Campaigns Bear Down As Time Runs Short
Oct 22nd, 2008 · As Nov. 4 nears, the presidential campaigns must make quick decisions about how to use the candidates' limited time. Two experts talk about what the scheduling process is like.
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8-8-08, A Lucky Day For Weddings *
Aug 7th, 2008 · The lucky number eight means wealth and prosperity to Asians who observe Chinese numerology across the world. So when the Chinese government was scheduling the start of the Olympics, they chose the most auspicious time of all: 8-8-08 at 8:08:08 p.m. We visit Wayfarers Chapel, a popular wedding site in Palos Verdes, Calif., to see how they're dealing with the rush of couples.
Mccain Aide Sees Expanded Role
Jul 2nd, 2008 · A top aide to Senator John McCain is taking on extra duties in the presidential campaign. Steve Schmidt will oversee day-to-day political, strategy, coalitions, scheduling and communications operations. He will report to Campaign Manager Rick Davis.
From Sweeper to Capitol Hill Staffer, 'Step By Step' ****
May 13th, 2008 · For six decades, Bertie Bowman has worked on Capitol Hill. He began as a 13-year-old sweeping the steps, and now he is the hearing scheduler for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. In between, he forged friendships with some of the most prominent members of the Senate. Step by Step is his new memoir.
U.S. DOT May Cap Air Traffic into JFK, Newark
Sep 25th, 2007 · The federal government may put a cap on the number of flights in and out of two of the nation's busiest airports: John F. Kennedy in New York and Newark, in New Jersey. The idea is to relieve the gridlock that often starts there, and ripples across the country. That gridlock caused the worst summer of flight delays on record; Wednesday, Congress will hold hearings on the issue. The FAA says the airlines are over-scheduling flights at peak hours and the air traffic control is overloaded. The airlines say customers want cheap and convenient flights.
Wal-Mart Alters Scheduling System for a Million Workers **
Jan 3rd, 2007 · The nation's biggest private employer will switch to an computerized scheduling system based on the number of customers in stores at any given time. Wal-Mart has about 1.3 million workers.
The Discreet Charm of Going 'Unplugged' ****
Jun 14th, 2005 · Commentator Ana Hebra Flaster has two children in school. Like many other kids, they need to be picked up and dropped off at after school activities, lessons, and dates with friends. So when Flaster found out it was possible to get a break from all the scheduling and carpooling, she was relieved -- for a while.
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