Goodwill hunting: The search for bargains draws a mix of shoppers downtownSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:53PMSTAMFORD -- It is the place where castoffs find new life as bargains. The Goodwill store on Broad Street was humming Friday with shoppers, their heads studiously bent downward as they rifled through the cluttered merchandise.
Modern cows live the green lifeSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:35AMAn experimental dairy in Hickory Corners likely became the first agricultural operation in the United States to achieve a leading environment-friendly certification.
Finding balance between bikes and train passenger spaceThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:22AMLast week members of the CT Rail Commuter Council , DOT Commissioner Joseph Maria , and Metro-North planners met with cyclists and told them they would work to encourage the Metropolitan Transit Authority and the state of Connecticut to consider more ways to expand access and improve amenities for bicyclists on Metro-North trains.
Bike rack clears truck bed spaceThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:16AMBrent Price's family liked mountain biking in Colorado's Rockies, but with a family and all its gear, plus two large dogs, there just wasn't enough room for everything in the bed of his pickup.
Police Report: 03/04/10Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:30PMA round-up of this week's police activity.
Bomb scare at Gold Line in Pasadena triggers major responseWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:27PMPASADENA - A commuter who forgot his backpack at a Gold Line station prompted a full-scale "suspicious package" response by authorities Wednesday.
Evesham police investigating bicycle theftsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:08PMEVESHAM — Bicycles were stolen from two homes in the Barton Run and Mayfair developments, police said Wednesday.
DETUNIZED.COM Releases DTS012 — Forststrasse 8 Ableton Live PackMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:49PMAn old house somewhere in the German countryside with the attic full of sound objects like pots, pans, lids, chairs, wardrobes, bicycle frames, basins, bathtubs and shaky windows.
Report #:Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:21PMDate Occurred: 02/05-7/10 between unknown HRS. Date Reported: 02/08/10 @ 12:45 HRS.
Police Beat: Feb. 24Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:10AMTwo University of Arizona Police Department officers responded to the intersection of Cherry Avenue and Mabel Street on Friday at 9:10 p.m. in reference to man acting disorderly.
Fight erupts after hit & runFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:11AMORANGE COUNTY, FL (NBC) - Florida police say they're hot on the trail of the man behind an unbelievable crime spree. Security cameras show two witnesses fighting with 20-year-old Alexander Stotler inside of an Orange County Walgreen's.
Pharmacy employees unknowingly aid suspect's escapeThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:31PMA man crashes a stolen van into two vehicles in Orange County, Florida, then flees on foot and runs into a Walgreens store. Two men follow and try to hold him until police arrive, but store clerks think they're fighting, and break up the brawl, allowing the suspect to get away.
Broomfield Enterprise police report - Feb. 25Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:15PMBetween Feb. 16 and Feb. 22, police reported 48 accidents, six DUI arrests, three domestic violence incidents and six shoplifting arrests.
Police BeatWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:52PMThursday, February 25, 2010 ASU Police reported the following incidents Wednesday: ASU Police reported the following incidents Wednesday: An 18-year-old undergraduate man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of being a minor with alcohol in body, according to a police report. Around 1:16 a.m., police observed the man stumbling and swaying as he walked west on East University Drive near Palm Walk on ...
Better Oakland biking: New routes, signs, mapsWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:34AMIt can be challenging or downright scary to travel Oakland by bike, but the city’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program has several major upgrades in the works.
Man stole church volunteer's bicycleTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:58PMNEIL BOWEN The Observer A man who stole a church volunteer's bicycle has been sentenced to 24 days in jail in Sarnia court. Wayne McMurray, 47, pleaded guilty Monday to the Nov. 28, 2009 theft.[...]
Pox on the spoilsports - they're killing the carTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:27AMDon't let killjoys ruin your motoring dreams (because that's what did for America - and you're next), says American political satirist and author PJ O'ROURKE in a new book.
Become a member of our community!Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 5:19PMFree of charge, we offer tales of stupid criminals, strange crimes and otherwise silly stories from around Chicagoland. WESTCHESTER, Feb. 12 -- A local woman, 20, was charged with aggravated assault after allegedly pulling a knife on her landlord during a rent dispute.
SuburboddityMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 5:03PMFree of charge, we offer tales of stupid criminals, strange crimes and otherwise silly stories from around Chicagoland.
On the jobMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 6:13AMThe art of fixing and assembling bicycles
Police Reports 2-22-10Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 12:06AMUW-Milwaukee Police received a call Saturday, Feb. 13 at 11:52 p.m. from a citizen who was concerned for a young woman who vomited on the sidewalk and was walking alone without a jacket.
Disposable becomes wearableSunday, February 21, 2010 @ 2:46AMKSU designer rewarded for dryer sheet ballgown Bodice has 'sequins' made of plastic bottles
Police LogThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 10:35PMThe following incidents were reported to the Campus Police between Jan. 1 and Feb. 15. The dates below reflect the dates incidents occurred. This information is compiled from the Campus Police’s crime log. The report does not include alarms, general service calls, or incidents not reported to the dispatcher.
Police BeatThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 6:22PMNicholas Palomino Mendoza Friday, February 19, 2010 ASU Police reported the following incidents Thursday: ASU Police reported the following incidents Thursday: An unknown person or persons committed theft by stealing a bicycle sometime between Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. and Monday at 3 p.m., according to a police report. The bicycle, estimated to be worth $300, belonged to a 21-year-old undergraduate and ...
LAWRENCE: Police blotter from the Feb. 11 editionThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 5:10AMRider University student David C. Myslinski, 18, of Lansdale, Pa., was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after he was found to have a metal pipe containing marijuana residue in his Kroner Dorm room at 1:44 a.m. Feb. 5, police said. He was released on a summons.
Police BeatTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 7:22PMNicholas Palomino Mendoza Wednesday, February 17, 2010 ASU Police reported the following incidents Tuesday: ASU Police reported the following incidents Tuesday: An unknown person or persons committed theft Friday by stealing a bicycle from a rack on the north side of Hassayampa Academic Village Phase 1 on the Tempe campus, according to a police report. The bicycle belonged to a 20-year-old ...
German-Engineered Kalkhoff Electric Bicycles Now Available in the United StatesTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 10:00AMPORTLAND, Ore.----Greenlight Bikes, LLC, today announced the immediate availability of Kalkhoff bicycles and e-bikes to the North American market. Kalkhoff is one of Europe’s largest and most recognized bicycle brands, and offers a broad range of conventional and high-performance electric models ideal for urban transportation, touring and everyday recreation.
Rediscovering a gift - 60 years laterSunday, February 14, 2010 @ 2:53AMThis article has been read 0 times. When she was 11 years old, she awoke Christmas morning to find a new two-wheeler under the Christmas tree. It wasn't just any bicycle that her parents, Bill and Julia Van Tassel, surprised her with but a boy's Deluxe Schwinn, complete with headlight and horn.
Rediscovering a gift - 60 years laterSunday, February 14, 2010 @ 2:53AMThis article has been read 0 times. When she was 11 years old, she awoke Christmas morning to find a new two-wheeler under the Christmas tree. It wasn't just any bicycle that her parents, Bill and Julia Van Tassel, surprised her with but a boy's Deluxe Schwinn, complete with headlight and horn.
Rediscovering a gift - 60 years laterSunday, February 14, 2010 @ 2:53AMThis article has been read 0 times. When she was 11 years old, she awoke Christmas morning to find a new two-wheeler under the Christmas tree. It wasn't just any bicycle that her parents, Bill and Julia Van Tassel, surprised her with but a boy's Deluxe Schwinn, complete with headlight and horn.
Old bicycles are fun to tinker withSaturday, February 13, 2010 @ 11:30PMKevin says: The interstate was icy and the traffic was horrendous, but Jim and I were like a couple of crack addicts, doing anything for our next fix …
Old bicycles are fun to tinker withSaturday, February 13, 2010 @ 11:30PMKevin says: The interstate was icy and the traffic was horrendous, but Jim and I were like a couple of crack addicts, doing anything for our next fix …
Old bicycles are fun to tinker withSaturday, February 13, 2010 @ 11:30PMKevin says: The interstate was icy and the traffic was horrendous, but Jim and I were like a couple of crack addicts, doing anything for our next fix …
Delray gets grant to fix unpopular boat rampSaturday, February 13, 2010 @ 2:36PMBoaters avoided using boat ramp at Mangrove Park because of too-steep construction Boaters worried about launching their boats at the too-steep ramp at Mangrove Park will have to wait a little longer to use it. But the ramp will be fixed, officials said.
Delray Beach will seek grant to fix unpopular boat rampSaturday, February 13, 2010 @ 2:36PMBoaters avoided Mangrove Park because of steep launch Boaters worried about launching their boats at the too-steep ramp at Mangrove Park will have to wait a little longer to use it. But the ramp will be fixed, officials said.
Delray Beach will seek grant to fix unpopular boat rampSaturday, February 13, 2010 @ 2:36PMBoaters avoided Mangrove Park because of steep launch Boaters worried about launching their boats at the too-steep ramp at Mangrove Park will have to wait a little longer to use it. But the ramp will be fixed, officials said.
Delray Beach will seek grant to fix unpopular boat rampSaturday, February 13, 2010 @ 2:36PMBoaters avoided Mangrove Park because of steep launch Boaters worried about launching their boats at the too-steep ramp at Mangrove Park will have to wait a little longer to use it. But the ramp will be fixed, officials said.
LAWRENCE: Police blotter from the Feb. 11 editionSaturday, February 13, 2010 @ 4:46AMRider University student David C. Myslinski, 18, of Lansdale, Pa., was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after he was found to have a metal pipe containing marijuana residue in his Kroner Dorm room at 1:44 a.m. Feb. 5, police said. He was released on a summons.
Accused Col. Williams cut ties to family, brother saysFriday, February 12, 2010 @ 2:34PMCol. Russell Williams gave a statement to police in which he allegedly directed investigators to where they could find evidence, including hidden keepsakes, inside his Westboro home.
Campus Watch: 02/05/10Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 11:11AMBy: UTPD Laziness creates theft; No camping here!; A family affair; Looking for change ...
UH police chief gives crime-prevention adviceSaturday, February 6, 2010 @ 12:29AMBy: John Brannen UHPD police chief Malcolm Davis said there are ways students can help prevent crime. Not being hesitant to contact the police department when confronted with a suspicious or potentially dangerous situation, he said, is one of them. It would help if studen...
Make bicycle helmets mandatoryFriday, February 5, 2010 @ 12:13AMAt Washington University few things are as ubiquitous as bicycles. Every day as I trudge to main campus, I see students on bicycles zip by, eager to make it to class on time and nab that perfect spot on the bike rack.
He said, she said: Going without a car guarantees adventureThursday, February 4, 2010 @ 9:12PMI’ve only been pulled over once. To recap: A cop chased me down — not for speeding — but for having expired license plate stickers. Absurd. Did he have a telescope for an eye?
Guy-oriented sites have gift ideasThursday, February 4, 2010 @ 2:46AMValentine's Day gift shopping for the man in your life? New, guy-oriented Web sites such as Ploomy, Gent Supply Co. and Ask Men offer some ideas -- as well as advice and information for the modern man on everything from managing money and dressing, to learning about classic films, cleaning a bathroom and choosing a quality libation.
Worth its weight in 'Gold'?Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 3:23AMMore than a year after Rudolph Hall reopened and more than two years after the Sculpture Building debuted, the showers in both buildings are permanently locked, and the bike storage room in Rudolph Hall only opened Tuesday.