SAN MARCOS: Knives found, companion identified in stabbing Aug 15, 2008
The report says Maldonado and Beebe were on her back porch talking when another man, identified as the 43-year-old Malil, arrived uninvited in the backyard of her house in the 1800 block of Shadetree Drive just before 9 p.m. Sunday. He went straight over to Beebe, who was seated, and stood behind her, according to the report. (North County Times)
Two Bodies Found Outside Rural Texas Home Aug 15, 2008
Chief Deputy John Turner said the bodies were in the backyard of the home. A gun and a knife were found nearby. (KWTX.com, TX)
Woman recalls pit in Rockefeller's yard Aug 14, 2008
One of Clark Rockefeller's former friends said yesterday that she saw a freshly dug pit in the backyard of his house in San Marino, Calif ... Nine years later, workers digging a pool for the property's new owners found human remains in the backyard, believed to be those of one of Rockefeller's landlords, John Sohus, who had gone missing with his wife, Linda, in spring 1985 ... Farrar said she noticed the pit occupying a "very large area" in the backyard. (Boston Globe)
More of this story Aug 14, 2008
We have seen a number of gophers, mostly in the backyard where they provide endless hours of entertainment for the dogs. There have been a few in the front yard, but none of them have shown any interest in sitting on the welcome mat. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Lawyer: "Rockefeller's" Memory Clearing Aug 13, 2008
German Man Known As "Clark Rockefeller" Now Remembers Missing LA Couple. LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2008. (CBS News)
Lawyer: 'Clark Rockefeller' Now Remembers His Past Aug 13, 2008
" The district attorney's office and FBI in Boston said Monday they were not ready to declare Rockefeller and Gerhartsreiter were the same person. At the time of his Aug. 2 arrest in Baltimore, Gerhartsreiter had been living under the Rockefeller name. Police have said he snatched his daughter from a Boston street on July 27 in an elaborately planned kidnapping in which he hired two people to drive them to New York. In the San Marino case, skeletal remains were unearthed at the Sohus property in... (Fox News)
Decatur house celebrates retro style Aug 13, 2008
Suellen', one of the couple's dogs, guards the backyard pool. "The mid-century modern look is very hot," said Jim Deadwyler, owner of Deadwyler Antiques in Buckhead, who recently opened a new section dedicated to goods from the Cold War Era and beyond. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'Rockefeller' linked to missing L.A. couple Aug 12, 2008
California authorities consider Rockefeller "person of interest' in '85 disappearance LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- A man charged with kidnapping his daughter in Boston, Massachusetts, is a German who lived in the guesthouse of a Los Angeles-area couple who disappeared in 1985, a sheriff's spokesman said Monday. Linda and Jonathan Sohus disappeared in 1985, after renting out their guesthouse. Los Angeles County sheriff's investigators have identified Christian Gerhartsreiter as the same man... (CNN)
Boston man admits he knew missing Calif. couple Aug 12, 2008
Boston man admits he knew missing Calif. couple - USATODAY.com. (USA Today -- News)
Going back to basics to save on energy Aug 11, 2008
Though her current home came with a dryer, she insisted on installing a clothesline made of steel posts and non-stretchy coated wire in the backyard. I've never not used a clothesline, Smith said. (Missoulian, MT)
Police investigate Clark Rockefeller's possible aliases Aug 9, 2008
By Richard Winton, Carla Hall and Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Los Angeles Times Staff Writers August 9, 2008 The last time she saw Chris Chichester, they sat in the backyard outside his San Marino guesthouse drinking iced tea and playing Trivial Pursuit. It was the mid-1980s. (Los Angeles Times)
AGRICULTURE: UC study reports Prop. 2 would destroy state egg industry Aug 7, 2008
I no longer live in an agrarian society so its either factory produced or I quit my day job and try and make due with what I can grow in the backyard. Do you realize wrote on Aug 6, 2008 7:38 AM:the damage chicken droppings and their gas is doing to the environment. (North County Times)
Tiegs touts quartz as green building material Aug 7, 2008
Tiegs is also considering installing solar panels and small windmills to generate electricity, as well as Astroturf in the backyard. While she regards her community as progressive when it comes to environmental issues, Tiegs is loath to refer to it as "forward-thinking," she said, "because this is how we should all be thinking now.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Seasonal Cook: How to pickle peppers, plums and more Aug 6, 2008
Holland-Toll grew up eating the old-fashioned pickles and preserves her mother made year-round from produce bought at U-pick farms or grown in the backyard of their home in Arnold in the Sierra foothills. "When I left home, she would send me pickles. And when I started cooking, I asked for her recipes," says Holland-Toll. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
The Momworks: No kids is hazardous to my health Aug 6, 2008
First, I needed some quiet time in the backyard. Maybe sip a beer just because I could. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Wife: Caray died feeding birds Aug 5, 2008
Moments before spotting him on the ground in the backyard late Sunday afternoon, she had talked on the phone with his doctor and made plans for him to be examined on Monday morning. According to a Sandy Springs Police Department report, the bird feeder was "laying down on [Caray's] right hand side" in the back patio area when an officer arrived at the home at 6:41 p.m. Sunday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Deacon's food giveaway eases life in Bayview Aug 4, 2008
She had fond memories of playing in the house as a child, and crawling into the backyard barn's loft with her sister to listen to the Baptist ladies sing on the radio. "But I didn't move in and connect with people," said Pickerrell, who lived in Fremont at the time. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Can art and design be friends? Discuss. Jul 31, 2008
Barbecues in the backyard. If I'm hanging out in the city, then it's drinks on a patio. (Boston Globe)
Adopting a Baby Elephant or Rhino Jul 31, 2008
It may not be quite as exciting as having a new baby elephant or rhino living in the house, but rest assured that any wildlife expert would be quick to confirm that sometimes the backyard just isn t big enough. References. (Suite101.com)
Bolder Than Bambi: Deer Take Over Jul 31, 2008
Targeting Deer in the Backyard. Deer Invasions Have Pushed Some Homeowners to Their Limit. (ABC News)
Westside townhome offers just the right amount of space Jul 29, 2008
At the far end of the room, a set of French doors let in light from the backyard. Brown and cream granite counters and stainless steel appliances line one wall; a wood-topped island with stainless steel legs anchors the center of the space. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Halle Berry says photographer invaded her yard Jul 27, 2008
Halle Berry says a paparazzi photographer went too far to get a shot of the actress holding her infant daughter, trespassing onto her private property and snapping them in the backyard. The Oscar-winning US actress was upset when pictures of her holding four-month-old Nahla Ariela Aubry showed up on the internet and in two celebrity magazines. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A year ago it was sayonora saguaro ... Jul 26, 2008
The plants in the backyard would start to turn brown from the intense heat and sun, and all but the toughest would die. It was a bit depressing. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Paparazzi too close for comfort Jul 26, 2008
In other paparazzi news, Halle Berry says a photographer went too far to get a shot of the actress holding her infant daughter, trespassing onto her property and snapping them hanging out in the backyard. The Oscar-winning actress was upset when pictures of her holding 4-month-old Nahla Ariela Aubry showed up on the Internet and in two celebrity magazines. (Boston Globe)
Halle Berry says paparazzi went too far Jul 26, 2008
Dan Steinberg / AP fileHalle Berrysays a paparazzi photographer went too far to get a shot of the actress holding her infant daughter, trespassing onto her private property and snapping them hanging out in the backyard ... LOS ANGELES - Halle Berry said a paparazzi went too far to get a shot of her infant daughter, alleging that the shooter trespassed on her private property and snapped them hanging out in the backyard. (MSNBC -- News)
Fire Damages Home In Phinney Ridge Jul 26, 2008
The homeowner was in the backyard when it started, and suffered minor injuries. Crews stayed at the scene investigating the cause of the fire. (Q13.com, WA)
ABC iView is a new way to watch TV. Jul 25, 2008
You can also watch a hand-picked selection of natural history programs, social documentaries and factual series such as Australia Eye of the Storm: La Nina , Clash of the Carnivores , Australia Eye of the Storm: Southern Exposure , Lizards of Oz , Australia Eye of the Storm: Monsoon , Wombats , Outback House , The Navigators , Portrait Painter to the Birds , Wolves of the Sea , Cat Wars , Rivers of Fire , Sperm Wars , Beyond the Backyard and Dynasties. Culture comes alive with a specially... (PerthNow)
Distinctive style in Buckhead Jul 24, 2008
However, he notes that the backyard needs a little flourish. They are also considering adding an accent wall of color in their family room. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
television: TV DIY: Fantasizing about the perfect home Jul 23, 2008
These are my new best friends, traveling companions on the long, winding, perfectly landscaped path that leads to the perfect renovation: the home where toilets flush with a whisper, wall colors subtly echo the muted weave in the sectional sofa, and a cultured-stone water feature bubbles in the backyard. The path certainly seems endless if you sit, as I did, through a full day's worth of programming on the DIY Network. (International Herald Tribune)
NO PLACE LIKE HOME Jul 21, 2008
Stores are hosting staycation sales of barbecue grills, coolers, outdoor furniture and pool toys, knowing that this year people are spending more time in the backyard than on the back roads. These days, vacation neologisms are popping up like floaty toys in a swimming pool. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Investment tips for a shaky market Jul 20, 2008
With the economy in turmoil, stashing your cash under the bed or burying it in the backyard may feel like the safest bet. But experts say there are still investments that make sense. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Prosecutor: Murder was an attempt to cover up break-in Jul 20, 2008
Later, an anonymous phone call to the Howard County Jail said Ward was shot in the backyard of a residence on Route E, owned by Joe Woodruff. During an interview with authorities at the jail, Freese said he and Woodruff were at the house on July 4 and Word and Ward later came there. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Best of celebrity weddings Jul 20, 2008
The low-key ceremony took place in the backyard of their Calabasas, Calif. ranch on July 14, 2007. (Montana Standard, MT)
Investigators Dig Up Backyard In Search Of Missing 2-Year-Old Jul 19, 2008
(July 18, 2008)Investigators were digging Friday in the backyard of the home of the grandmother of a 2-year-old Florida girl whos been missing for more than a month. Caylee Marie Anthony disappeared on June 9. (KWTX.com, TX)
Shovel Could Be Clue to Missing Toddler Jul 19, 2008
Late Thursday night, Orange County Sherriff's deputies dug up the backyard of Caylee's grandparents' home after they received a tip from a neighbor claiming the girl's mother, Casey Anthony, borrowed a shovel from them a month ago, according to the. Meanwhile, in an interview with , the mother's former fianc was cryptic when asked whether Casey Anthony could have killed Caylee, age 2. (ABC News)
UPDATE: Murder-suicide possible in Scottsdale double-death Jul 18, 2008
When the man went back inside to get some identification, officers heard a single gunshot from the backyard. Police searched the home. (FOX 11, AZ)
Just a Kid at Heart Jul 17, 2008
There's not a hint of violence, just tree houses, secret clubs, mommies having tea in the backyard and homespun humor when a trio of bumbling con-men get hoodwinked by the kids. The fiasco reminded me of the O'Henry story, "The Ransom of Red Chief.". (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Man accused of shooting child in head Jul 15, 2008
The victim s four-year old brother was also in the backyard at the time of the shooting, but was not hurt. Tucson Police say Muniz was shooting a rifle off in the backyard of a nearby home at around 2 p.m. when the 8-year old was hit. (FOX 11, AZ)
Newsweek: Help the animalsBeyond backpacking Jul 15, 2008
The return of the backyard vegetable garden. Great bike tours close to home. (MSNBC -- Travel)
First person: Home burglary Jul 14, 2008
The police got a break when one of the individuals whose house was burglarized came home and found the two suspects in the backyard. He called the police, who were able to find one of the men, based on a description he gave them. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Even stars are affected when home values fall Jul 13, 2008
You may not really care that it's 50 grand overpriced 'cause you like the swing set in the backyard for your kids. "1 | | On NewsvineRate Story:LowHighMORE FROM CELEBRITIESCelebrities Section FrontAdd Celebrities headlines to your news reader:Top msnbc.com storiesNBC News highlights Sponsored links Resource guide Featuring Categories About ? 2008 Microsoft. (MSNBC -- News)
Search For Buried Fetus Ends Jul 13, 2008
The fetus was allegedly buried a month ago in the backyard of the Galena Park home of the 16-year-old girls mother ... Pruett said cadaver dogs detected a scent while searching for the corpse in the backyard of the girl's suburban Houston home. (KWTX.com, TX)
Celebrity foreclosures show extent of housing woes Jul 13, 2008
You may not really care that it's 50 grand overpriced 'cause you like the swing set in the backyard for your kids. The primary element driving where a celebrity chooses to live is privacy, said Jordan Cohen of Re/Max, who has represented more than 50 stars and athletes in real estate transactions, including Shaquille O'Neal and Marilyn Manson. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Herpetologist shares interest in reptiles with local community Jul 8, 2008
However, I do have a large pond in the backyard full of water turtles and fish. There are also a few box turtles running around the yard. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Beat the high cost of travel with a backyard staycation Jul 7, 2008
Or, you can keep it really really simple and have a family campout in the backyard. -- Landscaping makes the biggest impact, Peterson said, so dream big and then figure out what you can afford to do. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Cheeta of 'Tarzan' is still a swinger Jul 6, 2008
The sanctuary, a cage for primates, runs from inside the house to the backyard, next to the pool. With the San Jacinto Mountains as a stunning backdrop, "Casa de Cheeta," as Westfall's house is labeled, even features a lifelike statue of a chimp at the front door. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
BREAKING NEWS ALERT: Seven People Hurt In Fireworks Accident Jul 5, 2008
The Union Township Fire chief says there was an illegal fireworks display in the backyard of a home. A lit sparkler dropped into a bag of fireworks, igniting them. (WKRC.com, OH)
Central Texas Man Sentenced In Accidental Shooting Jul 5, 2008
Jose Barrera Espitia told investigators he was target shooting in the backyard of his rural Hays County home in April 2007 when he accidentally shot and killed the boy. Espitia said he did not see Daniel Galicia jumping on the trampoline in his backyard before firing the. (KWTX.com, TX)
10 things to do this weekend Jul 4, 2008
Jobs in jeopardy for American flight attendants; Working poor getting hit hard; Inside the new photo exhibit Beyond the Backyard. Advertising. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Make Your Backyard "Staycation" Central! Jul 4, 2008
It inflates on its own and is a fun addition to the backyard. www. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Uranium tests kept secret, inquiry hears Jul 4, 2008
"The inquiry was launched after it was revealed earlier this year that Peter and Michelle Vassiliou, who lived at 11 Nelson Parade, had moved out of their waterfront home because of dangerously high radiation levels.The State Government owns two neighbouring properties, numbers seven and nine, and has ordered the sites be remediated because they have higher than normal levels of radiation. The environmental lawyer Nicholas Brunton, who appeared at the inquiry representing the Vassiliou family,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Band scholarship established in memory of crash victim Jul 3, 2008
Maria said she always found Jesus in the backyard dancing with her broomstick when he was a child but never knew why until he got to high school. Jesus was among the three class of 2008 graduates found dead on the morning of June 10 in a canal off the intersection of 13th and Jersey avenues. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
The tools for the grilling trade Jul 3, 2008
Time to break out the backyard grill. In this instalment, the fourth in an eight-part series on barbecuing, the Food Network's Matt Dunigan talks tools. (The Province)
Shooting a 'shock' to quiet neighborhood (10637) Jul 2, 2008
She heard loud voices coming from the backyard as early as 1 or 2 p.m., but what appeared to be friendly chatter turned into hostile yelling as the evening drew near ... She said she had driven by the residence earlier in the day to run various errands and noticed a large group of people in the backyard. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Hamilton living a dream at the Cathedral Jul 1, 2008
In the backyard playing, you would think of the greats, Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle -- you wanted to be like those guys. A lot of movies would have Yankee Stadium in it. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
• Salvaging hope at Iowa mosque Jul 1, 2008
The shed in the backyard is also destroyed, along with the writings and recordings of T.B. Irving, who lived in Cedar Rapids and penned an early English translation of the Koran. For days, members of the mosque -- as well as volunteers from churches and synagogues -- have spent long days searching for something to save. (Q13.com, WA)
Gardening for fun - and profit Jun 29, 2008
Fujimoto buys from local growers - even those with just one or two prized rangpur lime or 'Hachiya' persimmon trees growing in the backyard ... " "The wiser person calls first," said Fujimoto, a gentle reminder that he doesn't take just anything that walks through the door. A call lets Fujimoto ask a series of questions aimed at establishing product quality, safety and pedigree. If he's talking to someone with a Meyer lemon tree in the backyard, he's going to want to know whether any systemic... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Competition is skin deep Jun 28, 2008
"I just felt as a kid everything was competitve - in the backyard, playing cards , playing dice, whatever," Michael said. "I'd generally lose my temper, because he'd try to bend the rules a bit, and I'd try to drive him into the dirt. We weren't friends, definitely not. I just saw him as the enemy and had to win. And he was much the same coming from the other way.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rapper Jal, living to tell about it Jun 27, 2008
Soaking up the sun in the backyard of his publicist's hilltop home, the lanky, dreadlocked Jal could be any rising rapper, except that his vivid tales of brutality are all too real. The title track and Forced to Sin offer harrowing details of his war-torn youth, including his temptation "to eat the rotten flesh of my comrade" when fellow child soldiers resorted to cannibalism after escaping the rebel army. (USA Today)
Petaling their wares Jun 25, 2008
The tiny front yard offers a sunny area with a stone bench along with space-saving columnar Swedish aspens while the backyard offers shade and a haven for birds that flit around Hansa roses. There's a beautiful carved wooden temple in the front and folk crosses on the side of the house. (Wood River Journal, ID)
I'm no pervert, says Big Brother evictee Jun 23, 2008
Tanaka, who spent his time living in the backyard in a kombi van, was also the subject of teasing himself. Terri referred to his eyes as "slits" and questioned how he could see properly. (NEWS.com.au)
A brief encounter with David Beckham Jun 23, 2008
I pray silently that he doesn't reach to shake my hand, which must feel as if I've been digging stumps out of the backyard all week. Perhaps I should rewind a little. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Buddha going cheap, but bring along a crane Jun 20, 2008
LOOKING for a talking point for the backyard. Or an unusual present for the person with everything. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Kids' Letters: More fun than sleep at slumber parties Jun 19, 2008
Sometimes we bring sleeping bags and a pillow because we are sleeping on the floor or sleeping outside in the backyard. My sister had a sleepover on March 22, 2008. (Los Angeles Daily News)
The Happening Movie Review Jun 17, 2008
The Happening becomes somewhat art-house with its overuse of scenes depicting wind flowing through trees, meant to show how the toxins are being spread but instead resemble dad s first day with the camcorder in the backyard. The movie gets a jolt of bizarreness when Elliot and Alma find solace in an abandoned cabin inhabited by a crazy lady who invites them in, then begrudges their staying, accusing them of wanting to steal her stuff. (Suite101.com)
