Dirt biker lifted to safety after mountain accidentMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:42PMSILVERWOOD LAKE • San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Aviation rescuers hoisted out an injured dirt bike rider of rugged terrain then flew him to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, officials said. Authorities received a call of an injured rider north...
People in the SJ: Dan JudySunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:27AMWhen you're driving around looking for Dan Judy Automotive in northeast Salem, you don't have to look for street signs or an address — you can just start looking through the treetops.
Portland gay couple, survivors of Vietnam War, now find peaceSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:29PMBeing gay led Ted Norton into the military and to fly a medevac helicopter in Vietnam. It led him to eventually meet his partner, Vietnamese refugee and artist Bao Nguyen. Together, the life they've settled into together in Portland includes Norton finally telling his fellow vets of his sexual orientation.
MDOT grants to pay for $5 million in nonroad improvementsMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 3:45PMThe Michigan Department of Transportation today announced a total of $5 million in federal Transportation Enhancement funding that will benefit a diverse range of transportation-related projects in eight Michigan counties.
MDOT Receives 5 Million from FedsMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 12:36PMThe Michigan Department of Transportation announced a total of $5,011,915 in federal Transportation Enhancement funding that will benefit a diverse range of transportation-related projects in eight Michigan counties.
Tony's lycra, Julia's leaking roofWednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 7:00AMJULIA Gillard was pondering a recent domestic mystery: Does pedaller Tony Abbott press his lycra outfits before riding his bike for the voters?
Tips 'n' TrendsThursday, January 28, 2010 @ 5:26PMLAST MONTH the American Council on Exercise (ACE) released its Top 10 exercise trends for 2010, underscoring the wisdom that we want to save money while we save time while we save what we can of our bodies while we use the latest gadgets while being trained by instructors who have actually themselves been trained.
Jesse Romberger - February 6Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 12:34PMPUBLIC AUCTION Sat., Feb 6, 9:30 a.m. (Winter Blizzard Date: Sunday, February 7, 2010, 11 a.m.) Location: Duncannon EMS Building, 16 Shermanta Drive, Duncannon, PA 17020. Directions: 3 miles west of Duncannon on route 274. Something for the whole family at this auction! Highlighted Items: 1. 2006 Gulf Stream 32-ft Bumper Pull Camper, AC, sleeps 8, full-size Ref, queen bed, LP [...]
Boy Scouts test skills in annual Klondike DerbySunday, January 24, 2010 @ 7:41AMBoy Scouts from Frederick and Carroll counties converged in Sykesville on Saturday, spending the day throwing tomahawks, building catapults and traversing a ravine
Seeking sun and savingsFriday, January 22, 2010 @ 12:44PMDoes your favorite winter sport require surf wax not ski wax? For heat on the cheap, we scoured the warm zone for destinations with great packages, or lodging options under $130 a night, and recent round-trip airfares from Boston under $450. Then we applied our rating system: high scores for barefoot simplicity, debits for resort crowds. And the winners are ...
2-strike policy wantedMonday, January 18, 2010 @ 1:13PMPOLICE precinct commanders who fail to abate the cases of motorcycle theft in their area of responsibility (AOR) should be relieved using the two-strike policy. read more
Inland police and fire reports - 1/17/10Sunday, January 17, 2010 @ 2:03AMBeaumontEarthquake rattles Inland region A magnitude 4.3 earthquake centered three miles from Beaumont awoke many Inland residents early Saturday from Riverside to Temecula. The quake struck just after 4 a.m. and caused no damage, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
International Capsules: Merckx expects fiercely fought Tour for ArmstrongThursday, January 14, 2010 @ 5:31PMPARIS — Cycling great Eddy Merckx says seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong should focus on more than just beating Alberto Contador in his bid to become the oldest winner of the race.
Sunday January 10 2010Sunday, January 10, 2010 @ 6:14AMJAN 9 — Annabelle is a seven-year-old girl. She walks up to the throng of of men in their baju Melayu who are waving their banners and pumping their fists in the air, proclaiming that "God is great."
Sunday January 17 2010Sunday, January 10, 2010 @ 6:10AMJAN 9 — Annabelle is a seven-year-old girl. She walks up to the throng of of men in their baju Melayu who are waving their banners and pumping their fists in the air, proclaiming that "God is great."
Once upon a time in my MalaysiaFriday, January 8, 2010 @ 8:59PMJAN 9 — Annabelle is a seven-year-old girl. She walks up to the throng of of men in their baju Melayu who are waving their banners and pumping their fists in the air, proclaiming that "God is great." Cops are crawling all over the place. Several dozen are making sure that the crowd doesn't get out of hand, imploring them to stop stepping on photos of opposition figures and making sure they do ...
BC BREAKING NEWS :Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 9:06PMothers also read... Okanagan-Shuswap MP Colin Mayes says he’s sure that the federal government will survive the presentation of the budget on Jan. 27, by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty.
2009: The year that wasTuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 9:05PMOkanagan-Shuswap MP Colin Mayes says he’s sure that the federal government will survive the presentation of the budget on Jan. 27, by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. Though the minority Conservative government could fall if the Opposition parties don’t endorse the document, Mayes says the party is putting forth a budget that is good for the country, the House, and the economy. If the non ...
A journey of loveSunday, December 20, 2009 @ 12:11AMBy BILLY COX A Manatee County man's devotion to his wife seems limitless
Answer Man: Species of crane ready to hoistThursday, December 10, 2009 @ 10:23AM Dear All-Knowing Information Guru, driving west on Highway 14, just west of U.S. 52, a couple of cranes are stationed along the road. What are they doin
The Daily Drivers: Redesigned 2009 Dodge Ram boosts comfort as well as muscleFriday, December 4, 2009 @ 2:30AMWhat we have here is a bit of truck heaven if you are an urban cowboy or if you are someone who needs a rugged four-wheel drive. The Dodge Ram got a redesign for 2009, and the optioned-out Laramie model is equal parts pickup, muscle car and comfortable sedan. It has everything you'll need except for a ladder to climb into its tall cab.
SENIOR POWER: At 81, Gene Chomko illustrates the benefits of exerciseMonday, November 30, 2009 @ 3:37AMHis physique would turn every comely head at Hef's Playboy Mansion: wide shoulders over a rock-hard chest, huge arms, and rigid, washboard abs. At 81, Gene Chomko looks and feels a whole lot younger than those ancient Greek statues he resembles.
Wrestling: What a wrestling workout feels likeTuesday, November 17, 2009 @ 11:09PM"Am I a masochist or just plain dumb?” I was about to attempt what would undoubtedly be the most physically demanding activity I’d undertaken during my time at Princeton: try to complete one of the wrestling team’s workouts.
Police ReportThursday, November 12, 2009 @ 10:18AMFRIDAY, 3:47 p.m., New York Pizza and Deli, 320 Water St. Firefighters found smoke coming from the building and fire and smoke coming from an oven. They were able to quickly extinguish the fire, which resulted in minor damage to the oven. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Charge Duster SSSaturday, November 7, 2009 @ 2:18AMTough, simple and classy
Big 4 platform to be lifted into placeWednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 11:12PMWeather permitting, two large red cranes will be used soon to lift a 252-ton steel platform atop the supports at the end of the spiral ramp that will provide the access up to the Big Four Bridge, which is to be turned into a pedestrian and biking span over the Ohio River.
Complete list of poem entriesMonday, October 26, 2009 @ 3:10PMThe Sacramento Bee asked readers for poems about their towns, as a celebration of Sacramento Poetry
Will ReismanWednesday, October 7, 2009 @ 11:45PMWhy I like my job: The Examiner gives us the opportunity to go out and speak with real people, to hear what matters the most to them in their community.
Thursday's Sports In BriefWednesday, October 7, 2009 @ 9:52AMHere's a look at Thursday's sports in brief around the world.
Celebrating what is and may beThursday, October 1, 2009 @ 1:55AMHaving hiked partway up Mount Pisgah one morning last summer, I stopped to take a sip from a water bottle. Suddenly, I sensed I wasn’t alone. I wasn’t. A young deer, no less frozen in motion than the oaks behind it, was staring at me from a whisper away. Later …
Volunteers pull debris, branches from riverMonday, September 28, 2009 @ 5:24AMA group of volunteers of all ages converged Saturday on the Clinton River in Clinton Township to remove logs and debris from the waterway.
Thursday's Sports In BriefSaturday, September 26, 2009 @ 12:49AMHere's a look at Thursday's sports in brief around the world.
Casting for muskie is the next frontierFriday, September 25, 2009 @ 12:19AMKevin Long is dedicated to helping fish make poor decisions. With eight years behind him as a muskie guide and double that as a pro bass angler, he knows the pattern of successfully landing fi sh.
Baltic bliss: boating in the Stockholm archipelagoMonday, September 14, 2009 @ 7:53AMHaving lived for some time in a city so dominated by waterways and islands, Alannah Eames decides it's high time to take the plunge and join the boat set.
Liberals release more ads aimed at votersSunday, September 13, 2009 @ 1:34PMThe federal Liberals released two more television ads Sunday in a clear attempt to appeal to voters ahead of an election call that could be just days away.
Thursday's Sports In BriefFriday, September 11, 2009 @ 11:28AMHere's a look at Thursday's sports in brief around the world.
Taking 'bicycle freeway' over busy intersectionMonday, September 7, 2009 @ 5:06PMWork under way on bridge taking Iron Horse Trail users, BART commuters across Treat Boulevard-Jones Road 'pinch point"
Public hearing held on plans for Admiralty Way parcels 49, 77Thursday, September 3, 2009 @ 12:58PMThe Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors held a second public meeting Thursday, August 27th to solicit public input for preparation of the Request for Proposal (RFP) and to provide principal objectives for the development of Parcels 49 and 77 in Marina del Rey.
Eureka momentsWednesday, September 2, 2009 @ 5:27AMJust where do inventors get their ideas from?
‘It was wonderful’Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 10:24AMThe Peking Acrobats seem to spend more time in the air than on the ground — at least during their performances.
A hard road to freedomFriday, August 28, 2009 @ 9:07AMTen years after East Timor's independence vote, there is cause to celebrate, but liberty has far from cured major ills.
Rhyl CC's Bayliss improves in Israel world'sThursday, August 27, 2009 @ 4:06AMGREAT British international mountain bike orienteerer Sarah Bayliss (Rhyl Cycling Club) returned at the weekend from the World Championships in Israel.
‘It was wonderful’Monday, August 24, 2009 @ 6:34AMThe Peking Acrobats seem to spend more time in the air than on the ground — at least during their performances.
Rachel Cooke interviews Debra WingerFriday, August 14, 2009 @ 9:34PMWhen I meet Debra Winger, I have not yet seen Rachel Getting Married, a new film in which she has a small part. But I have seen a trailer for it, which appeared before me suddenly and unexpectedly in a New York cinema on the Upper East Side while I was numbly waiting for a Woody Allen picture to come on. And even in this trailer, in which Winger is on screen for approximately five seconds, there ...