Taking Hybrid CDs for a Test-Drive Nov 16, 2009
Hence, the growing allure of index-linked CDs, now available from a handful of banks across the U.S.. One example: Sovereign Bank, with 750 branch offices across eight East Coast states from New Hampshire to Maryland. (BusinessWeek)
Old Boston, new ways Nov 15, 2009
Presenting the library as an accessible and transparent institution must be balanced against its allure as a tradition-bound Boston redoubt. Trustees have drawn some lines. (Boston Globe)
TiVo Gets Huge Horsepower Boost Nov 15, 2009
See related story: 02. 04 The 250-GB hard drive of DirectTV's HD DVR can store about 30 hours of high-definition programming or 200 hours of standard-definition programming. (Yahoo News -- Digital and Interactive TV)
Players need protection from protective equipment Nov 15, 2009
US college hockey soon will announce creative measures, along with one or two key hires, to offset the allure of the top Canadian junior teams. The best college programs figure they can do a far better job of convincing US, Canadian, and European youngsters to go the college route to the NHL. (Boston Globe)
Oasis of the Seas arrives amid fanfare Nov 14, 2009
Broward County Mayor Stacy Ritter said at the grand opening that she expects the terminal, which in 2010 will also be home to the sister ship Allure of the Seas, to support an estimated 8,000 jobs and generate $356 million in personal income. Among the most unique features on the Oasis is an open-air Central Park. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Gold slips from record as $US picks up pace Nov 13, 2009
Gold futures fluctuated between gains and losses as the metals allure as a safe-harbor asset was offset by the rising dollar, which reached the lowest level since August 2008 against a basket of six major currencies yesterday. Investor Marc Faber said bullion will remain above $US1000 an ounce. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
- Our Opinion: The Bell Game never changes 0 Nov 13, 2009
That Brawley and Central now only play once a year, in the Bell Game, has added to the allure of the event in recent years, as there are fewer preconceived notions as to which squad should win the big contest. Here s our prediction: it should be a heck of a game between talented, passionate well-trained young men playing before a full house of impassioned fans. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Bodley: Cashman not resting on laurels Nov 12, 2009
" As late as last December, managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner was warning Cashman that Teixeira didn't fit in the 2009 payroll budget. The allure of premier free agents this offseason such as right-hander John Lackey and outfielders Jason Bay and Matt Holliday may get Cashman's attention. "In the not too distant future, we'll have at least a plan A-B-C-D in place and try to execute to the best of our abilities," Cashman said. Will there be big, bold, expensive moves? "It's premature to... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
SPIEGEL Interview with Umberto Eco, Susanne Beyer and Lothar Gorris, Spiegel Online Nov 12, 2009
There is an allure to enumerating how many women Don Giovanni slept with: It was 2,063, at least according to Mozart's librettist, Lorenzo da Ponte. We also have completely practical lists -- the shopping list, the will, the menu -- that are also cultural achievements in their own right. (Harper's Magazine)
Writing through the rubble Nov 10, 2009
In the end, the Mossad didn't bite, but "it attests to the impressive breadth of Chalabi's allure" that a U.S. Defense Department official would try to broker such a deal when his own government wasn't interested. In that same year, conservative legislative aide Stephen Rademaker, heavily influenced by Chalabi, drafted a law to make regime change in Iraq U.S. policy. (Salon)
Tech Helps Curb Infant Blindness Nov 10, 2009
Michael D. O'Neill 06. 06 00004000 Tiny Liam Sikes is held by neonatologist Anna Penn at the Lucile Packard Children. (Yahoo News -- Children's Health)
Fort Hood Shooting Suspect Conscious, Able To Talk Nov 10, 2009
That was the allure of Hitler to the Germans, that he promised to pull Germany out of the economic chaos. Our excuse is to put a stopper into the Islamic genie bottle which has been unleashed upon US. Doing nothing is much worse than what we are currently doing. (FOX61, CT)
Oil below $79 as storm fears abate Nov 10, 2009
0 per cent or more and helped dull the allure of government debt. A bigger-than-expected increase in China's pump prices on Monday suggested that Beijing saw little danger of the inflationary worries that beset price rise decisions as little as a year ago. (India Times)
New York City Opera revives 'Esther' _ and itself Nov 9, 2009
Mezzo-soprano Beth Clayton made the most of Vashti's two scenes, singing with intensity and allure. In twin debuts, tenor Roy Cornelius Smith as Haman and mezzo Margaret Thompson as Zeresh created characters memorable for their wicked glee. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Recession-resistant retail Nov 9, 2009
Part of that area s allure is that you have that very affluent customer in that Edina country-club segment, together with the density of Minneapolis and into the Edina area, said Mike Sims, president of -Minnesota. For high-end, specialty retailers going after discretionary spending, there s probably no better market in the trade area than 50th & France. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Q&A: Author Allison Hoover Bartlett on the curious psyche of a rare-book thief Nov 8, 2009
adds even more to their allure. BARTLETT: He told me at one point that he kept the books that he had stolen on a separate shelf from the ones that he had not. (Boston Globe)
Italy's iconic homeware design firms try to tough it out through recession business analysis Nov 8, 2009
But the allure of great design and artisanal quality is failing to insulate this narrow valley and home of the Lagostina, Alessi and Bialetti houses from Italy's worst post-war recession. So modern that people often think they are new, the brands have grown through decades with the inhabitants of the valley in the Italian Alps, surviving war, poverty, landslides and avalanches. (Business Report, South Africa)
Wiesel slams tea partiers Nov 7, 2009
" In fact, daytime soap opera never recovered from "Dynasty," period. The failure of daytime to realize that its primetime imitator had ramped up the glamour and melodrama to classic Hollywood proportions is one reason for the slow decline and extinction of soaps over the past 15 years. Joan Collins had a tremendous cultural impact in "Dynasty" which has never been fully acknowledged. She instantly ended the drab, puritanical dress-for-success look that women had donned to enter the professions... (Salon)
Risky business Nov 7, 2009
For some, of course, risk is an allure. Tell them it might be dangerous and they can't wait to try. (BBC News -- UK)
All the right moves pay off for Yanks Nov 6, 2009
Burnett was the next chip that fell into line for the Yankees, and while talks did progress with Atlanta, the allure of sliding in as the No. 2 starter behind Sabathia gave Burnett a comfortable feeling -- a lot like he enjoyed in Toronto, when Roy Halladay shouldered the load and let Burnett slip by. After 244 career starts without one in the postseason, Burnett finally got his taste with the Yankees, following a season that saw him go 13-9 with a 4. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Verizon turns up hype for Droid Nov 5, 2009
It's uncertain whether the early TV ads and other hype will generate interest and crowds on Friday, or whether the Android operating system, with its open source allure might have drawn some crowds anyway. Llamas said he expects some crowds for sales of the Droid on Friday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Dollar recovers from retail shock Nov 4, 2009
Analysts said the Aussie owed much of its buoyancy to its yield allure. Even without a rate rise in December, Australian rates are well above most developed economies at 3. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
How Ayn Rand Became an American Icon Nov 3, 2009
The perverse allure of a damaged woman. Johann Hari | Nov. 2, 2009. (Slate)
Livable downtown can boost tourism Nov 3, 2009
Multiple U.S. cities have figured out the allure of a livable downtown and that connection with visitors. White points to a couple of examples. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Oregon tries to tap into growing solar power demand Nov 3, 2009
With its skilled work force, network of suppliers, access to university researchers, and generous subsidies, Oregon exudes a powerful allure for these companies. "As we look around the U.S. and ask the question, who has the best incentives for starting solar factories, Oregon always comes out at the top," said Roger Little, CEO of Spire Solar, the Massachusetts company that is working with Uni-Chem to set up U.S. solar production. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Anvils Fall from Sky (No Cartoon Coyotes) Nov 3, 2009
"And I think that's the allure.". "The men get very excited about it," Cookie said. (CBS News)
Out of GW and into the blogging world Nov 3, 2009
Perelman studied psychology and art therapy at GW. She worked in the art therapy field for a while, but said her job's allure eventually ran its course. After starting a personal blog, Perelman said she decided to give a food blog a chance three years ago, selling advertisement space for income. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Miss Gaymecock pageant reaches outside organization Nov 2, 2009
Only Gulledge, who s stage name is Aubrey Allure, broke the mold. With the help of the pageant s co-host Vivian Lynn De Maples, Gulledge lip-synced a scene from the movie Gypsy. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Segway Stumbles in Europe Nov 2, 2009
Jeroen van Bergeijk 12. 03 Segway has released its newest model, the Segway Human Transporter p Series. (Yahoo News -- Segway Human Transporter)
Huge blast kills at least 20 in Pakistan Nov 2, 2009
The growing violence in the country prompted the U.N. on Monday to , complicating international efforts to counter the allure of Islamic extremism by improving people's lives. NBC News reported that the attack involved a suicide bomber on a motorcycle. (MSNBC -- International)
Bombing kills 30 in Pakistan Nov 2, 2009
The bloodshed, some of which has targeted aid workers, has imperiled Western goals of reducing extremism's allure by improving Pakistan's economy. Monday's explosion in , a garrison city just a few miles (kilometers) from , left bodies on the ground outside the bank and in a nearby hotel parking lot, witness Zahid Dara said. (USA Today -- News)
The Anti-ID-Theft Bill That Isn't Nov 1, 2009
Commentary by Bruce Schneier. California was the first state to pass a law requiring companies that keep personal data to disclose when that data is lost or stolen. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
The tweet cheat sheet Nov 1, 2009
The popular social media service Twitter is a bit like golf or oysters: To understand the allure, you have to try it. And then you may need to try it again. (Boston Globe)
Polar bear tourism is growing on Alaska's North Slope Nov 1, 2009
ALLURE OF THE WHITE BEAR. It's not hard to understand the allure of these giant white bears. (Anchorage Daily News)
Privacy Debacle Hall of Fame Nov 1, 2009
Earlier this month AOL publicly released a data trove: 500,000 search queries culled from three months of user traffic on its search engine. The company claimed it was trying to help researchers by providing "anonymized" search information, but experts and the public were shocked at how easy it was to figure out who had been searching on what. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
AOL Peeved by Adware Outbreak Oct 31, 2009
Reader's advisory: Wired News has been for a number of stories written by this author. If you have any information about sources cited in this article, please send an e-mail to sourceinfo at wired. (Yahoo News -- Instant Messaging)
Leak lays bare US Congress ethics probes... Oct 31, 2009
The Pentagon budget panel had such an allure for Kaptur who represents a Toledo-anchored Rust Belt district that in 2005 she gave up her party's top seat on the agriculture subcommittee to claim a rare open seat on Murtha's subcommittee. She would have become one of a dozen Appropriations subcommittee chairmen had she stayed put. (The Drudge Report)
World's Largest Cruise Ship Sets Sail Oct 31, 2009
STX Finland is building a sister ship - Allure of the Seas - for Royal Caribbean which is due to be launched in 2011. MMIX The Associated Press. (CBS News)
Treble Cove store a source for motorcycle, Western wear (10/29/09) Oct 30, 2009
Ma said the allure of riding his Honda Helix motorcycle is the feel of freedom on the open road, though he doesn t ride as much as he used to. When asked why he didn t ride a Harley Davidson, he joked that the bikes were too big for him. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Pop Music's 5 Best Halloween Songs Oct 30, 2009
The song's tone is more akin to a Disney conception of shocking, but this doesn't distract from its allure. Ghoulish Honorable Mentions. (KERO 23, CA)
Fla. growers send plants to sea Oct 28, 2009
As they prepare for the ship's arrival, nurseries and project managers are already hoping to secure future business with Royal Caribbean, including Oasis' sister vessel, Allure of the Seas, set to sail from Port Everglades late next year. "If you think you're going to survive doing what you were doing five years ago, you're going to be out of business," Churchill said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Mattingly Talking to Dodgers About His Future Oct 28, 2009
"Every club needs an ace and we're not unlike any club. We might have one or two in the making [referring to Clayton Kershaw and Chad Billingsley]. But the likelihood of an ace becoming available by trade is very slim. And this [free-agent] class doesn't have that type of allure to it.". Torre added: "Clayton Kershaw has not been lobbying for it, but the way he pitched, he's not afraid of it. Billingsley, even with a rough second half, he has the personality and ability to be a No. 1. [Hiroki]... (NY Mets, TheInsiders.com)
Netflix Imitators Are Everywhere Oct 28, 2009
For Dallas software engineer Adam Sills, entertainment is as close as his mailbox. As a subscriber to Netflix, he's long since given up on Blockbuster, where he used to rack up hefty late fees. (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
Oasis of the Seas larger than expected Oct 28, 2009
The Oasis and its sister ship, Allure of the Seas, which is coming in 2010, are expected to have a major economic impact in South Florida, supporting 3,800 jobs, generating $172 million in personal income, and producing more than $463 million in total business revenue and local purchases, according to a study done for Port Everglades. reports that pop star Rihanna will promote her new album in a Nov. 19 concert aboard Oasis. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Be careful with baby's social security number Oct 27, 2009
And on the other: the allure of expensive gifts, including this year's must-haves, a $300 toy electronic triceratops and the latest Guitar Hero video game costing up to $200. So is there a way to satisfy those wish lists and your own giving impulses without sliding into a deep, dark hole of debt. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
TiVo Gets Huge Horsepower Boost Oct 24, 2009
See related story: 02. 04 The 250-GB hard drive of DirectTV's HD DVR can store about 30 hours of high-definition programming or 200 hours of standard-definition programming. (Yahoo News -- Digital and Interactive TV)
Phra Pradaeng Bangkok, Thailand's... Oct 24, 2009
Very few people make the trip to Phra Pradaeng which adds to its allure as a quiet place for people looking for a relaxing afternoon. Although Bangkok is cited as a concrete jungle, Phra Pradaeng provides ample evidence that an exquisite natural setting can easily be found nearby. (Suite101.com)
Three Key Pieces Worn Three Ways Oct 23, 2009
How to Style Three Key Fashion Pieces Three Different Ways: Checklist: teenvogue. Preview the current issue of Teen Vogue. (Teen Vogue)
Twins reveal how to look younger Oct 23, 2009
More stories from Allure. More surprising, divorced women were judged to look an average of 1. (MSNBC -- Health)
Slanguage Dictionary Oct 23, 2009
passion pit -- drive-in theater, so called owing to their privacy factor and romantic allure for teenagers; "The pic is playing at two passion pits in Miami." (See also: ozoner). payola -- bribery or under-the-table payments; "The proliferation of payola rocked the music industry in the 1950s.". (Variety)
Camille Paglia Oct 23, 2009
She dressed to kill -- and women followed suit, reclaiming their sexuality and female allure with flamboyant colors, fabrics, jewelry and high heels. Donna Mills in "Knots Landing" went one step further: As the cut-throat businesswoman Abby Ewing, she was no campy vamp in the glittery Euro-flash Collins style but a subtly purring American blonde whose wide, liquid eyes entranced and paralyzed her victims. (Salon)
Halloween a time to uphold traditions Oct 23, 2009
(We also hope the weather gives us a break - Halloween costumes lose some of their allure if they're soaked with rain. For as long as we can remember, some of society's sickies have put a negative stamp on Halloween. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Cond Nast Slashes Traveler, Architectural Digest, Allure Oct 22, 2009
Cond; Nast Slashes Traveler, Architectural Digest, Allure. Cond Nast Slashes Traveler, Architectural Digest, Allure ... More cuts came to S.I. Newhouse Jr.'s Cond; Nast today, with staffers laid off at Cond; Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest and Allure. (New York Post -- News)
Ax swings at Cond Oct 22, 2009
Yesterday, cuts came to Cond; Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest and Allure ... Allure cut about five people Tuesday, three from the editorial side and two on the business side ... Former Allure publisher Nancy Berger Cardone, the publisher of now-defunct Gourmet rumored to be headed to any number of publishing jobs, including her former post at Allure, has instead left 4 Times Square with only a severance package. (New York Post -- Business)
Tech Helps Curb Infant Blindness Oct 22, 2009
Michael D. O'Neill 06. 06 Tiny Liam Sikes is held by neonatologist Anna Penn at the Lucile Packard Children. (Yahoo News -- Children's Health)
World must use GM crops, says UK science academy Oct 21, 2009
13 million) to 100 million pounds annually in research to boost innovation in a sector which had lost allure following food over-supply in Europe, the report said. A combination of changing diets, growing population, demand for farmland for biofuels and high energy prices have stoked food prices and renewed interest in agriculture. (Scientific American)
Marcial: Jos. A Bank Is Dressed for Success Oct 21, 2009
A. Bank is sought after not only as a sartorial mainstay but also for the allure of its shares, which have soared from a 52-week low of 15 a share on Nov. 21, 2008, to 46 on Oct. 20. The last time it traded this high was in 2007. (BusinessWeek)
Caltrain fatality identified as Gunn junior William Dickens, 16 Oct 21, 2009
Foam rubber "cow catchers" on the front of trains that would sweep the track, reducing the chance of death to the level where this method will lose its allure. Unobtrusive wireless cameras along the tracks in the areas where the suicides have taken place that can be monitored by the train engineers. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
A nast-y week for newhouse scribes Oct 21, 2009
1 percent), Allure (down 31 ... 1 percent), Allure (down 31. (New York Post -- Business)
Stock questions? Ask Matt Oct 20, 2009
The indicator's allure is partly its simplicity. The 200-day moving average is calculated by taking the stock market's price the past 200 days and deriving a simple average. (USA Today -- Money)
Holliston softball player headed to Cuba to play Oct 19, 2009
The opportunity to participate, even on a small scale, in communication between the two countries adds to the allure of the trip, Gray said. "I think it's a wonderful thing. Being able to compete internationally at this age is fabulous," he said. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Segway Stumbles in Europe Oct 18, 2009
Jeroen van Bergeijk 12. 03 Segway has released its newest model, the Segway Human Transporter p Series. (Yahoo News -- Segway Human Transporter)
US dollar weakness likely to persist next week Oct 17, 2009
The U.S. currency got a break from weak third-quarter results from General Electric and Bank of America, boosting the dollar's safe-haven allure. But that about wraps up the bulk of the key reporting U.S. companies for the week and overall, analysts say earnings news have been favorable. (India Times)
The Anti-ID-Theft Bill That Isn't Oct 17, 2009
Commentary by Bruce Schneier. Bruce Schneier 00004000 04. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Iceland looks to serve the world Oct 17, 2009
Even where speed is not an issue however, the allure of Iceland is not for everyone. Companies will have to overcome their natural server-hugging tendencies, and some may harbour security fears of storing their data remotely. (BBC News -- Europe)
