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Men escape from burning car Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:38AMThree men escaped from a burning car after it smashed into a parked vehicle, hit a wall and burst into flames. (10/03/2010 08:50:37)
Walls, pillars, door to panel and runaway trolleys main offenders Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:24AMARE you among the 66% of motorists who have had the experience of finding their car scratched or damaged in a public car park? Well, you are likely to have found that the perpetrator left the scene in a hurry.
Musial Cast as Eleanor of Aquitane Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:28AMSusan Musial and a handful of veteran actors are preparing for the debut of the Aurora Players production of “The Lion in Winter,” by James Goldman, opening at the Roycroft Pavilion in Hamlin Park on March 12.
Akihiro Sato sends most of his earnings to his family in Brazil Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:54AMThe model-actor chose to have a career in the Philippines over Thailand.
Three dogs bring life changes for three Champlin women in different ways Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:26AMFor Tara Wirtjes, 35, of Champlin, having her dog Rue has given her renewed self-confidence and independence. When Wirtjes was 17, she was getting a ride home in the evening, back in her hometown of Wheaton, Minn., and the car rolled.
Champagne Bubbles Are Extra Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:20AMWHEN the world was young, there was a phenomenon loosely referred to as the Magical World of Television. Pains were taken to dazzle the eye. Chandeliers appeared extra-prismatic, with mescaline auras.
Daily TWiP – Get Over It Day Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:52AMWelcome to Daily TWiP, your daily dose of all the holidays, historical observances, etc., we couldn’t cram into The Week in Preview. Letting go and moving on is one of the most difficult things for us human beings to do.
Commuters can take Smart route Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:35AMNorth Belfast commuters are being given the chance to save money on bus travel as Translink announced its new initiative, Metro Friends, running this spring from, March 29 to April 4. Related Stories School’s just math-a-magic Inez’s name goes up in the bright lights Charity is targeted by heartless thieves Girls take big Leap Jobs boost is on way as store set to open
Daimler Sells Equity Interest In Tata Motors Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:27AMSTUTTGART, Germany, March 9 -- Daimler (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today sold all of its 5.34% of the ordinary shares of Indian automotive company Tata Motors to various groups of investors through the capital market.
Journalist gets back on his bike Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:17AMBy the time Keith Dunstan cleared his desk at the old Sun News-Pictorial in Flinders Street he had been writing his A Place In The Sun column for three decades.
Review: THE YELLOW HANDKERCHIEF Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:15AMSluggish road trip based on "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree."
British tennis hits new low Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:59AMJonathan Overend gives his verdict on the events in Vilnius
City has new ride Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:07PMResponding to increased demand, the city of La Cañada Flintridge has placed a second shuttle in service along Foothill Boulevard during its most heavily trafficked periods.
Robinson scholars carry on legacy Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:21PMRobinson scholars carry on legacy
Funeral held in Phoenix for teen killed in relay race Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:15PMThe Brophy senior was reportedly hit by a car while trying to give water to a teammate.
Doggy Bag: Can Living Poor Mean Living Well? Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:29PMOur favorite morsel from the blogs. Getting by: Our grandma, who came up during the other Depression, used the same phrase over and over. Whenever we bitched about having to suck on cans o...
Second shuttle launched Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:41AMResponding to increased demand, the city of La Cañada Flintridge has placed a second shuttle in service along Foothill Boulevard during its most heavily trafficked periods.
Worst Travel Scams Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:02AMTourists are usually easy prey for a smart schemer. Find out how not to become a victim
Pentagon shooter had history of mental illness Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:12AMHOLLISTER, Calif. - The man who opened fire in front of the Pentagon had a history of mental illness and had become so erratic that his parents reached out to local authorities weeks ago with a warning that he was unstable and might have a gun, authorities said Friday.
Pentagon shooter little known by neighbors Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:12AMJohn Patrick Bedell was a brilliant and seemingly gentle computer whiz, yet so withdrawn that people in this rural community where his parents and grandparents are civic leaders knew little about him — until he opened fire at the Pentagon this week.
Green wheels: Bribing people to buy EVs is folly Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:44AMBritain has joined Ontario, China and the U.S. in promising to reward those who buy plug-in hybrid or all-battery cars.
American League Team Notes Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:32AMal notes
In the war of dogs vs. cats, clear winner: dogs Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:18AMLOS ANGELES — Cats. Dogs. Those can be fighting words in some circles.
Pentagon shooter had bipolar Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:10AMThe man who opened fire in front of the Pentagon had a history of mental illness and had become so erratic that his parents reached out to local authorities weeks ago.
45 vehicles stolen in Mendocino Co. in a year Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:04AMFrom August 2008 through August 2009, 45 vehicles were stolen in Mendocino County, statistics from the Ukiah office of the California Highway Patrol stated.
Debt load a strikeout Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:28AMOUYEN is known as being the hottest place in Victoria, but this week it was announced it also has the hottest property prices.
Elusive Monkey Dodges Captors, Defies Darts Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:08AMA monkey that has eluded capture in the Tampa Bay area for more than a year has again escaped from Florida wildlife officials.
The 2010 Season Preview - Part Three Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:27AMCan the midfield teams really upset the order at the head of the grid? We consider their chances… FORCE INDIA 14 Adrian Sutil (DEU) 15 Vitantonio Liuzzi (ITA) Force India was the surprise of 2009, especially in the second half of the season when the Mark Smith/James Key VJM02 really came on strong on the fast circuits where its relative lack of downforce was not such a disadvantage and its low ...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - Multiplayer Guide Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:24AMCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2
NY State May Close Knox Farm Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:14AMKnox Farm State Park, located just outside the Village of East Aurora, is one of 41 state parks recommended for closure by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation under a plan announced by Governor David Paterson on Fri., Feb. 19. The proposal, part of an effort to shrink the state’s $8.2 billion budget gap, has already prompted an outcry in the East Aurora area ...
Calendar of events Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:03AMCalendar: March 5
News Media Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:48AMUp to two feet of snow hit the Mid-Atlantic and New England states last week, the second storm within two weeks. Wind gusts of up to 50 miles an hour and temperatures in the 20s created severe wind chill and extremely hazardous driving conditions.
Chicago-to-Wisconsin ski bus loaded with instant pals Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:29AMCHICAGO - We emerged out of the predawn darkness, an assortment of not-yet-caffeinated people toting ski clothes and Starbucks cups. ...
Trains moving, but Walnut Street crossing still closed Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:02AMHAMILTON - The railroad crossing at Walnut Street remained closed Thursday, March 4, a day after several cars on a southbound CSX train derailed downtown.
Primal Screams And Broken Dreams Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:45PMThe herd has been through a nasty wringer of drastic social and markets’ events since the fall of Lehman. (1) First we experienced pure naked fear as few knew what to expect other than the worst. (2) Next, with crashing markets and broken banks those in the know were in a pure panic as they had the misfortune to understand what could really happen. (3) Then, bankers and their house pet Federal ...
Youth Radio -- Youth Media International: Snapshots from Day of Action-March 4 (PHOTOS) Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:45PMOriginally published on Youthradio.org, the premier source for youth generated news throughout the globe. Denise Tejada, Nathan Hadden, Brandon McFarland, Wilmer Tejada Reporters from Youth...
An idea worth exploring: How about algae-based fuel? Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:43PMAs scientists search for alternative energy sources, one possibility looks like it could help two ways in our area: an algae-based biofuel.
Library listings: Medina/Brunswick Sun Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:41PMBRUNSWICK The Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 1-5 p.m. Sunday. For information and to...
Top 100 Memories: 2000-09 - No 4 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:07PMIn our countdown of memories from the past decade, we consider outstanding Olympic action from the past decade with a look at three of the best Olympic races at each Games and the best single performances, men and women
Daimler and BYD team up in electric car alliance Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:28AMCath Everett, BusinessGreen , Thursday 4 March 2010 at 10:19:00 Firms plan to develop four-door electric sedan for booming Chinese market Automotive giant Daimler has this week teamed up with rechargeable battery and electric car specialist BYD to develop a new electric vehicle specifically aimed at the largely untapped but potentially lucrative Chinese car market. The deal will lead to the ...
Become a member of our community! Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:14AMGhost Ships: Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes will be held at 7 p.m. March 4 at Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave. Chris Winters presents a maritime history hidden beneath the surface of the five Great Lakes. Call (630) 279-8696.
Gold grab underway Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:12AMAdrian Douglas of MarketForceAnalysis.com took a look at a summary of the goings-on at the Comex, the division of the New York Mercantile Exchange where folk trade gold, silver and copper, and commented that "the data reveals a very shocking trend.
Walsh: Traveling short distances smartly Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:07AMA flying car with leather seats under a domed windshield cruising high above the urban spires is a quintessential vision of the future. It is not a noiseless vision, but one accompanied by a high, soothing, almost extraterrestrial whir. And while this reality remains distant in time, the automobile industry is undergoing an intermediate step: the plug-in electric vehicle.
Daimler, BYD to build electric car for Chinese market Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:00AMFRANKFURT -The German automaker Daimler said late Monday it had agreed to develop an electric car for the Chinese market with the Chinese group Build Your Dreams (BYD).
Daimler, BYD to build electric car for China market Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:25AMFRANKFURT—The German automaker Daimler said late Monday it had agreed to develop an electric car for the China market with the Chinese group Build Your Dreams (BYD).
Color of Money: Wise women share their financial advice Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:20AMExcept for the occasional special coin or the Martha Washington $1 silver certificate, I always wondered why the face of a woman isn’t part of U.S. currency.
From Churchgoer to Charges as Church Burner Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:16AMLINDALE, Tex. -- Jason R. Bourque grew up in a house full of crosses.
You are mindless sheep Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:04AMDo you know who your mayor is? Do you know who your representative is? Your governor? Senators? Do you know the branches of government? If you said no to any of these questions then you are just another sad example of everything that is wrong with this country. The truth is that the American government is [...]
In brief Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:59AMRescue workers in dinghies cruised flooded streets on France’s Atlantic coast Monday, searching for people still trapped in their homes by storms that smashed through concrete sea walls and killed at least 62 people across Western Europe.
Springdale Installing Smart Traffic System Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:26PMNew Traffic Signal Technology Will Speed Up The Commute Through Springdale