Albany Times Union (Albany, NY) back issues from July 2007:
N.y. times best-sellers.(Books)
Jul 01, 2007 ... HARDCOVER FICTION 1. A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS, by Khaled Hosseini. A friendship between two women in Afghanistan against the backdrop of 30 years of war. Last week: 1 Weeks on list: 4 2. BLAZE, by Richard Bachman. An early Stephen King novel - Bachman is ...
Murakami's light fails to shine through; 'After Dark' lacks author's brilliance.(Books)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: MICHAEL JANAIRO Haruki Murakami's fantastic, imaginative stories are often told with a peculiar grace that is also unnerving. His style has made him one of the most popular writers in the world. His latest novel, however, doesn't live up to his reputation. ...
Flashback to '70s a good read.(Books)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: OLINE H. COGDILL Looking back, 1975 was one of those years that sat on the cusp of change. Sure, the civil rights and women's movements and the Stonewall Riots already had happened. But the pre-computer, pre-cellular phone year of 1975 was when things finally began to ...
Ellison: Visible man; Biography captures the writer's complexity.(Books)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: CHRIS VOGNAR Ralph Ellison won the 1952 National Book Award for "Invisible Man," but he never finished another novel before his death in 1994. He was anointed the most gifted and visionary black writer of his time, but he blanched at being defined by his race ....
Divided, then joined.(Books)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: TED KOOSER - U.S. Poet Laureate, 2004-2006 The subdivision; it's all around us. Here Nancy Botkin of Indiana presents a telling picture of life in such a neighborhood, the parents downstairs in their stultifying dailiness, the children enjoying their youth under the ...
A rush for adrenaline junkies; Victoria Falls proves a wild ride in Zambia.(Travel)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: MATTHEW D. FIRESTONE - King Features Syndicate When an awestruck David Livingstone first saw Victoria Falls in 1855 during his four-year journey along the Zambezi River in Southern Africa, he wrote in his journal: "On sights as beautiful as this, angels in their flight ...
These waiters' words can leave a bad taste.(Life-Today)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: BARBARA WALLRAFF Recently I asked you to share your peeves about expressions restaurant employees use. Boy, did I get an earful - not just from restaurant patrons, but from employees too. For instance: "I am so glad that you and many of your readers find the time to pick ...
Best workouts include warm-up, stretching, cool-down.(Life-Today)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: JEANNINE STEIN - Los Angeles Times An ideal cardiovascular workout should consist of warm-up, stretching, exercise and a cool-down. Each phase is important. Make sure to schedule all phases into your workout. Warm-up: A few minutes of warm-up prepares the body ...
Once-beloved dandelion still has admirers.(Travel-Books)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: DONNA LIQUORI - Special to the Times Union These days, not too many adults love dandelions. Now, however, the flower has a champion. Anita Sanchez, a long-time environmentalist and educator at Fiver Rivers Environmental Education Center in Delmar, is the ...
Fertile ground; Where two rivers meet in Pennsylvania, Zane Grey re-created the Old West.(Travel-Books)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: RENATE WILDERMUTH - SPECIAL TO THE TIMES UNION I should have paid more attention to my Sunday school teacher as a kid growing up in northeastern Pennsylvania, not in matters of faith, but of classic American literature. My teacher, Mary Smith Nelson, had ...
Indecisiveness a problem? Maybe.(Life-Today)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: JESSICA YADEGARAN - Contra Costa Times Janice Davis is standing in front of 636 greeting cards. Talk about weighing your options. Should she go for a wacky one-liner? A serious poem? A scenic design, or something 3-D? Does she want to spend less than $3? And ...
As dog's life fades, his family grieves.(Life-Today)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: JOYCE HUNT - Special to the Times Union After 15 years of symbiotic love, we chose not to notice his blackhair turning silver. For quite a while, we overlooked the gradual slowing down. We denied his vision and hearing losses. Finally, we reached a point where denial ...
Amistad replica retraces slave route.(Travel)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: Associated Press NEW HAVEN, Conn. - For the next 16 months, a ship bearing the name Amistad once again will sail the Atlantic, tracing a 19th-century route of the slave trade. The Freedom Schooner Amistad, a near-replica of the ship that sparked a slave ...
Key West celebrates Hemingway Days.(Travel)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: Associated Press Key West's annual Hemingway Days celebration is scheduled for July 17-22. The festival's main literary event is the announcement of the winners of the Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition, scheduled for 8 p.m. on July 20. Details are ...
Saratoga Rose combines simplicity and flavor.(Life-Today)(Restaurant review)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: RUTH FANTASIA - Executive features editor A lot of B&B owners are content to get breakfast on the table, but they're not Richard Ferrugio. A chef and artist, Ferrugio and partner Claude Belanger serve dinner to guests at Saratoga Rose Inn and Restaurant, ...
New '1,000 Places' highlights sites in U.S. and Canada.(Travel)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: Associated Press NEW YORK - Patricia Schulz, author of the best-selling guide "1,000 Places To See Before You Die," is hoping readers are as interested in learning about great places to visit in North America as they have been in learning about landmarks and experiences ...
True-crime author's lethal weapon is the indelible image.(Books)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: CHERYL TRUMAN Fun bit of trivia: Ann Rule's favorite book is Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird." Here's my confession: Every time Ann Rule comes out with a new true-crime book, I read it the same day it arrives. It is, I expect, the same kind of ...
Political collectibles are hot among hobbyists.(Homes)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: RALPH and TERRY KOVEL - King Features Political collectibles traditionally have gone up in popularity and price each year that there's a presidential election. But there's so much interest in politics now that collectors are buying at every opportunity.Line is overdrawn ...
Make entrance a grand opening.(Life-Today)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: MARY ELLEN SLAYTER - Washington Post We ask a lot of our front doors. As one of a house's key architectural features, seen from the street as well as from the inside of your living room, entry doors should be aesthetically appealing and inviting. But they also ...
neighborhoods: wyncrest, clifton park.(Homes)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: MICHAEL LISI - Special to the Times Union Wyncrest has the distinction of being one of the first developmentsbuilt in the rural western part of Clifton Park after the town enacted its environmentally conscious Comprehensive Plan in 1995. With about 50 houses, ...
Behold the seasonal beauty of the Tamarack.(Life-Today)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: NANCY O'DONNELL Ever ponder the age-old question: What is my favorite tree? With all there is to choose from you must have a favorite. Mine by far has always been the Tamarack. Sometimes referred to as the Eastern larch, black larch, American larch, red larch ...
At dream homes, mail call is a hike.(Life-Today)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: PHILIP RUCKER - Washington Post WASHINGTON - The personal mailbox is the latest casualty of suburban sprawl. Nationwide, the U.S. Postal Service increasingly is delivering mail to communal cluster boxes as a way to keep pace with booming residential growth ...
Ammonia helps eliminate smell.(Homes)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: PETER HOTTON If one man has a mysterious smell in his house, are there others far behind? Obviously there are, and here is what J.P. of Latham e-mailed The Handyman concerning a mysterious smell. "I had just mentioned to my daughter a mysterious smell in my ...
Before baring all, get your feet looking good.(Life-Today)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: ERIN WHITE - McClatchy Foot maintenance takes a back seat in the winter when you can wear boots and Mary Janes. But now that summer's here, "stanky" feet are unacceptable. We asked some experts for tips for keeping your feet sweet. Sharon Angelo of the ...
In study, women do it (look at sex) longer.(Life-Today)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: BILL HENDRICK - Cox News Service When men look at pictures of naked women, where are their eyes likely to go first? Nope. Higher. Men are more likely to look at a woman's face before gazing at other body parts, according to a new study by ...
Grace, beauty dance at SPAC.(Arts-Events)
Jul 01, 2007 ... The New York City Ballet's season at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (Route 50, Saratoga Springs) begins Tuesday and runs through July 21. Performances take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, with matinees at 2 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Ballets by George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, ...
Luminist landscape greats in spotlight.(Arts-Events)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: TIM KANE - Special to the Times Union More than a century ago, James A. Suydam was virtually synonymous with the 19th-century American landscape movement. But for decades, he's rarely been mentioned along with other greats of the genre such as Frederic Church, Asher ...
'Writing from Art' workshop on poetry and creative writing set.(Arts-Events)
Jul 01, 2007 ... The Hudson Valley Writers Guild and the Albany Institute of History & Art are co-sponsoring the workshop "Writing from Art," focusing on poetry and other creative writing inspired by the exhibit "Luminosity: Paintings of Stephen Hannock." Hannock is a Capital Region native and one of ...
homes calendar.(Homes)(Calendar)
Jul 01, 2007 ... WEDNESDAY WORDS & IDEAS Garden tour Where: Berkshire Botanical Garden, routes 102 and 183, Stockbridge, Mass. When: 10:30 a.m. Cost: Free with admission Contact: (413) 298-3926 or http://www.berkshirebotanical.org Notes: This 45-minute walk includes ...
house plans.(Homes)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Stone veneer wainscoting and twin sets of slender wooden porch posts give the Awbery a distinctly Craftsman-style flavor. Other telling details include a front covered porch, windows with four-section upper mullions, low-sloped rooflines, and shake-textured siding that fills the upper ...
DEEDS & deals.(Homes)
Jul 01, 2007 ... The following property transfers were recorded recently in county clerks' offices: Albany County ALBANY Daniel J. French bought property on 329 Madison Ave. from Mark Tremblay and Kelly M. Tremblay for $244,000. Chris R. Chauhan and Hemraj ...
Lucky in love; Allure of number 7 draws couples to tie the knot Saturday.(Life-Today)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: STEPHANIE EARLS - STAFF WRITER What's in a number? If the number is 7/7/07, the answer is a whole lot more numbers. Although a national figure isn't available, one popular wedding Web site, TheKnot.com, estimates that, among its registered users, ...
'Maintaining' strip mixes ethnicity, humor.(Life-Today)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: JAMILA SALOMON - Special to the Times Union Mulatto, high yellow, redbone are no-nos in describing Marcus's ethnicity; he prefers the term "Halfrican-American." Huh? Well, this will make more sense once you meet a group of charactersfrom a new ...
On their toes; New York City Ballet descends upon Saratoga Springs with a few surprises.(Arts-Events)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: JOSEPH DALTON - SPECIAL TO THE TIMES UNION When the curtain goes up Tuesday night, it will be 42 years and counting that the New York City Ballet has performed at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs. Local balletomanes fought to keep the tradition of ...
Summer's standout song has to be sexy.(Arts-Events)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: ERIN CARLSON - Associated Press Each summer, a song emerges that comes to define those warm, sunshiny months for seasons afterward: Donna Summer's "Bad Girls." Alice Cooper's "School's Out." Usher's "Yeah." Beyonce's "Crazy In Love." And, unfortunately, the ...
High-tech hunt; Digital mapping, video are taking the legwork out of searching for a home.(Homes)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: CATHLEEN F. CROWLEY - Staff writer Your next house is at your fingertips. Literally. Home buyers have an ever-growing arsenal of tools and gadgets to help find a new abode, and most of it is accessible from computer. The high-tech advances include ...
Incorporations.(Business)
Jul 01, 2007 ... The following companies in the Capital Region have filed corporate registration papers with the state Department of State: Alley Cat Realty LLC, 146 Jay St., Schenectady 12305 NYC Associates LLC, Jaime B. Thomas, 950 New Loudon Road, Suite 310, Latham 12110 ...
RON BENTLEY.(Business)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Age: 24 Birthplace: Saratoga Springs Residence : Clifton Park Family : Wife New title/company: Senior human resources generalist, Saratoga Hospital Responsibilities : Employee relations and compensation Old ...
BANKRUPTCIES.(Business)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Marty C. Smith, Lynn M. Smith, dba Smith & Co. Apartment Rentals Address: 19 Wilmot St., Glens Falls, 12801 Total assets: $226,590 Total liabilities: $299,935 3 largest creditors: AMC Mortgage Services, Carol Stream, Ill. - ...
Calendar.(Business)(Calendar)
Jul 01, 2007 ... TUESDAY MEETINGS Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce Where: Phoenix Ballroom, Holiday Inn Albany, Wolf Road, Colonie When: 7:30 a.m. Cost: $5, members and guests only. Reservations required. Contact: http://www.ac-chamber.org Notes: Women's ...
LESSONS IN SPORTS CAN APPLY TO LIFE.(Business)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: Harvey Mackay Brian Kilmeade, co-host of "Fox & Friends" on Fox News Channel, recently interviewed me for his new book, "It's How You Play the Game: The Powerful Sports Moments That Taught Lasting Values to America's Finest" (HarperCollins, 2007). Kilmeade ...
On the Move.(Business)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Construction Zandri Construction Corp. Greg Haze joined the Cohoes-based general construction firm as senior project manager. FINANCIAL BST Shaun Cotter of Watervliet joined the Albany-based multi-disciplinary financial and ...
IS SOMETHING REAL LOST IN QUEST FOR IDEAL JOB?(Business)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: Lynn Hasselbarth Like many young professionals, I find that the idea of changing course is always on my mind. In fact, the moment I entered my current position, I was already reflecting on how long I planned to stay, where the work would lead me, and, ...
STEPPING STOnes.(Business)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Who: Robert Esposito Jr. Age: 42 Title: Owner/president Company: Capital Northeast Martial Arts in Guilderland Watershed: Esposito worked as an accountant for seven years after getting his accounting degree and an MBA. But in ...
Don't brush off progress New York has made.(Perspective)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: AMY TRAUB Conventional wisdom insists the legislative session that just ended in Albany was largely a failure, characterized by little other than gridlock and frustration. Gov. Eliot Spitzer is disappointed. Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno is disappointed ....
Single-sex classes a high-test option.(Perspective)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: B. JASON BROOKS New test scores unveiled by the state Education Department show a disturbing gap in the performance of male and female students on the state's English language arts and math exams. Across New York, female students are outperforming male students on nearly ...
Republicans are in no position to criticize.(Perspective)(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2007 ... I feel I must comment on the June 22 letter written by state Republican Chairman Joseph Mondello about Americans needing better Democratic leadership. From one Republican to another, how in the world can Mr. Mondello criticize the Democratic leadership when the leadership in the White ...
Learn which fish to buy, eat for life.(Perspective)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: Jennifer Wilkins At the fish counter of my local Wegmans, a sign reads, "There's something special about our fish, ask us why." Curiosity piqued, I obliged and learned the supermarket chain has taken steps to offer increasingly environment- and health-conscious shoppers ...
After Bush, U.S. is left with a terrible reputation.(Perspective)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: CHUCK RAASCH Among the many challenges facing the next president of the United States, few approach confronting America's negative image around the globe. That image has worsened over the past year as the war in Iraq continued, according to a massive new ...
Ginsburg rings alarm of justice.(Perspective)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: Ellen Goodman Now, in the season of her discontent, it is well to remember that Ruth Bader Ginsburg was always called a moderate. The word dangled from her wrist like an ID bracelet. In fact, when she was nominated to be the second woman on the Supreme Court, there were ...
Slighting Albany schools.(Perspective)(Editorial)
Jul 01, 2007 ... When state lawmakers rushed out the door nine days ago to begin their summer vacation, they left behind a mountain of unfinished business, including a measure that would have provided $1.1 million to the Albany school district. There was no good reason for leaving that money on ...
Too big for his britches.(Perspective)(Editorial)
Jul 01, 2007 ... A few years back, when we quoted the famous line from Shakespeare, "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers," in an editorial, Paul Michael Hassett, who was then president of the New York State Bar Association, accused us of doing a great disservice by indulging in a cheap shot ...
Not liking the outcome doesn't make it 'racist'.(Perspective)(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2007 ... In response to the June 23 letter from Jose E. Cruz, Ph.D.: I always find it interesting when someone such as the professor describes a system as racist simply because he does not like the results. The facts, as much as he may hate to see them get in the way, are that Albany has ...
Good reasons to allow doctors to treat apes.(Perspective)(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2007 ... I read your inclusion (June 18) of my legislation that allows physicians to treat certain great apes. Over the course of my career in the Assembly, I have had the opportunity to vote on some of the major issues of our time as well as issues of seemingly limited importance that address ...
Reasons why New Yorkers are fleeing state.(Perspective)(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Government wonders why people are leaving New York state. Let's see: A state-backed $300 million convention center will be built in Albany, for what purpose? Is it really needed, or just a piece of the pork pie that our government serves? We cannot afford to take care of our ...
Motorists, bicyclists need to learn traffic law.(Perspective)(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2007 ... In the wake of the tragic death of Diva de Loayza as the result of an accident while riding her bicycle, some readers have submitted letters to the Times Union regarding the relationship between bicycles and motor vehicles. As both a driver and cyclist, it is my observation that ...
From the mouths of beauty, beast.(Perspective)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: Kathleen Parker The Internet recently has introduced the world to two memorable individuals, mostly recognizable by their mouths, who vividly illustrate the striking cultural difference between East and West. One is best known as "Rage Boy," featured on ...
The road trip killed what made it great.(Perspective)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: ROBERT SULLIVAN The summer driving trip is once again in jeopardy. It has been endangered before, especially during the energy crises in 1973 and 1979, when people spent good portions of their vacations lined up at gas stations. But this time, the death of the ...
For the Record.(Business)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Building LOANS Schenectady County Lender: Curtis Lumber Co. Inc. Borrower: A And J of Amsterdam Inc. Location: Lots 7 and 8 Romanski Subdivision, Delanson Purpose: Improvements Amount: $76,601 Recorded: ...
REGION FACES LOOMING JOBS GAP.(Business)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: Eric Anderson Deputy Business Editor ALBANY - The aging population of the Capital Region - we rank 12th nationwide in the share of residents 65 and older - is posing a challenge for employers. Many have begun planning for the day when workers will be hard to ...
Calendar.(Capital Region)(Calendar)
Jul 01, 2007 ... TODAY BENEFITS & GALAS Garage sale to benefit domestic violence victims Where: Residence, 18 Friar Tuck Road, Westmere When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact: 869-1155 COMMUNITY Independence Day picnic Where: Ulysses S. Grant ...
Paying for tickets can be hair-raising; Scalpers flourish under new law, but some music fans are singing the blues.(Main)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Byline: GREG HAYMES - Staff Writer Back in May, Live Nation - producer of the pop and rock concert series at Saratoga Performing Arts Center - announced that the Aug. 14 concert by the Dave Matthews Band was officially sold out. "No tickets will be released," the ...
NEWS SHOWS.(Main)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Guest lineup for today's Sunday TV news shows: ABC's "This Week" - Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff; Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn. CBS' "Face the Nation" - Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind. NBC's "Meet the Press" - Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt. ...
Looking Back.(Capital Region)
Jul 01, 2007 ... On this date in 1907 July 1 - Choice wines and whiskeys, canned sardines, crackers and all ...
Game Time.(Sports)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Yankees Today vs. Oakland, 1:05, YES Monday vs. Minnesota, 7:05 Tuesday vs. Minnesota, 7:05 Mets Today: at Philadelphia, 1:35, SNY Monday: at Colorado, 9:05 Tuesday: at Colorado, 8:05 Red Sox Today: vs. Texas, ...