NATO Confirms Civilians Died in Airstrike Sep 9, 2009
Small blasts could be heard, likely from ammunition exploding inside the vehicles ... U.S. forces spokesman Lt. Col. Todd Vician confirmed an explosion south of the airport, but said he did not have details ... More than 720 major fraud charges have been lodged with the Electoral Complaints Commission. (CBS News)
Chalmette man gets 5 years after he leaves OD victim to die in parked car Sep 5, 2009
Chalmette man gets 5 years after he leaves OD victim to die in parked car. 03:05 PM CDT on Friday, September 4, 2009. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Jobless Benefits to Expire for 1.3 Million Sep 4, 2009
Welfare, Food Stamps May Be Next for Those That Can't Find Work by End of Year ... Many are scrambling to find work before they have to reach for the next layer of government aid food stamps or even welfare ... Most of the vendors were vocational schools trolling for students, or recruiters for the military and fast food joints. (CBS News)
Bloggers' challenge: How has the down economy affected you? Sep 3, 2009
Editor's tip: If you want your comment published, make it stand on its own, not as a response to what somebody else has said ... ejt1954 wrote on Aug 31, 2009 11:12 AM:" There is a program going on in cache Valley as a part of the stimulus package and being managed by a local government agency "BRAG" they have been going out and doing energy audits on individuals homes that are financially struggling. I am one of these individuals that they came and assisted with evaluating my home. My energy... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Rolling Stones Guitarist Death Re-examined Sep 1, 2009
Brian Jones, one of the founding members of the Rolling Stones, stood out even among his bandmates for his flashy clothes and prodigious appetite for drugs. He died July 2, 1969 at age 27, his body found in the swimming poo 00004000 l at his 11-acre Sussex estate, just a month after he left the band ... Both claimed that builder Frank Thorogood confessed on his deathbed in November 1993 to killing Jones to a road manager for the Stones. (CBS News)
Lodi police link two teen suspects to gang shootings (9) Aug 30, 2009
Lodi police link two teen suspects to gang shootings. Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California ... ADVERTISEMENT Lodi Police Detective Eric Bradley takes information from several people, including minors being detained, as the SWAT team prepares to enter an alleyway house on North Washington Street. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Hugo Chavez, Drug Trafficker Aug 30, 2009
But Chvez's generals are in no mood to face the Colombians or anyone else ... There, he convinced a gullible follower, Manuel Zelaya, to retain his office through ALBA's so-far successful modus operandi: After reaching power democratically, change the rules, neutralizing the legislative and judicial systems so that no opposition leader can ever rise democratically again ... You can start by getting rid of such blatantly ribald attempts to appeal to emotional arguments of the mothers of OD... (Slate)
Sports Injuries In Kids Aug 29, 2009
It is where rapid growth occurs in childhood ... Today, he's an infielder ... Josh says, "You have to listen to your body and make sure you do what you know is right. If you are sore, you need to tell your parents immediately so you don't end up with life-long injuries.". (W-USA News, DC)
What you didn't know about the UM-St. Louis School of Optometry Aug 25, 2009
Missouri began its journey to establish a school of optometry in state in 1967 when Jerry Franzel, OD, was appointed chairman of a task force to pursue this endeavor ... The school of optometry opened in 1980 under the tutelage of founder, Jerry L. Christensen, OD, Ph ... Today, there are still only 20 schools of optometry in the U.S. The school of optometry has 11 faculty members and granted 44 doctor of optometry degrees last year. (The Current Online, MO)
Click to read:Official: Jackson's Death Ruled a Homicide Aug 25, 2009
It was the cocktail of the other sedatives, known as benzodiazepines, that "may have been the trigger that pushed him over the edge," Cantrell said. Cantrell said it's perplexing that someone would give various benzodiazepines if one was found not to be effective ... When he died, Jackson was skinny but not overly emaciated, and his body had bed sores, the official said. (CBS News)
Nobel Economist: The Worst is Over Aug 11, 2009
It is good to know that the economic terror of the Bush administrations was Mitigated by the Obama stimulus ... You ARE a funny one today ... And thank goodness for Obama to get us out of it. (CBS News)
Read the story Aug 8, 2009
But every morning they would cross paths here in the park and over the course of several months, actually became go 00004000 od friends, reports CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman ... Fortunately, he knows a good lawyer ... He's housed and working as a church custodian. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Click to read:Senate Confirms Sotomayor to Supreme Court Aug 7, 2009
Sotomayor was nominated by Mr. Obama on May 26 -- two months and 11 days from today ... "She's not likely to have a huge impact on the Court's ideological makeup because in some ways she's the same sort of moderate liberal that her predecessor, David Souter was. And you can even argue that she is likely to be more conservative than he was in certain kinds of cases, like business or law enforcement cases," Cohen said ... "The real test for the White House and the Congress will come when the... (CBS News)
When the kitchen and den are classrooms Aug 6, 2009
D. Aileen Dodd has a story today about an expected in Georgia as parents can no longer afford private school tuition ... Georgia is ranked among the moderate states in on homeschooling ... Amazing isn t it that some parents will even move from their own house to somebody else s basement just to make sure their kids can get a good education. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Click to read:Wounded Marine Fights VA For Care Aug 4, 2009
It's a good thing for Mr. Owens that he had the option of private care ... Today he graduated from college with a teaching credential and starts treating elementary school in the Fall ... Easy enough to criticize VA when they deserve it, but it would be good to know a bit more information before condemning VA on this one. (CBS News)
McLeod Russel eyes foreign buys to meet output target Jul 30, 2009
Products-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times ... McLe 00004000 od Russel eyes foreign buys to meet output target30 Jul 2009, 0023 hrs IST, ET Bureau ... KOLKATA: McLeod Russel (MRIL) is aggressively pursuing overseas acquisitions to achieve a 100 million kg production within next five years. (India Times)
Global pension funds rush to India for better returns Jul 28, 2009
CHENNAI: Indian pension fund managers may have recently got the nod to dabble extensively in volatile stocks, but global pension funds from the US and Europe continue to back India for giving go 00004000 od returns. US public pension funds such as California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), California State Teacher's Retirement System (CalSTRS) and European pension funds such as Norway's Government Pension Fund (Global), Denmark's LD Pensions, Netherlands' ABP Funds all... (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Sotomayor Still Standing After Testimony Jul 17, 2009
"Her lower court records shows a than did the records of (Justices) Roberts and Alito so thats a good place to start with any prediction of how shell be as a Justice," writes CBS News chief legal analyst Andrew Cohen ... They pressed Sotomayor repeatedly on her 2001 statement that she hoped a "wise Latina" would usually rule better than a white male, drawing expressions of regret from the nominee, who said the words had been taken out of context and misunderstood ... John Cornyn of Texas, also... (CBS News)
Cops Deny Dubbing Jackson Death a Homicide Jul 16, 2009
" The federal Drug Enforcement Administration the manufacturer of Propofol for a specific batch of the medication, as part of the DEA's probe, Kauffman notes. Another Jackson sibling, Tito Jackson, has told a British newspaper the family tried to stage an intervention on Michael's drug use, but was turned away by Jackson's handlers. Also, in the possible custody battle over Jackson's three kids, lawyers for Debbie Rowe, who gave brith to two of them, are that she's agreed to give up parental... (CBS News)
Click to read:Pot No Longer Focus of Anti-Drug Campaigns Jul 16, 2009
Maggie Rodriguez spoke with National Drug Control Policy Director Gil Kerlikowske about the dangers of prescription drug abuse ... In fact, the Partnership for a Drug Free America, the nation's largest creator of anti-drug messages, hasn't produced a single anti-marijuana public service advertisement since 2005 ... In an effort to spread awareness about the dangers of the misuse of prescription drugs, the Partnership for a Drug-Free America even refers to young people today as "Generation Rx" in... (CBS News)
Getting along as co-parents is your job Jul 15, 2009
You need one go 0000108B od one to adjust to each job ... An initiative designed to ensure that children are always able to contact their parents by phone launches today ... As adult children graduate and flood the job market, more and more moms and dads are discovering that snipping the financial umbilical cord will take more than a quick surgical cut. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Standoff Underway After Texas Deputy Shot To Death Jul 14, 2009
Prayers go out to the family od the deceased. 146 Comments. (KWTX.com, TX)
Trooper to Sullivan: 'Get back in your car' Jul 7, 2009
Acting Oneida County Court Judge John Balzano released the transcript today. The Oneida County District Attorney s Office said it could not produce a redacted section of video as Balzano had ordered last week ... Today, Balzano said this is all that would be made public. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Anna Nicole-Like Probe Of Jackson Drugs Jul 5, 2009
Looking At Docs Who Prescribed Them; Report: Jackson Policy Covered Death From OD ... "This is a drug that we use in the operating room, in the intensive care unit, to produce deep and prolonged sedation," CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton noted to co-anchor Erica Hill on "The Early Show Saturday Edition" ... I have an 'M.D." after my name. I couldn't get this medication readily. And certainly, it would not be prudent or good medical care to give it in an out-of-hospital... (CBS News)
Ponting 'crap' Jul 1, 2009
"He was in a side that had very go 00004000 od players and now he's got a side that has average players. He's still left wanting. "You see it on him - he gets frustrated ... "I don't see a place for Brett Lee in this side. He hasn't played for such a long time. "Mitchell Johnson is a handy bowler but what's really added another string to his bow is his batting - he's a really good batsman ... He bats properly and is a good hitter of the ball. (The Age, Australia)
Click to read:FDA Panel Sounds Alarm On Painkiller Doses Jul 1, 2009
Experts Warn Of Overdoses On Tylenol, Other Painkillers With Acetaminophen; Say Vicodin, Percocet Should Be Eliminated ... (CBS/AP) Government experts called for sweeping safety restrictions Tuesday on the most widely used painkiller, including reducing the maximum dose of Tylenol and eliminating prescription drugs such as Vicodin and Percocet ... The Food and Drug Administration assembled 37 experts to recommend ways to reduce deadly overdoses with acetaminophen, which is the leading cause of... (CBS News)
Tylenol, NyQuil Face FDA Scrutiny Jul 1, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration has assembled more than 35 experts for a two-day meeting to discuss and vote on ways to prevent overdose with acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol - the pain-relieving, fever-reducing ingredient in Tylenol and dozens of other prescription and over-the-counte 00004000 r medications ... "It can happen to anybody, but it's very rare," said Dr. Lee Simon, an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, who attended Monday's meeting ... "Obviously it's important... (CBS News -- Health)
USAID Giving $1 Million To Africa Climate Project Jun 26, 2009
But it also brings misery with a cycle of flood and drought that displaces hundreds of thousands of people annually. Extreme flooding and dry spells destroy crops and cause food shortages, while receding waters leave cholera, dysentery and malaria ... This year's flood season was unusually severe: In Namibia alone, 90 people were killed and more than 276,000 were displaced. (CBS News -- World)
Revolving Rhetoric Jun 25, 2009
But at a press conference earlier today Mr. Obama finally decided to weigh in on this crisis ... Mr. Speaker, go 00002E2C od to see you ... NEWT GINGRICH, FORMER SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE: Well, I think if I'd been a liberal Democrat it might have been easier, but I think the real troublesome thing about today's press conference was that the president despite everything that's going on in Iran could not bring himself to announce that the United States was uninviting the Iranian diplomats around the... (Fox News)
Stocks End Flat as Rally Fatigue Jun 24, 2009
The auction came after Moodys reaffirmed the U.S. governments AAA credit rating but said the coveted rating could be at risk if public debt doesnt return to a downward trajectory, Reuters reported ... Googles (GOOG) Android operating system will launch on Verizon (VZ) and Vodafones (V 00004000 OD) Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile before the end of the year, The Wall Street Journal reported ... 9 billion in government loans to retool its factories to produce more fuel efficient... (Fox News)
S Desai: Gender reservation: Is it a fair concept? Jun 16, 2009
The idea that we should reserve one-third of all seats in Parliament for women suggests that the democratic process is not go 00004000 od enough; it needs an accelerator in the form of guaranteeing representation of a certain group through the act of reservations ... Women should vote for women (a dodgy proposition in the first place) but because they dont, we will not give them the choice ... The idea that we should reserve one-third of all seats in Parliament for women suggests that the... (India Times, India)
Vote for Bollywood's Betty and Veronica ! Jun 6, 2009
Vote for Bollywood's Betty and Veronica. - Bollywood - Entertainment - The Times of India ... Vote for Bollywood's Betty and Veronica. (India Times, India)
Plane Crashes: 5 Things You Didn'... Jun 2, 2009
1- Surviving a plane crash is good for you ... Posted 2009-06-01 17:24:52 EST Rating: N/A OD says ... The reason I ask is because I found a couple places where people have proof of making over $900 a day from some these Black hat methods. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Stuffing your face in Penang May 31, 2009
Ready for a food binge this school holidays ... ITS amazing there arent more people with weight problems up here, considering all the good food we have ... It is wise to relax after a big meal, so a gentle amble in one of our many shopping malls will help the food settle. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Old dog's new tricks May 30, 2009
I look around the hallway and all I can see are books - walls and walls of books, in half a dozen languages, themed in alphabeticised rows along hand-made wooden cases lining every room ... His breathing is a little laboured, for he is thick-set, with a neck like a bull's and a body like Tony Soprano's - but at 69 he remains energetic and improbably unaltered ... It is an extraordinary site, archiving a body of work that includes video footage of old interviews with, among others, the Spice... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Schwarzenegger: I Wouldn't Legalize Pot May 29, 2009
"Violence results from policies that create black markets, not from the characteristics of the good or activity in question. "The only way to reduce violence, therefore, is to legalize drugs ... 7 billion per year in state and federal expenditures on prohibition enforcement and produce tax revenues of at least $2 ... 4 billion annually if marijuana were taxed like most consumer goods. (CBS News)
Role players wanted May 27, 2009
Now I ll admit that my theory could be the product of viewing way too much playoff basketball the past month and counting, or an excessive amount of fumes to the dome from a long weekend spent over the top of my grill ... DRAFT CHATTER is the favorite topic of many this time of year, and for good reason ... Spanish point guard phenom , for reasons good and apparently bad, per some folks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Crucial OTAs kick off May 20, 2009
Defensively our new and improved offense will pay big dividends in helping the young players read and react to good offenses ... The Falcons no longer have to wait for the likes of New Orleans to see how they measure up against a good offense, they get a chance to see it in OTAs and eventually training camp before the season gets started ... With good reason, to boot. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Antenna request denied May 14, 2009
Kimball Towers] provides for the most efficient deployment of personal wireless facilities and minimizes the duplication od an existing facility, said David Maxson, principal of Broadcast Signal Lab, The Proposed Kimball Towers facility optimizes in-building coverage at the dense residential units on Arboretum Way and Dover Drive ... On the other hand, there is a good market at this time for smaller units for young professionals, he added. (Burlington Union, MA)
New general, new approach in Afghanistan May 12, 2009
The top U.S. general in Afghanistan, Gen. David McKiernan, has been asked to resign in a decision announced today by Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs Chairman Mike Mullen ... It s a good question, especially since the Taliban kill considerably more Afghan civilians on purpose than we do by accident ... 5 percent annual rate, the same pace projected for all of next year, helped by a $787 billion stimulus package, the administration said in the report today. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Pakistanis Flee Escalated Taliban Fight May 9, 2009
"There are food shortages which are becoming more and more acute every day" he told CBS News in an interview ... The military hailed signs of the public's mood shifting against the Taliban after the militants used the peace deal to regroup and advance ... Of those, 4,500 were staying in camps, while the rest were with relatives or rented accommodation, he said. (CBS News)
World Watch: More Israeli Concerns Over U.S. Policy May 5, 2009
"Having a democracy and a parliament does not give anyone (including Israel and the US) the right to murder civilians, use illegal weapons and do war crimes and steal land and oil. " Posted by U-R-So-Wrong ------------------------------------------------------- saddamm killed thousands od Kurds, used WMD to accomplished it, invaded Kuwait for their land and oil and while they were there, committed war crime and atrocies ... Tell me the name of a Muslim-majority state that would have half of the... (CBS News -- World)
Should the gay marriage movement become more tolerant of other viewpoints? May 2, 2009
Editors and producers jump on traditionalists, yet dont even notice slanted pro-gay reporting ... (Just imagine the furor if this equally biased opening had been used: A decade long battle to preserve traditional marriage was lost today) ... He apparently never saw the hypocrisy of telling the Today Show that he attacked her because she wasnt saying things that will make everyone feel welcome. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Biden "Swine Song" Panned By Critics May 1, 2009
Robert Stacy McCain of had a good line, writing that "not since the have so many media alarmists spread so much panic to so many about so little.". Over at Commentary, went a bit deeper, suggesting this "would be a good time to send Biden on the funeral circuit and give up the pretense that he is a wise counselor." ... "On the Today Show this morning the Vice President was asked what he would tell a family member who was considering air travel to Mexico this week. The advice he is giving family... (CBS News)
Are overzealous prosecutors clogging the county's court system? Apr 30, 2009
Prosecutors today have a larger array of felonies they can charge, Hays said, especially compared to just a few decades ago ... In one case, she said, a suicidal man who produced a gun in the emergency department wasn t charged ... toledoone wrote on Apr 29, 2009 12:55 AM:" Lock them all up, this is good government spending. They are felons, Wake Up America. ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Ghana takes further measures to prevent swine fluAccra, Ghana (PANA) - Passengers arriving in Ghana through the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra are being observed by surveillance teams for symptomsof swine flu, as the authorities step up preventive measures against the diseasewhose outbreak in several countries in world has become a major cause of worry tohealth and political authorities. 29/04/2009 Full Text... Apr 30, 2009
The institutions included the Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service (GHS), Fo od and Drugs Board, state hospitals in Accra, National Disaster Management Organ i sation, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Port Health, Ghana Immi g ration Service, Ghana Airport Company Limited, Veterinary Services Department an d the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana. The committee said an alert on the outbreak be sent to all regions and districts and regular updates made. (Panapress.com)
Obama didn’t cause crisis Apr 20, 2009
Now I am sure the good folks of Logan will retaliate with promises that my soul is forever condemned to hell for daring to criticize their demigod Reagan. I am feeling very brave today ... President Reagan was instrumental in dismantling regulatory agencies; he initiated the horribly expensive Star Wars projects; the new Tax Code of 1986 (which effectively has shifted the tax burden from the wealthy to middle class Americans) came from the Reagan years. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Advanced Distribution Operations: It's About More Than Automation Mar 27, 2009
Free Newsletter Sign up today for your free subscription to the EnergyPulse Weekly Update - delivered directly to your e-mail box ... These solutions can generate potential benefits including improvements in reliability, security, Od, environmental stewardship and operational efficiency ... Third, a common language must be used to ensure that all points can provide information that can be understood by all other points on the network. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Low Iodine Content of Salt in Unite... Mar 15, 2009
Low Iodine Content of Salt in United States: Study Shows Iodized Salt May Not Prevent Iodine Deficiency Disorders ... Low Iodine Content of Salt in United States ... Low Iodine Content of Salt in United States. (Suite101.com)
Opinion: Medical Marijuana Benefits Mar 7, 2009
How dare anyone trying to use something God gave us for medicine,,,,,,,Big Pharmaceuticals ... Marijuana should be legalized, period ... If it's good enough for an 8 Gold medal winner, it ought to be good enough for the rest of us. (CBS News)
Thinking globally in the Bay Area Mar 6, 2009
Today, the three of us, the mayors of the Bay Area's largest cities, have a challenge to put before the Bay Area - its businesses, local governments and regional agencies ... At the same time, it will help restore economic prosperity, as the innovative companies in the Bay Area continue to be world leaders in the technologies and products that will usher in a green economy ... San Francisco has adopted aggressive green building standards, recycles zealously (70 percent of waste), and has... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
FBI raid on Ga-based food charity raises questions Mar 6, 2009
For more than a decade, Angel Food Ministries seemed like a godsend for families who purchased its low-cost food boxes and the churches that shared millions in revenue for distributing the goods ... "We get signed up and I start hearing this," said the Rev. Chad Massey, whose Unadilla First Baptist Church in central Georgia planned to place its first Angel Food order this month ... Angel Food has acknowledged that a grand jury investigation is looking into what it called "alleged financial... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
"Substantial Doubt" Clouds GM's Future Mar 6, 2009
"If we fail to do so for any reason, we would not be able to continue as a going concern and could potentially be forced to seek relief through a filing under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code," GM said in the annual report, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. As CBS News producer Guy Campanile reported last week, some analysts believe if it continues to get government help and at meets least three conditions ... American consumers are obsessed with imported goods. (CBS News)
Advice for Jimmy Fallon: Relax and be yourself Mar 6, 2009
No doubt Fallon will have a case of the jitters tonight - "one of the biggest nights of my life," he told Matt Lauer - and perhaps abundant hope for beating the odds in a very crowded field ... You're the face of postmodern, perhaps even post-ironic comedy ... -- Tell yourself that you're ready (this is the self-help, feel-good part). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Mushroom to revive Townsend's 'Lifehouse' Mar 6, 2009
Former Giants prospect accidentally dies of drug OD. Celebs flock to show of images from 80 years of the mag ... The Obama administration unveiled key details of its housing market rescue program on Wednesday, including a ceiling on mortgages eligible for modification that. (San Francisco Chronicle)
To fans, four minutes with Jonas Brothers rocks Mar 6, 2009
Ahead of them every step of the way were sisters Emma and Ina Herlihy, ages 14 and 16, who introduced themselves by handing out business cards from their Sacred Heart High School newspaper ... Positioned on the aisle near the front - another good tactical move - the girls were able to touch all three boys' hands as they passed by ... Former Giants prospect accidentally dies of drug OD. Celebs flock to show of images from 80 years of the mag. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Happy Meals? Try Ecstatic Mar 6, 2009
Luke Underwood, 11, had his 5,000-piece collection of posters, Happy Meal boxes, toys, and promotional displays auctioned Wednesday night, selling for 8,130 pounds ($11,500), which includes a 15 percent buyer's premium ... Unique Auctions' owner Terry Woodcock said he had no idea the memorabilia would sell ... Woodcock said that people from around the world including the U.S., Germany and Australia bought pieces of the collection. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Obama administration goes after cable chatter Mar 5, 2009
"These type of criticisms rally the loyalists, puts the media on notice and makes the White House feel good because it appears to be going on the offensive and does in fact point out the media mouths out there who sometimes attack first and think later," said Frank Sesno, a former CNN Washington bureau chief ... "Very often, cable news is a food fight," he said ... "But I'd rather see a food fight on a serious issue where you can get at least two points of view than network television, where you... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
'The Nature of Existence': 85 tough questions Mar 5, 2009
"Ultimately, there's no difference between people dressing up and going to a 'Star Trek' convention and people going to a Hindu temple, or a church," said Nygard, who was speaking by telephone from the Los Angeles area, where he was editing an episode of the popular HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm." ... Armed with a list of what he considers to be the 85 toughest questions ("What is God?" etc ... Stephen Hawking turns him down - he's weary of the God question - but he did get face time with Sri... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
E-books have new platform with smart phones Mar 5, 2009
Lexcycle's cco-founder Marc Prud'hommeaux said advanced smart phones like the iPhone are enabling good reading experiences, beyond what people first gave smart phones credit for ... Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said in introducing the Kindle 2 last month that users will have some interoperability with their cell phones ... "People want to receive good stories in different ways," Amato said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
U.S. press missed a lot in Gaza, producer says Mar 5, 2009
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton visits Israel and the West Bank this week, giving the U.S. media another opportunity to tell the story of the 22-day war between the Israeli military and Hamas in Gaza in December and January ... He is an associate producer for "Mosaic," a Peabody Award-winning daily aggregation of Middle Eastern news programs produced by San Francisco's Link TV. "Mosaic" culls broadcasts from 36 stations in 22 countries in the region ... And, suggested Ghazi and... (San Francisco Chronicle)
California featured at world IT trade show Mar 5, 2009
On Tuesday, the governor toured the fairgrounds, paying visits to some of the 51 California tech companies represented there, including Netgear of San Jose, which makes networking products. Netgear recently introduced desktop switches that reduce the amount of power used by Ethernet ports and cables, saving more than 50 percent in energy costs ... "Any product a company can purchase for the same amount and the same performance capabilities as a competing product but enables them to save on... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Don't fall for that orchids-are-so-needy line Mar 5, 2009
Along the way, orchids have acquired a reputation as needy, greedy plants that require a lot of coddling: heat, moisture, fertilizer and pesticides ... Stereotypes to the contrary (remember Humphrey Bogart's Philip Marlowe sweating among General Sternwood's orchids in "The Big Sleep" ... Odontoglossums from the Central and South American highlands tolerate temperatures down to the 40s. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Biggest drop ever expected for PC shipments Mar 5, 2009
Mobile phone sales also declined in the fourth quarter, although they rose in 2008 overall, according to a report Gartner was to release today ... Jen's Botox disaster; Rob Lowe is too tanned for TV. Former Giants prospect accidentally dies of drug OD. Celebs flock to show of images from 80 years of the mag. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
THE TECH CHRONICLES A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's... Mar 5, 2009
The Hearst-backed product is thought to be about the size of a sheet of typing paper and is designed to download information wirelessly ... Amazon hedges bets with book apps for iPhone, iPod ... And now Amazon has announced a new application for the iPhone and iPod Touch that will allow readers access to 240,000 Kindle titles. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
