Game on: Find the perfect video games Dec 4, 2008
When used with the included Balance Board accessory (which looks like a bathroom scale), Wii Fit lets you exercise, stretch, do yoga and aerobics and play mini-games to help you stay fit and lose weight. It also includes access to the online Wii Fit Channel, so users can check in daily to track fitness progress through weight and body mass index. (USA Today -- Life)
Senior Cares: Holidays are a time to watch for changes Dec 4, 2008
Does the bathroom have good grab-bars and maybe a shower seat too. Watch for things like risky scatter rugs or dark spots on staircases that could be a problem. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Village Planning Board grants chiropractic office approval Dec 4, 2008
According to Shaw, the 1,520 square foot space will include a waiting room, an office space, four treatment rooms, and a bathroom. Engineering consultant David Clouser led the board through the Environmental Assessment Form for an "unlisted action" under SEQR. The board answered "no" to all questions. (Millbrook Round Table, NY)
Thefts and mischief Dec 4, 2008
n Dec. 2, 11:37 a.m., someone stole a cell phone from the men s employee bathroom at The Mill Casino-Hotel, 3201 Tremont Ave.. n Dec. 2, 12:52 p.m., a family dispute was reported in the 2500 block of Broadway Avenue. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Message in Chambliss victory? Dec 4, 2008
When Dubya entered Clinton s personal bathroom, he was astonished to see that Clinton had a solid gold urinal ... Later when Laura had lunch with Hillary at her tour of the White House, she told Hillary how impressed George had been at his discovery of the fact that, in the President s private bathroom, the President had a gold urinal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
For lucky 1,000, free hip-hop at Tabernacle Dec 4, 2008
Please, PLEASE wash your hands after you use the bathroom. By hoisher. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
WESTERN MONTANA LIVES - Hank Cuplin was a man with stories, friends Dec 4, 2008
Whitmoyer s last message was on the answering machine a month ago when Tracy and daughter Karra found Cuppy dead on his bathroom floor, a victim of cardiac arrest. Name. (Missoulian, MT)
Sleeping-pill users face kitchen chaos as they binge eat in sleep Dec 4, 2008
"During the day, I couldn't even make it to the bathroom myself," she told The New York Times. Sanofi-Aventis sells $2. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)
High-tech hopes Dec 4, 2008
For an additional $130 a pair, you can add up to 10 more speakers for places such as the kitchen, deck, garden, office or bathroom. Blu Christmas. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
A need for fiscal responsibility and leadership Dec 4, 2008
Free Thinker wrote on Nov 25, 2008 4:43 PM:" What's the real story Observer? A bit jealous that Mr. Sorrells wrote a better article on the principals of fiscal conservatism then you could? LOL! Don't fret Observer, I'm sure there is a mirror above your bathroom vanity that you may address your audience with LOL! Enough with the "Elitism" Observer. If you were indeed a true fiscal conservative why you would be applauding Mr. Sorrells instead of criticizing him & his employer.Jeeezzz... Half a... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Bathroom Safety Makeovers Dec 4, 2008
(ARA) - The bathroom may seem innocent enough, but it can be more of an obstacle than a convenience for some elderly folk ... "A sparkling, white bathroom may make you think of cleanliness, but white can be a problematic color for some seniors. As we age, our eyes lose their ability to discriminate color well," says Bauer ... The National Institute on Aging suggests placing non-skid mats, strips or carpet on all bathroom surfaces that could possibly get wet. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Prevent Fall Bleacher Burn Dec 4, 2008
To encourage healthy sun habits for the whole family, keep a bottle in the bathroom and next to the door for easy, on-the-go application. Courtesy of ARAcontent. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Bathroom Renovations: Safe, Secure and Stylish Dec 4, 2008
(ARA) - From slippery surfaces to cluttered collections of products, it's not a surprise that bathrooms are notorious for being the most accident-prone room in a house. For aging adults, using the bathroom shouldn't be a hazard ... With the right renovations and some simple changes, you can create a bathroom that is safe and comfortable for everyone. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Letters to the editor (Nov. 27) Dec 4, 2008
zardoz wrote on Nov 27, 2008 10:10 AM:" To JenniferYou seem to make it out that they gave no warning to the folks in the homeless camp.Well I know they posted warnings weeks ago. I know people suffer but the situationwas becoming ridiculous and a great deal of it was the fault of the people living inthe camp. Anybody should know you should dig a hole and bury ones bathroom waste.The place was a crap minefield and had to be dealt with. Do I have a solution? Regretablyno, but something has to be... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Beyonce forgets to shave Dec 4, 2008
One horrified onlooker said: "Beyonce always looks her best at these kind of events. "She obviously either ran out of razors or just missed a bit in the bathroom. " The singer-and-actress who was joined by her rapper husband Jay-Z at the glitzy event isn't the first actress to shock fans with her unkempt pits. In 1999, Julia Roberts revealed her unshaven armpits as she waved to the crowd at the premiere of 'Notting Hill'. Drew Barrymore also stunned onlookers by sporting tufts of hair under her... (iAfrica.com)
Broward first-grader robs classmate at knife-point Dec 4, 2008
The Pines Lakes robbery took place last week, when the 7-year-old, who is not being named because of his age, approached a 6-year-old in the bathroom, threatened him with the knife and took his dollar, police said. The 6-year-old was not hurt during the robbery. (The Palm Beach Post)
Home rehab headaches Dec 4, 2008
Tricia Hopkins just wanted to have a single-story, 12 feet by 17 feet addition built onto the back of her Princeton home, giving her some storage space, a second bathroom and a laundry room on the ground level. But today, almost five months and 25,000 later, Hopkins has had nothing but headaches with the project. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Dreamgirls Wins Big at the Golden Globes Dec 4, 2008
Meryl Streep takes it for The Devil Wears Prada (beating poor Renee Zellweger, who even stayed out of the bathroom this time for her category). Uh-oh, she's pulling out a list of names to thank. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
A gridiron goodbye for Leary Dec 4, 2008
News of Leary s stroke also made the rounds among his former players, and a half dozen volunteered to modify his home with a ramp and handrails in the bathroom so Leary could move around when he came home from the hospital. It was a labor of love for a lot of people, said Harrington, who helped make the modifications. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Police Beat: Dec. 2, 2008 Dec 4, 2008
Nov. 25, Palmer Middle School: Geoffrey L. Penrose, 40, Wasilla, reported finding a threatening message on the wall of the school s bathroom. ASSAULT. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Brother and sister Allyson and Eli Zucker hand out hot chocolate and coffee to guests wait in line for their Thanksgiving Day holiday feast at Malibu United Methodist Church. Photo by Dana Fineman / TMT Dec 4, 2008
"The house, built in 2001, is a seven-bedroom, 9 1/2-bathroom Mediterranean with ocean views. It sits on 8.76 acres on a knoll above La Costa and Carbon beaches. The gated property also has a pool and tennis court.Knight was the founder and chief executive of Death Row Records. The label and Knight filed for bankruptcy protection in April 2006. Jon Saver of Prudential Malibu Realty represented the buyer. The property was listed by Paul Grisanti and Scott Cameron of Coldwell Banker-Malibu East,... (Malibu Times, CA)
Get lost in your own hometown Dec 4, 2008
Then, in an early morning pickup dust cloud, I take off, nothing left behind but a heap of white industrially laundered towels on the tiny bathroom floor. I haven't yet worked out the details of this fantasy. (Erie Times-News, PA)
From the Editor's Desk -- One very long days journey Dec 4, 2008
drive from my house in Weymouth to my grandmother s house in New York, back to Weymouth and then back to Grandma s, with time for a couple quick meals, getting gas and using the bathroom. maybe, just maybe, rake my entire back yard. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
The Citizen's Cinema Dec 3, 2008
TheCitizensCinema wrote on Oct 9, 2008 12:13 PM:" I saw "Charlie Bartlett" last night. Playing by the "outcast becomes popular" formula produces its share of trite moments, but a few things elevate this movie above its ilk.First is the acting, particularly by Anton Yelchin as the title student - who becomes a bathroom stall therapist complete with psychiatric prescriptions - and Robert Downey Jr. as Charlie's principal. The former verges on cloying when Charlie gets sentimental, but Yelchin... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The Young Pro Dec 3, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008 12:10 PM EDT. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Search for life Dec 3, 2008
As he pulled Monica into the bathroom for a private conversation, she was certain he had bad news to share. Don t get too excited, Mark told her, but judging from the excitement, this might be it. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Empty Stockings Dec 3, 2008
The center could use toilet paper for shelter bathrooms ... 2-by-6s or bathroom hardware ... 100 Purchases a bathroom sink, 33 square feet of carpet or 78 square feet of siding. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Taj Mahal leads India's recovery Dec 3, 2008
On November 29, Karimbir Kang, the general manager of the Taj Mahal, received news that the bodies of his wife Niti (40) and their sons Uday (14) and Samar (5) had been recovered from a locked bathroom in their residence in the hotel. They had been hiding from the terrorists, and possibly died of suffocation from a fire raging from explosions of grenades thrown by terrorists on the first night of the attack on November 26. (Asia Times Online)
BREAKING: Man sentenced in bludgeoning Dec 3, 2008
During the violent invasion, Clements and his roommate, Josh Thompson, turned out the lights and hid in the bathroom. Coy and Cheryl Callender used the sledgehammer to beat down the door. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Holiday tea, home tour planned Dec. 6 Dec 3, 2008
The home also has three bedrooms and three bathrooms on the first floor ... The hall leading to the bedrooms has interesting angles which in turn allows each bedroom and bathroom off the hall to have corners that are not square ... The master bathroom offers double sinks, a jacuzzi tub surrounded by cream colored ceramic tile. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
How Mumbai attack on Jews unfolded Dec 3, 2008
He squeezed through a small fifth-floor bathroom window and shimmied down water pipes, hopping from one air-conditioning unit to another until he reached the ground. Then his good fortune turned bad. (Los Angeles Times)
Renovate Your Home with Lighting for Less Dec 3, 2008
6) A bright and cheery bathroom. A properly lit bathroom helps to make sure you and your bathroom look their best while also ensuring your safety ... A well lit bathroom has the added benefit of perfectly applied makeup, flawless hair and more while adding style to decor. (Pekin Times, IL)
Enjoy Outdoor Accessories All Year-round Dec 3, 2008
Place a small urn or birdbath in your bathroom to hold soap or towels. "With a little creativity," Cilio says, "your planters and garden accent pieces can be versatile and elegant enough to bring indoors for four seasons of enjoyment.". (Pekin Times, IL)
Versatile and Personal, Gift Baskets are a Hot Holiday Choice Dec 3, 2008
Wednesday, December 03, 2008. Published Friday, November 21, 2008 12:00 AM CST. (Pekin Times, IL)
Neighbors find short-term fix to water problem Dec 3, 2008
At a meeting recently held in Marston at a Hoffman Fire Department station, state officials urged residents to vent the air in bathrooms while bathing in contaminated water because vapor concentrated the contamination. England said she had a problem because there was no exhaust ventilation in her bathroom. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
GAME ON: Find the perfect game for everyone on your list Dec 3, 2008
When used with the included Balance Board accessory (which looks like a bathroom scale), Wii Fit lets you exercise, stretch, do yoga and aerobics and play mini-games to help you stay fit and lose weight. It also includes access to the online Wii Fit Channel, so users can check in daily to track fitness progress through weight and body mass index. (USA Today -- Life)
Citi Field nearly ready to open its doors Dec 3, 2008
Lockers have been fully installed in the home clubhouse -- Wright has already chosen his -- and the carpet and bathroom tiles feature images of the fluorescent icons affixed to Shea Stadium's exterior walls. Adjacent rooms lead to some typical clubhouse amenities -- the manager's office, kitchen and weight room, to name a few -- save for one in the back that houses a hot tub, a cold tub and an underwater treadmill. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Remodeling Projects With the Highest Returns Dec 3, 2008
On a national level, bathroom remodels, while still a relatively good investment, do not return as high a percentage as in previous years. A midrange bathroom remodel was estimated to return 74. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Heroes At The Taj Dec 3, 2008
If the terrorists come into the bathroom and to the door, when they fire in, how can I make my body as small as possible. If Joe gets killed before me in this situation, how can I throw his body on mine to barricade the door. (Forbes)
Shelter gets water bill reprieve Dec 3, 2008
I can t spend the night there without a bathroom, said Jimmie Jackson, who was headed to the shelter at the Atlanta Union Mission. That shelter can take almost 1,300 men, women and children, including some put in emergency beds. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Palin's popular in these parts Dec 3, 2008
A man who was taking part in a terror attack on a hotel found himself needing a bathroom. He found a door marked Mens and went inside. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Shopper Has Purse Stolen In Mall Bathroom Dec 3, 2008
-- A woman shopping at the Arden Fair Mall on Sunday had her purse stolen from a department store bathroom. Kimberly Nguyen said she walked into a bathroom stall on the second floor of the J.C. Penney department store, hung her purse on a hook and then saw someone reach over the stall door and take her purse. (KCRA 3, CA)
Sleeping-pill users face kitchen chaos as they binge eat in sleep Dec 3, 2008
"During the day, I couldn't even make it to the bathroom myself," she told The New York Times. Sanofi-Aventis sells $2. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)
Madison County police blotter Dec 3, 2008
A man came to the door when Carr knocked, but Carr could see Reynolds coming out of a bathroom in the house. After Reynolds was arrested, Carr checked the bathroom and found three bags of marijuana ... Arrest: On Nov. 20, deputy Jeff Strickland was dispatched to Ingles, where a store employee saw a man go inside the bathroom with two DVDs, "Rambo" and "In the Name of the King." When the man exited the bathroom, he didn't appear to have the items. (Athens Banner-Herald)
10 Tips for Healthy Living Dec 3, 2008
With wet, hard surfaces, the bathroom is your home's biggest danger zone. So, get a grip on safety by adding a few stylish and safe products to your ensemble, such as grab bars, tub grips, bathtub tread strips, shower chairs or transfer benches. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Blotter: Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2008 Dec 3, 2008
The owner of Permian Printing, 2002 Kermit Highway, reported someone broke through a bathroom window worth $40 to enter his business, then took $80 in cash from it between 1 p.m. Nov. 26 and 8 a.m. Monday. BURGLARY OF A HABITATION. (Odessa American, TX)
Broward first-grader robs classmate at knife-point Dec 3, 2008
The Pines Lakes robbery took place last week, when the 7-year-old, who is not being named because of his age, approached a 6-year-old in the bathroom, threatened him with the knife and took his dollar, police said. The 6-year-old was not hurt during the robbery. (The Palm Beach Post)
Full Story Dec 3, 2008
(AP) -- Officials say a 7-year-old South Florida elementary school student robbed a 6-year-old classmate at knifepoint in a school bathroom. District spokesman Keith Bromery said Tuesday that the boys were in a Pines Lakes Elementary bathroom Nov. 26 when the older student held a kitchen knife he brought from home to the other boy's nose and demanded his money. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
For some women, pregnancy is a grave struggle Dec 3, 2008
As the contents of my stomach rose, I crawled over my husband, Archie, and headed for the bathroom ... So I slogged along, throwing up everywhere: in trash cans on subway platforms and in the bathrooms of the white-glove hotels, law firms and Wall Street banks that I visited as a New York-based financial reporter for The Post ... As my condition worsened, I spent all my time at home, lying as still as possible in bed, heaving on the bathroom floor or writing articles at the kitchen table with a... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Top Ten Tips for Faster, Easier Holiday Entertaining Dec 3, 2008
Focus your efforts on high traffic areas: kitchen, bathrooms, living rooms and family rooms ... Stock the guest bathroom with extra toilet paper and towels and make it sparkle. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Healthy toddler died 10 days after being given MMR vaccination Dec 3, 2008
"I put her in our bed. I glanced at George as I went into the bathroom and was surprised he was not yet awake. "I went to try to wake him up but it was clear to me he was dead because of his colour and he was cold. " She added: "We simply cannot understand why our healthy 18-month-old son died 10 days after the MMR vaccination. (Telegraph.co.uk)
PLAY TIME: The best gadgets and game accessories Dec 3, 2008
The key to keeping fit Wii-style is the Wii Balance Board, a wireless peripheral that resembles a white bathroom scale ... The key to keeping fit Wii-style is the Wii Balance Board, a wireless peripheral that resembles a white bathroom scale. (USA Today -- Tech)
Dreamgirls Wins Big at the Golden Globes Dec 3, 2008
Meryl Streep takes it for The Devil Wears Prada (beating poor Renee Zellweger, who even stayed out of the bathroom this time for her category). Uh-oh, she's pulling out a list of names to thank. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
Duracell Invites Consumers to Power the New Year at the Duracell Power Lodge in New York City's Times Square Dec 3, 2008
For the third consecutive year, the Charmin Restrooms have returned to Times Square and the Duracell addition adds up to 2 floors of fun: the first for "relief" where tourists and New Yorkers alike can further enjoy the ultimate bathroom experience and the second where visitors can "recharge" their devices and their holiday spirit ... In addition, this year, the Charmin Restrooms will also be open on New Year's Eve from 12 a.m. to 2 a.m., offering the crowd of millions in Times Square a safe and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Citizen's Cinema Dec 2, 2008
TheCitizensCinema wrote on Oct 9, 2008 12:13 PM:" I saw "Charlie Bartlett" last night. Playing by the "outcast becomes popular" formula produces its share of trite moments, but a few things elevate this movie above its ilk.First is the acting, particularly by Anton Yelchin as the title student - who becomes a bathroom stall therapist complete with psychiatric prescriptions - and Robert Downey Jr. as Charlie's principal. The former verges on cloying when Charlie gets sentimental, but Yelchin... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The Young Pro Dec 2, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008 12:10 PM EDT. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
"Britney Spears: For the Record" unanswered questions Dec 2, 2008
We did not find out what her mental diagnosis was and is, what kind of medications she was on and is on, what other drugs she may have been taking or been given by unscrupulous people, what caused her to lock herself in the bathroom with one of her children, an episode which ended with her being forcibly taken to a hospital psych ward ... What caused her to lock herself in the bathroom. (Los Angeles Times)
Search for life Dec 2, 2008
As he pulled Monica into the bathroom for a private conversation, she was certain he had bad news to share. Don t get too excited, Mark told her, but judging from the excitement, this might be it. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Empty Stockings Dec 2, 2008
The center could use toilet paper for shelter bathrooms ... 2-by-6s or bathroom hardware ... 100 Purchases a bathroom sink, 33 square feet of carpet or 78 square feet of siding. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Locals travel on hurricane relief mission to Gulf Coast Dec 2, 2008
Meyersdale Area Ambulance Association sent an ambulance and four crew members to Louisiana on Aug. 29 as Hurricane Gustav threatened the Gulf Coast. Gustav was downgraded from a Category 3 to a Category 1 hurricane after crews arrived. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Read the 'Cost of Freedom' recap Dec 2, 2008
Soon enough they will be picking out the lunch menu and the colors for the bathroom. D.C. is going to be so entrenched in corporate America that CEO's are going to have no control. (Fox News)
BREAKING: Man sentenced in bludgeoning Dec 2, 2008
During the violent invasion, Clements and his roommate, Josh Thompson, turned out the lights and hid in the bathroom. Coy and Cheryl Callender used the sledgehammer to beat down the door. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Must-pack items from real travelers Dec 2, 2008
At the hotel"A tiny LCD pocket light can be used to light stairways and walking paths at night, as a night light to find the bathroom, as a reading light on night flights or in hotel rooms, to light hard-to-read thermostats in hotels, to read maps when it's dark, to find something in your purse ... the list goes on!" Fran G. ... Safety and health"Purel, Kleenex packets and moist towelette packs -- with those you can cope with any bathroom situation anywhere, plus clean your hands before... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Holiday tea, home tour planned Dec. 6 Dec 2, 2008
The home also has three bedrooms and three bathrooms on the first floor ... The hall leading to the bedrooms has interesting angles which in turn allows each bedroom and bathroom off the hall to have corners that are not square ... The master bathroom offers double sinks, a jacuzzi tub surrounded by cream colored ceramic tile. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
What Does Your Bathroom Say About You? Dec 2, 2008
What Does Your Bathroom Say About You ... (ARA) - While most American women consider their master bathroom a comfy, relaxing and private space where they can do as they please, the guest bathroom is an entirely different story -- a decidedly "public" space in the home where even the most basic rules of etiquette are often abandoned ... "The guest bathroom is a very telling place," says etiquette guru Peggy Post, from the Emily Post Institute in Burlington, Vt. (Pekin Times, IL)
