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Domestic violence: The dark secret at your job Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 8:25AMCindy Bischof was not the kind of woman who would normally let a boyfriend get in the way of her career.
Learn about the World Consumer Batteries Market Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 7:59AM NEW YORK----Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Car Parts and supply industry is available in its catalogue.
The Cosby Show: 25th Anniversary Commemorative Edition Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 7:19AMThe Series: When The Cosby Show premiered in September of 1984, expectations were low. Star Bill Cosby had starred in hit shows, both major ( I Spy ) and minor ( The Bill Cosby Show ), in the 1960s, but his more recent attempts at TV stardom (the 1970s variety programs The New Bill Cosby Show and Cos ) had flopped, loudly.
Thrill of the kill Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 7:03AMI am from Bucksport, not from away. I understand the culture of the hunt and all the skills and thrills it entails. I live on a small pond and over the years I have enjoyed it here immensely.
Peek at the Week Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 6:33AM Submissions for Community Calendar are required 10 days preceding the date of publication. Send to: Niles Managing Editor, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495 or e-mailed to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com.
Viva Hot Babe Zara Lopez traumatized in car accident caused by reckless bus Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 6:12AMViva Hot Babes member Zara Lopez got into a vehicular accident today, November 19, on the southbound lane of the SLEX (South Luzon Expressway). Zara said she was driving her green Honda CRV at a speed of only 60 kph when her car was sideswiped by a speeding passenger bus that overtook her.
6 things to make Thanksgiving travel quicker, easier Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 2:20PMAs the holiday season begins, many Arizonans will soon be headed out of town to celebrate with family and friends.
35W bridge collapse offers nation infrastructure lesson Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 2:09PMIf America decides to get to work repairing and replacing infrastructure the job can be done fast and well, according to the head of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Minnesota.
Sports briefs; Nov. 19, 2008 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 2:02PMTickets available for Morse football BATH — The Morse High School football team, the Eastern Maine Class B champions, are scheduled to face Mountain Valley on Saturday at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland for the Class B State title.
2009 Nissan Cube Revealed [Nissan Cube] Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 1:48PMThe Nissan Cube is hoping to capture the boxy chic market the Scion xB pioneered when it goes on sale in the US market next year. We think the Cube has a lot going for it. When it does arrive the...
Police say mother provided gun in shooting Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 1:46PMMILWAUKEE Police say the mother of a 16-year-old boy provided the gun the teen used to shoot three people in a car on Milwaukees northwest side Wednesday.
2005 smart roadster from UK and Ireland - Comments Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 1:31PMYes you all are right, it leaks like no mans business and it will get WORSE. I just bought mine and it was perfect, I never came across any leaks but I slowly noticed a leak on the passengers door, coming out from the bottom. Then it got WORSE. It started leaking down on to the speakers.
Search the Archives Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7:41AMA K-State student was killed in a car accident Sunday. Mauritius Meyer, freshman in biological and agricultural engineering who was known as “Mo,” died from injuries sustained in an accident that occurred on Interstate 70.
Wicker against, Cochran wary of auto bailout Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7:04AMThe cash-strapped Big Three automakers could find little support for an economic bailout among a Mississippi congressional delegation whose state depends on foreign competitors like Toyota and Nissan.
Snipe hunting delivers more Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 5:33AMTANNER - With a north wind creating a nip in the air, soybeans swooshed against pants legs and crunched underfoot at Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area as the day moved toward night.
Smart wheelchair increases mobility of disabled seniors Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 5:29AM VANCOUVER -- A University of B.C. researcher has developed a smart wheelchair aimed at helping seniors with cognitive disabilities live independently for a longer time and with a better quality of life.
East Jordan man faces felony charges in connection with crash that killed two Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 9:40AMCHARLEVOIX — An East Jordan man is facing three felony charges in connection with a traffic crash that claimed the lives of two children from East Jordan late Sunday.
Is a fourth straight title possible for Johnson? Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 9:25AMTHE VILLAGES — Winning NASCAR’s Sprint Cup title for the third consecutive year was a feat in itself for Jimmie Johnson. Going into uncharted territory — winning a fourth consecutive next season — doesn’t seem to be too much of a stretch.
Police: Masked gunman robs teen, shoots one Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 9:13AMST. LOUIS -- A man wearing a ski mask robbed two teens at gunpoint Monday night, then shot one of them in the wrist and arm, at McCausland Avenue near Highway 40, police say. Police released no details about the suspect.
Sun power cuts Wales car crashes Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 9:10AMSolar-powered road studs at Five Mile Lane on the A4226 between Barry and the A48 have led to a 72 per cent reduction in accidents and won the company who installed them a top award.
Technology Behind The Personal Network Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 8:23AMExperts believe Personal Networks will run to a thousand devices by 2017, which presents an enormous networking challenge. European researchers are developing some very clever technology to create a Smart Personal Network that can cope with all those devices.
Siblings in 90s take part in study Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 8:07AMThey arrived in Jackson in 1923 in a Ford Model T touring car, five children and a dog crunched in the back seat. Today, three of those siblings are in their 90s, retired for several decades and going strong.
Dating Website Gives Away Smart Car Cabriole Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 8:00AM Dating Website OnlineBootyCall.com has announced the winners of its Smart Car® Giveaway Contest.
The lure of the laugh Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 7:53AMUnder hot lights in front of a relaxed weeknight audience, Matthew Spriggs went to work in the Funny Bone Comedy Club. As his five-minute stage slot passed, the Ohio State Universitylaw student, 26, drew from the Jerry Seinfeld book of observationaland self-deprecating humor.
Smart Cars In Cenla Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:29PMThere’s a lot of leg room in a Smart Car. And I’m not being sarcastic. Actually, the Smart Car is full of pleasant surprises. Jim Willey of Pineville has a pick up truck and a caddy in the garage, but this is his new baby.
Quantum of Solace (2008) Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:18PM"Quantum of Solace" stars Daniel Craig as James Bond and Olga Kurylenko as a potential romantic interest.
Clinton: Car accident closes U.S. 21 Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:07PM CLINTON, OH -- U.S. 21 was closed Monday night here when a man had to be lifeflighted to a hospital following a car accident.
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio elected to CRS Board of Directors Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 9:01PM BALTIMORE -- The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops announce that three Bishops have been elected to the Board of Directors of Catholic Relief Services, the official international relief and development agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Teen Accused Of Pulling Gun On Parent At School Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 8:20PMA Kansas City, Mo., teen leaves his school in handcuffs, accused of pulling a weapon on a parent.
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Highways Crews Work to Prevent Black Ice Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 7:44PMPolymer type substance makes salt last longer and improves traction.
Driving without lights earns teen a trip to jail Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 4:28PMMemo to drug users: do not drive with any inoperable lights on your car.
Low Ratings End Show and a GM Product Placement Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 2:09PMEVEN in a fictional world, it seems, General Motors cannot catch a break.
OPINION: Westwood School District — On a roll 11/16/08 Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 1:15PMSometimes we know more about our worldly neighbors than we do about our next door neighbors.
Bauhaus on a budget takes research and patience Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 12:54PMAVONDALE ESTATES, Ga. - Keith Brown and Karen Hennessey wanted to give their ranch house the sleek, modern style they had come to appreciate from stays in boutique hotels...
DAVID BROOKS: Bailout to nowhere Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 10:58AMNot so long ago, corporate giants with names like PanAm, ITT and Montgomery Ward roamed the earth. They faded and were replaced by new companies with names like Microsoft, Southwest Airlines and Target. The U.S. became famous for this pattern of decay and new growth.
More Economy Pages Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 10:26AMThe U.S. auto industry is in dire need of a shakeup. All of the Big Three are beset by plummeting sales and market share, high labor costs, aging fleets, and a surfeit of innovative automobiles in the pipeline.
Carlin honored with Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 10:47PMWASHINGTON -- The late comedian George Carlin was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the only award he saw as a legitimate comedy prize.
Talking car technology making progress Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 10:25PMHamburg - Smart car-to-car communication will one day make traffic jams obsolete and significantly improve road safety. That is the vision of several major car makers who recently presented the technology under realistic driving conditions at a test ...
The Clanton Advertiser Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 10:25PMI like Sarah Palin. I think she’s smarter than people are giving her credit for, at least in the sense she didn’t spell “potato” wrong. And I think she’s getting a bum wrap on some things, receiving most of the blame for what all accounts was a struggling effort.
Politicians told to make Burrard Bridge safer Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 8:34PMAs the clock ticks down to civic election day, organizations that represent cyclists and pedestrians in Vancouver are pushing for changes that will make the Burrard Street Bridge a safer place to be.
HBO film documents Anderson life, racing Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 8:26PMSammy Hawkins has never won a Thundercar race at the Anderson Speedway, but that hasn’t crimped his celebrity status.
Remembrance deployed as idiocy’s excuse Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 8:15PMEveryone has a tale. The writer William McIlvanney said once that his great novel Docherty was impelled by a need to stand witness for all the common folk whose lives never became footnotes. That came to mind yesterday, at 10.59am, or thereabouts.
Jon Stewart, Lily Tomlin Honor George Carlin Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 10:15AMThe late comedian George Carlin - famous for those "Seven Words You Can Never Say on TV" - was honored Monday with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the only award he saw as a legitimate comedy prize.
HTC FUZE From AT&T Fuses Fun and Function With the One-Touch Power of TouchFLO 3D Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 10:00AM AT&T customers now have the best of both worlds.
Laurie David: Adding Teeth to a Detroit Bailout Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 9:32AMNow that Detroit is begging for a handout to save itself, Congress should demand in return a serious, long-overdue increase in fuel efficiency standards for new cars and trucks.
Local toymaker has building blocks for success Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 9:06AMThere is complex beauty in the simplest things. That’s the philosophy of Hans Eich of St. Catharines, who nine months ago started a toy building-blocks [...]
An address from Grupo Reforma president Alejandro Junco de la Vega Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 8:44AMNowhere in the Americas is it more dangerous to practice journalism than in Mexico. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, twenty-one journalists have been killed in Mexico since 2000, seven of them in direct reprisal for their work.
OSU researchers look to make new hybrid cars Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 10:53PMOhio State researchers think they have found a way to reduce fuel costs. SMART@CAR is a new project being proposed and developed by professionals at the Ohio State Center for Automotive Research. SMART@CAR is an acronym for Sustainable Mobility: Advanced Research Team at the Center for Automotive Research.