Put to the test Nov 20, 2009
The Civil Support Team travels with a Unified Command Suite that provides radios, computers, satellite access and phones. Oregon State Police Senior Trooper Gaylon Couch said the exercise was ideal for the OSP bomb squad. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Helping hands Nov 14, 2009
Sharla Bishop, chapter executive director, said the responsibilities include answering phones, filing and organizing. Computer-savvy applicants would be helpful, but Bishop said they can train those who aren t.. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
* On the secondhand prowl Nov 12, 2009
Shoppers looking for a smaller financial commitment can browse vintage Japanese rotary phones (NT$700 each), old photos and postcards (NT$30), or a View-Master toy from the 1950s (complete with circular slides) for NT$680. Daytime visitors might run into Chocolate, Lins gregarious schnauzer, or Meow Meow, her tabby cat who prowls the store. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Rare Degas bronze caps Grays auction Nov 6, 2009
Back in Cleveland, she found a job answering phones at Michael Wolf s auction gallery, working her way up to gallery manager and becoming a licensed auctioneer. In 1995 she moved on to Leslie Hindman Auctioneers in Chicago; Sotheby s purchased the firm in the late 1990s, and she was promoted again. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Local college enrollment surge a bright spot in the recessionBoth OIT, Klamath Community College are showing increases Nov 5, 2009
They decide how much they really need cell phones, cable, satellite and other electronic miracles. They do a sharper job of distinguishing between necessities and desires and there is a big difference. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
A tale of two teachers Nov 5, 2009
In English, I sometimes give out MP3 passes, so students can listen to their iPod (with head phones, of course) while creating a story in the Writing Lab ... Cell phones are great for facilitating the ;unexpected; in the classroom. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Veterans Day parade will be held Saturday Nov 4, 2009
Old cell phones to be recycled should be dropped off at the office in the freshman building. Senior workforce. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Atlanta cop's Decatur car museum Nov 3, 2009
This and more help celebrate an era when cell phones and mp3 players would ve seemed as outlandish as Dick Tracy s radio watch. And then there are the cars, a total of 18. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Art.view: Out from storage Nov 1, 2009
Once the sale started, as many as 22 employees worked the phones, taking bids from Italy and elsewhere in Europe, America and Russia. The first-floor terrace of the palace was tented for the event, and rows of folding chairs were occupied by a changing cast of paddle wielders, many of them dealers. (The Economist)
Local business ad reaches Leno show Oct 28, 2009
No phone phones keep ringing off the hook and bothering you; and. No bathroom If a business has a bathroom, people will keep coming in off the street to use it and not bother to purchase anything. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Pleasantview Benefit Sale Friday, Saturday Oct 22, 2009
Kalona Business Specialty Items - Appliance Barn- 14/15 cu ft freezer, Cedar Grove Fabrics-family cookbook, Buzz Miller Distributor, Eastside Feed, Everybody's Clothing, Farmer's Electric-tabletop grill, Farmer's Supply- John Deere toys, Gehman Photography-inspirational canvas wrap, Radio Shack- amplified cordless phones, Niff's Nature Nook-Roman Co angel statue, 1st Class Apparel-Red Hat Society bag w, Cherry Blossom-candle ing can, Willow Creek-Pumpkin Spice candle sories gift basket, Creative... (Kalona News, IA)
Events, happenings and Halloween Oct 21, 2009
Ink jet and laser printer cartridges, used cell phones and hearing aids will also be accepted. Those not living in a designated area can bring items to the Publix Supermarket parking lot at Belle Terre Boulevard and Palm Coast Parkway. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Friends of the library book sale is next week Oct 17, 2009
Old cell phones to be recycled should be dropped off at the office in the freshman building. Meals on Wheels. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Madison County police blotter Oct 14, 2009
When he decided to end it, the woman and her brother began calling his cell and home phones in a harassing manner. While Strickland spoke with the man, the woman called again. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Harvard to digitize 51,000 rare Chinese books Oct 11, 2009
In a digital age where news comes on cell phones and readers download e-books, three bookmobiles chug along the back roads of New Mexico, bringing a library to people who otherwise live without one. EDITORIAL: This week, celebrate your freedom to read. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Around Town: A great, 3-D night with Buzz and Woody Oct 9, 2009
This was in the days before cell phones or pagers. Imagine doing that now. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Wyo co. recycles vintage phones, seltzer bottles Oct 6, 2009
His company, Russell Johnson Imports/Art Thang, sells vintage telephones and seltzer bottles recycled by families in Argentina ... Since the day 12 years ago, at a flea market in Buenos Aires when Johnson spotted a man selling antique seltzer bottles, hes worked with families throughout Argentina to collect, clean, refurbish and distribute not only seltzer bottles, but vintage phones, apothecary bottles and resin jewelry as well ... Upon his return to Argentina, Johnson started a business... (Gillette News-Record, WY)
A panoramic view of every nook and cranny Sep 18, 2009
New Samsung Phones 3 new Samsung touchscreen mobile phones have arrived: , , 4 carriers. We've got them all. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Armless, legless student gets by with a little help from man's best friend Sep 9, 2009
12:00 AM CDT on Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Meg Farris / Eyewitness News. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Sep 6, 2009
Cyclones, phones and the narrowest refugee camps. Why the world of fashion is proving popular on screen. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
To the Mall ... and Beyond Aug 29, 2009
Or maybe she phones first ... While the store's expansive inventory of hammers, gloves, power drills and bolts is proudly displayed, most visitors probably wouldn't notice that Palo Alto Hardware is powered by solar panels, uses fluorescent lights and accepts recycled cell phones, DVDs and printer cartridges at its "Green Kiosk." Recent additions include rain barrels and cheaper and longer-lasting LED lights. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
The X Factor: Manila's Footwear Expo Aug 18, 2009
It's hard not to find joy within the expansive Grand Thrift House, tel: (63) 920 962 3079, run by a family of antique and curio collectors expect vintage Elvis posters, brick-sized cell phones and secondhand photography books (if you're lucky, you'll find one that features a youthful Imelda Marcos cavorting with Madame Mao). Pop-culture fiends will delight in Sputnik, tel: (63-2) 709 1867, which sells local and international comics as well as vinyl toys, while fans of vintage furniture will find... (Time.com)
EBay, GM set to start car-selling trial Aug 12, 2009
By BY RACHEL METZ, AP Technology Writer - Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:07AM EDT. Add articles about technology to your My Yahoo. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
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EBay, GM set to start car-selling trial by AP: Yahoo. EBay, GM set to start car-selling trial. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
A household name Aug 10, 2009
"We consider ourselves advanced now. We have gotten phones with the push to talk," Brad said. "We've got one computer in all of this mayhem and it is hardly used.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Barbra Streisand To Auction Items For Charity Aug 6, 2009
A state law that will take effect soon prohibits the use of cellular phones in school zones, KPRC Local 2 reports. Two people are killed in a motorcycle crash, KPRC Local 2 reports. (Click2Houston, TX)
Unplug, escape with two great getaways Aug 4, 2009
But remember, there are no radios, no phones and no TV. Will a campfire do. Because of the remote location and extreme levels of fine guest services, all of this will set you back a pretty copper penny. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Joan Rivers Explores the Lifestyles of the Fabulously Rich... and Lucky When 'How'd You Get so Rich?' Premieres on TV Land on Wednesday, August 5 at 10 P.M. ET/PT Jul 30, 2009
Mardi Gras" who still lives in the same house as he did when he came into his riches, to a Telecommunications tycoon who built an empire by starting out going door to door selling cordless phones - all of these millionaires made their money in the most unexpected and interesting ways."How'd You Get So Rich. " is a six-episode series from Mark Burnett Productions and Zoo Productions, Inc. Mark Burnett, Barry Poznick and John Stevens serve as executive producers.Below is the episode rollout for... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New Jackson 'Thriller' Figure To Have Zombie Head Jul 18, 2009
Driving while distracted by cell phones, food and even your iPod increases the chances that youll be in an accident. Find out what that could mean to you when it comes to insurance costs. (KIRO TV, WA)
French banker's lover convicted Jun 18, 2009
Latest smart phones compared. Girl to sue over facial tattoos. (BBC News -- Europe)
Lodi City Council delays decision on eight proposed layoffs Jun 6, 2009
wtf wrote on Jun 4, 2009 7:59 AM:" The ideas of looking at cell phones and taking vehicles home are good ones. But, once again, all the chiefs want to make cuts in the indians numbers. What about Blair King and his assistant taking a cut? What about the attorney, Schwabauer, taking a cut? How much do these three people make again? ". peek wrote on Jun 4, 2009 7:54 AM:" Thank you JoAnne Mounce, Susan Hitchcock, and Mayor Larry Hansen for allowing more time to figure out a better solution. There... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Keeping calls classic May 13, 2009
Other phone companies also service a sprinkling of pay phones in the city ... Over the years, phone booths and pay phones have dwindled in numbers ... There s no doubt about it, but there is a certain population in society that still relies on the pay phones quite honestly. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
City Considers Pay Phone Ban May 9, 2009
City Council Wants Pay Phones Off Downtown Sidewalks ... Some members of the City Council believe the elimination of the pay phones will deter crime, while many citizens said it would only cause trouble ... The city wants to ban pay phones downtown on city property. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Scene & Herd: Houses and hydrangeas on town's calendar May 7, 2009
Jeff Drake, director of Successful Parents, will talk about preemptive actions parents can take to prevent risky online behaviors via Facebook, computer games, internet pornography and cell phones from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 21 at Harrington Elementary School. It is sponsored by The Lexington Center for Parents and Youth. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Moto co-CEO Jha defends pay to shareholders May 6, 2009
Mr. Jha defended the plan to split Motorola into two companies, one for cell phones and the other for the rest of the company's businesses, including cable set-top boxes, police radio equipment and networking gear. "They're two distinctly different companies," he says, adding that they have different characteristics, require different management skills and appeal to different kinds of investors. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Letters to the editor May 6, 2009
Fact: The tax was created in the 1970 s and was recently reauthorized to include cell phones. It also distributes monies back to communities whether they join the RECC or not. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Appraisers are less magician, more forensic detective May 1, 2009
And in this shaky economy, the phones ring often. "There's an urgency to sell things because a lot of people are nervous about losing a job," says Sharon Ring Rollins of Sugar Land, Texas, vice chairwoman of the American Society of Appraisers, one of the three main organizations that accredits appraisers. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Scene & Herd: Garden Club keeping town green Apr 28, 2009
Not only must teens balance homework, after school activities and sports, but the distractions and temptations of the internet, instant messaging and cell phones. Teens must learn self-management but still need support from parents and other adults. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Clear out your clutter and maybe even make a buck Apr 28, 2009
com) accepts everything from cell phones to laptop computers to iPods. Pack items in your own box, print a label from the site and ship. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Garage Sales Begin at Public Market Apr 20, 2009
Beginning this week, New York State Police and the New York State Thruway Authority are going to step up efforts to ticket people for using hand-held cell phones while driving. The local chapter of a national civil rights group is concerned over a new law in Rochester that members say is an invasion of privacy. (R News)
Birds of a feather - in this case, scavengers - gather together Apr 19, 2009
Also, it helps to put down the cell phones and CrackBerries and keep the pace leisurely. Serendipitous finds can occur any time, anywhere, but only if you are paying attention. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Need to know: Citigroup appointme... Mar 21, 2009
It expects to ship about 14 million phones in the first three months of 2009, far below the 24. 2 million that it shipped in 2008 s final quarter. (New York Post -- Business)
Experiencing the real Mexico and Caribbean Mar 20, 2009
There's the free-form pool fronting the property's private beach as well as colorful rooms (without phones) decorated in a Moorish meets West Indian style and featuring minibars and CD players. But with the charms of the surrounding fishing community of Treasure Beach so close at hand, staying put would be a mistake: Have breakfast at the local eatery, shop for crafts, and, on public holidays, hear local musicians performing before returning to the resort to enjoy the catch of the day. (MSNBC -- Travel)
An inside look at the Knights of Pythias Mar 18, 2009
When asked if the KP will end up like many other vanished fraternal organizations, Herman replied, We may be outdated like pay phones or Kodak film, but we arent ready to disappear yet we still have a need and purpose. you bet, we will still be around. (Nogales International, AZ)
Central hub helps house run smoothly Mar 3, 2009
The family workspace is a great storage spot and charging station for laptops, cell phones, digital cameras and handheld video game consoles. Hang shelves near an electrical outlet (you may need to have an outlet installed for this purpose) and line it with small bins or boxes to hold small electronics. (AZCentral -- Home)
UP FOR AIR: A bucketful on cookbook critics Feb 26, 2009
In Massachusetts, the law states that only school-bus drivers can t yak on their phones while transporting kids ... A recent study from Harvard University says that drivers using their cell phones cause 6 percent of the 636,000 traffic accidents that occur each year, an estimated 2,600 deaths. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
NYC launches program to encourage entrepreneurs Feb 19, 2009
The space will accommodate about 100 people and be equipped with services such as computers, phones, copiers, conference rooms and kitchen areas. Other initiatives include a venture capital fund that will give dozens of local entrepreneurs up to $250,000 in seed money in the coming years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
GM Sund travels with Hawks as trade deadline looms Feb 19, 2009
Sund has been feverishly working the phones to make sure there isn t a deal out there to improve the Hawks in advance of Thursday afternoon s trade deadline. Unlike many of his colleagues, Sund isn t presiding over a franchise desperate to shed big contracts in anticipation of crossing over the league s luxury tax threshold. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Phone/Internet costing 10 times Dunwoody's estimate Feb 18, 2009
The city will receive an estimated $8,000 from the sale of its current phones, though Hutmacher has recommended spending money left over in the lease account for the new city hall on Perimeter Center East to cover the $9,000 difference this year. It will be one of several budget adjustments that Hutmacher has said will need to be done as the city gets established. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Kids facing new nemesis Feb 17, 2009
A related issue girls sending provocative photos of themselves to boys is on the rise with the spread of camera phones with e-mail capabilities. Twenty percent of teens say they have sent or posted a nude or semi-nude photo of themselves, according to a recent survey by The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Smiley Central Studio Gives Kids a New Way to Express Their Creativity Online and Offline with Smileys Feb 14, 2009
35 billion smileys have been sent using e-mail, chat windows, blogs, social networking sites and mobile phones ... Communicate Share customized smiley emoticons with friends and family via email, IM and mobile phones. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Needham Briefs (Feb. 12) Feb 11, 2009
The Domestic Violence Action Committee is collecting old, used, unwanted or broken cell phones to be recycled, refurbished and donated to those victims of domestic violence for emergency use. Please drop off your cell phone at the Needham Police Department or the Needham Health Department. (Needham Tab, MA)
BETTER LIFE: More on sexual health Feb 11, 2009
Sexual health - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Cupid Countdown, Day 1: Keeping love alive. (USA Today -- Life)
Pokemon 10-Year Retrospective Feb 9, 2009
Ultrathin plasmas, watch phones, eco gear and more. The first look at this visually stunning sci-fi movie. (IGN Game Boy)
Merchandise, Pets, Furniture, etc. Feb 8, 2009
Most Classified Ads are now accessible viatext messaging on Mobile Phones and PDAs ... Create your own for publication in print, online and now on Mobile Phones. (The Palm Beach Post)
