IN SOME ways, Mel Kiper Jr. is the media’s answer to Jimmy Johnson.That comparison will undoubtedly send every coach who drew an NFL paycheck screaming into the night.But think about it. Two things most associated with Kiper and Johnson are their hair and their knowledge of the […]
(Fortune) — On any given Saturday morning, throngs of bikers in brightly colored jerseys cluster in front of Roberts Market in Woodside, Calif., preparing to hit the back roads of Portola Valley. Among this unlikely crew are some of technology’s titans.But while they spend their days chasing the next, newest, lightest, fastest thing, the most […]
Apr 13, 2008 (McClatchy Newspapers - McClatchy-Tribune News Service via COMTEX) — – For nearly 100 years, the furniture industry powered the economy in this struggling town in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.Now it’s dying.Martinsville’s decline from a secure working-class town to a fading industrial shell of 16,000 people is a familiar story […]
Givati Brigade and Armored Corps forces opened fire at a Qassam cell in central Gaza Tuesday morning, hitting several of its members.Gaza sources reported of gunfights in the area, but have yet to report of any Palestinian casualties.Earlier Tuesday, several antitank missiles and mortar shells were fired at the forces, but none of the soldiers […]
by brian feltof the journal starWhile Tri-County Area residents shouldn’t start building an ark quite yet, they may want to keep an eye on lumber prices.Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel said historically, active winters do not bear any weight on spring forecasts, but this year is unique.“We are pretty much in the same kind of […]
Travelocity.ca’s favourite foodie list includes:This Spanish city started getting recognition just within the last five years. Catalan influences dominate both the culture and cuisine with French and Mediterranean-inspired dishes more prevalent than traditional Spanish fare. Catalan cuisine features a unique combination of ingredients such as red meat and fish; poultry and fruit; and pork sausage […]
Day to Day, March 11, 2008 · New York Governor Eliot Spitzer is under fire today after he was accused of involvement in a prostitution ring. How did he become a target? Anthony Brooks gets the latest from NPR’s Mike Pesca, who’s in the state capital of Albany.The increasingly nasty and […]
Students would receive up to $110 if they make gains on a state assessment test.The city school board appears to be ready to back the pay-to-pass plan suggested by schools Chief Executive Officer Dr. Andres Alonso, according to WBAL TV 11 News education reporter Tim Tooten.The idea of giving financial incentives has gotten mixed reviews […]