Ford, Honda See Big Money in Little CarsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:57AMFord, Honda and Toyota are souping up their subcompact cars as budget-conscious buyers look for cheaper rides.
ARS Sends Third Seed Shipment to Norway Seed VaultThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:33AMA shipment of seed sent by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) earlier this month to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway included a wild Russian strawberry that an expeditionary team braved bears and volcanoes to collect.
NewsmakersThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:18AMStephen Butzlaff of Lake Bluff has begun serving a two-year term as president of the USTA/Midwest Section.
CHP spike strip fails to stop fleeing Suisun man's HummerThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:16AMA Suisun man was in jail Tuesday following a car chase that took law enforcement officers through Solano County and into Oakland, Suisun City Police reported.The pursuit, which reached speeds of 60 mph, began after police tried to stop Aron Joe Perry, 55, of Suisun after he
And now for the important news ....Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:08AMhttp://www.JewishWorldReview.com | Golf World said Bill Clinton gave Tiger Woods a phone call of encouragement on Friday. The former president certainly has some experience in this to share with him. The best guess is that forty-two days of rehab were just undone by one phone call.
GM Keeps Plant Open To Fill Hummer OrderWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:18AMGeneral Motors has received a fleet order for 849 Hummers, so it won't shut down its Shreveport plant for two weeks in May, after all.
Hummer production to briefly resume at GM ShreveportWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:18AM(From The Shreveport Times ) General Motors Shreveport recently received a double dose of good news: Hummer production will temporarily start again and the GM Vehicle Plant Tour included Shreveport as one of its first stops.
Massachusetts tops Charlotte in A10 openerWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:24AMRicky Harris scored 24 points and Massachusetts pulled ahead late for a 59-56 victory over Charlotte on Tuesday night in the opening round of the Atlantic 10 tournament.
BC BREAKING NEWS :Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:18PMothers also read... The man VicPD had hoped to keep in custody is on the loose, and could be dangerous. Police obtained warrants for the arrest of Bryden Bingley, 28, last week, after he was released from custody on bail.
Jury gets case in Williams' slayingTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:03PMA man accused of firing the shots that killed Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams lived in a gang culture where an insult following a confrontation in a nightclub proved to be enough to send him into a murderous rage, prosecutors said Tuesday. "He wouldn't take a fist fight he can't win, but he'd take a gun fight he can't lose," Chief Deputy District Attorney Bruce...
Princeton knocks off Penn 68-56Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:03PMDouglas Davis scored 21 points to lead Princeton to a 68-56 victory over Pennsylvania on Tuesday night in the season finale for both teams. Dan Mavraides added 11 points for the Tigers (20-8, 11-3 Ivy League), who led 40-14 at halftime on their way to reaching 20 victories for the first time since the 2004 season.
Angered by U.S. Security, Pakistanis Return as HeroesTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:45PMISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A tour of the United States arranged by the State Department to improve ties to Pakistani legislators ended in a public relations fiasco when the members of the group refus...
Hummer production to make brief return to local GM plantTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:28PMThe Hummer will soon be rolling again at Shreveport's General Motors plant. Today, Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover said there will be at least a temporary restart of the Hummer operation that will probably run around four to six weeks. Mayor Glover says the city received word from GM today that the company received a fleet order for 850 brand new Hummers. Production is expected to begin next ...
'Human Google Project' plannedTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:23PMThink Big Topeka is looking for 500 volunteers, all dressed in white. read more
Guilty plea in Pa. boat crash that killed girl, 12Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:12PMLOCK HAVEN, Pa.—A woman charged in a central Pennsylvania boat crash on the Susquehanna River that killed a teenage girl last summer has pleaded guilty to charges in the case and agreed to testify against her co-defendant.
Parts harder to find for discontinued carsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:02PMKenny Yovich never thought he'd have trouble finding a manual transmission for his 2005 Pontiac Vibe. But after calling around to several places, he could locate only three - two in California and one in Florida.
UPDATED: Rescued Hiker Returns to Southern N.M. To Look for ZuluMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:22PMEl Paso man holds out hope the dog he credits with saving his life will be found Bob Sumrall of El Paso credits his family's black lab mix with saving his life after he went hiking, got lost and spent six nights in the wilderness in southern New Mexico, and he's not giving . . .
Defense Rests In Willie Clark Murder TrialMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:48PMThe defense in the trial of Willie Clark, the man accused of killing Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams in a drive-by shooting, has rested. The defense began presenting their case Friday, March 5.
Dan Becker and James Gerstenzang: Requiem for a HummerMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:13PMDearly beloved, we are gathered here to bid farewell to a giant, one whose demise has been recorded around the world; such was the impact...
Woman fatally shot at Port St. Lucie home identifiedMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:22PMPORT ST. LUCIE — Police on Monday identified the 26-year-old woman who died after being found shot early Sunday morning in her home as Melanie J. Henningsen.Henningsen, a New York native, was found in a single-story home in the 6100 block of Northwest Duke Circle with a gunshot wound to the torso, said Officer Tom Nichols, police spokesman. She was taken to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center ...
Willie Clark trial: Clark's DNA found in TahoeMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:02PMWillie D. Clark, 26, is on trial in the death of Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams early New Year's Day 2007.
How GM Destroyed Its Saturn SuccessMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:29AMA lesson in how to win at innovation in even the most traditional company--and then how to crush that innovation.
Dallas entrepreneur not afraid to tackle the unknownSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:15PMCOURTNEY PERRY/DMN Rebecca Ramos shows a variety of rings made by another designer that she sells under her ChickeeBoom label.Don't tell Rebecca Ramos she can't do something, because she'll start learning it right away. She has taught herself how to build Web sites, design graphics and make jewelry. Now she's learning to weld. Such spirit has propelled her through five start-ups.
Car parts harder to find for discontinued modelsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:36PMKenny Yovich never thought he’d have trouble finding a manual transmission for his 2005 Pontiac Vibe. But after calling around to several places, he could locate only three — two in California and one in Florida.
Mark Croft: Kerry's used goods..divorce is inevitableSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:54PMKERRY Katona's dumped husband Mark Croft today spills his venom over her romance with a Royal Marine she met at a fitness camp.
Augusta car salesman sentenced for fraudSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:35PMU.S. District judge has sentenced an Augusta car salesman to 15 months in prison for fraud.
News quiz: Private beach; raw bar expandsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:13PMHere is this week's news quiz:1. What is the name of the North Naples condominium that has marked off a section of the beach and marked it “private”?a. Seagateb. Moraya Bayc. Naples Cay2. Immokalee community members could get a free bicycle thanks to a bicycle club and rental company from which local island?a. Marcob. Bokeeliac. Sanibel3. Which is making headlines for its proposed health ...
Coeur d'Alene PressSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:59AMJanice Dilley Newell, born Janice Mae Dilley, in Spokane, Wash., July 23, 1938, passed away at home in Boise, Idaho, on Feb. 10, 2010. She valiantly fought her breast cancer to the very last. She is survived by her companion Marv Horn, and her family: her daughter Margaret Faye Newell (and Don Turriaga) of Seattle, Wash.; her son David Bryan Newell (and Heather Patrick) and her beloved grandson ...
Danier Leather moving to New Sudbury CentreSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:50AMThe RioCan Centre store that specializes in leather and suede outerwear is movin' on out. The Danier Leather store, located near Staples in the RioCan's first phase, is now well into a moving-out sale.[...]
Nauser was with hubby in DWI stopSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:47AMA probable cause statement in a drunken driving case places Fifth Ward Councilwoman Laura Nauser in the vehicle that her husband was driving when he was stopped New Year’s Eve by a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper for an equipment violation.
Witness will testify in Broncos player's deathSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:14AMA witness too afraid to testify against the man accused of killing Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams has changed his mind after a night in jail.
GM to reinstate 661 dealersSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:40AMFROM BLADE STAFF AND NEWS SERVICES General Motors Co. said Friday it will offer reinstatement to 661 of its U.S. dealers that had been targeted for closure as part of its bankruptcy restructuring last year. GM planned to terminate franchise agreements with about 1,300 U.S. dealers by the end of 2010 in a bid to operate its retail networks more efficiently and return the company to profitability ...
The Mobility King Of MRAPsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:33AMMarch 6, 2010: The U.S. Army has ordered another 1,460 M-ATV (MRAP-All Terrain Vehicle). So far, 8,079 M-ATVs have been ordered, at a cost of about $587,000 each.
Sturgeon Bay aldermen divided on donation policySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:18AMThe donation last year of a surplus Hummer brought out differences among aldermen at Tuesdays Common Council meeting.
Keys to Success a big success in DanversThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:12AMDanvers High School senior Rebecca Bay was recognized in the Keys to Success program, offered by Ray Ciccolo’s Village Automotive Group. One lucky Danvers High School student could be the winner of a certified pre-owned vehicle, while many others will take home other exciting prizes as part of this year’s program.
Man in black Hummer followed girl, 15, police sayThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:46AMPolice are asking for your help in locating the driver of a black Hummer who they say tried to talk a teenage girl into his vehicle Wednesday.
GM SAYS MIDEAST UNAFFECTED BY CAR RECALLSThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:02AMDUBAI, March 4 (Bernama) -- Detroit-based General Motors (GM) said the Middle East would not be affected by the recall of 1.3 million compact cars in North America.
Clark lawyer challenges tip, jailhouse letterThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:17AMWillie D. Clark's attorney put the Denver police on trial Wednesday, asking a detective why he changed his testimony about an incriminating letter Clark is accused of writing and questioning why some leads in the death of Darrent Williams were never followed.
The car you drive may define youThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:28AMOne of the fascinating things about testing cars for a living is seeing how other drivers react to you, for good or for bad. A vehicle is your personality on wheels, and once behind the wheel of a silver Rolls-Royce Phantom or a yellow Hummer, you may also find yourself taking on aspects of that persona.
Business buzzThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:04AMPromotional chief for the Chamber
Last Ivy Weekend Brings Dartmouth, Harvard for Men's HoopsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:20PMPrinceton (17-8, 8-3 Ivy) vs. Dartmouth (5-21, 1-11 Ivy) Friday, Mar. 5 at Jadwin Gym, 7 p.m. Princeton Head Coach: Sydney Johnson (third season/Princeton '97/36-45 at Princeton & Overall) Radio: WPRB 103.3 FM & GoPrincetonTigers.com (John Sadak, Play-by-Play; Noah Savage '08, Color) All-Time Series: Princeton leads 137-61 overall and 80-17 at Princeton, 37-3 at facility Streak: Overall ...
Java jerk prompts war on meter madnessWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:18PMBoston's irate traffic czar is declaring war on ticket rage, saying the dousing of a Brookline meter maid...