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Life through a new lens Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:22PMWendy Moody’s eye is like a magnifying glass. The fine art photographer prefers macro-photography, but more to the point, perhaps, she possesses the ability to expose the most intimate details of her subject by zeroing in on it with that macro lens.
A look back in time in Indian River County: July 17 Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:00PMA look back in time in Indian River County history.
Press Releases: Joint Press Availability With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:37PMJoint Press Availability With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Istanbul, Turkey July 16, 2011 FOREIGN MINISTER DAVUTOGLU: (Via interpreter) Distinguished members of the press, today we have a very important friend with us, and we are hosting -- and I’m very pleased to be hosting her in Istanbul and is Secretary of State of the U.S., Mrs ...
University of Guam offers scholarships for coming year Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:16PMThe Western Pacific Coral Reef Institute scholarships are available to resident students of Micronesia (Guam, CNMI, RMI, Palau, and FSM) studying biology or environmental science at the University of Guam. WPCRI anticipates funding three awards in the amount of $4,288 for undergraduates and $5,376 for Fall Semester 2011. The application can be downloaded from www.uog.edu/wpcri ...
Tour’11 St. 14: Big Win For A Big Belgian! Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:19AMAnother sunny day in the Pyrenees and that’s about the only good thing you can say for many of the riders today! Mega hard would better describe the day.
Las Vegas in Hollywood Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:10PMA couple years ago, I was called to be an extra on the NBC TV series "Las Vegas" with James Caan and Josh Duhamel. It was a wedding scene and they needed some extra folks to fill in, which is where I usually come in.
Shop Sells Contacts Without Presciption Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:35PMWanting an eye exam quick and cheap, a San Antonio woman walked into Main Optical. A couple of days later, with a headache setting in, she began second-guessing her decision to try out a new place and wondering whether the person who did her exam was qualified.
Deerfield and Lincolnshire calendar - July 15 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:11PMDeadline for items for the Community Calendar is noon Wednesday two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; fax it to (847) 486-7495; or e-mail it to jmolitor@pioneerlocal.com. There is no charge for ...
Magna Bank Buys Duntreath Land on Winchester Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:15PMMagna Bank has bought for $1.3 million 31.1 acres on Winchester Road in Germantown from Duntreath Partners in lieu of foreclosure. Memphis real estate...
Delta Cuts Service to Tupelo, 23 Other Small Markets Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:15PMDelta Air Lines Inc. has told the U.S. Department of Transportation it intends to stop flying in 24 smaller markets including Tupelo, Miss. Tupelo is ...
Facing History Reaches $1 Million Funding Goal Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:14PMAn anonymous donor last November pledged $1 million to Facing History and Ourselves – on the condition the organization match that amount in fun...
Collierville Eclectic Eye Celebrates Fifth Anniversary Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:14PMThe Eclectic Eye will celebrate the five-year anniversary of its Collierville boutique Monday, July 18, through Friday, July 22. The store, at 3670 S....
CORRECTING and REPLACING PowerVision Adds Medtronic as a Strategic Investor Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:53PMBELMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Contact information of release should only include two contacts: PowerVision Contact, Barry Cheskin, President & CEO, 650-620-9948 x212, E-mail: bcheskin@powervisionlens.com or Medtronic Contact, Steven Cragle, Senior Director, Corporate PR, 763-505-2345, E-mail: steve.l.cragle@medtronic.com. The corrected ...
Hospice chaplain knows what to say on a man's dying day Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:40PMHospice chaplain knows what to say on a man's dying day
Around Annapolis: Thomas Point Lighthouse offers glimpse back in time Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:42AMThe only link Howard Lewis has to the great-grandfather he never knew is a 100-plus-year-old hutch Charles Hartmann made when he served as a keeper's assistant at the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse. Lewis, who lives in Eastport, figures his ancestor passed the time when the weather was fair perfecting his craftsmanship of the carved mahogany piece. A volunteer with the U.S. Lighthouse Society ...
Star Magazine | Professional wrestling, and all its wackiness, returns to KCK Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:13AMThe ring is well-lit, the crowd reeling to see its favorite high-flying missiles. And the ropes? The ropes are ready. It will be only minutes before the first 250 pounds of accelerating flesh is tossed effortlessly into them.
More 'Walking Dead' Season 2 Zombie Preview Goodness! Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:10AMWell isn't this a fun week for fans of "The Walking Dead"? First, earlier this week AMC announced that they will air a special sneak peek of season two during this Sunday's season premiere of their acclaimed and award-winning show "Breaking Bad." Now comes a second behind-the-scenes video featuring special effects make-up designer, Greg Nicotero, [...]
Study Reveals Majority of Americans are not Taking Proper Steps to Care for the Health of Their Eyes Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:30AMThe results of recent, comprehensive research supported by Transitions Optical revealed that the majority of Americans are not taking the proper steps to care for the health of their eyes, and that awareness of both short- and long-term effects of UV exposure on vision is remarkably low.
Showa Denko (SDK) Completes Pilot Plant for Heat-Resistant Transparent Film SHORAYAL Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:55AMTokyo, July 12, 2011 - (JCN Newswire) - Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) has completed, within the premises of its Oita Complex, a pilot plant for its new heat-resistant and transparent film SHORAYALTM. SDK will start sample shipments for use in displays, including touch screens, and accelerate marketing activities in preparation for the start of full-scale commercial shipments.
New system for optimizing eyesight Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:15AMWith research and development assistance from the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) and seed funding from the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA), an Atlanta-based company is developing what it hopes will be the next-generation instrument for optimizing eyesight for the hundreds of millions of people who wear glasses or contacts - or who are candidates for corrective surgery.
Old reliable Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:05AMSometimes you just need some solid, authentic Mexican food to keep your taste buds happy and your stomach full.
Marlboro student pleads not guilty to voyeurism Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:23AMBRATTLEBORO -- Geoffrey R. Brodrick, 22, of East Hampton, N.Y., pleaded not guilty in the Windham Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court to four counts of voyeurism after a fellow Marlboro College student found his video camera in a co-ed dormitory bathroom.
ISO contact lenses Standard updated Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:29PMWith millions of people around the world using contact lenses, it is important to make sure that these are safe to wear. However, different countries may have different regulations, which creates confusion for manufacturers, suppliers, and even users. ...
Jawbone’s App-Powered Wristband Encourages Health, Wellness Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:06PMAccessory company Jawbone reveals Up, a hardware and software system that tracks your eating, sleeping and movements to give you a reading on your general health. The wristband, which is about the same size as a Livestrong strap, contains sensors to track your activities.
Eye Doctors Getting More Patient Complaints Due To Wildfire Smoke Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:58PMCRAVEN COUNTY Local eye doctors are getting a lot of patient complaints, more than usual since the Juniper Road Wildfire broke out almost a month ago. Doctors are doing what they can to help residents see the big picture a little more clearly.
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 7/13/2011 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:24PMRelease Time: For Immediate Release Location: James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:54 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for being here. I have a brief statement from the President on the attacks in Mumbai today. "I strongly condemn the outrageous attacks in Mumbai. And my thoughts and prayers are with the wounded and those who have lost ...
Non-Prescription 'Fashion' Contacts Can Harm Your Eyes Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:30AMTUESDAY, Oct. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Halloween is a popular time to buy over-the-counter decorative contact lenses, but they pose a number of potential risks to your eyes, including pain, inflammation, serious infection and permanent vision loss, warns the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Acupuncture Might Treat Certain Kind of Lazy Eye Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:57AMMONDAY, Dec. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Acupuncture may be an effective way to treat older children struggling with a certain form of lazy eye, new research from China suggests, although experts say more studies are needed.
When It Comes to the Head, No Hit Is Normal Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:36AMFRIDAY, Aug. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Tommy Mallon was hard-charging through his final high school lacrosse game in San Diego, running full-tilt downfield in pursuit of a ball.
Multifocal Contact Lens Not Ideal for Night Driving Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:34AMMONDAY, Nov. 15 (HealthDay News) -- People who wear multifocal contact lenses have more difficulty driving at night than those who wear glasses, a new study finds.
TV clown big hit with kids after job detour Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:25PMDick Beach and Jerry Carr had always wanted to be TV newsmen.
Not all contacts are sold legally Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 10:14PMContacts may seem harmless -- but they can be dangerous if not used properly. If you bought contacts from someone who is not a doctor, it's illegal.
Nestle to Buy 60% Stake in Hsu Fu Chi for $1.7 Billion Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:49PMNestle SA, the world’s largest food company, agreed to buy a 60 percent stake in Hsu Fu Chi International Ltd., a Chinese snack and candy maker, for S$2.07 billion ($1.7 billion) to tap rising demand for sweets among the country’s 1.3 billion people.
Traveling boys Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 8:12PMManchester City's Guy Assulin spent seven years running around the gleaming lawns of Barcelona's soccer academy. At age 12, the boy from Nahariya packed his bags and wandered off to the capital of Catalan in order to imbibe the fundamentals of the best soccer played in the world.
African Art: One Loss (Or Postponement?), One Gain -- And A Lawsuit Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 6:42PMWith the recent announcement that the Museum for African Art will not open on schedule later this year, but rather in the second half of 2012, there's a gap in the range of African art to be seen in New York. The much-praised Dynasty and Divinity: Ife Art in Ancient Nigeria traveling exhibition, which opens Friday at the Indianapolis Museum of Art after tours in London, Houston and Richmond, was ...
Samsung Trender SPH-M380 - amethyst (Sprint) Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:23AMIf you're trying to avoid a data plan, the Samsung Trender is one affordable messaging option, though one of Sprint's budget Android phones could prove a better value.
The Medical Minute: July is eye injury prevention month Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:08AMSummer is here and from lawn care and household projects to summer sports, there are plenty of things we find to keep ourselves busy during these hot months. And the best thing about July … the fireworks! But before beginning any of these activities, does it ever cross your mind to put on your sun or safety glasses?
Marriage mix-ups Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:00AMTHE writer-director of Happy Ever Afters is, I would guess, a fan of the classic screwball comedies What's Up Doc? and Bringing Up Baby.
Olympus Unveils Three Directrec® USB Microphone Devices for Stationary Professional Dictation Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:36AMThe DR-1200, DR-2200 and DR-2300 USB Microphones Deliver Improved Usability and Performance for Increased ProductivityCenter Valley, PA (PRWEB) July 08, 2011 Olympus has been innovating cutting-edge digital audio recorders for more than 40 years. Today the company introduces the second generation Directrec series, an enhanced line of three Directrec dictation devices. The new DR-1200, DR-2200 ...
You can get burned — in worst way — in cheap sunglasses Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:10PMWe all know the importance of guarding your skin with sunscreen, but what about protecting your eyes on these long, bright summer days? When I think about shielding my peepers with sunglasses, it's mostly from a style perspective: Can I really pull off...
U.S. Marine Corps calls on Williams to coach wheelchair basketball team in Wounded Warriors Games Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:17PMOn his laptop screen, Rod Williams traces a fingertip over a sea of faces. Softly, he recites the grim inventory of their injuries. 'Double amputee. Post-traumatic stress syndrome. Shattered legs and arm. Brain injury. Quadriplegic. Blind.' But look: All are smiling widely into the camera's lens. And so is Williams as he recounts his experiences in mentoring the U.S. Marines Corps wheelchair ...
More eyeing partial cornea transplants Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:56PMTHE 20-year-old son of MediaCorp artists Edmund Chen and Xiang Yun underwent a cornea transplant recently after a contact lens infection six years ago had badly affected vision in his left eye. But unlike a traditional operation to replace the entire cornea, Mr Chen Yi Xi, like more and more eye patients, opted for a partial cornea transplant. He did a procedure called anterior lamellar ...
Tech community shares opinions, memories about space shuttle program Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:16PMNASA plans to complete its final space shuttle mission Friday at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., by sending the shuttle, Atlantis, for a 12-day resupply mission to the International
Mystery bird: Ethiopian cisticola, Cisticola lugubris Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:00PMThis endemic of the Ethiopian & Eritrean highlands was recently elevated to full species status Ethiopian cisticola, Cisticola lugubris (formerly, Cisticola galactotes lugubris ; protonym, Sylvia (Cisticola) lugubris ), also known as the Abyssinian black-backed cisticola, photographed at the Gerfasa Reservoir, Ethiopia (Africa). Image: Dan Logen , 1 February 2011 [ velociraptorize ]. Nikon D300 ...
Lejeune water documentary receives standing ovation Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:03AMAn award-winning new documentary about a search for answers regarding a period of water contamination aboard Camp Lejeune received standing ovations at a screening recently inside the U.S. Capitol. The film, Semper Fi: Always Faithful, tells the...
Posey wants Fox for Teen Wolf cameo Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:07AMTyler Posey would like to invite Michael J Fox to cameo in the new TV adaptation of Teen Wolf. Related Stories Veteran of TV Anna Massey dies at 73 Man arrested near Paris Hilton home Enos not worried about US Killing Keegan one of the lads with Wanted Firth in talks to go into Trance?
Jesusland Author Unveils Truth Newsletter Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:32AMMEDIA ADVISORY, July 5, 2011 / Christian Newswire / -- Once again political and moral clarity has come to Jesusland. This time it is in the form of a newsletter dedicated to getting the truth out about the founding of our nation and the relationship of politics and religion.
Monkey steals camera to snap himself Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:45AMMonkey snaps himself in a variety of vain poses.
Selectmen make change to Cat Dam NOI Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 9:43AMThe Environmental 20 group came forward once again to the Board of Selectmen requesting a change to the Cat Dam Notice of Intent currently before the Conservation Commission. Although the change seems minor – a box checked to indicate the project involves wetlands restoration or enhancement – representatives from the group were on hand to push for the change.
Diabetes monitoring through teardrops Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 9:34AMEyes are a window into the soul but tears may prove a guiding light into our health.