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eyeglasses News Archive04-Oct-2007
Seeing history through spectacles (The Sun Chronicle)
David Fleishman tells of going through the eyeglasses, spectacles and other visual aids in storage at the Atwater Kent Museum, dubbed the gateway to Philadelphia history, and upon pulling out a drawer, locating what was even unknown to the museum's director existed in the collection - a leather-framed magnifying glass belonging to Benjamin Franklin.
Seeing history through spectacles (The Sun Chronicle)
David Fleishman tells of going through the eyeglasses, spectacles and other visual aids in storage at the Atwater Kent Museum, dubbed the gateway to Philadelphia history, and upon pulling out a drawer, located a leather-framed magnifying glass belonging to Benjamin Franklin.
Poker night ... with a full house and a royal losing streak (The Record)
Some co-workers began a floating poker game a couple of months ago. I wasn't able to attend the first three games, but I promised to host the fourth. Finally, last week, the Big Day arrived! Poker at Bill's! Wednesday at 7 p.m.! Be there or ... be somewhere else.
CLUB CONNECTION (The Oregonian)
Timber Talkers: Meet to improve communication and confidence. Noon Tuesdays, 9403-B S.W. Nimbus Ave., Beaverton. www.timbertalkers.com. Noontime Nomads Toastmasters: Devoted to improving spoken communication. Noon Wednesdays, West View Plaza, 10725 S.W. Barbur Blvd.,
Portsmouth police log (Portsmouth Herald)
8:48 a.m. ? Officers were dispatched to Islington Street to investigate graffiti on two buildings. 9:31 .a.m. ? A Dennett Street caller reported two bulldogs on the loose. 10:11 a.m. ? A student reported...
Surging Phillies, fans celebrate NL East title at City Hall rally (The Sentinel)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- With their 10,000th franchise loss just a memory, the surging Philadelphia Phillies on Monday celebrated their unlikely National League East title at City Hall amid thousands of delirious fans.
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