Abbott's blind date breakfastMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:09AMFaced with the prospect of alienating half the voting population, Tony Abbott appears to have adopted a strategy of winning over the women of Australia one magazine editor at a time.
Bay City to fix sidewalks with federal grant money; fund other projectsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:33AMJohn Ehlke | The Bay City TimesLori Hartley of Bay City has had troubles with the sidewalks on Linn St in Bay City while navigating on her Amigo. Hartley, who has cerebral palsy, has fallen off her device because of...
Honda picks Rajasthan over HaryanaSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:22AMAgencies Jaipur, Mar 6: After facing a series of labour unrest at its existing plant in Manesar, two-wheeler maker Honda Motorcycle & Scooter (HMSI) India Private Limited has finally decided to step out of Haryana for its second manufacturing facility.
Strong earthquake hits Taiwan; injuries reportedThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:54PM(Updated 12:14 p.m.) TAIPEI, Taiwan - A powerful 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked southern Taiwan on Thursday, causing widespread damage and disrupting communications around the island. Local news reports said several people were injured.
3 held for robbery in Karkardooma ChambersThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:43AMNew Delhi, Mar 4 : Three people have been arrested for allegedly stealing cash amounting to Rs 14.20 lakh from Chamber of Lawyers at Karkardooma Court complex here, police said today.
Strong earthquake hits Taiwan; injuries reportedThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:08AMTAIPEI, Taiwan - A powerful 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked southern Taiwan on Thursday, terrifying residents, disrupting communications and triggering at least one large fire. Local news reports said several people were injured. No tsunami alert was issued. The quake was centered in the same mountainous region of rural Kaohsiung county that endured the brunt of the damage from Typhoon Morakot ...
Taiwan struck by earthquakeThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:51AMA powerful 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked southern Taiwan on Thursday, terrifying residents, disrupting communications and triggering at least one large fire. Local news reports said several people were injured. No tsunami alert was issued.
Strong earthquake hits southern Taiwan, causing damage, injuriesThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:42AMTAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A powerful 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked southern Taiwan on Thursday, terrifying residents, disrupting communications and triggering at least one large fire. Twelve people were injured, the National Fire Agency said.
Earthquake hits Taiwan; injuries reportedThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:07AMA powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake rocked southern Taiwan today, terrifying residents, disrupting communications and triggering at least one large fire. Twelve people were injured, the National Fire Agency said.
'How I Met Your Mother': Hooked on a girlTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:45AMTed (Josh Radnor) took a break to make room for jerk Ted, who was trying to woo pharmaceutical rep Tiffany (Carrie Underwood) while leading on another girl.
Thieves rob Aussie champMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:42PMCraig Alexander's preparations for this year's Ironman World Championship in disarray after house raid.
48 hours in: MonacoMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:11AMThis small state is big on glamour. Enjoy it now before the high rollers and F1 come to town. Related Stories Bella Italia - gem on the shores of Lake Garda Travellers advised to ‘wait and see’ over BA strike Fuel leak forces holiday plane to turn back Advertising Editorial: Fly to Belfast with BMI Advertisement: Fly to Belfast with BMI
48 hours in: MonacoMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:59AMThis small state is big on glamour. Enjoy it now before the high rollers and F1 come to town.
Zambia : Meet Almoaz Latiff - Enterprising Inventor of Audible Walking StickMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:04AMUPON meeting him for the first time, 17-year-old Sri Lankan born Almoaz Latiff passes off as an ordinary teenager. But behind the bespectacled frame stands a young man with a big heart, eager to serve and save humanity through the advancement of science.
The Hindu Business Line : Converging on the eyeSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:10PMiPad from Apple joins a medley of devices such as mobile phones, PDAs, netbooks and laptop with each device trying to emulate the functions of the other.
United Way to announce drawing winnersSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:25AMThe names of finalists for a motorcycle and scooter being awarded as part of the 2009 Salina Area United Way campaign have been announced.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Niagara holds on for win at ManhattanFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:16PMThe Niagara Purple Eagles played 34 minutes of great offense on Friday, but it was a few seconds of solid defense that gave them the win at Manhattan.
Convenience store robbedFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:56PMPitt County deputies responded to a report that someone used a shotgun to rob the Bells Fork Mini Mart, 4391 Charles Blvd. ,in Greenville about 8:15 p.m. Thursday.
Live text - F1 testingFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:16AMMichael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton are among the stars in action on the second day of the final pre-season test in Barcelona.
Friday testing as it happenedFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 3:49AMNico Hulkenberg sets the fastest time for Williams on the second day of pre-season testing in Barcelona.
LET THERE BE LIGHT IN PARKThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:27PMstory and photo by Ralph Mancini Calls for enhanced lighting and a bigger police presence in the areas surrounding Forest Park were made at the Tuesday, Feb. read more
San West Inc. Launches www.ScootSpeedShop.com, Enhanced e-Commerce PlatformWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:31AMSAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - 02/24/10) - San West Inc. (OTC.BB: SNWT - News ), an emerging leader in the design, manufacturing, sales and repair of off-road buggies, today announced the expected March 1, 2010 launch of www.ScootSpeedShop.com , a new and improved e-commerce website showcasing high-performance parts for on road Scooters and off-road recreational vehicles ...
10 Great Out of Print Anime We Want BackTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:11AM We’ve compiled a list of 10 titles (and a few honorable mentions) that have disappeared that we would like to see brought back. Note that this is not a list of titles we think would sell well, but rather a list that we think everybody should see and therefore should sell well.  ...
Stay-Home World Tour Stop #2: Masters of Persian MusicMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 4:34PMPhoto by Mohammad Kheirkah Our staycation continues Tuesday night when the Masters of Persian Music perform at Symphony Center . Persian classical music is ancient - some suggest it predates the 7th-century Muslim conquest - and for most of its history was only heard by the upper crust. The decline of royal power at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as the subsequent invention and ...
Sponsored Post: Win an Office in Chicago for One YearMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 4:19PMThe following post is from our advertiser, Regus. Windy City businesses are knee deep in the cold, dreary winter season. With the recession still looming and budget cuts, tight credit markets and expensive office space, businesses are struggling to make ends meet. According to the Management Association of Illinois, two-thirds of Illinois businesses said they had cut back during the previous 12 ...
2 BSF men among 4 killed in BRT collisionMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 1:06PMIn one of the worst accidents in BRT corridor, four people lost their lives and nine others were seriously injured when a private chartered bus collided head-on with a minibus carrying Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on Sunday night.
GOP rivals for Texas governor vie for votesSaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 11:31PMDMN StaffBy bus, car and plane, three Republican candidates cut swaths through the state, on the path - each hopes - to becoming the next Texas governor. Here's a look at their journeys.Photos: | |
48 Hours In: MonacoFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 6:24PMClick here for the 48 Hours in... Monaco map
In Illinois, Redbox Is Out, Wanxiang Is InFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 11:19AMOakbrook Terrace-based Redbox, operator of the vending machine DVD rental units ubiquitous in supermarkets, will close its call center in Downers Grove, handing operations over to a third-party service provider. Rebox was vague on the details, but did tell Crain's that it's vendor has operations in Texas and Canada. “After considering a number of options, it was determined that using a third ...
Chalk Talk: News from local schoolsFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 2:05AMSierra Vista School District Buena The deadline for sophomores, juniors and seniors to apply for membership in National Honor Society is Feb. 22. Current sophomores who are probationary members do not need to apply for full membership until next fall. Applications are available on the Buena Web site and must be given to Mrs. Williams in 1316 or Mr. Burden in 1306 no later than 2:45 p.m. on ...
Honda Introduces Wave110i AT Cub-style Scooter Equipped with New CV-Matic Automatic TransmissionThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 4:33AMTokyo, Feb 18, 2010 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda will begin sales in Thailand of a new Cub-type automatic transmission (AT) scooter model, Wave110i AT, in March of this year through A. P. Honda Co., Ltd., a Honda affiliate responsible for distribution of Honda motorcycle products in Thailand.
Marshall council questions company's billingThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 3:34AMA routine license renewal became anything but routine on Tuesday when Marshall City Council members questioned the billing practices of a waste hauling company.
American League spring storylinesWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 3:02PMAs usual, the Yankees and Red Sox are hot topics. But another looms in Tigertown: Can Miguel Cabrera stay sober?
From Our Early Files (Feb. 17, 2010)Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 6:27PM20 Years Ago (1990) A Meshoppen woman is $50,000 richer as the result of the Pennsylvania Lottery's "Saturday Spin" game. Margaret Carney won the prize in a drawing held Feb. 3 on statewide television. She bought the ticket at Video Northeast in Meshoppen, which is owned by her daughter and where she works part time. Wyoming County Emergency Management Agency announced last week that residents ...
Nauvoo plans nature trailTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 4:47PMThe Nauvoo city council moved forward with plans for a nature trail by approving up to $1,000 to Poepping, Stone, Bach & Associates for preliminary engineering costs.
Justin Bieber One on OneTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 8:04AMJustin Bieber is just fifteen and already the hottest star of 2009 according to some teen magazines. He sat down and chatted in his dressing room at Gwinnett Arena about his new life as a teen pop star.
Winter Olympics in protest worryThursday, February 11, 2010 @ 9:04PMIn the basement of a flophouse hotel in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, mischief is hidden in a stack of plain cardboard cartons. Related Stories Student: I didn't say 'slaughter the Jews' Iran boasts of nuclear gains
A chill wind greets the Winter GamesThursday, February 11, 2010 @ 6:38PMIn the basement of a flophouse hotel in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, mischief is hidden in a stack of plain cardboard cartons. Before long, its instigators will unleash it on the Winter Olympics, which begin today; for now, though, the stunt remains top secret. Or nearly. My guide unseals one of the cartons to produce a mysterious blanket, rolled and packaged in cellophane. He hands it over ...
Fountain City couple has passion for street rodsWednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 11:39PMWhen Bob Lubinski was 10 years old, he attached a Maytag washingmachine engine to a scooter and built his first motorizedvehicle.
In eastern Congo, handmade chukudu scooters rule the roadWednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 11:00PMAfrican cities often have forms of transport that reflect some facet of their character. In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, tiny, blue, Soviet-made Ladas buzz along the wide avenues, mementos of the country's Cold War alliance. In the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, a corrupt syndicate runs a fleet of banged-up...
Flotsam and Jetsam for Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 1:22AMBest in the West? YHS athletes continue to win in virtually every sport, male and female teams alike. These kids keep breaking records and winning titles. Good coaching? For sure, Rick Clark being arguably the best example. (Four hundred wins in girls...
Flotsam and Jetsam for WednesdayWednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 1:14AMBest in the West? YHS athletes continue to win in virtually every sport, male and female teams alike. These kids keep breaking records and winning titles. Good coaching? For sure, Rick Clark being arguably the best example. (Four hundred wins in girls...
Today's Weather: Snowpocalypse Now ReduxTuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 7:39AMPhoto Credit: rjseg1 . It's been a while since we've seen snow fall like this around these parts. A winter storm advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. tomorrow. The National Weather Service is projecting 6-10 inches of snow to fall in that span, and it's gonna fall hard this afternoon and evening. The high temperature? You're looking at it right now at 28°F. Meanwhile, for Marcus's benefit, the ...