injuries. Read more in the print edition of Saturday's Herald and News. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Sick time policy crucial for small businesses Jan 3, 2009
But Diane Bates believes in keeping vacation and sick time separate at her New York-based PR firm, Blue Sky Marketing Communications. "Vacation is part of someone's compensation package" that they negotiate with the company, she said. (MSNBC -- Business)
Be defiant, but do it humbly Jan 3, 2009
Cross, if Clayson said the sky was blue on a sunny day, you'd argue about it ... cross1242 wrote on Dec 29, 2008 10:32 PM:" gkb32 @ Dec 29, 2008 3:47 PM said, "Cross, if Clayson said the sky was blue on a sunny day, you'd argue about it ... Liberal as Noam Chomsky, Hunter S. Thompson, and Paul Krugman. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Fireworks mishaps plummet this year Jan 3, 2009
Aerial fireworks lit up the sky in Kalihi on New Year's Eve. Fire officials say that while overall fireworks activity was down this year, there were more illegal aerial fireworks. (Honolulu Advertiser)
2008 in the rear-view mirror: From buttocks to bankruptcy, it hasn’t been dull in Big Sky Country Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 Jan 3, 2009
Missoulian: 2008 in the rear-view mirror: From buttocks to bankruptcy, it hasn t been dull in Big Sky Country Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 ... 2008 in the rear-view mirror: From buttocks to bankruptcy, it hasn t been dull in Big Sky Country Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008By JOE BARNHART. (Missoulian, MT)
LETTERS: NCT, Jan. 3, 2009 Jan 3, 2009
" Like a good crusader, he conveniently sidestepped the fact that radical Caucasians and Christians have also been slaughtering innocent people for thousands of years.Neither fact constitutes a rationale for the war in Iraq.Mike goes on to suggest that it was actually Clinton who failed to prevent 9/11 since Bush had been in office for only nine months when the attacks occurred. This is a classic example of the flawed neoconservative values that make a complete sham of the concept of personal... (North County Times)
Saugus Police log Dec. 28-29 Jan 3, 2009
An officer reported he could see fireworks in the sky but was unable to determine the source, 7:35 p.m. A caller reported a group throwing snowballs at cars on Essex Street. An officer dispersed the group from the area, 9:45 p.m. A Jackson Street caller reported an unknown object was shot at his home. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Mich. Man Gets 5-Cent IRS Bill, 4-Cent Refund Jan 3, 2009
Man Gets 5-Cent IRS Bill, 4-Cent Refund - Money News Story - KFOX El Paso. Current conditions for local cities. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Man's Discarded Lotto Ticket $650,000 Winner Jan 3, 2009
Current conditions for local cities. Ticket Almost Went Out With Trash. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Brutal cold complicates jobs of firefighters, shelters, police Jan 2, 2009
Indeed, he added, "with a clear sky, any heating from the sun just goes right up into the atmosphere, and the temperature plummets. The clouds act as somewhat of a blanket to moderate things.". Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Letters to the editor (1/2/08) Jan 2, 2009
As I was at the airport on Sunday, all I could do was look up and admire the beautiful blue, empty, quiet sky. -- Pat Thorall. (Anchorage Daily News)
Last of the old, first of the new Jan 2, 2009
Sky Lakes Medical Center staff helped Jennifer Olson of Klamath Falls bring the newest resident into the world Thursday morning. Born at 9:01 a.m., Olson s daughter Trinaty Nicole weighed in at 5 pounds 15 ounces and measured 19 inches. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Quadrantid Meteor Shower Expected 2nd-3rd January, 2009 Jan 2, 2009
The Quadrantid meteors appear to radiate from a region of the sky once marked by the now-defunct constellation Quadrans Muralis from which the shower takes its name and now near the more familiar Ursa Major (containing the Plough ) ... Quadrantid meteors can be fairly slow and bright and sometimes show strong blue or green colours and under a clear, dark sky, the shower should be easily visible to the unaided eye ... At its peak and in a clear, dark sky up to 80 'shooting stars' or meteors may... (Science Daily)
Be defiant, but do it humbly Jan 2, 2009
Cross, if Clayson said the sky was blue on a sunny day, you'd argue about it ... cross1242 wrote on Dec 29, 2008 10:32 PM:" gkb32 @ Dec 29, 2008 3:47 PM said, "Cross, if Clayson said the sky was blue on a sunny day, you'd argue about it. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
BRIEFS: Schreckendgust to drop puck for Maulers Jan 2, 2009
The Skylights went 2-19 during the 2008 season ... Competition at the high school tournament is expected to be completed in time for wrestlers and fans to attend The Battle in the Big Sky at MSU.. (Missoulian, MT)
