Don't overload the pipes on Thanksgiving Nov 24, 2008
And then there are turkey bones, pop-up timers from turkeys, baggies filled with turkey innards, and bread ties (both the square plastic kind and the wire kind), Abrams says. Though it seems obvious that these don't belong in the garbage disposal, they're among the items that Roto-Rooter plumbers fish out most often. (Fresno Bee)
DEL MAR: A dog lends his ears to a girl who can use them Nov 22, 2008
The foundation, one of several in the United States that trains and places hearing dogs, trained Prince to recognize oven timers, ringing telephones, door knocks, smoke alarms and alarm clocks. Hogan, who welcomed Prince into her family's Rancho Santa Fe home Tuesday, said the first time the dog notified her of a knock at the door was amazing. (North County Times)
Former racetrack to be celebrated at AC trade show Nov 22, 2008
"It was indeed a great racing facility. I remember Jimmy Clark racing there and Janet Guthrie making what I be lieve was her initial run in an Indianapolis car at Trenton. It will be exciting to get a chance to see some of the old cars and the old timers that participated in events at Trenton.". The fairgrounds and speedway location has since been turned into an industrial complex and is also the site of the New Jersey Sculpture Gardens and the very classy Ratz restaurant. (NJ.com -- Times)
From bongs to boomers, the Bay has seen it all Nov 21, 2008
Peter Duke, a local school teacher, has spent the past decade interviewing old timers and new arrivals and looking at diaries and old photographs to prepare Byron Bay eBook: 100 Years Of Imagery And Story. It is a history that begins before the town was known as Cavvanba, an Aboriginal word for "meeting place", and glides through the days when cedar getters and selectors cleared "The Big Scrub" to make Byron Bay the most important regional port on the NSW North Coast. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
CHRISTMAS ELECTRIFIES VILLA PAIR Nov 21, 2008
"The hardest part is trying to coordinate all these cords going into different timers," said Nat Grecco, who retired from working for Columbo French Bread in the Bay Area four years ago. The Greccos have been lighting and trimming their home in the Mill Villa Manor with Christmas spirit for the past three years. (The Union Democrat)
Cold-weather tips for plant care Nov 19, 2008
Take water timers (attached to faucets) indoors as they can be damaged by frost. If you see damage from frost (black or purple flaccid leaves or stems), particularly on woody perennials, wait until the spring to prune so as to not shear off healthy tissue. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Peavy saga over? Not hardly Nov 19, 2008
If you don t want to be reasonable, then, well, we lll just go sign a few of them old timers floating around. Why will we be content to do that. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
GILROY / Poacher with over 300 birds convicted Hunter caught with ducks... Nov 18, 2008
"It was crazy. Disgusting. Back in the early 1900s we had people who killed birds illegally and brought them back to town, but even the old timers in our force haven't seen anything of this magnitude.". Ciraulo, 42, pleaded no contest to possessing more than the allowable number of waterfowl, failure to show game upon demand to a warden and failure to declare possession of a swan, which is a protected bird in California. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Review: Fitness gadgets under the microscope Nov 18, 2008
Its other fitness features include a 50-lap memory recall chronograph, the ability to store training logs, a multi-mode countdown timer, two interval timers for speed and endurance training and three alarms ... Its other fitness features include a 50-lap memory recall chronograph, the ability to store training logs, a multi-mode countdown timer, two interval timers for speed and endurance training and three alarms. (Sydney Morning Herald)
A garage away from home Nov 16, 2008
He runs American Storage from his laptop, and said he s only at the property once or twice a week to check on lighting and timers and locks and things. New customers can give him a credit card over the phone, he can give them an access code to the property, and the deal is done. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Pandey was in touch with Sadhvi Nov 15, 2008
Talking about funding in the terror strike in Malegaon case and other money transactions, Misar added, Ajay Rahirkar, treasurer of the Abhinav Bharat outfit, had given a huge amount money to Pandey and we want to establish whether it was used to procure RDX, explosives and timers used in the blast ... The police claimed to have recovered two unused timers from the other accused, Shamlal Sahu and Shivnarayan Singh. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Paper cuts not painful for Peoria school kids Nov 15, 2008
Air-conditioners and fish tanks are on timers to conserve energy. The school competed against four other schools for the Green Hero distinction and was selected in an online vote. (AZCentral -- Home)
Irish Get Set To Play Host To Lake Superior State This Weekend At The Joyce Center Nov 15, 2008
FIRST TIMERS: Notre Dame's weekend sweep at Northern Michigan (Oct. 31-Nov. (Und.com)
Chic but not famous: A resort named José Nov 14, 2008
To the old timers of Jos. Ignacio, a small village on the southern coast of Uruguay, the traffic jams are something of a shock. (International Herald Tribune)
2008 Atlantic Coast Old Timers Final Standings Nov 14, 2008
The Register Star Online. Serving Columbia and Dutchess counties since 1785. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Is this the closer? Nov 13, 2008
I am just finally tired of below average talent & old timers coming here to get their last years of paychecks. It kinda like an old folks home in a way. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel Review Nov 13, 2008
Instead, you'll make customization decisions to decrease the cooldown timers of your abilities, called combat arts. As you move through the world you'll find runes to learn new combat arts, and can power up each individual combat art's level and spend skill points to add other special effects. (IGN PC Games)
Afield with the Fat Boy: Opening-day rant Nov 12, 2008
When you talk to old timers that tell you they would see forty or fifty deer on the same stand where they now hope they see one deer. It's not the number of doe permits, it's not the acorns that season; the woods and habitat are better if anything, more edge now than before. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Hit the slopes without busting the budget Nov 11, 2008
In fact, there are more deals than ever to choose from -- everything from kids fly and ski free, deeply discounted lesson packages for first timers to free nights and credits for airline baggage fees that will allow you to stay and ski for little more than the cost of a lift ticket. Before you book anywhere, check online to see what special deals and value-added amenities the resort is offering. (CNN -- Travel)
What to watch: Early signing period storylines Nov 11, 2008
Wednesday marks the first day high school senior basketball players can sign a national letter of intent, binding them to a college they will call home. So what are the story lines to watch over the next 10 days. (Charlotte Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bradley's Buzz: Honk if you love the Falcons Nov 11, 2008
You Falcon old timers know what I say 2U this day. By Fred. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Rundown of early signing period Nov 11, 2008
com - What to watch: Early signing period storylines. Wednesday marks the first day high school senior basketball players can sign a national letter of intent, binding them to a college they will call home. (Baylor Sports -- Rivals.com)
COMMENTARY: Getting myself into a jam Nov 10, 2008
Hi, I m Diane and this is my daughter, Alyssa, I reply, adding We re also first timers. It appears that the rest of the class members are experienced in the art of making jams, jellies, marmalades, chutneys and conserves. (Hingham Journal, MA)
This little light of mine Nov 10, 2008
Speakers, printers, land phones, cell phones, cable boxes, televisions, digital clocks, digital recorders, light timers, alarm systems, microwaves, DVD players, even your electric toothbrush: Indicator lights, technically known as LEDs (light-emitting diodes), have become so common that they have created a virtual household of night lights. Thanks to LEDs, you can pretty much navigate your way through your house even when it's the middle of the night and all the lights are off. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Lay off Ponting...for now Nov 10, 2008
Ponting returned from the Ashes defeat in 2005 with the old timers calling for his head, but responded brilliantly by winning the return bout five-nil. There were some irrational calls for his and various other heads after Sydney last summer too, but that is neither here nor there and never was. (The Australian)
25 ideas to make your home greener Nov 9, 2008
Control outdoor lights with sensors or timers so that fixtures stay off during the day. 9. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
'Nazi bomb plot' Nov 8, 2008
He is also accused of possessing bomb-making equipment including seven timers, four containers of weedkiller, firelighters and three tennis balls plus the Waffen-SS UK Members Handbook. Lewington, of Tilehurst, was arrested on October 30 after allegedly being abusive to a member of staff at Lowestoft station. (The Sun)
Pondering a Jake for Yunel, Gorkys, Charlie.... Nov 8, 2008
I know it has nothing to do with pitching, but for those old timers on here, remember when John Smoltz missed some time from burning himself by trying to steam out a wrinkle in his shirt, WHILE WEARING IT. So, he turned out OK. I remember laughing my azz off when I heard that story. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Irish Continue Four-Game Road Swing With Games At Boston College and Providence College Nov 8, 2008
FIRST TIMERS: Notre Dame's weekend sweep at Northern Michigan marked the first time that the Irish have ever won a two-game series in Marquette, Mich. since the teams began playing during the 1981-82 season. (Und.com)
Movie review: Deaths cast pall over 'Soul Men' Nov 7, 2008
The guys could be retired baseball players heading to an Old Timers Day at Yankee Stadium, and you'd basically have the same movie. The original music is a little better than adequate, and Mac and Jackson, as singers, are a little worse than adequate. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Waddell not looking to shake things up Nov 7, 2008
One thing that really irked me tonight was the fact that the team was off just by a hair, rather than getting the pass on the tape it would be slightly off rather than taking one timers the team was trying to get the puck on their stick. I think next season Moose could be the odd guy out if not by trade deadline due to Pavs pushing for playing time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
BEHIND OUR STONE WALLS: Sound the trumpets, the day of reckoning is now Nov 7, 2008
In the western states where water is scarce and seasonal, the old timers say that more men were shot over water than over women or horses. Out in the Rockies manmade reservoirs that hold the winter snow pack have been essential to ranching and agriculture. (Bolton Common, MA)
World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Basics Nov 7, 2008
They also have access to runes that have different abilities; like skills, these runes have cooldown timers that must reset before they can be used again. New Profession: Inscription. (IGN PC Games)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 5, 2008 Nov 6, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Clausen's welcome-home parade. (North County Times)
DeWitt High School Student Voice Nov 6, 2008
Sacks overflowing with sweets and the excitement in first timers eyes left the spirit light (until all the candy was consumed leaving you considerably less light). Ghost stories are told and the little ones sleep with their parents to keep away the boogey man. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
DISH Network(R) and Community Broadcasters Association Partner on Digital Transition Outreach Initiative Nov 6, 2008
"All of DISH Network's converter boxes qualify for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's TV Converter Box Coupon Program, with the exception of the DTVPal DVR; coupons may be ordered by visiting . When the coupon is applied, the TR-40 CRA is free; DTVPal is $19.99; DTVPal(TM) Plus, which features an enhanced tuner for weak signal areas, costs $29.99*. A portion of all sales completed at will go to the CBA.Additional components of DISH Network's converter boxes include... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Christopher C. Pazder (1) Nov 5, 2008
Jesse Aber wrote on Aug 15, 2008 11:35 AM:" Chris went at each new interest with a fervent passion and sailing was no exception. In a matter of months Chris learned how to race his newly-acquired Class C Scow, a racing one-design class established in 1906. He read books and periodicals, spent may hours practicing on the water, and even made a pilgrimage to the midwest where scows have been sailed for well over 100 years over as many as 5 generations. He met the people whose families had competed... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
The right dose Nov 4, 2008
It works on three different timers, and a flashing light and buzzer reminds people when it is time to take their meds. On top of that, the device is hooked up to a telephone line and connected to Cayuga Health Association's Link to Life service. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Senior Notes (Nov. 6) Nov 4, 2008
A party with the Day Timers Quartet in honor of Veterans Day will be held at the Senior Center Friday, Nov. 14, at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend, whether you are a veteran or not. If you want to attend, please call the Senior Center to sign-up at 781-455-7555. (Needham Tab, MA)
Mad Men, Mad Women Nov 4, 2008
I haven t had a one night stand I have had one timers and its well known whats going down before hand. Its about respect. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Dinner for the department elders Nov 4, 2008
The sound of clanging pots and pans and laughter drifted out along with the smell of food to where the old timers were visiting. The tradition of having the younger members prepare a meal for the lifetime members has been around 25 years. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
OMS No. 31 hosts shop closing party (141) Nov 4, 2008
Veterans, retirees, friends and old timers are invited to attend a reunion and luncheon, beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7. Guests should bring with them old photos and stories to share during the morning reunion. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Good hardware deters burglars Nov 3, 2008
Put timers on your lights and even your stereo inside the house. Don t let the mail pile up. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
GV Gardening: November activities in the garden Nov 2, 2008
It is however, time to adjust irrigation timers to increase the number of days between waterings (frequency) but leave the amount of time (duration) of each watering the same. In many parts of the country, this time of year begins gardener dormancy. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Stony Brook Football Hosts Gardner-Webb on Saturday Nov 1, 2008
The Runnin' Bulldogs are one of seven opponents for the Seawolves this season that are first timers. This week's game also marks the third in a row against teams from the Carolinas, another first for the Stony Brook football program. (Goseawolves.org)
Car bomb injures 27 in Spanish university city Nov 1, 2008
Police seized two revolvers and ammunition; various timers that might be used for bombs; detonating cord; items that might be used to make a bomb attached to the underside of vehicles; various substances that might be used to make explosives; and computer documentation, the ministry said. All four suspects -- three men and a woman -- were born in Pamplona and range in age from 26 to 29, the ministry said. (CNN -- World)
Put this Series out of its misery Oct 31, 2008
And while it makes some of you old timers feel like you ll have nothing to complain about because Peavy could actually make us better- TOUGH S. I could be wrong but that s the impression some of you give off. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Any way you slice it, 'Saw V' more of the same Oct 31, 2008
His ritualized killings utilize clever if invariably rusty contraptions made of blades, gears, timers and the like. Wile E. Coyote would be impressed. (NJ.com -- Times)
A Patriotic Show of Support with Strappity-Do-Da's Bra Straps, Hand-Beaded in Red, White and Blue Flowers! Oct 31, 2008
Strappity-Do-Da's decorative bra straps have also created work for American men and women at its northeast Ohio headquarters, with eight full-time employees, a handful of part timers, and a marketing consultant. In July 2008, Strappity-Do-Da was issued its patent for an adjustment technology, making its decorative bra straps fully adjustable, comfortable and able to support up to a DD size. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Maya to address five rallies in Delhi Oct 30, 2008
The party has already announced candidates for 68 out of the 70 assembly seats so that candidates, most of them first timers, get acquainted with the constituency. After reviewing the work of candidates, the party had also changed some of its candidates for "non-performance". (India Times, India)
Chuck Oliver leaving the Zone Oct 29, 2008
And I will never forget Dimino s Man CRUSH on Barry Bonds for year after year while he would talk to the old timers and act like he respected them. Nick is truly gifted, please do that eskimo boy voice telling the Lakers coach he got the job again. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Lobos Battle Rebels in Nationally Televised Match Oct 29, 2008
"We are a good team on the road and I think that we are playing really well right now. Just like every other team in the nation we are trying to find enough goals to win a game. We have always played well on the road and we are excited to play our final regular season match on Friday, at UNLV. TRIP TO THE CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT ON THE LINE Three teams are currently battling for the sixth and final spot in the MWC Tournament on Nov. 5-8. including New Mexico. The Lobos have seven points in the... (Golobos.com)
Roswell communities make walking to school safer Oct 28, 2008
Countdown timers also let pedestrians know exactly how much time they have to cross the road. Sidewalks: Additional sidewalks connect the two communities so pedestrians from Crabapple Lake can more safely access the school crosswalk at the entrance to Crabapple Parc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Sheriff candidates lash out Oct 25, 2008
shawdogpro wrote on Oct 23, 2008 3:36 PM:" I was filling out my absentee ballot here in Iraq and wanted to make some educated decisions about the candidates I was voting for. I read the Standard and other local papers online so that I can feel good that I voted for the right person. After all the city I grew up in and still call home deserves only the best leadership.When I am having trouble choosing a candidate, I will call some friends back in Butte and try and get a consensus on what they... (Montana Standard, MT)
Fired over sewage spill, engineer sues City of Ottawa Oct 24, 2008
Ottawa city council approved a $5 million plan Wednesday to install countdown timers on all of the city's traffic lights, something many Canadian cities have already done. Canada Headlines. (CBC.ca)
10 More Ways to Become a Third World Utility Oct 23, 2008
I have far more confidence in the opinion of some of the old timers I know than some program written as a graduate student project. Financial Institutions did the same thing, when they entrusted our money with computer smart MBAs and we know where that took us. (Energy Pulse, CO)
• Scenic Yankee Fork area a nice drive Oct 23, 2008
He was acquainted with one of the old timers by the name of "Tuff" McGown who was the sampler on the dredge. "Tuff told me that from a 2 gallon container that he filled from the incoming buckets at the front of the machine, a cupful at a time from each bucket, he often recovered two ounces of gold," Moon said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Letters to the editor (Oct. 20) Oct 23, 2008
Blame the big timers all day long, it doesn't change it. People bought stuff they couldn't afford. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Home energy Q&A Oct 21, 2008
I also suggest you consider using simple timers to turn off your lights in the daytime to help lower energy costs. Sure, these savings aren't huge, but like I say all the time, it's all these little savings in your home that quickly add up to big dollars. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Fan Blog: A trip to Texas Oct 21, 2008
I must say for first timers to Texas, I recommend the local favorite of Shinerbock. I would call it Texas's Boulevard if you know your beer. (Missouri Sports -- Rivals.com)
Washington Report: FHA Still Going Strong Oct 20, 2008
As many first timers are out of the market or sitting on the sidelines the pros will be setting themselves up with tremendous appreciation on homes they are acquiring at this time. Buying a bank owned property is also much less risky than investing your life savings in trying to buy at a trustee's sale auction. (RealtyTimes)
• Health and aging Oct 19, 2008
Technology: Home monitoring systems can alert caregivers living elsewhere of their loved one's activities, and automatic timers can remind people when and how to take their medications. Medical devices can monitor glucose or blood pressure and send the information to doctors. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: Remembering Alan Griffith Oct 18, 2008
He fixed everything, cut the grass, repaired roof leaks, rebuilt bathrooms, cleared snow and adjusted timers on signs outside as the seasons changed. He also made the salads; 1,000 each week, slicing his way through three cases of tomatoes. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Did a cook called 'Stina' really exist in Niles back in the 1870s? Oct 18, 2008
Speaking at an "Old Timers Picnic" at Island Park in the summer of 1947, he said, "If I have any claims to distinction - they are that I was born in Niles - that I once saw Mr. Montgomery Ward - that I used to stop with other schoolmates to watch the sparks fly at the little foundry run by Johnny and Horace Dodge and that I went to school with one of the greatest American writers - Ring Lardner.". Though Herman went on to mention many of lesser known Nilesites and even paid tribute to the town's... (Niles Star, MI)
Football Hosts Charleston Southern on Saturday Oct 18, 2008
The Buccaneers are one of seven opponents for the Seawolves this season that are first timers. This week's game also marks the first of two straight against teams from South Carolina (Coastal Carolina is next week), another first for the Stony Brook football program. (Goseawolves.org)
