R.AGE catches up with some of the people featured way back when Nov 18, 2009
Having great looks and being a genuinely nice person has also helped boost Leonas stature as a local personality - shortly after her racing debut she was chosen to become the ambassador for the Puma Motorsports division (four wheels category). Just last week, she made an appearance at Mines Resort City as an ambassador for MIREX 09 (Malaysian International Road Safety Exhibition 2009). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
SPIN METER: Feds Buy Green Cars, Auction Rejects Nov 18, 2009
But the environmental claim doesn't take into account that most of the old wheels still will be on the roads, driven by people who bought them at auction. Just how that affects the environment depends on the gas mileage of the auctioned cars and whether buyers stopped driving worse clunkers when they bought government hand-me-downs. (ABC News -- Wire)
Northampton County OKs new emergency vehicle Nov 18, 2009
Spruill pointed out that 2010 vehicle was very expensive with ON Star and aluminum wheels. It s the Cadillac of trucks, she said. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Half-naked driver faces several felonies Nov 18, 2009
Both vehicles landed on their wheels. Bender estimated the driver's speed at the time of the collision to be 100 mph, and Micu estimated he was going 45 to 50 mph. (Montana Standard, MT)
Liveblogging GM Nov 17, 2009
The NYT does have an automotive blog, Wheels, than a focused business, finance, or econo blog. I still dont know what the NYTs perspective on todays GM report is, although a Contrast this with the Wall Street Journal, which of what GM CEO Fritz Henderson had to say. (Slate)
Our View: It's time we came together Nov 17, 2009
And yes remember, Together We Succeed Apart and angry we do nothing but spin our wheels and fail. Copyright. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Where whirring wheels replace squeaky sneakers Nov 17, 2009
Instead of sneakers squeaking, there are wheels humming. And instead of the occasional body hitting the floor, there's the clanging of metal frames against each other. (Daily Collegian, PA)
10 Comments Nov 16, 2009
They shouldnt have gone to a rent to own wheels and tires place. They needed the money to pay the bill for their $5500 rims on their $400 car. (KWTX.com, TX)
Sensex at 20K is possible: R. Venkatraman, ED, India Infoline Group Nov 16, 2009
One is that we are a huge domestic consumption market, which get the wheels of the economy moving and second thing is that the Reserve Bank of India took fairly proactive steps and started tightening the wheels before the entire global catastrophe took place, so clearly the mood is upbeat and clearly we will see a huge amount of foreign dollars coming in. I think to date, India has already seen in roughly about 14. (India Times)
Xenon shines brighter Nov 16, 2009
A limited slip differential drives the rear wheels ... Vacuum-assisted hydraulic brakes - two-pot callipers in the front and drums in the rear use a pressure-reducing valve to compensate for load when braking, and the 215R 16C 106 S rubber on the 16-inch wheels helps keep a straight and steady line. (iAfrica.com)
Trial to start this week in wine warehouse fire Nov 16, 2009
The pair decided to change that: They started their own business, Munchies on Wheels. Now they deliver "snacks and smokes" from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. on weeknights and until 4 a.m. on weekends. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Coram announces state house run Nov 16, 2009
wow wrote on Nov 15, 2009 4:05 PM:" After reading the full article, Coram sounds like he is also in the democratic party. i wonder who is greasing his wheels ". just me wrote on Nov 15, 2009 7:11 AM:" He has opinions but rarely listens to others and is not open to others ". (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Toys in the attic are golden memories Nov 16, 2009
Hot Wheels sets, a worn version of the TV-show based game Gilligan's Island, a "Fort Boone" play set, and GI Joe action figures piled up on the table, soiling the white tablecloth with dust ... It's been a while since Mr. Rarick, 50, played with his pink Hot Wheels car or his King Arthur's Castle play set, but as he watched Mr. Leinberger examine his toys, he admitted he was feeling sentimental ... But the pain of surrendering his beloved Hot Wheels collection was lessened, if only a little,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Bikes for (big) brats? Nov 15, 2009
Black-laced wheels, a shortened rear fender, black sissy bar, "2-1-2 Tommy Gun" exhaust and a flame paint scheme. A new Fat Boy Special motorcycle "dressed in satin chrome and denim black" as a "darker and lower interpretation" of the motorcycle that Harley says still defines the fat-custom segment. (iAfrica.com)
The Harley chronicles Nov 15, 2009
While the Buell came into its own with its fat wheels and long-travel suspension, the Hog felt like a couch potato at an aerobics class. It got worse. (iAfrica.com)
John Grisham: The story behind the 'Ford County' stories Nov 15, 2009
"Grisham keeps almost everything, especially the notes he makes while trying to figure out his next project.(2 of 4)The first story, Blood Drive, dates back to 1990, before The Firm was sold and started him on a mega-million-dollar writing career. That was the story he looked at first on that snowy January day. It focuses on three less-than-suave guys from Ford County - a fictional place in north Mississippi - who travel to Memphis to give blood to a friend in need. "The wheels sort of come off... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Barter boom: Swapping sex toys for plumbing Nov 15, 2009
may be feeling the pain of recession, but with the pizzeria's Verona on Wheels mobile pizza oven -- built inside a retired fire truck -- owner Sal Ajro has been able to weather the downturn. The barter show helped him network, Ajro said, as hungry traders took brochures along with slices of hot pizza from the fire truck oven. (CNN -- Money)
Payette police seek robbers Nov 14, 2009
Police said the suspects were believed to be in a white sports utility vehicle with chrome wheels. For updates on this story and other local news go to. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Operation Christmas Child seeks donations Nov 14, 2009
Meals on Wheels seeks ... Meals on Wheels volunteers are asked to provide one hour, one day a week. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
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People and Their Wheels: Marc Mattila's 2000 Indian Chief motorcycle ... His wheels: A 2000 Indian Chief motorcycle he got in 2003 ... Other recent People and Their Wheels features. (Longview Daily News, WA)
People and Their Wheels: Marc Mattila's 2000 Indian Chief motorcycle Nov 14, 2009
His wheels: A 2000 Indian Chief motorcycle he got in 2003 ... Other recent People and Their Wheels features. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Putting the Brakes on the Stripper Mobile Nov 14, 2009
After less than a month on the road, the peep show on wheels won't be hitting the Strip tonight. And whether it turns you on or turns you off, one thing's for sure -- everyone on the Strip has an opinion about this latest version of the mobile billboard. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Straight-six racer Nov 13, 2009
Bridge frame suspension constructed from a light alloy keeps the Concept 6 steady, while duolever and lightweight paralever arms keep the wheels where they belong. If the concept comes to fruition in the future, the 6 is likely to expand the K-series model range. (iAfrica.com)
Tennessee engineers create hybrid motor Nov 13, 2009
Invention could retrofit vehicles with plug-in for wheels ... The Plug-in Hybrid Retrofit Kit would allow car owners to convert their regular autos to hybrid vehicles by retrofitting them with a small electrical system that disappears into the extra space between the brake structure and inside diameter of the rear wheels of most cars. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
A practical, everyday car Nov 13, 2009
A set of four 360-millimetre, internally ventilated and perforated discs provide all thre force needed to bring the rolling wheels to a controlled stop. The car also takes on the SL63's seven-speed sports transmission, which does away with a conventional torque converter and uses a compact, wet start-up clutch. (iAfrica.com)
Dealing in discards The dusty televisions sat stacked on the floor of a chilly thrift-shop warehouse in San Ysidro, surrounded by prospective buyers as an auctioneer quickly ... Nov 13, 2009
These are the owners of segundas, or secondhand shops, or smaller enterprises known as sobre ruedas Spanish for on wheels selling used housewares and other goods from their vehicles at swap meets that travel from neighborhood to neighborhood. They drive into San Diego County to bid on televisions they arent sure work, torn couches the thrift stores cant sell and bins loaded with items as varied as blow dryers and food processors. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Warhols dollar bills painting fetches millions Nov 13, 2009
It takes time for the confidence to build up, and Christies sale greased the wheels for Sothebys, said Madison Avenue art dealer and adviser Lucy Mitchell-Innes. Its a good sign, said Mitchell-Innes, who is president of the Art Dealers Association. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Gaming Partners International Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Months of 2009 Nov 13, 2009
"About Gaming Partners International CorporationGPIC manufactures and supplies (under the brand names of Paulson, Bourgogne et Grasset and Bud Jones) casino chips, including plaques and jetons and low frequency and high frequency RFID chips, low and high frequency RFID readers, table layouts, playing cards, dice, gaming furniture, roulette wheels, table accessories, and other products that are used with casino table games such as blackjack, poker, baccarat, craps, and roulette. GPIC is... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Infineon to host electric cycle race Nov 13, 2009
That may be an appropriate proving ground because his all-electric, race-ready Mavizen has been features fully programmable, and Wi-Fi accessible performance parameters and has been referred to as a "laptop on wheels.". Motorheads wondering about performance potential will be impressed that Hussain's bikes have a performance capability of going from 0-to-60 in about 3. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
‘Depression-level’ joblessness hits Glades Nov 12, 2009
He bought two portable water tanks, put them in the back of two trailers pulled by pickup trucks and opened Deals on Wheels, a car-washing service that operates out of a parking lot in Pahokee. After expenses, he is lucky if he clears $500 to $750 a week, he said. (The Palm Beach Post)
The winding road of life Nov 12, 2009
We're looking for voices from the local biking community willing to share (in roughly 500 words) your experiences on the road and what you think is hot on wheels. Send your story or pitch to Weekend editor Scott Mervis at. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mayor returnsto D.C. to seekairport funding Nov 12, 2009
"The rescue truck is basically a large tool box on wheels," he said. "The current truck was designed for the type of rescue work we were doing in the 1990s, which was primarily automobile extrication.". (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Billy gets new tricycle in Holbrook from anonymous donor Nov 12, 2009
Billy has taken out his new wheels for a spin and can now ride with the other neighborhood kids. He is part of the gang again, his mother said. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Even Odds: A note from school Nov 11, 2009
Two wheels Regular readers of Even Odds know it wouldn't be an Even Odds if I didn't make at least a cursory acknowledgement of bicycles in one form or another. Here's something for competitive mountain biking fans: World-class rider Tinker Juarez is slated for participation in the Fourth Annual Butte 100 mountain bike race, set for next August in the mountains surrounding Butte. (Montana Standard, MT)
Wake Forest Raffling Off Motorcycle at Halftime of FSU Game Nov 11, 2009
The motorcycle features include front forks and rear shocks, 28 spoke cast aluminum wheels, drive system, CD player/stereo and CB radio. There are only 1,500 tickets available at $50 each. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Candy crafts - a sweet way to spend family time Nov 11, 2009
If your kids love trucks, drum-up some fun on a weekend and help them create something fabulous on four wheels from common items found around the house ... While those parts are drying, paint your four empty Hubba Bubba Sour Gummi Tape packages black for truck wheels ... When the wheels are dry, glue 2-inch silver circles with smaller red 1/8-inch foil circles on top of the painted Hubba Bubba Sour Gummi Tape packages and glue Altoids in the middle to finish the wheels. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Retail loan offtake up on car, home demand Nov 10, 2009
"There is a distinct improvement in demand at a systemic level. Both the home and the 'wheels' segments have been buoyant," pointed out Sandeep Bakhshi, deputy managing director, ICICI Bank. The bank's home loan disbursements stand at around Rs 1,000 crore a month. (India Times)
City of Lodi staff looking into possibility of limiting number of taco trucks (603) Nov 10, 2009
Haute cuisine "autentico de Mejico" on WHEELS. Think about it, if you are short on time for planning. Don't buy the idea that Taco truck food is NOT quality food or that it is NOT made from a real chef. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
John's celebrates 40 years of wheeling forward Nov 10, 2009
John s Auto Parts plans to keep the area on its wheels for several years longer as well. Editor's Note: This article is part of the "Who Makes Your Day" series. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Young entrepreneurs learn financial ropes Nov 9, 2009
"The sisters stayed rooted to their sun-soaked spot on the lawn throughout the late morning and early afternoon.Did they have fun?"Not really," both replied.David Zane, 11, took a soft-sell approach to promoting his inventory of clothes, books, Hot Wheels cars and other toys.Demonstrating fine financial responsibility, David said he'd take whatever he made and put it in the bank.His father, Dale, called the day "a worthwhile experience" for his family."The purpose is to give kids an opportunity... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Breakdown of cash-for-clunker swaps; see charts Nov 9, 2009
By Carlos Osorio, AP. Vehicles turned in during the cash for clunkers program in September are seen at the Riverside Auto Mall in Marquette, Mich. (USA Today -- Autos)
Training workers Nov 9, 2009
Twenty hours of hands-on assessment for installing wheels, wiring harnesses and using basic tools, among other jobs. Sixteen hours of classroom sessions, including 10 tests. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Feature photo: Steelers wheels Nov 8, 2009
Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Hydraulic Hybrids Nov 8, 2009
The pressure then drives a pump/motor assembly which drives the wheels ... The pump/motor drives the wheels which are powered by the hydraulic accumulator. (Suite101.com)
Clean vehicles, good service the goals of the 'Detail King' Nov 7, 2009
The 59 grand opening special includes a hand wash and wax, clean wheels, cleaning the interior and washing the windows inside and out. Gaines said he always has been interested in cars. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
People and Their Wheels: David Keegan's electric 1993 Mazda Miata Nov 7, 2009
Their wheels: A 1993 Mazda Miata David tranformed from a gas-powerered vehicle to an electric car ... Other recent People and Their Wheels features. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Saturday Thumbs Nov 7, 2009
the letter accompanying the certificate took note of Neer s 30 years in the classroom; time spent volunteering with Meals on Wheels, FISH and American Field Service; volunteer hours at the Vancouver VA Medical Center; and some 68 years as an American Legion Auxiliary member. Neers told McCorkle she needed to keep busy in her retirement. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Who's buying all those compacts SUVs like the 2010 Honda CR-V? Nov 7, 2009
The refreshed '10 CR-V has been given aterrific-looking set of wheels on the uplevel EX-L version. What else is new in the updatedpackage. (USA Today -- Money)
Rural mail carrier provides special assistance Nov 7, 2009
They make their postal drops in vehicles that have become known as the little post office on wheels, says rural mail carrier Belen Gillmore. "I love my customers and being outdoors," Gillmore said. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Let us make a difference this holiday season Nov 7, 2009
Yes, its important to pray, but God expects us to put wheels to our prayers. We are commanded to love one another. (L Observateur, LA)
2009 Ferrari California Nov 7, 2009
Fitted with direct fuel injection, and retuned to pump out 454 horsepower and 358 pound-feet of torque, the high-revving motor sends power to the rear wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, also a first for the automaker ... There are no bangs or clangs sending shockwaves through the drivetrain, or any tire-shredding wheelspin, just a quickly rising crescendo of speed and gearshifts accompanied by the ethereal shriek of air and fuel being churned and burned by eight pistons... (Fox News)
How the Wheels Fell off the GM Europe Sale Nov 7, 2009
Wednesday November 4, 2009. Europe November 6, 2009, 12:53PM EST. (BusinessWeek)
Help on wheels Nov 7, 2009
By Jason Gabak / Special to The Citizen. Saturday, November 7, 2009 12:03 AM EST. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Get thee to a mechanic, posthaste! Nov 7, 2009
It's basically a shock absorber for the wheels that steer the car. It damps the oscillations of those wheels to keep the steering wheel from going back and forth in ever-larger gyrations until it's shaking uncontrollably ... Sometimes new cars that are transported by train get covered in a fine coating of metal dust that's created by the interaction between the train wheels and the tracks. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Do kids still love Sesame Street 40 years on? Nov 6, 2009
Since I am a dinosaur myself and actually helped patent the ridges now on wheels and tires everywhere, Sesame Street allows you to imagine and discover how just simply using your imagination does not cost money all the time ... I miss Pinwheels, I justed loved that show when I was a kid. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Mars rover plans its escape Nov 6, 2009
Back in May, as Spirit drove across a sloping area near the planet s equator called Home Plate, the solid crust gave way to reveal soft ground beneath, and Spirit s five (out of six) functional wheels couldn t get enough grip to drive out. Instead, the rover sank deeper like a car spinning its wheels in deep snow ... Going forwards would mean that the wheels become embedded deeper in their tracks, he says. (Scientific American)
Beyonce Dazzles & U2 Scorches at Berlin Edition of MTV Europe Music Awards Nov 6, 2009
Among the many show highlights was a strikingly sexy performance of Happy by Leona Lewis, an upbeat version of Sweet Dreams by Beyonce and a high octane rock medley of Wheels and All My Life by the Foo Fighters. Colombian siren Shakira sent temperatures rising with a steamy performance of Did It Again, performed with dancers dressed only in skimpy towels. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fantasy becomes reality Nov 6, 2009
Last Updated: 03:20pm 05 Nov 2009. Life Insurance Quote. (iAfrica.com)
GM Keeps Opel, Announces Job Cuts, Angers Germans Nov 6, 2009
She had thrown her weight behind the bid by the Canadian-Austrian car-parts maker Magna and its Russian partner, Sberbank, to buy Opel and Vauxhall from the beginning, seeing it as the best way to save German jobs and offering both sides billions of dollars in loan guarantees to grease the wheels. Before GM made its sudden U-turn on Nov. 3, Merkel had also been riding high. (Time.com)
Two wheels beat four wheels on trip from Dover to Boston Nov 5, 2009
By Carol Lawless, Correspondent. Wed Nov 04, 2009, 01:29 PM EST. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Class acts with six appeal Nov 5, 2009
Either way, these are encouraging figures for 1700-kilogram-plus four-door sedans that drive their rear wheels. That shouldn't really surprise because both engines are sophisticates, with double overhead cams and variable valve timing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Lady Bulldogs drop two more conference games Nov 5, 2009
On Tuesday Douglas led 2-0 against last place Santa Rita and was one match away from a win when the wheels fell off and the Lady Bulldogs gave up three straight games to Santa Rita allowing the Lady Eagles to win their first conference match this year. Douglas won the first two games 25-22 and 25-20 before dropping the next three 22-25, 18-25 and 13-15. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Rocket it and roll Nov 5, 2009
Titanium or composite wheels - rear wheels sit outside bodywork covered by aerodynamic fairings 2. Driver sits behind front wheels and in front of engine air intake duct 3. (BBC News -- UK)
Teams Battle For $2 Million At Space Elevator Games Nov 5, 2009
"We shine the laser on it and then the solar panel underneath that will convert it to electricity and it drives the motor and then that motor has wheels and it grabs a hold of the cable and just runs as fast as it can to the top, said Beland.If any of the three teams can do it in the given time window, it means they could walk away with up to $2 million.Ted Semon with the Spaceward Foundation who is hosting the event said, "If they can travel this 900 meter cable at an average of 2 meters per... (KERO 23, CA)
Congressman had no time to park his car? Nov 5, 2009
The vehicle's front tires were on the curb while the back wheels occupied part of the driving area of the parking lot. . (TheHill.com)
