Rescue crews save 2,000 residents Sep 15, 2008
SWAT team commander Sgt. Rodney Harrison and five other members of the Port Arthur Police Department drove a 21/2-ton truck into the waters to search for victims in Sabine Pass near the Louisiana border Sunday morning. The waters were so intense and the roads so blocked, a gear shift broke off in the driver s hand. (KHOU.com, TX)
Crews search for those who defied Ike Sep 14, 2008
CNN's Jeanne Meserve, Rusty Dornin, Sean Callebs, Rob Marciano, Gary Tuchman, Arthur Brice, Deb Krajnak and Elise Miller contributed to this report. Copyright 2008 CNN. All rights reserved. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Taking care of rescued pooches takes extra patience, time, effort Sep 13, 2008
DECATUR -- Several weeks ago, dozens of dogs were seized from an Arthur man accused of unfit breeding conditions. Their story was the topic of much discussion and quite a few news stories. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Ike only hours from landfall Sep 13, 2008
On its current predicted path of travel, Ike s eye will cross slightly west of Galveston Bay and the Houston Ship Channel, creating a storm surge over 16 feet in Galveston Bay, Sabine Lake and Port Arthur, which is expected to put these communities underwater. Important information links. (Sealy News, TX)
The Liberals are effectively saying ''let them drive Ferraris.'' Sep 8, 2008
Posted by: Arthur McArthur on September 8, 2008 11:15 AM. You are misrepresenting that the tax only applies to Porches, Ferraris etc. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
New music site gives fans a cut of tune sales Sep 5, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Advertiser-supported feature. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Patrick Rockey's Weather Blog Sep 5, 2008
We welcomed Tropical Storm Arthur on May 31st ... We are nearly two weeks into the hurricane season and have had one named storm so far, Tropical Storm Arthur. (WTKR.com, VA)
HEALTH BLOG: Digging into the latest cancer studies Aug 28, 2008
A number of top exercise experts say Arthur Agatston's calorie-burning claims for his "interval" walking plan are a stretch, my colleague Nanci Hellmich. Does wearing lip gloss raise women's risk of developing skin cancer. (USA Today -- Money)
Meet the new teams on 'The Amazing Race' Aug 21, 2008
Married beekeepers Anita, 63, and Arthur Jones, 61, from Eugene, Ore. are the oldest and perhaps most colorful team on this season of The Amazing Race. (USA Today -- Life)
Eclectic mix of contestants for Amazing Race Aug 20, 2008
Married beekeepers Anita, 63, and Arthur Jones, 61, from Eugene, Ore. are the oldest and perhaps most colorful team on this season of "The Amazing Race." Among the self-described hippies' mottos: "Don't worry, be hippie" and "The hokey pokey is what it's all about." Before the race, the Joneses worked out in hopes of keeping up with the other teams. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Smackdown in Toyland Aug 20, 2008
Unlike Lego, Mega Brands doesn't have any major licensed movie tie-ins this year but is counting on MagNext and two other new proprietary products to restart the fire: a giant-scale building toy called Struxx and a Legends of King Arthur construction set. Danish giant Lego, on the other hand, is going gangbusters with hot-selling products based on the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises. (Globe and Mail)
S.D. duo in 'Amazing Race' Aug 20, 2008
Name: Arthur Jones Age: 61 Occupation: Playground Maintenance Hometown: Eugene, Ore ... Married beekeepers Anita, 63, and Arthur Jones, 61, from Eugene, Ore. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
'God is punishing Canada' Aug 7, 2008
"If it's not a hoax, then they're morally deranged," said Arthur Schafer, director of the University of Manitoba's Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics. Mitchell said he and other friends are disturbed by the church's plans. (Winnipeg Sun)
LETTERS: NCT, July 28, 2008 Jul 29, 2008
" "The authorities have used the Olympic Games as pretext to continue, and in some respects, intensify existing policies and practices which have led to serious and widespread violations of human rights," it said in the report released in Hong Kong. ENDQUOTE I hope many people will join in boycotting the Olympic Games and pressuring China in whatever ways possible to call attention to their terrible record. I know they own the USA, but we don't have to be silent. Oh Ron wrote on Jul 28, 2008... (North County Times)
Leaves a taste in your mouth Jul 25, 2008
A View From the Right by Bill Arthur ... Bill Arthur wrote on Jul 18, 2008 4:52 PM:" I have said all along if St. Joe has a problem with taste in their water it is because of their infrastructure, not because of the water that comes out of those wells. If you check with the city some of the pressure problems that were being discussed by opponents of American Water were in their own plumbing, not the city's lines. " ... Bill Arthur wrote on Jul 19, 2008 8:25 PM:" The beauty of the pipeline was... (Cameron Observer, MO)
Turnbull backs Woodside on LNG fears Jul 18, 2008
Now Playing:ABC NewsRadio Drive with Jennifer Byrne - Continuous News, Finance & Sport Listen. By Online parliamentary correspondent Emma Rodgers. (ABC Online)
Backward Glances for July 17 Jul 17, 2008
45 YEARS AGO-Marvin and Arthur Gould, teenage sons of George and Rose Gould, assisted the store staff at Gould s Men s Store during a special Sales Day Agnes Karvoski was elected president of the Hudson Eagles Auxiliary and Cecile Renney was chosen as Mother of the Year. Chamber of Commerce endorsed the installation of controlled traffic lights in front of the Central Fire Station, Wood Square Harold Rocheleau of the Riverside Gun Club Archery Club was instructing youngsters in the art on the... (Hudson Sun, MA)
Marshfield Pastimes -- A revolutionary report Jul 17, 2008
He also said he thought that the canal cut between Green's Harbor River and Duxbury Bay was the first canal in the present U.S. A nominating committee was appointed which consisted of: Miss E.R. Richards, Miss Henrietta Hall and Mrs. Arthur P. Friend. The paper of the day was Tory Marshfield as set forth in the Town Records and compiled by Mr. Joseph C. Hagar. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Car collides with moving train Jul 13, 2008
"I saw the lights of the vehicle and then they just disappeared," conductor Arthur Trevino told The Post-Searchlight. "Then I noticed red break lights flashing as we continued down the tracks.". (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
PM weighs in on Order Jul 3, 2008
Joyce Arthur, co-ordinator of the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, said the award was "long overdue.". "His contribution has been tremendous and I can't think of a more deserving Canadian, someone so dedicated to the cause," she said. (Canoe.ca)
* The Hula Hoop turns 50 IQFI Jul 1, 2008
The hoopla began 50 years ago when entrepreneurs Richard Knerr and Arthur Spud Melin sought a trademark for a plastic cylinder based on a similar toy that had enjoyed modest success in Australias schoolyards. Before long, the Hula Hoop had more hips swiveling than Elvis Presley. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Associated Press50 years of Hula Hoop-la Jun 19, 2008
The hoopla began 50 years ago Thursday when entrepreneurs Richard Knerr and Arthur Spud Melin sought a trademark for a plastic cylinder based on a similar toy that had enjoyed modest success in Australia's school yards. Before long, the Hula Hoop had more hips swiveling than Elvis Presley. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
LETTERS: NCT, June 7, 2008 Jun 8, 2008
Lastly, it should be noted that the Federal Reserve has likewise been dominated by Trilaterals: Arthur Burns (1970-1978), Paul Volker (1979-1987), Alan Greenspan(1987-2006). While the Federal Reserve is a privately-owned corporation, the President "chooses" the Chairman to a perpetual appointment. (North County Times)
Public says no to offspring of cloned British cows Jun 7, 2008
The Times has made some changes. Tell us what you think. (Times Online)
Car dealership off-limits to active service members Jun 1, 2008
Jawn Arthur wrote on May 29, 2008 4:39 PM:" Funny thing when you go to get a credit card, they run a check on your credit on the spot. I guess that kind of 'computer' technology has filtered down to SV. Every other dealership will run a report and finance knows what's happening on the spot. Have a good time with this website before you buy: beatthecarsalesman.com you will thank me later. ". concerned wrote on May 29, 2008 4:37 PM:" It seems to me that the military should be trying to work with... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Air Force Academy honors top performers for 2007-08 May 28, 2008
Arthur scored an 1143. The Air Force men's swimming and diving team put together a 4-7 record in 2007-08, finishing fourth at the Mountain West Conference Championships. (Airforcesports.com)
Greenpeace: Game consoles contain lots of toxic chemicals May 21, 2008
By Arthur Max, Associated Press AMSTERDAM, Netherlands Greenpeace said Tuesday the world's most popular electronic game consoles contain high levels of toxic chemicals, though they are not an immediate danger for gamers. A report by the environmental watchdog said Nintendo's Wii, the Sony Playstation 3 and Microsoft's Xbox 360 use varying degrees of bromine, PVCs and other potentially harmful chemicals, including phthalates which can affect human hormones. (USA Today)
On Your Mind May 14, 2008
Arthur Dent wrote on May 13, 2008 3:36 PM:" Good for Chicken Little, there is plenty of paranoia on this web ". Wise Man wrote on May 13, 2008 2:09 PM:" Hey hector, Where did I say anything about Asians and Hispanics You know what? Kentucky snd West Virginia better hope Obama does reasonably well, because if he doesn't it will support what the pundits are saying, that white people from those regions are racists! ". (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Why is there such a visceral negative reaction to scientists exploring alternatives to evolution? May 10, 2008
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Lochsa fun: Annual rendezvous in Idaho features whitewater thrills May 9, 2008
By CHELSI MOY of the MissoulianPhotographed by ARTHUR MOURATIDIS of the Missoulian ... ARTHUR MOURATIDIS/Missoulian ... Reach photographer Arthur Mouratidis at 523-5270 or at arthur. (Missoulian, MT)
MEGA Brands reports first quarter 2008 results May 8, 2008
"The response to MagNext(R) has been great from kids, from the trade and the media at toy fairs. To communicate the safety of MAGNEXT(R), all packaging will feature a 'Lab Certified' Safety Seal from Intertek, one of the world's leading independent toy testing laboratories. Children's safety is our number one priority. We are committed to creating the highest safety standards in the toy industry and passionate about our ambitious goal of zero defects." Bertrand added: "We are also pleased with... (Canada Newswire)
The big ideas Apr 21, 2008
How can a republic,which is being seriously pushed on us all by our 'republican PM" be a benefit to any of us?.Ask yourself these questions,will you be richer and healthier,will your standard of living rise.Will you be out of debt quicker or the goods and services you consume be better and cheaper?.The answer is simply NO.So why change?Is it because the Queen is our Head of state.Would the offer to step aside make it still an issue?Is this change for change sake?.This 2020 summit is a chance for... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Technology for tots - and teens Apr 12, 2008
History buffs will be interested in the retrospective on the university; wannabe engineers will be fascinated by Arthur Ganson's mechanical sculptures; and geeks of all kind will be happy to know that, if you take a wrong turn on the way out and accidentally stumble upon MIT's Tech Model Railroad Club, you can play a Tetris-like game on one of the model skyscrapers while the non-directionally challenged adult in your party figures out the way back to the elevator. Ahem. (Boston Globe)
Sampler for April 10 Apr 10, 2008
April 12 birthday greetings go to Beverly Vachon and to Marlborough Rotary Club member Arthur Gould as well as to Marlborough Lions Club members Bob Bird and Pat Winske. Best wishes go to Beth and Dick Kelleher, who will celebrate their wedding anniversary on April 12. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Nurturing the bonds between generations Apr 2, 2008
Quiet activities are OK, tooEven great-grandparents who are less active can contribute, said Dr. Arthur Kornhaber, founder and director of the Foundation for Grandparenting. Encourage quiet activities such as reading, cuddling or back rubbing. (MSNBC -- Health)
Amish centers aim to shoot down myths Mar 30, 2008
Another season of Amish mythbusting is around the corner for the visitor and interpretative centers in Arcola and Arthur ... But Theresa Binion, director of the Arthur Amish Country Visitor Center, believes many come hobbled by myths about the Amish, devout Christians devoted to simple lifestyles without modern or worldly comforts ... Or they believe everyone in Arthur is Amish. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Firecracker boys: Making a harbor with nukes Mar 29, 2008
USGS Director Arthur Baker in February 1963 stated in a report that the radioactive material had been dispersed in harmless groundlevels. But, Native resistance became organized against the project. (Juneau Empire)
Post a comment Mar 25, 2008
China reacted to support North Korea because the arrogant general, McArthur, insisted to invade across the Yalu river, where is the China border. McArthur was fired by the U.S. president afterward ... Posted by: Nirrad Arthur, Fairfax VA USA 24 March 2008. (International Herald Tribune)
Yes, Money Can Buy Happiness . . . Mar 22, 2008
- from Who Really Cares by Arthur Brooks. I believe that the real motivation behind egalitarianism is envy, and envy, as we know, is a cancer that gnaws at, and eventually consumes, those it afflicts. (New York Times)
Autism and vaccines: What's the link? Mar 22, 2008
Arthur Schopenhauer German philosopher (1788 - 1860). the earth revolves around the sun. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Finding teachers: Lure is in perks Mar 10, 2008
"It was instituted years ago and enabled us to be competitive with other districts," said Andover School Committee chairman Arthur Barber. "There's no bus for the students, and no guarantee that they will get their school of choice - the superintendent determines which school the child will go to - but because we are a top performing district, the benefit has allowed us to attract high-quality applicants.". (Boston Globe)
Black pups face doggie discrimination Mar 6, 2008
In British folklore, such as stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Sir Walter Scott, the black dog is a creepy, spectral figure that haunts cemeteries and is an omen of death. (Non-lit geeks who've never heard of those stories have at least seen "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," in which a big black dog called the Grim stalks Harry. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
UNL Bans Toy Guns After Classroom Scare Feb 22, 2008
"All of a sudden, I saw five or six officers rush into the room," said student Arthur Scott. Scott was the in class at Oldfather Hall when, he said, a student had the toy gun on his desk. (7 KETV Omaha)
What do best pics say about 2007? Feb 21, 2008
(Producer Arthur P. Jacobs idea to hold a months worth of nightly press screenings on the Fox lot for Academy members, with free prime rib and champagne thrown in beforehand, probably didnt hurt, either. . (MSNBC -- News)
Real 'Work'? Clinton Swipes at Chelsea's Profession... Feb 20, 2008
Political Radar: Real 'Work. Clinton Swipes at Chelsea's Profession. (The Drudge Report)
MEGA Brands Takes Construction Play and Activities to the Next Level through Technology and Innovation Feb 17, 2008
Legend of King Arthur - MEGA Brands is set to launch the future of figure play with a new Legend of King Arthur construction line that lets kids control the action. Using new, patented stunt stick technology, the new King Arthur sets help kids bring figures and action scenes to life without their fingers getting in the way ... Kids can really engage in realistic battle scenes with a battle warship or defend King Arthur's castle with the Knights of the Round Table. (PR Newswire)
Bloomington's scramble to pay $75M tab means fee, tax hikes Feb 13, 2008
Mario Davis, left, and William Arthur Hosea III pick up garbage on Ballyford in Bloomington as Julian Sigler drives the truck Tuesday morning. (The Pantagraph/LORI ANN COOK) (February 5, 2007). (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Some kids' programs Dad likes even more Feb 9, 2008
"Arthur." Consistently great from start to finish, and it provides a good bridge for older kids to stay interested before they start seeking out more annoying, non-animated series to tap into the issues they're facing in elementary school. 6. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Blood, sweat and oil Feb 2, 2008
The point is emphasised when we arrive, through woods and via a gently rising track, at the house he shares with his wife, the writer and director Rebecca Miller, daughter of Arthur Miller (they met in 1996 when he was filming an adaptation of The Crucible) and their two young sons, Ronan and Cashel. From the outside its modest Georgian good looks suggest the perfect residence for Cecil Vyse, the pompous suitor whom Day-Lewis played in the 1985 Merchant Ivory adaptation of E.M. Forster's A Room... (Sydney Morning Herald)
That looks like fun Jan 27, 2008
Together with his childhood friend and business partner Arthur "Spud" Melin, Knerr was responsible for some of the 20th century's most memorable toys: not just the Superball, but the Hula Hoop, the Frisbee, the Slip-n-Slide. Wham-O's classic toys had an appealing common theme: "Simple things are always better," Knerr told me two years ago, when I interviewed him for an Ideas story about how his toys compared with today's top-selling educational playthings. (Boston Globe)
Wham-O co-founder Knerr dies at 82 Jan 20, 2008
Knerr and his boyhood friend Arthur "Spud" Melin founded Wham-O n Pasadena in 1948. Later the company moved to its current home in Emeryville. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Metropolitan Opera matines in HD are live and kicking Jan 20, 2008
ARTHUR KAPTAINIS, The Gazette. Published:Saturday, January 19. (Montreal Gazette)
Richard Knerr; toymaker gave US Hula Hoop, Frisbee Jan 18, 2008
Richard Knerr (right) and Arthur "Spud" Melin, up to their torsos in Wham-O toys ... With his boyhood best friend, Arthur "Spud" Melin, Mr. Knerr started the company in 1948 in Pasadena. (Boston Globe)
Co-founder of Hula Hoop toy company dies Jan 18, 2008
Knerr, who started Wham-O in 1948 with his childhood friend Arthur Spud Melin, died Monday at Methodist Hospital after suffering a stroke earlier in the day at his Arcadia home, his wife Dorothy told the Los Angeles Times. Knerr and Melin got their start in business peddling slingshots. (MSNBC -- Business)
COLUMN: Argue if you will, but faith and facts don't really need each other Jan 14, 2008
shumphreys wrote on Jan 13, 2008 6:26 PM:" To Mattooner at Heart you are missing the point which is that your "proof" of Gods help is not proof it is your "belief". I suggested reasons why it could be possible that what you believe is not so. Since I do not know your doctor, do not know how long ago this happened, I obviously can't prove anything. I can only point out the reasons for doubts. That is what is important about any claim of miraculous cures, or miracles. There are often logical,... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Shirley Franklin Jan 10, 2008
Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. E-mail or Call/ 404-526-5520 or / 202-887-8380. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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" Arthur Shaw wrote on Sep 21, 2006 9:37 PM:" And leave our oil behind. Forget it, we ain't goin' nowhere. (Waynesille Daily Guide, MO)
A to Z of 2007 Dec 30, 2007
ET, please call, says Arthur Clarke on his ninetieth birthday. F Fake encounter of businessmen leads to arrest of 10 Delhi cops. (India Times, India)
Toys for needy children a 113-year-old tradition Dec 25, 2007
" In later years, the program asked contributors to donate cash rather than toys, because the burden of repairing used and broken toys had become too great. The money was to be used to purchase, wrap and deliver brand-new toys to the needy. The program, and the generosity of Post-Gazette readers, continued to grow. Nov. 25, 1965, saw the debut of a cartoon drawn by Post-Gazette editorial cartoonist Cy Hungerford of a tearful child holding an empty "stocking," actually a tattered sock. It became... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
FAA Tries to Ease Air Traffic Dec 24, 2007
"We had a vehicle booked we were ready to drive this morning, but we decided we were going to take our chances with this flight," traveler Arthur Nemirov said. Plan B is often a good idea if you're like Nemirov. (R News)
THE RETURN OF THE GRINCH Dec 24, 2007
Sunday, December 23, 2007. It's been almost 30 years since the Grinch stole Christmas. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Your game of the year Dec 21, 2007
Posted by: arthur on December 21, 2007 9:08 AM. When did NWN2 come out. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Thompson takes different campaign trail Dec 21, 2007
He s well known for his role as District Attorney Arthur Branch on the TV show, Law & Order, but has also been an accomplished attorney and served as a U.S. Senator for more than 10 years. As a child, he wanted to be a cowboy when he grew up, but always remembers his real ambition was to become a lawyer. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Parcells stays nowhere long Dec 20, 2007
We won t even discuss in this space the ugly Clash of The Mighty Egos, when you just think about Parcells working for Falcons owner Arthur Blank ... Bring on Mike next Arthur ... Great move by Arthur Blank. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Doctors Warn Parents to Watch Kids on Wheels Dec 20, 2007
"They're like skateboards, they're basically toys that children have to learn how to use properly," Dr. Arthur Benzick, a pediatrician at Baylor Regional Medical Center in Grapevine, Texas, told Reuters Health. In an interview, Benzick said he sees patients injured while using wheeled shoes at least once a month. (MEDLINEplus)
