End of the road for Napa Yamaha shopSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 2:24AMSaturday update It’s the end of the road for Yamaha of Napa. The motorcycle shop closed abruptly last week, another victim of difficult economic times.
Stylish, eco-friendly, gas-stingy, Vespa peps up fest in MadisonSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 1:58AMMADISON – For those who want to do their part in a “greener” lifestyle; for those who actually enjoy running errands, and for those who want to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of Madison’s oldest public elementary school, the Central Avenue School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) has just the ticket:
Bonita and Estero MailbagSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 12:15AMThe other day I was out for my usual exercise walk. I don't know about you, but I dread every step. The only thing worse for me is bouncing along watching a timer on a treadmill.
Book Review: Noodle Pie by Ruth StarkeFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:37PMWhen Andy returned with his father to family in Vietnam, he didn't know how much he would learn and teach.
Augusta Briefs RoundupFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:12PMAugusta, Kan. — he second of four Bugs Bunny Club meetings will begin at 10 a.m. tomorrow in the Augusta Theatre, 523 State. club meetings series for Augusta and area youngsters.
It’s a pain getting old, but doctor’s ideas can helpFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:41AMSoak raisins in cheap gin for two weeks. Pop them in your mouth to relieve arthritis. I don’t know if that old wives’ tale would work for my new ailment. A painful lump on my baby finger sent me to the doctor to find out what caused the deformity.
Scooter Store to open 59 new storefrontsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:48AMThe Scooter Store, known for its direct sales business model, is expanding its approach by opening storefronts at all of its 59 distribution centers throughout the nation.
San West and CountyImports.com Announce 23% Sales Increase for Motorized ScootersThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:00AMSAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - 03/11/10) - San West Inc. (OTC.BB: SNWT - News ) an emerging leader in the design, manufacturing, sales and repair of off-road buggies, announced today that motorized scooter sales generated by its partner website, www.CountyImports.com , have increased approximately 23% for the first two months of 2010 compared to the same period last year ...
Domestic car sales up 33 pc in FebMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:27PMNew Delhi, Mar 8 : Domestic passenger car sales jumped by 33 per cent to 1,53,845 units in February against 115,505 units sold in the same month last year, primarily due to availability of cheaper loans and anticipated announcement of tax increase in Budget.
Police report disputedMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:29PMJames Jun was out for an evening stroll in early November when, he says, a BMW making a left turn sent him flying onto the car's hood.
A guide to Water Street barsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:15PMIf you've been in Milwaukee long enough, Water Street is pretty much synonymous with "bars." Here is a quick glance at the various haunts and watering holes that make up Milwaukee's venerable bar district.
Kids right in to ride at Yarraville WestMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:28PMAN army of students on bikes and scooters are spinning their wheels for the National Ride2School Day on March 17.
Ocean Springs Front Beach walkway nearing completionMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:03AMOCEAN SPRINGS, MS (WLOX) - Ocean Springs native Dana Reed can't believe the work going on in her hometown, especially on Front Beach. "It's hard to even imagine this from when I was in grade school," said Reed. "This is going to be just beautiful."
Montague City Council talks water, signageMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:50AMSigns, streets and studies were the focus of the March 4 Montague City Council meeting. Before the council could get to those, however, the meeting began with more objections to the water rate increase.
Ask Phoebe: The whites are out, but nobody's homeMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:58AMI was wondering if you could tell me anything about the old house at the intersection of Smales and Chapel Rds in East Tamaki. It was fenced off many years ago when the area was being developed. Who owns it and does anyone live there? I often see clothes strung along a makeshift clothesline.
Ocean Colour Scene - Ocean Colour Scene Star Sells Off BikesSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:20PMOCEAN COLOUR SCENE star STEVE CRADDOCK is selling off a pair of Lambrettas from his scooter collection - because he no longer has time to ride them.The bikes have been...
Hero Honda May Add Fourth Plant on India Rural Motorcycle SalesSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:06PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- Hero Honda Motors Ltd. , maker of half the motorcycles sold in India, may build a fourth factory as it targets rural markets and possible exports to Africa.
Letters to the editor: March 8, 2010Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:48PMHere are letters to the editor from Daily News editions of March 8, 2010:Letter of the Day: Issue of the dayEditor, Daily News: Today the world celebrates International Women’s Day.Yet each day, women and girls are subjected to rape, domestic violence, human trafficking, acid burning, “honor killings,” female genital mutilation and other forms of violence.The United Nations Development Fund for ...
St. Maarten/St. Martin: the Caribbean island with a split personalitySunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:55PMJust a few feet beyond the twisting border that separates the French and Dutch sides of this Caribbean island, things start to change. And the changes don’t always sit well with visitors.
1 patay sa rambulan, 20 suspek tugisSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:31PMPinaghahanap pa ng pulisya habang isinusulat ito ang may 20 kalalakihan na responsable sa pagkamatay ng isang lalaki at pagkasugat ng limang iba pa matapos ang rambulan sa isang terminal ng bus sa A.H. Lacson st., Sampaloc, Maynila kahapon ng madaling-araw.
Panhandle’s spring break beach wants new imageSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:14AMBy MELISSA NELSON Associated Press PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — The few beach walkers, surfers and sidewalk shoppers who ventured out on a recent chilly afternoon created a very different scene from the craziness that will soon crank up here as temperatures climb and students descend on this spring break paradise.
Allentown's outlaws go after cell phonesSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:04AML isten up, kiddies. Forget that stuff you've heard all your lives about being law-abiding. It's official. Obeying the law is not necessary.
Ian McEwan lampoons fellow luminaries on climate tripSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:36PMIT was meant to be a cultural response to climate change. The mission: charter a sailing boat in the Arctic and take 12 leading artists and writers to ponder on the perils of climate change in their work.
Gilbert woman: Years of abuse led to fatal hammer attackSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:24PMMarissa Devault said she was tired. Tired of explaining the bruises and fractured bones, the Gilbert woman told town detectives. Tired of the shouting matches in the bedroom away from their three children, she said.
Sustainable transport and traffic safetySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:16PMThe need for clean energy and sustainable transport will only be addressed successfully if traffic safety is also simultaneously addressed.
2003 Toyota Corolla CE from North America - CommentsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:34AMCar was delivered with faulty windshield seal. It took over a month and four tries to get the windshield sealed correctly. This was warranty work. Serpentine belt had to be replaced after two years. This was warranty work.
Avalanche warning for northern Sweden skiersSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:29AMSki resorts in northern Sweden have been put on high alert for avalanches in areas popular with off piste skiers.
They have phobia crossing roads nowSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:02AMThe friends of the victim in the second Bukit Panjang hit-and-run accident on 14 Dec last year took the stand yesterday.
Eola Center carves popular niche with Family Open GymSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:02AMParents, picture this scenario -- and try not to cringe: The kids are out of school. The weather is cold and rainy and, looking outside at the brown grass and mud, it's hard to tell which is which. Meanwhile, the kids are playing Indy 500, racing around the house like it's their private drag strip. To prevent premature balding, resist the urge to pull out your hair -- there's a better solution ...
Rapid City taxi ordinance tougher than New York when it comes to languageFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:14AMBelle Fourche fashioned its pending city law that would require taxicab drivers be able to read, write and speak English on a similar municipal ordinance in Rapid City. It's not clear where the language requirements in Rapid City's ordinance came from, but one thing's for sure: It wasn't New York City.
Stylish, eco-friendly, gas-stingy, Vespa peps up centennial festFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:55AMMADISON – For those who want to do their part in a “greener” lifestyle; for those who actually enjoy running errands, and for those who want to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of Madison’s oldest public elementary school, the Central Avenue School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) has just the ticket:
HMSI to set up second unit in RajasthanFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:29AMJAIPUR: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd (HMSI) will set up its second plant in Rajasthan at an investment of Rs 1,100 crore with an installed capacity to produce 12 lakh units per annum.
Poll: Most successful businesswomen in IndiaFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:24AMWomen's Day is coming up on March 8 and we're marking the occasion with a series on India's women achievers across entertainment, business, sports, politics and fashion. Today, we look at the forerunners in the world of Indian business. Vote for your favourite!
Police warning over 'opportunist thief'Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:36AMPolice are warning motorists to be extra vigilant following a spate of vehicle crimes in Clayton-le-Woods and Whittle-le-Woods, Chorley.
Limerick Post News VideoFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:21AMTO coincide with 200-years of industrialisation, Peugeot has unveiled an exciting new styling direction for future models, a new corporate Lion badge and a new brand signature - Motion & Emotion.
Scooters coming to townFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:10AMThe western South Dakota community known for the roar of Harley Davidsons in August will be filled with the hum of scooters in June....
The 'little' urban scooterFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:04AMThe latest entry into South Africa's growing scooter market is looking to knock your socks off with a strategically placed middle-market offering.
Four Companies Receive Combined $155,000 From Michigan Microloan Fund ProgramFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:34AMANN ARBOR, Mich., March 4 -- Four Michigan companies recently received a combined total of $155,000 through the Michigan Microloan Fund Program. Avicenna, Current Motor, Shepherd Intelligent Systems and TRIG Tires and Wheels received the funding to support commercialization of their core products.
Teens arrrested for burglary, larcenyWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:26PMST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- Two St. Johns County teenagers arrested for burglary and larceny early Sunday morning could now face additional vehicular burglary charges.
Students fit in Lake GeorgeWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:53PMBursting with health and eagerness, students at Lake George Charter School exude exuberance, a kind of joi d’vivre.
Mopeds, scooters slip under the radarWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:49PM4 March 2010 The Motor Trade Association says mopeds and scooters have slipped under the radar of driving rule changes being made by the Government.
New car market continues recoveryWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:23PMThe Motor Trade Association (MTA) today announced that the new car market has continued its positive start to the year with February’s registration data just released by the NZ Transport Agency, showing February sales were up 13 percent compared to ...
Mopeds, scooters slip under the radarWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:07PMThe Motor Trade Association says mopeds and scooters have slipped under the radar of driving rule changes being made by the Government.