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Jeanne Phillips: Blissful courtship now wedded drudgery Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:13AMDear Abby: I have been married to my second husband, "Greg," for 3 1/2 years. Before we married, Greg took me out on dates, we had wonderful conversations and a satisfying sex life.
Ready to hit the road Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:08AMAs thousands of Bay Area travelers prepare to hit the road this Labor Day weekend, they have a lot to contend with -- a hurricane named Earl expected to disrupt air travel along the East Coast, and major roadwork along Interstates 80 and 680.
Instant View: Payrolls fall by 54K, less than expected Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:05AMU.S. employment fell for a third straight month in August, but the decline was far less than expected and private payrolls growth surprised on the upside, easing pressure on the Federal Reserve to prop up growth.
7 Easy Steps to Losing Weight Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:01AMEach year, we resolve to get into better shape and fail. Here are 7 useful tips to help you achieve your goals
Who Owns That Cocktail? The Debate Continues Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:59AMOur story about food-world copyrights stirs up comments from everyone from Felix Salmon to Ezra Klein Cocktail - Intellectual property - Washington Post - Copyright - New York Times
Inventors Demo Ubiquitous, Hands Free Interfaces Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:58AMThe VMworld closing general session in San Francisco showcased potential advances in the user interface that may allow more direct interaction with computer systems.
Plan approved to boost solar in SoCal Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:58AM(AP:SAN FRANCISCO) The California Public Utilities Commission approved a plan by San Diego Gas and Electric to build 100 megawatts of solar power.
Therapeutic Workshops to Highlight Opportunities in Biotech at 9th Annual BIO Investor Forum Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:57AMBIO announced preliminary speakers to be featured on Therapeutic Workshops during 9th Annual BIO Investor Forum, which will take place October 5-6 in San Francisco, CA. National meeting will concentrate on investment trends and opportunities in life-sciences, with focus on public and venture-stage growth companies. Therapeutic workshops will address specific topics such as antiretroviral R/D ...
Not enough new ideas in gaming? You need to check this lot out Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:57AMAn abundance of sequels. Not enough publishers willing to take risks. Too many me too copycats. These are all gamer grumbles unlikely to go away any time soon. But don't despair.
Core Services Corporation Supports Oracle OpenWorld as Exhibitor for Eleventh Consecutive Year ... Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:57AMSOMERSET, N.J. - Next month, for the eleventh consecutive year, Core Services Corporation ("Core Services"), an Oracle Platinum Partner, will be a major exhibitor at Oracle OpenWorld in San Francisco. Core Services will showcase its Global Oracle Hosting Solutions as well as its Oracle Consulting Solutions. Oracle OpenWorld is the largest and most important conference for Oracle technologists ...
Audit: Calif. 'smart meters' mostly accurate Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:42PMSAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (AP) — An independent analysis of the electronic meter-reading system operated by California's largest utility says the devices are highly accurate, despite thousands of customer complaints. The report on Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s "smart meter" program was released Thursday at a meeting of the California Public Utilities Commission. The regulators had ordered the five ...
Court reverses conviction for migrant littering Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:41PMA federal appeals court in San Francisco on Thursday tossed out the conviction of an Arizona man who left water jugs for migrants as they passed through the intensely hot desert. San Francisco - Arizona - United States - United States courts of appeals - California
Appeals court reverses conviction for littering Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:41PMA federal appeals court in San Francisco on Thursday tossed out the conviction of an Arizona man who left water jugs for migrants as they passed through the intensely hot desert.
Activision and Cabela's Announce 'Hunt Across America Tour' Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:40PMCabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011 (Wii) Highly anticipated Top Shot Elite will be unveiled.
Packers and Ravens Poised for Dominance According to Madden NFL 11 Season Simulation Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:40PMMadden NFL 11 (Wii) Aaron Rodgers named MVP and Offensive Player of the Year; Houston Texans end playoff drought.
Rockies' Jimenez stuck at 17 wins Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:39PMSAN FRANCISCO — It was hard not to stare in amazement at the bravado. The ball didn't ricochet that far off catcher Miguel Olivo, certainly not far enough to advance.
For the Colorado Rockies, the Playoffs Start Now Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:39PMThat was a difficult series to take. With the win on Monday, the Rockies were riding high—3.5 games out of the wild card and gaining ground with a rare road win.
The Daily World | Taxonomy term | 8 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:38PMBY NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS The Associated Press SPOKANE -- Washington State quarterback Jeff Tuel played just six games as a freshman before he was knocked out with a knee injury, but coach Paul Wulff believes he can lift the Cougars from the bottom of the Pacific-10 Conference. Tuel has been named...
Pizarro: Feinstein a hit at Silicon Valley Leadership Group lunch Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:37PMThe U.S. Senator delivered a mixed bag of news about the economy for nearly 450 political and business leaders.
Chemistry a key element in San Francisco Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:37PMChemistry a key element in San Francisco
Behind the Scenes Hockey: Nine Unheralded NHL Enforcers Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:09AMAround the world of hockey, there are many words for them; "Down and Dirty", "Rough and Tumble", "In the Trenches", "Blue Collar players", and "Enforcers". But throughout the years of the NHL, fans and staff alike have always loved the hardest hitter, the nastiest fighter, or the trashiest talker. In fact, many players and coaches in recent times have become famous for their gritty side, such as ...
ReadWriteWeb Events Guide, 27 Aug. 2010 Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:08AMWe're always on the lookout for upcoming Web tech events from around world. Know of something taking place that should appear here? Let us know in the comments below or contact us . You can import individual events in the Events Guide into Google Calendar using the link beside each entry, or download the entire thing as an iCal file (which is importable into Google Calendar, Outlook, Windows ...
Fremont officer critical after shooting Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:07AMOAKLAND, CALIF. — Authorities say a Fremont police officer was in critical condition after he was shot multiple times while trying to serve a warrant.
Demolition under way for North Tahoe affordable housing project Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:05AMKINGS BEACH, Calif. — The Kings Beach Affordable Housing Project is in the first phase of construct this month with the demolition of two lots in Kings Beach, Placer County officials recently announced.
Top 10 technology merger mistakes Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:03AMAfter last weeks look at some of the most important mergers in the IT worldits time to look at the other side of the coin when mergers show managementmistakes.
Fremont officer critical after shooting Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:01AMAssociated Press - August 28, 2010 12:44 PM ET OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Authorities say a Fremont police officer was in critical condition after he was shot multiple times while trying to serve a...
W. Volleyball. Balanced Offense Leads Kansas Volleyball to Victory Versus San Francisco Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:59AMRedshirt freshman Caroline Jarmoc served up five aces and added six kills as the University of Kansas volleyball team swept San Francisco 3-0 Saturday morning during the Bluejay Invitational.
Mother of three brings 'family-based' pole dancing to Antioch Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:55AMANTIOCH -- Moving in time to soft R&B music, Jennifer Hicks wrapped herself around a vertical pole and struck a pose 5 feet off the ground. A short distance away, her 2-year-old son, Porter, tottered around a pole of his own in imitation.
Small Talk: The family that paints together... Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:55AMIf the most mundane thing in life is to watch paint dry, then one would think Erik, Ken, and Mathew Rice are bored to tears. All three family members first picked up paint brushes in their preteens, and now together they are owners of Payless Painting in Pleasant Hill.
Skateboarding Dog Visits AT&T Park Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:53AMSAN FRANCISCO, (KCBS)_ If you think your dog knows some neat tricks, wait until you get a load of Tilman. KCBS Reporter Mark Seelig checked out an amazing K-9 performance before hundreds of people along San Francisco’s Waterfront. Tilman isn’t your average English bulldog. In fact, this five-year-old pooch likes to skateboard! Owner Ron Davis [...]
Chefs Folse, Tramonto team up in New Orleans Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:05PMLife in Chicago for award-winning chef Rick Tramonto was great except for all the snow, so after 25 years he's leaving behind his restaurants and heading for New Orleans.
NFL moving forward with 18-game season Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:05PMATLANTA (AP) — NFL owners are eager to increase the regular season from 16 to 18 games. The players aren't so sure.
Former Bell City Manager Robert Rizzo pleads guilty to drunk driving Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:04PMRobert Rizzo, the former Bell city manager who resigned last month after The Times disclosed his base salary of nearly $800,000, pleaded guilty Wednesday to driving under the influence of alcohol.
Fans Line Up To See Bob Dylan SF Show Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:04PMBob Dylan is continuing his tour throughout the Bay Area Wednesday night, playing a small show at the Warfield in San Francisco. But there is a catch. All tickets are general admission and will be made available at the box office starting at 5:30 p.m. The concert is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.
Herhold: The tricky relationship between governors and their planes Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:03PMA plane is a nice perk. But in tough times, governors like to prove their frugality
New Lutheran group likely to rise from discord Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:02PMMINNEAPOLIS — Richard Mahan and Anita Hill are both Lutheran pastors who were inside a Minneapolis convention hall last summer when delegates for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America voted to allow non–celibate gay and lesbian pastors.
Google plugs free PC-to-phone calling into e-mail Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:02PMJeff Chiu Jason Toff, marketing manager for Google Voice, demonstrates how to make a call from a red phone booth at the Google office in San Francisco, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010. Google plans to promote the Google Voice service by setting up red phone booths at universities and airports scattered across the United States.
Calif. Bill Protects Clergy Opposed To Gay Marriage Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:00PMClergy who refuse to sanction same-sex marriages would be protected under a bill sent to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's desk by the state Senate.
CSU rebuts report that it mismanaged public funds Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:00PMSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California State University officials are rebutting reports that foundations affiliated with the system held and mismanaged taxpayer money.
Harvin back Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:59PMMinnesota Vikings receiver Percy Harvin has returned to practice for the first time since collapsing on the field last week because of a migraine headache. Minnesota Vikings - Percy Harvin - sport - Football - NFL
Malika Saada Saar: Craigslist Response to Girl Survivors of Domestic Sex Trafficking Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:08AMCraigslist needs to do more to prevent the trafficking of young girls on its website. The "adult services" section must be shut down until a solution to this problem is implemented.
URS Corporation Issues Statement on Settlement of I-35W Bridge Litigation Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:08AMSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--URS Corporation (NYSE: URS) today issued the following statement regarding its settlement of the I-35W bridge litigation: “URS has reached an agreement that fully resolves the plaintiffs’ legal claims against the Company with no admission of liability or fault by URS. The I-35W bridge collapse was a tragedy, which the National Transportation Safety Board concluded ...
49ers Flatten Favre, Beat Vikings 15-10 Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:08AMAlex Smith and the Niners get the better of Brett Favre. Alex Smith - Favre - NFL - sport - San Francisco 49ers
Train kicks back into full gear Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:07AMThere's something dainty and delicate about California band Train's style. With a tight rhythm section behind Pat Monahan's high-tones, however, they sound like well-seasoned cats with warm chops and a firm handle on songcraft. Check the latest, Save Me, San Francisco , for comfirmation. by T. Ballard Lesemann There's might be something faintly elitist about pop-rock band Train. The California ...
Long time Bay Area TV anchor Dave McElhatton dies Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:07AMLong time Bay Area television and radio anchor Dave McElhatton has died at the age of 81.
Baseball UPDATE: How Hampton Roads players are faring in the pros (through 8/22) Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:06AMPitcher Level Team Org. W-L ERA G (IP) H BB SO Mike Ballard AAA Oklahoma City Rangers 5-7 4.89 26 (99 1/3) 126 32 63 Trey Barham A Stockton (Calif.) Athletics 3-1 2.08 53 (60 2/3) 54 18 49 Bill Bray MLB Cincinnati Reds 0-1 5.29 22 (17) 15 7 18 Dexter Carter A Eugene (Ore.) Padres 0-0 5.15 15 (43 2/3) 50 14 38 *Dan Hudson MLB Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 2.12 4 (29 2/3) 22 4 27 Patrick Kantakevich A ...
With eye on Favre, Harvin, Vikings ready for distractions Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:05AMEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Vikings have had an eventful week. Brett Favre finally showed up. Then Percy Harvin had a severe migraine headache attack that sent him to the hospital. But
URS Corporation Issues Statement on Settlement of I-35W Bridge Litigation Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:02AMSAN FRANCISCO----URS Corporation today issued the following statement regarding its settlement of the I-35W bridge litigation:
BlackBerry crumble: Why RIM is in trouble Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:00AMIn many businesses, it's not the worst thing in the world to be second or even third biggest.
League of Legends Leads the Pack of Finalists for the First Annual Game Developers Choice Online Awards Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:00AMUBM TechWeb Game Network, organizers of the Game Developers ConferenceÂ® Online , have announced the nominees for this October's first annual Game Developers Choice Online Awards, revealing that Riot Games' League of Legends is leading the pack, having been nominated for a total of four awards.