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Something fishy about Valentine Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:35AMLooking exactly like a fish out of water, Valentine Warner squirms, crosses, then uncrosses his long denim-clad legs.
Fishing Report (7/20/11) Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:42AMHere's a look at what's biting, and what's not, in the Central Valley and Northern California. Fishing report for July 20, 2011.
Fish finder -- Published July 20, 2011 Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:08AMDelta
Entertainment around town Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:01AMA rundown of entertainment in North Platte and Lincoln County. • Live musicians, face painters, crafters on the downtown streets in conjunction with sidewalk sales.
Dodgers' struggles continue in 5-3 loss to Giants Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:45AMThe Dodgers suffer their sixth consecutive loss to the defending World Series champions and drop to 14 1/2 games out of first place. The Dodgers suffer their sixth consecutive loss to the defending World Series champions and drop to 14 1/2 games out of first place.
Feeding frenzy in skinny water Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:18PMThe summer rains are leaving behind more than just a steamy mugginess. Heavy summer rainfalls pour billions of gallons of fresh water into the Everglades. This all runs downhill to our very own... read more
Closing Time: ‘Capps is our closer,’ says Gardy. ‘BOOOO!’ says everyone else Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:59PMTuesday was not such a good day for Matt Capps . Neither was Sunday, nor Saturday. The Twins have presented Capps with save opportunities in three of their last four games. He blew the first, and was removed from the other two after allowing multiple base-runners. The home fans are still booing Tuesday's ninth inning mess , which began with a BJ Upton homer and ended with Glen Perkins on the ...
Frederick Co. decides not to move forward with privatization Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:44PMThe Frederick County Board of Commissioners decided Tuesday to back away from a proposal to privatize many government services, but did not rule out making such a move in the future.
Mixing crankbaits, soft plastics will help ensure success Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:18PMThe hot days of summer tend to make fishing slow. I look at summer bass fishing almost like winter time. Even though the water is warm and the metabolism of the fish is high, the fish don't go chase food all day.
Photo Release -- Speedway Motors Takes International Aero Products On The Road Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:58PMBELLFLOWER, Calif. -- International Aero Products are now available through Speedway Motors, America's Oldest Speed Shop. A trusted source for specialty hot rod and racing products for nearly 60 years, the Lincoln, Nebraska based company has become one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of street rod and racing products.
Annual Street Festival was another classic Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:28PMHoward Cordova of Salinas checks out a 1954 Buick Saturday afternoon at the 25th annual Downtown Street Festival Photo by: Nick Lovejoy, Staff Photographer Winners Best of show 1933 Packard 1004 Super 8 Club Sedan - Ken Ryan of Hollister Hot Rod/Custom Car up to 1934 1928 Ford Roadster - Mike Miller of Cottonwood Original/Restored Car up to 1934 1933 Packard 1004 Super 8 Club Sedan - Ken Ryan of ...
Jesse James and El Jefe Entertainment, LLC Announce “Jesse James Presents Austin Speed Shop and Off Road Racing Around ... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:50PMLAGUNA BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Outlaw Jesse James Brings Direct and Core Motor-Sport, Hot Rod and Off Road Entertainment Content to the Worldwide Market with the "Jesse James Presents" Video Series
The Fishing Report — July 22,2011 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:42PMThe Fishing Report — July 22,2011
Sliders: Fish feature flier fodder Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:51AMJack McKeon seems to have injected some life into the previously struggling Florida Marlins, all at the age of 80. Emilio Bonifacio specifically has reaped the rewards of playing in the manager's system. Scott White explains this and more in this week's Sliders.
Power Rankings: Study reveals fans will support teams in top 15 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:31AMAfter poring over the data, examining (then dismissing) other potential factors and flipping a coin, Larry Dobrow comes to a groundbreaking conclusion -- fans would much rather attend games when their team is winning.
Electric Motorbike Can Hit 10,000RPM Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:21AMThe eCortina could be considered an electric bike, but its builder — Roy Prince — prefers to call it an “eBike hot rod.” With a motor that can take the hard-tail downhill bike up to 45mph and “lift the front wheel almost at will,” it’s easy to see why. Prince chose the Cortina Triton as a [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: 2 Guys Each Sinking Seller Will Look to Deal Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:09AMThe 2011 MLB trade market is clicking into high gear this week, and there is—as expected—a growing frenzy of rumors and possible deals to cover. Today, I’m going to look at two players from each of the “sinking” teams of the league and the latest rumors and news surrounding their fates. Remember, even though some of the players may have no-trade clauses, it doesn't mean a deal still won't be ...
Car review: 2012 Mercedes SLK still crosses a coupe with a roadster Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:17AMWalland, Tenn. – In this part of the country, some roads are so good that people come to drive them from all over. The Tail of the Dragon is the best known among them. It begins in North Carolina and ends 14 miles across the mountain at the Tabcat Creek Bridge in Tennessee .
Bike Race for Kids Coming to West Falls Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:25AMThe Western New York Mountain Bicycling Association (WNYMBA) will kick off the Youth Racing Series, a collection of bike races for young riders looking to become active in the sport, with an event in West Falls on Sat., July 16.
Record salmon numbers surge into Kenai River Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:09AMA huge stampede of red salmon into the Kenai River set a record Sunday at the upstream fish counter -- an exclamation point for a weekend of hot fishing in Cook Inlet and for dipnetters at the river's mouth.
Heat settles into Franklin County area Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:11AMFranklin County could see triple-digit temperatures by the end of this week. The National Weather Service is cautioning that the heat index may approach 100 degrees in the afternoon Thursday through Saturday.
(They Know They Got) Skillz: The 1999-00 Blazers Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:59PM(Sean Highkin is the founder of One Thirty BPM, and a former editor for Rip City Project. Each week, his “Got Skillz” column will look at an NBA player, current or former, who has made a foray into music. This is the first in a series. Be gentle. -Ed.) When Gerald Wallace was traded from [...]
Sun shines on Warwick project Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:49PMALMOST 960 square metres of new solar heating technology has now been installed across the roof span of Warwick Indoor Recreation and Aquatic Centre.
In brief, July 19, 2011 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:39PMCounties qualify for disaster aid Farmers and ranchers in Atchison and Holt counties in Missouri, as well as Brown and Doniphan counties in Kansas qualify for natural disaster assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
MLB Trade Rumors: Royals Wilson Betemit Makes Great Trade Chip Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:54AMWith the dearth of solid third base options around the major leagues, it’s no surprise that Wilson Betemit is a sought after trade option for some team making a post-season run. And it shouldn’t be surprising if Betemit receives at least a decent take this offseason when he’s finally a free agent. With that in mind, the timing is perfect for the Royals to make at least something out of what will ...
Shopping with the stars at Planet Hollywood’s Miracle Mile Shops Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:45AMEven Ronald McDonald has been spotted at Miracle Mile Shops. For the month of July, Miracle Mile has partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities ...
The World According to ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:24AMNo one can say Billy Gibbons doesn't have a way with words
Bikers cruise for critters Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:46AM100-mile ride benefits Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary
Steve Levesque: longtime entertainment publicist, mayor of Hot Rod City Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:14AMWhen Mr. Robin Leach asked me to write a guest column for him, I was honored. I think I might even pilot my Rolls Royce and Ferrari around Las Vegas ...
SN Extra: NASCAR Shopping Cart Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:14AMSave Mart’s “Big Red” hot-rod shopping cart carried owner Bob Piccinini and his son at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 last month, wowing the crowd.
Corvette group prelude to fall car festival Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:06AMDozens of Corvette owners from all over the country got together over the weekend in Gulfport.
Engine's still running for Slowpokes Car Club Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:00AMThey didn't have girlfriends way back when — or so they claim — because every nickel and dime they earned was already promised in advanced to the true loves of their lives. Jimmy Chambers had a 1958 Chevy Impala, blue and white.
Gille Wins At Rockford Speedway 7/17/11 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:10PMGille Glides to Victory Lane as His Midseason Surge Continues at Rockford.
Hot lines: Monday's best MLB bets Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:35PMMilwaukee Brewers at Arizona Diamondbacks (-115, 9) It doesn’t sound like the Milwaukee Brewers are finished dealing just yet. After making waves to pick up K-Rod from the Mets last week, word has it they’re zeroing in on Kansas City Royals ...
Gille glides to another Rockford Speedway win Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:16PMLOVES PARK, Ill. -- Jerry Gille's at it again; the two-time Stanley Steemer NASCAR Late Model champion is piecing together another customary midseason surge behind a dominant fast time, an easy dash win, and a break that at the midway point of the 30-lap main event that enabled the veteran to roll to a convincing victory Saturday night.
Hot rods: Judges pick Saginaw Old Town Motor Fest's best cars Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:39PMA panel of judges earlier today named winners for six categories at Saginaw's Old Town Motor Fest.
Souped-up hot rods a thrill Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:08PMDENIS LANGLOIS Sun Times staff Mike Williams says there's nothing like speeding around a race track in a souped-up hot rod at 150 kilometres per hour. "It's a rush. It's hard to describe.[...]
Behind the curtain: 'The Lion King,' Terry Fator and Tournament of Kings Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:17PMWe go to the theater to be enchanted. Whether it’s to laugh or cry, cheer or gasp, an evening at the theater is an escape where the seemingly impossible ...
Good Morning, Buffalo Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:14PMIt will be sunny and hot, with a high of nearly 85 degrees and not a drop of rain in sight. Clouds will move in by evening to make for partly cloudy skies, but still no rain. The low will be about 68, with light southwest winds between 5 and 7 mph.
How to have a great garage sale Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:33AMArrange your garage sale to allow for easy browsing. (Max Faulkner/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT) Published: Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, July 15, 2011 at 1:42 p.m.
4 Stupid Tech Tricks, Tested Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:24AMScience fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke wrote "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." When you read those words, you might imagine yourself showing an iPad to someone from the 1800s. You probably don't think twice about blowing into your old Nintendo Game Paks to get them to load properly. I mean, you know how those work, right?
Fogerty is energetic and wired Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:27AMClassic American rock ‘n’ roll was served up in two wildly different speeds on Saturday night at the Rexall Centre as two music legends - The Band’s drummer-singer Levon Helm and Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty - shared the stage one after the other.
Speedway going into second half of season Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:45AMIndependence Day is behind us, and that means we are already at the unofficial middle of the racing season. For some, the hopes of a track championship have begun to fade, but for others the pressure is on to do well with a point title within reach.
Carp fishing can be a battle Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:45AMSummer the best time to pick up carp.
Chamber of commerce readies for gas expo Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:31AMAt the July meeting of the Indiana County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, chamber President Dana P. Henry reported that the chamber, as an affiliate member of the Indiana County Center for Economic Operations, will participate in the second annual PA Gas & Oil Expo on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.
Weekend: Jamboree heats up summer Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:18AMWAYNE -- The biggest rockin' country hoedown at its best in the heartland of Wood County celebrates its fifth year on July 23 with $5 advance tickets. At the Wayne Firefighter's Country Jamboree, join the "Hoedown Hunnies" for fun and dancing on a hot summer night, along with food and our Cornhole Classic.
Charley Walters: Trevor Plouffe says secret to Twins' success is good, old-fashioned hard work Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:23PMThere's a simple reason why Trevor Plouffe and a handful of his teammates who were promoted to the Twins from Triple-A Rochester this season have been able to help the major league club climb back into contention after an abysmal start.
Malaysian sculptures on display Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:53PMCities around the world have proudly displayed their public artworks. It’s time we do the same.
Simba of 'The Lion King' feels the love (tonight) in Las Vegas Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:14PM“So, do you want to play Simba in The Lion King in … Las Vegas?” It was my agent on the phone, asking that question. I didn’t know what to think. ...
Captains Corner: Chum line key to snapper fishing Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:15PMBy Steve Papen, Times Correspondent Saturday, July 16, 2011 What's hot: Snapper fishing this time of year is tremendous. We are lucky to have so many different species in our waters. Most wrecks in depths of 80 feet or more are holding schools of mangrove and yellowtail snapper. Tactics: One effective way to target these species over wrecks or other high-relief areas is to free-line baits on ...