Story of teen who went missing in Aruba to be film Oct 8, 2008
The movie will focus on the mother's efforts to find out what happened to her daughter. The 18-year-old girl from Mountain Brook, Ala. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Vote better food, softer mattresses Oct 7, 2008
As to the coming elections, we have a republican candidate focused on earmarks as symptomatic of runaway spending by our overlords, and a democrat candidate who says the economy needs a tax increase on the 5% most productive citizens ... The large New York bank has traditionally focused on investment banking and overseas markets, but financial companies increasingly covet deposits as a cheap source of funding ... Down the tubes unless people start to focus on the future. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Paris summit seeks European response to crisis Oct 4, 2008
Stocks, which had been higher before the vote, dropped, with the S&P 500 index closing at its lowest level in almost four years as investors focussed on signs of a gathering recession ... The Paris summit is expected to focus on is whether governments across the European Union should raise bank deposit protection levels in an effort to restore confidence. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Weekend calendar Oct 3, 2008
MIDDLETOWN - The Middletown Area Green Children at Russell Library, 123 Broad St., to focus on appreciating, protecting and learning from the outdoors and nature ... Some will feature book signings which will be at 6:30 p.m. On Oct. 20, Kevin McBride and David Naumec, two researchers from the Mashantucket Pequot Musuem, will present "Battlefields of the Pequot War 1636-1638: Rethinking the Pequot War," a combination PowerPoint presentation and open discussion at 7 p.m. They will present an... (Middletown Press, CT)
The breadmakers' guru Sep 25, 2008
It was a rough start, but he lasted in the program for the three required years, before moving his focus to pastry ... But focusing on life outside the bakery wasn't the only positive influence that Hingout had on Suas. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Audio Relaxation Program May Help Lower Blood Pressure In Elderly Sep 23, 2008
12, 2007) Mind-body therapies, which focus on the interactions between the mind, body and behavior, and the ways in which emotional, mental, social and behavioral factors can affect health, may be of. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Friends Provident leads insurers assessing the risk of Lehman ... Sep 18, 2008
Friends Provident leads insurers assessing the risk of Lehman Brothers failure - Telegraph. Friends Provident leads insurers assessing the risk of Lehman Brothers failure. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Saturday, October 4;Local Homes Open for Safe Haven Benefit Sep 17, 2008
His tastes include anything American, including modern, with a particular focus on contemporary American realism. "Art is my thing," said the homeowner, who works as a Realtor with William Raveis. (Voices, CT)
Dogs pull out ugly 14-7 win Sep 14, 2008
Our whole team looked like they weren t focused ... So let s focus on the positives. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Auto traders Sep 13, 2008
"This is something my husband and I have been talking about for a really long time," says Lisa-Maria Mehta, a Jamaica Plain mother who is replacing a Ford Focus station wagon with a cargo bicycle that can hold her three children, all under 6 years old. The bike's $3,000 price felt like an obstacle at first. (Boston Globe)
80% in France... Sep 11, 2008
The French should focus on their surrender flags. Oh, well at least 80% of them. (The Drudge Report)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 7, 2008 Sep 8, 2008
This outrage is focused on the word "apartheid." So let's define "apartheid" by considering conditions in the West Bank, as they are today ... Now, we have a woman vying for the VP job with five children, one of whom has Down syndrome, yet her political aspirations will assuredly take away focus from her children and family to deal with the ... "Also in 2007 she told the Alaska Business Monthly, Ive been so focused on state government, I havent really focused much on the war in Iraq,... (North County Times)
It's blanks for Australia, live rounds for first-up World Cupopponents Sep 6, 2008
Verbeek's focus tonight will be to finesse his structure before next week's match at the Pakhtakor Stadium, and he's likely to give his first-choice XI at least the first half at the Philips Stadion before making the changes ... Before the team left for the Middle East yesterday, coach Raul Inileev revealed the prevailing mood when he told the Uzbek federation website: "We are concentrating on a victory in Doha, but we are not afraid of anybody, not even Australia and Japan we will not sit back... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tashkent the toughest test for Prim Pim Sep 5, 2008
Ten weeks later he's rested and refocused and preparing to resume hostilities in the unlikeliest of venues as the second, and potentially final, stage of the odyssey to reach South Africa gets underway ... Don't expect the focus to change much over the next nine months. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Artist William Sidney Mount Sep 5, 2008
As a student, Mount tackled the typical subjects of aspiring artists of his time -- such as landscapes and historical or Biblical scenes -- yet he felt an increasing need to focus on depicting true American life. Furthermore, unlike most aspiring artists of his time, Mount had little interest in additional European education. (Suite101.com)
Pop Tarts: Victoria's Secret to Alter 'Super Sexy' Image Sep 4, 2008
"No way. I m definitely done with all that," she said quickly, adding that her current focus is on directing. After sweating it out, about 300 runners were treated to a special performance by hip-hop legends Kayne West and Common in the VIP lounge. (Fox News)
McDonald doubt grows for World Cup clash Sep 2, 2008
"But our real focus is on the match against Uzbekistan. "For us it's a very important game to get the team sorted and go on from there. "We're very focussed on making it to the 2010 World Cup and this game is the first of eight matches which will help get us there.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Gustav loses stranglehold on energy prices Sep 2, 2008
As winds passed over land and winds began to subside, oil market traders began to focus not on storm damage, but on their growing anxiety over the state of the global economy. Even with 110 mph winds raking refineries that line the coast and rushed over the deep-water rigs off the shores of Texas and Louisiana, the price for a barrel of oil plummeted by more than 4 a barrel to just above 111 because Gustav was weaker than expected. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Arts preview Sep 2, 2008
"There's a substantial focus on music in Australia, in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne," Christie says. Certainly the most famous image of Sydney is its opera house. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Gore: Obama = Lincoln... Aug 29, 2008
Power, pop, and probings from ABC News Senior National Correspondent Jake Tapper. is ABC News' Senior National Correspondent based in the network's Washington bureau. (The Drudge Report)
Christianists gone wild Aug 29, 2008
Taxpayer-funded medical research must be based on sound science, with a focus on both prevention and treatment, and in accordance with the humane ethics of the Hippocratic Oath ... I don't, unless you take the last sentence to be an all-inclusive ban that is not connected in any way to the original reference to "taxpayer-funded medical research." And as far as I can tell, the back-and- forth that occurred between Republican delegates who were debating changes in the language of that plank... (Salon)
Heineken finds cheer in wake of bitter S&N battle Aug 28, 2008
Heineken finds cheer in wake of bitter S&N battle - Telegraph. Heineken finds cheer in wake of bitter S&N battle. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Italian TV bins reality shows Aug 27, 2008
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Laos opens Vietnam War caves Aug 27, 2008
Why fears of a new Cold War now focus on Ukraine. MMVIII. (Yahoo News -- Vietnam)
European stocks weaken Aug 25, 2008
9 percent to top German losers as the focus on the stock faded with the end of the Olympic Games in Beijing ... Airlines were in focus after Lufthansa formally announced its interest in acquiring a stake on offer in Austrian Airlines. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Home electronics go wireless Aug 24, 2008
Some industry executives say the new focus on Internet content and wireless networks reflects a fundamental shift in home entertainment. Today in Technology & Media. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Katherine the Great to reign at Alliance Aug 20, 2008
By Katherine Griffiths, Financial Services EditorLast Updated: 11:12pm BST 19/08/2008. Katherine Garrett-Cox, one of the City's most high-profile female fund managers, will take the top job at the FTSE 100 investment trust company Alliance Trust. (Telegraph.co.uk)
As the Tanglewood season closes, a tide of talent rises Aug 19, 2008
Both evenings had the programming imprint of music director James Levine in their tight focus, and balance of the familiar and unfamiliar. Perhaps not quite unfamiliar enough. (Boston Globe)
Colonization Hands-on Aug 16, 2008
For example, do you want to turn tobacco to cigars, or do you focus more on turning raw ore into tools and guns. You also want to expand your presence with additional colonies, as well as develop the land with pioneers, Colonization's version of engineers. (IGN PC Games)
Bears Chill Out as Cairo Zoo Reforms Aug 11, 2008
BEIJING - The United Nations' environment boss has rebuked global media for a "frenzied focus" on Beijing's pollution and "amnesia" over past hosts' similar problems ... The military did not focus on cutting energy use until the price of oil shot up two years ago ... But the current frenzied focus is marked by considerable amnesia. (Planet Ark, United States)
OLYMPICS:What To Watch For Aug 7, 2008
Weightlifting officials are hoping new profiles will emerge in Beijing to shift the focus from the perennial doping scandals that continue to plague the sport. Greek and Bulgarian weightlifters were barred from the games after testing positive for steroids. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Cambridge charm Aug 5, 2008
At Cambridge she gave a powerful, passionate performance, focusing on her acclaimed new album, You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too ... "Could you tell them, please? "I've been trying to get Julian on the phone, but they're very busy," she adds with a smile. Bookmark with: MUSIC FESTIVALS 2008 GLASTONBURY 2008 IN VIDEO OTHER FESTIVALS FESTIVALS IN FOCUS RELATED BBC LINKS RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites E-MAILED Orgasms 'at the... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Post a comment Aug 5, 2008
I will just focus on the most obvious: Thiry is not Flemish. But that is not the reason why his election as mayor is not being ratified. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Beijing Blogs - August 4, 2008 Aug 5, 2008
Today was fairly light, and some of our focus was on set pieces and finishing ... The air quality was not as bad as I expected, but even if it was bad, I can't control that, and I am choosing to not focus on things that I cannot control and focus on the things I can, like my preparations ... At the end of practice, the players had some free time to work on something they specifically wanted to focus on so I did some finishing with the forwards. (Uclabruins.com)
HEALTH BLOG: Read the latest child wellness tips Aug 5, 2008
Morning rounds: Mr. Simmons goes to Washington, scientists focus on magicians. Good morning. (USA Today -- Money)
Amsterdam goes pink Aug 4, 2008
"It is time to stop talking about tolerance and focus instead on acceptance of sexual differences in Amsterdam.". "We add value through our differentness". (iAfrica.com)
Recreation digest Jul 31, 2008
Thursday Coed Pioneer #2:MDU 21-3, Edling Electric 17-7, Focus 14-10, D gler Construction 13-11, Taco Del Mar 7-17, Bucks 1-23. Thursday Coed Pioneer #3:Sports Page 19-5, Jenne Bee/Mr Lubester 15-9, Chiropractic Care Centre 10-14, Grizzly's 10-17, Ballslammers 9-15, Haman 9-12. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Shell, Anglo American and Mitchells & Butlers: Roundup for July 31 Jul 31, 2008
Shell, Anglo American and Mitchells & Butlers: Roundup for July 31 - Telegraph. Shell, Anglo American and Mitchells & Butlers: Roundup for July 31. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Babble Rouser Jul 25, 2008
"If you just focus on risk, you can't do a thing," he says. A swashbuckling entrepreneur of 50 who swears often in his Irish brogue, O'Brien has built a $2. (Forbes -- Technology)
Accident kills motorcycle passenger Jul 25, 2008
Concerned wrote on Jul 23, 2008 1:21 PM:" The more I look at the report posted above, the more irritated I get. They were not wearing helmets. It's not required by law in Colorado. What needs to be addressed is that intersection has been proven deadly and still nothing is done about it! And.. what about the 76 year old man that turned in front of Tom and Julie? What's being done there? Lets put the focus where it needs to be.. ". ebby wrote on Jul 23, 2008 10:03 AM:" My heart goes out to the... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
RI, north African old allies revitalize friendship Jul 23, 2008
But the cultural cooperation with Algeria is still insignificant, as Yuli acknowledges, and both countries have yet to work on specific areas of focus. To break the ice, Indonesia's culture and tourism ministry last month sponsored a two-week cultural show in Algeria and Tunisia, featuring traditional dance and music. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
HEALTH BLOG: Mental health news and notes Jul 23, 2008
Jalapenos and serranos remain the focus of the salmonella investigation ... The new research focused on 2,249 women, all members of Kaiser Permanente in Southern California, who were at least 78 years old and free of dementia when the study began in 2001. (USA Today -- Money)
Trading Tex not as simple as some think Jul 22, 2008
Has Bobby s team lost focus this year. Absolutely. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tolland Farm Features Rare Dutch Belted Cows Jul 20, 2008
But the Bachs run their farm as a cow-calf operation, so the focus is on preserving the breed, and the mother cows produce only enough milk for their calves. Kathy Bach tries to keep the cows' birthing cycles in sync. (FOX61, CT)
Nigerian activists reject UK plan Jul 18, 2008
"Mend is aware that its actions have forced the system to focus on the region and will continue our armed agitation side by side with talks until we achieve our objective." ... " President Yar'Adua came to power last year in elections that were widely condemned by observers for not being free or fair. The Delta region saw the worst of the rigging, with armed gangs stealing ballot boxes and intimidating voters. 'Positive statement' But Dimieari Von Kemedi of the Bayelsa State government said... (BBC News -- Africa)
Your opinion? Jul 15, 2008
Bit extreme, yes, however the lack of attention and focus on current market conditions and the state of the ecomony is unsettling. How many more icon s are we going to lose let s see may Kodak, or how about let s have a company come in and buy IBM yes it is a ridiculious statement but who would of thought BUD would be foreign owned. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Building boom transforming Beijing cityscape Jul 3, 2008
A photographer focuses on the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing ... "They tended to focus mainly on surrealism, avant-garde style and postmodernism. These things are very good for a short time, but as times passes by, I wonder if they will last as classic design.". (CNN -- Travel)
Fan filmed Amy Winehouse incident Jul 1, 2008
Page last updated at 15:05 GMT, Monday, 30 June 2008 16:05 UK. Please turn on JavaScript. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Festival shrugs off Verve comment Jul 1, 2008
" Bookmark with: MUSIC FESTIVALS 2008 GLASTONBURY 2008 IN VIDEO OTHER FESTIVALS FESTIVALS IN FOCUS RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites E-MAILED Drunken Swede tries to row home Bond trailer makes online debut Mother's junk food 'harms child' Poland in new blow to EU treaty Lost Beatles interview unearthed READ Poland in new blow to EU treaty Drunken Swede tries to row home Lorry carrying 12m bees overturns The last test for the Typhoon... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Jul 1, 2008
Britain's No.1 quality newspaper website. Tuesday 01 July 2008 Advertisement. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Beijing Boasts Architectural Wonders Jul 1, 2008
"They tended to focus mainly on surrealism, avant-garde style and postmodernism. These things are very good for a short time, but as times passes by, I wonder if they will last as classic design.". Beijing's other new buildings include a gargantuan airport terminal, with slanted skylights atop an arching roof, meant to mimic scales on a dragon's back. (Time.com)
Militias coerce Zimbabwe voters Jun 29, 2008
Names checked - threats for those who shun Mugabe. Saturday, June 28, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fuelling anger Jun 28, 2008
"Madrid will be our largest event ever. Oil prices will be a focus, but also climate change, water and young people.". Jorge Segrelles, president of the Spanish organising committee, said: "Madrid should be proud to host this meeting at a time when oil has taken centre stage worldwide.". (BBC News)
Kutztown Festival is all about fun Jun 27, 2008
Other exhibits will focus on Pennsylvania-Dutch dialect and folklore, spinning and weaving, country cooks, blacksmiths, furniture, candles, and more. The Quilt Barn will display 1,400 locally handmade quilts and wall hangings on display and for sale during the entire festival. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Euro 2008: Russian soccer team revives nationalism Jun 27, 2008
In today's podcast, we focus on nuclear negotiations between the US and North Korea. Pat Murphy has a conversation with Monitor reporter Howard LaFranchi. (Christian Science Monitor)
Wait ... what? Smoking ban hits Amsterdam's marijuana coffee shops Jun 27, 2008
"For the first month we'll just be gathering information about compliance in a wide range of hospitality businesses. Depending on what we find, we may focus more squarely on a sector that's lagging.". But he said individual businesses caught allowing customers to smoke will be warned and definitely checked again. (Erie Times-News, PA)
African leaders start talks to resolve Zimbabwe crisis Jun 25, 2008
" ....... SHAME ON YOU Joe, Kiev, UkraineThis is not any fault of the UN,USA or UK as many writers state. This is a disgrace to all African countries. They all refuse to accept outside influence in their continent and basically protect each others backs, preferring genocide , famine and civil war to any 'colonialist intervention'john rigby, kenilworth, warwickshireAt least Mugabe pretends to ask the people Gordon take note.Ken.Wyatt, Todmorden, UKWhen are the World leaders going to stop their... (Yahoo News -- Zimbabwe)
Beer Ads Just Aren't Doing It for Me Anymore Jun 18, 2008
Since Amstel Light first arrived in America in the early 1980s, its ads have focused largely on its full-bodied flavor and low calorie count ... Car brands frequently focus on their geographic origins ... Instead, the scenes all focus on the vibrant culture of the city. (Slate)
An anthology of old-school play Jun 17, 2008
Other Articles in this Category. Most Commented Stories. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Brazil unveils strategy on crime Jun 16, 2008
The plan will focus on improving the quality of policing and social programmes and education. It also provides funds for building more prisons to tackle overcrowding. (Yahoo News -- Brazil)
Disbelief at LRA war crime denial Jun 16, 2008
"A lot of information, a lot of evidence has been given by people abducted into the LRA," he told the BBC's Focus on Africa programme. "Young children, people who were their commanders have all admitted publicly [to atrocities], and of course there are reports by journalists who have gone to areas where the LRA has been in and massacred.". (Yahoo News -- Uganda)
Purge amid Chile transport chaos Jun 16, 2008
Transport Minister Sergio Espejo - one of those removed from his post on Monday - had been the focus of criticism since the Transantiago transport system was introduced on 10 February. With the Transantiago, large areas of Santiago - a city of about 6m inhabitants - were left almost devoid of public transportation, forcing people to walk long distances to catch a reduced number of buses. (Yahoo News -- Chile)
Bush vetoes stem cell funds bill Jun 16, 2008
He also issued an executive order encouraging scientists to focus on ways to conduct research without using stem cells from human embryos. Mr Bush said advances must be pursued in a way "that respects human dignity and upholds our moral values". (Yahoo News -- Human Stem Cell Research)
Vietnam leader warned over rights Jun 16, 2008
Critics of his government had urged Mr Bush before the meeting to focus on Vietnam's poor human rights record ... Mr Triet had attempted to focus on the trade ties between his country and the US, Vietnam's biggest export market, before the talks. (Yahoo News -- Vietnam)
Nepal 'to scrap' royal allowance Jun 16, 2008
Instead the finance minister, Ram Sharan Mahat, preferred to focus his speech on putting money into the organisation of elections for a national assembly planned for November. Anti-monarchy feelings. (Yahoo News -- Nepal)
