Stephen Sondheim takes the stage Oct 19, 2009
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Bartlett rules the big schools Oct 18, 2009
On Bartlett's second play from scrimmage, quarterback Willie Highlander's backward pass was dropped by Cyrus Chenault and recovered by Chugiak's Paul Boyden on the Bartlett 9-yard line ... Highlander was inspired on the drive, completing all three of his passes for 36 yards, including a pair of third-down completions that kept the drive alive ... Tufuga's fumble recovery set up Bartlett's final score, an 18-yard pass from Highlander to Wilber Everett, who may have set an unofficial state... (Anchorage Daily News)
Supporters, protesters greet Obama in S.F. Oct 17, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009. (10-15) 20:22 PDT SAN FRANCISCO -- President Obama was met with cheers and jeers Thursday in his first visit to San Francisco as commander in chief, telling a friendly crowd at a sold-out Democratic Party fundraiser that while "some of our opponents think they can wear us out, I'm not tired - I'm refreshed.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Bureaucracy, costs limit seismic retrofitting Oct 17, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009. More than a year after Becky Jenkins decided she needed to retrofit the 1895 Victorian apartment building she owns, she's struggling to even begin the work. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Supremacy on the line today Oct 17, 2009
But, he added, quareterbacks Chris Wood of Chugiak and Willie Highlander of Bartlett aren't entirely out there for show ... Wood has completed 4-of-10 passes for 36 yards in the playoffs with one touchdown and one interception, while Highlander is 2-for-7 for 14 yards with one pick in the postseason ... Wood and Highlander ranked at the bottom of the Cook Inlet Conference in yards, but are in the state championship game. (Anchorage Daily News)
Creeping Hayward Fault might ease quake tension Oct 17, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009. The Hayward Fault is creeping, and that could be a good sign. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
DIGEST U.S.'s Sloan takes gold in all-around Oct 17, 2009
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Real Estate Roundup Oct 17, 2009
purchased the Highlander Apartments, a 38-unit complex in Southeast Portland, for $1. 62 million or $42,631 per unit. (Portland Business Journal, OR)
Luxury homes on the auction block Oct 12, 2009
The auction, which was advertised in the local newspaper, The Highlander, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the New York Times and national magazines including Forbes, was the talk of Highlands Tuesday morning before the afternoon sale. High-end real estate is the lifeblood of the community, with its assortment of Rodeo Drive-like boutiques and restaurants on Main Street. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Verizon-Apple deal less likely? Oct 10, 2009
Verizon-Apple deal less likely after Google move. Article:Verizon-Apple deal less likely after Google move. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Last 3 holes key win by Els, Weir Oct 10, 2009
Saturday, October 10, 2009. (10-09) 21:28 PDT -- If one match illustrated the International team's resilience Friday - teetering on the brink of trouble, then uncorking clutch shots down the stretch - it was a dramatic victory by Ernie Els and Mike Weir. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Gunbattle after assault on Pakistan army HQ Oct 10, 2009
Gunmen attack Pakistan army HQ; troops kill all 4. Article:Gunmen attack Pakistan army HQ; troops kill all 4:/n/a/2009/10/08/international/i030943D99. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Android gaining momentum Oct 10, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009. (10-08) 18:08 PDT -- As it closes in on its first year on the market, Google's Android mobile operating system is building a considerable head of steam in the smart phone race, and is proving itself robust and cool enough to give the iPhone a run for its money. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Safety concerns for U.S. troops in Afghanistan Oct 9, 2009
Todd Pitman, Associated Press. Thursday, October 8, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Playgirl exposing a high-profile Johnston Oct 9, 2009
Father of Palin's grandson to pose for Playgirl. Article:Father of Palin's grandson to pose for Playgirl:/n/a/2009/10/07/national/a155325D34. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Electric car tilts into corners Oct 9, 2009
Nissan's electric vehicle tilts into corners. Article:Nissan's electric vehicle tilts into corners:/n/a/2009/10/07/financial/f212857D82. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
The Tech Chronicles A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's... Oct 9, 2009
The Tech Chronicles / A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology blog (sfgate. Article:The Tech Chronicles / A daily dose of postings from The:/c/a/2009/10/08/BUVT1A38L2. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Bunnies twitch their noses for information Oct 9, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009. Q: Why do bunnies twitch their noses. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Oakland to pay suspect shot by officer $1.2M Oct 9, 2009
Oakland to pay suspect shot by officer $1. Article:Oakland to pay suspect shot by officer $1. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Today's Matchups Oct 9, 2009
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McLane High students bank on real-world lesson Oct 8, 2009
The McLane Highlander branch of Merced-based County Bank opened in September 2007 in partnership with the bank, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., Fresno Unified School District and the school. Students have to be seniors to work at the bank; it's a new group of 10 each year. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Game of the Day Rockies 4, Dodgers 3 Oct 3, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009. (10-03) 04:00 PDT LOS ANGELES -- Ubaldo Jimenez, right, struck out 10 and the streaking Colorado Rockies forced the NL West race down to the final two games, beating the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 Friday night. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Schwarzenegger visits state's Capitol Hill Dems Oct 3, 2009
Bipartisanship is the best way to get more federal dollars, he says. Wednesday, February 28, 2007. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Oldest pre-human revealed Oct 3, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009. (10-01) 15:48 PDT SAN FRANCISCO -- After 17 years of scrabbling through the rocks and sand of Ethiopia's remote Afar deserts, a group of international scientists has recovered the partial skeleton of an extraordinary prehuman creature who lived in an area of East Africa 4. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Binge drinking spreads to Italy Oct 2, 2009
" For 20 (about $29), the pub crawlers are taken to The Highlander, a Scottish-themed pub where for an hour and a half they can drink as much as they like. After that they have to buy their own drinks, but the ticket includes a 30 percent discount at subsequent bars and free entry to a nightclub. The pub crawl motto, "I Came, I Saw, I Crawled" originally attracted only foreigners, but now Italians are beginning to join in and make up 5 to 10 percent of the nightly drinking... (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Star ballerina at home in Shanghai Oct 1, 2009
Kathleen E. McLaughlin, Special to The Chronicle. Wednesday, September 30, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Emeryville official misused campaign cash Oct 1, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009. (09-29) 15:34 PDT EMERYVILLE -- Emeryville Vice Mayor Ken Bukowski is facing a $15,500 fine for violating state campaign-finance laws, including using more than $2,000 in donors' contributions to pay his house mortgage, officials said Tuesday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Driving habits alter during recession, Census reports Sep 22, 2009
Last week, Michelle and Justin Forkner of traded in both their cars her 2006 Mini Cooper and his 2004 Honda Accord and bought a 2009 Toyota Highlander hybrid. "We work within five minutes of each other and attend law school at night, so we really didn't need two cars," Michelle Forkner says, adding that the changes "clearly make economic sense." They also find satisfaction in having a new hybrid vehicle. (USA Today -- News)
Short week for Anchorage football Sep 16, 2009
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Bartlett quarterback Willie Highlander is eighth in the CIC in passing yards but ranks second in the conference behind Chugiak's Chris Wood with a 54 percent completion rate and is tied for third with seven touchdown passes. Eagle River all-purpose back Brandon Metzel leads the team with 245 rushing yards and is second on the team with 10 receptions. (Anchorage Daily News)
Golden Bears defense chews up the Cougars Sep 13, 2009
Bartlett wasted little time ripping away any momentum Service may have gained with a three-play whirlwind that culminated in a 70-yard strike from Willie Highlander to speedster Cyrus Chenault, who caught a 20-yard lob and turned on the jets, jogging Usain Bolt-like across the finish line ... Bartlett -- Chenault 70 pass from Highlander (Tufuga kick), 3:18 ... Bartlett: Hale 23-150, Chenault 17-60, Highlander 3-4, Lisenby 3-3, Cunningham 1-2. (Anchorage Daily News)
Golden Bears hammer Lynx 51-0 Sep 6, 2009
Bartlett quarterback Willie Highlander is thrown for a loss during first-half action against Dimond Sept. 5, 2009 at Dimond Alumni Field ... The Golden Bears used suffocating defense, including two interception returns for touchdowns, and three touchdown passes from Willie Highlander to ruin Dimond's homecoming ... "If we lost, our season is pretty much done,'' Highlander said. "We knew everything was on the line, that we had to play hard for four quarters. (Anchorage Daily News)
Hybrid Cars Enter the Mainstream Au... Aug 22, 2009
Toyota also produces 2 models of the Highlander Hybrid SUV, with EPA ratings of 27/25 mpg, ranging in price from $35,000 to $41,000. New Lexus Hybrid Cars. (Suite101.com)
Forester has moved mainstream Aug 21, 2009
Does this move Forester up into the crossover world now occupied by standbys including the Ford Escape, Toyota Highlander, Nissan Rogue and Chevy Equinox. The Forester has always been a good seller for Subaru, and its new design has lost the boxy shape and grown into a cleaner SUV-like crossover with handsome generic looks, a mix of Nissan Rogue and Mitsubushi Outlander. (The Augusta Chronicle)
School cop charged with stealing loot from cars, selling on eBay Aug 14, 2009
They charge that Kelly then rifled through a Toyota Highlander left unlocked in the driveway, making off with a computerized navigation system, an 8G iPod, and Armani glasses valued at $2,000 as well as credit cards. Some of those goods were eventually found in Elisha's possession, along with a lot of other goods stolen from across Palm Beach County. (The Palm Beach Post)
City-owned cars cost Cambridge $52K a year Aug 14, 2009
The mayor cruises around in a Toyota Highlander hybrid. The Water Department got itself a brand-new, environmentally friendly Prius. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Now you can be Queen for a play Aug 12, 2009
Personally, I'm wondering how "A Kind of Magic" and "Who Wants to Live Forever" from the "Highlander" soundtrack make the list, while "Princes of the Universe" doesn't. (One reason could be the rights for the awesome music video, which not only included footage from the movie, but also featured Mercury dueling Christopher Lambert with a microphone stand. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Toyota says its hydrogen-powered SUV gets 68 mpg Aug 8, 2009
Toyota just squeezed the equivalent of 68 miles per gallon out of a Toyota Highlander, a mid-sized SUV, powered by a hydrogen fuel cell on a government-sponsored test run. The Highlander was driven on a mix of highway and city driving betweenToyota's Torrance headquartersand San Diego ... Still, an achievement is still worth noting: a gasoline-poweredToyota Highlander Hybrid gets 26 mpg average, by comparison. (USA Today -- Money)
Lexus RX improves on predecessors and is more fun Aug 7, 2009
But RX still has just two rows of seats, although it's big enough for a third and is based on the Toyota Highlander, which has three ... About an inch shorter, narrower than Toyota Highlander on which it's based. (USA Today -- Autos)
And the teams to beat will be... Aug 7, 2009
Senior defensive tackle Troy Masalasala anchors a defensive unit that also includes standout defensive backs Jordan Blount-O'Connor and Willie Highlander. Bartlett has had to deal with a rash of illness and injuries in the preseason, and Jessen said his team will have to fight through some early adversity if it wants to return to the playoffs. (Anchorage Daily News)
House approves $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program Aug 3, 2009
She and her husband traded in a 2000 Ford Ranger and bought a 2009 Toyota Highlander Monday afternoon at a participating dealership in Richardson. The sales representative made Pate sign a legally binding document that stated if the government did not reimburse the dealership for the money the Pates received for their trade-in, the Pates would be financially responsible to pay the money back themselves. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Jackson's gas prices cheapest nationally Jul 27, 2009
07 Sunday to fill up his wife's Toyota Highlander and didn't appear to flinch. "We were in Florida last week, and gas prices were around $2.50 to $2.63 for regular," he said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Talking cars: Camshaft failures and faulty alternators Jul 27, 2009
Question: I own a 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid with 48,000 miles. The problem is that over the last six months I had to replace the battery. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Navy Ships Under Swine Flu Quarantine Jul 22, 2009
by Highlander July 21, 2009 3:38 PM EDT ... Highlander, What kind of Looney comment was that all about. (CBS News)
Mercedes-Benz expands 2009 CLK lineup Jul 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009. The German Tri-Star logo team has expanded its CLK lineup with two 2009 Grand Edition models to be produced in limited quantities of 1,000 each. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sotomayor nomination moves onto fast track Jul 18, 2009
Paul Kane, Robert Barnes,Amy Goldstein, Washington Post. Friday, July 17, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Hybrid car owners drive more and get more traffic tickets, study finds Jul 18, 2009
The highest collision costs were for the Toyota Highlander hybrid and the Ford Escape hybrid. These findings should be of particular interest to auto insurers. (USA Today -- Money)
Police seek man with fetish for exercise balls Jul 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009. (07-17) 18:01 PDT Duluth, Minn. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Feinstein backs bill targeting prison cell phones Jul 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009. (07-17) 13:45 PDT Washington, CA (AP). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
S.F. murder-for-hire case falls apart Jul 18, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009. (07-17) 16:59 PDT SAN FRANCISCO. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Venture Capital Watch Jul 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009. Each week, The Chronicle tracks the latest investments, fundraising, mergers and initial public offerings involving Bay Area venture capitalists and startups. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Game of the Day Phillies 4, Marlins 0 Jul 17, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009. MIAMI - Phillies 46-year-old left-hander Jamie Moyer, right, threw seven innings of one-hit, shutout ball to pitch Philadelphia past Florida 4-0 Friday and improve to 13-2 against the Marlins in his career. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Lincecum, Mr. Nice Guy Jul 17, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009. (07-16) 21:01 PDT -- It's rare for a pitcher to address the media before a game he starts. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Online financial help sought Jul 17, 2009
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Australian report predicted violence in Indonesia Jul 17, 2009
By TANALEE SMITH, Associated Press Writer. Friday, July 17, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Fed: Jobless rate to top 10% Jul 16, 2009
Fed: unemployment will top 10 percent this year. Article:Fed: unemployment will top 10 percent this year:/n/a/2009/07/15/national/w110047D92. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Essentials: This weekend's live music picks Jul 16, 2009
Laura Mason, Andrew Gilbert, Mosi Reeves,Chris Sabbath. Thursday, July 16, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Verizon's irksome app store plans Jul 16, 2009
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Asia stocks rise as China growth buoys confidence Jul 16, 2009
By JEREMIAH MARQUEZ, AP Business Writer. Thursday, July 16, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Gun, car found, but no arrests in S.F. slaying Jul 15, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009. (07-13) 13:52 PDT SAN FRANCISCO -- San Francisco police have recovered a stolen car and one of the guns they believe was used in the slaying of a 17-year-old boy in the Western Addition, authorities said Monday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Highlanders play for final time at Agganis Classics Jul 15, 2009
Somerville grad Ricardo Bonhomme was the lone Highlander to play in the Agganis Basketball Classic on Monday evening. The South beat the North, 69-60, although Bonhomme led all North scorers with 11 points. (Somerville Journal, MA)
High expectations, few wins for Quakes Jul 14, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009. (07-13) 20:14 PDT -- What a difference a year doesn't make. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
A dangerous secret Jul 14, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009. The Obama administration wants to "move forward," but the ghosts of the Bush administration keep pulling it back. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Digital luggage scale pays for itself Jul 13, 2009
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Hotel foreclosures spread throughout California Jul 13, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009. The "challenges" for San Francisco's biggest business are coming thick and fast. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Bullet finds unintended target in Oakland Jul 13, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009. (07-10) 12:08 PDT OAKLAND. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
