Who are the furries? Nov 14, 2009
Page last updated at 12:37 GMT, Friday, 13 November 2009. Fursuits can cost thousands of pounds from shops. (BBC News -- UK)
Ka-Boing! adds bounce to kids' party planning Nov 13, 2009
Address: 100 Arthur F. Brady Drive, Suite B, Portsmouth (next to Eastern Mountain Sports). Phone: 433-2050. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Reform to cost more than billed Nov 10, 2009
Arthur wrote on Nov 9, 2009 11:44 AM:" I read what Brian has said. Nowhere do I see him refer to monopolies as the only companies that experience profit.What of natural monopolies? Hipster, do you even know what they are? Would you argue that they shouldn't exist?Hipster, you seem to hate the fact that some businesses profit from market interaction. Do you not realize that consumers also profit (experience net gains) from their participation in markets. Are you also opposed to this type of... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Seattle team wins $900,000 in Space Elevator Games Nov 7, 2009
The contest is intended to encourage development of a theory that originated in the 1960s and was popularized by Arthur C. Clarke's 1979 novel "The Fountains of Paradise.". Space elevators are envisioned as a way to reach space without the risk and expense of rockets. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
General News Nov 7, 2009
Spotlights The University of New Mexico - Spring Academic All-MWC Team Announced - Lobo Caravan to Gallup a Huge Success - Records Fall Duriing Lobo Club Membership Drive - New Mexico Student Loans Read With the Lobos Has Another Successful Campaign - Spaces Still Available for Albuquerque Ford Dealers Lobo Club Golf Tournament - Six Lobos Named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars - Academic Banquet Recognizes 216 Student-Athletes - Lobos Take Part in ASUNM Community Experience - Carter, Granados,... (Golobos.com)
Metro high school football roundup Nov 7, 2009
Westlake's attempt to force a second overtime ended when Arthur McDowell was stopped a yard short on fourth down. Earlier, McDowell hit Milton Artis on a 16-yard touchdown pass with 34 seconds left, then the quarterback ran in the two-point conversion to send the game into overtime. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
SCITUATE AROUND TOWN: The giving season has begun Nov 6, 2009
Arthur Roberts, an author and expert on Cushing, will be the guest speaker at the chapter s next meeting, Nov. 12 at the GAR Hall. For information about the DAR or the upcoming meeting, call Joan Powers at 871-545-9650. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Holiday films roll out some heavy subjects Oct 30, 2009
Cast: Jude Law, Robert Downey Jr., Kelly Reilly, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong Produced by: Joel Silver, Susan Downey, Dan Lin, Lionel Wigram Directed by: Guy Ritchie Written by: Arthur Conan Doyle, Lionel Wigram. SPECIAL TO THE BEE. (Fresno Bee)
Feds: Chinese Drywall Reports Inconclusive Oct 30, 2009
Police Investigate James Arthur Ray in Mysterious Sweat Lodge Tragedy. The First Heavy Snows of Autumn Hits a Large Swath of the Rockies and Western Plains. (CBS News)
Business briefs Oct 28, 2009
Holly Hill real estate broker and investor Arthur Kowitz will share his knowledge and experience in real estate investing to the October meeting of the Central Florida Realty Investors Association. The group meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the International Christian Centre's Lakeside Room, 101 Indigo Drive, Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Behind the old-time veneer, see an essential country store Oct 11, 2009
The flaking green wallpaper in one room looks as if it predates the presidency of Vermonter Chester A. Arthur (1881-85). Some of the family photos on the wall certainly do. (Boston Globe)
Rapid recovery Oct 6, 2009
"In less than 45 days, she acquired a house, and two full-time jobs," said Kristin Arthur, an AmeriCorps volunteer who was McBride's advocate at the Self-Help Center. She permanently cut her ties with the abusive partner she left, and has stayed in contact with the center, Arthur added ... Arthur said the Self-Help Center put McBride in its safe house for 30 days, and she then moved to its transitional housing program called Turning Point for two weeks. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
President Clinton Hosts Special Session on Northern Ireland; Announces New Commitments Focused on Harnessing Innovation for Development Sep 24, 2009
The Arthur Guinness Fund, a philanthropic arm of Diageo's Guinness brand, working in partnership with EnterpriseWorks, will fund CrystalPur water filters, providing clean water to 250,000 low-income individuals. By creating a private sector supply chain for the filters at an affordable price for communities, this commitment addresses the critical need to create an inexpensive point-of-use water treatment device in developing countries. (PR Newswire)
Give us some good reasons to support health plan Sep 22, 2009
Arthur C. Brooks, author of Who Really Cares. found that charitable donations average $2,210 for conservatives and a paltry $642 for liberalsand thats after excluding donations to churches and other religious organizations. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Vampires, Toys Take To The Screen This Fall Aug 31, 2009
Downey and director Guy Ritchie inject some passion into cold-blooded rationalist Holmes with their Victorian-era crime tale inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle's detective stories, featuring Jude Law as sidekick Watson. Holmes "is a weirdo by any standards," Downey said. (Click2Houston, TX)
Phillips Variety brims with memories Aug 8, 2009
That s where the chemistry sets and the airplane models were, said Arthur Letchas, 64, Alpharetta s mayor. About every Thursday they d get a new supply of toys. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Nameberry: 100-year-old names that are coming around again Jul 28, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Robert Downey Jr. shows off `Sherlock Holmes' Jul 26, 2009
The film is based on the original stories by Arthur Conan Doyle and the era's obsession with the occult. "We reinvigorated it by changing it less" than other adaptations of the story, Downey said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
THE SHATTERED TELEPROMPTER Jul 14, 2009
If a Teleprompter Falls in the White House Does It Make a Sound. Power, pop, and probings from ABC News Senior White House Correspondent Jake Tapper. (The Drudge Report)
Business Buzz, July 2 Jul 6, 2009
Arthur Enos, commandant of the Burlington Marine Corps League, presented a corporate award to Adele Olivier (not pictured), Todd-Fremont Smith and Kathy Duggan for their outstanding support and generosity the Toys for Tots program ... Arthur Enos, commandant of the Burlington Marine Corps League and coordinator for Middlesex and Essex counties Toys for Tots under the auspices of the Marine Corps detachment at Devens last month presented an award to Todd-Fremont Smith, president of , Adele... (Burlington Union, MA)
General Releases Jul 5, 2009
- Tiger Athletics Announces Record Donations - Statement from University of Memphis President Dr. Shirley Raines Regarding Saturday's NCAA Hearing - Open Letter to Tiger Fans from University Counsel Sheri Lipman - Eleven Tiger Student-Athletes Named Recipients of Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars Awards - Late Trainer Eugene Smith Named to Hall of Fame - Spirit Squad Tryout Results Announced - Tiger Athletics to Say Goodbye to Largest Graduating Class in History - Adam Montgomery Features in... (Gotigersgo.com)
Cynical? 2 reasons why not Jun 16, 2009
The government filed a motion late Thursday to dismiss the case of Arthur Smelt and Christopher Hammer, who are challenging the 1996 federal act. The law prevents couples in states that recognize same-sex unions from securing Social Security spousal benefits, filing joint taxes and other federal rights of marriage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Spotted®: The focus is on you! Jun 6, 2009
Ashley Arnold, Gloria D. Arrington, Stefanie N. Arthur, Caitlin Baerne, Amanda T. Bardes, Beverly Barton, Timothy Becker, Heather Brain, Monica B. Burch, Enaka Chonta Butler, Wayne Cole, Asia R. Creech, Tamara Daniels, Dila M. Derricotte, Cortney Grant, Charliette Harris, Yosheika C. Hubbard, Carolyn Jackson, Elizabeth A. Lemerande, Natalie McConnell, Jimmy Tyler McGee, Cheronne Dalton Moore, Lindsey S. Morgan, Katie F. Murray, Kellie E. Nichols, Jonathan P. North, April Potter, Zackery S.... (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Lear Jet repo man Jun 6, 2009
"We recently recovered planes from Okun and Nadel." Popovich is referring to Edward Okun and Arthur G. Nadel, two Bernie Madoff-manqu. s that have been accused of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars from unsuspecting clients who thought they were safely investing their money ($300 million in Nadel's case, the largest alleged hedge fund fraud in Florida history). (Salon)
Video: Ducks take over the Assabet River Jun 1, 2009
Arthur Tsicoulias Kevin Figueiredo, 8, of Hudson, operates a remote-control duck called the "Sunshine Taxi Duck" at Hudson Community Fest yesterday. By Michael Morton/Daily News staff MetroWest Daily News Posted May 30, 2009 @ 10:24 PM Last update May 30, 2009 @ 10:59 PM. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Festival finds fun in new location Jun 1, 2009
Kevin Figueiredo, 8, of Hudson, operates a remote-control duck called the "Sunshine Taxi Duck" at Hudson Community Fest yesterday. By Michael Morton/Daily News staff. (Hudson Sun, MA)
The Week's Winners And Losers May 31, 2009
THE WEEK'S WINNERS AND LOSERS - New York Post. Sunday, May 31, 2009 Last Update: 06:00 AM EDT. (New York Post -- Business)
Health library May 21, 2009
Breaking Bioethics By Arthur Caplan. Lawyers who work on patents in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries are sweating bullets today. (MSNBC -- Health)
Travel Activities for Kids May 4, 2009
The Alphabet Game: A my name is Arthur, I like to eat apples, B my name is Beatrice, I live in Boston. Each person must remember the previous responses in addition to making up their own for the next letter of the alphabet. (Suite101.com)
Obituaries for Sunday, May 3, 2009 May 3, 2009
Upon returning to La Crosse, he met the love of his life, Alice (Arthur) Worth. On July 25, 1953, they were united in marriage in Edgerton. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Community Notes (April 30) May 1, 2009
The program will include: folksongs from Italy and Israel, music of Arthur Sullivan, Vincent Youmans and Cole Porter. The guest artist will be the high school scholarship winner, baritone Antoni Scarano, a Wellesley High Senior. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Aardman Produces Arthur Christmas, ... Apr 29, 2009
Aardman Produces Arthur Christmas, Pirates: Wallace and Gromit Stop-Motion Studio Deals With Sony Pictures ... Aardman Produces Arthur Christmas, Pirates ... Aardman Produces Arthur Christmas, Pirates. (Suite101.com)
The Idle Parent Apr 28, 2009
Arthur wails as if the world is about to end, and it's all so unfair and unjust ... Mother wheels round and screams: "How many times do I have to tell you? Leave him alone!" Dad bellows: "Right, Arthur, one more time and there's no ice cream. I mean it." Dad anxiously glances in the rearview mirror to see what's going on ... I took Arthur to the Natural History Museum recently and found the experience to be, in the word much favored by William Morris to describe the low-quality output of... (Slate)
Big leadership changes at Genentech Apr 16, 2009
The Swiss drug firm Roche named a member of its inner circle as chief executive of Genentech Tuesday, replacing Arthur Levinson, who has been offered a seat on its governing board of directors. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)
DeVelVa May Mae (Patterson) Austin Apr 9, 2009
Arthur Anderson of Success, Mo. Bobb (Linda) Radditz of Palm Dale, Calif. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Vick’s campaign to win hearts and minds needs a pick-me-up Apr 8, 2009
Seeking another take, a guy asked Arthur Blank: Does he believe Vick feels true remorse ... you only have t ask arthur as they have already defended his access to bonus money that wouldnt have to be given back ... The Virus, also known as MV-7 is nothing but a liar who lied straight faced to his team mates, Arthur Blank, coaches, fans, Roger Goodell did I leave anyone out. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Obituaries for Wednesday, April 1, 2009 Apr 1, 2009
his brothers, James (Antoinette) Pasche and Roland (Charlotte) Pasche both of Rollingstone; his sister, LaVonne (Arthur) Nuthak of Butte, Mont. and many nieces and nephews. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Toy, luxury stores eye Christmas 2009 with caution Mar 29, 2009
Bravery, drunkenness and murder are vividly represented at the Smithsonian Institution's Arthur M. Sackler Gallery where a small but theatrical exhibition focuses on one of Japan's best known legends. Sen. (Insight on the News)
Catching up with Howard Junker Mar 27, 2009
A few years ago, the 13 sons and daughters of Arthur and Almeda Porter had a problem they needed. Last year, when I was down on the Monterey Peninsula, covering California's annual orgy of autodom -- Pebble Beach concours, Monterey Historic races, etc. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Quick Glimpse / Picture Windows Mar 27, 2009
Sophomores: Kelsey Alewine, Casey Blanton, Julia Cochran, Catherine Cofer, Catherine Colquitt, Jessica Cook, Sheila Donovan, Kimberli Michele Gilbert, Rachel Greenwall, Rebecca Greenwall, Macy Griffin, Christina Hammond, Casey Henderson, Kristin Rebecca Hosey, James Warren Hurt, Wesley McLeod Hutto, Jacob Andrew Johnson, Dayne Arthur Joyner, Amber Juncker, Brett Michael Kraaz, Aimee Danielle Lester, Garrett Marshall, Ava McGahey, Sean Michael Olinger, Rachael Parks, Sana Pasha, Eric Alexander... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Pimping propaganda Mar 18, 2009
Using the kind of Arthur Anderson accounting that made Enron (in the US) and Satyam (in India) appear like rock-solid profitable companies - when in fact they were completely hollow loss-making machines - the US and China have built up tremendous virtual economic numbers, which they can exploit to bully their way around in other markets and throw the entire fundamentals of economics out of whack. So now, thanks to these two countries together violating every basic rule of common sense (including... (Asia Times Online)
State Farm recalls thousands of toy bears Mar 18, 2009
VIDEO: Arthur R. Velasquez founded Azteca Foods in 1969, sold it in 1984, and bought it back in. MULTIMEDIA: Take a look into the lives of 3 of Crain's 40 Under 40 for 2007 to find out what these. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Community notes Mar 5, 2009
LBCC Performing Arts is calling for actors to audition for its production of A View from the Bridge by Arthur Miller. This classic American drama concerns Eddie Carbone, a simple, hard-working guy. (Lebanon Express, OR)
China criticizes, but keeps protectionist policies in place Feb 26, 2009
"The reason that China doesn't have the option of imposing 'Buy China' rules is that it already has them in place," said Arthur Kroeber of the Beijing research firm Dragonomics. The EU Chamber cites the example of a Western company that made a joint-venture bid for the right to run a network of gasoline stations in one Chinese city but saw the tender handed to a state-owned competitor that it said had offered a much less attractive bid. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Smoltz: Braves 'not as attractive' Feb 21, 2009
Arthur Blank wanted them, and MLB just broke one off in him. By Braves for life. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The health of your local newspaper - For the Record Feb 19, 2009
Bill Arthur wrote on Jan 24, 2009 10:32 PM:" I don't believe you will find any newspaper outside of the Wall Street Journal that gives its readers better access to both sides of the issues than the Observer. We also receive the opinions of some high school writers which are very well done. The news items are first-class, the sports informative and the web site so much fun. Thanks Mr. Publisher. " ... Facts wrote on Feb 11, 2009 10:49 AM:" I have done nothing but support and talk positive about... (Cameron Observer, MO)
Your say: executive pay Feb 19, 2009
" - HAHAHAHAH Fat cat feeling the heat hugh? Where will you go? NZ!! This is a world finincial crisis everywhere is being effected. We have caps on wages and awards already in place for all the common workers why not the top end ones too? Or do they have royal blood or somthing?!? kimbie February 05, 2009 04:36 PM Put a cap on exc salaries fine but also allow them to get a % of the profits. This encourages hard work and smart business. If a company makes a loss then they obviously wont get a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Mediocre 13th place Feb 7, 2009
June 17, 2008 Port Arthur ... Port Arthur is in the books that was a long haul to come home without a check ... Next time I am in Port Arthur, I will camp out along the jetties. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Health library Feb 7, 2009
Breaking Bioethics By Arthur Caplan. Half of U.S. doctors surveyed say they give patients placebos. (MSNBC -- Health)
