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  • Compiled by CHOONG MEK ZHIN Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:14PMTHE Putrajaya Flower and Garden Festival is on until tomorrow at Precinct 2, Putrajaya. Themed “Roses are Forever”, this year’s event will showcase more than 60 species of roses, exhibited at the outdoor gardens and the Floral Pavilion as well as floral arrangements from 13 countries.
  • Cheer 2011 promises to be grander affair Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:12PMPARTICIPANTS of Cheer 2011 can look forward to receiving even more goodies thanks to sponsors like Starbucks, Perskindol, Momoe and RevitaLens OcuTec.
  • In honor of the Phillies' Vance Worley and his eyeglasses … Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:54AMRookie Vance Worley pitches tonight for the Phillies against the Mets, and he's had a superb year on the mound in the limited number of times he has started.
  • Smartec Premiere 16CH digital video recorder with Full D1 resolution in H.264 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:46AMBoston - Smartec STR-1674 network video recorder is designed to digitize, record and play back images from analog cameras of medium CCTV system. This DVR records video in H.264 with up to Full D1 (720x576 pix.) resolution at 400 fps of a maximum recording speed.
  • The Cooper Companies Announces Management Changes Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:00AMPLEASANTON, Calif. -- The Cooper Companies, Inc. today announced Eugene J. Midlock, age 67, currently senior vice president and chief financial officer, has indicated his intent to retire as chief financial officer on December 16, 2011.
  • Marginally Overlooked Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:08AMAngling coach Ian Gemson discussing how many anglers can overlook what's right in front of them, in the margins! It always surprises me how the margins seem to get overlooked.
  • NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP POLICE REPORT: Police kept busy with car burglaries, public urination and the report of a naked man Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:18AMThe following information was provided by the Newtown Township Police Department:
  • 4 Fantasy Gadgets for an even more Orgasmic 100 Sexiest Show Experience Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:17AMEntertainment :: Gadgets and Gizmos - Get to work, geniuses
  • Ryan Briscoe: Salvaging 7th feels all right after Toronto Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:17PMRyan Briscoe: It was remarkable for us to come back from two incidents during the race and finish seventh at Toronto.
  • The Cooper Companies Declares Cash Dividend Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:01PMPLEASANTON, Calif. -- The Cooper Companies, Inc. today announced that consistent with the plan approved by its board of directors to pay annual dividends, the Company declared a semi-annual dividend of 3 cents per share, payable on August 5, 2011, to stockholders of record on July 25, 2011.
  • Asia Optical to set up subsidiary for handset business Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:31AMAsia Optical, a Taiwan-based maker of optical lenses and digital cameras, will establish a wholly owned subsidiary, Asia Ether, specifically for integrating its operational resources with those of Ether Precision to compete for international business opportunities related to handsets, according to Asia Optical.
  • Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Pinkeye Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:31AM(HealthDay News) -- Conjunctivitis, commonly called pinkeye, is an infection or inflammation of the membrane that lines the eyelids.
  • Survey Sees Gender Differences in Vision IQ Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:26AMTHURSDAY, Oct. 7 (HealthDay News) -- When it comes to attitudes, habits and experience regarding eye health, it appears men really are from Mars and women are from Venus, a new survey reveals.
  • Biosynthetic Corneas Show Promise in Transplants Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:25AMWEDNESDAY, Aug. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Swedish scientists report that they've successfully implanted "biosynthetic" corneas in 10 patients, potentially paving the way for more accessible treatment for those with cornea-related vision problems.
  • CU & BOULDER'S BEST 2011: Entertainment (pt. 1) Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:18AMThe best entertainment spots in Boulder, as voted on by Colorado Daily readers, are as follows:
  • Health Tip: Protect Your Eyes From Corneal Abrasion Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:10AM(HealthDay News) -- Carelessly handled contact lenses, a low-hanging tree branch or a fingernail used to relieve an itch can scratch the eye's cornea, resulting in what is called a corneal abrasion.
  • An Affliction Of The Cornea Gets A Closer Look Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:49AMKeratoconus, which afflicts an estimated one in 2,000 teens and young adults, causes the surface of the eye to gradually thin and bulge outward into a cone shape. The result: badly blurred vision. Now, surgeons are refining treatments like the corneal transplant and exploring newer,...
  • 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...
  • Artificial Sight On View In London Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:03PMIf you find yourself in central London this week with a spare hour or two, drop into the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2011, it's on until the 10th of July, and there you will see an amazing exhibit about how scientists are using the latest technology to create "artificial sight" to help blind and partially-sighted people. Thanks to a volume consumer market, the technology behind ...
  • Scientists create glasses that expose what people are really feeling Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:56AMWe’ve all dreamt of having X-ray glasses to reveal to us things which we cannot see. But what if we had a device that could show us something deeper, some truth about the people we meet? That is now a reality, with a new kind of glasses that use real-time facial recognition technology to unmask a person’s true emotional state, reports Sally Adee in New Scientist. The implications of such a ...
  • Gaming Technology Used In New Glasses For Poor Vision Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 8:16AMAn Oxford University researcher is developing a pair of eyeglasses that will allow people with poor or limited vision to see again. The glasses, which use technology typically seen in smartphones and gaming consoles, is one of the main attractions of this year’s Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition in Britain. “We want to be able to enhance vision in those who’ve lost it or who have little ...
  • Ariz. washes away dust deposited by massive storm Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 7:32AMArizonans are calling it the mother of all haboobs — a mile-high wall of ominous, billowing dust that appeared to swallow Phoenix and its suburbs.
  • Rare, massive dust storm engulfs Phoenix Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 2:14AMPHOENIX — Arizonans are calling it the mother of all dust storms.
  • 100-mile-wide dust storm sweeps Arizona Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:17AMBy: Associated Press Arizonans are calling it the mother of all dust storms. The mile-high wall of ominous, billowing dust that appeared to swallow Phoenix and its suburbs is all that locals can talk about. ...
  • Shield your eyes from sun to ward off later vision-related problems Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:14PMWe all know the importance of guarding your skin with sunscreen, but what about protecting your eyes on these long, bright summer days?
  • Queenstown Camera Co Buys Arri For Ground, Helicopter Use Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:03PMSydney, 7 July 2011 – The philosophy at the Queenstown Camera Company is to provide the most up to date equipment available for hire and for this reason, the innovative team of Brett Mills, Ian Turtill and Paul Turtill recently purchased their fourth ARRI ALEXA camera to add to their existing ARRI film cameras.
  • Kiwi caught in massive Arizona dust storm Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:55PMA New Zealander caught up in a massive US dust storm says it was one of the largest ever seen in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Garvey Winegar: Looking for love could end gobblers' days Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:25PMEditor's note: This is an outdoors column written by Garvey Winegar. It appeared in the Times-Dispatch on April 5, 2000.
  • Giant Arizona dust storm one for the books Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:09PMPHOENIX — Arizonans are calling it the mother of all dust storms. The mile-high wall of ominous, billowing dust that appeared to swallow Phoenix and its suburbs is all that locals can talk about. It moved through the state around sundown Tuesday, halting airline flights, knocking out power to nearly ...
  • Protect your eyes from UV during hot summer weather Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 7:43PMThe dog days of summer can cause us to leave things to the wayside, but B.C. optometrists warn against forgetting eye protection. Warm temperatures can potentially expose seniors and people to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which can cause long-standing damage to vision.
  • Massive dust storm engulfs Arizona Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:36PMThe almost 2km-high wall of ominous, billowing dust that appeared to swallow Phoenix and its suburbs is all that locals can talk about.
  • Foxconn announces plans to expand investments in China subsidiaries Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:14AMTaiwan-based electronics manufacturing service (EMS) provider Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has announced it will increase its investments in its subsidiaries in China that manufacture components such as optical lenses, modules, handsets and batteries, with the total amount reaching US$175 million.
  • Architect, author, wears many hats Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 10:06PMPERKIOMENVILLE — As a child growing up in Warrington, Jack Althouse liked to build things.
  • NDP takes aim at BC Ferries CEO’s health perk Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 8:24PM$10,000 to cover medical expenses is ‘a bit over the top,' says North Coast MLA Gary Coons
  • IFJ Urges Hong Kong Police to Explain Arrest of Journalists Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 8:14PMThe International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) demands the Police Department of Hong Kong explains the detention of two journalists after they took photos of police escorting protestors from a demonstration in Hong Kong on July 1.
  • Nationals' top pick Harper leaves Suns, promoted to Double-A Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 7:23PMBryce Harper’s impressive stats earned the teenager a Fourth of July promotion Monday, moving on to Double-A as part of the Washington Nationals’ measured approach with last year’s No. 1 overall draft pick. Harper made his Double-A debut Monday, going 2-for-3 with a run scored and a walk. He played left field in Harrisburg’s 8-1 win over Erie. The 18-year-old outfielder was a hitting sensation ...
  • Smartec presented PTZ camera with IP68, 36x zoom lens and IR illuminator Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 4:16PMBoston - A distinctive feature of Smartec STC-3906 is its 360 ° rotation both in horizontal and vertical planes. Due to this feature, new PTZ camera can be recommended both for traditional CCTV systems and objects with extreme environmental conditions.
  • Eye on Health: Colored Contact Danger Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 3:32PMNicky Minaj, Lady Gaga, and Rihanna are all doing it, and we're not talking about singing. They have used cosmetic contacts to change the color of their eyes, and so have many of their young fans.  However, as one teen found out, the contacts don't come without risks.  
  • Washington Nationals Minor Leaguer Bryce Harper Promoted to Double-A Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 10:55AMIt seems that Washington Nationals first-round picks have a knack for shooting through the minor leagues. One year removed from Stephen Strasburg's firestorm of a minor league campaign, the Nats' newest highly-touted prospect Bryce Harper is already moving up to Double-A ball. According to a MLB.com release, Harper has been promoted to the Nationals Double-A affiliate, the Harrisburg Senators ...
  • Josh Hamilton: Is the "Blue Eyes" Excuse Legitimate for Daytime Struggles? Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 8:14AMMuch has been made lately of Josh Hamilton attributing his daytime hitting struggles to his blue eyes. This is all they talk about on sports radio in the Dallas-Fort Worth area—after the Cowboys of course. But is this a legitimate excuse? First, let's get it out on the table: Hamilton is awful in day games and he knows it. Over his career he has a batting average of .238 during the day, which is ...
  • Fireworks safety tips Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 9:41PMEverybody loves to "Ooh" and "Ahh" over the spectacle of a good fireworks display on July Fourth weekend. But, while these festive pyrotechnics are lovely, they're also dangerous.
  • Teen may need surgery after 'eye candy' drama Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 8:46PMA New York teenager may need surgery after contracting an eye infection from a $20 fashion accessory.
  • For Clintondale woman, a lifetime in the making(video) Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 2:08AMAlthough Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s poem, “Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be” takes an ironic turn, for artist Elizabeth “Libby” Russell-Kulcsar, the irony is that the best waited for her 92nd year.
  • Berryhill on a roll, wins twice in Mills tourney Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 1:04AMMidland Berryhill Post 165 hasn't won the Gabby Mills July 4th Invitational very often lately. But after two more impressive victories Saturday, Berryhill looks like it just might be the team to beat today.
  • Unbalanced schedule could alter race Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 12:08AMThe best chance the Wingnuts have to win the American Association Central Division this season might be to become the best team in the South Division.
  • 'Shops are selling them like eye candy': says step-mother of girl, 14, who needs cornea transplant after wearing $20 ... Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 4:02AMErica Barnes, from Queens, New York, may have to undergo the operation after the cheap contacts she wore only once scratched the surface of her right eye, causing an infection.
  • Parker River wildlife refuge offers free programs Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 2:56AMNEWBURYPORT — The Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is offering the following free programs. Space may be limited and advance registration is required for all programs, unless otherwise indicated. Call 978-465-5753 to register. Registration is not complete until you receive confirmation from a staff member. Note that outdoor programs may be canceled if there is inclement weather. Visit us on ...
  • Perspectives: Medical care one of the biggest expenses for children Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:56AMNew father Josh Reebel said he and Tracy Carver purposely delayed having their first child, Alexander, who was born at Marietta Memorial Hospital Thursday.
  • Hold the backpage Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:20PMCompiled by MARY HANNIGAN
  • Costumed suspect robs Kroger employee Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:52PMAtascocita area crime summary