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FEMA Assesses Damage After the Flood  -  25 Mar 2008
KFVS,Jack Heesch, FEMA Public Affairs Officer, says he knows of people getting lost eye glasses replaced. FEMA stresses that it's assessing damages in southeast

Short Fiction: Star Dust  -  25 Mar 2008
Pine Magazine,Francis’ cat-eye glasses sat on the shelf next to an old dusty tuba. I laughed. Ted, Max’s younger brother, came home in a huff after quitting the High

Affordable housing will move forward with or without RDA funding  -  25 Mar 2008
Tehachapi News,...“People shouldn't have to choose between adequate housing for their families and buying eye glasses for their kids.� According to Bailey, the Kern County

Senator provides 6000 with free eye treatment  -  Mar 24, 2008
The Tide,...of Vision Associates, Mr. Obasi Ifeanyi, who disclosed this to newsmen said that the patients were examined and given appropriate drugs or eye-glasses.

Windsor optometrist brings sight to Guyana  -  Mar 12, 2008
Canada.com,Tim Peters just returned from 11 days in Guyana where he dispensed free eye glasses and performed eye examinations. Peters and three Nova Scotian

Vision quest  -  Mar 24, 2008
Edmonton Journal,Saik even guarantees it "because I'm taking someone who has very good vision, (naturally or with the aid of contacts or eye glasses), and trying to improve

RAM eases health care burdens  -  Mar 19, 2008
The People's Defender,By this he meant that eye glasses, dental work, and hearing aids, and such are not covered. For example, it is not unusual for new eye glasses to cost $500

Dighton Lions Club to send a truckload of glasses overseas  -  Feb 28, 2008
Taunton Daily Gazette,After the rotary club learned they needed 18000 pairs of eye glasses to start an eye glass reading program, the Rotarian’s District Governor elect,

Best mentors give challenging advice, criticism  -  Mar 24, 2008
Chicago Tribune,Oblivious to the company's unspoken codes, she dressed like an art student—rhinestone-studded cat-eye glasses, untamed hair—while taking a keen interest in

Doty 'sees' ways to help with vision  -  Mar 2, 2008
New Bern Sun Journal,...“We gave out more than 100 vouchers for free eye glasses that day,� she said. “We caught a woman with a retinal hole, we caught cataracts and people who

Lasik Vision – get yourself a new look!  -  Mar 17, 2008
Los Angeles Chronicle,Tired of using and maintaining eye glasses and contact lenses? Switch on to a newer technology for a better vision…perhaps the Lasik vision!

AARP marks its 50th anniversary  -  Mar 23, 2008
San Gabriel Valley Tribune,...as donating books to veterans hospitals, collecting pennies and toiletries for Ronald McDonald House and collecting eye glasses for the Lions Club.

Legal definitions  -  Mar 17, 2008
Albany Times Union,By CATHLEEN F. CROWLEY, Staff writer Today, David Paterson becomes the first governor who is legally blind. But what does that mean?

Denise Snodell commentary: Groovy thoughts of Greg Brady  -  Mar 21, 2008
Kansas City Star,And how come the Bradys never get Sunday visits from chain-smoking Brooklynese aunts in cat-eye glasses? Where’s the crazy French great-uncle who boldly

In Anambra, the Rural Poor Can Now Smile  -  Mar 5, 2008
AllAfrica.com,...entailed free eye medical examination and treatment of not less than 3000 people with provision of adequate drugs and eye glasses as the case may be.

'Snow Angels;  -  Mar 21, 2008
Chicago Sun-Times,We can focus on the quirky but understated details, such as Arthur's pink knit hat with the pompom, Lila's cat-eye glasses, Nate's awful mustache and a

Be eye catching with Optique Opticians  -  Feb 25, 2008
Galway First,Located alongside the new Dunnes Stores in Briarhill, Optique Opticians is offering the very best in eye catching eye wear. Owned by optometrist Elaine

Chamber of Commerce honors Cindy Sturtevant  -  Mar 4, 2008
Central Maine Morning Sentinel,She sees to the needs of people who want vision correction surgery so they no longer will require eye glasses. While ophthalmologist Peter Kohler takes care

GOOD OLD DAYS: T-birds, Cosmos, Elvis: Commodoras had it all  -  Mar 22, 2008
Daily Pilot,The women, some dressed in scarves, cat-eye glasses, pearls and capri pants, posed for pictures in a baby blue 1957 Ford T-bird convertible parked in front

All the Real Wails  -  Mar 19, 2008
New City Chicago,Another co-worker is teenaged Arthur (Michael Angarano), who is in a want-a-first-kiss flirtation with Lila, a proto-glamour-geek behind cats-eye glasses,

Eye on fashion  -  Mar 5, 2008
Fergus Falls Daily Journal,Likewise the big-as-a-plate owl-eye glasses of the ‘70s and ‘80s. “New (eyeglass) frame lines are fashion-forward,� said Dave Gaustad, optician with 20/20

Murder suspect denied bail  -  Mar 6, 2008
Wicked Local Fall River,Among the items found in the apartment was a mangled pair of eye glasses with one of the lenses removed. Bomberg said police were able to tie the glasses to

Liberia: Daily Wrap Up - RUF Commander Describes Brutality ...  -  Mar 4, 2008
AllAfrica.com,He laid his folded eye glasses on the table in front of him, where he rested his hands for much of the testimony. In Krio, Mansaray described his

A Broader View: Holding on to those 'picture-perfect' days  -  Mar 5, 2008
The Daily News of Newburyport,...sort of singer and sounds like a state. r You buy the magnifying eye glasses at CVS because you are still in denial about needing prescription glasses.

La Salle Lions to host Sunday breakfast  -  Mar 3, 2008
Greeley Tribune,A family may eat for $15 Those coming to the breakfast are also asked to bring used eye glasses that can be donated to the needy.

Fish Fry Raises Money For Hearing Impaired  -  Mar 21, 2008
NBC 17.com,This is a way to make sure that those people in need that we support them especially when it comes to eye glasses and other hearing impaired facilities,�

Drillbit Taylor - Film Review  -  Mar 21, 2008
Arizona Reporter,Newcomer Nate Hartley in the role of Wade is rail-thin, sent into the story with rimless eye glasses that a sixty-year-old banking exec would reject as too

Freestone Co. Sheriff’s Report Number 376  -  Mar 21, 2008
Mexia Daily News,Broke windshield wiper blades on vehicle, tried to rip out the wood burning stove, broke a pair of eye glasses, poured out a large amount of medicines onto

Review: Motorola MOTOROKR S9 Sterero Bluetooth Headset  -  Mar 6, 2008
WM Experts,...worn with them as they both occupy the same “over the ear� space—in turn I can’t wear my eye glasses or sunglasses with them, which is quite the bummer.

'I didn't touch him'  -  Mar 20, 2008
Kingman Daily Miner,Norton has sought $718.99 in property losses, including $100 for prescription eye glasses that were broken and $299 for a Mont Blanc pen that was stolen

Houchens acquires optical chain  -  Mar 3, 2008
Forbes,The Cohen's stores -- in New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Florida -- offer eye exams, prescription eye glasses,

PS3 Headtracking Using Camera Only  -  Feb 27, 2008
Hard OCP,Sony is showing off headtracking using only the PlayStation Eye, no glasses needed, no Wii-mote. Pretty damn spiffy stuff if you ask me.

Annual charity event benefits blind  -  Feb 28, 2008
Novi News,..."We provide all sorts of eye glasses and eye exams for anyone who needs them in Novi," Barr said. "We've already had eight or 10 cases this year.

Houchens completes acquisition of parent of optical chain  -  Mar 3, 2008
Eyewitness News,The Cohen's stores offer eye exams, prescription eye glasses, contact lenses and other items and services. Houchens, based in Bowling Green, Kentucky,

Briefs for Wednesday, March 19  -  Mar 19, 2008
Palestine Herald Press,Make arrangements to come and bring your used eye glasses and aluminum cans. The Elkhart First United Methodist Church will be offering the following events

SEPARATE TRASH FROM TREASURE  -  Mar 19, 2008
Oprah.com,...us—whether it's because we're scared to collect what we really love (what would everybody say about a shelf full of spring-loaded googly-eye glasses?

Seeking independence through art  -  Mar 18, 2008
Bainbridge Post Searchlight,She said she met Roberts around Christmas last year when the agency assisted Roberts in obtaining eye glasses. Harrell describes Roberts as a unique,

Annual Event Is A Big Deal  -  Mar 4, 2008
Tampa Tribune,Eye glasses to the Lions Club (International). Miscellaneous bath mats and towels - they go to the humane society," Serio said. The sale has become such a

I Remember When  -  Mar 2, 2008
Jewish Press,If you do I'll have to hide her eye glasses.'' Another darling old timer chimed in with a broad grin on his face. ''My doctor said I shouldn't drink any

School Posts Alert On Website  -  Mar 17, 2008
WEEK-TV,The man was described as about six feet tall, 220 pounds, with blondish/grayish hair, and wearing large eye glasses. Be sure that you do not accept rides

Revolution Eyes Celebrates New Office in Clay Terrace  -  Feb 28, 2008
dBusinessNews Indianapolis (press release),...“At Revolution Eyes, we understand that eye glasses are an important fashion accessory,� said Dr. Ciano. “Our patients will be able to select from a wide

DNA put spotlight on Veysey; Tests excluded first suspect in sex ...  -  Mar 15, 2008
Owen Sound Sun Times,He's not wearing eye glasses in the picture, as he does in court. The complainants said the molester had salt and pepper hair, was heavyset, with fat hands

Probe of five-alarm fire delayed by building conditions  -  Mar 14, 2008
Examiner.comFirefighters continued to assist residents, going into the stable parts of the south side of the building to pick up clothing, medicine, eye glasses and

Medicare Advantage: The Case for Protecting Patient Choice  -  Mar 6, 2008
Heritage.org,...additional hospitalization and skilled nursing facility stays, routine eye and hearing examinations, eye glasses, and hearing aids.

Palestine: “I'm Afraid of “Taaakhâ€? and Shiver When I See itâ€?  -  Mar 14, 2008
Global Voices Online,Even my eye glasses that my father brought to me, I couldn’t be happy with. Even the bracelets that my mother bought to me, and the earrings and the rings,

Houchens Industries branches out to optical  -  Mar 5, 2008
Bowling Green Daily News,The Cohen’s Fashion Optical franchises offer eye exams, prescription eye glasses, contact lenses, sunglasses and related items and services.

Police search for robbery suspect  -  Mar 14, 2008
McKinney Courier Gazette,He was wearing a desert tan camouflage ball cap and jacket, gray or brown “Dickies� style work pants and prescription style eye glasses.

Man robs Flower Mound pharmacy, takes 800 Oxycontin pills  -  Mar 14, 2008
Pegasus News,He was wearing a desert tan camouflage style ball cap and jacket, gray or brown "Dickies" style work pants, prescription style eye glasses and was clean

On This Day in History: March 13 Brooklyn Honors For Sedaka  -  Mar 14, 2008
Brooklyn Daily Eagle,Because of his diminutive size, thick eye glasses, brace and a high-pitched voice, Neil was taunted by his peers. But Sedaka realized that his musical

News briefs from around Kentucky at 5:58 pm EST  -  Mar 3, 2008
Kentucky.com,The Cohen's stores - in New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Florida - offer eye exams, prescription eye glasses,



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