Oregon, California should take lesson from this recession for the next one Nov 19, 2009
Motorists are getting their winter tires put on. Along with that, it s a good idea to get some practice with the tire chains, especially if you ve never had to put them on. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
THIS OLD TOWN: What did people do with trash? Nov 4, 2009
They d been stripped of batteries, tires and everything usable, leaving steel skeletons that forlornly rusted away, while poison ivy and greenbriers poked up through their floors. An English-born in-law of mine carried trash recycling to a higher plane. (Easton Journal, MA)
NASCAR, rooted in fossil fuels, turning over new, green leaf Oct 29, 2009
Between recycling all tires and Safety-Kleen recycling its oil, NASCAR leaves a minimal carbon footprint in the garage, and the vast campgrounds that surround many tracks are where NASCAR has focused many of its green initiatives. "Do our cars need to be more fuel efficient? Absolutely," says Red Bull Racing driver , who buys renewable energy at home. (USA Today -- Sports)
Residents turn out to sell antiques at roadshow Oct 29, 2009
Hipsher said the most valuable toys date from the 1920s-30s, particularly wind-up toys, but some 1960s Hot Wheels cars with red lines on the tires are highly sought by collectors. My employees have collectors they deal with personally. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Clark County Mule Festival contest, rodeo and show results told Oct 27, 2009
Adult musical tires First place, Sue White of Haveloch; second, Tony Garrett, Florris; and third place, Christy Zylstra of Keosauqua. Wagon event First, Tony Garrett; second, Geoff Wilson, Ottumwa; and third, Robert James Crazy Bob of Bouton. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Silvas 68 Mercury Cyclone GT Sep 26, 2009
The only things that have been replaced are the battery, tires, fuel pump, four-barrel carburetor, steering wheel and the exhaust. My plan is to keep this car because it s rare and has lots of power. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Motorheads strut their stuff in Cairo Sep 6, 2009
Especially when those goods have a souped up motor, a spotless body that harkens back to the 1920s, or even a set of 44-inch tires ... I took everything out of it the suspension, motor, drive line, and I custom built it with a twelve-inch lift kit, and now it has 44-inch tires on it, said Ponkos, whose vehicle looks like a monster truck, but is still street legal. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Kendall County Sheriff's Department (1) Aug 30, 2009
600 block of Highway 87, Comfort, 6:58 a.m., Deputies assisted a motorist who said that after changing two flat tires the car would not start. Walnut Grove Road, 8:05 a.m., A caller reported a dead deer. (Boerne Star, TX)
Cleanup can be a struggle for some Aug 19, 2009
Tires and old furniture ... 50 each for tires measuring 17 inches and smaller and $6 ... 50 for tires still on rims. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Two arrested after drugs found in Galt apartment Aug 13, 2009
LodiJoe wrote on Aug 12, 2009 10:01 AM:" Galt police are mandated to line the city coffers by issuing parking tickets on flea market days. Make sure your tires are not even 1" on the rolled curbs or they will ticket you for "parking on the sidewalk". Crime in Galt will always take a back seat to revenue garning traffic citations. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
If a dirtbag like Ty Cobb can be in baseball's Hall of Fame, surely there's room for Pete Rose.... Aug 7, 2009
Throw some grooves tires on and hit the track, crybabies. Score: 37. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Does Your Car Make You Happy? Show Us How and Win Over $40,000 in Prizes Aug 6, 2009
Just submit a photo of you enjoying your car for a chance to win over $40,000 in prizes from Hot Wheels, Hotchkis Sport Suspension, Baer Brakes, Flowmaster, Red Line Oil, MSD Ignition, Lifeline Fire Safety Systems, Rushforth Wheels and Yokohama Tires ... The Grand Prize is enough hardware to build a muscle car dream machine, including a Hotchkis Sport Suspenison system, Baer Brake system, Rushforth Wheels, Yokohama Tires, Flowmaster Exhaust, an MSD Ignition System, Red Line Oil & Lubricants, a... (PR Newswire)
Charged up at the raceway Aug 3, 2009
You need a race car controller, a chassis, motor, axles, tires and a body ... The tires and bodies are different and, just like in NASCAR racing, that can affect the way your car performs. (Santa Maria Times)
The Alps Meet the Rockies at Breckenridge's Annual Oktoberfest Jul 30, 2009
5 hour horseback ride, hear leaves crunching under your tires on a bike ride down Vail Pass and pick up a town trail map to hike through Breckenridge's yellow aspen groves. The price is only $79 per person per night, $315 total per person. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Thefts and Mischief Jul 14, 2009
n July 11, 2:48 p.m., four tires were stolen in the 100 block of South 18th Street. n July 11, 9:39 p.m., a Yoncalla woman was cited in unlawful possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, Xanax and Valium near milepost 2 of state Highway 38. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
A love of exotic imports passes from father to son Jun 29, 2009
When he completed his restoration, the result was spectacular: rechromed wire wheels and engine parts, new tires, shiny black paint, a new white canvas top and red leather seats ... With snow tires - which were needed in those days - he drove up the mountain and parked right at the base of the lift ... Quite a few people also "kicked the tires" and asked what would he take for it. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Summer street dances planned Jun 23, 2009
For safety reasons all participants are asked to refrain from squealing tires or driving recklessly. ADVERTISEMENT. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Jackman: Action Figures Like Voodoo Dolls May 7, 2009
Still, after all the years and all of the figures, () said he never tires of it. "I have six grandchildren, and its great for me to be able to pass that stuff onto them so they can look at it and say, 'Wow, that was my grandpop,'" Nimoy said. (KIRO TV, WA)
Soccer Moms Give Mini-Vans the Boot: This Mother's Day, NADAguides.com Announces Top 5 Rides for Today's Mom May 7, 2009
The X6 comes with plenty of safety features including run-flat tires, Dynamic Stability Control and an optional rear-view camera. BMW also offers GPS navigation with real-time traffic and an optional DVD entertainment system. (PR Newswire)
Cleveland Cavaliers are available on Fathead cards May 2, 2009
And while you can't stick these between the spokes of your bike tires, you can stick the vinyl wall graphics anywhere - and easily move them and stick them somewhere else. Gilbert and company did not invent Fathead. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Jax Car Dealership Falls Victim To Economy Apr 30, 2009
The lot was cleared, the dealership was shut down and an agreement she said she had to get her tires replaced was worthless. "'We're going to give you the set of tires for free next time you come and get your oil changed.' If they knew -- nothing, I feel like they told me lies," Rouviere said. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Police Log: March 16-22 Mar 25, 2009
Wednesday, March 18 Check on occupied vehicle in a County Street lot, 5:18 a.m. Malicious property damage on Spring Street reported, 7:05 a.m. Police called in Animal Control top remove a dead animal on Linebrook Road, 7:15 a.m. Complaint of slashed tires on High Street, 8:01 a.m. Suspicious person reported in the area of Lakemans Lane, 10:06 a.m. Suspicious vehicle reported on Drumlin Road, 11:37 a.m. Police made seven motor vehicle stops. Thursday, March 19 Reported theft of antiques from a... (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Public safety log (March 12) (50) Mar 13, 2009
Tire slashing Someone slashed the tires on a trailer parked in the 600 block of Main Street. Police took a report Wednesday evening. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Clinton seeks to improve US image with Muslims Feb 18, 2009
Elsewhere, some protesters set tires on fire and others threw shoes at a caricature of Clinton, screaming "Hillary is terrorist.". During Clinton's first Asia stop, in Japan, her two days of talks focused mostly on North Korea's belligerent rhetoric and threats of a missile test, and on the global financial crisis. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Goodyear cutting nearly 5,000 jobs after 4Q loss Feb 18, 2009
The economy pushed down the number of tires sold by 19 percent in the quarter, the company said Wednesday. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Superior love story: Happily married couple finds sanctuary working in, owning barbershop Feb 14, 2009
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