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    Oakland's Samuel Merritt College eyes $89 million expansion  May 18, 2008
    As part of that project, Alta Bates previously said it would be relocating Samuel Merritt College student housing and classrooms. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (East Bay Business Times, CA)

    Health care -- it's the hot field to find a job in  Nov 7, 2007
    I always start with faculty," said Linda Squires Grohe, dean of City College of San Francisco's School of Health and Physical Education. She said it's tough to attract nursing professors when nurses fresh out of school make at least $20,000 a year more than faculty members. City College has 539 qualified applicants for 128 spaces in its 2008 registered nursing program. At Samuel Merritt College's Oakland campus, 341 people applied for 48 spots in the school's accelerated nursing program last... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    A profession is born to help people navigate the health care maze  Oct 19, 2007
    She is holding a two-day workshop later this month at Samuel Merritt College in Oakland to introduce potential new advocates - people who already have a degree in a medical field or social work - to the profession. Smith said she's concerned that well-meaning people who are driven to help others by their personal experience with the health care system alone may not have the necessary background to aid people with needs that range from insurance coverage to clinical research. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Alta Bates Summit Medical Center  Jul 4, 2007
    The tower might be built in an area where Samuel Merritt College has some student housing, administrative offices and some instructional areas, according to Scot Foster, interim president at the school, and the hospital and the college have been in talks. The hospital's memo says it will "identify relocation options" for the displaced Merritt students and classrooms. (East Bay Business Times, CA)

    Reclaiming an abandoned life  May 21, 2007
    She got a paralegal degree from Samuel Merritt College, but wasn't really interested in that line of work. Briefly, she worked as a political canvasser, then for a few years as an assistant for famed photographers including Herb Ritts and Mary Ellen Mark. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Renne quits Police Commission  May 12, 2007
    " Nathan Ballard, the mayor's spokesman, said Newsom wanted Marshall to succeed Renne as commission president, but that he is prepared to work cooperatively with Sparks. Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi, who has been at odds with the mayor and Police Chief Heather Fong over patrol deployment policies, praised Sparks' election as president. "Here you have someone with a new, fresh, experienced perspective who seems to care very much about law and order, public safety and due process," Mirkarimi said.... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Off-Ramp Shooting  May 12, 2007
    " the shooter fired several more rounds as the Charger crept into the intersection, said Rob Chavez, a contract employee for Caltrans who was working nearby. In all, the gunman fired about 20 rounds, Chavez said. The gunman jumped back into the minivan, which was also moving, witnesses said. The minivan, whose make was unknown, sped north on Fifth toward Market Street, striking a sport utility vehicle as it fled. Chavez ran over to the victim, who was slumped halfway out of the driver's side... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Cash crisis closing in on PlanetOut  May 12, 2007
    " Magee, who joined the company in 2006, described the problems as years in the making. A turnaround, she said, will take up to 24 months, during which the company plans to fix creaky technology, reorganize and sell some assets, including its adult publishing business. Allen a consulting firm, has been hired to explore various options. PlanetOut is under the gun to come up with an additional $15 million to meet the terms of an existing loan, or face default. If it's unable to get the financing,... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Bush says he will consider Iraq benchmarks  May 12, 2007
    " House war-spending legislation The House has split its previous $124.2 billion war spending bill vetoed by President Bush into three separate pieces of legislation: Spending: Provides the military with $42.8 billion to pay the cost of operations, equipment and training of Iraqi and Afghan security forces through July. Congress would decide shortly before its August recess whether to release an additional $52.8 billion for war spending through September. The bill passed 221-205. Troop... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)

    Appeals court adjusts privacy-at-work ruling  May 12, 2007
    "Ziegler could not reasonably have expected that the computer was his personal property, free from any type of control by his employer,'' O'Scannlain said. Ziegler was director of operations for Frontline Processing in Bozeman, Mont. After an FBI agent told a company administrator in January 2001 that an employee had accessed child pornography on a company computer, the administrator traced the Web site to Ziegler's computer, the court said. That night, the administrator and his assistant got a... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)

    HONORING CHINATOWN  May 12, 2007
    " Community Heroes Awards ceremony -- The annual ceremony, free and open to the public, is from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday outside the Crissy Field Center in the Presidio at 603 Mason St. The awards recognize changes that result in a happier, healthier and more beautiful environment. -- The four winners are: the Adopt-An-Alleyway Youth Project, the Quesada Gardens Initiative in the Bayview, the Community Alliance Project in the Mission and teacher Edward Arias. -- For more information, call (415)... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    It was a gloomy April for nation's retailers  May 12, 2007
    " Gas prices might also have a hand in the retail sector's slowing sales, but Niemira expects them to be more of a factor in May and June, when they are expected to climb even higher. E-mail Pia Sarkar at . This article appeared on page D - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EFFECTS Lucasfilm Ltd. and ASST ./ Receptionist Sacramento office CALHFA provides Outstanding opportunities at F/C for an imp/whlsale co Various Hospitality Senior Construction 1000 HIRING BONUS... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Letters to the Editor  May 12, 2007
    " Will you change that, too? ROBIN LEWIS Napa One last round ... Editor -- Can't help but wonder whose money Team Romney used for buying drinks for the house after the debate. I'd really be investigating if I were a contributor to his campaign. Since, of course, the press can't be bought, it was a terrible waste of money. N. H. LORENZEN Benicia This article appeared on page B - 10 of the San Francisco Chronicle 1000 HIRING BONUS Deliver small Immediate Openings Assoc. Specialist in ACCESS PORT... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Gonzales deflects new inquiries from Democrats  May 12, 2007
    " Several Democrats asked Gonzales about news reports on Thursday disclosing the dismissal of a ninth U.S. attorney, Todd Graves in Kansas City, Mo. Graves said in interviews that he had been forced out by Justice Department officials in March 2006. Gonzales denied that Graves was removed as part of the process supervised by his former chief of staff, D. Kyle Sampson, which resulted in the removal of eight other prosecutors. But Graves was dismissed after his name was placed on a Justice... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Tearful goodbyes in Concord  May 12, 2007
    "So it's always in the back of your mind. You just don't talk about it much. It's not for a soldier to say what he's going to do. You don't get to choose.'' E-mail Steve Rubenstein at . This article appeared on page A - 8 of the San Francisco Chronicle OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EFFECTS Lucasfilm Ltd. and ASST ./ Receptionist Sacramento office CALHFA provides Outstanding opportunities at F/C for an imp/whlsale co Various Hospitality Senior Construction 1000 HIRING BONUS Deliver small Immediate... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    State National Guard warns it's stretched to the limit  May 12, 2007
    "These are policies that are putting California residents in jeopardy,'' said Nava, who is planning hearings on Guard readiness this summer. California National Guard -- Current strength: 20,059 -- On federal active duty in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere: 2,500 (approximate) -- Killed in action: 23 (all in Iraq) -- Serving on the Mexican border: 1,400 -- Available for state missions: 16,000 E-mail Mark Martin at . This article appeared on page A - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle OF CALIFORNIA... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Squirrel attacks 3 at school  May 11, 2007
    " Finally, the squirrel jumped off the mom, did a loop around the classroom, ran out the door and jumped on the 11-year-old student as she walked by. She was bitten on the arm as well, Ector said. The student and one of the parents were bitten hard enough to draw blood, police Sgt. Nick Muyo said. The squirrel dashed off after attacking the girl, and the school went into a lockdown as a safety precaution, Ector said. Traps have been set. Ector acknowledged that even if a squirrel is caught, it... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    5 held in real estate scheme  May 11, 2007
    OAKLAND / Couple, 3 others held in real estate scheme (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Symbol of protest at Google  May 11, 2007
    " He got a light round of applause from the 400 or so shareholders who attended the meeting at Google's headquarters in Mountain View. In other more routine votes, the shareholders re-elected the board, approved the auditors and approved an executive stock bonus plan. The remainder of the event was largely a moment for Google's management to bask in appreciation of their shareholders, many of whom have earned large returns from Google's sky-high stock. One shareholder took the microphone and... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Stanford, Davis fight drug-firm influence  May 11, 2007
    We didn't want our patients to feel in any way their course of treatment is being influenced for personal gain," Rice said. The only opposition to the policy centered on its ban on accepting food from drug companies or other vendors. "Everybody likes the free lunch," Rice said. Online resource The "PharmFree Scorecard" is available at . E-mail Victoria Colliver at . This article appeared on page D - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EFFECTS Lucasfilm Ltd. and ASST ./... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Cheney in Iraq to demand action from politicians  May 11, 2007
    " The most startling violence in Iraq Wednesday came in the northern Kurdish region, where a suicide truck bomb exploded outside the headquarters of the Interior Ministry in Irbil, killing at least 14 people and wounding scores more, according to Kurdistan's interior minister, Karim Sinjary. The bomb was hidden in a truck carrying bottles of liquid soap, he said. In Diyala province, north of Baghdad, one U.S. soldier died and four others were injured in a gun battle, the U.S. military said.... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)

    Best of a bad deal  May 11, 2007
    The Lytton tribe keeps its bustling gambling hall and its promotional pitch ("Why go to Las Vegas or Reno when you can satisfy your gaming desire right here in the Bay Area!'') remains a bit of hyperbole. For Bay Area residents who don't want the faux glitz, atmospheric avarice and social ills of a Vegas-scale casino in their neighborhood, the agreement buys valuable time. Congress first should approve the Feinstein bill, and then get to the more fundamental question of whether this type of... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)

    Indians, Feinstein strike casino growth deal  May 11, 2007
    " For the tribe, the deal means it can continue to rake in a major share of the Bay Area's gambling dollars. The tribe won't comment publicly about its revenues or profits, but the few statistics it has released suggest it's a major financial success with 520 employees, $90.4 million spent on local vendors since 2003, and $87 million in payouts to jackpot winners. The tribe's 252 members, many of whom live in Sonoma County, receive a "per capita distribution" -- a share of the casino's profits... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)

    Trainer called major drug source  May 11, 2007
    " Once again, the names are blacked out of the document. Radomski worked for the Mets from 1985 until 1995, then became a personal trainer. The New York Daily News reported that Radomski also had gone into business with longtime Mets clubhouse attendant Vinny Greco, operating a car wash called Pro Touch Detail. Although he had a bank account, Radomski almost never used checks or credit cards to buy food, clothes or gas for his car, and he was said to have told the informant that he was paying... (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)

    Airbus A380's arrival brings immense questions  May 11, 2007
    "The International Terminal was built with double deck levels at the gateways to accommodate the A380,'' McCarron said. SFO is the only Bay Area airport in the running to take the A380. SFO receives more than 90 percent of international fliers in Northern California - far more than smaller Oakland International Airport or Mineta San Jose International Airport, which specialize in domestic flights, many of which are short hauls. According to press reports, LAX has budgeted $121 million just to... (Yahoo News -- Aviation and Aerospace)

    Ballet's big leap forward  May 11, 2007
    " New Works Festival: Comprises 10 world premieres by 10 renowned choreographers: Julia Adam, Val Caniparoli, Jorma Elo, Margaret Jenkins (commissioned music by Paul Dresher), James Kudelka (commissioned music by Rodney Sharman), Mark Morris (commissioned music by John Adams), Yuri Possokhov, Paul Taylor, Stanton Welch and Christopher Wheeldon. The festival will feature three programs opening on three successive evenings. Program A opens April 22; Program B opens April 23; and Program C opens... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    A's demolish Kansas City 17-3  May 11, 2007
    "If we stick there and then get healthy, I think we can make our move.'' A's eruptions 13 - times the A's have scored 17 or more runs in a game, the last being June 9, 2004 10 - times the A's have hit at least six home runs in a game, the last being Sept. 11, 2003 This article appeared on page E - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle Immediate Openings Assoc. Specialist in ACCESS PORT ENGINEER Tidewater Barge Samuel Merritt College (SMC)... Assoc Dir Bus State Univ. University of the Pacific One of... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Senate votes to bolster FDA's drug monitoring  May 11, 2007
    " This article appeared on page A - 4 of the San Francisco Chronicle Immediate Openings Assoc. Specialist in ACCESS PORT ENGINEER Tidewater Barge Samuel Merritt College (SMC)... Assoc Dir Bus State Univ. University of the Pacific One of Kings River Conservation... Div. Mgr. Energy inability. AA degree in Video Production /equiv Info Sys Mgr III Contra Costa C'nty Mental Health Prog Coor Sacto Co Lic. Voc. Nurses CA Dpt Corrections Occupational Ther. San Mateo Med Ctr Dir of Info. Tech UC... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    GOP keeps the heat turned up on Pelosi  May 11, 2007
    "They admit they have no proof, no evidence. They just go ahead and attack.'' Targeting the speaker A rundown of some charges Republicans have made against Speaker Nancy Pelosi since the San Francisco Democrat took office in January and how they have fared: "Air Force Three": Republicans charged that the speaker wanted to help herself to luxurious government planes to fly home to San Francisco. The attacks continued for a few days until White House spokesman Tony Snow told the critics to lay... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    FDA slows cancer vaccines  May 10, 2007
    Provenge is custom-tailored for each patient by treating immune system cells from a blood sample, while Cell Genesys' experimental vaccine GVAX is an standard "off-the-shelf'' preparation of cells fortified to boost the immune system. GVAX is being tested in prostate cancer and other tumor types. Dendreon may have lost its place as first in line for approval, depending on the depth of information the FDA requires. The company's follow-up trial of Provenge in a larger population of 500 subjects... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Changes stop Longs from coming up short  May 10, 2007
    " Longs Drug Stores Headquarters: Walnut Creek Employees: 21,900 Stores: 500 CEO: Warren Bryant 2006 revenue: $5.1 billion 2006 net income: $74.5 million E-mail Pia Sarkar at . This article appeared on page D - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle F/C for an imp/whlsale co Various Hospitality Senior Construction 1000 HIRING BONUS Deliver small Immediate Openings Assoc. Specialist in ACCESS PORT ENGINEER Tidewater Barge Samuel Merritt College (SMC)... Assoc Dir Bus State Univ. University of the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    SAM's New Stature  May 10, 2007
    Samuel Merritt College (SMC). Advertisers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    BAY AREA - Education measures approved in Petaluma  May 10, 2007
    BAY AREA / Education measures approved in Petaluma / Voters in Pacifica, Millbrae say no to similar tax proposals (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)

    Cervical Cancer Vaccine Warning  May 10, 2007
    " The cervical cancer vaccine, manufactured by Merck was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in June 2006 and became widely available last fall. The vaccine is designed to prevent infection from the sexually transmitted human papilloma virus that causes cervical cancer. The same virus also increases the risk of developing other cancers -- including throat cancer, according to a study also released today in the New England Journal of Medicine. The vaccine, to be most effective, should be... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)

    Bush alums reaping their rewards  May 10, 2007
    " Vonnegut includes the executives who gave us the Enron and WorldCom scandals with the neoconservatives to indicate the malady's extent. This could be dismissed as the standard liberal claptrap -- turning the culprits into victims whose illness made them do it. But I offer his observations as the most plausible explanation of the headlong pursuit of disaster, for themselves and the planet, on the part of these otherwise canny overachievers. Yes, their mendacity does often catch up with them,... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)

    Power sharing arrives in Belfast  May 10, 2007
    " Sept. 26, 2005: The IRA's full disarmament confirmed. Oct. 13, 2006: Britain and Ireland unveil a new power-sharing plan, requiring Sinn Fein to back Northern Ireland police, Protestant hard-liner Ian Paisley to serve as the administration's leader. Jan. 28, 2007: Sinn Fein members vote overwhelmingly to support the police. March 7: Democratic Unionists and Sinn Fein win Assembly elections. March 26: Paisley and Sinn Fein's Gerry Adams announce a deal to begin sharing power May 8. May 3:... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    AN EARLY BLOW FOR EQUALITY  May 10, 2007
    " When Mendez told her mother a few years later that she wanted to be a telephone operator, her mother insisted she sign up for microbiology and become a registered nurse instead. This year also marks the 25th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Plyler vs. Doe, which overturned a Texas law denying illegal immigrant children access to public schools. The court ruled that children are entitled to an education regardless of immigration status, said Maria Blanco, director of the San... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Tornado renews debate over National Guard delays  May 10, 2007
    " This article appeared on page A - 8 of the San Francisco Chronicle Engineers - SNMP Design OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EFFECTS Lucasfilm Ltd. and ASST ./ Receptionist Sacramento office CALHFA provides Outstanding opportunities at F/C for an imp/whlsale co Various Hospitality Senior Construction 1000 HIRING BONUS Deliver small Immediate Openings Assoc. Specialist in ACCESS PORT ENGINEER Tidewater Barge Samuel Merritt College (SMC)... Assoc Dir Bus State Univ. Advertisers lect. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Huge statue to be jailed in anti-Bush rally  May 10, 2007
    " The four largest protests Thursday are planned for San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. The San Francisco protesters plan to march at noon from Justin Herman Plaza up Market Street to McAllister Street, around the State Building on Polk Street, and back down Market Street to Justin Herman Plaza. There they plan to camp overnight, listen to speakers and conduct the mock jailing of Bush on war crimes. Some Muni bus lines on Market could be rerouted during the march, Muni said.... (Yahoo News -- Anti-War Movement)

    Woman says Phil Spector turned 'demonic'  May 9, 2007
    " Outstanding opportunities at F/C for an imp/whlsale co Various Hospitality 1000 HIRING BONUS Deliver small Immediate Openings Assoc. Specialist in ACCESS PORT ENGINEER Tidewater Barge Samuel Merritt College (SMC)... Assoc Dir Bus State Univ. University of the Pacific One of Kings River Conservation... Div. Mgr. Energy inability. AA degree in Video Production /equiv Info Sys Mgr III Contra Costa C'nty Mental Health Prog Coor Sacto Co Advertisers lect. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Sentencing in elder abuse  May 9, 2007
    San Francisco / Man sentenced -- victimized elderly (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Oakland teen shot dead  May 9, 2007
    Oakland / Teen shot dead -- no motive released (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Chevron squeezed for oil sales  May 9, 2007
    " There have been several investigations. The program began in 1996 as a way to ease the Iraqi people's suffering under international sanctions imposed after the 1991 Gulf War. Iraq could sell oil abroad but use the proceeds only for food, medicine and humanitarian supplies. The system was designed to maintain economic pressure on Hussein while placating United Nations members opposed to the sanctions. But a series of government reports found that Hussein's regime found ways to squeeze money out... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Cisco earning streak rolls on  May 9, 2007
    " The importance of video has been underscored by Scientific-Atlanta, which Cisco purchased in Feb. 2006 for $6.9 billion. The set-top box manufacturer contributed net sales of $752 million in the third quarter, compared with $407 million a year earlier, and now represents about 10 percent of Cisco's sales. Chambers said the growth of Web 2.0 and its emphasis on collaboration and sharing are also forcing commercial customers to keep up by buying newer networking equipment that can handle the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Olmert survives 3 no-confidence votes  May 9, 2007
    " Furthermore, the Labor Party, which sits in the coalition, is holding primaries for the party leadership in late May, and several contenders already have stated their intention of taking the party out of the coalition if Olmert remains in office. Still, there is no consensus on who, or what, should come next. Netanyahu has come out as a favorite for the prime minister's job in recent opinion polls. For that reason, Beilin has argued that new elections are not necessary and that change can come... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)

    Jobs was warned, ex-Apple exec says  May 9, 2007
    " On Dec. 18, 2001, the compensation committee and Jobs agreed to a vesting schedule for the 7.5 million-share grant. The next day, the chair of the compensation committee e-mailed Apple's full board to let members know the specifics of the grant, including the Oct. 19 date. On Dec. 18, Apple's common stock closed at $21.01. By using the Oct. 19 date, Heinen caused Apple to avoid reporting about $20.3 million in compensation expense, the SEC says. Source: SEC Chronicle staff writer Ellen Lee... (Yahoo News -- Apple Computer)

    'Slam dunk's' reward  May 9, 2007
    "We sat there for three days trying to make sure that he said what we believed," said Tenet on "Meet the Press on Sunday. He said he had the tough job of revising a draft "that wasn't our own" and figuring out "where half the stuff" in the draft came from. Poor George. Instead of taking full responsibility for his enabling of the administration's failed policies, Tenet is peddling a book for which he received a $4 million advance. That seems like an excessive reward for someone so centrally... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)

    Chronicle takes top award for Food and Wine sections  May 9, 2007
    " More than 550 entries were received in the James Beard competition, which is judged by professional journalists and journalism educators. This article appeared on page A - 2 of the San Francisco Chronicle EFFECTS Lucasfilm Ltd. and ASST ./ Receptionist Sacramento office CALHFA provides Outstanding opportunities at F/C for an imp/whlsale co Various Hospitality 1000 HIRING BONUS Deliver small Immediate Openings Assoc. Specialist in ACCESS PORT ENGINEER Tidewater Barge Samuel Merritt College... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Priced out of pain relief  May 9, 2007
    " E-mail Victoria Colliver at . This article appeared on page C - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle Assoc. Specialist in ACCESS PORT ENGINEER Tidewater Barge Samuel Merritt College (SMC)... Assoc Dir Bus State Univ. University of the Pacific One of Kings River Conservation... Div. Mgr. Energy inability. AA degree in Video Production /equiv Info Sys Mgr III Contra Costa C'nty Mental Health Prog Coor Sacto Co Lic. Voc. Nurses CA Dpt Corrections Occupational Ther. San Mateo Med Ctr Dir of Info. Tech... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    CHRONICLEWATCH Results/a>Working for a better Bay AreaSACRAMENTO COUNTYBig, new water project under way  May 9, 2007
    " Garamendi predicted that climate change ultimately will force a vast retooling of California's water storage and delivery system, costing taxpayers billions. The Freeport project, he said, sets the precedent for that inevitable revamping. E-mail Glen Martin at . This article appeared on page B - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle Assoc. Specialist in ACCESS PORT ENGINEER Tidewater Barge Samuel Merritt College (SMC)... Assoc Dir Bus State Univ. University of the Pacific One of Kings River... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Body Found In Berkeley  May 8, 2007
    BERKELEY / Body on street -- 1st homicide of year (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Wild for Wabo: $80 million will lift Hagar's spirits  May 8, 2007
    "We never went to second base.'' Gruppo Campari and Skyy Spirits representatives visited him often in Cabo San Lucas during the past eight months, he said. He believes they are a good fit. Cabo Wabo is made with 100 percent Weber's Blue agave and comes in four types: reposado, anejo, blanco and uno. E-mail George Raine at . This article appeared on page C - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle 1000 HIRING BONUS Deliver small Immediate Openings Assoc. Specialist in ACCESS PORT ENGINEER Tidewater... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    TECH CHRONICLES  May 8, 2007
    " -- Dan Fost Software gathering For the world of software, it's a star-studded list that's gathering in Santa Clara this week for the Sand Hill Group's Software 2007 conference. SAP co-founder Hasso Plattner kicks things off with a speech this morning, and Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff leads a panel in the afternoon. (Funny to see Benioff at Software 2007: I thought he preached about the end of software.) On Wednesday, Motorola CEO Ed Zander speaks in the morning, followed by S. Ramadorai,... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Marvell faces federal probe  May 8, 2007
    " Stock options grant the right to buy stock at a later date at today's price. Companies crossed the line when they pretended that the options were granted earlier at more favorable prices to boost their potential value without informing investors or properly accounting for the additional compensation expense. E-mail Jessica Guynn at . This article appeared on page C - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle 1000 HIRING BONUS Deliver small Immediate Openings Assoc. Specialist in ACCESS PORT ENGINEER... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    In France, both candidates declare the nation in crisis  May 8, 2007
    " Royal, meanwhile, does not share the loud anti-Americanism of other French Socialists. But she remains closer "to the footsteps of (former Socialist President Francois) Mitterrand and Chirac," according to Pascal Boniface, a foreign affairs analyst. France's aspirations of projecting global power reside largely in its traditional leadership of the European Union, a would-be regional juggernaut plagued by division and dysfunction. The new president will have to repair the damage done in 2005... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)

    Royal Visit In Alaska  May 8, 2007
    " The roundtrip voyages will leave from Vancouver. For more, visit or a travel agent. Definitely an e-ticket: By the end of the month, Norwegian Cruise Line will be the latest to convert to electronic documents. The paperwork that used to arrive in the mail -- cruise and flight tickets, terms and conditions, hotel and shuttle vouchers and luggage tags -- will be accessible online well in advance of the sailing date, the company announced. Under the new system, Norwegian will send a confirmation... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE  May 8, 2007
    " Far from eschewing Mexico, the governance structure of California at the time was built on Mexico's alcalde system of local government. The constitution even borrowed a feature of the Mexican legal system by allowing women to buy, sell and trade property. By contrast, under U.S. common law, women were themselves considered property and were barred from owning it. California's embrace of its Mexican population only lasted two decades. In 1879 the constitution was rewritten, in part as a... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)

    Verizon tops Bay Area cellular rankings again  May 7, 2007
    " The results, however, suggest performance is subjective in the eyes of users. For example, Virgin Mobile resells Sprint service but got higher marks across the board for call quality than Sprint. In a comparison of pricing, Consumers' Checkbook concluded that T-Mobile was the price winner among the large cell phone carriers. For example, T-Mobile charges $39.99 for 1,000 anytime minutes a month. By contrast, Verizon Wireless, Sprint and ATcharge $59.99 for 900 monthly minutes. Consumers'... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Trainer called major drug source  May 7, 2007
    " Once again, the names are blacked out of the document. Radomski worked for the Mets from 1985 until 1995, then became a personal trainer. The New York Daily News reported that Radomski also had gone into business with longtime Mets clubhouse attendant Vinny Greco, operating a car wash called Pro Touch Detail. Although he had a bank account, Radomski almost never used checks or credit cards to buy food, clothes or gas for his car, and he was said to have told the informant that he was paying... (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)

    Hundreds rally in Oakland for immigrant rights  May 7, 2007
    " Brenda Ramirez, 15, skipped classes at Mission High School to attend the midday rally. She and her mother, a housecleaner, are in the U.S. illegally. "Everyone has a right to be equal," said Ramirez, who had a Mexican flag tucked in the pocket of her jeans. Chronicle staff writer Matthew Yi contributed to this report. E-mail Leslie Fulbright and Patrick Hoge at and . F/C for an imp/whlsale co Lead consolidation and manage ongoing Gir Scouts of Northern California Drivers 1000 HIRING BONUS... (Yahoo News -- Immigration)

    Airbus A380's arrival brings immense questions  May 7, 2007
    "The International Terminal was built with double deck levels at the gateways to accommodate the A380,'' McCarron said. SFO is the only Bay Area airport in the running to take the A380. SFO receives more than 90 percent of international fliers in Northern California - far more than smaller Oakland International Airport or Mineta San Jose International Airport, which specialize in domestic flights, many of which are short hauls. According to press reports, LAX has budgeted $121 million just to... (Yahoo News -- Aviation and Aerospace)

    CHRONICLEWATCH  May 7, 2007
    " Who's responsible: Raul Godinez II, Oakland director of public works; (510) 238-3962; ON THE WATCH LIST DAY 434 Plan approval for a roundabout on Berkeley's Gilman Street near Interstate 80 expected before end of year; construction should begin in 2009. Who's responsible: Claudette Ford, Berkeley public works director, (510) 981-6300; DAY 47 The sunken towboat Respect remains a navigation hazard in the Alameda Estuary. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is arranging for its removal with the... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Bums dress, smell better than you  May 7, 2007
    " American panhandlers like to tell concerned journalists like me that begging is far harder than working for a living. Yeah. That's probably why the rest of us saps decide to work: We're too lazy to panhandle. Steven Knipp is a journalist in Washington, D.C. Contact us at . This article appeared on page F - 2 of the San Francisco Chronicle Teacher K-12 PORT ENGINEER Tidewater Barge Samuel Merritt College (SMC)... Assoc Dir Bus State Univ. University of the Pacific One of Dispatchers, Techs... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Brown leans on backers for help with legal bills from failed GOP suit  May 7, 2007
    " EXTRA! Catch our Web page at . Chronicle columnists Phillip Matier and Andrew Ross appear Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays. Matier can be seen on CBS-5 morning and evening news. He can also be heard on KCBS radio Monday to Friday at 7:50 a.m. and 5:50 p.m. Got a tip? Call them at (415) 777-8815 or drop them an e-mail at . This article appeared on page B - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle Teacher K-12 PORT ENGINEER Tidewater Barge Samuel Merritt College (SMC)... Assoc Dir Bus State Univ.... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Jefferson AwardPresented to John Peterson  May 7, 2007
    " For information, visit . Each week, The Chronicle features a Bay Area resident who has won a Jefferson Award for making a difference in his or her community. The awards are administered by the American Institute for Public Service, a national foundation that honors community service. Bay Area residents profiled in The Chronicle are also featured on CBS 5-TV and KCBS-AM, which are Jefferson Award media partners, along with The Chronicle. E-mail Shelah Moody at . This article appeared on page E... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    NotebookCarpenter surgery  May 6, 2007
    " Briefly: Mariners relief pitcher Julio Mateo was being questioned by police following a domestic dispute at a Manhattan hotel that left his wife needing stitches to her mouth, police said. After Seattle's 8-1 loss to the Yankees, Mateo was sent down to Triple-A Tacoma. ... The Rangers placed right-hander Kevin Millwood, who strained his left hamstring last week, on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 29. ... One day after Florida's annual state legislative session ended without a... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    San Francisco's Ellison best bet to bring Cup home  May 6, 2007
    " This article appeared on page C - 12 of the San Francisco Chronicle Lead consolidation and manage ongoing Gir Scouts of Northern California Drivers 1000 HIRING BONUS Deliver small Teacher K-12 PORT ENGINEER Tidewater Barge Samuel Merritt College (SMC)... Assoc Dir Bus State Univ. University of the Pacific One of Dispatchers, Techs Waste Worker Police Officer Appraiser I/II Kings River Conservation... Div. Mgr. Energy inability. Licensed Vocational Nurses Advertisers lect. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    Appeals court adjusts privacy-at-work ruling  May 6, 2007
    "Ziegler could not reasonably have expected that the computer was his personal property, free from any type of control by his employer,'' O'Scannlain said. Ziegler was director of operations for Frontline Processing in Bozeman, Mont. After an FBI agent told a company administrator in January 2001 that an employee had accessed child pornography on a company computer, the administrator traced the Web site to Ziegler's computer, the court said. That night, the administrator and his assistant got a... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)

    dramatic peaks  May 6, 2007
    " Sawyer keeps me on a tight leash. At the bottom we drop into a shallow crevasse and claw our way up the other side, and I stagger the last few steps to the pick-up site. Utterly depleted, I collapse in a heap on the ice, too tired even to sit up. Soon a helicopter swoops out of the sky and touches down inches from us. Sawyer pushes me inside, and 6 1/2 minutes later I'm perched on a bar stool back at the lodge, rehydrating with the first Kokanee Lager of the evening and feeling the jubilant... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    The weekly poll  May 6, 2007
    Samuel Merritt College (SMC). Advertisers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)

    Wells Fargo buys bank  May 6, 2007
    " The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter pending regulatory and Greater Bay shareholder approval. Greater Bay's banking locations will begin operating under the Wells Fargo name in the first quarter of 2008, Worth said. Greater Bay's stock rose 11.6 percent on Thursday, the day before the deal was announced. While a spike just before an acquisition can raise suspicions of insider trading, both Ramirez and Morford said they believe the explanation is innocent. Wall Street has... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    At home with Ciji Ware  May 6, 2007
    and DON'T HAVE A CLUE" did seem simplistic -- until it came time to tackle a room in my own house. At that point, "don't have a clue" applied to where to begin more than to what to do with a given object. That's when Ware's mantra "Keep what you love and need" kicked in. That pair of etched metal photos of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Painted Ladies given to us years ago by well-intentioned houseguests is definitely going into the DONATE bag. I feel freer already. Resources "Rightsizing Your... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    TV actor, a former senator, lets buzz build in GOP race  May 6, 2007
    " E-mail Carla Marinucci at . This article appeared on page A - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle Engineers - SNMP Design OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EFFECTS Lucasfilm Ltd. and Sacramento office CALHFA provides F ager San Francisco Honda F/C for an imp/whlsale co Lead consolidation and manage ongoing Gir Scouts of Northern California Drivers 1000 HIRING BONUS Deliver small Teacher K-12 PORT ENGINEER Tidewater Barge Samuel Merritt College (SMC)... Assoc Dir Bus State Univ. University of the... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    OAKLANDWoman robbed of tips, shot dead  May 6, 2007
    OAKLAND / Woman robbed of tips, shot dead / She worked at Oracle Arena concession stand (San Francisco Chronicle)


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