Starz aligned for film festival Nov 17, 2009
It can pack hotel rooms with filmmakers from across the country and line film lovers up out the doors of movie theatres for days on end, all the while entertaining and informing audiences. Britta Erickson, festival director for the annual Starz Denver Film Festival, said, A film festival is an 11-day period when you can sit back in your chair and travel to all these different places in the world. (UCD Advocate, CO)
End of the road for an icon of Route 66 Nov 16, 2009
He says he's ready to "pass through the portal." Three songs Jethro Tull's "Life is a Long Song," The Doors' "Moonlight Ride" and Felix Mendelssohn's "A Midsummer's Night Dream" will be played at his funeral. He will be cremated, with some ashes split between the family farm's cemetery and the Pacific Ocean lapping at the Santa Monica pier. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Will China's Consumers Save the World Economy? Nov 15, 2009
On an ordinary Wednesday morning, customers steadily stream into the showroom, briefly open and close the doors to the displayed minivans, manufactured by a joint venture between General Motors and two Chinese carmakers, and then march over to the front desk to plop down their money. While salesmen in the U.S. struggle to move cars off their lots, Xu Zhanrong, the deputy general manager of the Xi'an dealership, can barely keep the Wulings in stock. (Time.com)
Smile and the world smiles with you Nov 15, 2009
For example, instead of having room numbers, we paint pictures on the doors so that when they get lost, itll be easier to recognise where they are and that will give them a sense of control. After all, we can remember visuals and smells up to 70 years old instead of something that happened seven minutes ago. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Five Places: As green as it gets Nov 14, 2009
Tip: Visit midweek or when the doors first open to avoid crowds. 4 Chez Panisse Cafe and Restaurant, Berkeley. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
World ACTion Festival informs UNCW students Nov 12, 2009
Her personal multicultural experience opened the doors to the other speeches. A group of students from a crime against the community class presented facts on child soldiers in fighting countries. (The Seahawk, NC)
Report: 10 states face looming budget disasters Nov 12, 2009
AP Photo - FILE - In this Friday, July 19, 2009 file photo, security guard Suresh Sonpaki walks in front of the doors of a closed Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office in San Francisco. California's ongoing fiscal crisis has attracted national attention, but a study warns that nine other states are barreling toward similar economic disaster. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Would you take a survey with your lunch? Nov 12, 2009
Carnegie Mellon University opened the doors yesterday to its Research Cafe, a 1,700-square-foot lab on the second floor of Downtown's Fifth Avenue Place ... When the doors opened yesterday, curious lunchtime patrons trickled into the outer lobby area. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hanford HIV clinic open till July Nov 11, 2009
The county will dip into reserves to keep the doors open until June 30, said Deb West, assistant county administrative officer. Officials met with Wong to discuss how to to keep the clinic open after June 30. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
- FROM THE DESK OF ... ‘Love thy neighbor’ and help out 0 Nov 11, 2009
The doors to the fellowship hall open at 5 p.m. People are invited to wash up, or just visit until the message starts at 6 p.m. After a brief service the meal is served. Much of the food for the meals is donated by church members, or people in the community. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Deployed soldier victim of fraud Nov 10, 2009
Police helped the daughter board up the doors and windows, but it didn t stop the burglars. They returned the next day and took the rest of the items. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Is the NSA spying on U.S. Internet traffic? Nov 9, 2009
"But virtually every area of the NSA's buildings that contain sensitive operations require you to go through a mantrap with retinal and fingerprint scanners. All of the sensitive offices in NSA buildings have them." The description of the opaque Plexiglas-like doors in Bridgeton, Aid said, indicates that the doors are likely infused with Kevlar for bulletproofing -- another signature measure that he said is used to secure NSA facilities: "You could be inside and you can't kick your way out. You... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Zenyatta beats the boys to stay perfect Nov 9, 2009
Not her own start, a beat slow and only at Smith's urging, when the doors finally opened. I thought, Oh God, no, not today, Smith said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Gordo's role in wall's fall Nov 9, 2009
Once known for knocking down the Berlin Wall, the expat Australian journalist Gordon Elliott is these days perhaps better known in the US for knocking on the doors of unsuspecting New Yorkers and offering to cook them dinner. Based in New York, where he heads a lifestyle-television production company, the one-time Good Morning Australia host confirmed that as a reporter in Berlin for Fox Television's A Current Affair two decades ago, he gave his news coverage more than a helping hand. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Victim's Daughter Speaks Out About 'Distraction Thefts' Nov 8, 2009
"When the doors opened one of them dropped a magazine and stepped on his foot while the other guy reached into his side pocket and took his wallet," Schwartz said. When he realized his wallet was gone, so were the suspects. (W-USA News, DC)
California libraries - where the action is Nov 8, 2009
But when the doors do open, according to Library Director Barbara Roberts, there's a "crush of humanity" waiting to get in. The Seattle Public Library is facing significant cutbacks in its hours of operation, but it's still managing to come up with creative programming designed to lure in a new generation of library users. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Brighton: Fun, Sun, and Candy Floss Nov 7, 2009
Kissing gates" allow people to pass but not the sheep. Along the way, walkers may stumble upon some mysterious chalk art. Since prehistoric times, locals have scratched away the topsoil from these hills to expose the chalk underneath. The Long Man of Wilmington depicts the outline of a man holding what looks like two staves, one on either side. At 230 feet tall, he is one of the largest representations of a human being anywhere. I've been told he s a sun god opening the doors of heaven, or a... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Lionsgate Music, in Association With Matriarch/Geffen Records, Announces Release of Soundtrack to Lee Daniels' Highly Anticipated Film PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE Nov 6, 2009
television series Crash, featuring music from Paul McCartney and The Doors, the third season of AMC's Emmy-winning series Mad Men, scored by the critically lauded composer David Carbonara, and its live musical revue, Mad Men Live Revue, which premiered last fall to rave reviews at Los Angeles' El Rey Theatre, with more productions upcoming. Buzz up. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cab companies: Over-charging is illegal Nov 6, 2009
There is a phone number on the doors of the vehicle and also a cab number. Manager for Irish Cab Barry Marcucci said the rate is $3 for people traveling within a three-mile radius of campus. (The Observer, IN)
Steele Cage MMA returns to Collin County Nov 6, 2009
The doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the first fight scheduled to commence at 7:30 p.m.. To purchase tickets, go to. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
53 Charged in NYC Open-Air Drug Market Nov 5, 2009
May I suggest that Black American Society check an see who the father to Jim Morrison lead singer of the Doors was. Who were the parents of the lead singer of Buffalo Springfield was. (CBS News)
Sad to see closure of Hollywood Cafe Nov 5, 2009
On Oct. 26, the doors on the Hollywood Cafe closed and our unique city has lost an icon that has been here since before I was born. The atmosphere was joyful and '50s music that stirred mine and many other hearts at 6 a.m. in the mornings has gone silent. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Cough leads to swine-flu fist fight on New York Subway... Nov 4, 2009
"No one got the conductor -- it just seemed like a shouting match -- but as the train pulled into 42nd Street, the coughing woman spit on the other, provoking what sounded like a punch from the reaction of the crowd (we didn't directly see it). Then the cougher attempted to exit the train as the doors were open, but the second woman grabbed her by the back of the hair, violently yanking her down to the floor.". Top New York News Photos. (The Drudge Report)
Herding Squirrels: Pay no attention to the mom behind the curtain Nov 4, 2009
The first customers through the doors of D'Amici - it means "of friends" in Italian - early each morning are farmers, though they complain to 25-year-old owner Sam Rubio that the TV is on CNN. They prefer Fox News Channel. How to maintain a healthy mother-daughter relationship. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
OUR VIEW: Rosebud Theatre patrons deserve better treatment Nov 4, 2009
HisChild wrote on Nov 3, 2009 5:46 PM:" mhs82, if all the people who bought tickets for 2010 lost all that money and it didn't help keep the doors open, what do do you think would? How do support crooks who take the money and run? ". Harry Potter wrote on Nov 3, 2009 7:04 PM:" Jo wrote on Nov 2, 2009 9:28 PM:" Wasn't it just about 3 weeks ago that some of us got flyers in the mail showing Kenny Rogers and asking us all to purchase upcoming 2010 tickets. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Tip-Off Luncheon at the Overton Nov 4, 2009
The doors will open at 11:30 AM with the program beginning at Noon in the Ballroom. The event will showcase appearances by Texas Tech head coaches and. (Texastech.com)
Lyndall on 'Top Billing' Nov 3, 2009
Lock the doors and dive under the duvet. We bring you the scariest movies for Halloween. (iAfrica.com)
It's time to end the use of gay slurs in hockey Nov 3, 2009
As well as I fit in behind the doors of a dressing room, I had pursuits that made me seem different. I kept a journal while I played. (USA Today -- Sports)
'We're pretty much broke' (602) Nov 3, 2009
A Concerned Citizen wrote on Nov 2, 2009 9:30 AM:" To Mr. Rolando Reyes and the rest of the board. I want to inform you the obstetrics department does not have 16 beds to go to 8 with. Being on the Board you should know what they have. So just for the record. OB has 1 regular bed, 2 labor beds and 1Obs/triage bed. I think that would add up to only 4 beds and then sometimes they have to move a mom to Med/Surg or ICU. (which is not fair if you are that mom). I think that there are too many old... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
HBO filmmakers get inside Obama campaign Nov 2, 2009
He just seemed so unflappable and what you wondered was, I wonder if behind the doors it s like the war room, you know, everybody s cussing at each other and they re furious, Norton said. When you got around behind the private spaces with them, it was the same. (KHOU.com, TX)
More of this story Nov 2, 2009
Quiksilver, owned and operated by the Miura family who was honored Wednesday by the Kaua i County Council for 100 years of doing business on Kaua i, celebrated that event by opening the doors to its newest store at the Kukui ula Shopping Village. From its roots of selling manju, senbei and mochi, Quiksilver joins two retail stores at the Kukui Grove Center and the plantation era building that is now the Deja Vu Surf Outlet in Kapa a.. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Get your groove on at Disco Fever -- Lootery 2009 Nov 2, 2009
The doors open at 5 p.m. and the first ticket is drawn at 6 p.m. Free food is served all night with drink specials available from the bar. The host for the evening will be none other than Ron Travolta aka Ron Stoner decked out in his best white leisure suit and platform shoes. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Hate crimes law attacks Christians Nov 2, 2009
When God s word is declared illegal and the gospel of homosexual activists is now federal law, the doors have opened to more hazards. That is another facet of the homosexual agenda being pushed by liberal activists with one foot already in the door: They want to eliminate the Defence of Marriage Act and eventually want both same-sex marriage legalized federally in the other 44 states where it is not (an episode of Sony Pictures Television s The Newlywed Game 2009 (GSN) featured a celebrity show... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Friends, family to hold cancer benefit for longtime foster parent Nov 1, 2009
Carolyn Busick ran a house with four biological sons, two adopted daughters and a constant stream of other kids passing through the doors. They had as many as eight foster children living with them at one time along with their own brood. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Ask the pilot Nov 1, 2009
Nobody was killed, but had more of the doors been blocked or slides not deployed (as it happened, two of the slides were unusable, as were both rear exits) or had flames spread more quickly. Descending toward New York, our pilot told us we were passing over Bridgeport, Conn. (Salon)
New preschool possibility in Southlake Nov 1, 2009
The doors that lead to the classrooms are accessed by fingerprint scan. The rates for the school vary by the age of the child and the amount of time they are at the school. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Horrors of Dating: Karma Oct 31, 2009
SexyCool - The Doors of the church are open ... SexyCool - The Doors of the church are open ... SexyCool - The Doors of the church are open. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Google Chrome: The Fast Browser With Slow Adoption Oct 31, 2009
To make matters worse, the doors of most workplaces, particularly large enterprises, remain closed to Chrome because it lacks basic features that IT departments need. While Google will remedy these two issues at some point, there are other obstacles to Chrome's adoption that may be harder to fix. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Is Lindsay straight again? Oct 31, 2009
Last Upd: 11:04am 30 Oct 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
New preschool possibility in Southlake Oct 31, 2009
The doors that lead to the classrooms are accessed by fingerprint scan. The rates for the school vary by the age of the child and the amount of time they are at the school. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Honduran rivals reach deal to resolve political crisis Oct 30, 2009
Shannon said Honduras needed to regain foreign support to legitimize the November polls, adding that such support would ensure Honduras' "reintegration in the international community and (reopen) the doors of international financial institutions.". 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Different concept rolls out at Fresno auto show Oct 30, 2009
"The whole idea [behind the show] is to get people in the doors and thinking about a new car, whether they're in market today or in a few months.". currentstory = 1690851 thisstory = 1670835 currentstory = 1690851 thisstory = 1670850 currentstory = 1690851 thisstory = 1669869 currentstory = 1690851 thisstory = 1669056 currentstory = 1690851 thisstory = 1669055 currentstory = 1690851 thisstory = 1668614 currentstory = 1690851 thisstory = 1666920 currentstory = 1690851 thisstory = 1667821... (Fresno Bee)
Macy's celebrates 2 Valley grand openings Oct 30, 2009
In Visalia, Macy's estimated that 800 poured through the doors within 15 minutes. The Golden West High School drum line in Visalia and Clovis' Reyburn Intermediate School marching band in Fresno led crowds into the stores. (Fresno Bee)
Run, trick or party your way to the nearest Halloween activity Oct 30, 2009
The doors open at 5:30 p.m. Saturday with an early bird session starting at 6:50 p.m. ... From 7 p.m. Friday to 12:30 a.m. Saturday, all ghouls age 21 and older that go through the doors at the Wyoming Center Equality Hall will receive a free drink. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Tewksbury Council on Aging plans Foxood trip Oct 28, 2009
The doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are available at the door at $10 per person. Entertainment for the evening will be provided by the Fred Manzi Band; and, there will be a Halloween Costume contest at 7:30 p.m.. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
'Sideshow' car stunts take deadly turns Oct 28, 2009
"They're playing music loud, hanging out windows, driving 80, 90, 100, going side to side and around cars, driving with the doors open, doing doughnuts, whatever," says Vanessa Velasquez, 22, of Hayward, whose cousin was one of the victims of the recent crash. "They're showing off their cars, how loud their stereos are, how fast their car can go, how close they can go to another car," said Koriana Torres, 17, a high school student from San Lorenzo. (Florida Today)
Aggies host annual scrimmage tonight Oct 28, 2009
The event is free of charge, and the doors open at 6:30. The biggest thing that jumps out at me right now is we can t guard anyone, Morrill said at the end of the first week of practice. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Season ticket holders for Rosebud's 2010 schedule won't get money back Oct 28, 2009
When investors decided to close the doors, those customers got their money back. We re exceptionally disappointed, we re extraordinarily sorry, we re very, very sad, Oldfield said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Pop Music's 5 Best Halloween Songs Oct 28, 2009
Curtis might have idolized the Doors' Jim Morrison, but he struggled to instill the same emotionality in his vocals that the Lizard King could manage most times. On "Day Of The Lords," Curtis and his formidable bandmates have finally found a sonic vehicle that suits his dry delivery. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Diploma advert ruled 'misleading' Oct 28, 2009
The radio advert stated: "When you're thinking about what qualifications to take, have a look at the Diploma ... a qualification for 14-19-year-olds that's accepted by all universities.... The Diploma, opening the doors to university and work." ... The accompanying text said: "The Diploma, opening the doors to university and work... an Advanced Diploma, equivalent to 3.5 A-levels, can get you into any university.". (BBC News -- UK)
Only action can remedy nation’s ills Oct 28, 2009
It is the kind of thinking that would have stopped the civil rights movement in its tracks, that would have kept women in the kitchen or the steno pool, that would have prevented labor unions from forcing open the doors that led to the creation of a vast middle class. This passivity and sense of helplessness most likely stems from the refusal of so many Americans over the past few decades to acknowledge any sense of personal responsibility for the policies and choices that have led the country... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Mommy war and peace: It's personal Oct 27, 2009
The first customers through the doors of D'Amici - it means "of friends" in Italian - early each morning are farmers, though they complain to 25-year-old owner Sam Rubio that the TV is on CNN. They prefer Fox News Channel. Breast cancer two words you never want to hear. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Fundraising has down side in Hawaii economy Oct 27, 2009
The Friend of the Library of Hawaii's "Keep the Doors Open!" drive has raised $95,061 so far. The fundraising initiative is separate from the group's ongoing effort to collect donations for library programs not otherwise included in the system's operating budget. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Playing For Keeps Oct 26, 2009
The doors to our schools. The left often dons the coat of righteous indignation because it tends to give one an air of civility. (Townhall.com)
Student celebrate Metro with prom Oct 26, 2009
When the doors open, all 160 prom-goers jostle in, packing into every nook and cranny, every seat and open space. Soon after the train departs for Clayton, the singing startstheres no DJ at this promand dozens join in for Build Me Up Buttercup and other upbeat songs. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
In NSW it's sex without an X Oct 26, 2009
It is a venue perhaps better known for playing host to post-match celebrations for rugby league players, but tonight the doors of The Bourbon in Kings Cross will open for a very different Sydney crowd as the new venue for the resuscitated DIVA awards, to be hosted by the comedian Julia Morris. The event, known for the past 18 years as the Drag Industry Variety Awards, threatened to disappear after the non-profit company that ran the awards, Divacom, faced being wound up. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
White....SHHHH Don't Say That Word Oct 26, 2009
wrote on Oct 13, 2009 5:58 PM:" You know how recovering addicts must first admit they are addicts to move towards recovery, same way for racist. You must first admit you are one before you can move towards PRODUCTIVE race relations...It's hard for a wife to forgive a cheating spouse when she keeps finding numbers in his pockets...same thing with blacks, it's hard to work towards forgivness when racism is so in your face all the time. Maybe when my well mannered son is grown he can walk next to a... (New Iberia, LA)
* Greens unite, protect and besiege Oct 25, 2009
In addition, we must find new methods to protect Taiwans small and medium enterprises to prevent the lifeblood of Taiwans economy from being washed away by China once the KMT throws the doors wide open to Chinese businesses. Protecting local areas also involves protecting local culture. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Local haunt: T&D staffers investigate paranormal claims at Arts Center Oct 25, 2009
Brian put a recorder in the elevator, and when the doors closed, you could see the light under the elevator door and the shadow of the recorder. We were sitting directly in front of the elevator, on the other side of the room. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
MUCH OBLIGED Oct 25, 2009
Regretfully, I am forced to close the doors at Gary's. Economic conditions and the recession have forced everyone to watch their budget closely and drinking and eating out is somewhere families have had to cut back. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Obama Declares National Emergency for H1N1 Oct 25, 2009
For instance, federal rules do not allow hospitals to put up treatment tents more than 250 yards away from the doors; if the tents are 300 yards or more away, typically federal dollars won't go to pay for treatment. Administration officials said those rules might not make sense while fighting the swine flu, especially if the best piece of pavement is in the middle of a parking lot and some medical centers already are putting in place parts of their emergency plans. (CBS News)
Culture comeback Oct 24, 2009
"It was a nightmare. But thank God it's over now. "This time when I opened my shop I did roaring business, earning 300,000 rupees ($3,617) over three days of Eid," he said with pride. In this market, other shopkeepers were similarly busy selling music cassettes and DVDs to eager customers. "I am a music lover and even during Taliban times I listened to music in my room with all the doors closed," said Amjad Khan, 32, busy selecting his favourite CDs. Swat has always been the centre of art and... (BBC News -- South Asia)
Microsoft Opens First Retail Store Oct 24, 2009
Customers are greeted by cheering employees as the doors to the first Microsoft retail store open Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Customers are greeted by cheering employees as the doors to the first Microsoft retail store open Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (Fox News)
Ben Vereen: Song, dance and dive man Oct 24, 2009
I was told that even if I beat down the doors I would never get the role of Chicken George, that they would never use a song and dance man. I tried out anyhow. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Home Garden rallies for help Oct 23, 2009
The group held a fundraiser last month, but it brought in just enough money to keep the doors open for another month, Horn said. The group has sought a $12,000 grant through a local Rotary Club, but has yet to hear back, she added. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
