Boston Globe, Washington Post win Triple Crown (AP via Yahoo! News)
February 25, 2009Ten newspapers won the coveted Triple Crown in the Associated Press Sports Editors' writing and section contests that ended Wednesday.
Boston Globe, Washington Post win Triple Crown (AP via Yahoo! News)
February 25, 2009Ten newspapers won the coveted Triple Crown in the Associated Press Sports Editors' writing and section contests that ended Wednesday.
An auto fix so simple even a caveman could do it (Tri-Town News)
February 25, 2009As an admitted American car nut, I've watched with horror, disbelief and profound sadness the parade of auto executives coming before Congress with their hands out in recent weeks. General Motors, which had already gotten $17.4 billion in loans from the government, said it needs another $16.6 billion to keep the lights on.
An auto fix so simple even a caveman could do it (Independent)
February 25, 2009As an admitted American car nut, I've watched with horror, disbelief and profound sadness the parade of auto executives coming before Congress with their hands out in recent weeks. General Motors, which had already gotten $17.4 billion in loans from the government, said it needs another $16.6 billion to keep the lights on.
Mercedes-Benz GClass: Most powerful off-roader (The Economic Times)
February 25, 2009This latest model from Brabus wants to strike its claim to fame by being the most powerful off-roader in the world.
An auto fix so simple even a caveman could do it (Examiner)
February 25, 2009As an admitted American car nut, I've watched with horror, disbelief and profound sadness the parade of auto executives coming before Congress with their hands out in recent weeks. General Motors, which had already gotten $17.4 billion in loans from the government, said it needs another $16.6 billion to keep the lights on.
Arrests made in Ark City shooting (The Arkansas City Traveler)
February 25, 2009Two men sought by Arkansas City police in a critical shooting early this morning were in custody by 7:30 a.m., police said. They were being held at the Arkansas City Police Department.
Wrong place, wrong time (Sonoma Index-Tribune)
February 25, 2009Sometimes the wheels of justice turn in mysterious ways. That may have been what a Sonoma man was thinking when he tried to exit a driveway adjacent to what police thought might be a burglary in progress.
GM’s Wagoner to Make Plea to Treasury as Losses Mount (Update1) (Bloomberg)
February 25, 2009Feb. 25 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp. , already surviving on $13.4 billion in U.S. aid, will probably report a fourth straight annual loss tomorrow as Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner asks the Treasury for more cash to finish the year.
City employee in hot water over personal phone calls (WTOL 11 Toledo)
February 25, 2009This city employee was recorded making 31 personal phone calls in one day.
Chinese Hummer Satellite Truck: State Media's Beaming Face [Novelties] (Jalopnik)
February 25, 2009When you imagine what it's like to work for a state-run Chinese media television station you probably think of repression, ambition and deflection. This Dongfeng Hummer clone satellite truck proves...
Metairie man dies in train collision (Gonzales Weekly Citizen)
February 25, 2009DONALDSONVILLE – A train struck and killed a Metairie man early Wednesday morning, according to Ascension Parish Sheriff Jeff Wiley. Michael Young, 32, of 2401 Division St. Apt. F16, Metairie, was hit by a Union Pacific train after apparently being involved in a traffic accident and walking on the railroad tracks, Wiley said.
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Exceptional Service Satisfaction Enhances Dealer and Manufacturer Profitability ... (The Auto
February 25, 2009WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.,
Coming up (This Week Dublin)
February 25, 2009DNA Lifeprint Child Safety Event, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Hummer of Columbus, 4300 W. Dublin-Granville Road. Program is endorsed by John Walsh. Parents are invited to bring their children to this free child safety program. Obtain an FBI-certified 10-digit fingerprint profile, a high-resolution digital photograph, a child safety journal and a home DNA identification kit. Event ...
Council votes for 'roundabout' study near park (The Daily Advance)
February 25, 2009City Council voted Monday to set aside up to $12,000 to study a “roundabout” conversion for a flood-prone intersection near the southern entrance to Waterfront Park.
Ryan wins district title at 135 (Newport News-Times)
February 25, 2009Taft's Patrick Ryan won the Val-Co League district wrestling championship at 135 pounds and is one of five wrestlers who will represent his school at the state championships this week. Newport had three second place finishers and one third place finisher, who each qualified for state.
Metairie man killed by train near Donaldsonville (WAFB Baton Rouge)
February 25, 2009Sheriff's deputies say a man believed to have been in a traffic accident near Donaldsonville apparently walked onto some railroad tracks, was hit by a train, and died early Wednesday morning.
Strange News (WAVY TV 10 Portsmouth)
February 25, 2009Police say a Gary panhandler pulled out a crucifix and beat a woman passing by after she said she had no money to give. A Dartmouth man is charged with hacking into the email accounts of 16 female UMASS Dartmouth students to obtain nude and semi-nude photos of the women.
Wichita man shot in Arkansas City (The Wichita Eagle)
February 25, 2009Two Arkansas City men are in custody this morning, suspected of breaking into an apartment and opening fire on the five people inside -- including two children.
General Motors’ Wagoner to Make Washington Plea as Losses Mount (Bloomberg)
February 25, 2009Feb. 25 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp., already surviving on $13.4 billion in U.S. aid, will probably report a fourth straight annual loss tomorrow as Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner asks the Treasury for more cash to finish the year.
GM talking with China's SAIC to raise cash: sources (National Post)
February 25, 2009General Motors Corp has held talks with China's SAIC Motor Corp about selling part of its stake in their joint venture or other assets as the U.S. automaker races to raise cash, two sources familiar with the discussions said.
Ford distances itself from Detroit rivals (National Post)
February 25, 2009Ford Motor Co. is deliberately trying to distance itself from the plight of its two Detroit rivals, telling its Canadian dealers to communicate a positive message to customers and readying a marketing campaign that pits its vehicles against foreign competitors.
Not everyone has key attribute of corporate tycoons: shamelessness (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
February 25, 2009Maybe you thought about becoming a big business tycoon, but were never good with numbers.
General Motors’ Wagoner to Make Washington Plea as Losses Mount (Bloomberg)
February 25, 2009Feb. 25 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp., already surviving on $13.4 billion in U.S. aid, will probably report a fourth straight annual loss tomorrow as Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner asks the Treasury for more cash to finish the year.
Recreation Results (The Beaufort Gazette)
February 25, 2009CHIPS & PUTTS
Lane eager for GM’s sale of Saturn, Hummer (The Advocate)
February 25, 2009If GM ends up selling Saturn, the “different kind of company” it created just under two decades ago, you can count Eric Lane among those eager to see it happen.