Cool Gear News
- Excessive Heat Warning Keeps Outdoor Workers On Alert Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:21PMAn excessive heat warning keeps St. Louis, Missouri employees who have to work outdoors on alert.
- Heat wave rocks Chicago Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:42PMThe National Weather Service is reported temperatures in the mid-90s Monday, but Chicago has only seen the beginning of this heat wave , which officials thought might bring record breaking weather. Temperatures may cool off briefly tomorrow, but things will heat back up after that. "For the week, the heat wave really kicks into gear," said Richard Castro, a meteorologist with...
- Nesquehoning, New Columbus firefighters train at residence scheduled for demolition Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:16PMCAROL ZICKLER/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS Nesquehoning EMT's Joe Trimmel and Tom Stano test the vital signs on firefighters Trajan Koerbler and Joey Trimmel as they complete the cool down process during the practice in Nesquehoning. In back gournd are Joe Folk and Shawn McArdle.
- How to Kill a Car Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:12PMWhat does it take to kill a car? Many of you can come up with ways of your own, but let’s look at some of the most common forms of abuse that cause vehicle failure.
- Hot At Sphinn: Summer Book Recommendations, Remarketing Campaign Tips & More Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:55PMWith summer now in full gear, we asked readers of our sister site, Sphinn, to help create a summer reading list last week. That was the topic of our “Discussion of the Week,” which asked for Recommended SEO/PPC/Social Media/Internet Marketing Books . There were a variety of suggested books covering SEO, web analytics, Google AdWords and more — but we’re going to refrain from picking out a ...
- Batman Live: Formula One ace steps up a gear with the Batmobile Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:42PMBATMAN Live, the new arena stage show, steps up a gear with a new Batmobile by legendary Formula One car designer Professor Gordon Murray, who admits: “It would be cool to drive this around.”
- Crews battle fire, heat in Fort Thomas Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:19AMOne firefighter was transported to the hospital for heat-related problems after a fire engulfed a Fort Thomas home today.
- How Florida lawmakers 'nudge' to help their constituents Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:11AMBy Katie Sanders, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Monday, July 18, 2011 The calls and e-mails come to state lawmakers every day. A woman who says her car was wrongfully repossessed. A mother whose well needs $1,600 in repairs she can't afford. A couple trying to get their home mortgage modified so they avoid foreclosure. In difficult times, down-on-their-luck Floridians turn to their elected ...
- The Morning Line, 7/18 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:15AMThe Morning Man would love a reason to type something different about The Club today, or any day. Nice weekend vs. St. Louis. Nice, tidy win Sunday. Wins always look better when the starting pitching works. Nice bust-it effort from Miguel Cairo, 37, turning a double into a triple. Does Cairo ever not get a [...]
- FINALLY! Ratcheting Torque by Effetto Mariposa Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:34AMEffetto Mariposa have more than a few very cool products. A couple very good tire products and arguably the best carbon friction and antifriction stuff available come from the Butterfly Effect ("Effetto Mariposa" translation...).
- Nicole Johnson: Contractor, mother, monster truck driver Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:11AMWhen Nicole Johnson,a co-owner of Koplin Construction and mother of two boys, tells you she’ll be a television host for a badass show about off-road vehicles someday—and hopefully soon—it’s easy to believe she’d be perfect for such a gig. In fact, you visualize that goal and it works—you want to watch. Her résumé is ridiculous (as in good), a nd has a personality to make her memorable (also good).
- High technology with higher anxiety? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:07AMMedford police cruiser slips through heavy traffic while four rapid-fire cameras scan 30 license plates a second, checking them against a computer database for warrants, missing persons or car thefts. Without lifting a finger, the officer can get an alert that there might be a problem with the owner of a particular vehicle.
- Event a warm-up for Handy week Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:37AMBy Bernie Delinski Staff Writer A Thursday night event provides an opportunity to gear up for the W.C. Handy Music Festival with some hot barbecue and cool blues music.
- From turning knobs to making melodies: the man behind Owl City Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:36AMCourtesy of Stunt Company Media Inc. Owl City recently released a new album called “All Things Bright and Beautiful” and will be playing at Club Nokia on Thursday.
- THE GOLF LIFE: Tasho, Parziale win third straight Brockton City Fourball Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:37AMThe Thorny Lea Golf Club duo faced a formidable challenge from the Peabody brother pairing of George and Nick Zolotas before grinding out a three-stroke victory at 19-under-par (63-64-66-193) during the final round at Thorny Lea on Sunday.
- Backpack has fashionable following Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:16AM129-year-old Duluth-made gear seen on TV, in fashion spreads DULUTH, Minn. - You wouldn't know Duluth Pack had become so cool by walking through its century-old factory, a cramped, busy place in Duluth's Lincoln Park neighborhood where workers are turning out hand-made backpacks pretty much the same way it was done in 1911. Talk about this topic
- Waco is hot right now, but these employees keep cool Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:11AMSome local businesses have arctic temperatures even in the height of summer.
- Brad Paisley makes a splash at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:56PMSaed Hindash/The Star-LedgerKicking butt, American style: Brad Paisley in Holmdel. The American flag was as tall and wide as a building downtown. It was digital, and it was bright, and its appearance made the sold out crowd at PNC Bank...
- Vendor Newsmaker Q&A: Mark Vogt Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:30PMClassic Industries, a nationwide retailer/wholesaler of vintage and custom automotive parts and services based in Huntington, Calif., is hard at work restoring a 1972 Plymouth Duster for Speed TV?s ?Chop Cut Rebuild? program.
- Erie's Roar on the Shore kicks into high gear Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:13PMWherever he takes his custom-made choppers, people inevitably stop, gawk and take photos of Jim McDanel's work. At Saturday's Roar on the Shore rally at Perry Square in downtown Erie, McDanel, 38, of Beaver Falls, had his three prized bikes on display at North Park Row and State Street.
- Allentown's SportsFest has sunny outlook Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:09PMEvent's 15 t h anniversary benefits from hot, dry weather. Judging by the sweat soaking through Steven Boberski's white, long-sleeved uniform, Sunday's weather — sunny with highs in the 90s — wasn't optimum for fencing.
- A chance to drive the Italian dream Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:56PMTake to the road in a dreamy Ferrari, for the day or the weekend, with Prancing Horse, a luxury travel company that offers tours in Sydney and surrounds.
- Beating the heat: What you need to know Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:53PMThe heat can be dangerous for anyone when the temperature starts rising. From the elderly, to people who may think they're not susceptible to heat-related illness.
- Firefighters show seniors how to put out grease fire Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:27PMSPARKS — Disproving the theory that you can’t fight fire with fire, Sparks firefighters on Thursday used a dramatic demonstration to show residents of the Grace Senior Apartments how to combat a kitchen grease fire.
- Canterbury make winning start over Auckland Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:27PMCanterbury shrugged off the loss of nine All Blacks to start their charge for a fourth consecutive ITM Cup title with a high-scoring win over Auckland.
- DRINKWINE: It's a doggone expensive proposition Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:06AMEarlier this week I received my first hunting catalog in the mail. It was from L.L. Bean and as usual it had a beautiful depiction of a setter or spaniel (the rendering of the dog was slightly abstract) flushing a grouse in an autumn setting on the cover.
- Making a splash Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:38AMOutdoor adventures Check out paddleboarding Embed multimedia (photos, galleries, audio, map): baschpic 071711 What's SUP? Stand-up paddleboarding, that's what. From Lake Winnipesaukee to Great Bay, Lake Champlain to the Waterbury Reservoir, stand-up paddleboarding is surging across northern New England. National paddleboarding sales are booming, according to a recent Transworld Business article ...
- Grow up Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:40AMBig on ideas but short on space? Maximize your yard's potential by growing up - not out - with vertical gardening.
- Maximize space with vertical gardening Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:47AMBig on ideas but short on space? Maximize your yard's potential by growing up — not out — with vertical gardening.
- Canterbury make winning start against Auckland Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:42AMCanterbury shrugged off the loss of nine All Blacks to start their charge for a fourth consecutive ITM Cup title with a high-scoring win over Auckland.
- High school students learn reality of video game making Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:11AMHigh school students got a taste of what video game developing is really like at a TSTC summer class.
- Lizards and life skills Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:25PMIn the basement classrooms of the Museum of Science at the Toledo Zoo, Nature’s Neighborhood staff member Caity Buzza holds the undivided attention of a group of children, ages 7 and "almost 7."
- Summer on State Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:04PMErie Times-News reporters Lindsey Poisson and Ron Leonardi walked along State Street July 8 to take the pulse of the city in summer. Here's what they found:
- Lessons learned? Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:03PMA soft breeze on Center Square and evening is falling and you know how it goes. Trucks and commuters groan their way home after a long day.
- Snorkeling the jetties offers fun, scavenger hunting Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:35PMPANAMA CITY BEACH - There's money in them there jetties.Well, for the most part the St. Andrews State Park jetties don't hold a gold chest at the bottom of its waters, but that's not to say a day at the beach won't result in a good find or two. That's also not to say...
- Walker takes 5th mens title Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:33PMAll week, Patrick Walker has said that having fun at the Public Courts Tournament is more important than winning. Still, the victories have to be a nice bonus.Top-seeded Walker claimed his fifth Public Courts mens open singles championship in six years wit...
- Ford Action Motorsports Program Carries 'Fun to Drive' Message to Millennial Enthusiasts Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:00PMAs a way to reach younger consumers and ignite their passion for its vehicles, Ford Motor Company is expanding its motorsports programs to encompass action sports, one of the most viewed sporting events today.
- Fire claims another East Parker County home Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:26PMA family of four was displaced Tuesday evening when their home in the 100 block of Alta Mesa Drive in east Parker County burned. The fire occurred shortly after a house fire in Annetta South broke out around 2:30 p.m. destroying another family’s home.
- P.5M prizes at stake in Y101 Armscor Run July 24 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:44PMAt least P500,000 worth of prizes are at stake in the Y101 Armscor Run on July 24 at the Asiatown IT Park in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, organizers said.
- Summer Guide 2011 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:35AMSummer Guide 2011
- Area residents try to beat the heat Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:11AMAs the summer heat continues to swelter, city officials weighed in Wednesday on the local effects.
- Burger joint of the week: Herman's Ribhouse Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:45AMKat Robinson JUICY: The Deluxe Large Cheeseburger at Herman's Ribhouse How often do you get cracked up by a restaurant? I mean, seriously laughing hard for a good reason or two? I have to say, I was more amused by Herman’s Ribhouse in Fayetteville than I have been by any restaurant in a long time. The fact they put out a damn good burger just enhances the restaurant’s esteem with me. [ Subscribe ...
- Rock 'n' Roll Dreams Deferred In 'Stone Arabia' Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:55AMDana Spiotta's third novel follows two adult siblings and the adolescent fantasies that define — and confine — them.
- Agony and ecstasy all part of record-setting ride Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:29AMEditor's Note: In 1991, 20 years ago this week, Bill Narasnek of Walden was setting the record for c ycling across Canada. Today Sudbury-based writer Laura Young recounts the agonizing trip, including the day where it nearly all fell off the rails.[...]
- So What Do Carp Really Eat? Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:15AMSo What Do Carp Really Eat?
- Local lakes and river a playground for kayakers Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:23AMSummer is the perfect time to explore the tri-county area’s many lakes, and the Shiawassee River and kayaks are the perfect vessel to do that. “A novice can start their very first day and have a good time,” said Todd Minock, of Fenton.
- The king is back! Good clam tides through the weekend Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:39AMYes, Elvis is still dead but the other king is alive and well -- at least off the coastal waters from Shelter Cove to Trinidad. “As good as it gets” -- that's how most anglers have described the last four days of Chinook salmon fishing
- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door - Walkthrough Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:43AMPaper Mario: Thousand Year Door --- Author: George Email: Gcruler1@yahoo.com Date started: June 19, 2011 Date finished: July 19, 2011 Version 1.0 (final) Platform: Gamecube Rated E for Everyone. Mild Cartoon Violence Players: 1 Memory: 17 blocks Progressive Scan Compatible */\/\/...
- Good habits Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:42AMRight as The Killers' drummer Ronnie Vannucci gets ready to release his new album, his former Attaboy Skip bandmate Branden Campbell comes back through Vegas this week with his band, Neon Trees. It fit so well with our local music issue -- and our interest in neon signage -- we just couldn't say no.
- Online farmers market to serve more counties Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:10AMBeginning this week, fresh, local produce is just a mouse click away for Capital District residents.