Cool Gear News
- Intermission: A weekend of chaos, great music: Radiohead delivers memorable opening night to San Francisco’s Outside ... Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 3:52AMThe highly anticipated San Francisco summer music festival Outside Lands was a mixed success and was very much a production of its host city.
- Hiking, camping hints include preventing, treating injuries Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 3:32AMIn his seven years as a backcountry ranger in North Cascades National Park, Tom Corbett saw a lot of injured hikers and campers.
- SESJ wins national award Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 1:57AMLast year, they strolled around campus in cardboard outfits, walked the runway in sweat-free apparel, and staged a sit-in at the University of Montana President’s office. And this summer, the Students for Economic and Social Justice received national recognition for their innovative approaches and tireless commitment for promoting anti-sweatshop policies on the UM campus. The student group was ...
- Cool gear Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 1:43AMKool collar.
- 6 silvers bag limit only at Fishing Hole Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 1:24AM[Before I officially start this fisherpersonage tome I want to thank the majorly impressive pack of you whom have sent me feedback and tips in support of this column. Although there have been a few requests for retractions, all I can say is "Stay cool gang, your puppy release date will be posted after Labor Day."
- Automakers promote fuel-saving strategies during energy transition Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 1:18AMAutomobile manufacturers say they want you to start EcoDriving as a way to save some green at the gasoline pump. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, a group that represents about 80 percent of automobile manufacturers, launched the EcoDriving initiative last week. The alliance represents General Motors, Ford, Chrystler, Mazda, Toyota, Mitsubishi, BMW, Volkswagen and Porsche. California ...
- Revenge Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 10:42PMMi Lindo Yucatan
- A heart-healthy workout Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 8:56PMDesigned specifically to strengthen the heart as well as the body, all you need for the below training exercises is a moderately-sized open space.
- FOX411l Tony Bennett Rocks the House for Obama Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 2:35PMThere are lots of celebrity supporters of Barack Obama here in Denver this week, but none of them is more serious about his election than Tony Bennett.
- CK Pushes Sweatsuits, IE8 Eats Cookies, Google Dinners Seized, Cho Gets Show Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 11:28AM - Calvin Klein hopes a new e-commerce subsite will help it unload some "white label" (that is, very expensive but still mostly nylon and cotton) sports gear.
- Twingo Renault Sport Pocket Rocket, Now With 133 HP And Awesome Pedals [Twingo Renault Sport] Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 2:56PMThe latest sporty Renault to hatch is the Twingo Renault Sport. The newest Twingo RS gets a whopping 33 HP boost from the most potent Twingo RS of yore, up to 133 HP and 117 lb-ft of torque from its...
- [FLY] GUYS: HOW TO BE INDY Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 2:35PM“Da da da DA, da da DA…da da da DA, da da da da DA!” The Indiana Jones theme has become nearly as iconic as the film’s protagonist himself.
- Volunteer Hero Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 12:34PMEach summer, Patrick Gould waits for the call. When it comes, he packs up his gear on a moment’s notice and heads out West to fight raging wildfires, wherever the need exists.
- Ganzon strikes gold in California Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 12:03PMAs summer starts to cool down, things just start to heat back up for former Guam resident Kevin Ganzon, a 1999 Father Duenas graduate with his 1995 twin turbo Toyota Supra.
- Mister Jalopy Wants to Make a Better World Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 11:39AMManufacturers should make products that consumers can easily maintain, repair, repurpose or even reinvent.
- U.S. and Global Economies Slipping in Unison Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 7:22PMThe integrated global market spreads prosperity, but it also spreads hurt when times go bad.
- Olympics over, TV warfare begins Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 9:01AMVIEWERS will be bombarded with more than 30 new shows and fresh series in only 13 weeks, as a disrupted television year marked by false starts finally kicks into full gear.
- The boxer, the body - knockout combo for Indian sports Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 4:22AMBy Chitra Padmanabhan: The Beijing Olympics have proved one thing at least: the prophets of doom who claim that India is only cricket -- sorry, cricketer -- crazy have mud on their collective face.
- Instant icon Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 3:42AMFrom the people who first gave cars not only character but personalities as well comes another classic.
- AM Briefing Saturday, August 23, 2008 @ 2:11AMGOLF
- Sports briefs: Little Leaguers enjoy perks of World Series Saturday, August 23, 2008 @ 2:10AMOnly one team gets a championship banner at the Little League World Series. The swag, well, all of the pint-sized competitors walk off with a slew of goodies.
- Rockland briefing Saturday, August 23, 2008 @ 1:47AMThe Rockland County Department of Health has given Lake Nanuet a clean bill, and the popular park will open at 11 a.m. today. The pool and park were closed last week because of storm wrack in the pool and flooding in the pump house that affected the mechanical gear used to help keep the pool clear.
- Firefighters, university join in drill Saturday, August 23, 2008 @ 1:27AMREDLANDS - Fire Department members and University of Redlands students participated in a joint fire safety drill and rescue training in East Hall on campus Thursday afternoon.
- Questions/Answers Saturday, August 23, 2008 @ 12:58AMQuestions and answers on Daily Bulletin stories from readers like you. SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Only one team gets a championship banner at the Little League World Series. The swag, well, all of the pint-sized competitors walk off with a slew of goodies.
- Murano smooth, useful Friday, August 22, 2008 @ 5:18AM Barbara: I always prefer driving the top-of-the-line cars, with all the bells and whistles and luxury appointments, but I have to confess, spending a week behind the wheel of the entry-level 2009 Nissan Murano S AWD recently was an eye-opener. Photo by Auto Digest
- Unconventional economy cars Friday, August 22, 2008 @ 4:11AMTo relieve the pressure of high gasoline prices, Americans are feeling their way from trucks to cars, or from traditional SUVs to smaller...
- Plenty of offensive talent in our neck of woods Friday, August 22, 2008 @ 3:00AMWhile you were sipping your morning coffee or heading off to work, the students of Berkmar High in Lilburn were likely painting their collective faces and donning their Patriots gear in anticipation of that first pep rally.You see, Berkmar opens the high school football season tonight at home against Aiken (S.C.) High. Tomorrow, 14 more teams around the state will play their first games, ...
- Chris Jericho Friday, August 22, 2008 @ 1:18AMChris Jericho has always been one of my favorite wrestlers to watch. He is always entertaining and you can count on him for a good match. You always knew what you were going to get with Y2J. A loudmouth cocky performer who with the right opponent can put on a 5 star match.
- Tech on the Big Screen and the Small Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 12:56PMReaders discuss computers in the movies, technology in the Olympics, and goofy e-mail addresses.
- Great Wall colder than expected Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 12:01PMBEIJING -- My toes look and feel like soft, icy, albino prunes.
- Hexham Courant Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 11:21AMTHIS month marks the first birthday of the home information pack, but is anyone cheering hip hip hooray? The controversial packs (HIPs) with their essential energy performance certificates (EPCs) began their phase-in last August.
- by Tracy Beckerman, Lost in Suburbia/ Independent Press Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 8:28AMBack in my early days of suburbia, I received one or two catalogs in the mail, and that was about it. However, catalogs, I soon learned, are like rabbits, and tend to multiply if left unattended. At first I looked forward to the occasional Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma catalogs.
- Weather: A perfect day to catch some blues Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 7:42AM The National Weather Services says today will be sunny with highs in the mid 70 with north winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west this afternoon, and maybe an ideal day to go catch some bluefish
- Go Go with Gadgets Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 11:44PMBy this point in the hurricane season, many families probably have the hurricane kit essentials together: nonperishable food, drinking water, batteries and flashlights. But survival can be so much more cushy than that, even after a hurricane.
- Welcoming the ‘fire pup’ to SR Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 2:43PM
- Live coverage of CMR football continues to grow Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 6:15AMJeff Jaraczeski and Doug Sexe both played football for C.M. Russell High with plenty of passion and enthusiasm.
- Too Human (Xbox 360) Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 5:09AMBe one of the first to rate this product! How would you rate this product?
- Phelps and his 700,000 friends Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 2:50AMYes, Michael Phelps has been called a rock star. But online - at least on Facebook - the Rodgers Forge swimmer is actually much bigger than that.
- Nike 6.0 BMX riders team up for AST Dew Tour stop Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 2:32AMNike 6.0 calls itself “a mutated mash-up of dirt, waves, street, water and snow” whose “team of multi-sport athletes represents a new generation of rippers who charge with relentless energy and stoke.” The motto refers to the 37 emerging action sports stars who make up ...
- Bill clears way for green-energy funding Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 12:11PMSANTA ROSA – Sonoma County’s largest business park could get the green light to become a model green community through a newly enacted state law that allows local governments to extend inexpensive loans to residents and businesses for renewable energy and energy-efficiency upgrades.
- Deep mystery: why sea turtles plumb the depths Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 9:12AMPARIS—Researchers say they have figured out why sea turtles that normally feed and breed in shallow water or on land will, very rarely, go deep sea diving: the reptiles are on reconnaissance.
- New in paperback Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 7:00AMMiracle at St. Anna
- Dispatch exclusive james "Buster" Douglas Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 3:57AMn the third day, his eyes cracked open and he felt straps holding down a body that had ballooned to nearly 450 pounds.
- Great haul of China Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 3:40AM H e did it – Olympic Octet.
- Montgomery’s General does business the way it always has Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 3:03AM If you asked Ken Montgomery to write down his daily routine for opening the store he’s owned for 26 years and has worked in all his life, there would be dozens of things missing.
- NEXT RACE - 24th August Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 2:55AMHonda test drivers Alex Wurz and Mike Conway describe a lap of the new Valencia circuit in Spain.
- KAREN HEYWARD-WEST Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 2:37AMKaren Heyward-West is the president and CEO of the Franciscan Center in Baltimore, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary in September. The center was founded in 1968 and is dedicated to providing emergency assistance to those in need. The center serves more than 8,000 men, women and children each year through programs, including transportation and medical supplies.
- Andrew Anthony is slow to warm to the Mercedes Coupe Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 7:14PM I had high hopes for the Mercedes Coupe. These hopes, it should be acknowledged, rested on nothing more tangible than the phrase "Mercedes Coupe". But in the car business, where armies of publicists are working full time to uncouple meaning from language, those two words still carry some convincingly romantic connotations. They seem to evoke evening jaunts along the Corniche of the Côte ...
- Football squads get relief from hot weather Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 7:01PM Three days into football practice, the weather is still cooperating on local football fields. After record-high temperatures greeted high school football teams as two-a-days began last year, cooler than normal temps were on hand as the action got underway Wednesday. “We’ve been fortunate,” Sesser-Valier-Waltonville-Woodlawn coach John Shadowens said. “We are farther along than we were ...
- Chicago Air & Water Show: Bill Murray Has Landed Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 6:32PMAn exuberant Bill Murray landed safely on a lakefront beach after parachuting from a plane at the 50th annual Chicago Air and Water Show. Two million people are expected to pack the lakefront this weekend for the star-studded event and this morning, a crowd was swarming on North Avenue Beach hours ahead of time.