JIM DOSON: The Afternoon Nap Revolution Aug 23, 2009
com : JIM DODSON: The Afternoon Nap Revolution. Updated: August 22, 2009 at 14:16 pm. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Lodi repossessor uses tact, skill to bring in motorcycles, trucks — even a Rolls-Royce (1915) Aug 15, 2009
Freitas' office desk is partially taken up by three computer monitors, along with a large iced coffee drink. A map of Hawaii hangs on one wall, and nearby are photos of his wife and two daughters. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Indoor Water Features Aug 10, 2009
These underwater bouquets add a unique touch to an office desk and they are a low-maintenance home water feature. The combination of moving water and indoor plants is very restful. (Suite101.com)
Punch in your attendance via chat Aug 2, 2009
You can be almost as productive as you would from your office desk with the help of some quick tools and, of course, the web. Online swipe-in. (India Times)
Slump puts famous film props on the block Jul 29, 2009
Schwartz has also collected thousands of pieces of vintage furniture, including art deco bedroom sets and office desks that were used on movie sets. Schwartz, who wrote a book about rattan furniture, points with pride to a set made famous by its weekly exposure on the "Golden Girl's." Nearby is a rattan chair seen with Marlon Brando in "The Godfather.". (CNN)
An Extraordinary Encounter with Cronkite Jul 24, 2009
" Cronkite died July 17 at the age of 92. SPECIAL REPORT Remembering the legendary CBS newsman Perspectives Thoughts on the legendary newsman from the world of news, politics and entertainment Stories (CBS) By Melissa Castellanos Sometimes the most extraordinary encounters happen when you least expect them. In my case, it was meeting CBS News legend Walter Cronkite. New to the Big Apple, coming from a small newspaper in Massachusetts and thrust into the bustling world of New York City, I was... (CBS News -- Evening News)
Reds fall on Manny's pinch-hit slam Jul 23, 2009
The Official Site of the Cincinnati Reds. Arroyo chased in sixth inning as Dodgers rally. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Prof. Henry Louis Gates and the Convenient Concoction of Racial Profiling Jul 23, 2009
In the telling, therefore, the Affirmative Action Officer, before whose office desk I stood, alarmingly asked whether I fully appreciated the gravity of my crime vis--vis the nonesuch legendary status of the narrator of the infamous documentary titled Wonders of the African World. I promptly responded that, indeed, Professor Gates was one of the few luminaries in the discipline of global African Studies whom I greatly admired but who, unfortunately, in recent years appeared to have... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Brad Pitt: Don't chat at the urinal; text instead Jul 19, 2009
" A question about viewing pornography at work is scanning a copy of Hustler magazine at an office desk. A half-eaten doughnut sits on the table in front of him. "Don't just look at it at work, bring in your old porn mags and scan them there. " Pitt writes in the magazine. "It's like converting your vinyl to MP3s. (CNN)
Cops say serial killer suspect slain in NC... Developing... Jul 7, 2009
38 Special out of his office desk drawer and said he was in the process of sending his wife and daughter out of town. When I went golfing over the weekend, a friend of mine carried a gun in his golf cart, said Sossaman, who for the first time in its 115 years bolted his newspaper s front doors Monday during daylight hours and put this sign up: Due to Current Circumstances, The Front Door is Locked. (The Drudge Report)
Synology Introduces the DS409Slim, the Most Compact, Energy Saving 4-Bay NAS on the Market for Home and Small Business Users Jul 6, 2009
5" hard drives which increases shock tolerance and reduces power consumption. The DS409slim consumes only 19 watts of power under normal operating conditions with all four hard drives installed. The smart fan design keeps the DS409slim's fan off under normal operations resulting in an extremely quiet Disk Station that is perfect for sitting on an office desk or in living room. "The DS409slim is one of the most versatile, energy efficient and stylish network attached storage devices on the... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Nurse finds a career in Graceful Aging Jul 5, 2009
RACINE COUNTY From her office desk tucked behind an empty kitchen, Delilah Souter explains why she runs her business out of a residential home. The building, a nondescript house behind a wall of trees and a rusty mailbox on 7500 Durand Ave., was supposed to be the newest home that her firm, Graceful Aging, Inc., would open for elderly people with Alzheimer s disease and other cognitive disabilities. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Marblehead High Class of 69 connects using Facebook, Internet Jul 2, 2009
For the past six months, from her office desk at lunchtime, or on the weekends, or from her home, after work, Estrich made it her goal to seek out as many former classmates as possible. It was really fun. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Waddell planning trip to Brazil Jun 25, 2009
Looking at a gallon-sized candy jar that's been on his office desk through most of his tenure, Waddell said he wished nothing but the best for the new mayor and board. "Kenny Rea gave me that jar 12 to 15 year ago," he said. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
12 stranded in Shenandoah River rescued by helicopter Jun 23, 2009
Lehman, who has been a flight paramedic for 14 years, said when Trooper 3 arrived, the crew could see a group of five stranded on a rock the size of an office desk. The water was splashing over them, he said. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Obama: More benefits for gay workers only one step Jun 20, 2009
"I believe it's discriminatory, I think it interferes with states' rights, and we will work with Congress to overturn it," Obama pledged, flanked by lawmakers and advocates at his Oval Office desk. Without that repeal, Obama's ultimate goal of extending health benefits would have to wait. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Citywide sale fueled by trunk-loads of inspiration Jun 5, 2009
The family will offer antiques, Oriental rugs, bikes, air conditioners, an office desk, stereo, books and Klipsch speakers. "We're looking to turn the garage into an art studio for the kids, so this will be a big help," she said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Sentinel Sunday Editorial: State parks aren't 'frills' May 31, 2009
Parks, museums and libraries belong to the taxpayers as much as state roads, bridges and even legislators office desks and chairs. They enrich our daily lives, especially now, when many families cant afford vacations or more expensive entertainment. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Floods turn $6M in spuds to duds May 27, 2009
"I've been in the farming business a long time, but this is the hardest lick I ever took," Baylor said while sitting at his office desk off State Road 100 in western Flagler County. As he looked through a file of photos on his computer that document the damage last week's rain caused to his fields, Baylor said he still couldn't believe what had occurred. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Ramgens technology may mean cleaner coal May 26, 2009
Ramgen Power Systems LLC Photo The heart of Ramgen;s carbon-compression machine is a titanium rotor that spins inside a steel casing the size of a large office desk. Related News. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Ramgen gets $20M in stimulus technology funds to capture carbon May 23, 2009
Ramgen Power Systems LLC Photo The heart of Ramgen;s carbon-compression machine is a titanium rotor that spins inside a steel casing the size of a large office desk ... The heart of the device is a titanium rotor with heat-resistant plating, spinning inside a steel casing the size of a large office desk. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Greater Goods Thrift Store moving May 22, 2009
The prior residents of the space have left behind eight beautiful office desks which Greater Goods would love to sell as a package to a new or growing business in the area. Call Joan at (732) 545-0768 for information on the desks. (NJ.com -- Times)
Cell phones, PDAs, private laptops used for public business subject to Open Records Act May 18, 2009
If a record is secret because it s on the mayor s iPhone, then so are documents on the mayor s own laptop even if he s conducting the public s business on it while seated at his office desk. Courts and attorneys general in other states have rejected the reasoning used by OSU officials, holding that it is the nature of the record created that determines if it is open to the public. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Crime Watch (98) Apr 30, 2009
THEFT: 1:38 p.m., Sunnyside Up, 116 N.W. Third St. Three bank bags containing about 500 in cash were taken from an office desk. Security footage showed a person open the drawer and take the money a few hours earlier. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Many ways to remember Stadium opener Apr 16, 2009
These are perfect for using as a paperweight on your office desk, sitting on a kitchen counter, or to decorate any room. Find gorgeous, exclusive photography that will be uploaded throughout the home opener and available by online ordering for $9. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Fit at 40? Fat chance: Study Apr 12, 2009
Fat chance - View From Venus - Sunday TOI - The Times of India. 12 Apr 2009, 0042 hrs IST, Saira Kurup , TNN. (India Times, India)
Woman watches home being burglarized over live Internet feed... Apr 10, 2009
Jeanne Thomas, 43, was seated at her office desk when two strangers appeared in her living room (the intruders got into Thomas's Boynton Beach house through a doggie door at the rear of the home, according to the below probable cause affidavit). Thomas, who set up the live video stream after her home was burglarized last October, immediately called 911 to report the burglary ( to listen to her conversation with a police operator). (The Drudge Report)
All dolled up Apr 3, 2009
The only thing available was the doctor s own office desk. The two prepared the desk and performed the surgery there in his office with the use of a flashlight. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Atoms take the trouble out of marking time Apr 3, 2009
The signal will be redoubled over the next year, which would make it even more likely you could receive the signal at that office desk where you can never tune in your favorite radio station. The U.S. Atomic Clock in Colorado is used by satellites to triangulate the positions of ships, aircraft and military weapons. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
QUEEN IPOD LOADED WITH OBAMA SPEECHES Apr 2, 2009
Brown gave Obama a pen holder carved from the wood of the HMS Gannet, sister ship of a 19th century Navy war vessel used on anti-slavery missions, whose oak was used to fashion the Oval Office desk. That marked the historic moment with a gift that was not only appropriate, but honored African-Americans. (The Drudge Report)
Two recent Clements burglaries are linked Mar 27, 2009
Once inside, the individual(s) rifled through office desks and storage containers. Owners are still taking stock of the property inside the building, at this time there does not appear to be any items missing. (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)
How to Drink More Water Mar 26, 2009
Have a bottle of water on the office desk, in the car and on the side table in the bedroom. Those frequently on the move should also pack a small bottle of water in the handbag. (Suite101.com)
More Internet predators are challenging agents Mar 22, 2009
On a recent winter morning, agent Jenniffer Price was working 43 cases, all stacked neatly on her Madison office desk. "We simply don't have enough cops on the street to do the work that needs to be done," Price said. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Pelfrey has Mets high on his future Mar 20, 2009
On a particular morning, following a Wilson start, he left his seat behind his office desk, walked to the door, closed it carefully and spoke in hushed tones, as if he thought his office was bugged. "He can be so good," McIlvaine said, unwilling to speak another sentence. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
James Humes: Obama Slams Churchill Mar 13, 2009
Another treasure presented to the U.S. president was the framed commission for HMS Resolute from whose timbers the Oval Office desk is fashioned a gift from Queen Victoria to President Hayes. A third was a signed first edition set of the seven-volume classic biography of Churchill by Sir Martin Gilbert. (Newsmax)
Boxford Police investigating hay theft on Lakeshore Road Mar 10, 2009
A Boxford police official said the hay bales, each about the size of an office desk, were valued at about $600. Boxford Police Lt. Robert Hazelwood said the thefts appear to have taken place over a period of months and was recently noticed by an employee working on the property. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Central hub helps house run smoothly Mar 3, 2009
These old industrial office desks are sturdy, stylish and can be painted any color. They offer a wide surface area, plus storage space for school and art supplies. (AZCentral -- Home)
Can CWs Ostroff Extend the Streak? Mar 2, 2009
On the wall right behind her office desk hang multiple posters featuring characters from the show in provocative poses. I just loved that campaign so much, Ms. Ostroff said. (TVweek.com)
Writers' Rituals - Deborah Sharp Feb 23, 2009
Varies, since I write in so many places, but right now at my upstairs office desk I see a flamingo in a Florida souvenir snow globe; a picture of my mama posed in Western regalia on a bull; and lots of outdated press passes tacked to a bulletin board. What was the first thing you wrote which was published. (Suite101.com)
Valentines reflections Feb 18, 2009
So we didn t see any beautiful bouquets on the office desks sent by husbands and swains. One wonders, however, if the holiday is wasting away because there are so many boxes of chocolates left on the shelves at the stores the next day. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Why does UGA need search firm to find coach? Feb 16, 2009
Remember, Adams spent half a million dollars on his office desk. By VeryOldDawg. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
He's Just Not That Into You Feb 13, 2009
He and Anna are about to consummate their lust on his office desk when Janine knocks on the door, wanting to make up by doing the same thing. Anna is hastily packed away in a cupboard, where she has to listen to the sounds of her lover changing partners. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Senate outcasts' roles fade in Juneau Feb 10, 2009
Con Bunde, whose office door and office desk both have signs declaring that "Whatever You Allow, You Encourage.". RUFFLED FEATHERS Only one of the minority members, Kenai Republican Sen. (Anchorage Daily News)
The Brown Bag is Back Feb 10, 2009
(ARA) - While the days of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches may be a distant childhood memory, the "brown bag" lunch is once again becoming a popular fixture on the office desk. With recent economic factors influencing food purchases, America is looking to the brown bag to save a few bucks. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
- Our Opinion: More of the same in Washington? (1) Feb 10, 2009
isurdoc wrote on Feb 10, 2009 1:45 AM:" I thought 54% of most informed voters voted for Obama knowing full well what many of us were saying about him learning on the job.I believe the guberment calls it OJT.Give the dude a break, at least he don have no stinkin wild eyed intern under the Oval Office desk, Nancy Peloser is that you, N..a...n....c......y.....Don't touch that red button it causes explosions. ". Please review our code of conduct below before submitting your comment. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Mr. President Feb 8, 2009
- Hines keeps a collection of lunchtime snacks in the top drawer of his office desk. Im an old bachelor, so Im used to eating whats around, Hines says. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Dennis Barsema talks about classes, young grads, Obama Feb 8, 2009
Dennis Barsema sits at his Department of Management office desk in Barsema Hall for an interview covering a myriad of topics recently. Barry Schrader - Daily Chronicle. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Nancy Franklin: Cable news captures the noise of the nation at the Inauguration. Feb 8, 2009
For four days, from the streets of D.C., from our office desks, and from our living rooms, Americans watched history being made. Keywords. (New Yorker)
