Kevin Clash: The Man Behind Elmo Nov 10, 2009
I remember when Tracy Chapman came in, she was crying as she sang her song; she was just so overwhelmed by being there. Danny DeVito stood up on the steps so everybody could see him personally thank everybody for all the years that he loved watching the show. (Time.com)
Suit prompts SDSU review of Schemmel travel ... Nov 8, 2009
And his sole purpose for being there was just to see you. the attorney asked. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Im Not Happy Nov 8, 2009
I do control my happiness while there may be bad days I dont expect anybody to fix it but the most imnportant thing to me is just being there with me. Raqi. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
'We're pretty much broke' Nov 7, 2009
Bart Strauss wrote on Nov 3, 2009 1:22 PM:" SAM... Thank you raising the issue about how you feel that Mr. Currier terminated employees based on personal reasons. I cannot say if I know that this is true or not. I didn't work for MMC during that time, so I don't know anything of it. If it is true, I feel sorry for those individuals. I can say that openly because I feel that's how I was treated. I feel that I was terminated for personal reasons. What most people don't know is that Mr. Contreras... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Eyewitness ran toward the shooting, capturing the scene Nov 7, 2009
"Most soldiers just sit around and joke about being there," he says. The center is usually crowded with people standing in what he called "snake lines.". (Christian Science Monitor)
McCARTNEY: The Beatles weren't that good... Nov 7, 2009
"Those are some of my happiest memories, being there among a group of people and having someone buy you a beer.". You can listen to the entire interview on Ian Camfield's Xfm Breakfast Show, week beginning November 16. (The Drudge Report)
Fort Hood suspect said his goodbyes before r... As if going off to war, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan cleaned out his apartment, gave leftover frozen broccoli to one neighbor and called another ... Nov 7, 2009
"He just wanted to thank Willie for being a good friend and thank him for being there for him," Harris said. "That was it. We thought it was just a nice message to leave.". (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Downtown Free Movie Night a Smash Hit (879) Nov 7, 2009
Residents Pour Into New Venue, Expressing Delight at Being There ... Being there with the big community turn out was just a really nice feeling. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Ending obesity Nov 6, 2009
For Spaz, "It wasn't about being skinny or anything to do with appearance. It was about my health." It was about being there for his wife, Patti Bulatao, and children: Victoria, 18; Jazlyn, 10; and Josiah, 5. Spaz said he watched his obese father die a slow, painful death from complications of diabetes at the age of 52, and he did not want to do that to his children. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Great (Overlooked) Books -- A Symposium Nov 5, 2009
The American Conservative -- The Best Books You Haven t Read. 2009 The American Conservative. (The American Conservative)
Hiding from the 1984 massacre Nov 3, 2009
Her being there was unusual. "Indira Gandhi has died," she whispered in Punjabi. (CNN -- World)
‘Shark Tank’ star led Learning Co. of Cambridge Nov 2, 2009
Obviously, robots don t replace being there, but technology has to help if you want to keep Mom out of the nursing home and not quit your job, Angle says. Ultimately, we think the robots will be able to take on more physical tasks like carrying groceries or helping you get out of bed, Angle says. (Boston Globe)
'Everyone has the potential of giving the gift of life' Nov 1, 2009
He amazingly never had any pain and being there the first time we wheeled her in his room and they saw each other had us all in tears of joy. In the previous story there were things he said he wanted to be able to do if the transplant went well. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Surprise! S.F. Mayor Didn't Hint at Big Decision Nov 1, 2009
"The mayor took a look at what he needs to do in terms of raising money, etc., and looked at his family life and being there and didn't want to do it.". 1. (ABC News)
Jefferys impact ripples beyond Williams-Brice Stadium for Gamecocks Oct 29, 2009
The thought of being there for a number of years a dozen states and a long plane ride away from home set in. Jeffery was torn. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Trick or Trot always a favorite Oct 29, 2009
Thank you for being there on this long and incredible journalistic journey. LAST LEWIS. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Thousands Say Goodbye To Somer Oct 28, 2009
"We support you and we're here for you," mourner Shirley Hatcher said about being there for the Thompsons. "It's a family community; it's good schools; but it happened here -- which goes to show you it can happen anywhere.". (News4Jax.com, FL)
Tosca did not deserve to be booed Oct 27, 2009
What happens on film, as against being there in the orchestra stalls, is that the medium reinforces the dramatic concentration and musical intensity by choosing the picture for you. In the cinema, you are also on the stage quite so in the intervals, where you watch the building of the following acts' sets and part of the performance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
U.S. Service Member Killed in Afghan Blast Oct 26, 2009
"A mile from South Station, an outpost of US marines in Helmand province, the tribal chief was openly hostile. ?The Americans threaten our economy and take our land for bases. They promise much and deliver nothing,? he said.?People here regard the American troops as occupiers,? said Haji Khan, a leader of the Baluch tribe, who rules like a medieval baron. ?Young people are turning against them and in time will fight them.? by ffoulkes-2009 October 26, 2009 2:11 AM EDT I don't care what your... (CBS News -- World)
Reclusive teen wants to be more social Oct 26, 2009
Sad Mom is doing the best thing for her daughter just by being there for her and not letting her beat herself up for the mistakes she has made. Someday someone will see the beautiful person she is. (Boston Globe)
Booker win boosts 'Wolf Hall' Oct 25, 2009
Jack Macrea, Mantel's editor at publisher Henry Holt in New York, said her strength as a writer was "the ability to imagine the situation in such a profound manner, which not only gives the reader a feeling for being there, but being a participant in the whole situation.". "It draws you right in," he said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
One last thrillerIf things had gone differently, Michael Jackson would have been... Oct 25, 2009
What s really sad is that I felt he was trying to put a foot into normal life by being a part of everything, by touching people, by being there while we were doing our stuff ... What s really sad is that I felt he was trying to put a foot into normal life by being a part of everything, by touching people, by being there while we were doing our stuff. (New York Post -- News)
Son: Berlusconi 'is like a battery' Oct 23, 2009
Asked what makes a normal Italian family, the younger Berlusconi replied: "A normal Italian family is where certain values are always very present. Some of these values are connected to being a family. Being closer to each other and respecting certain traditions, being there for one another.". Don't Miss. (CNN -- World)
JonWertheimViewpoint Stadium? Yes. Owner? Check. Now Los Angeles needs a team. Oct 23, 2009
Then, as if to illustrate why Villaraigosa is so frustrated, Grubman adds enigmatically: "But we see [not being there] as the absence of a plus, as opposed to a minus.". So why has Los Angeles been so long without a team. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Following The Broncos In Tulsa Oct 23, 2009
Someone needs to get "Coach Pete a "blue" jacket for away games! WACedBronco was in the stands, along with his friend from Boise . TU fans were loud! They reminded me of the 12th Man like A&M. Boise State fans are loudest in the end zones, I believe, but all TU fans were making noise when Boise State was on offense. They did quiet down in the third qtr, and seats began to empty, down to about 75%, but when TU scored the TD in the 4th qtr. to bring them to within 7 points, the fans magically... (BroncoCountry.com)
Caltrain fatality identified as Gunn junior William Dickens, 16 Oct 21, 2009
Cause we all know them being there for a week or two isnt having any affect. Most likely the police will look at me and tell me they have it all under control and I shouldnt congest the walk ways or something to that effect. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Assault trial begins for former Somerset teacher Oct 20, 2009
Stephen W. Shaffer, 56, Grove City, who taught at Somerset from 1988 until his retirement in 2005, faces 13 charges stemming from two alleged incidents that occurred when the former Somerset student was 13 and 14 years old. He faces charges of rape, statutory sexual assault, sexual assault, three counts of aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault, endangering the welfare of children, indecent exposure and two counts of corruption of minors. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Car fire hero breaks windshield to pull woman from burning car Oct 20, 2009
This kid saved her life, he was in the right place at the right time, without him being there she could've died in that fire, said Lieutenant Sheila Lorance. As for Edwards, he says he never would have been able to live with himself if he did not help out. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
B'woods hottest patakhas Oct 17, 2009
Even after years of being there, not only he manages to retain his charm, but also has the charisma to make people wait for his movies and appearance. The phuss bomb: Well, lesser said is the better for this breed of crackers. (India Times, India)
Balloonists Were on 'Wife Swap' with Trumbull Family Oct 16, 2009
"But I didn't have to chase a tornado, because I was in a tornado. That was my impression of being there.". The Heene's hellbent lifestyle was a bit of a worry, Jay Martel said. (FOX61, CT)
Continue reading Oct 15, 2009
The e-mail began "Dear Richard" and went on to say: "Forgive me for not being there with you." Babcock said last week that he wrote those words because of his guilt over surviving, while Delgado did not. Babcock's e-mail led one of Delgado's nieces, Cecilia Luna of Norco, to contact him. (Selma Enterprise, CA)
Gundy: We Support Dez 100 Percent Oct 13, 2009
"Right now were concerned with him working his way through this, and us being there in support of him, even though he made a mistake. Were going to support him and try to get him back on track. If the NCAA would like to reinstate him, wed like to get him back in the flow of things and work him back into our offense. Thats all we can really say at this point. As we told De, now the decision is not in our hands. Now the decision is in somebody elses hands, and so all we can do is... (GoPokes.com)
Answering the Call Oct 13, 2009
It has been great, it s a lot of work, a lot of hours and every now and then you get tired of that pager going off at 3 a.m. sometimes, but it s one of those deals, when people pick up the phone and make the call they expect us to be there and help and I like being there. The Terrell VFD serves more than 100 miles of Kaufman County. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
It's Garry Shandling's Bonus Featur... Oct 13, 2009
In one of the special features entitled "Being There," the cast members reminisce and share their fond memories of being on It s Garry Shandling s Show. The actors also share a lot of interesting behind the scenes facts. (Suite101.com)
Pet Peeve: Bringing Kids Everywhere You Go Oct 12, 2009
Coldhearted wrote on Oct 9, 2009 7:31 PM:" Thanks for the support, people! A few key points to be addressed:1.) I was a VERY well-behaved child, because I was taught to be. It was also made clear to me that I could not go everywhere.2.) Fat people and ugly people do not ruin events for others just by being there. It is your unruly and ungovernable children who do.3.) I am not miserable; to the contrary, I am high-spirited and vivacious and people just naturally flock to me. If you take my post... (New Iberia, LA)
Tom Logano apologizes for run-in with Biffle Oct 12, 2009
"I would love to race the fastest cars in the world ... it's a very heady trip being there.". Grammar's day went a little better than pop star Jesse McCartney, who forgot a verse while singing the national anthem. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Video Conferencing: Why Isn't It More Successful? Oct 10, 2009
When a call was made the picture quality generally wasn t like being there. It was more like analog TV on a bad channel, and there was so much network latency that voices and lips often weren t in sync. (Datamation)
Veterans join, benefit from unusual charity groups Oct 10, 2009
"But just being there has meant a lot. It's nice to have an organization with other vets who call and ask how I am doing.". Cassata said representatives of the organizations did ask if he wanted to become a fundraising donor, and that it would not cost him to try, although so far he has chosen not to participate. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Political Insider Oct 8, 2009
Remember the Peter Sellers movie, Being There. The Oxendines appear to be modern day Chancey Gardners. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Can Letterman turn embarrassment into TV triumph? Oct 7, 2009
"Grant's appearance vaulted ratings runner-up "Tonight" past Letterman's CBS "Late Show," a leadership position Leno held through his retirement from late night earlier this year.Since then, Letterman has reclaimed a ratings edge over new "Tonight" host Conan O'Brien.And now, Dave may have truly sealed the deal. With his masterful monologue last Thursday, he took control of a dicey situation. He promised his audience "a little story" and delivered in spades. He acknowledged his own past "creepy"... (Albany Times Union)
Freaky Fortnight: How Are You Supposed To Shower When You're Watching a Toddler? Oct 7, 2009
Being there with the second kid is like re-entering the dating scene after a divorce. You're just not as psyched to share with other parents how many months your child has lived on this earth, or to commiserate about sleep schedules, or to enthuse about how cool it is that you are raising Mary to be bilingual. (Slate)
Fall Focus: John Gast Oct 6, 2009
Being there really helped me understand the effectiveness of a change up and how it can be utilized when your throwing to a better hitter as it can really mess up his timing. Football - Football - - Women's Volleyball - Women's Soccer - Women's Soccer - Women's Volleyball - Swimming g - Football - Football. (Seminoles.com)
Scandal could be Lettermans defining moment Oct 6, 2009
Fans excited to see Monday's showMost of the audience members waiting to enter the Ed Sullivan Theater for Monday's "Late Show" taping were excited about being there and not so troubled by Letterman's personal life. "He did a really classy job of announcing it to everyone," said Keely Ahearn, who came from Minneapolis with her friend Adam Melchert. (MSNBC -- Television)
A Soldier's Last Letter From Afghanistan Oct 6, 2009
" Warriors fight for each other, they h 00004000 ave never fought for any grand notion. A hero fights and dies for his brothers, those who stand next to him. He respected my beliefs on the war as my brother, in disagreement but through mutual respect for our positions. by veteran71 October 5, 2009 12:43 PM EDT Those that create these Criminal Corporate Wars for Fun and Profit have NEVER, and WILL NEVER, suffer any ill effects to themselves or their families, and will in fact, profit financially... (CBS News)
Area schools respond to presidents address Oct 4, 2009
Area schools respond to presidents address. Daily Journal Online - Park Hills, MO. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
TV review: CBS' 'Three Rivers' more of the same Oct 3, 2009
Katherine Moennig ("The L Word") plays Miranda Foster, the surgical fellow whose father essentially built Three Rivers hospital in Pittsburgh, but ended up never being there for her in the process. So now she has issues as she follows in his footsteps. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Parenting Place Oct 3, 2009
Our little boss wrote on Jul 6, 2009 3:52 PM:" Well, we decided to take Ella out to see the Emerson Park fireworks on Friday night and she loved them. I was a little nervous because 1. it was late and she can be cranky when she gets tired and 2. fireworks like those are very loud and can be scary to some kids and small animals. I think it worked out well because a. Ella is at an age where you can explain things ahead of time so she knew what to expect and was excited to see b. we got there late... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
My prayers have been answered: Shiney's wife Oct 2, 2009
I imagine it will be a family picture with my daughter, parents and parents-in-law also being there. Has the ordeal brought you and Shiney closer. (India Times, India)
On the field, Landon Donovan is showing a lot of game Oct 1, 2009
"The second time when I went to Leverkusen, I felt good about being there, but I saw the same patterns and I felt like I wasn't going to get a real chance. This time, I absolutely loved my time there. It was incredible.". Yet cracking the roster of one of Europe's top clubs is never easy, and it was nearly impossible to do in a short loan spell. (USA Today -- Sports)
Surprise — among the advocates of improved, expanded heath care was former President Richard Nixon Sep 30, 2009
sparky595 wrote on Sep 26, 2009 11:28 AM:" I do not support ANY healthcare plan that involves a complete takeover of our health care system by our government. Republican, democrat, whoever. I know there are those who fully believe in this government, and agree with every single thing they do. You love the government being there to take care of your every need, from the time you are born until you die. That is fine. We all have the right to our own beliefs. I for one, just happen to think that... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
The Tongan Hammer Sep 30, 2009
Manu passed away when I was a little kid, and so I wanted to try and make this a family thing by all of us being there. I have another brother thats out in the mission field right now and another thats leaving soon, so thats another reason why I wanted to do it this year on Manus birthday. (TotalBlueSports.com)
Political Reality Hits Black Lawmakers Sep 26, 2009
Actually the wall came down a long time ago but so long as you continue to allow Al Sharpton and Jessie Jackson to be your mouthpieces and follow their brand of racism you will always perceive a wall being there, just like they want you to. Otherwise they have no place or way to profit. (CBS News)
Veterans awaiting GI Bill turn to loans, parents Sep 25, 2009
"Veterans have to operate on the assumption that they're not going to get their benefits, because you can't count on that money being there," said Jason Lindsay, 27, an Army veteran who is studying to earn his master's degree in global security at John Hopkins University. "You have to have a backup plan.". (AZCentral -- Business)
Forget Harold and Maude Sep 23, 2009
Being There, Coming Home, and how Hal Ashby became a master of the message movie ... If any adjective has affixed itself to the director, it is probably "quirky," an epithet he owes partly to Being Therethe tale of a seemingly autistic gardener who becomes a high-profile economic pundit and prospective presidential candidatebut mostly to , from 1971, which stars Bud Cort as a suicidal young man smitten by a fun-loving, 79-year-old Holocaust survivor (Ruth Gordon) ... Being There stars... (Slate)
Culver names new Economic Development director Sep 23, 2009
"That's too important of a function for somebody not being there leading the way," he said. "There's no more critical time to make sure that economic development programs are receiving the leadership that they need. Things are pretty fragile right now, given this tough economic cycle.". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Walters accuses Deen of contributing to childhood obesity Sep 23, 2009
and I can t imagine being there and having to deal with an attack like that Walters was completely ungracious. At least they could have warned Paula Deen that Walters was up to a confrontational interview. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Neil Patrick Harris Breathes New Li... Sep 22, 2009
This theme continued throughout the night, letting Harris not only express his excitement at being there as an unabashed television fan himself, and also allowing him to defuse any tension and awkwardness that might have arisen when he lost the Emmy for Supporting Actor in a Comedy to Jon Cryer. In fact, one of the funniest moments of the evening came when Harris interrupted the telecast to question Jon Cryer, forcing him to show the audience his envelope and prove that his name was actually... (Suite101.com)
Emmy and Oscar Winning Actress Visits Vermont Sep 22, 2009
"We have actually seen a 20-percent increase in the number of pets being surrenders to us. Many families are no longer able to keep their pets and keep their families together. So, being there to fulfill that need. And a lot of our programs are trying to reduce the need for the shelter at all. And help pets and families stay together," said Jill Harris of the Upper Valley Humane Society. Leachman will tour the facility Tuesday. (WCAX.com, VT)
Man found in river known around town Sep 21, 2009
Questions wrote on Sep 20, 2009 8:02 PM:" I guess my questions are: who is the legal owner of the property being camped upon? Can the police just go rushing in and harass people without the landowner's permission, request etc? If it was your property and you had given someone permission to camp there, how would you feel about the police going in without your request to do so? Just some things to consider.What laws are specifically being broken? That seem to be the heart of your complaint, so I... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Birthing trends: Mad Men explores the horrors of giving birth in the 60s; how about now and in the future? Sep 19, 2009
My dad not being there wasn t weird because dads weren t expected to do that then. Strange story with my birth she was so out of it time-wise, she couldn t figure out why they were serving her roast beef for breakfast I was born at 4:18 PM she thought it was 4:18 AM. She lost an entire 12 hours. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Israel PM to World: Back Our Self Defense Sep 18, 2009
Thank you Israel for being there and God's speed. by real1413 September 17, 2009 6:37 PM EDT. (CBS News)
Jason Schwartzman isnt Bored one bit Sep 18, 2009
Schwartzman is the son of Jack Schwartzman (who produced several films, including Hal Ashbys Being There, before he died in 1994) and Talia Coppola, the sister of Francis Ford Coppola and an actress most famous for her role as Adrian Pennino in the Rocky movies. But Schwartzman grew up watching action movies he didnt relate to and never thought of himself as an actor even though his cousin Sofia often cast him in school plays. (MSNBC -- Television)
House Republican campaign chief: 'Speaker now likening genuine opposition to assassination'... Sep 18, 2009
Capitol Briefing - Republicans Denounce Pelosi for Warning Against 'Incitement. Get the latest on House and Senate votes. (The Drudge Report)
Reynolds hits two-run homer to lift D'Backs to win Sep 17, 2009
"Adrian did a nice job of being there and Nick did an unbelievable job of keeping it out of the dugout. It was kind of a funky play. "It was one of those things that you say 'I've never seen that before. " Byrnes also hit a solo homer against Wade LeBlanc in the third off the third-story balcony of the Western Metal Supply building that borders the left-field pole. The Diamondbacks won their second straight game after having dropped nine of their previous 10. San Diego lost consecutive games for... (FOX 11, AZ)
5 things that make Talent better than Idol Sep 16, 2009
Maybe this isnt news to everyone, but it took me being there to realize, on the whole, this show is better than American Idol. Not because it branches beyond singing. (MSNBC -- News)
