LifeFiles: The Life Of A Mono-Tasker Sep 3, 2008
That's what they do in Belgium to the people who fall out of the sky: put 'em to work underground mining waffles. I'll bet you never think about that sort of thing when you're eating breakfast, do you. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Project Blue Book: the Search for UFOs Sep 3, 2008
The sky was clear except for a few small cumulus clouds ... After five minutes, she said the objects, with two in front followed by three in the rear of the formation, disappeared into the southwestern skyline. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Transcript from Coach Fitzgerald's Weekly News Conference Sep 2, 2008
"Well, was the Big Ten player of the week on special teams and he wasn't our special teams player of the week, was. (Simmons) had 63 kickoff return yards and a 40-yard return, he made a tackle on a kickoff and an assisted tackle on a punt. was our freshman of the year on special teams and he continued that level of play. Demos punted the ball well and we executed our sky punt situations extremely well. I was pleased to see him come back off of an injury and the kick the ball the way he did on... (Nusports.com)
Gustav weakens, hits Louisiana coastline Sep 2, 2008
As Hurricane Gustav crashed into Louisiana today, there was hardly a cloud in the sky over Washington County. And while the county could use some rain, local officials were breathing a sign of relief that the storm avoided Texas so far. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Sun Makes History: First Spotless Month in a Century... Sep 2, 2008
Last year Svensmark's "SKY" experiment claimed to have proven that galactic cosmic rays -- which the sun's magnetic field partially shields the Earth from -- increase the formation of molecular clusters that promote cloud growth. Svensmark, who recently published a on the theory, says the relationship is a in climate change than greenhouse gases. (The Drudge Report)
Why Seniors Need More Natural Light Sep 2, 2008
Sunlight can enter our dwellings and be balanced through the use of windows, doors and skylights. According to Joe Patrick, senior product manager with VELUX America, studies conducted in Denmark show skylights admit 30 percent more light than vertical windows in dormers, and provide the drama of a sky view that can't be achieved with vertical windows ... "Skylights also offer much more privacy than vertical windows without taking up valuable wall space that can be used for decorating or... (Pekin Times, IL)
Bryan McCabe finally headed to Panthers Sep 2, 2008
Edmonton's John Estacio will act as guest conductor when the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra performs his song The Powerplay Fanfare on Monday afternoon as part of their Symphony Under the Sky Festival. The Tampa Bay Lightning signed Andrej Meszaros to a six-year contract on Saturday, securing the services of the defenceman they picked up a day earlier in a trade with Ottawa. (CBC.ca)
Aerial images prove existence of remote Amazon tribe Sep 2, 2008
When it returned a few hours later they had painted themselves red and fired arrows into the sky. "They must have suffered some sort of trauma in the past and must know that contact is not a good thing," Fiona Watson, of Survival International, said. (Yahoo News -- Anthropology and Archaeology)
Montegut Levee holds so far Sep 2, 2008
A portion of the roof at State Police Troop B headquarters has been peeled off, exposing the sky from the inside. Chats, Boards & Blogs. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Hearts joined by air tragedy Sep 2, 2008
The granite memorial is engraved with the names of the dead and the epitaph: "They have been joined to the sky and the sea.". . (Toronto Sun)
Luck amid violence Sep 1, 2008
She has learned why it rains and how candles work and that there is another explanation for the sun and the moon rising besides God personally placing them in the sky each day. She has taken up field hockey, and lacrosse, and swimming, and basketball and can run faster than a lot of boys. (Boston Globe)
Dodgers' Kent needs surgery on knee Sep 1, 2008
Candice Dupree had 24 points, leading the host Chicago Sky past the Detroit Shock, 82-81, in overtime. Detroit's Katie Smith scored 23 points to become the third player in WNBA history to reach 5,000 points. (Boston Globe)
Ronaldinho dazzles but Milan stunned by Bologna Sep 1, 2008
"The result was fair because we weren't able to close out the match but a draw at a difficult ground is not a big drama," he told Sky Sport. "I'm not super happy but the team didn't play badly.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
2 million flee coast... Sep 1, 2008
By late Sunday afternoon the sky had darkened here and tell-tall breezes had begun to blow through the eerily deserted streets. There was no traffic, no pedestrians, and no open storesor restaurants. (The Drudge Report)
'Game' to get people walking again Sep 1, 2008
As Andy Long walks through the unfamiliar city streets his eyes are on the grey buildings ahead of him and the sky above. He knows the road ahead is smooth so has no need to look at his feet. (BBC News)
A census report-And it's not good Sep 1, 2008
The sky was so blue, the weather warm. What a day it was. (San Francisco Chronicle)
* Beijing locals protest dump Sep 1, 2008
Other protestors were from the New Sky Universe and Berlin Symphony tower blocks. Property costs about 14,000 yuan (US$2,045) a square meter, well above the Beijing average. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Make a choice of candidate in key election Sep 1, 2008
Promising the sky There are promises that no one in elective office can fulfill and problems that are beyond the reach of political solutions. Public officials can accomplish realistic goals, but voters should not expect miracles and candidates should not promise them. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Editorial: Political signs & free speech Sep 1, 2008
Everywhere you go, you see signs promoting Blue Sky power. These are yard signs stuck in people s lawns, proclaiming that they proudly pay extra for their electricity because wind power costs more than the conventional kind. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Katrina Miller's cross-country bike journal Sep 1, 2008
We could still look out at the night sky and see God in the stars, but we wouldn't know the intricate calculations and calibrations that make the universe so incredibly fine-tuned and able to sustain life on our little planet. The only problem with being "civilized" is that we abuse what we've been blessed with, taking all to excess and supersizing it. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Gathering of crows is murder (to) most fowl Sep 1, 2008
Above us, hundreds of crows filled the sky ... But on the ride home, as I raved about the sky show, McGuckin returned to his warning that the crows will soon drive away every other species, turning San Diego into a one-bird town ... I've got to kick it up a notch, McGuckin said, glancing at the sky. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Bidding adieu to summer season Aug 31, 2008
HAMPTON BEACH, N.H. - The light comes suddenly, like a switch being flicked in the sky ... "Of course, not everyone is so melancholy. For Galvin's friend Linda Hamill of Warren, for instance, summer is simply a state of mind. "My summer never ends," she asserts. (For example: Spurning 30-degree weather, she sets up tents and stages picnics in her living room.) "Even in the winter, it's a party," she explains before navigating the uneven terrain back to the boardwalk.As the sun-soaked masses... (Boston Globe)
It's time to watch -- and wait Aug 31, 2008
Anticipation level: Sky high. "Easy Money" (CW, Sundays at 9). (Boston Globe)
McClellan Saw Storm in White House Katrina Strategy Aug 31, 2008
Louise Radnofsky reports on politics ... Saddam Hussein did not just fall from the sky. (Yahoo News -- Tropical Storms and Hurricanes)
What are Americans really doing online? Aug 31, 2008
Sky News New Zealand - Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008. Information Week - Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008. (Financial Post)
NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Aug 31, 2008
and the late Sky Olson. Six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren are scattered throughout the country in New York, Illinois, Arkansas, Texas, California and Alaska. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Ashikaga is tipped to fight out the Epsom with stablemate BankRobber, as Kiloton shows class Aug 31, 2008
While the sky might be the limit in the future, there are no group races on the horizon just yet for Kiloton. Martin is targeting a restricted sprint at Rosehill in two weeks' time for Kiloton's next start. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Is India an outlet for Sotheby's unsold art? Aug 31, 2008
It seems the prices that the 43-year-old artist wants are sky high and collectors and buyers no more want to pay such hyped prices for such small works. The dismay of the buyers and collectors at Oberoi Hotel in New Delhi was seen when a senior seasoned artist who wished to be anonymous said: "This is all marketing hype. There's nothing in this show.". (India Times)
Anti-United Nations measure stalls in House vote Aug 31, 2008
which tells us one thing: Nobody really give a "rocky mountain oyster" if the flag is waving or not in the Big Sky ... vegas vic wrote on February 24, 2007 8:56 AM must have been a heck of a winter in big sky country for these legislators to pass this legislation they have too much free time what a joke. (Yahoo News -- United Nations)
Lackluster win Aug 31, 2008
Alright, all you oh no, the sky is falling whiners, I don t expect to see you back on here in the coming weeks talking about how great Georgia is and how you were with them all along when you are complaining about a game in which we led the other team 38-0 at one point and won by three touchdowns and a field goal. By Cuz. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
OPP keep watchful eye on the roads this long weekend Aug 31, 2008
Meantime, the OPP will have eyes in the sky. One OPP aircraft will patrol eastern Ontario, while a second will keep watch on major highways in the south of the province. (680 News)
Green Party gets first MP Aug 31, 2008
The comments, from Harper's director of communications, Kory Teneycke, came a few hours after a surprise announcement from Green Party leader Elizabeth May, who has recruited a former Liberal, elected in the riding of West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country, to become the first Green MP.. May said that Blair Wilson, who was forced to leave the Liberal caucus last year to sit as an independent over allegations of improper reporting of election spending, will become the first Green Party... (The Gazette (Montreal))
Hundreds gather in Medicine Hat to bid farewell to soldier Aug 31, 2008
Under a cloudless sky, hundreds of people holding Canadian flags lined the streets of Medicine Hat on Saturday to silently mark Sapper Stephan Stock's final journey through his adopted city. Sapper Stock, 25, originally from Campbell River, B.C., was among three 1 Combat Engineer Regiment troops based in Edmonton who were killed Aug. 20 in Afghanistan when a roadside bomb exploded near their armoured vehicle. (Globe and Mail)
Black Australia's doing fine, says G-G Aug 31, 2008
"I suspect that about 350-400,000 of those are already integrated satisfactorily into the country," General Jeffery said in a farewell interview on Sky News. "Integrated to such an extent that you don't hear about them, they're doing what we would look upon as normal jobs, living normal Australian lives.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Scare ’em straight Aug 31, 2008
He visited Sky View High School and North Cache 8-9 Center on Friday morning. I want everybody in here to take a good long look at my face, Von Behrens told the North Cache students. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Rockies place C Torrealba on 15-day DL Aug 31, 2008
311 with three homers and 16 RBI in 32 games with the Sky Sox. Torrealba was hitting. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Notes: Coach gets a challenge Aug 31, 2008
The Big Sky does not allow challenges, but Big Sky teams can ask for a challenge when playing road games against FBS teams. "I thought we broke the plane," Zamberlin said, "so what the heck we got to lose?" Idaho State trailed 35-7 at that time. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Bay Saint Louis Marks One Storm, Readies for Another Aug 31, 2008
With that said, Mother Nature interfering with our lives is a way of life that we will continue to endure, because we love this community and the daily blessings we receive -- with a beautiful and peaceful sunrise in the mornings, a sky streaked with pink and purple, a sun that burns brightly on more days than rain clouds can obscure. Our faith in God continues to be strong, our energy renewed, and our sleep more peaceful. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Where Palin Made Her Name Aug 31, 2008
It's a perfectly Alaskan lake: still waters ringed by evergreens and saw-toothed peaks, staged beneath a wolf-colored sky. You can just make out Palin's house a stone's throw from the public launch at the Best Western Hotel, by the red and white floatplane on the small dock out front (the governor's husband is a pilot in addition to being an oil worker, commercial fisherman, prior Iron Dog snowmobile endurance race winner, and self-anointed "First Dude"). (Time.com)
Obama Promises Change For America Aug 30, 2008
"Obama took sky-high expectations and brought them down to ground level with a tremendous political speech that tried to connect with the concerns of average American voters," said CBSNews ... Fireworks lit the night sky as Obama accepted the cheers of his supporters. (CBS News)
Angels to fly at air base's last show Aug 30, 2008
And way up in the sky - 12,500 feet up, to be exact - the Army's Golden Knights will hop out of an airplane, parachute downward, and try to land on a dot on the runway ... "It's amazing. In freefall, for me, it's the only thing that I can do [where] I'm totally unattached from anything. You're falling through the sky. There's nothing hanging onto you. For me it's a big refresher," said LaRoche, who is from Riverside, Iowa. (Boston Globe)
Coast Guard rescues 4 from Cape Cod Bay Aug 30, 2008
After more than two hours in the water, Sabatinelli spotted the orange helicopter in the sky, he said. "I knew right away they were looking for us.". (Boston Globe)
Rain, rain: Beijing pollution washes away Aug 30, 2008
"I did not think it was going to be like that. I have yet to see blue sky or sun. I thought maybe there was going to be a small smog layer in patches, but it's literally a haze," he said. Other athletes said they have had no choice but to cope. (FOX 11, AZ)
Salt Plains of Salar de Uyuni Boliv... Aug 30, 2008
Herds of llamas and the more elegant vicunas roam the Andean countryside while huge cacti stretch up towards a cloudless blue sky. Travellers can soak in hot springs, watch flocks of flamingos feeding in the lakes and observe the simple but hard life of Andean villagers. (Suite101.com)
Guild to have rally in front of Dayton Daily News offices Aug 30, 2008
Our proposals have been very modest we ve not asked for pie in the sky, he said. There s problems and we can work together, but we want to be treated fairly. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Scientists Discover Why Flies Are So Hard To Swat Aug 30, 2008
Astronomers have added an application to Google Earth that allows users to not only look at detailed pictures of the night sky at their convenience. . (Science Daily)
Obamania reaches fever pitch as all eyes follow historic event Aug 30, 2008
THE sky was cloudy but it was business as usual on 125th Street, the lively commercial area of Harlem where street vendors selling incense, shea butter and DVDs ply their trade alongside large chain stores such as H&M.. At first glance, Obamania was not in sight. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Wooten thrilled Aug 30, 2008
This is a risky move on McCain s part but I guess he and his handlers know what they re doing ... No pie in the sky for dem dreamers in November. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Liberals call for Costello to take over Aug 30, 2008
Liberal MPs are calling for Peter Costello to take over the leadership. News Limited says almost 700 supporters gave him a rousing testimonial last night and even backers of Brendan Nelson now want Mr Costello to lead the party. (Sky News Australia)
Jon WertheimTENNIS MAILBAG Aug 30, 2008
The former pro Dick Stockton and his wife Liz have launched a non-profit, The Blue Sky Foundation. Details to follow. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Citizen McCarthy swings Fairfax axe Aug 30, 2008
" Because of earlier deadlines, Glover had already filed his column when the strike began, but he would refuse to write if his deadline fell during any future industrial action. Yesterday afternoon, Herald editor Alan Oakley went on Glover's radio show to defend the sacking of Carlton and try to explain the strategy of the company. The next 10 minutes were excruciating as Oakley tried to avoid saying whether he would sack Glover if he, too, refused to file. While Oakley was being roasted, the... (The Australian)
Enhance Kitchen Lighting and Ventilation Aug 30, 2008
Another simple and economical upgrade often used is adding one or more venting skylights to fill the room with healthful natural light and passive fresh air. And since skylights don't take up wall space like vertical windows, more space is available for shelves or cabinets, or for decorating ... According to Steve Alfaro, CGP, trade business development manager with VELUX America, operable skylights, combined with operable windows, can provide even more natural light and fresh air to make... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
2) Cricinfo: Trescothick's Murray Mints have nothing on these 11 otherball-tampering substances Aug 30, 2008
Cricinfo - Weapons of mass destruction. Weapons of mass destruction. (Guardian Unlimited -- Sport)
London Buses Hit By Drivers' Strike Aug 30, 2008
London Buses Hit By Drivers' Strike. STRIKE ACTION Videos. (Sky News)
Hurricane-force winds, heavy rain hit Valley Aug 30, 2008
Unusually powerful thunderstorms generating hurricane strength winds ripped through the Valley on Thursday night, leaving a swath of mayhem shutting down two runways at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, damaging homes, splintering trees and seriously injuring at least one person ... Scattered debris forced the closure of Sky Harbor north and central runways but by 7:30 a.m. the North runway reopened. (AZCentral -- News)
Riverside Casino and Resort to Celebrate Two-Year Anniversary Aug 30, 2008
"On Saturday night we'll have the Journey tribute band "Wheel in the Sky"," Massa said. "Afterwards there will be fireworks and everyone is invited. We have people who come and park in the casino parking lot to watch." Sharon Hasselhoff, the public relations director at the casino, will be very busy on Thursday with the Golf for Injured Veteran's Everywhere (GIVE) foundation golf tournament and reception. (Lone Tree Reporter, IA)
The Convention: Redefining Change Aug 30, 2008
So many people had said that Obama needed to define himself, to put some pillars under that lovely bridge he sketches across the sky. Convention planners seemed headed in that direction when they devoted the first day to a ho-hum parade of old friends and colleagues who assured America that Obama is "one of us." If Ted Kennedy hadn't dragged himself off his sickbed and into battle like James J. Braddock, Pride of the Irish, battered, whipped, yet indomitable, the day would have evaporated into... (Time.com)
As Summer Ends, Flyers Brace for Airline Changes Aug 30, 2008
At Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, passenger Melinda Larson, a retired municipal worker, said she can afford the fare increases. What bugs her, though, are all the new fees. (Time.com)
Obama spells end to Bush-McCain era Aug 29, 2008
" Fireworks lit up the sky and confetti rained down on the venue as Obama wound up his address and was joined by his wife Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha. It was a riotous and colorful end to an improbably story that began some 19 months ago on the steps of the Illinois state Capitol when Obama declared his candidacy for the White House. No one remotely thought at that time that a black man whose name sounded like Osama stood a chance. Critics and courtiers marveled at the chutzpah of a... (India Times, India)
Aftertaste less bitter than some feared Aug 29, 2008
DENVER - The sky did not fall, and blood is not running in the streets of the Mile High City today as the Democrats decamp after a four-day national convention that produced drama, but little of the acrimony some had predicted. By most assessments, party activists needed only spackle, not major repairs, to fix the cracks that developed during a long and testy nominating contest, and enter the last stretch to the general election appearing united behind Barack Obama. (Boston Globe)
Game ball To The Defense in 34-0 Shutout Aug 29, 2008
This time the only thing the sky was full of for most of three quarters was interceptions. In his first start at quarterback, the redshirt junior threw four interceptions and completed 12 out of 22 passes for 106 yards. (GamecockInsider.com)
McClellan Saw Storm in White House Katrina Strategy Aug 29, 2008
Louise Radnofsky reports on politics ... Saddam Hussein did not just fall from the sky. (Yahoo News -- Tropical Storms and Hurricanes)
'Parlor Series' will highlight creative types Aug 29, 2008
The Nov. 13 event will feature a poetry workshop with Pietro DiGiorgio and Cheri Taylor, founder of Blushing Blue Sky, as well as music by Frank English. Just in time for the holidays, storytellers Pat Barnes and the DiGiorgios will present a poetic performance of the O. Henry classic, "The Gift of the Magi.". (The News-Herald)
Birders to keep eyes to the sky at Hawkfest Aug 29, 2008
Keep an eye on the sky next month and you're bound to see an abundance of feathered friends. Advertisement. (The News-Herald)
Visiting media tout Denver Aug 29, 2008
The light in the sky is beautiful, the architecture s interesting, the restaurants have been great, everybody s been friendly. The bars close a little early for my taste, but other than that. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
