Speed Dating

Big City - Some Attics Yield Simple Treasures; One Yields Complex Comparisons

Mon, 06 Jan 2009 14:12:00 GMT

The attic is a homes subconscious, the repository for memories in the form of stuff, some of it buried so deep it may never be recovered. It was pure chance that when a crew of contractors recently invaded the attic of our 1913 Victorian we found suppressed memories dating back to its early life.

Some of the articles, however, suggest that New York has not made all that much progress in the intervening 79 years. The front page of the real estate section of The New York American , had this headline: Second Avenue Transit Held Inadequate; Vigorous Campaign Launched by First Avenue Association to Speed New Subway Route. Just not vigorous enough.

Khaleej Times Online - Think Before Dismissing Arranged Marriages

Mon, 04 Jan 2009 14:18:00 GMT

Apparently Asian speed dating is an event at which the whole family is welcome and eligible young men and women can check out the talent without being lumbered with the bores for the whole evening or longer. I would love to be a fly on the wall at such an event.

And if education, work, membership of societies and clubs or the network of family gatherings does not offer the opportunity to encounter who is out there, there is always speed dating.

OSO at the Southampton Inn Puts Gourmet Spin on Speed Dating

Mon, 04 Jan 2009 14:18:00 GMT

OSO at The Southampton Inn has added a new spin to the wildly popular concept of speed dating. Instead of hopping from table to table every 15 minutes, guests will have an opportunity to meet new friends course by course over an elegant and leisurely dinner, created by OSOs new Executive Chef, Brian Naylor. Naylor has been widely praised for his innovative and eye-pleasing menus that feature the finest ingredients from local and regional sources.

Good Red well worth the wait Herald Sun

Mon, 02 Jan 2009 14:13:00 GMT

After he got beaten in the Andrew Ramsden, we set him for the Bagot," Oliver said of the six-year-old who, before yesterday, had not won in 16 starts dating back to .

Drawing out where he did (gate 14) was a blessing. With some sort of speed in the race, we had to go back and smother him straight away," Hall said.

Sports

Mon, 02 Jan 2009 14:13:00 GMT

But visits to multiple specialists in recent months have helped Pothier work towards resuming some normal activities. He is admittedly a long way from returning to the ice for a real NHL game, if ever. But the ordeal forces Pothier to look no further ahead than that day. While he had been skating on his own for several weeks, Wednesday and rsquo;s practice was the first time Pothier had been on the ice with other players and pucks whizzing past at full speed. His work will remain non-contact for the foreseeable future.

Queen Latifah victim of jewel robber - House of Fame - The Oregonian

Mon, 02 Jan 2009 14:13:00 GMT

The couple have been acquaintances for years, but only recently started dating seriously. Sanchez is the manager for Bryans little sister Jamie Lynn.

Actor Matt Dillon was charged with driving at an excessive speed for allegedly going 106 mph on an interstate highway, Vermont State Police said.

Auto Examiner: The 2008 best of the best vehicles

Mon, 02 Jan 2009 14:13:00 GMT

Scooters are just so tr and egrave;s chic. Besides bicycle riding, an electric scooter is the next best green mode of transportation there is. In a survey conducted by the Piaggio Group (the folks who make those waaay cool Vespas) they concluded, that one in every three Americans would consider using a scooter to get around everyday. I and rsquo;ll admit, when gas prices were soaring, I actually thought about getting a scooter somewhere down the line. Here and rsquo;s another factoid, scooter sales have jumped up some 200 pct. and is trending upwards. I think it and rsquo;s safe to say, and many scooter enthusiasts will probably agree, that the Vectrix VX-1 electric scooter is a sweeeet ride. This all-highway capable vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 50 mph in 6. 8 seconds with a max speed of 62 mph, has a range of 35 to 55 miles and is powered by a

Cricinfo - Teams aim to reverse ordinary Twenty20 record

Mon, 26 Dec 2008 14:18:00 GMT

After no results in a drawn two-match Test series, its understandable that both New Zealand and West Indies would be desperate to slip into a new format with hopes of notching up a result. While neither side has really been comfortable in Test cricket this year, it might be stretching it to say theyre more comfortable in Twenty20. New Zealand havent proven a very good Twenty20 side, as five wins in 16 outings indicate. In fact, theyve lost their last seven matches, dating back to . West Indies have just three wins from eight games - in the ICC World Twenty20 in South Africa last year, they lost both their matches and a six-wicket defeat at the hands of Bangladesh was particularly galling.

Red Wings late spurt salvages win Michigan Sports: Detroit Lions, Detroit Pistons, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:17:00 GMT

Stewie (Brad Stuart) got (the puck) up pretty quick, Huds had good speed up the middle and I gave it to him, kind of had a give-and-go through the neutral zone, Cleary said. "(Hudler) put a good screen on (Quick). I pulled up on (defenseman Kyle Quincey) and just fired it on net.

Lilja then scored his first goal of the season at 12:22 by blasting in a shot from the point through traffic. Datsyuk won the faceoff back to Lilja, who scored for the first time in 80 games, dating back to .

Lots of hits needed for ABs winning single - National News - National - Sport - Gloucester Advocate

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:17:00 GMT

NSW players are planning to jump into the speed-dating circuit. Cricket NSW is again running a speed-dating event during the Twenty20 Big Bash match between the Blues and Victoria at ANZ Stadium on . The word is some of the single Blues not required for the match are very keen to jump into the tent and mingle. Tickets cost usd. 35 through . au.

Its normally the touring side that plays the "tour match", but England are getting creative in their bid to retain the Ashes next year. The hosts have arranged their own tour match against Warwickshire from July 1-3 ahead of the Test series. Englands second-stringers will play Australia at the same time, and the home selectors will pick the team for the first Test based on performances in both matches. Perhaps a bolter from Warwickshire Blues keen on dating game