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COTD: The V-16 rat rod edition [Video] Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:07PM# commenteroftheday Yannick Sire of Sire Custom Performance in Los Angeles builds hotrods from scratch that edge out of the traditional custom into something closer to art, or in this case, twin V8-powered death rod — one that blends 1,000 hp, two Karmann Ghia roofs and some simple exhaust work into what Sire calls an adult toy. Boost in, apex seals out shared a similar level of craftsmanship in ...
Ratcliffe to head Chorus after split Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:17PMTelecom veteran Mark Ratcliffe has been confirmed as the chief executive of Chorus, assuming shareholders approve the breakup of Telecom in a shareholder vote later this year.
Enthusiasts cruise for Reilly Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:22PMSALEM - Car enthusiasts who preserve vintage vehicles cruised in Sunday at the city's west end in an effort to preserve a piece of Salem history at Reilly Stadium.
Geoff Thomas: Bait plan gets the big ones Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:07PMThe day started with a game plan, which was to get All Black coach Graham Henry a snapper weighing more than 4.5kg and a kingfish of at least 12kg; not unheard of in the Bay of Islands or the Bay of Plenty but a big challenge at Motuihe...
Older style of fishing uses long rods, large arbor reels Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:34AMKOOSKIA -- Travis De Boer of Winchester is hooked on an old form of fishing that is making a comebac
Sometimes you have to read between the lines to hook the true meaning of fishing report Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:43AMI have been covering the outdoors for going on 25 years, and I feel fortunate to still be peddling along at a steady pace. Much of the credit goes to the fact that I live at the epicenter of some of the very best fishing and hunting territory in t ...
Fishing report for July 14 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:03PMMissouri •BULL SHOALS: 87 degrees, clear, 31 feet high. Outlook: 125 Marina reports: walleyes good on deep-diving Bandit crankbaits trolled in 30 feet of water; bass good early and late on Flicker Shad crankbaits off main-lake points; catfish good on limblines, trotlines with hot dogs, worms.
Event: Debra Gibson & The Rising Lotus @ The Promethean, Adelaide, (10/07/11) Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:43PMDebra Gibson & The Rising Lotus spread their wings and shine some light on a chilly Sunday evening at Adelaide’s Promethean.
Lighthouse Mission prepares for school giveaway Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:06PMPINEVILLE — A local charity group is gearing up for its annual back-to-school giveaway and will be offering clothes, shoes, school supplies, and fun for local families.
Community » Clubs Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 2:10AMThe Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team In Training® program is proud to announce our Winter event line up! We are excited to offer exciting new events, great classic events, and the same fantastic program that has led participants successfully across the finish line for 23 years.
Alliee DeArmond, In The Spirit: Restoring cars, building community Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 3:49AMI didn't understand people's passion about cars until I got a yellow one. When my husband told me it was time to get a new car, I groaned.
Severna Park Chamber: SP Fourth of July parade winners Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:57AMThe Greater Severna Park Chamber of Commerce had a great Independence Day Parade this year, complete with patriotic entries, decorated veterans, music and lots of community spirit. Both parade sponsors - Dynasplint Systems, Inc. and BankAnnapolis - played a major role in making this year's event possible. The chamber also acknow-ledged their festival sponsors: Elmore, Throop & Young, P.C.; Helix ...
This time Yankees controversy following Jeter, not A-Rod Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:48AMCLEVELAND -- In this bizarro portion of the Yankees schedule, Derek Jeter is the controversial one and Alex Rodriguez is -- wait for it -- the singles hitter with "intangibles." Jeter is going for a milestone amid a firestorm that he cannot extinguish and, boy, doesn't that remind us...
Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection - Interlude Guide Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:13PM_______________________________________________________________________________ Aardwolf_Zy presents......
South Connellsville continues plans for centennial Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 11:00PMSouth Connellsville Borough is celebrating 100 years, and plans are being finalized for the weeklong celebration -- July 18 to 24.
Car enthusiasts celebrate July 4th with vintage, custom show Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 9:54PMBUFFALO, Iowa — Proud Rat Fink owners of vintage hot rods and custom cars celebrated the best of the long Fourth of July weekend Sunday at the Buffalo Days car show while residents and visitors savored the holiday with swimming, boating, family gatherings and camping.
Canadian Rod Spittle sets course record in final round of Montreal Championship Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 5:52PMBLAINVILLE, Que. - Rod Spittle took the term ''low Canadian'' to a new level at Canada's only Champions Tour event. The Niagara Falls, Ont., native shot a course record 10-under par 62 on the third and final day of the US$1.8 million Montreal Championship on Sunday at Fontainebleau Golf Club.
The Beaver As National Symbol: Why Is A Furry Mammal Still An Emblem Of Canada? Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 6:33AMAn industrious, semi-aquatic mammal with excellent engineering skills. A furry, monogamous creature that smacks its tail on the water when frightened. A buck-toothed rodent whose anal sacs contain castoreum, a substance used to make perfume.
‘Cruise for Reilly’ set to boost restoration Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 11:22PMSALEM — The Salem Preservation Society is sponsoring a “Cruise for the Reilly Project” from 3 to 7 p.m. on July 17 at 990 W. State St.
Do It! — Niagara's entertainment listings Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 10:40PMART: A MANO LIBERA GALLERY: Alexander Rasmussen and Kathy McBride. Exhibit runs on weekends to Aug. 27. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays: 1-5 p.m. or by appointment. www.amanoliberagallery.com 150 Ontario St.[...]
Niagara's Do It! listings for the week of June 30 Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 9:05PMART: A MANO LIBERA GALLERY: Alexander Rasmussen and Kathy McBride. Exhibit runs on weekends to Aug. 27. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays: 1-5 p.m. or by appointment. www.amanoliberagallery.com 150 Ontario St.[...]
Memorial Retrospective of Sidney Lumet's Work at Walter Reade Theater Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 10:46AMThe Film Society of Lincoln Center is hosting, "Prince of the City: Remembering Sidney Lumet," a memorial retrospective of Sidney Lumet's work, will take place July 19 - 25 at the Walter Reade Theater. Guest appearances include screenwriter Walter Bernstein after the screening of "Fail-safe" on July 20 and Luis Guzman, Paul Calderon and Judge Edwin Torres after the screening of "Q&A" on July 24 ...
Many glad to see former Ill. governor convicted Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 8:28PMRod Blagojevich's conviction Monday was greeted by some Illinois residents as justice for "a rat" who was "guilty as sin." For others, it was another sad day for a state plagued by
Quotes about verdict in Blagojevich retrial Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 5:56PMEds: With BC-US--Blagojevich Trial. Updates to add quotes from Gov. Kirk, head of FBI and Mat Murphy. Edits to the order of quotes.
From 1951 Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 3:11PM (Editor’s note: After 60 years, floods in Metro Manila have no known solution, as noted by the author.) MANILA, Philippines — To a promdi who heard about two or three department stores at Escolta (Berg’s was one of them), the attraction was too great to resist. Escolta and Rizal Ave. stores in the 1950s were full of students shopping for a polo shirt (R1.95), nylon socks (R0.99 a pair ...
Krodle car show coming July 9 Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 10:54AMOne of the biggest benefit car shows in North Texas is headed to the Hunt County Fairgrounds in less than two weeks.
Rat rod debuts at Autofest Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 11:44PMNEW ULM - The 11th Annual New Ulm Autofest Car and Cycle Show drew a large crowd of spectators and a fleet of flashy vehicles Sunday at Maday Motors and Joe's Camper.
Prospect picks UT Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 11:43PMCoach Rod Oden constantly preaches the importance of being a man of your word and conducting yourself with class and dignity to his football players at Detroit Crockett Tech.So it should come as no surprise then that when the Rockets’ star quarterback was ready to make his college choice earlier this week, he drove almost 40 miles from his home in Sterling Heights, Mich., to deliver his verbal ...
Sports elsewhere in Columbiana County Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 11:40PMSALEM - There are many hobbies and interests alike that are passed down from generation to generation, and hot roding is no different. This was an obvious fact as one strolled the Quaker City Kick-off Cruise Thursday in the Dunkin Donuts and Walmart parking lots.
Great shame for Australia Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:05PMIn reply to I'll Show Sheehan A 'Real' Refugee Experience : Great shame for Australia that we have become obsessed about this debate (“we have to have”) about refugees (and anything else that helps the anti immigration and racist lobbies), do not recall when Australians were asked if we wanted this debate?. At best it exemplifies the distortions of media and politicians with a gullible public ...
The author states that The Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:05PMIn reply to I'll Show Sheehan A 'Real' Refugee Experience : The author states that The facts discredit Sheehan’s assessment. ….. The fact is that almost all the asylum seekers detained and long forgotten under Howard’s Pacific Solution were granted protection by New Zealand, Canada and some Scandinavian countries. However, from statistics for the period 2001 to February 2008 available at ...
What has been debunked a Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:05PMIn reply to I'll Show Sheehan A 'Real' Refugee Experience : What has been debunked a thousand times is the myth that asylum seekers are ‘illegals’. And what is considered a debate is actually a screaming match of emotionally charged positions that will never change despite new information. And is fed by continual media reporting on the subject because the media knows people love to hate. My ...
Sports draws Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:01PMCYCLING
Niagara's Do It! listings for the week of June 24 Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 8:37PMART: A MANO LIBERA GALLERY: Alexander Rasmussen and Kathy McBride, opening reception June 25, 7-9 p.m. The exhibit runs on weekends, June 25-Aug. 27. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays: 1-5 p.m.[...]
FISHING REPORT Big striped bass hitting in Sound Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 7:21PMIt may be debatable that the fishing action is slowed by the huge amounts of freshwater that is dumped into Long Island Sound after heavy rains like we have seen lately, but the downpours definitely slow up the anglers. So make your trips while the sun shines, brother.
'The Funny Bunnies of Humflumm Farm' Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 1:53PMWHAT: Pinocchio's Marionette Theater presents the tale of "Little e" Humflumm (pictured), a bunny on a swampy river-raft adventure with her adopted brother Phinny Rat, in "The Funny Bunnies of Humflumm Farm." Along the way, the furry siblings encounter a hungry alligator that fancies himself a Cajun chef. The children's puppet show stars the team at Pinocchio's, using "Sesame Street"-style hand ...
7 sci-fi book-to-film adaptations that TOTALLY changed the ending Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 1:23PMIt's okay for a film to modify a book a little for the sake of the medium. Heck, if they made A Tale of Two Cities into a movie today we'd expect at least 10 explosions and a hostage standoff. But in the case of some sci-fi films, the book's ending was completely thrown out in favor of a new plot twist.
Fishing report for June 23 Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 11:10PMBrent's best bet: The fishing has been good both above and below the dam at Truman Lake this week. Below the dam, hybrids, catfish and crappies have been caught when there is current. On the lake, white bass and crappies have provided action along the weir near the face of the dam.
First Cup: Monday Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 6:18AMRich Hofmann of the Philadelphia Daily News: "Twenty-Five years ago, give or take a few days, the 76ers' world pivoted violently. With all good intentions - isn't that always the way? - the franchise made two trades designed to secure the future. The moves were big and bold and when viewed both as a whole and individually, they made sense in the moment. The events, days in the discussing, were ...
Made in the shade Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 10:13PMKevan Brown and his son, Karsen, 4, check out the engine of a 1956 Chevy Nomad during the Father's Day "Show & Shine" Car Show in Santa Rosa.
Strange salmon tales Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 6:43PMANGLING NOTES:I HAVE HEARD it all now. Salmon caught at sea? Yes. In rivers and loughs? Yes. But in a canal. Surely not? But it is true. On a recent outing to the Royal Canal, Adrian Murray landed a wild salmon in Mullingar. Murray, along with pupils from St Bridget’s School and supervised by fisheries staff Dermot Broughan and Tony Robinson, caught and released the fish near the the Harbour ...
Motor City, Durango style Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 3:11AMEngines roared and paint jobs gleamed Saturday at the Durango Motor Expo.The annual event allowed members of Durangos Old Car Club to showcase their vehicles, which ranged from wildly luxurious to flat-out wacky, along Main Avenue.
South Connellsville to celebrate centennial Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 1:15AMPosted: Sunday, June 19, 2011 2:00 am | Updated: 6:15 pm, Sat Jun 18, 2011.
Boy Scouts gear up for annual car show Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 10:41AMBoy Scouts of America Troop 458 will host the 15th annual car and motorcycle show on June 11 at Riverbluff Park in Ashland City.
Hot Rod Reunion In Bowling Green Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 6:34PMCar enthusiasts were out in full force at Beech Bend Park Thursday.
Top 10 Tube Mysteries Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 5:08AMPhoto by Cowfish The tube is a source of many things; fascination, urban legend and unanswered questions. We’ve been scratching our heads over underground oddnesses for so long that we’ve worn our nails right down. So we’ve decided to throw out some of our tube mysteries to Londonist readers in the form of a top 10. The only thing we really struggled with was how to keep the list to 10. 1. Who ...
Hot rod fans ready for annual reunion Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 11:46AMRay Helger has driven about 20 hours nearly every year since 2005 to participate in the Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion.
East Texas Fishing Report Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 8:29AM ATHENS — Lake Athens is 17 inches low and clear. Water temp is in the low 80s.
Bike lovers anticipate Krate Fest Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 11:54AMSYCAMORE – Bicycle lovers of all ages should have something to wheel in their interests at the 23rd annual Krate Fest Swap Meet, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, in downtown Sycamore.
Hot rodder to the core Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 11:25PMSALEM — In 1957, when he was a senior at Salem High School, Alby Schnorrenberg bought a ‘57 Chevy hardtop and that was the beginning.