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Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies Installs Electric Car Charging Station to Help Develop Infrastructure Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:05PMFreudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies , which produces hundreds of gaskets and seals for the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf, is helping the industry address another electric vehicle challenge: where to power up when on the road.
S.R. 73 widening project Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:03PMWhile construction is underway on the S.R. 73 widening project, be advised UDOT has noticed a number of residents jogging or bicycling through the construction work zone. It is not safe for anyone to
Republicans Pushing Budget Balance Won’t Deliver Details on How Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:02PMCongressional Republicans are clear in their demand for a constitutional amendment forcing the government to balance its budget. What they’re not offering is clarity on how to get there.
Are grandparents safer drivers? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:01PMKids may be safest in cars when grandma or grandpa are driving instead of mom or dad.
Now free, Casey Anthony avoiding public eye Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:00PMORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - ORLANDO, Fla. - Casey Anthony's whereabouts for her first week of freedom were a closely guarded secret Monday, known only to a select few as she tries to start a new life after being acquitted of killing her daughter.
Youth learn to play football MVP style Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:00PMAbout six weeks are left before the start of the football season, and Garrett Willerford has set a few goals before he laces up the cleats and slaps on the shoulder pads.
Teens Win $25,000 In Ford Song Contest Against Distracted Driving, National Exposure With Usher's New Look Foundation Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:00PM
Fire chief steels himself for challenges Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:59PMTEWKSBURY -- As the son of Tewksbury Hospital's longtime chief safety officer, Fire Chief Mike Hazel grew up ever conscious of the importance of safety in everyday life.
Spillionaires revisited: Gov't official's associates got big contracts after the BP oil spill Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:56PMView full sizeAP Photo/Gerald HerbertThe Helix Q4000, the vessel being used to conduct the static kill procedure, center, is seen at the site of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Louisiana.By Kim Barker,...
Energy drinks: When too much energy can hurt you Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:55PMEnergy drinks have risen in popularity over recent years. But most teens are still unaware of the negative effects they can have on the body, especially when mixed with alcohol or during exercise.
Casey Anthony lies low on first day of freedom Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:59PMThis is what freedom looks like for Casey Anthony: $537.68 from her jail account, no job, estranged parents, a criminal record, lawsuits pending against her and the scorn of multitudes who think she got away with murder.
Garnet Valley Police Briefs July 13 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:58PMBETHEL Criminal Mischief Bottle rockets thrown onto a lawn in the 1600 block of Nicole Drive at 9:27 a.m., July 4, burned a hole in the Jacuzzi cover on the property.
They've shipped to Del Mar; now they need to win Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:57PMThe Del Mar Racetrack's "Ship and Win" bonus program for out-of-state horses has added over 100 racehorses to the backstretch and is helping a sagging horse population in California.
GETTING AROUND: Some things to keep in mind for older drivers Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:48PMOne of the hardest questions a person faces as he or she ages is when to stop driving.
Stampede sees fewer animal deaths Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:45PMImproved safety rules for adrenaline-boosting chuckwagon races and other rodeo events are being credited for fewer animal deaths at this year's Stampede.
The 50 Most Unforgivable Acts in MLB History Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:44PMBaseball is a great sport filled with many outstanding moments. Unfortunately, with all of the good moments that have occurred in MLB history, there have also been many dark moments. Unforgivable acts have not only been committed by players and coaches but also fans and ownership and the league. Baseball has seen its fair share of brawls, racism and drug use over its years. These have led to ...
B.C. Updates the Grid Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:32PMThis month, BC Hydro begins the roll-out of its installation of smart meters in residences in the South Lower Mainland and Northern Interior of B.C. By August 2012, all the homes and businesses throughout the province will have new meters, and B.C.’s grid will finally come into the 21st century.
Concealed-carry law a loaded issue for businesses Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:26PMLike it or not, every business in Wisconsin - for-profit, nonprofit, privately held or publicly traded - is going to have to decide how to deal with the new concealed- carry law by November, when it takes effect.
Going to work can make you fat? Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:22PMResearchers estimate that workers burn about 120 to 140 calories less per day than in the 1960s.
Livestock industries to benefit from new animal science leader Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:18PMThe appointment of Professor Stephen Moore as Director of the Centre for Animal Science at The University of Queensland (UQ) will inject enormous value into research conducted on behalf of Australian and international livestock industries.
Fresh from the Farm: New farmers market opens at Patriot Place Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:21AMThursdays have taken on new importance for Rob Fasano, executive chef at CBS Scene at Patriot Place, now that a new weekly farmers market has opened there.
Investigators want deeper probe on man with birthmark Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:12AMThe FBI and the Department of Public Safety investigators remain interested in the man with the distinctive birthmark on his right cheek in connection with their investigation into the mysterious disappearance of sisters Faloma and Maleina Luhk.
Flashback July 18, 2000-2002 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:11AMIn a move to improve the quality of criminal defense for the poor, Chief Public Defender Masood Karimipour has asked U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno for more federal grants for the CNMI to help indigent clients.
Third time's a charm Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:10AMThe North Platte Telegraph It is said good things come in threes. In her third appearance on the stage at the Miss Nebraska Scholarship Pageant, Kayla Batt was crowned the 2011 Miss Nebraska.
Musician Sawada dies Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:10AMJapanese musician and songwriter Taiji Sawada died yesterday morning at the Commonwealth Health Center, Saipan Tribune learned, some three days after he reportedly tried to kill himself.
Owners rebuilding barns that collapsed under snow Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:08AMBROOKLYN, Conn. (AP) — Wayne Paquette stood beside a mangled pile of metal, the ribs of one of his greenhouses. Beside him, only the two gable ends of the Quackin' Grass Nursery structure remained.
Landlords cash in Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:06AMDurban businessmen are making hundreds of thousands of rand a month operating slum buildings across the city centre.
Flying car cleared for takeoff: Beat the traffic jam, fly over it Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:48AMIt is the ultimate way of beating a traffic jam, a car with wings.
Doubts on site’s safety linger Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:44PMFor a few months this spring, development looked forthcoming at the site off Danforth Street in Framingham known for a former tenant - the New England Sand & Gravel Co.
Chilean miners claim negligence and sue Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:40PMWe all remember when the 33 Chilean miners were brought to safety after being trapped underground for 69 days. Now 31 of them are suing the government claiming negligence...
2011 floods costing ND millions in oil revenue Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:28PMThe biggest story of North Dakota's oil industry this year can be summed up in one word: weather.
Engineers call for Qantas safety probe Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:27PMSpringboks' flight overheated, returned to Johannesburg. 17 Jul 2011 11:12 AM
Montana Lineman's Rodeo held near Cascade Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:27PMThe annual Montana Lineman's Rodeo was held near Cascade on Saturday, and besides good-natured competition and fun, the focus was on safety.
Logan Pass open to motor vehicles Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:24PMA bulldozer sits at Logan Pass last week. Park crews are expected to have the pass open today, July 13. The latest opening since the road first opened in 1933.
Community Bulletin Board Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:19PMEducation
Tester says safety should be priority with new pipeline Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:15PMSidney Herald U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., says a lesson can be learned from the oil spill in Montana, but the Keystone XL Pipeline shouldnât be stopped because of the spill.
On last day in jail, Anthony's future uncertain Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:14PMCasey Anthony is spending her last day in jail Saturday preparing for an uncertain future after nearly three years behind bars.
Franklin County court sentences Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:56PMThe following people were sentenced on April 13, 2011, in the Court of Common Pleas, Franklin County, Chambersburg. Their home addresses are not being provided by the courthouse.
En bref Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:52PMchanel j12 Armani Dolci He has us hands and stick hour markers. Minute markers around the outer rim. The Emporio Eagle appears at the 12 o'clock position. Luminiscent hands and markers. Automatic movement. Scratch resistant mineral crystal. Screw-in crown. Skeleton case back. Case diameter: 44 mm.
NFL LABOR: Owners, players say they are making progress Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:51PMNoting that "progress has been made," NFL owners and players wrapped up a round of intensive talks Friday without a full agreement to end the league's four-month lockout, but determined to keep pushing over the weekend.
Marcellus advisory committee supports impact fees Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:51PMGov. Tom Corbett's Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission endorsed a long list of recommendations Friday on how to deal with the burgeoning drilling industry, including imposing a local impact fee, not a tax, on the extraction of natural gas.
A flurry, then fatigue: Air-traffic controllers cope with wild swings Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:49PMSitting in an airport tower peering into the darkness or working inside a quiet, dimly lit radar room can be disastrous for...
Beech Bottom receives boost from Chesapeake Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:48PMBEECH BOTTOM - Efforts to renovate the Beech Bottom Municipal Building have received a boost from Chesapeake Energy.
Working through the heat Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:47PMDay after day of triple-digit temperatures creates hazardous working conditions for those whose jobs are outside.
Motorcyclists get chance to put skills to work during safety ride Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:37PMAbout 100 motorcyclists riding to promote awareness of safety and emergency preparedness had an unwanted opportunity Friday to put their skills to the test in Columbia County.
NFL: Players think progress being made Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:36PMAssociated Press NEW YORK — Noting that “progress has been made,” NFL owners and players wrapped up a round of intensive talks Friday without a ful ...
Ori Eyal of Emerging Value Capital Management on Israel's Willi-Foods Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:35AMBy Jacob Wolinsky. Ori Eyal is the founder and portfolio manager, Emerging Value Capital Management (EVCM). EVCM is a long-short global value fund. Our in-depth research explores the merits of each investment in the context of a global market. Ori Eyal worked at Deutsche Bank Asset Management, Deephaven Capital Management LLC and Aquamarine Fund LLC. He holds an MBA from the University Of ...
National Transportation Safety Board joins Logan crash investigation Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:34AMThe National Transportation Safety Board has joined the investigation into an accident between two jets at Boston's...
Stewart Mandel: Brady Hoke can seemingly do no wrong as Michigan's new man Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:33AMSuppose you're a recent University of Michigan graduate. You arrived on the Ann Arbor campus four years ago ready to watch a historically successful program that had been to three of the past four Rose Bowls. You justifiably assumed you'd be enjoying more of the same.
Mercer County's Office of Emergency Management announces CERT training sessions Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:32AMFor those unfamiliar with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program, the first thing to know is that the knowledge it provides is the stuff heroes are made of. A division of the Department of Homeland Security's Citizen Corps initiative, CERT is designed to train citizens to be skilled disaster-responders, urging them to take a more proactive role in emergency preparedness, and ...