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Mosport: Velox Motorsport race report Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:58PMMosport, Ontario, Canada (August 30, 2010) After a wicked weekend of wrecks that plagued fellow ALMS competitors, Mosport master Shane Lewis and supersub Lawson Aschenbach were taking the checkered flag in front of thousands of Canadian and US fans on late Sunday afternoon.
Bodies, Explosives Found In Vallejo Home Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:38PMPolice have recovered a Cadillac Escalade believed to be connected to a murder suspect who was shot to death by CHP officers in Richmond after a high-speed chase. The SUV belonged to one of two Vallejo women found dead at a home Tuesday. The suspect, Efren Valdemoro, is linked to at least four Bay Area homicides in the past week.
Labor Day weekend travel blitz expected Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:37PMWith gas prices down and the recession ebbing, more than 4 million Californians are expected to travel during Labor Day weekend, an 11 percent increase from last year, according to AAA spokeswoman Cynthia Harris. “We went through [the Great Recession] and the people who tended to travel at this time last year...
Free college course to aid county’s unemployed Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:36PMUnemployed residents in San Mateo County may be eligible to take a tuition-free skills course starting later this month at Cañada College. The one-semester Return to Work program includes training for Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, basic accounting and business communication. Participants must enroll in the...
New traffic rules in effect at IU crosswalks Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:36PMThis school year, Indiana University Police are doing some educating on campus as they enforce new rules at new crosswalks. This school year, Indiana University Police are doing some educating on campus as they enforce new rules at new crosswalks.
Millbrae Art and Wine Festival still going strong Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:36PMThe Millbrae Art and Wine Festival, billed as the Bay Area’s largest Labor Day weekend festival, has come a long way since starting in a local park in 1970. “This is a real tribute to the community of Millbrae,” event spokesman Tim Beeman said of the festival’s 40th anniversary. “They...
Road repairs now mean savings in the future Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:36PMRedwood City began resurfacing projects on a number of neighborhood streets Wednesday as part of its roadway preventative maintenance program. While motorists may face minor inconveniences associated with road construction, Project Engineer Kevin Fehr said the timing is necessary. “We will save money in the...
Vallejo Slayings Could Be Connected To Dead Richmond Suspect Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:29PMA California murder suspect who led officers on a high-speed chase with his dead girlfriend in the passenger seat is a central figure in the investigation of at least four killings, authorities said Wednesday.
ClubLink in talks to buy 7 Florida courses Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:17PMA golf club owner with 33 properties in Ontario and Quebec is planning a special surprise for its members: the chance to play golf in the winter.
EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels/Agencies seek public comment on the most dramatic overhaul in the label?s 30 ... Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:10PMWASHINGTON ? As a new generation of cars and light trucks start appearing on the market, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S
Knitting grannies Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:52PMTwenty grannies have spent two months knitting nearly 70 pounds of wool for a car.
County sting hits Mannheim prostitution Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:13PMA woman wearing a pink top and a jean skirt walks from a bar on the 2300 block of N. Mannheim Road past a restaurant and to a used car dealer. Then she walks back.
Intel acquisition expands its realm into wireless Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:51PMIntel acquisition expands its realm into wireless combined news services Updated Aug 30, 2010 09:04PM MDT Giant electronic chipmaker Intel’s second big acquisition in two weeks could help move it beyond the struggling personal computer sector by expanding into the fast-growing market for smart phones and other mobile gadgets. Intel has tried with limited success to get its chips into cell phones ...
Urbanite Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:49PMPerhaps Tiger Woods isn’t trying to lay low after all. The newly divorced golfer, who’s still feeling the effects of his infamous sex scandal, is reportedly moving to Manhattan, the biggest stage in the world.
Dayne Crist Vs. Robert Marve: The Game Inside Notre Dame Vs. Purdue Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:39PMThis Saturday, the long awaited Brian Kelley era begins in earnest at Notre Dame as the Irish and the Purdue Boilermakers tee at Notre Dame Stadium. Many questions linger for each squad entering the game, each with many new faces in important places. No new faces will stand out quite as prominently as the two under center. Dayne Crist and Robert Marve will each be taking their first snaps for ...
Intel acquisition expands its realm into wireless Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:36PMIntel acquisition expands its realm into wireless combined news services Updated Aug 30, 2010 07:28PM MDT Giant electronic chipmaker Intel’s second big acquisition in two weeks could help move it beyond the struggling personal computer sector by expanding into the fast-growing market for smart phones and other mobile gadgets. Intel has tried with limited success to get its chips into cell phones ...
CODA Holdings Names Former General Electric Executive Mark Jamieson Chief Financial Officer Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:00AMCODA Holdings, a California-based technology company whose advanced battery system will power its soon-to-be-released CODA Sedan and be marketed Â for other transportation and utility-related applications, has hired former General Electric and HD Supply executive Mark Jamieson as Chief Financial Officer.
How to Cut Funeral Costs Now (Deal of the Day) Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:58AMPlan ahead to avoid overspending on final expenses.
Walmart Meets Its Match: Dollar/99 Cents Stores Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:56AM*The 99 Cents stores are the business; this is where the discount shopper really lives. BNet recently reported that the Dollar Tree stores and 99 Cents Only stores are putting up a substantial fight against discount bosses like WalMart. Since earlier this year, big bargain stores have been pushing hard to entice low income shoppers, [...]
Zipcar founder dreams big Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:34AMWORCESTER - Imagining a society where electronic information flows through everything, from phones to traffic lights, might seem a little scary in an age of high-tech surveillance.
Knokke, Belgium: The Flemish resort with flair Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:21AMClive Aslet enjoys the sand and foodie treats of Knokke, the Belgian holiday spot once favoured by Sinatra.
Video Sites Seek Piece of TV’s Pie Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:14AMCompanies that produce Internet TV shows are getting ready for prime time.
The Rescue Round-Up Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:56PMNoah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association Diamond is a 3-year-old pit bull/terrier who is sweet and friendly. She loves long walks, playing fetch, and is good at climbing. She is spayed and up-to-date with routine shots.
5 Warning Signs You May Have A Bad Boss Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:31PMThere is a reason that the workplace spoof "Office Space" has become a cult movie hit, especially among those who work in cubicle farms. It is because people like the hated boss of the film, Bill Lumbergh, do actually exist in real life.
Drive Safe - Drive Smart Free event for teens and parents in Rio Dell today Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:36PMOn Thursday, Aug. 26, the Humboldt County Youth Driving Coalition and the Rio Dell Police Department present Drive Safe- Drive Smart: A free event for teens and their parents at the Volunteer Fire Department at 50 West Center Street in Rio Dell from 6 to 8:30 p.
What a difference a week makes Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:32PMSigns of an ever-weakening North American recovery have sent the loonie to its fifth day of losses and slashed the odds of a September rate hike by the Bank of Canada almost in half over the past week
AbitibiBowater gets bankruptcy court OK for financing Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:47PMA U.S. bankruptcy court approved a US$1.35-billion financing plan that will allow the world’s largest newsprint market AbitibiBowater Inc to exit bankruptcy, according to court documents filed on Tuesday
DRIVE TIME: 12th generation F-150 has solutions that work Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:38PMIt’s hard to know where to start with the 2010 Ford F-150. This 12th generation version of the world’s most popular pickup has been honoured with more than 20 awards since its debut as a 2009 model, including 2009 North American Truck of the Year and Motor Trend 2009 Truck of the Year.
Aging gracefully Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:36PMIt only takes a generation to change the world.The baby boomers, that consumer collective that defines the marketplace, reshaped the automotive world as Detroit once knew it. They lived through the Summer of Love and then turned imports into mainstream machines.
Council campaign on a shoestring Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:33PMby Daniel DeBolt A city policy encourages City Council candidates to spend less than $20,000 on their election campaigns, but candidate Greg David intends to spend well below that.
Alberta headed for record deficit Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:32PMThe Alberta government remains on course for a record deficit this year, but there is now a bigger cushion for the red ink thanks to stronger-than-expected finances from the previous year
SMART defends closed-door process for selecting rail cars Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:55AMNorth Bay rail officials are selecting the manufacturer and type of rail car for a 70-mile commute line, following a California policy that keeps much of the process highly secretive.
Do you really need two parking stalls? Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:44AMPET PEEVE OF THE WEEK: OK, I can deal with the fact that lines in the parking lot may be covered by snow, but there is no excuse for motorists to take up two parking stalls during the summer – or at any time of the year for that matter.[...]
Niexter: The Green Plan Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:25AMALBERT Arnold Jr or “Al Gore”, is one politician who has used his celebrity status to make a difference to the way we see our planet. This former Vice President of the United States is today an outspoken environmentalist who is passionate about Global Warming.
Rising resale home prices set to stall Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:17AMResale home prices rose 1.5% in June, the largest monthly gain since last August and the fourteenth straight monthly increase, according to the Teranet-National Bank house price index, released Wednesday
Markets lower on weak U.S. durable goods Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:17AMMarkets continued their slide Wednesday, led by more bad U.S. economic news, this time on durable goods orders
Start-up offers free social media analytics service Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:10AMComputerworld - Viralheat, a San Jose, Calif.,-based start-up that mines social networks to help companies gauge public sentiment about their business, this week announced plans to distribute some of its social media analytics data to users without charge.
A day at the races turns tragic Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:08AMEight spectators died watching the California 200, casting a somber light on the sport of off-road racing.
Silo can he go? Mural artist tackles huge project Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:58AMWhile walking-tour participants admire his handiwork on the walls of Winnipeg, mural artist Charlie Johnston is in the Deep South working on the biggest project of his career.
CNN Student News Transcript: August 19, 2010 Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 2:24PMAugust 19, 2010
Council tables Smart Grid PR consultant Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 2:16PMThe decision to hire a public relations consultant to educate residents about the Smart Grid will be postponed a little longer.The Naperville City Council Tuesday voted unanimously to table a hiring proposal.
Road America: Corvette Racing preview Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 1:58PMELKHART LAKE, Wis., Aug. 17, 2010 -- Two events occurred in 1955 that would forever change the face of American road racing: Chevrolet introduced its new small-block V-8 engine, and the good citizens of Elkhart Lake, Wis., opened a new road racing circuit near their quiet rural town.
GM files for landmark IPO to repay bailout Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 1:32PMGeneral Motors Co GM.UL filed for an initial public offering of stock on Wednesday, clearing a key hurdle toward repaying taxpayers for a controversial bailout just over a year after its bankruptcy
Outdoor movies are still doing business, although it takes some mileage to reach them Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 1:24PMTwenty years ago the Syracuse New Times performed a public service to the community by publishing “Drivin’ to the Drive-In,” an ode to the ozoners that were still in operation in the Central New York area, with mentions of the four Syracuse-based drive-ins—DeWitt, Lakeshore, North and Salina—that all bit the dust during the 1980s.
Loonie flutters as global equities, crude drop Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 1:17PMCanada’s dollar erased most of its earlier gains as global stocks fell and crude oil, the nation’s largest export, dropped below US$74 a barrel for the first time in more than a month.
Fast looking to set new record in house pull Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 3:07PMCOBOURG - The Reverend Dr. Kevin Fast will be up to his old tricks on Sept. 18. He is going to pull something incredibly heavy. A year ago, on Sept.[...]
Manulife plans to sell $900-million of five year bonds Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 3:02PMManulife Financial Corp. said after markets closed today that it plans to sell $900-million of five year bonds
Potash Corp. bid helps TSX to best gain in month Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 2:32PMThe Toronto Stock Exchange posted its best day in more than month Tuesday, largely on the momentum created by a $38.6-billion US bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc
Do You Remember Woodstock? Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 2:01PMTake a look back at Woodstock with this interactive -- with the list of performers, video and a day-by-day summary of the festival.
jfp mobile on iphone Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 1:45PMThe road to wellness is paved in good intentions. And Scurlock Donuts. Right??