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    Tops in Vehicle SatisfactionNissan models dominated all others in this


    Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
    Nissan models dominated all others in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Frankfurt Motor Show Favorites
    Public days for this huge auto show run through September 25, and concept cars continue to be a big draw. Our editors pick their ten favorites.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    www.delawareonline.com The News Journal A firsthand look at 'the cool stuff God does' (Delaware Online)
    I caught about every third word of Irma Huerse's prayer. It was a prayer of thanks, in Spanish.

    Woods, U.S. Team Keep Cool, Close (Washington Post)
    When Tiger Woods almost went down to one knee after his second shot on the sixth hole, wincing from the pain of a sudden muscle spasm in his upper back, an American team that was trailing in three matches and tied in two others at the time seemed to be in serious danger of falling far behind on the...

    Git-R-'Dome': Larry the Cable Guy first comedian to perform in UNI-Dome since 1978 (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
    CEDAR FALLS --- Blue Collar comedian Larry the Cable Guy gets along great with Iowa fans, on one condition. "We don't talk football, we just tell jokes," he says in his tell-tale drawl. "I like Iowa. Everybody's cool."

    Opera Company Takes To The Sky At Aero Club Luncheon (The Town Crier)
    Hot cars were on the ground and cool planes were in the air last Sunday at the South Florida Opera Company s first-ever Air Show Luncheon held at the Wellington Aero Club s Pilot House.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 10:00 PM  

    Hybrids Are HotCarmakers that used to downplay the viability of


    Hybrids Are Hot
    Carmakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
    Ann Job

    posted by Charlie Cory at 8:00 PM  

    www.delawareonline.com The News Journal A firsthand look at


    www.delawareonline.com The News Journal A firsthand look at 'the cool stuff God does' (Delaware Online)
    I caught about every third word of Irma Huerse's prayer. It was a prayer of thanks, in Spanish.

    Frankfurt Motor Show Favorites
    Public days for this huge auto show run through September 25, and concept cars continue to be a big draw. Our editors pick their ten favorites.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Opera Company Takes To The Sky At Aero Club Luncheon (The Town Crier)
    Hot cars were on the ground and cool planes were in the air last Sunday at the South Florida Opera Company s first-ever Air Show Luncheon held at the Wellington Aero Club s Pilot House.

    Cleaner the better, Martin says (Salt Lake Tribune)
    DOVER, Del. - Mark Martin is hoping his version of ''old-school racing'' will be the order of business Sunday at Dover International Speedway. Martin wants less squabbling, fewer cautions and more hard racing. He agrees with the position of NASCAR, which issued a series of fines, point reductions and threats of even greater punishment for future indiscretions after several drivers lost their

    Son of Cool - New York Times (New York Times)
    IN high school the cool rich girls wore Esprit. They styled their blond hair in the slightly asymmetrical bob that could pass for Flock of Seagulls hip or, secured with a barrette, still look appropriate at the country club. They got cars for their 16th birthdays.

    Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
    Nissan models dominated all others in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Git-R-'Dome': Larry the Cable Guy first comedian to perform in UNI-Dome since 1978 (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
    CEDAR FALLS --- Blue Collar comedian Larry the Cable Guy gets along great with Iowa fans, on one condition. "We don't talk football, we just tell jokes," he says in his tell-tale drawl. "I like Iowa. Everybody's cool."

    posted by Charlie Cory at 6:00 PM  

    Woods, U.S. Team Keep Cool, Close (Washington Post) When Tiger


    Woods, U.S. Team Keep Cool, Close (Washington Post)
    When Tiger Woods almost went down to one knee after his second shot on the sixth hole, wincing from the pain of a sudden muscle spasm in his upper back, an American team that was trailing in three matches and tied in two others at the time seemed to be in serious danger of falling far behind on the...

    Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
    Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
    Mike Meredith

    Son of Cool - New York Times (New York Times)
    IN high school the cool rich girls wore Esprit. They styled their blond hair in the slightly asymmetrical bob that could pass for Flock of Seagulls hip or, secured with a barrette, still look appropriate at the country club. They got cars for their 16th birthdays.

    Git-R-'Dome': Larry the Cable Guy first comedian to perform in UNI-Dome since 1978 (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
    CEDAR FALLS --- Blue Collar comedian Larry the Cable Guy gets along great with Iowa fans, on one condition. "We don't talk football, we just tell jokes," he says in his tell-tale drawl. "I like Iowa. Everybody's cool."

    2005 Monterey Historics
    A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Villages (Villages Daily Sun)
    Corey Schott, a sixth-grade student at The Villages Charter Middle School, looks at Hot Cars Cool Rides during the Scholastic Book Fair in the school s media center.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 4:00 PM  

    Examine Used Cars for Flood Damage (Washington Post) When the


    Examine Used Cars for Flood Damage (Washington Post)
    When the floodwaters finally recede on the Gulf Coast, no doubt there will be thousands of water-damaged cars that will flood the used-car market.

    Woods, U.S. Team Keep Cool, Close (Washington Post)
    When Tiger Woods almost went down to one knee after his second shot on the sixth hole, wincing from the pain of a sudden muscle spasm in his upper back, an American team that was trailing in three matches and tied in two others at the time seemed to be in serious danger of falling far behind on the...

    Villages (Villages Daily Sun)
    Corey Schott, a sixth-grade student at The Villages Charter Middle School, looks at Hot Cars Cool Rides during the Scholastic Book Fair in the school s media center.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 2:00 PM  

    Woods, U.S. Team Keep Cool, Close (Washington Post) When Tiger


    Woods, U.S. Team Keep Cool, Close (Washington Post)
    When Tiger Woods almost went down to one knee after his second shot on the sixth hole, wincing from the pain of a sudden muscle spasm in his upper back, an American team that was trailing in three matches and tied in two others at the time seemed to be in serious danger of falling far behind on the...

    Son of Cool - New York Times (New York Times)
    IN high school the cool rich girls wore Esprit. They styled their blond hair in the slightly asymmetrical bob that could pass for Flock of Seagulls hip or, secured with a barrette, still look appropriate at the country club. They got cars for their 16th birthdays.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 12:00 PM  

    Cool Cars From Avis (carpages) Travellers to America now have


    Cool Cars From Avis (carpages)
    Travellers to America now have the opportunity to emulate the stars and drive one of the coolest cars of the moment. Avis Rent A Car has added the prestigious Hummer - bling choice of rap star 50 Cent1 and King of Cool England football captain David Beckham1 - to its car rental fleet.

    www.delawareonline.com The News Journal A firsthand look at 'the cool stuff God does' (Delaware Online)
    I caught about every third word of Irma Huerse's prayer. It was a prayer of thanks, in Spanish.

    Cleaner the better, Martin says (Salt Lake Tribune)
    DOVER, Del. - Mark Martin is hoping his version of ''old-school racing'' will be the order of business Sunday at Dover International Speedway. Martin wants less squabbling, fewer cautions and more hard racing. He agrees with the position of NASCAR, which issued a series of fines, point reductions and threats of even greater punishment for future indiscretions after several drivers lost their

    posted by Charlie Cory at 10:00 AM  

    Huge Ford RecallFord Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million


    Huge Ford Recall
    Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Woods, U.S. Team Keep Cool, Close (Washington Post)
    When Tiger Woods almost went down to one knee after his second shot on the sixth hole, wincing from the pain of a sudden muscle spasm in his upper back, an American team that was trailing in three matches and tied in two others at the time seemed to be in serious danger of falling far behind on the...

    Latest Local News... - Peterborough Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More (The Evening Telegraph)
    The fear of crime can have a devasating effect. That is why The Evening Telegraph has launched a major campaign to encourage you, our readers, to join us in reclaiming the streets.

    Examine Used Cars for Flood Damage (Washington Post)
    When the floodwaters finally recede on the Gulf Coast, no doubt there will be thousands of water-damaged cars that will flood the used-car market.

    Opera Company Takes To The Sky At Aero Club Luncheon (The Town Crier)
    Hot cars were on the ground and cool planes were in the air last Sunday at the South Florida Opera Company s first-ever Air Show Luncheon held at the Wellington Aero Club s Pilot House.

    Cleaner the better, Martin says (Salt Lake Tribune)
    DOVER, Del. - Mark Martin is hoping his version of ''old-school racing'' will be the order of business Sunday at Dover International Speedway. Martin wants less squabbling, fewer cautions and more hard racing. He agrees with the position of NASCAR, which issued a series of fines, point reductions and threats of even greater punishment for future indiscretions after several drivers lost their

    posted by Charlie Cory at 8:00 AM  

    City using prisoners to clean up overgrown lots (Dothan Eagle)


    City using prisoners to clean up overgrown lots (Dothan Eagle)
    It was a scene right out of the classic 1960's prison movie Cool Hand Luke - minus the ankle chains and shotgun toting road boss with the mirrored sunglasses.

    2005 Monterey Historics
    A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Cool Cars From Avis (carpages)
    Travellers to America now have the opportunity to emulate the stars and drive one of the coolest cars of the moment. Avis Rent A Car has added the prestigious Hummer - bling choice of rap star 50 Cent1 and King of Cool England football captain David Beckham1 - to its car rental fleet.

    Latest Local News... - Peterborough Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More (The Evening Telegraph)
    The fear of crime can have a devasating effect. That is why The Evening Telegraph has launched a major campaign to encourage you, our readers, to join us in reclaiming the streets.

    Hybrids Are Hot
    Carmakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
    Ann Job

    What do we do when a pollie like Latham 'goes postal'? (The Age)
    IN THE United States, they had a term for the kind of behaviour Mark Latham has displayed. They called it "going postal". The US Postal Service was renowned as a hierarchical organisation that failed to address conflict and where frustrated workers frequently lost their cool.

    Examine Used Cars for Flood Damage (Washington Post)
    When the floodwaters finally recede on the Gulf Coast, no doubt there will be thousands of water-damaged cars that will flood the used-car market.

    Huge Ford Recall
    Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Martin Wants 'Old-School Racing' at Dover (AP via Yahoo! News)
    Mark Martin is hoping his version of "old-school racing" will be the order of business Sunday at Dover International Speedway.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 6:00 AM  

    Cool Cars From Avis (carpages) Travellers to America now have


    Cool Cars From Avis (carpages)
    Travellers to America now have the opportunity to emulate the stars and drive one of the coolest cars of the moment. Avis Rent A Car has added the prestigious Hummer - bling choice of rap star 50 Cent1 and King of Cool England football captain David Beckham1 - to its car rental fleet.

    New Jeep Concepts
    Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    2005 Monterey Historics
    A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Examine Used Cars for Flood Damage (Washington Post)
    When the floodwaters finally recede on the Gulf Coast, no doubt there will be thousands of water-damaged cars that will flood the used-car market.

    MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
    The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
    compiled by MSN Autos

    posted by Charlie Cory at 4:00 AM  

    Martin hoping for 'old-school racing' at Dover (Sports Illustrated) DOVER,


    Martin hoping for 'old-school racing' at Dover (Sports Illustrated)
    DOVER, Del. (AP) -- Mark Martin is hoping his version of "old-school racing" will be the order of business Sunday at Dover International Speedway. Martin wants less squabbling, fewer cautions and more hard racing.

    "Roll Bounce" starts fresh, but proves it's as borrowed as the rental skates it rolled in on. (Richmond.com)
    Who will win your vote for Lieutenant Governor? "Roll Bounce" starts fresh, but proves it's as borrowed as the rental skates it rolled in on. Remember when roller skating was cool? After "Roll Bounce" the memories will have to suffice.

    Examine Used Cars for Flood Damage (Washington Post)
    When the floodwaters finally recede on the Gulf Coast, no doubt there will be thousands of water-damaged cars that will flood the used-car market.

    2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
    MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Mr. Boom Boom joins ranks of unsafe drivers (St. Petersburg Times)
    It's the wee hours of the morning and Mr. Boom Boom has arrived. I know this because my walls and windows are rattling again as Mr. Boom Boom makes his way down the entrance to my subdivision, his way-cool car stereo blaring bass all the way to his parents' home, a few streets over.

    Cool Cars From Avis (carpages)
    Travellers to America now have the opportunity to emulate the stars and drive one of the coolest cars of the moment. Avis Rent A Car has added the prestigious Hummer - bling choice of rap star 50 Cent1 and King of Cool England football captain David Beckham1 - to its car rental fleet.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 2:00 AM  

    Examine Used Cars for Flood Damage (Washington Post) When the


    Examine Used Cars for Flood Damage (Washington Post)
    When the floodwaters finally recede on the Gulf Coast, no doubt there will be thousands of water-damaged cars that will flood the used-car market.

    Huge Ford Recall
    Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Martin Wants 'Old-School Racing' at Dover (AP via Yahoo! News)
    Mark Martin is hoping his version of "old-school racing" will be the order of business Sunday at Dover International Speedway.

    Frankfurt Motor Show Favorites
    Public days for this huge auto show run through September 25, and concept cars continue to be a big draw. Our editors pick their ten favorites.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    posted by Charlie Cory at 12:00 AM  

    Friday, September 23, 2005

    Latest Local News... - Peterborough Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property,


    Latest Local News... - Peterborough Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More (The Evening Telegraph)
    The fear of crime can have a devasating effect. That is why The Evening Telegraph has launched a major campaign to encourage you, our readers, to join us in reclaiming the streets.

    What do we do when a pollie like Latham 'goes postal'? (The Age)
    IN THE United States, they had a term for the kind of behaviour Mark Latham has displayed. They called it "going postal". The US Postal Service was renowned as a hierarchical organisation that failed to address conflict and where frustrated workers frequently lost their cool.

    Git-R-'Dome': Larry the Cable Guy first comedian to perform in UNI-Dome since 1978 (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
    CEDAR FALLS --- Blue Collar comedian Larry the Cable Guy gets along great with Iowa fans, on one condition. "We don't talk football, we just tell jokes," he says in his tell-tale drawl. "I like Iowa. Everybody's cool."

    Mr. Boom Boom joins ranks of unsafe drivers (St. Petersburg Times)
    It's the wee hours of the morning and Mr. Boom Boom has arrived. I know this because my walls and windows are rattling again as Mr. Boom Boom makes his way down the entrance to my subdivision, his way-cool car stereo blaring bass all the way to his parents' home, a few streets over.

    "Roll Bounce" starts fresh, but proves it's as borrowed as the rental skates it rolled in on. (Richmond.com)
    Who will win your vote for Lieutenant Governor? "Roll Bounce" starts fresh, but proves it's as borrowed as the rental skates it rolled in on. Remember when roller skating was cool? After "Roll Bounce" the memories will have to suffice.

    MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
    The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
    compiled by MSN Autos

    Cool Cars From Avis (carpages)
    Travellers to America now have the opportunity to emulate the stars and drive one of the coolest cars of the moment. Avis Rent A Car has added the prestigious Hummer - bling choice of rap star 50 Cent1 and King of Cool England football captain David Beckham1 - to its car rental fleet.

    2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
    MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    posted by Charlie Cory at 10:00 PM  

    Latest Local News... - Peterborough Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property,


    Latest Local News... - Peterborough Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More (The Evening Telegraph)
    The fear of crime can have a devasating effect. That is why The Evening Telegraph has launched a major campaign to encourage you, our readers, to join us in reclaiming the streets.

    Son of Cool - New York Times (New York Times)
    IN high school the cool rich girls wore Esprit. They styled their blond hair in the slightly asymmetrical bob that could pass for Flock of Seagulls hip or, secured with a barrette, still look appropriate at the country club. They got cars for their 16th birthdays.

    Examine Used Cars for Flood Damage (Washington Post)
    When the floodwaters finally recede on the Gulf Coast, no doubt there will be thousands of water-damaged cars that will flood the used-car market.

    Git-R-'Dome': Larry the Cable Guy first comedian to perform in UNI-Dome since 1978 (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
    CEDAR FALLS --- Blue Collar comedian Larry the Cable Guy gets along great with Iowa fans, on one condition. "We don't talk football, we just tell jokes," he says in his tell-tale drawl. "I like Iowa. Everybody's cool."

    2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
    MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    "Roll Bounce" starts fresh, but proves it's as borrowed as the rental skates it rolled in on. (Richmond.com)
    Who will win your vote for Lieutenant Governor? "Roll Bounce" starts fresh, but proves it's as borrowed as the rental skates it rolled in on. Remember when roller skating was cool? After "Roll Bounce" the memories will have to suffice.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 8:00 PM  

    Mr. Boom Boom joins ranks of unsafe drivers (St. Petersburg


    Mr. Boom Boom joins ranks of unsafe drivers (St. Petersburg Times)
    It's the wee hours of the morning and Mr. Boom Boom has arrived. I know this because my walls and windows are rattling again as Mr. Boom Boom makes his way down the entrance to my subdivision, his way-cool car stereo blaring bass all the way to his parents' home, a few streets over.

    Git-R-'Dome': Larry the Cable Guy first comedian to perform in UNI-Dome since 1978 (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
    CEDAR FALLS --- Blue Collar comedian Larry the Cable Guy gets along great with Iowa fans, on one condition. "We don't talk football, we just tell jokes," he says in his tell-tale drawl. "I like Iowa. Everybody's cool."

    Tanker Cars Jump the Tracks (WTOL News 11)
    SOUTH TOLEDO -- People in south Toledo are now back in their homes after several tanker cars in a freight train jumped the tracks. It happened around midnight at Hawley and Whittier, not far from Libbey High School in south Toledo.

    Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
    Nissan models dominated all others in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Frankfurt Motor Show Favorites
    Public days for this huge auto show run through September 25, and concept cars continue to be a big draw. Our editors pick their ten favorites.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    posted by Charlie Cory at 6:00 PM  

    What do we do when a pollie like Latham 'goes


    What do we do when a pollie like Latham 'goes postal'? (The Age)
    IN THE United States, they had a term for the kind of behaviour Mark Latham has displayed. They called it "going postal". The US Postal Service was renowned as a hierarchical organisation that failed to address conflict and where frustrated workers frequently lost their cool.

    Examine Used Cars for Flood Damage (Washington Post)
    When the floodwaters finally recede on the Gulf Coast, no doubt there will be thousands of water-damaged cars that will flood the used-car market.

    Mr. Boom Boom joins ranks of unsafe drivers (St. Petersburg Times)
    It's the wee hours of the morning and Mr. Boom Boom has arrived. I know this because my walls and windows are rattling again as Mr. Boom Boom makes his way down the entrance to my subdivision, his way-cool car stereo blaring bass all the way to his parents' home, a few streets over.

    Rita Causes New Flooding in New Orleans (AP via Yahoo! News)
    Hurricane Rita's steady rains sent water pouring through breaches in a patched levee Friday, cascading into one of the city's lowest-lying neighborhoods in a devastating repeat of New Orleans' flooding nightmare.

    New Jeep Concepts
    Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Cool Cars From Avis (carpages)
    Travellers to America now have the opportunity to emulate the stars and drive one of the coolest cars of the moment. Avis Rent A Car has added the prestigious Hummer - bling choice of rap star 50 Cent1 and King of Cool England football captain David Beckham1 - to its car rental fleet.

    Tanker Cars Jump the Tracks (WTOL News 11)
    SOUTH TOLEDO -- People in south Toledo are now back in their homes after several tanker cars in a freight train jumped the tracks. It happened around midnight at Hawley and Whittier, not far from Libbey High School in south Toledo.

    Son of Cool - New York Times (New York Times)
    IN high school the cool rich girls wore Esprit. They styled their blond hair in the slightly asymmetrical bob that could pass for Flock of Seagulls hip or, secured with a barrette, still look appropriate at the country club. They got cars for their 16th birthdays.

    2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
    MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
    Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
    Mike Meredith

    posted by Charlie Cory at 4:00 PM  

    Examine Used Cars for Flood Damage (Washington Post) When the


    Examine Used Cars for Flood Damage (Washington Post)
    When the floodwaters finally recede on the Gulf Coast, no doubt there will be thousands of water-damaged cars that will flood the used-car market.

    Cool Cars From Avis (carpages)
    Travellers to America now have the opportunity to emulate the stars and drive one of the coolest cars of the moment. Avis Rent A Car has added the prestigious Hummer - bling choice of rap star 50 Cent1 and King of Cool England football captain David Beckham1 - to its car rental fleet.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 2:00 PM  

    Latest Local News... - Peterborough Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property,


    Latest Local News... - Peterborough Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More (The Evening Telegraph)
    The fear of crime can have a devasating effect. That is why The Evening Telegraph has launched a major campaign to encourage you, our readers, to join us in reclaiming the streets.

    Git-R-'Dome': Larry the Cable Guy first comedian to perform in UNI-Dome since 1978 (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
    CEDAR FALLS --- Blue Collar comedian Larry the Cable Guy gets along great with Iowa fans, on one condition. "We don't talk football, we just tell jokes," he says in his tell-tale drawl. "I like Iowa. Everybody's cool."

    Examine Used Cars for Flood Damage (Washington Post)
    When the floodwaters finally recede on the Gulf Coast, no doubt there will be thousands of water-damaged cars that will flood the used-car market.

    A Pox on My Child: Cool! (Washington Post)
    When Trish Thackston's 7-year-old son, Connor, broke out with chickenpox recently, she quickly scheduled play dates with four families over the next four days at their Alexandria house. Chickenpox is a highly infectious disease that causes tiredness and fever in addition to its blister-like...

    Huge Ford Recall
    Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    posted by Charlie Cory at 12:00 PM  

    Tanker Cars Jump the Tracks (WTOL News 11) SOUTH TOLEDO


    Tanker Cars Jump the Tracks (WTOL News 11)
    SOUTH TOLEDO -- People in south Toledo are now back in their homes after several tanker cars in a freight train jumped the tracks. It happened around midnight at Hawley and Whittier, not far from Libbey High School in south Toledo.

    Chinese cars snatch spotlight at Frankfurt auto show (USA Today)
    Among the buzz at the Frankfurt Auto Show, which runs through Sunday, is the appearance for the first time here of Chinese cars. Also a big attention-grabber: Cool new Mini concept car.

    Retail sales hit record in July with strong sales of cars, food, furniture (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
    TORONTO (CP) - Surging auto sales, fuelled by employee-pricing discounts, helped kick retail sales into overdrive in July, as spendthrift Canadians eagerly forked out a record $31.3 billion during the month.

    www.delawareonline.com The News Journal Hybrid heaters cool fuel bills (Delaware Online)
    After a summer of heat waves, hurricanes and high gas prices, the promise of cooler months ahead would seem to offer some relief -- until it's time to turn on the heater.

    A Pox on My Child: Cool! (Washington Post)
    When Trish Thackston's 7-year-old son, Connor, broke out with chickenpox recently, she quickly scheduled play dates with four families over the next four days at their Alexandria house. Chickenpox is a highly infectious disease that causes tiredness and fever in addition to its blister-like...

    Mr. Boom Boom joins ranks of unsafe drivers (St. Petersburg Times)
    It's the wee hours of the morning and Mr. Boom Boom has arrived. I know this because my walls and windows are rattling again as Mr. Boom Boom makes his way down the entrance to my subdivision, his way-cool car stereo blaring bass all the way to his parents' home, a few streets over.

    A world beneath the earth (San Francisco Chronicle)
    The key was turned, the gate unlocked, and we entered an underground world that few have seen. Ahead were miles of tunnels, rooms, shafts and connectors. It was hot and dry outside, but here the air was cool and moist.

    2005 Monterey Historics
    A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    posted by Charlie Cory at 10:00 AM  

    Huge Ford RecallFord Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million


    Huge Ford Recall
    Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Son of Cool - New York Times (New York Times)
    IN high school the cool rich girls wore Esprit. They styled their blond hair in the slightly asymmetrical bob that could pass for Flock of Seagulls hip or, secured with a barrette, still look appropriate at the country club. They got cars for their 16th birthdays.

    Tanker Cars Jump the Tracks (WTOL News 11)
    SOUTH TOLEDO -- People in south Toledo are now back in their homes after several tanker cars in a freight train jumped the tracks. It happened around midnight at Hawley and Whittier, not far from Libbey High School in south Toledo.

    A world beneath the earth (San Francisco Chronicle)
    The key was turned, the gate unlocked, and we entered an underground world that few have seen. Ahead were miles of tunnels, rooms, shafts and connectors. It was hot and dry outside, but here the air was cool and moist.

    MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
    The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
    compiled by MSN Autos

    The Post-Star :: Local News (Post-Star)
    Balloon launches: It's all good, weatherwise ... GLENS FALLS -- Your weekend forecast: Mix of cool mornings and afternoon sun absolutely perfect for hot-air ballooning.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 8:00 AM  

    Hybrids Are HotCarmakers that used to downplay the viability of


    Hybrids Are Hot
    Carmakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
    Ann Job

    posted by Charlie Cory at 6:00 AM  

    Chinese cars snatch spotlight at Frankfurt auto show (USA Today)


    Chinese cars snatch spotlight at Frankfurt auto show (USA Today)
    Among the buzz at the Frankfurt Auto Show, which runs through Sunday, is the appearance for the first time here of Chinese cars. Also a big attention-grabber: Cool new Mini concept car.

    A Pox on My Child: Cool! (Washington Post)
    When Trish Thackston's 7-year-old son, Connor, broke out with chickenpox recently, she quickly scheduled play dates with four families over the next four days at their Alexandria house. Chickenpox is a highly infectious disease that causes tiredness and fever in addition to its blister-like...

    Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
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    Retail sales hit record in July with strong sales of cars, food, furniture (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
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    The Post-Star :: Local News (Post-Star)
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    Examine Used Cars for Flood Damage (Washington Post)
    When the floodwaters finally recede on the Gulf Coast, no doubt there will be thousands of water-damaged cars that will flood the used-car market.

    Tanker Cars Jump the Tracks (WTOL News 11)
    SOUTH TOLEDO -- People in south Toledo are now back in their homes after several tanker cars in a freight train jumped the tracks. It happened around midnight at Hawley and Whittier, not far from Libbey High School in south Toledo.

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    posted by Charlie Cory at 4:00 AM  

    Examine Used Cars for Flood Damage (Washington Post) When the


    Examine Used Cars for Flood Damage (Washington Post)
    When the floodwaters finally recede on the Gulf Coast, no doubt there will be thousands of water-damaged cars that will flood the used-car market.

    www.delawareonline.com The News Journal Hybrid heaters cool fuel bills (Delaware Online)
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    Tanker Cars Jump the Tracks (WTOL News 11)
    SOUTH TOLEDO -- People in south Toledo are now back in their homes after several tanker cars in a freight train jumped the tracks. It happened around midnight at Hawley and Whittier, not far from Libbey High School in south Toledo.

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    posted by Charlie Cory at 2:00 AM  

    The Post-Star :: Local News (Post-Star) Balloon launches: It's all


    The Post-Star :: Local News (Post-Star)
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    Tanker Cars Jump the Tracks (WTOL News 11)
    SOUTH TOLEDO -- People in south Toledo are now back in their homes after several tanker cars in a freight train jumped the tracks. It happened around midnight at Hawley and Whittier, not far from Libbey High School in south Toledo.

    Chinese cars snatch spotlight at Frankfurt auto show (USA Today)
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    posted by Charlie Cory at 12:00 AM  

    Thursday, September 22, 2005

    A Pox on My Child: Cool! (Washington Post) When Trish


    A Pox on My Child: Cool! (Washington Post)
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    Hybrids Are Hot
    Carmakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
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    Examine Used Cars for Flood Damage (Washington Post)
    When the floodwaters finally recede on the Gulf Coast, no doubt there will be thousands of water-damaged cars that will flood the used-car market.

    Cool Cars From Avis (carpages)
    Travellers to America now have the opportunity to emulate the stars and drive one of the coolest cars of the moment. Avis Rent A Car has added the prestigious Hummer - bling choice of rap star 50 Cent1 and King of Cool England football captain David Beckham1 - to its car rental fleet.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 10:01 PM  

    Chinese cars snatch spotlight at Frankfurt auto show (USA Today)


    Chinese cars snatch spotlight at Frankfurt auto show (USA Today)
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    Retail sales hit record in July with strong sales of cars, food, furniture (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
    TORONTO (CP) - Surging auto sales, fuelled by employee-pricing discounts, helped kick retail sales into overdrive in July, as spendthrift Canadians eagerly forked out a record $31.3 billion during the month.

    A world beneath the earth (San Francisco Chronicle)
    The key was turned, the gate unlocked, and we entered an underground world that few have seen. Ahead were miles of tunnels, rooms, shafts and connectors. It was hot and dry outside, but here the air was cool and moist.

    Son of Cool - New York Times (New York Times)
    IN high school the cool rich girls wore Esprit. They styled their blond hair in the slightly asymmetrical bob that could pass for Flock of Seagulls hip or, secured with a barrette, still look appropriate at the country club. They got cars for their 16th birthdays.

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    Tanker Cars Jump the Tracks (WTOL News 11)
    SOUTH TOLEDO -- People in south Toledo are now back in their homes after several tanker cars in a freight train jumped the tracks. It happened around midnight at Hawley and Whittier, not far from Libbey High School in south Toledo.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 8:00 PM  

    Son of Cool - New York Times (New York Times)


    Son of Cool - New York Times (New York Times)
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    Tanker Cars Jump the Tracks (WTOL News 11)
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    Git-R-'Dome': Larry the Cable Guy first comedian to perform in UNI-Dome since 1978 (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
    CEDAR FALLS --- Blue Collar comedian Larry the Cable Guy gets along great with Iowa fans, on one condition. "We don't talk football, we just tell jokes," he says in his tell-tale drawl. "I like Iowa. Everybody's cool."

    Chinese cars snatch spotlight at Frankfurt auto show (USA Today)
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    Cool Cars From Avis (carpages)
    Travellers to America now have the opportunity to emulate the stars and drive one of the coolest cars of the moment. Avis Rent A Car has added the prestigious Hummer - bling choice of rap star 50 Cent1 and King of Cool England football captain David Beckham1 - to its car rental fleet.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 6:00 PM  

    Cool Cars From Avis (carpages) Travellers to America now have


    Cool Cars From Avis (carpages)
    Travellers to America now have the opportunity to emulate the stars and drive one of the coolest cars of the moment. Avis Rent A Car has added the prestigious Hummer - bling choice of rap star 50 Cent1 and King of Cool England football captain David Beckham1 - to its car rental fleet.

    Son of Cool - New York Times (New York Times)
    IN high school the cool rich girls wore Esprit. They styled their blond hair in the slightly asymmetrical bob that could pass for Flock of Seagulls hip or, secured with a barrette, still look appropriate at the country club. They got cars for their 16th birthdays.

    Chinese cars snatch spotlight at Frankfurt auto show (USA Today)
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    Retail sales hit record in July with strong sales of cars, food, furniture (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
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    posted by Charlie Cory at 4:00 PM  

    COOL 2 NIGHT (New York Newsday) Tonight: Mostly clear with


    COOL 2 NIGHT (New York Newsday)
    Tonight: Mostly clear with lows in the mid 60s. ... Alternate side parking rules in effect. ...

    posted by Charlie Cory at 2:00 PM  

    Ford Launches Hybrid Initiative (Washington Post) Ford Motor Co. jumped


    Ford Launches Hybrid Initiative (Washington Post)
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    A Pox on My Child: Cool! (Washington Post)
    When Trish Thackston's 7-year-old son, Connor, broke out with chickenpox recently, she quickly scheduled play dates with four families over the next four days at their Alexandria house. Chickenpox is a highly infectious disease that causes tiredness and fever in addition to its blister-like...

    Son of Cool - New York Times (New York Times)
    IN high school the cool rich girls wore Esprit. They styled their blond hair in the slightly asymmetrical bob that could pass for Flock of Seagulls hip or, secured with a barrette, still look appropriate at the country club. They got cars for their 16th birthdays.

    www.delawareonline.com The News Journal Hybrid heaters cool fuel bills (Delaware Online)
    After a summer of heat waves, hurricanes and high gas prices, the promise of cooler months ahead would seem to offer some relief -- until it's time to turn on the heater.

    Tanker Cars Jump the Tracks (WTOL News 11)
    SOUTH TOLEDO -- People in south Toledo are now back in their homes after several tanker cars in a freight train jumped the tracks. It happened around midnight at Hawley and Whittier, not far from Libbey High School in south Toledo.

    A world beneath the earth / Old coal mine offers tunnels to explore (San Francisco Chronicle)
    The key was turned, the gate unlocked, and we entered an underground world that few have seen. Ahead were miles of tunnels, rooms, shafts and connectors. It was hot and dry outside, but here the air was cool and moist. We turned a corner and the tunnel...

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    posted by Charlie Cory at 12:00 PM  

    www.delawareonline.com The News Journal Hybrid heaters cool fuel


    www.delawareonline.com The News Journal Hybrid heaters cool fuel bills (Delaware Online)
    After a summer of heat waves, hurricanes and high gas prices, the promise of cooler months ahead would seem to offer some relief -- until it's time to turn on the heater.

    Tanker Cars Jump the Tracks (WTOL News 11)
    SOUTH TOLEDO -- People in south Toledo are now back in their homes after several tanker cars in a freight train jumped the tracks. It happened around midnight at Hawley and Whittier, not far from Libbey High School in south Toledo.

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    Six-Figure Makeovers for Luxury Cars That Aren't Enough (Los Angeles Times)
    Henrik Fisker's business plan revolves around peeling off the exterior of a new Mercedes-Benz or BMW and ripping out most of the interior, then creating a head-turning exotic car from what remains.

    2005 Monterey Historics
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    COOL 2 NIGHT (New York Newsday)
    Tonight: Mostly clear with lows in the mid 60s. ... Alternate side parking rules in effect. ...

    Ford Launches Hybrid Initiative (Washington Post)
    Ford Motor Co. jumped on the hybrid-car bandwagon yesterday with a promise to boost production tenfold to 250,000 cars and trucks per year by 2010, a decision that moves hybrids closer to the mainstream of the U.S. auto market.

    Life in the Fast Lane (PR Web)
    Shelly Caolo is a dedicated mother, wife, and business professional who owns her own company and serves as Vice President of Marketing for American PPO, Inc. At first glance, you do not get the impression that this Dallas born-and-bred Texas beauty would have a fascination with cars or the incredible need for speed, but she does. [PRWEB Sep 22, 2005]

    posted by Charlie Cory at 10:00 AM  

    Certified Pre-Owned CarsAutomakers are doing a lot these days to


    Certified Pre-Owned Cars
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    COOL 2 NIGHT (New York Newsday)
    Tonight: Mostly clear with lows in the mid 60s. ... Alternate side parking rules in effect. ...

    Six-Figure Makeovers for Luxury Cars That Aren't Enough (Los Angeles Times)
    Henrik Fisker's business plan revolves around peeling off the exterior of a new Mercedes-Benz or BMW and ripping out most of the interior, then creating a head-turning exotic car from what remains.

    A Pox on My Child: Cool! (Washington Post)
    When Trish Thackston's 7-year-old son, Connor, broke out with chickenpox recently, she quickly scheduled play dates with four families over the next four days at their Alexandria house. Chickenpox is a highly infectious disease that causes tiredness and fever in addition to its blister-like...

    posted by Charlie Cory at 8:00 AM  

    Son of Cool - New York Times (New York Times)


    Son of Cool - New York Times (New York Times)
    IN high school the cool rich girls wore Esprit. They styled their blond hair in the slightly asymmetrical bob that could pass for Flock of Seagulls hip or, secured with a barrette, still look appropriate at the country club. They got cars for their 16th birthdays.

    Hybrids: More Power, Less Fuel (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
    With soaring gas prices jump-starting sales of the electric-gas cars, auto makers of all stripes can't get into the act fast enough

    Retail sales hit record in July with strong sales of cars, food, furniture (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
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    Monterey Auctions 2005
    More than $60 million worth of automobiles were sold in just a few days at auctions in Monterey.
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    posted by Charlie Cory at 6:00 AM  

    Red Line Train Separates Near Silver Spring Stop (Washington Post)


    Red Line Train Separates Near Silver Spring Stop (Washington Post)
    Moments after Red Line Train 107 rolled out of the Silver Spring Metro station yesterday morning, the first two cars broke away, marooning the rest of the train on tracks south of the station.

    A Pox on My Child: Cool! (Washington Post)
    When Trish Thackston's 7-year-old son, Connor, broke out with chickenpox recently, she quickly scheduled play dates with four families over the next four days at their Alexandria house. Chickenpox is a highly infectious disease that causes tiredness and fever in addition to its blister-like...

    Subtle creepiness propels 'Invasion' (Boston Globe)
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    posted by Charlie Cory at 4:00 AM  

    Red Line Train Separates Near Silver Spring Stop (Washington Post)


    Red Line Train Separates Near Silver Spring Stop (Washington Post)
    Moments after Red Line Train 107 rolled out of the Silver Spring Metro station yesterday morning, the first two cars broke away, marooning the rest of the train on tracks south of the station.

    Hybrids: More Power, Less Fuel (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
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    2005 Monterey Historics
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    Subtle creepiness propels 'Invasion' (Boston Globe)
    There's an awful lot of thunder cracking in the prime-time skies this season. Because as the networks try to creep us out with new supernatural dramas, a few drum-like peels always help things along. Lightning's good, too, especially if it's nighttime and something wicked -- and wicked cool -- this way comes.

    Six-Figure Makeovers for Luxury Cars That Aren't Enough (Los Angeles Times)
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    Chinese cars snatch spotlight at Frankfurt auto show (USA Today)
    Among the buzz at the Frankfurt Auto Show, which runs through Sunday, is the appearance for the first time here of Chinese cars. Also a big attention-grabber: Cool new Mini concept car.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 2:00 AM  

    Tanker Cars Jump the Tracks (WTOL News 11) SOUTH TOLEDO


    Tanker Cars Jump the Tracks (WTOL News 11)
    SOUTH TOLEDO -- People in south Toledo are now back in their homes after several tanker cars in a freight train jumped the tracks. It happened around midnight at Hawley and Whittier, not far from Libbey High School in south Toledo.

    Subtle creepiness propels 'Invasion' (Boston Globe)
    There's an awful lot of thunder cracking in the prime-time skies this season. Because as the networks try to creep us out with new supernatural dramas, a few drum-like peels always help things along. Lightning's good, too, especially if it's nighttime and something wicked -- and wicked cool -- this way comes.

    Aston Martin V8 Vantage Debuts
    Aston Martin chose the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance as the venue to make the North American debut of its sexy, new V8 Vantage sports car.
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    Red Line Train Separates Near Silver Spring Stop (Washington Post)
    Moments after Red Line Train 107 rolled out of the Silver Spring Metro station yesterday morning, the first two cars broke away, marooning the rest of the train on tracks south of the station.

    Retail sales hit record in July with strong sales of cars, food, furniture (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
    TORONTO (CP) - Surging auto sales, fuelled by employee-pricing discounts, helped kick retail sales into overdrive in July, as spendthrift Canadians eagerly forked out a record $31.3 billion during the month.

    COOL 2 NIGHT (New York Newsday)
    Tonight: Mostly clear with lows in the mid 60s. ... Alternate side parking rules in effect. ...

    posted by Charlie Cory at 12:00 AM  

    Wednesday, September 21, 2005

    Certified Pre-Owned CarsAutomakers are doing a lot these days to


    Certified Pre-Owned Cars
    Automakers are doing a lot these days to make used vehicles more appealing.
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    Hybrids: More Power, Less Fuel (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
    With soaring gas prices jump-starting sales of the electric-gas cars, auto makers of all stripes can't get into the act fast enough

    posted by Charlie Cory at 10:01 PM  

    Hybrids: More Power, Less Fuel (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK


    Hybrids: More Power, Less Fuel (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
    With soaring gas prices jump-starting sales of the electric-gas cars, auto makers of all stripes can't get into the act fast enough

    2005 Monterey Historics
    A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Chinese cars snatch spotlight at Frankfurt auto show (USA Today)
    Among the buzz at the Frankfurt Auto Show, which runs through Sunday, is the appearance for the first time here of Chinese cars. Also a big attention-grabber: Cool new Mini concept car.

    Certified Pre-Owned Cars
    Automakers are doing a lot these days to make used vehicles more appealing.
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    Subtle creepiness propels 'Invasion' (Boston Globe)
    There's an awful lot of thunder cracking in the prime-time skies this season. Because as the networks try to creep us out with new supernatural dramas, a few drum-like peels always help things along. Lightning's good, too, especially if it's nighttime and something wicked -- and wicked cool -- this way comes.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 8:00 PM  

    Certified Pre-Owned CarsAutomakers are doing a lot these days to


    Certified Pre-Owned Cars
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    Hornets to Play in Oklahoma City (Washington Post)
    The New Orleans Hornets will play 35 home games in Oklahoma City and six others in Baton Rouge, La. under terms of a temporary relocation agreement approved Wednesday.

    Aston Martin V8 Vantage Debuts
    Aston Martin chose the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance as the venue to make the North American debut of its sexy, new V8 Vantage sports car.
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    posted by Charlie Cory at 6:00 PM  

    Tanker Cars Jump the Tracks (WTOL News 11) SOUTH TOLEDO


    Tanker Cars Jump the Tracks (WTOL News 11)
    SOUTH TOLEDO -- People in south Toledo are now back in their homes after several tanker cars in a freight train jumped the tracks. It happened around midnight at Hawley and Whittier, not far from Libbey High School in south Toledo.

    Indonesia Warns of Possible Bird Flu Epidemic (Washington Post)
    JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 21 -- Indonesia could be on the brink of a bird flu epidemic if the virus continues to accelerate, the country's health minister warned Wednesday as the number of suspected cases in the capital continued to mount.

    China's Progress Causing Alarmingly Wide Income Gap (Washington Post)
    BEIJING, Sept. 21 --China's official media warned in chorus Wednesday that the gap between rich and poor has become alarmingly wide during two decades of economic liberalization, contributing to spreading unrest in towns and villages across the country.

    2005 Monterey Historics
    A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
    Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
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    posted by Charlie Cory at 4:00 PM