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Jessica Simpson fashion line to feature "real women" on the runway Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:26PMGood news from the runways of New York Fashion Week, courtesy of none other than our wannabe beer buddy, Jessica Simpson . Jess is reportedly planning to use "real women" as models when her clothing line takes the runway in September. It's not to say that skinny models aren't "real women," because, you know, they physically do exist. But it will be nice to see some average looking people on the ...
Armed robbers invade Sunrise home Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:24PMTwo men held a 23-year-old Sunrise woman at gunpoint while they stole an iMac Notebook computer, MacBook laptop, Sony PlayStation, Canon video camera and a wallet containing a debit card and ID.
Vote! India's most trusted airlines, telcos, cars! Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:17PMCompanies spend billions of dollars on building brands as it gives a strategic direction and competitive advantage.
St. Tammany Parish murder defendant says he didn't know of death until days later Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:16PMCross-examination interrupted to resolve question of how much to say about conviction for attempted rape
The View From Here . . . Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:08PMWhile there are still about two months until the midterm elections, it seems more and more likely that there will be large Republican gains in Congress. The latest Gallup tracking poll gives Republicans a 10-point lead in party preferences, the party’s highest margin in the poll’s history.
An Inspired Downpour Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:00PMDuring the drive to Oxford, the English summer returned with its dependable deluge. Having enjoyed a week of stunning weather, every person in Britain knew that Mother Nature had been momentarily distracted, possibly enthralled by the World Cup in South Africa, but she’d soon enough remember the well-worn British Isles and whip an Atlantic storm into her airspace.
Few answers in railroad work that’s leaving drivers rattled Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:59PMThe hulking machines that have stymied vehicle traffic at railroad crossings throughout Johnson City the past few weeks belong to the Norfolk Southern Railway.
Gluckman: It is Hard to be a Teenager Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:43PMBeing an adolescent now is very different from being one just one or two generations ago and we will not understand the teenage years if we project our own experiences on to them.
Woman hit by lightning Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:34PMUPDATED 11:45AM: A woman has been struck by lightning while heavy rain is flooding parts of the state and strong winds are uprooting trees.
Vickie Guerrero - Hated and Underrated Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:29PMEXCUSE ME! But you know what? I love Vickie Guerrero. No, I'm not IN love with Vickie - it's ridiculous that I have to clarify this, because I know what sort of replies are coming. All that juvenile crap, but hey, it's always good for a few laughs.
Grocery Outlet readies Watsonville store: Salinas couple to open bargain market in October Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:44AMWATSONVILLE -- Grocery Outlet will bring its discounted merchandise and as many as 40 jobs to the city at the end of October.
September 1, 2010 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:44AMSen. Ensign speaks in Dayton: Don't miss Northern Nevada Development Authority and Dayton-Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon today, which features guest speaker U.S. Senator John Ensign (R-Las Vegas). When: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Where: Dayton Valley Golf Club, 101 Palmer Drive in Dayton.
Annual Harborfest kicks off Sept. 11 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:44AMONANCOCK -- Live music, food, and fun activities mark the return of Onancock's annual Harborfest Celebration on Sept. 10-11.
Emirates Islamic Bank Ties Up Exclusively With Al Habtoor Motors Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:43AMUnited Arab Emirates, Dubai, September 1 st 2010: Emirates Islamic Bank Emirates Islamic Bank announced its new "Intaleq" vehicle finance promotion in association with Al Habtoor Motors Al Habtoor Motors . Under this plan, individual customers will have the opportunity of owning any brand new Mitsubishi vehicle in an easy and convenient way.
As economy seeks balance, businesses hold key Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:43AMThe nation's economy floats on a $35 trillion sea of debt. And in the debt market, only one thing matters: your ability to repay your loans.
POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:43AMThe CNN Washington Bureau’s morning speed read of the top stories making news from around the country and the world. WASHINGTON/POLITICAL For the latest political news: www.CNNPolitics.com CNN: Obama declares 'combat mission in Iraq has ended' President Obama declared that "the American combat mission in Iraq has ended" in his primetime address Tuesday. "Operation ...
Nissan dealership moving to Skyland Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:42AMTownsend Automotive has bought the former Madden Volvo dealership property on Skyland Boulevard.
Nissan Motor sells 1,249 cars in August Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:39AMChennai, Sep 1 : Nissan Motor India has closed August selling 1,249 cars, up from 22 units sold during the same month last year.
No deal: buyers will see fewer discounts for cars Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:35AMDETROIT (AP) — For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers, which paid up to $4,500, or promotions that offered employee discounts to everyone.
GREEN TEAM — This ride worth a lot of green Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:43PMWatch Video [...]
Live well, live long Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:42PMBy TRACI L. WEISENBACHTribune Staff Writer
This ride is quiet, clean and worth a lot of green Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:40PMJohn Hanna is quietly removing the pollution from his daily commute. Very quietly. These days, the lawyer drives from his west St. Catharines home to his downtown office in a Tesla Roadster Sport, an electric performance car that rides like a Porsche and sounds like a bicycle.[...]
Chrysler dealers hear plans to sell Fiat minicars Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:37PMFiat is coming back to the U.S. after a 30-year absence, and now Chrysler Group dealers have to decide whether they want to sell the Italian brand that initially will offer just one model, the tiny Fi
Holden to export new model to Brazil Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:36PMCarmaker Holden will export its new model Commodore to Brazil.
China launches global talent search for company bosses Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:27PMChina's government has announced a global talent search to fill top posts at 12 major state-owned companies in its latest effort to turn huge but inefficient government en
Russia to protect domestic car makers with higher import duty Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:25PMRussia will gradually raise the import taxes for the foreign-made cars, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Monday. Putin noted this would be done to stimulate foreign companies to build their production facilities in Russia.
Stronach close to $1B and giving up grip on Magna Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:22PMAuto parts mogul Frank Stronach is on the verge of collecting about $1 billion in cash, stock and other benefits in exchange for giving up his longstanding controlling stake in industrial powerhouse Magna International Inc.
Home, condo sales drop in July Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:14PMThe oil spill and a weak housing market led to the continued decline in the county’s condo and homes sales in July, a local real estate official said Monday. The county’s condo and single-family home sales declined year-to-year by 29 percent and...
Inside the drug lords' deadly world Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:30PMThere comes a time when a police target senses he is under suspicion. For the businessman and gym junkie Hakan Ayik, 32, the realisation came more than two years ago with a series of short, sharp beeps from his mobile phone while he was waiting for a flight at Sydney Airport.
Global Auto Sales To Hit 70 Million Units This Year Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:29PMBEIJING, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Global auto sales are expected to reach 70 million units this year as China continues to lead the new car market, Xinhua news agency said.
Increase supply of small flags Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:26PMA letter from YOKE CHENG, Petaling Jaya.
Discovery channelled: Big ideas under threat Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:20PMCloaking devices helped Doctor Who's Tardis blend in, allowed the toothy on-screen Predator to elude Arnold Schwarze-negger, and let Klingon Birds of Prey slalom around Captain Kirk's photon torpedoes.
What's on: Mon's picks Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:04PMEvents listing for Mon, Aug 30
Southern Tier revved up for return of Ferraris Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:03PMIf you've ever admired Ferraris from afar, this week you'll get to check them out up close. Dozens of the stylish -- and rare -- Italian sports cars will converge on the Southern Tier this week for the 10th annual Art of Ferrari celebration.
Quebec utility bets on the electric car Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:56PMHydro-Québec launches largest electric vehicle pilot project, but critics say they don't have much to gain
'Not guilty' in banana-suit joyride case Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:53PMA Sequim man accused of exposing himself and brandishing a shotgun on Aug. 17 while clad in a banana costume has pleaded not guilty.
Five Ways To Freeze Out Uncle Sam Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:25PMFor those who dare to think ahead, today's market and low rates offer great tax saving opportunities.
This car is clean, green and quiet — and a little costly Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:39PMWatch Video [...]
Double dose of tragedy Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 2:10AMIn one nightmarish month, Sharla Flores lost her husband to murder and her family home to foreclosure.
Why GM stock may lure brave despite bad economy Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 2:09AMWould you buy stock in a company that has hemorrhaged tens of billions of dollars for years and run through three bosses in quick succession just because it’s turned a profit for a few months?
Iraq Stock Exchange lumbers on past the country's hurdles Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 2:08AMBAGHDAD - It's not exactly Wall Street.In rows of black chairs, elderly men sit chatting, casting the occasional glance at projection
Hotels search option added to zugu sites Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 2:04AMCheapflights Media has announced the expansion of the zugu flights meta search brand to include hotels price comparison.
Dollar Thrifty to expand its worldwide online presence Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 2:04AMDollar Thrifty Automotive Group’s subsidiaries, Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental, have formed a new partnership with Ireland-based car rental technology firm, CarTrawler, to expand the number of international websites the brands currently support.
Mitsubishi slashes launch price of electric car Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:58AMMitsubishi Motors UK has slashed £10,000 from the original price tag for its i-MiEV electric city car.
Expansion brings 150 new jobs Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:54AMUp to 150 jobs are being created in west Norfolk by a firm founded to offer insurance to specialist car drivers. Adrian Flux, now a general insurance firm, has also announced plans to extend its offices in East Winch near King's Lynn to accommodate the expansion.
Community calendar Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:51AMBlood Drive, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Red Cross Blood Collection Center, 3201 Main St. To make an appointment, call 800-448-3543 walk-ins are welcome.
South Korean Electric Carmaker To Build Plant In China Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:44AMSEOUL, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- CT&T Corp., a South Korean manufacturer of electric cars, said Friday that it has clinched an initial deal with a Chinese maker of vehicle air conditioners to build an electric-car plant in China, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported.
Immigration, drugs and life in Paradise Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 12:14AMTurkey Creek in Paradise, a migrant highway. (Photo by Dick Kamp) By Dick Kamp Wick Environmental Liaison PARADISE — Here on the east side of the Chiricahua Mountains, about 50 miles north of Mexico, smoke rose lazily from the Horseshoe Fire in June. Chiricahua residents blamed the fire on illegal immigrants. The U.S. Forest Service hasn’t found a culprit. But the fire is only another cause for ...
Council announces winners of Monroe County contest Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 12:06AMThe Monroe County Economic Development Council announced the Blue, Red and White Ribbon winners in the Think Monroe County First Power Month drawing held Sunday evening at the close of the Monroe County Fair. Consumers brought in more than $335,000 in receipts during the fair week event.
Travel calendar: Winchester Mystery House schedules flashlight tour Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 12:04AMEvents and happenings in the world of travel from the Bay Area and other destinations in California.