Room to roam in the Richmond Nov 19, 2009
Each week The Chronicle features a local home on the market that caught our eye with its sky-high or bargain-basement price, architectural or historical significance, or one-of-a-kind location or character ... Anybody with eyes can see that Northern California is awash in a sea of stucco ... The Walk-Through 288 27th Ave., San Francisco Articles Each week The Chronicle features a local home on the market that caught our eye with its sky-high or bargain-basement price, architectural or historical... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
What's best option for Allen Iverson? Nov 19, 2009
" Getting back into a locker room may not swing the balance of power in either conference, but it might finally provide Iverson an appropriate stage from which to exit. What's hot Brandon Jennings envy. After dropping 55 points in his seventh game as a pro and winning the trust of disciplined coach Scott Skiles, the Bucks' rookie guard has fans of some lottery teams wondering if their clubs' management made some big mistakes on draft night. By our measure, three teams will have some explaining... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Blackstone's Pinnacle to Buy Birds Eye: Report Nov 19, 2009
(Reuters) - Blackstone Group's Pinnacle Brands Corp is likely to buy U.S. frozen vegetable company Birds Eye Foods for more than $1 ... The all-cash deal for Birds Eye, which is majority owned by private equity firm Vestar Capital Partners, will likely be announced as soon as later on Thursday, the people told the paper ... Blackstone and Birds Eye could not be immediately reached for comment by Reuters outside of regular U.S. business hours. (ABC News -- Wire)
Former Waldorf employee enjoying new challenge Nov 18, 2009
By the time they got done, there wasn't a dry eye in the room, Lovik said. It's hard not to be passionate about my job when you hear stories like they told. (Forest City Summit, IO)
I Made a Stop-Motion Animation Movie. You Could Say It's Surrealistic. Nov 18, 2009
The first morning, she placed a slab of clay before each of us, and then she tied blindfolds across our eyes ... I got so absorbed that I spent the full three hours sketching, while Rachel made an abstract painting inspired by Prague's cobblestones, and Francesco did a tempera landscape of a bird's eye view of Prague that was better than anything we later saw at the National Gallery. (Slate)
FANTASY: Modano, Zetterberg top the week's stars Nov 18, 2009
Keep an eye on what head coach Ron Wilson does with his pairings. Keeper Corner. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
The Walk-Through 288 27th Ave., San Francisco Nov 18, 2009
Each week The Chronicle features a local home on the market that caught our eye with its sky-high or bargain-basement price, architectural or historical significance, or one-of-a-kind location or character. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Pacers expect to keep winning Nov 18, 2009
USC Aiken fans knew to keep their eye on Commons last season for offensive highlights. This season, they might have to play a guessing game. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Trials for 'bionic' eye implants Nov 18, 2009
A receiver under the eye surface passes the signals back to the chip. A bionic eye implant that could help restore the sight of millions of blind people could be available to patients within two years ... The Argus II system uses a spectacle-mounted camera to feed visual information to electrodes in the eye. (Yahoo News -- Disabilities and the Disabled)
Meteor shower provides sky show Nov 18, 2009
To the eye, the meteors appear to originate from a point in the constellation Leo. This year, astronomers predicted a strong peak of activity in the shower, with the best views from Asia. (BBC News -- Science)
UK 'Mad Man': Ads can do good Nov 18, 2009
In advertising, you spend your life in the quest to understand people better, but always with an eye on commerce. The rising field of behavioral economics is another area I find fascinating, and it draws on both psychology and traditional economics. (CNN)
Katie Price returns to the jungle Nov 18, 2009
I'm not looking for eye candy. "I'm away from all the newspapers, the paparazzi and it's peace and quiet for me," she added. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Jay-Z joins Rihanna at London gig Nov 18, 2009
She emerged on stage in an eye mask and studded leotard to perform a selection of new songs and hits like Take A Bow. Jay-Z made his surprise appearance for the finale, performing his recent hit, Run This Town, and Rihanna's Umbrella. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Illegal Cheese, Eric Lemay, Gastronomica Nov 18, 2009
Cover: Hans Gissinger, Tartas project with pastry chef Christian Escriba, Barcelona, 2005. Winter 2009 Volume 9 Number 1. (Harper's Magazine)
Little, Kubina skate but dont practice Nov 18, 2009
They did not appear (to the novice eye) to be hampered by the injuries. Little has missed the past two games with a slight groin strain. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Capitals, Bradley knock out Rangers Nov 18, 2009
When it was done, Bradley skated off with blood covering his face and went to get six stitches over his left eye. If you re ever going to get into a fight at the time, I think that might ve been one of them, Bradley said. (Boston Globe)
No. 145 -- Lafayette vs. Lehigh Nov 18, 2009
TAILBACK BY COMMITTEE: The offensive coaching staff led by coordinator and under the watchful eye of former tailback and current head coach is faced with a problem of selecting a tailback from a talented group of four. The quartet includes three seniors in , and and sophomore. (Goleopards.com)
Top 5 DIY Home Staging Tips for a F... Nov 18, 2009
A house with curb appeal grabs your buyers by the eyeballs and invites them to explore inside ... A mirror positioned at eye level reflects light, making the room look bigger. (Suite101.com)
Angels to help MCHS reach its fundraising goal Nov 18, 2009
"Baker, formerly a board member with Mississippi Children's Home Services, has painted artwork for the nonprofit's annual Christmas card for two separate years.Last year's artwork of a single angel caught the eye of Jan Wade and Pam Turner of Everyday Gardener, who approached Baker about doing an original piece for their store.Baker was excited to be able to give back to a charity that has been very close to her heart."My mother's creed, which I adopted with my girls, is that 'Roots and wings is... (The Clarion-Ledger)
* Aspiring rabbi realizes dream in ring Nov 18, 2009
With a cut over his left eye and bruising under his right, aspiring rabbi Yuri Foreman could hardly stop smiling as he reflected on the reality of achieving a long-cherished dream. The 28-year-old, who was born in Belarus, emigrated to Israel with his parents and is now based in Brooklyn, became the first Israeli to win a world title with a gutsy display in Las Vegas on Saturday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Wikipedia's future in Africa Nov 18, 2009
Thrust into the public eye after Wikipedia's success, Mr Wales has gained a degree of rock star status - particularly among students who increasingly rely on the site as a starting point to research. "I often go out and speak to college students. If I walk on a stage at a university it's like a standing ovation and they're screaming and cheering. I founded an encyclopaedia, right?". (BBC News -- Technology)
Butchertown's butchers under fire Nov 17, 2009
Salomon will argue Monday that the board could set an expiration date on JBS' permit, for example, with an eye toward moving the plant. Part of the reason Butchertown has grown so fast, he said, is that newcomers believe the plant won't be there forever. (Courier-Journal -- Business)
A Bonapartist in the Indian Ocean Nov 17, 2009
Fonseka went on to allege Rajapakse dishonored the Sri Lankan Army's reputation by encouraging cronyism, which has "already led to a deterioration of the high standards I [Fonseka] was capable of introducing to the army." With an eye on the growing disaffection within the officer corps, Fonseka taunted Rajapakse ... in the eyes of the world. (Asia Times Online)
Palo Alto High principal reflects on 'egg wars' Nov 17, 2009
But maybe we can keep the image of both "messes" in our mind's eye at the same time. One "mess" is viciously tragic and should make us shudder. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Eek! Rats giving RI Statehouse staffers a scare Nov 17, 2009
Small and nimble, with bright eyes and big ears, the suspect made a dramatic early-morning appearance in the kitchen sink ... She noticed, from the corner of her eye, something darting across the floor and assumed it was just a mouse. (Fresno Bee)
Face masks for a beautiful you Nov 17, 2009
Here are some face masks that look at them in the eye. To maintain the charm of your skin, the very first thing is to understand that it is not all about external factors alone. (India Times, India)
GE Enlightening China Regions Embracing Emissions Plants to Curb Pollution Nov 17, 2009
Nov. 17 (Bloomberg) -- The Ordos of Inner Mongolia, home to one of Chinas biggest deserts, is being transformed into the site of a pine forest that will stretch across its low hills as far as the eye can see. The local governments tree-planting program is part of a plan to assume our green responsibilities and build a civilized way of life, Du Zi, the local Communist Party secretary, told energy executives at a conference last month in Beijing. (Bloomberg)
Passionate sense of right and wrong drives Capuano Nov 16, 2009
After asking the owners to keep a closer eye on the dogs, Capuano returned to his son ... As he kept up with his homework, under his mother s watchful eye, it soon became clear that Capuano was brighter than most ... She has also been his frequent companion on overseas congressional trips, attending formal receptions and meetings with government officials, acting as a second set of eyes and ears for her congressman husband. (Boston Globe)
Turn your holiday feast fears to cheers Nov 16, 2009
And, of course, don't go shopping when you're already hungry or your grocery cart will include things that just caught your eye. Take advantage of sales and markdowns. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
The Greatest State Debate Nov 16, 2009
Comparing states that don't' go head-to-head is hard, so we'll bring in all the outside information and influences we can with a special eye on past performances. Step Three: The schedule. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Strikes, riots become fatal for auto-parts outsourcing Nov 16, 2009
People are suddenly looking at India with an eye of suspicion and concern, he said. When a single companys strike jeopardizes the global value chain, the country suffers in the long run. (India Times)
Honoring Those Amidst Gardens of Stone Nov 16, 2009
But they weren't there looking him in the eye. I saw a man fully carrying the heavy burden of command on a weighty day. (CBS News)
Dazzle your guests with holiday etiquette tips 101 Nov 16, 2009
"That's why you never want to place burning candles directly in front of your guest, and make sure you situate the flame below eye level.". Centerpiece too tall. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
East Region Well Represented At O-D Bowl Nov 16, 2009
Johnson City (N.Y.) four-star defensive tackle is a player who quickly caught our eye when we viewed his film during the spring evaluation period. Jones is another versatile prospect who could also play along the offensive line. (CuseJuice.com)
Board to revisit leasing Otter Creek Nov 15, 2009
Pro-development forces have eyed the huge coal field for years, saying it has the potential to foster new power plants or supply coal-burning plants elsewhere in the nation or the world, and create thousands of jobs ... Moderators will monitor comments with an eye toward maintaining a high level of civility in this forum. (Montana Standard, MT)
Before fame came Nov 15, 2009
At first I thought that wildflowers bloomed all at once, but I discovered that new wildflowers on my mountainside bloomed all summer long. That first year was a real eye opener -- nature astonished me. Most of all I fell in love with the mountain tops. (Anchorage Daily News)
Former hoops star focused on beating cancer Nov 15, 2009
Seven months after radiation eradicated a tumor almost the diameter of a dime in her left eye, the 22-year-old Legg is back to normal -- or at least as normal as can be expected ... On the evening of April 8, a dark shadow surrounded Legg's left eye ... After attending classes, Legg showed her bloodshot eye to the USC Aiken nurse. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Lewis: Spend less time in the kitchen and still get results Nov 15, 2009
We filled the kids' with black-eyed peas and saut;ed greens, which made their plates look very gourmet-inspired indeed, but it couldn't have been easier ... Needless to say, I have plenty of bread recipes to keep me occupied until April, but not so occupied that I'll give the evil eye to whoever dares to eat the last wedge of my magnum opus. (Athens Banner-Herald)
* FEATURE : Much more land is contaminated Nov 15, 2009
These pollutants come from factories and plants that produce waste by the truckloads and then ask disposal companies to haul it away, often turning a blind eye in the process, said Chao Jui-kuang (), environmental and natural sciences manager at Tainan Community University. Chao worked with Huang in investigating other locations contaminated by furnace slag. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Broncs stampede Maroons Nov 15, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
A Bittersweet harvest Nov 15, 2009
Published: Saturday, November 14, 2009 12:11 PM CST MARMADUKE At first glance, Friday was just another day on the farm: fields stretched almost as far as the eye can see in two directions, and the brown, spindly branches of cotton plants were dotted white with bolls ready to harvest. Some of the 20 men gathered finished their lunch and prepared to climb aboard the cotton pickers and tractors pulling boll buggies, while others headed out to man the module builders, which shape the loose, picked... (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Algeria footballers hurt in Cairo Nov 14, 2009
"We saw that three players had been injured - Khaled Lemmouchia on the head, Rafik Halliche above the eye and Rafik Saifi on the arm," Walter Gagg said. "These weren't superficial injuries. With the stitches needed, we will have to see if these players can play. The team doctor has still to make a decision on that," he added. (BBC News -- Africa)
Strength and Spirit On the Waterfront Nov 14, 2009
She lost her sight after someone tampered with a bottle of eye drops on a drug store shelf, filling it with toxic drain cleaner. Gilbert was the unlucky person who bought the bottle. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Shopping Tips Can Help Keep Weight Off Nov 14, 2009
If you do venture down the aisles, scan above and below eye level. Manufacturers pay big money to get their newest products on the center shelves. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Preparing a Kit for the Birth of a ... Nov 14, 2009
If the , dull or just not right a day or two after foaling it s worth keeping an eye on its temperature. Keep in mind that the foal s temperature should be slightly higher than an adult horse. (Suite101.com)
* JOHNNY NEIHU'S NEWS WATCH: Listening in on zhainan Webmongs Nov 14, 2009
Then again, hes not exactly going to be holding any backyard swingers parties now that residents of the I Pin building (@~b) have a birds eye view. All this, youll remember, is quite a contrast to the 2007 pre-election Ma, as back then it seemed you couldnt walk past a paddy field in Yunlin or an orchard in Taitung without bumping into straw-hat clad Happy Farmer Ma and his long-stay flunkies. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
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Next weekend keep an eye on mega-retailers like Best Buy and Wal-Mart, both of whom will be offering steep savings on videogame systems and software, if are to be believed. So start sharpening your elbows. (IGN PS2)
How to buy a Big Dog K-9 Chopper Nov 14, 2009
She carefully appraised this Hollywood dream bike with the big yellow price tag hanging from the handlebar and calmly looked her husband in the eye and spoke the words all husbands ache to hear. We ain t buying no bike, said Carolyn DeSilva. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
The Palin Persuasion Nov 13, 2009
Bill Maher likened a Palin rally to a "hate-fest." E.J. Dionne speculated that John McCain may have "become the midwife of a new movement built around fear, xenophobia, racism, and anger." The Chicago Sun-Times columnist Andrew Greeley wrote that Palin was "a racist with her eye on the White House." The elite's great fear is that their supposed intellectual inferiors might rule them ... Because Andrew Jackson was the founder of the modern Democratic party, we have a tendency to look at him... (CBS News -- Opinion)
* RESTAURANTS : Best 01 Tea Garden ([) Nov 13, 2009
It was simply presented, but with an eye for its aesthetic appeal, and most importantly, very tasty. As the staple, its healthy tea oil rice (io, NT$20 a bowl), served in a tub made of cypress wood, was delightfully subtle and cooked to perfection (well prepared rice is much more of a rarity than one might think), and could easily have been enjoyed all on its lonesome, if it werent for all the other enticing dishes on the menu. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Greenland ice loss 'accelerating' Nov 13, 2009
" Professor Barry was an editor on the section of the IPCC report dealing with the polar regions. On reflectionAn ice sheet can lose mass because of increased melting on the surface, because glaciers flow more quickly into the ocean, or because there is less precipitation in the winter so less bulk is added inland. The new research shows that in Greenland, about half the loss comes from faster flow to the oceans, and the other half from changes on the ice sheet itself - principally surface... (BBC News -- Europe)
Ron MacAdow: Take advantage of autumn opportunities Nov 13, 2009
Usually located at or near eye level, a goldfinch nest might bring itself to your attention ... These nests of spring and summer, so suddenly exposed in fall, arrest our eyes at a thoughtful, retrospective time of year, as families digest their feelings about the human fledging process. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Ten Old Testament Plants From Scrip... Nov 13, 2009
Ornamental fig vines are attractive, vertical accents for any garden and cultivars are available with variegated leaves to increase eye appeal. Grapevine. (Suite101.com)
Marathon gave new perspective on park trail Nov 13, 2009
To make room for the 3,000 runners expected to participate in the Eye Q Two Cities Marathon stretches of road will be closed along 12 streets that make up the course. Some will close for as little as one hour; others for as long as seven. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Clarence Clemons' Sax Still Wails Nov 13, 2009
Ask about the glory days, though - the band's gritty, camaraderie-fueled beginnings in the 1970s - and his eyes light up ... And to be honest, he's had problems far greater than any Hall of Fame concerns: the knees; three hip replacements; two eye surgeries; a pacemaker; sleep apnea. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Admitted officer-killer testifies Nov 13, 2009
Alvarez said they made eye contact. "The kid ain't had nothing to do with what happened. He's just as scared as I was. I was scared for my life," Alvarez said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Virtual Stars: Celebs With Web Alter-EgosJim Carrey and Alicia Silverstone join celebs seeking stardom on the Web. Nov 13, 2009
Click on the actor's eye and brace yourself for an up-close-and-personal look at the actor's dilated pupil and every eyelash. Though the site is young, it's already attracted the attention it deserves. (ABC News)
Bazaars planned in area Nov 13, 2009
Moderators will monitor comments with an eye toward maintaining a high level of civility in this forum. If you don't see your comment, perhaps. (Montana Standard, MT)
Trials for 'bionic' eye implants Nov 13, 2009
A receiver under the eye surface passes the signals back to the chip. A bionic eye implant that could help restore the sight of millions of blind people could be available to patients within two years ... The Argus II system uses a spectacle-mounted camera to feed visual information to electrodes in the eye. (Yahoo News -- Disabilities and the Disabled)
Ida further slows harvest for Southern farmers Nov 12, 2009
Louisiana farmers keep eye on Tropical Storm Ida. Gusty winds, high tides and heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Ida could affect southeast Louisiana's citrus and sugar cane crops. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Women's Gymnastics Signs Three to Letters of Intent Nov 12, 2009
Coach Starkell on See: "Amber has the capability to catch every spectator's eye in the gym. Her gymnastics is quick and powerful, which allows her to be unique in her skill selection. She has really come on strong the last couple of years, but has the physical ability to achieve even more. We really look forward to Amber becoming an Illini as she has the characteristics to do great things.". See on becoming an Illini: "I chose Illinois because of the positive team atmosphere. The girls at U of I... (Fightingillini.com)
The Dutch literary scene Nov 12, 2009
Sleuteloog [Eye of the key] (2002) revisited the issues first broached in Oeroeg, albeit from a different perspective, that of an old lady reflecting on her friendships during her childhood in the Dutch East Indies ... The protagonist can no longer close his eyes to the poverty, the gap between rich and poor, which is also a feature of life in Paris ... " the very same questions that are being asked day in, day out about Europe. A writer tells stories that open readers' eyes, introducing them to... (Harper's Magazine)
Satellite Imagery Used To Identify Active Magma Systems In East Africa's Rift Valley Nov 12, 2009
Small surface displacements, which are not visible to the naked eye, were captured using InSAR, a sophisticated satellite-based radar technique. Using images from European Space Agency satellites ERS and Envisat, the team was able to detect the smallest ((<1 cm) of surface displacements at a very high resolution. (Science Daily)
• When you're hikin' keep an eye out for lichen Nov 12, 2009
When you're hikin' keep an eye out for lichen 111109 OUTDOORS 2 For the CCW I'm excited about lichen ... When you're hikin' keep an eye out for lichen Photo By Carla Petersen. (Juneau Empire)
Hogan's Blog: Veterans Day Commute Nov 12, 2009
Ferry Alert: We're are keeping a close eye on the ferry runs all morning ... Metro Transit Alert: We're keeping a close eye on Metro routes all morning. (KIRO TV, WA)
