Board OK's 10-year plan for school improvement Nov 29, 2008
The Year 2 list also includes other work at the high school, such as replacing the water heating system and a classroom floor, replacing the stage curtains at both FHS and FMS, and more. One of the projects listed for Year 3, 2010-2011 is replacing the Trojan Stadium track, an undertaking that could cost about $140,000. (Fairfield Daily Ledger, IA)
Curtains rise for Christmas play Friday Nov 29, 2008
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‘I have seen so many corpses' Nov 29, 2008
It was possible to track the fighting through the hotel by the bursts of vivid orange flame that erupted in the rooms, leaving blackened curtains to flutter limply in shattered windows. From the early morning, the Indian police insisted every few hours that the Taj was now cleansed or neutralized. (Globe and Mail -- International)
New bank ads emphasize your money is secure Nov 29, 2008
One of the ads, developed by SunTrust s new advertising firm, Winston-Salem-based Mullen, shows people enjoying the simple things in life pushing children on swings, splashing in the pool, opening the curtains on a bright morning. Sprinkled throughout are catchphrases such as solid is strong, solid is timeless, and solid has its priorities straight. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Home and garden briefs Nov 29, 2008
Picture a throw pillow with your child's drawing, curtains adorned with photos from the Hubble telescope or a retro apron made from a scan of a vintage fabric. Designs can be created using Photoshop or one of several free design programs. (Florida Times-Union)
2009 Mercedes-Benz Canada E Class Avantgarde Editions Nov 28, 2008
Published Thursday November 27th, 2008. Again Mercedes-Benz Canada reported its best October ever with a total of 1,990 Mercedes-Benz and smart combined units registered for the month. (Daily Gleaner)
NH officials warn of fire hazards Nov 28, 2008
Keeping space heaters away from curtains and furniture, checking lights for frayed wires and keeping a Christmas tree well watered can reduce the risk of fire. 2008 The Associated Press. (Concord Monitor)
Somebody get me a doctor Nov 28, 2008
There were no curtains around me and someone's charming 10-year-old boy wandered by and gawked with uninhibited curiosity. I politely suggested that he excuse himself. (Globe and Mail)
Indian police surround Jewish center hit by gunmen Nov 28, 2008
Dozens of Indian commandoes have surrounded the five-story building, where heavy curtains hung behind windows broken by gunfire. Outside the center, thousands of people stood in the narrow alleyways watching the standoff. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
In pictures: Mumbai attacks Nov 27, 2008
Many clung onto curtains and clambered to safety. As violence continued several hours after the attacks began, an unknown group calling itself Deccan Mujahideen claimed responsibility. (BBC News)
Unique stores and Christmas markets in NYC Nov 27, 2008
You'll find unusual jewelry, art books, housewares, stationery, posters and post cards in all price ranges in, among other places, the shops at the Museum of Modern Art (53rd Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues), the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum (2 E. 91st St.), and even the New York Transit Museum, which sells everything from subway map shower curtains to colorful purses made from recycled maps. (If you can't get to the Transit Museum in Brooklyn at Boerum Place and Schermerhorn... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Aussie soap actress Brooke Satchwell hid in cupboard as Mumbaiterrorists attacked Nov 27, 2008
"We knew they were closer than they had been for the whole four hours, there were grenades going off, we started breaking the windows and ripped down curtains to make a rope ... people were sliding out, like you're taught to do ... it was a one storey drop onto broken glass. "I was wearing sandals, and that's how I cut myself. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Thanksgiving top day for home cooking fires Nov 27, 2008
Keep anything that can catch fire, such as potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper and plastic bags, and even curtains and kitchen towels away from the stove top. It is important to clean all food spills and grease from the burner areas as soon as they happen. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Can She Save Our Schools? Nov 27, 2008
They bicker over small improvements such as class size and curriculum, like diplomats touring a refugee camp and talking about the need for nicer curtains. To the extent they intervene at all, politicians respond by either throwing more money at the problem (if they're on the left) or making it easier for some parents to send their kids to private schools (if they're on the right). (Time.com)
Gerald Schoenfeld, the man behind Shubert curtains; 84 Nov 26, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Holiday tea, home tour planned Dec. 6 Nov 26, 2008
The white, airy curtains over the windows help to frame the beautiful view overlooking the golf course and pond. The view can be enjoyed from the house or from a large deck off the patio door. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Not Exactly Your Typical Coffee Table Book Nov 26, 2008
The binding is covered with a red silk velvet handmade by the same Italian shop that made the main stage curtains at The Metropolitan Opera and Milan's Teatro Alla Scala. The book is filled with photographs of Michelangelo's sculptures and plates of his drawings, plus images of other creations, from the Sistine Chapel ceiling to his very personal poetry. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Three Christmases too many Nov 26, 2008
Nor can Kate simply get dragged off reluctantly to midnight mass - nope, Kate must be goaded into playing Mary in the church pageant and wear a really embarrassing costume and suffer stage fright like a biblical plague and, meanwhile over at Dad's house, Brad isn't just falling off a roof but he's also clutching at an electrical cord that leads to a TV set that prompts an explosion that sets the curtains ablaze and. stop it, please. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Toy regulation Nov 26, 2008
Feinstein and others are concerned about phthalates which are found in countless consumer products, from shower curtains to raincoats because studies show they affect the hormone system. An October study, for example, found that baby boys born to mothers with high phthalate levels were more likely than others to have undescended testicles and small penises. (USA Today -- News)
Shubert Chief Was Power Behind Behind B'Way Curtains Nov 26, 2008
SHUBERT CHIEF WAS POWER BEHIND B'WAY CURTAINS. Comments: 0. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Lodi's latest fruit (647) Nov 26, 2008
Curtains have been added to the area where the olives are pulled from the tree, and chutes are added onto the ends where the olives are dropped into the bins. "Olives bounce more than grapes, so the chutes keep them from falling out," Kolber said while supervising a crew of about six men on Monday. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Value City store closes its doors Nov 26, 2008
They watched each other pick through a bin of discount curtains, and they competed for the last remaining items in the bargain shoe section. The difference between Value City's sale and the sales that will entice shoppers to other stores on Friday, however, is that the former was a one-time deal. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Ode to Southern snow events Nov 25, 2008
Or that bed sheets and flags make excellent window curtains as well as neat Christmas gifts. On and on they go. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Curtis Roosevelt takes us back to childhood with Franklin and Eleanor Nov 25, 2008
The good news is that even as a young boy Roosevelt had a keen eye to what was going on around him, and gives us a peek behind the curtains of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., including FDR's "bedside breakfast meetings" where the president read the comics to his grandchildren while reviewing the day's schedule with his advisers. Considered the family historian by the Hyde Park Presidential Library, Roosevelt, 78, is able to take a step back and analyze his famous family, touching on everything from the... (USA Today -- Life)
Ohio city warns residents about flatscreen thefts Nov 25, 2008
They also suggest that homeowners keep curtains closed when they're away. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (FOX19.com, OH)
OFFICIALS: SMOKE DETECTORS IDEAL GIFT Nov 25, 2008
We ve had a lot of fires caused by improper use of space heaters, such as putting them too close to flammable objects like curtains, he said. Like the name says, space heaters need space so be sure you re setting them up in a safe place. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Eco-retail - Shop offers wide variety of earth-friendly wares Nov 25, 2008
Finding things such as hemp shower curtains and compostable dinnerware in Missoula was nearly impossible until Sabrina Smith and Steve Luedecke opened The Green Light at 128 W. Alder St.. It's the ultimate feel good with every purchase kind of store, because everything in the store is made with an elevated sense of environmental responsibility. (Missoulian, MT)
10 cocktail hotspots Nov 25, 2008
OO factor: Sexy round couches veiled by crystal bead curtains offer privacy for Bond-style seduction with bubbly on tap. These luxe booths offer adjustable lighting according to your mood and iPod docking stations for a customised soundtrack. (iAfrica.com)
AMAs recap: Kanye wants to be Elvis, Chris Brown wants Coldplay Nov 24, 2008
"I guess they love him back. The AMAs are based on fan votes. They went across the board Sunday night. Chris Brown won three. Alicia Keys was nominated for the most awards with five, but she only got two of those five.That's probably the safest thing since those pointy awards look really dangerous. (Not as dangerous as Rihanna's spiky dominatrix outfit, but close.)Jimmy Kimmel said this was the youngest AMAs ever and with the Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Chris Brown and Rihanna I... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Nice and Easy Nov 23, 2008
Tear down those heavy curtains. "Lighting is one of the first things you should improve in your home," says Kara Butterfield of MakeReady. (Boston Globe)
Epic retelling of Australia's story moves and sways Nov 23, 2008
After everyone arrives in Darwin and the lovers embrace and the curtains fail to close, he reminds us of a story that's not over yet. "Everybody's happy," he says. (The Age)
Five tips to help guests feel welcome Nov 23, 2008
So go ahead and match the curtains and the bedding. This article appeared on page F - 2 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Adam Putnams decision makes sense Nov 22, 2008
It is too soon for Adam and Melissa to start measuring the White House for new curtains. But it is speculation that those who know him well do not laugh at. (Lake Wales News, FL)
A bailout of autos is least worst option Nov 21, 2008
steventodd wrote on Nov 20, 2008 1:04 PM:" I'll bet you never thought I would agree with Mitt Romney. What do we get by saving non-competitive businesses? GM workers will work and so will their suppliers: Toyota, Honda and others will come in and open factories here, probably by buying the old GM & Ford plants. Per link below, PA is giving $35M to Boscov's...what the heck does whether or not Boscov's or Walmart sell you your shower curtains have to do with the well-being of the citizenry? Put... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Baby sitter, infant escape fire Nov 21, 2008
Keep candles a minimum of 1 foot, in all directions, from flammable and combustible items such as curtains or bedding. Make sure curtains cannot be blown over the candle by wind. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
On the Road With ECC: Wednesday, Nov. 19 Nov 20, 2008
shared time with three of the other schools on practice courts which were separated by nets and some curtains. The team made the most of its limited time on the court during a brisk practice, which focused on specific elements of the team's game. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
More People Turning to Space Heaters This Winter Nov 20, 2008
First, make sure that the heater is at least three feet away from walls, curtains, furniture, or anything else flammable. Secondly, when buying a space heater, make sure you get one with a tip over shut off switch and alarm. (WTVR.com, VA)
Death prompts window blind recall Nov 20, 2008
Also recalled are about 7,300 insulated blackout roller shades and insulated Roman shades manufactured in China by Green Mountain Vista Inc. The shades were sold around the country by Country Curtains, Plow & Hearth, The Linen Source, Sturbridge Yankee Workshop, Ann & Hope, The Sportsman's Guide, Target. com, The Curtain Shop of Maine, and the Solutions catalog. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Child's Death Prompts Roman Blinds Recall Nov 20, 2008
The shades were sold at Country Curtains, Plow & Hearth, The Linen Source, Sturbridge Yankee Workshop, Ann & Hope, The Sportsman's Guide, Target. com, The Curtain Shop of Maine and Solutions Catalog between June 2005 and September 2008 for $60 to $200. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Eco-friendly Home Decorating Made Easy Nov 19, 2008
When dressing your windows, opt for curtains and blinds that are made of non-toxic, environmentally sustainable, natural reeds, bamboos, grasses and other natural plant fibers ... If you're having trouble finding eco-friendly curtains, you might also want to consider custom drapes. (Pekin Times, IL)
How to Design a Backyard Patio Nov 19, 2008
Once the perfect curtains are fitted and the pictures are precisely hung, we soon get tired of the bare moonscape in the backyard and decide to apply creative thought beyond the interior of the home. Whether it is through the professional help of a designer, or you're planning to tackle the job yourself the following should help you design your backyard patio. (Suite101.com)
City looks for power Nov 19, 2008
The website, at suggests opening curtains to allow the sun to help heat your home, cover any drafty windows by using plastic sheeting or "tight-fitting, insulating drapes or shades.". The Department of Energy also suggests maintaining heating systems, finding ways to reduce heat loss from fireplaces and adjusting thermostats when not at home or asleep. (Niles Star, MI)
Diane von Furstenberg's famous dress Nov 19, 2008
Her name and image became so synonymous with style and strong sales that she signed a number of licensing deals that saw the DVF brand stamped on everything from sheets and towels to curtains and rugs. Diane Von Furstenberg's golden touch hasn't always been foolproof. (CNN)
GHOST BUSTERS HUNT FOR HOTELS' HAUNTS Nov 19, 2008
Starting after dark, of course, with drawn curtains and infrared cameras and ultra-sensitive microphones, Shaw and his team ask questions and wait for responses. Saturday night in the Fallon Hotel in room 2, the team detected heat spots in places where there was no reasonable explanation for them and spiked electromagnetic readings, showing when the electromagnetic field is disrupted. (The Union Democrat)
Northwood theater takes home $100,000 Nov 19, 2008
The purchase and installation of theater equipment and curtains also remain. We have about $210,000 left of work to do and this got us halfway there, TUNE President Paul Krull said of the award. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
'Home': Artist puts out the welcome mat Nov 19, 2008
Floral, feather and onion forms in blues, reds, orange and maroon - cut from vintage 1970s curtains - flow across yellow ceilings and green walls ... Rather than going to her Mission District studio, she began working in the apartment, cutting up curtains bought at second-hand shops and pinning the shapes to the wall. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Malaria effort a rare public-health success story in Africa Nov 18, 2008
Their mud house has three rooms partitioned by thin curtains. They work barefoot in the ankle-deep mud of their rice paddies. (Globe and Mail)
Candidates await results of recount in Louisa County Nov 18, 2008
WAPELLO, Iowa Nearly two weeks after the curtains were pulled shut in voting booths across Louisa County, the outcome of one race from the Nov. 4 election is still up in the air. It was a quiet Saturday morning at the Louisa County Courthouse as a recount on the race for two open seats on the three-member Louisa County Supervisor board got under way. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Some casualties of war never get counted Nov 18, 2008
Her curtains were yellowed with the tobacco smoke. It s the trains, she would say. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Locked-out woman found dead with legs out window Nov 17, 2008
Mr Jordan said he recalled helping the woman about a year ago, "re-setting her clock radio after a black-out, fixing the way her curtains were hanging, replacing battery for smoke alarms ... just the smallest of things that become difficult when hands stop working". It's believed the woman was married and had a son, although her husband might have been in a nursing home, Mr Jordan said. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
Like a phoenix, Alamo Square has arisen Nov 17, 2008
The five-bedroom, double parlor Queen Anne is decorated in authentic Victorian style - custom wallpaper, velvet love seats, lace curtains - with antiques and photographs. Some strange things happened along the way. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Conspicuous consumption goes out of style Nov 16, 2008
The interior featured shimmering silk curtains, ruby-tinted glass and a hulking crystal chandelier ... Wooden shutters and brick have replaced the silk curtains. (International Herald Tribune)
Chilean envoy recalls his radical roots Nov 16, 2008
Muoz recalls the time he and his wife peeked anxiously through the curtains as his leftist confederates were hauled off by Pinochet's goons. But the soldiers looking for Muoz ransacked the wrong house. (International Herald Tribune)
A Star is Born Nov 16, 2008
With professional costumes, singers who will blow you away and a storyline for the entire family, everyone is ready for the curtains to rise. Warren and producer Colleen Lindsay hope to soon create a Lodi community theater company, in which they will become the producer and director of regular shows. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Southeast Native Summit marks elder's 100th birthday Nov 15, 2008
Public land managers are pulling back the curtains on plans to turn land west of Fairbanks. into new home sites. (Anchorage Daily News)
UFC weigh-in tells tale of speed vs. power Nov 15, 2008
Flanked by his head trainer Shawn Tompkins and boxing coach Ron Frazier, who held the champions title belt aloft, Couture walked through the curtains to a rousing cheer and chants of Randy. Randy. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Scientists snap first photos of planets orbiting stars Nov 14, 2008
LOS ANGELES - Marking a milestone in the search for Earth-like planets elsewhere in the universe, two teams of astronomers have parted the curtains of space to take the first pictures in history of planets orbiting stars other than our sun. "This is amazing," said Eugene Chiang, an astronomer at the University of California, Berkeley. (Boston Globe)
The bigger they come, the harder they fall Nov 14, 2008
(Curtains part to reveal a car even larger and heavier than the previous model. It is driven into the centre of the room by a girl in a bikini. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
This yoshoku risks being 'style, no substance' Nov 14, 2008
But once you step inside and pass through narrowly parted curtains, a dapper dining room is dramatically revealed. We actually stop in our tracks, momentarily entranced by the ethereal effect of a pressed-tin ceiling painted white, benches covered in pleats of dove-grey felt and curvy porcelain pendant chandeliers suspended in black-and-white clusters like flocks of birds. (Globe and Mail)
Ken Parker announces run for Newton mayor Nov 14, 2008
Parker s supporters, including Ward 1 School Committee representative Geoffrey Young and Krasnow, stood behind the candidate in front of navy-blue curtains and American flags that almost evoked the White House s press briefing room. The announcement was officially being referred to as a press conference, and was attended by the TAB and the in-house reporter for NewTV.. (Newton Tab, MA)
Funds' 10-year returns - long a selling point - are about to look much worse Nov 13, 2008
Dolan said star fund managers may be able to survive the financial crisis if they make a strong recovery, but sustained weak performance could mean it's curtains for them. "That could in fact be a career killer," she added. (Boston Globe)
B&B is also a working farm in Hot Springs, N.C. Nov 13, 2008
Complete privacy means that if you leave your curtains open, you can wake at dawn to a stunning view of the Carolina mountains. Morning coffee can be sipped while sitting on the porch swing or even better, in the hot tub under the apple tree. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Kenny Chesney wins CMA's Entertainer of the Year Nov 13, 2008
"I got here in an unconventional way, and you guys didn't have to accept me at all.Paisley, who won video of the year earlier, hugged Keith Urban and kissed the stomach of his pregnant wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, as he went up to collect his award.Rascal Flatts won their sixth straight vocal group of the year award, beating out the Eagles, Emerson Drive, Lady Antebellum and Little Big Town for the honor."Thank you to all our fans who came out to see us all year long," said Jay... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Scouting report on the Steelers: Nov 13, 2008
IT'S CURTAINS FOR PASSING OFFENSES IN PITTSBURGH. Three weeks ago, the best team in the AFC might've been Pittsburgh, even if the Tennessee Titans were (and are) still undefeated. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Funds Cleaning House Nov 13, 2008
It's time to talk about window dressing -- and I don't mean curtains. In the financial world, window dressing is what many mutual fund managers engage in as they prepare to close their books at the end of the quarter or year. (MSNBC -- Business)
