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Mark Sullivan, PC World. Friday, November 20, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Chrome shines, Gore opines, staffs decline Nov 21, 2009
Nancy Weil, IDG News Service\Boston Bureau. Friday, November 20, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Oakland teen shot to death answering front door Nov 21, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009. (11-20) 18:20 PST OAKLAND -- When someone knocked on the door of his East Oakland home, 16-year-old Phillip Wright thought nothing of going to see who it was. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
California unemployment rate hits 12.5 percent Nov 21, 2009
California unemployment rate hits 12. Article:California unemployment rate hits 12. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Oakland man on death row dies in hospital Nov 21, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009. An Oakland man who was sentenced to death in 1993 for the point-blank shootings of a man and a woman over a drug deal has died in a hospital, prison officials said Friday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
'Room of Their Own': Mills College Art Museum Nov 20, 2009
Room of Their Own': Mills College Art Museum. Room of Their Own': Mills College Art Museum. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Ford, Subaru, Volkswagen Tapped as Safest Nov 20, 2009
In this image released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a 2010 Volvo C30 is seen during a roof crush machine pre-test on Oct. 20, 2009, in Virginia ... Ford Motor Co. and its Volvo unit received the most awards with six, followed by five awards apiece for Japanese automaker Subaru and German automaker Volkswagen AG and its Audi unit ... Ford's recipients include the Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS passenger cars and the Volvo S80 and C30 passenger cars and the XC60 and XC90 SUVs. (CBS News)
Marblehead police log: Nov. 11-16, 2009 Nov 20, 2009
Walk-in reported finding Volvo key on Middle and South streets 2:35 p.m.. MBTA bus got stuck when it could not get past truck parked wrong way on sidewalk, blowing insulation into business on Washington and State streets at 3:07 p.m.. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Its all relative Nov 20, 2009
We ve grown and expanded our business several times, he says of the Oldsmobile dealership founded by his father Milton and uncle Allan that has grown to include Volvo, Mercedes Benz and Buick. Not too many businesses go to the next generation anymore, especially in the car business. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Highway toll foes fall short on signatures Nov 20, 2009
Police did not identify the cyclist or the driver of the 2002 blue Volvo sedan involved. Police did not know the bicyclist s condition last night. (Boston Globe)
Lee Westwood holds advantage over McIlroy in Euro money chase Nov 20, 2009
In 1996 the Australian hit a famous shot in the tour s then-season finale, the Volvo Masters. Having broken his sternum in a car accident a month before the Spanish tournament he was obliged to hit a drive, one that was little more than 50 yards in length, to ensure he kept his third place on the order of merit. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ukrainian ex-prime minister's sentence reduced Nov 20, 2009
Ukrainian ex-prime minister's sentence reduced. Article:Ukrainian ex-prime minister's sentence reduced:/c/a/2009/11/18/BATK1AMQGD.DTL Article:Ukrainian ex-prime minister's sentence reduced:/c/a/2009/11/18/BATK1AMQGD.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
19 cars, SUVs receive awards Nov 20, 2009
Ford and its Volvo unit received the most awards with six, followed by five awards apiece for Japanese automaker Subaru and German automaker Volkswagen and its Audi unit ... LARGE CARS: Buick LaCrosse, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, Volvo S80 ... MIDSIZE CARS: Audi A3, Chevrolet Malibu (built after October), Chrysler Sebring (four-door with optional electronic stability control), Dodge Avenger, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Volkswagen Jetta (four-door), Volkswagen Passat... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dell's profit, stock drop Nov 20, 2009
By JORDAN ROBERTSON, AP Technology Writer. Thursday, November 19, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Allenby on course for big pay day in Dubai Nov 20, 2009
"It was nice. I played well. Hit the ball very well tee to green and just sort of cruised around. I think I only missed one green, which was the 17th, and I was just in between clubs there," said Allenby, who finished third in the Volvo World Matchplay and sixth in Castello Masters last month. The new grooves rule comes into effect from January next year, but Allenby decided not to wait that long.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Second Cy Young is historic Nov 20, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009. (11-19) 21:28 PST -- Giants starter Tim Lincecum, one of baseball's most dazzling and charismatic players, made history Thursday when he won baseball's highest pitching honor, the Cy Young Award, for a second consecutive season. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
49ers can even record with win over Packers Nov 20, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009. (11-19) 20:11 PST -- Despite his skill as a motivational speaker, Mike Singletary often resorts to platitudes when talking about the upcoming game being the most important one of the season for the 49ers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Obama Padding Diplomatic Ranks With His Donors Nov 20, 2009
Don Beyer, a Virginia Volvo dealer who raised $745,000, has been sent to Switzerland. Alan Solomont, a Boston-based investor who helped raise $500,000, ambassador to Spain. (Newsmax)
Dems hope Palin disrupts GOP's game plan Nov 19, 2009
Dems hope Palin disrupts GOP's game plan. Article:Dems hope Palin disrupts GOP's game plan:/c/a/2009/11/18/MNER1AMKDS.DTL Article:Dems hope Palin disrupts GOP's game plan:/c/a/2009/11/18/MNER1AMKDS.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Amarok cracks Dakar Nov 19, 2009
A blind artist teased us with glimpses of the all-new S60 - now Volvo bares all. Digg. (iAfrica.com)
SEC accuses Tvia exec of misrepresenting sales Nov 19, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009. (11-18) 15:05 PST -- A former executive of Tvia Inc. of Santa Clara inflated the company's revenue by $5 million by making side deals with customers and hiding them from company officials and auditors, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Why is Ford on such a roll? Nov 19, 2009
It is intresting that Ford has 6 cars in safety and Volvo has 6 ... Ford has a couple of advantages: most of their car platforms are shared globally so they are able to take advantage of top-tier engineering, including elements shared with Volvo and Mazda. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
‘New Moon’ units Nov 19, 2009
There s nothing better to complement your new license plate frame than a shiny new Edward Cullen Volvo. Yes, Swedish car company Volvo is holding a contest to give away a Volvo XC60, the car Edward drives in New Moon. (Boston Globe)
Ford, Subaru, VW lead safe-cars list Nov 19, 2009
and its Volvo unit received the most awards with six, followed by five awards apiece for Subaru and Volkswagen and its Audi unit ... Ford s recipients include the Taurus, Lincoln MKS, Volvo S80 and C30 passenger cars, and the XC60 and XC90 SUVs. (Boston Globe)
Area auto sales worst in 2 years Nov 19, 2009
Business ology - newsjournalonline. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Insurance institute salutes safe vehicles Nov 19, 2009
Ford and subsidiary Volvo have six winners, and Volkswagen/Audi has five. Detroit s Chrysler earned four awards, and two small cars from Nissan and Kia joined the ranks of the most-safe cars. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Drive On: Who's driving that Audi TTS? No one! Nov 19, 2009
The is giving its top safety pick today to 19 passenger cars and eight sport-utility vehicles for the 2010 model year, and Ford and its subsidiary Volvo received the most picks, six. The institute substantially reduced the number of awards compared with 2009, because of tougher requirements for roof strength. (USA Today -- Money)
Button signs with McLaren Nov 19, 2009
Last Updated: 03:11pm 18 Nov 2009. Life Insurance Quote. (iAfrica.com)
Chinese diners eat live fish on YOUTUBE... Nov 19, 2009
" In what freaking way is this in any way, shape, or form compassionate? (And please don't be obtuse by saying a fish is not a beast.) Just because PETA is often nutty doesn't mean there's no such a thing as cruelty to animals. This is incredibly cruel, and if you can't see that, there's something wrong with the way you're looking at things. This sort of thing desensitizes the conscience. Chris on November 18, 2009 at 06:31 PM I am by no means a PETA member, nor do I refrain from eating meat... (The Drudge Report)
Udder shock: Woman finds 650-pound cow in pool Nov 19, 2009
Udder shock: SC woman finds 650-pound cow in pool. Article:Udder shock: SC woman finds 650-pound cow in pool:/n/a/2009/11/17/national/a191842S89. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Fort Myers resident McNeill joins Shark Shootout field Nov 19, 2009
Fisher, who defeated Anthony Kim to win the Volvo World Match Play, is currently fourth on the European Tours Order of Merit and finished fifth at the U.S. Open. Poulter, winner of eight international titles, was runner-up at The Players Championship this spring and was 4-1-0 in the 2008 Ryder Cup. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Volvo Unions to Quiz Geely Officials on Financing for Purchase From Ford Nov 19, 2009
Volvo Unions to Quiz Geely on Financing for Purchase From Ford - Bloomberg ... Volvo Unions to Quiz Geely on Financing for Purchase From Ford ... Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Labor leaders at Volvo Cars will today press Chinas to disclose where its getting the financial backing for a bid to buy the Swedish carmaker from. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Mack, Volvo engines certified by EPA Nov 18, 2009
Both Mack and Volvo Trucks North America are part of the Sweden-based Volvo Group. Most Read Stories. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Putting several brands in one ad is a risky preposition Nov 18, 2009
He recalls Ford producing a multibrand ad for marques including Aston Martin, Jaguar and Volvo, but notes that it was ineffective because many consumers did not care that Ford was then the owner of Jaguar. Phil Thomas, marketing director, household and personal care, Reckitt Benckiser, is cautious for precisely this reason. (India Times)
Delivers on fun and fantasy Nov 18, 2009
Dragon Age: Origins delivers on fun, fantasy. Article:Dragon Age: Origins delivers on fun, fantasy:/c/a/2009/11/16/DD3M1AJOET.DTL Article:Dragon Age: Origins delivers on fun, fantasy:/c/a/2009/11/16/DD3M1AJOET.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen top list of safest new vehicles Nov 18, 2009
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is giving its top safety pick today to 19 passenger cars and eight sport utility vehicles for the 2010 model year, and Ford and its subsidiary Volvo received the most picks, six ... After Ford the Volvo, Japan's Subaru and Germany's Volkswagen and sister brand Audi came next on the list. (USA Today -- Money)
Truck driver killed in Mercer County Nov 18, 2009
Mr. Babiarz was driving his 2004 Volvo truck at about 7 p.m. when he drove off the traveled lane on Route 80 in Findley Township. He was hauling sheet steel at the time. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Vaccines on horizon for AIDS, Alzheimer's, herpes Nov 18, 2009
By LINDA A. JOHNSON, AP Business Writer. Wednesday, November 18, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
100K-pound crane topples, smashes Santa Rosa house Nov 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009. (11-17) 12:04 PST Santa Rosa, Calif. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
* Media vampires, beware Nov 17, 2009
You can now buy Twilight makeup (staining lip balm, US$18); a Barbie-like Bella action figure; and the themed Volvo (the pitch: What drives Edward Cullen May Soon Drive You). New Moon, which opens on Friday in the US and had already sold out more than 1,000 screenings, is expected to be one of the biggest movies of the fall. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Intel raising dividend 12.5% Nov 17, 2009
Intel raising its dividend 12. Article:Intel raising its dividend 12. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
S.F. meets goal of trees - but workers get ax Nov 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009. Call it a case of not seeing the forest for the trees. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Mercedes buys out Brawn Nov 17, 2009
Last Upd: 08:09am 17 Nov 2009. Life Insurance Quote. (iAfrica.com)
Saab drops 81 dealers; Louisville dealer to stay on Nov 17, 2009
Still unclear is whether Quantrell Cadillac Saab Volvo and Saturn of Lexington lost its Saab franchise through letters dealers received Thursday. Saab manager Bill Bridges did not return a phone call seeking comment. (Courier-Journal -- Business)
Game, set but not quite match for Rickard's tennis court Nov 17, 2009
While Rickard's firm has stakes in the vacuum cleaning powerhouse Godfreys, the book retailer Borders-Angus & Robertson and Hoyts, Christer's outfit Cevian Capital has stakes in the Stockholm Stock Exchange and Volvo. GOLDFINGERED. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Will the trade help? Nope, but at least it's finally done Nov 17, 2009
Nope, but at least it's finally done. Article:Will the trade help. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Two-door Small Cars Receive Good Marks in Crash Tests Nov 17, 2009
The Ford Focus and Volvo C30 received top scores in front-end, side and rear crash tests, according to tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ... He said the side test results were strong, "considering how demanding the side test is. It simulates being struck by a pickup or SUV." The vehicles range in prices from $15,305 for the Honda Civic Coupe to $23,800 for the Volvo C30. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Appeals court adjusts privacy-at-work ruling Nov 17, 2009
Workers have right to expect secure PCs unless given notice. Wednesday, January 31, 2007. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Were Clemens' 'implausible' comments perjury? Nov 17, 2009
Were Clemens' 'implausible' comments perjury. Article:Were Clemens' 'implausible' comments perjury. (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
Davis calls energy crisis over Nov 17, 2009
State of emergency, in effect since '01, revoked. Friday, November 14, 2003. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
Lotus takes two Nov 17, 2009
A blind artist teased us with glimpses of the all-new S60 - now Volvo bares all. Firetrucks are not our usual staple, but these off-road specials are too good to ignore. (iAfrica.com)
This Week in Golf - November 17th through November 22nd Nov 17, 2009
If Fisher, who won a few weeks back at the Volvo World Match Play Championship, emerges victorious, he would need McIlroy or Westwood to finish worse than second place. If Fisher wins, Kaymer can't do anything to catch him. (News & Observer -- Sports)
'Volvo keeps rights to technology' Nov 17, 2009
Volvo keeps rights to technology in Geely plan - paper- International Business-News-The Economic Times ... Volvo keeps rights to technology in Geely plan - paper17 Nov 2009, 0953 hrs IST, REUTERS ... SHANGHAI: Ford Motor's Volvo car unit will retain the rights for its licenced technologies, while its Chinese bidder Geely will get the right to use the technologies, a Geely spokesman was quoted as saying on Tuesday. (India Times)
Slaying suspect arrested twice in '08 Nov 17, 2009
Slaying suspect arrested twice in '08. Article:Slaying suspect arrested twice in '08:/c/a/2009/11/16/BA111ALDEL.DTL Article:Slaying suspect arrested twice in '08:/c/a/2009/11/16/BA111ALDEL.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Muni ride like being at work for prison guard Nov 16, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009. James Jones is a tough guy - you have to be to put in 27 years as a guard at San Quentin State Prison. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
U.S.-style justice Nov 16, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009. Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, the professed mastermind of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, will be tried the right way - the American way, in a federal courtroom where the world will see both his guilt and this nation's adherence to the rule of law. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
How can China, U.S. address climate change? Nov 16, 2009
How can China, U.S. address climate change. Article:How can China, U.S. address climate change. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Letters to the editor Nov 16, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009. Flu shot outrage - no vaccine. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Moon strikes found significant water Nov 16, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009. (11-13) 13:28 PST MOUNTAIN VIEW -- The spacecraft that sent a used-up rocket crashing into a crater near the moon's South Pole last month uncovered significant quantities of water and a host of intriguing organic chemicals that could have come from comets landing on the lunar surface over billions of years, mission scientists reported Friday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Obama will accept Nobel prize with 'humility' Nov 16, 2009
Obama will accept Nobel prize with 'humility. Obama will accept Nobel prize with 'humility. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Water bond offers nearly $2 billion in 'pork' Nov 16, 2009
Water bond offers nearly $2 billion in 'pork. Article:Water bond offers nearly $2 billion in 'pork':/c/a/2009/11/14/MN4E1AJVMS.DTL Article:Water bond offers nearly $2 billion in 'pork':/c/a/2009/11/14/MN4E1AJVMS.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Suspect in 2005 wine fire may change plea Nov 16, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009. (11-15) 19:57 PST SACRAMENTO -- On the eve of his long-awaited trial, a Sausalito wine enthusiast accused of torching more than $200 million worth of fine reds and whites to cover up an alleged embezzlement scheme may withdraw his not-guilty plea today in federal court, records show. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
N-Judah project hits snag Nov 16, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009. (11-15) 19:32 PST SAN FRANCISCO -- Completion of the first leg of a rail replacement project for San Francisco's busy N-Judah line was hit by a delay today, forcing riders to rely on replacement shuttle bus service at least through Monday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
San Pablo police kill 16-year-old carjacker Nov 16, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009. (11-15) 12:31 PST RICHMOND -- San Pablo police officers shot and killed a 16-year-old boy Saturday after chasing him into Richmond, police said Sunday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Google publishes Stanford dissertations online Nov 16, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009. Stanford doctoral students will now be able to post their dissertations on Google as the university replaces the traditional bound volumes of acid-free paper with e-files of scholarly work. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
