Crazy about collecting tractors Nov 10, 2008
The former Worland High School auto and diesel mechanics teacher has been collecting his antiques for almost 40 years. "Years ago, my interest was in old rifles and shotguns. I thought I'd never get into tractors," he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Headlights an on-again, off-again affair Oct 26, 2008
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Folksy fun in Hoschton Sep 20, 2008
They re along the main artery through town dressed as mechanics and cowboys, football players and referees, angels and demons, even characters from the Wizard of Oz.. Where the city limits of these two towns abut, it s hard to tell them apart. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Businesses booming despite economy Sep 2, 2008
Businesses under new management or ownership include Henderson-Boone Insurance which is now owned by Mechanics Bank, and the Exxon (across from Hardees) and Shell (formerly Cousins) gas stations which are now owned by Kangaroo Express, a convenience store chain based in Sanford, North Carolina. Two popular Pontotoc County restaurant also have changed owners. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Business in brief Sep 1, 2008
September 18: Seminar: Mechanics of Unemployment Claims Management for Employers. Central Willamette Community Credit Union, 7101 Supra Dr. SW, Albany. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Hamlet 2: The First One Was Better Aug 22, 2008
" and the secret weapon is the onlooker's pity. Related Articles The actor in question is Dana Marschz his last name is nearly unpronounceable, just the first reason he has trouble getting jobs and he is played by the English comedian Steve Coogan with the lank hair, toothy smile and blithe sweetness that recall Tiny Tim, the eccentric ukuleleist of the '60s. Coogan has been everywhere lately, starring in little movies (A Cock and Bull Story: Tristram Shandy) and guesting in bigger ones. He had... (Time.com)
* [ART JOURNAL] Pop Art gets it on with Mao Zedong Aug 6, 2008
I tried to explain that, with my interests in popular culture, popular religion, power politics and the mechanics of propaganda, not to mention Pop Art and Chinese history past and present, the mausoleum was a must-see. Doubtful glances. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Car show to benefit MP High Aug 2, 2008
The club s first car show will raise funds for Mt. Pleasant High School s auto mechanics program ... We ve also asked Todd Collins, with the East Hickman High School auto mechanics class, to come to the show with the race car that he and his students built and raced on the TV show Pinks. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Miller Shows Some Spirit Jul 28, 2008
" There is a fine line between mythology and mechanics. George Lucas drew it when he came up with midi-chlorians, joked Fuller. "No matter what the genre elements, you will have to want to spend time with those characters for a while. " Posted at 05:16 PM in | | | : , , , , , , , , It will be interesting to see how much interest there is today in the remake of Robert Wise's 1951 sci-fi classic The Day The Earth Stood Still. One trend at Comic-Con is star managers pushing clients who are... (Variety)
A paradise of treasures and conversations beckons customers at flea market Jun 28, 2008
A former Mattoon High School teacher in auto mechanics, Royse said in his retirement he likes to visit and shop for tools just for fun. There s usually a group of us guys that like to go around and look at (merchandise) flea markets, Royse said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Lufthansa's labor of love: restoring old junkers Jun 17, 2008
Mr. Rohwer, whose two sons are Lufthansa mechanics, was selected from dozens of volunteers to help resuscitate the Starliner. In addition to decades of work modernizing jetliner cockpits for Lufthansa, the old-timer has a special qualification: He served on crews maintaining Lufthansa's Starliners in the 1960s. (AZCentral -- Business)
Artists work, lives grounded in nature May 4, 2008
He earned a degree in diesel mechanics and worked in that field for nearly a year, then got a job as a crew chief in the Grand Canyon, where he worked with high school students. It was a turning point in his life. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Vintage Racing Motors restores classic race cars to original track-ready condition Apr 16, 2008
Now the big blue motorcar, along with a clutch of vintage Ferraris, Maseratis, Mercedes and Elvas, is undergoing a meticulous overhaul by the team of mechanics at Vintage Racing's Redmond restoration shop ... "The market is pretty well saturated with enough mechanics to do the job, but it is growing each year," said Butch Dennison, part-owner of Pete Lovely Racing in Puyallup, which also races, restores and transports vintage racing cars. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Classifieds 4/8/08 Apr 9, 2008
HELP WANTED MECHANICS: Up to 20,000 bonus. Keep the Army National Guard Rolling. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Ideas on improving high schools? Apr 2, 2008
Then again, this was the late 80 s early 90 s. But, you figure if they can offer vocational training during the day on Fox 5 through those crappy schools where you pay through the nose for a piece of paper, (you ve seen the commercials Earn your degree in VCR Repair, Accounting, Mechanics, or even earn your High School Diploma. the least they can do is offer those classes to high schoolers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bringing something extra to card games Feb 22, 2008
The Beginning of Destiny gets the game mechanics right, but surrounds them with a deeply tedious high school simulation in which you try to gain acceptance as the new kid on campus. You spend a lot of time aimlessly chatting with characters from the anime series, and they're all rendered in amateurish, lifeless graphics that wouldn't have passed muster on the PlayStation 1. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
McCloud recognizes volunteer firefighters for 35 years of service Jan 3, 2008
He was very dependable and very knowledgeable, not just about firefighting and equipment, but the mechanics of the job itself. Sloan said his decision to join the fire department was partly due to his brother, Dan, who had been a firefighter before him. (Mount Shasta News, CA)
Restoration of Chevys gives Shelbyville man more drive Dec 18, 2007
A high-energy man, Boarman and his team of auto body mechanics worked to restore the automobile that suffered from its abandonment. The interior was dry-rotted, the wheel cylinders and gas tank turned to concrete from years of non-use, he said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Orcs & Elves II Review Dec 15, 2007
Those were solid mechanics back then, the leveling, the character management, and the turn-based combat on a world that has been invisibly sectioned off by a grid. (At moments, I imagine looking down at the game from above, not unlike Ultima II, and moving space to space across the game world. (IGN Wireless Games)
Project 'en-Gulfs' Harrison couple Dec 12, 2007
The Busted Knuckle Garage (all shade tree mechanics could appreciate the name, Barnum said with a laugh) features authentic Gulf products and items brought together to form a Norman Rockwell or Mayberry vision of small-town auto care. The original idea that the antique-loving Barnums had when they moved into their home was to turn the old garage into a prototypical country store. (Newton County Times, AR)
Monday Back in time 12-03-2007 Dec 4, 2007
with top honors in his class of radio mechanics. Revival of a cattle slaughter program in Mexico to stamp out foot and mouth disease among livestock was urged by two Texas cattlemen, Robert Kleberg of the King Ranch and Tom Armstrong of Armstrong Ranch. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Library card offers free key to helpful, often costly databases Dec 3, 2007
Serious mechanics and car restorers have to sit at library computers in Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, and Chandler to peruse the detailed schematics and instructions on Mitchell On Demand, a site for which owners of commercial auto shops pay hundreds or thousands of dollars a year for access to portions they need. "Mitchell's is one of the big three auto-repair sites, and it's pretty impressive that libraries have it," said Jeff Snook, owner of Noe Import Auto in Mesa. (AZCentral -- News)
Full Story... Nov 15, 2007
Waldemar leans toward motor sports, body work and mechanics. The shop offers custom paint jobs, written appraisals, removal of red-tagged autos with titles, brake inspections, battery starting and charging, trailer work, detailing and installation of lift kits and stereos. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Arizona's historic hotels Nov 10, 2007
The five-story building has four levels of rooms, with the fifth floor housing the mechanics of the elevator, installed in the 1940s. "The hotel went on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980," Lamb says. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Playing Games/Erick Wong: Rachet and Clank Future Oct 24, 2007
The long-running series from developer Insomniac was part of a trifecta of mascot-driven platformers on PlayStation 2 that included Naughty Dog's Jax and Daxter, and Sucker Punch's Sly Cooper titles, all known for combining polished run-and-jump mechanics with minigame-laden levels and an offbeat sense of humor. As good as these games were, a sense of fatigue seemed to set in as the assorted sequels and spin-offs for each were released on an average of once a year. (San Francisco Chronicle)
New on DVD: There's no 'Love' crazier than Riss and Pugach's Oct 19, 2007
But the hoax mechanics are better, and a few actors stand out: Alfred Molina as Irving's belly-aching assistant, Hope Davis as a McGraw-Hill publisher, and Stanley Tucci as one of that firm's in-house suits, not a guy to cross. More highlights. (USA Today -- Life)
Legislators seek review of DMV practices Oct 6, 2007
The specialists have other tasks, such as testing inspection mechanics, but when The News ver raised questions about the audit workload, the DMV responded by tripling the number of audits the specialists must perform. DMV officials also created a new task for the specialists: inspecting vehicles parked at shopping centers and other large lots to see whether the inspection sticker tracks back to the vehicle. (News & Observer)
Life's Worth of Auto Collecting Put On the Auction Block for ‘Once in a Lifetime Event' Sep 12, 2007
It was after spending a large amount of time working on the farm with his family that he discovered a passion and skill for automobiles and mechanics ... In a 1974 issue of Popular Mechanics, he was described as ne of the leading used-car reconditioners in the United States ... Bob Lund, Popular Mechanics' Detroit editor was in Murray at the time researching a story about Murray being second only to Detroit in the number of gallons of Du Pont automobile paint used. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
St. Mary's Church in Sycamore to host its 31st Annual Auction Sep 11, 2007
Among this year's items are White Sox tickets and dinner in the Bard's Room at U.S. Cellular Field; Cubs tickets; Chicago Bulls tickets; Chicago Bears tickets; spa packages; mechanics tool cart; hotel packages; VIP tickets to the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago; an assortment of NIU Huskie sporting event tickets; a garden pond kit; a 2007 Longaberger Christmas basket; rounds of golf; a museum family membership; and theater tickets. ur auction has a strong following, so I encourage people to... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
The Topps Company Sends Letter to Upper Deck Aug 9, 2007
The only substantive changes from the version we had nearly fully negotiated with you related to the mechanics of the two-step transaction (first step tender offer and second step merger). We believe that all of the other substantive provisions had been negotiated with you and your colleagues, including the representations, covenants and termination provisions. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Where have all the girly women gone? Aug 3, 2007
Cemeeli I am going to need you to call my 2 shade tree mechanics ... In NY the mechanics in my neighborhood had a thing for my mom and me so my dad and I was able to get hooks ups because of that ... Back from lunch Cemeeli Its the season for pricing gauging mechanics to take money from women. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
The Chanute experiment Jul 22, 2007
Chanute was the training ground for parachute rigging, metal workers, weather forecasters, fire school, aerial photography, mechanics and more. The military base was considered relaxed in following the segregation policy. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The artful dodger's trail of misery Jul 14, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Kate McClymontJuly 14, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
E3 2007: Bee Movie Eyes-on Jul 14, 2007
But before heading outside there are a variety of missions to be completed inside the hive that will introduce players to the game's mechanics. Most of the gameplay is made up of racing, chasing, and aerial acrobatics, and collectors can look forward to tons of collectibles. (IGN PC Games)
neighborhood markets, dusty bookstores, and small cafes Jul 8, 2007
Saturday: An evening of song, "Paris Hier et Aujourd'hui" (Paris Yesterday and Today)," featuring French singer-songwriter Hlne Attia ble performing classic, modern and original French songs. Wine reception 7:30 p.m., concert 8 p.m. at the Mechanics' Institute, 57 Post St. Reservations required; call (415) 393-0100. $15 for Paris-Expat members, $25 for the public. July 30: Discussion with Olivia Kiang-Snaije about "The Ethnic Paris Cookbook," by Kiang-Snaije and Charlotte Puckette. 6 p.m. at... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
A world of commemorations comes to a galaxy near you. May 23, 2007
Also just out, and perfect for the Popular Mechanics nerd in your household: "Star Wars: Complete Cross-Sections" (DK Publishing, $35), which peels back layers of every vehicle and spaceship in the six-film saga to reveal weapons systems, hyperdrives, engines and cockpits in intricate drawings and detailed text. Sponsored Links. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Shrek the Third Review May 12, 2007
Donkey and Puss help out with explaining new game mechanics, show up in boss battles, and generally make their presence felt. You'll also get to play a side-scrolling shooter sequence with Donkey's wife, the big pink and purple dragon. (IGN Wireless Games)
Store Brings Life to Old Theater Apr 27, 2007
About 200 years ago, the Kennedy Rifle Works turned the creek-side community known as Hazel Neck into Mechanics Hill -- long before it became Elise, then Hemp and then Robbins. Those rifles are rare and highly prized. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Hopkins' new villain Apr 14, 2007
In "Fracture," Hopkins plays Ted, a meticulous scientist who specializes in fracture mechanics, analyzing aeronautical malfunctions and plane crashes. He prides himself on his ability to spot the smallest defect in any mechanical system. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams details announced Apr 5, 2007
The Wii remote will play heavily into the flight-action gameplay mechanics, utilizing the Wii controller to physically maneuver characters movement to glide, weave, dive, spiral, loop and blast through the Nightopia skies. NiGHTS: Journey into Dreams is scheduled for release on Wii in winter 2007. (Monsters and Critics.com)
The Mysterious Case Of Columbus's Silver Ore Feb 22, 2007
Beginning well before Plato s allegory of the cave and continuing to modern scientific breakthroughs from relativity to quantum mechanics, as well as to pop cultural icons like Twilight Zone. . (Science Daily)
Incredible 'Walking' Elephant and a Treasure Trove of Six Vintage Guitars to Headline Red Baron Sale, February 17-18 Feb 15, 2007
It literally skates along, at speeds of up to 20 mph, and has been featured over the years in publications like Popular Mechanics, Popular Science, Forbes and Architectural Digest Motoring. It has also been in numerous parades and festivals. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
