Traffic Stop Nets Thousands In Stolen Car Parts May 24, 2008
A search of the vehicle turned up four 26-inch rims in the back seat and trunk that had just been reported stolen, police said. Two people in the car face a variety of charges. (7 KETV Omaha)
Crafton's home track advantage May 22, 2008
If it were basketball, he would know the soft spots in the floor, and how friendly the rims are. If it were baseball, he would know the prevailing wind helps balls hit to right, and how the ball bounces off the wall in left. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Starbucks Coffee Company and Secret Room Events Will Present a Caribbean Style Celebrity Gift Suite in Honor of the 2008 MTV Movie Awards May 21, 2008
Skin care from Hawaiian Tropic, health products from The Vitamin Shoppe, bath, body and skincare products from Butterfly Bodies, jeweled clothing and accessories from Bejeweled Apparel, exotic eco-tourism Mexican resort accommodations from The Enchanting Group, luxury hotel stays at The Valadon Hotel, pet drinking systems from Pet Tops, tote bags from Dungaree Dolly, free accommodations for your pet at Rover Kennel, cell phone accessories from Turtle Wireless, foot repair solutions from Yoga... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kids, Dogs, and Cars May 18, 2008
The two-tone Herm;s Veyron can be made in any color combination (Bugatti suggests chocolate and beige or chocolate and red), a grille made of interlocking Hs, and re-engineered wheel rims with what looks like stitching around the edges. But the piece de resistance is a leather interior that took Herm;s craftsmen up to eight weeks to hand stitch and then install in the Bugatti factory. (Time.com)
Honda Owners On Edge In El Paso May 18, 2008
They are going to take apart the rims and the v-tech engine. They will use what the can, she said. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Freedom from fuel May 17, 2008
Keep tire rims clean, which will keep brakes from wearing out as quickly. Bring bikes in for a tuneup once a year. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
A classic Schwinn cruiser May 17, 2008
" he says. Mathes was chosen as grand marshal for the Ranchos' Flatlander Parade. ERIC PAUL ZAMORA/THE FRESNO BEE The Schwinn Traveler bicycle that Fred Mathes bought in 1952 and still rides features all steel rims and stylized fenders. "I have a certain notoriety," Mathes said. "Or at least my bicycle does. " Share this story: | | Advertisement , or lect> Web Search powered by YAHOO! SEARCH ? Copyright 2008 The Fresno Bee. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Ahead: Big day for recycling May 16, 2008
The DPW will accept oil-based paint, epoxy paint, polyurethane, stains, varnishes, thinners, car batteries, fluorescent bulbs, tires without rims, elemental mercury, thermostats, mercury switches, thermometers, blood pressure units, flow meters, barometers and button cell batteries. Button cell batteries are found in watches, cameras, calculators, hearing aids and personal organizers. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Work begins on paving 101 in downtown May 14, 2008
By , Staff Writer Tuesday, May 13, 2008. World Photo by Alex Powers Oregon Department of Transportation plans, seen here Monday, illustrate the U.S. Highway 101 Coos Bay repaving project under way this summer. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
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The World Link: Work begins on paving 101 in downtown. Work begins on paving 101 in downtown. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Singles club May 14, 2008
He also displays both an understanding and contempt of gangsta culture when he raps: "Look at that car I drive, I whip it real good, Devos, titos, rims, ghost ridin' and it feels good. No, that ain't real hood." It's the kind of balanced package one might hope for from a modern rapper, and House Music has the crossover potential to make Rollie Pemberton a household name. Bad Kids/Leroy Faster, Black Lips. (Guardian Unlimited)
Police Blotter: May 13, 2008 May 13, 2008
An Odessa man reported rims and tires worth $1,710 were taken from his truck between 11 p.m. Thursday and 6 a.m. Friday in the 3700 block of Oakridge Drive. Reader CommentsMany of you have expressed concerns about some of the harsh anonymous comments from readers. (Odessa American, TX)
Perodua launches Nautica SUV May 10, 2008
Operating in full-time 4WD mode, the Nautica is fitted with 16-inch, five-spoke alloy rims wrapped with 215/65R16 tyres. The high profile rubbers provide a cushioned ride on the Nautica, as experienced during the test drive. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
If You're Planning a Trip to the Grand Canyon ... May 8, 2008
Admission is valid for seven days and gains you entrances to both the North and South Rims. Visiting the Skywalk (tel. (ABC News)
3 Louisville firms get city loans May 6, 2008
Black Widow Customs, 131 Promenade Court, $50,000 to help owners Lisa and Lee Varon open a business selling tires, rims, window tinting and other auto parts. Kentucky Theatre shops, 651 S. Fourth St., $15,000 to help owners George Stinson and Eddie Lewis install an elevator in their building, which houses a florist, bagel shop and wine store. (Louisville Business First, KY)
The debate over stereotypes in video games has become a no-win situation May 5, 2008
The series NBA: The Life alienates Priester because it shows basketball players using their salaries to buy rims and other materialistic goods. "When you're younger," says Priester, now a Boston University sophomore, "you're not cognizant of these stereotypes. As you grow older it becomes more and more glaring." Video games have long had a bad rap for stereotyping women and promoting violence. (Boston Globe)
Luxury for less lucre May 3, 2008
Our luxury choice is the Jetta SE, which gets a moonroof, 16-inch rims, a 10-speaker stereo, and heated leather seats ... CR-V EX-L FWD, $25,500 In cheaper trims, the CR-V is a solid vehicle. (Boston Globe)
Biker brotherhood May 3, 2008
"There could be idiots that block traffic [at intersections] so 50 guys can go through."He said the event has sometimes drawn "ghostriders" -- drivers in cars with 24-inch rims who jump from behind the wheel and break-dance on the hood while the vehicle rolls down the street. The promise of the police presence left some Soul Brothers feeling that they are being singled out. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Voters should check the facts (800) May 2, 2008
wesley wrote on Apr 29, 2008 1:10 PM:" Ha Ha Ha Ha!!!! Good one coop!!! Truly , You said it right. Get out while you can people!!! I got out after 18 years and life is slowly changing.The only good job I ever had while living there was at Homes By Oakwood , and it was in Moore County!!! My youngest son stays there and I frequently (unfortunately) come to Richmond County and I haven't seen 750 million in investments!! I mean that is close to 1 BILLION dollars people!! Gee Wizzz!!!! As far as 250... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Engines to crank in Ellerbe races (5) May 2, 2008
Jake s Copperhead mower with its custom paint job, chrome rims and well-modified engine from 13 hp to nearly 50 hp is definitely super stock class. With its additional horsepower, he estimates it might be able to hit 65 mph on the highway. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
REGION: Japanese cars dominate North County's most-stolen list May 2, 2008
Most stolen cars towed to Duff's yard are otherwise drivable with little damage, he said, though sometimes the thieves strip the tires, rims and batteries. Persichilli said the task force has taken a more aggressive approach to targeting known car thieves, whom he said can be responsible for 15 to 30 thefts a month. (North County Times)
DOT ramps up projects for summer in Valley May 2, 2008
People are ruining rims and tires on that road, Smith said. Work on Bogard is part of the Mat-Su Pavement Rehabilitation Program a program that began in 2007, Smith said. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
The Recycling Corner: April 24 Apr 23, 2008
Also: rechargeable batteries, pesticides and rodent poisons, paint thinner, urethanes, oil- or enamel-based paints, weed killers and fertilizers, cleaning solvents and caustic cleaners, photo chemicals, antifreeze, kerosene, diesel and waste motor oil, partially filled aerosol cans (empty aerosol cans may be recycled curbside), auto and household batteries (read household battery statement below), fluorescent bulbs, auto tires (OK on rims) and propane tanks. What not to bring. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Logan police sport new N.O.V.A. car Apr 21, 2008
The 2006 Dodge Police Interceptor Charger has chrome rims and a bold paint job on its side and hood to symbolize the newly employed N.O.V.A. education program that replaced D.A.R.E, a drug, education and resistance curriculum used in Logan schools for nearly 20 years. N.O.V.A. stands for Nurturing, Opportunity, Values and Accountability. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Wagon on steroids Apr 18, 2008
Never mind the red paint job, the wagon is bulked up to almost cartoon-like proportions with such exclusive styling cues as an air dam-style front fascia with fog lamps, mesh-style upper and lower grilles, rear fascia, rear spoiler, 18-inch alloy rims, larger rocker mouldings, body-colour door handles, mirror caps and rear licence plate surround, plus the obligatory SS badges on the front doors and rear liftgate. Some of that flashiness carries over inside. (National Post)
Java junkies report lean 'Roll Up the Rim' season Apr 16, 2008
We] made some new friends and rolled up enough rims to make you wonder if anyone ever wins anything ... Some patrons in Atlantic Canada suspect Hortons workers of stealing winning cups after St. John's resident Bernard Delaney was quoted in local papers insisting that he saw tooth marks on one of his rims in March. (Globe and Mail)
Recession road trip Apr 12, 2008
While only a handful of the ruins can be visited on ranger-guided tours, most of the significant structures can be viewed from overlooks along roads that wind along the canyon rims ... Drives along both the north and south rims of the canyons, however, lead to overlooks with grand views of rock formations such as the twin 245-metre-tall pinnacles of Spider Rock. (Globe and Mail)
Police Investigate Overnight Shooting Apr 11, 2008
Police are looking for a dark-colored Dodge Magnum with dark tinted windows and 22-inch rims in connection with the shooting ... Posted by: GOOFING OFF Location: KILLEEN on Apr 10, 2008 at 02:41 PM Hey my mom has a dark colored Dodge Magnum with 22in rims ... Posted by: Jessica Location: Killeen on Apr 10, 2008 at 12:15 PM MMMM no offense, but there alot of dark colored Dodge Magnums w/22in rims in Killee. (KWTX.com, TX)
Drive it Forever Apr 6, 2008
A. Buy new rims, ones smaller in diameter. I would look for salvage rims ... Then buy new tires to fit the rims, but with a higher profile and the same rolling radius. (Boston Globe)
Star cluster takes name from Egyptian queen Apr 5, 2008
When the cluster passes almost directly overhead around 1 a.m. local daylight time, there is little to be seen of the Milky Way itself; for it then runs completely around the horizon and is most always obliterated by the thicker layer of haze that perpetually rims the horizon. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Technology)
The MINI Clubman arrives Apr 5, 2008
Both Clubmans feature 17-inch rims with run-flat tyres as standard. The Clubman will be available in no less than 10 body colours two non-metallic colours called Chili Red and Pepper White, as well as the additional metallic colours - Astro Black, Sparkling Silver, British Racing Green, Pure Silver, Lightning Blue, Dark Silver, Laser Blue and Hot Chocolate (the last, exclusive only to the Clubman). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Steel Strips Wheels gets 1.1 bln rupees Renault order Apr 2, 2008
1 billion rupees for wheel rims from French car maker Renault (RENA.PA: , , ). The order is for supply of around one million wheel rims over five years ... The company expect its export to grow over 200 percent in the current fiscal to 425,000 wheel rims, it said in a statement. (Reuters India)
clicking here Apr 2, 2008
Most of the time, damages only amount to bent rims, but Holt said he s seen worse this winter. We had a woman who had to be at least 90 hit one, and it shredded her tire, Holt said. (Lima News, OH)
2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP Apr 2, 2008
The GXP package also includes a standard six-speed automatic transmission with "tap up, tap down" manual shift control, polished 18-inch rims with 50-series Goodyear Eagle RS-A performance tires, unique hood with twin pressed-in "aero scoops," dual exhaust tips jutting out of the rear valance, and projector-style fog lamps leading the way up front. The suspension's been lowered and tuned to be firmer, too. (BusinessWeek)
Hold on a nanosecond Mar 30, 2008
Working in giant laboratories in the rims of extinct volcanoes under the command of chief executives wearing eye patches and stroking fluffy white genetically engineered pussycats, mad scientists are trying to find ways to secretly insert nanoparticles into the human food chain. James Bond isn't going to come to the rescue. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Photo by Tom MacCallum/Daily Journal Ed Snyder restored this metal Railway Express Agency baggage cart donated to the Richmond County Historical Society for placement at the restored Seaboard Railroad Depot now at U.S. 74 Business and U.S. 1, Rockingham. Mar 29, 2008
Snyder said the rubber rims on the metal wheels are all original and in good shape. His friends at the Aberdeen and Rockfish Railroad in Aberdeen sand-blasted the metal cart to prepare it for painting. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Thieves eye precious car parts Mar 29, 2008
Gone were 50 aluminum rims and 33 catalytic converters ... 75 POUND AND HAVE 380LB ENGINE THATS $285 PLUS THE EXTRA $100 FOR THE SHELL AT SCRAP YARD PLUS $50 FOR THE 4 ALUM RIMS PLUS $40 FOR THE CAT UPTO $75 DEPENDS ON THE CATS.. (Peoria Journal Star)
Thousands flock to Spring Bling Mar 29, 2008
The theme of this year's Spring Bling is Rides, Rims and Runways. And the stage was set with all three. (The Palm Beach Post)
Recycling Corner: March 27 Mar 27, 2008
What to bring: Rechargeable batteries (household alkaline batteries made after 1994 do not contain mercury, and may be disposed of in the trash), pesticides and rodent poisons, paint thinner, urethanes, oil or enamel-based paints, weed killers and fertilizers, cleaning solvents and caustic cleaners, photo chemicals, antifreeze, kerosene, diesel and waste motor oil, partially filled aerosol cans (empty aerosol cans may be recycled curbside), auto and household batteries (see household battery... (Brookline TAB, MA)
The burden of being a champ Mar 27, 2008
The rubber that meets our road is on air-soles not tire rims. Personalized refreshments. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Return of bling in Pakistan Mar 20, 2008
An unveilingThe parliament's parking lot was crowded Wednesday with new sport utility vehicles festooned with flashy tire rims and hood ornaments. Women in bright colors clogged past in heels and huge designer sunglasses. (MSNBC -- International)
Big Rig Rollover Prompts Road Closure Mar 20, 2008
Rosas said he was hauling dozens of chrome rims to a company in Long Beach when the load shifted during the turn. Some of his tires then blew out, he said. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
More power and doors| Mar 20, 2008
The newly designed front and rear air dams ("gills") in the front side panels are also tailored to the M3 Sedan, alongside the side-sills, rear-view mirrors, and light-alloy rims in typical BMW M design. It's a question of power. (iAfrica.com)
Fresno City's title defense gets derailed Mar 15, 2008
STOCKTON -- Fresno City College's dream of a second straight men's state basketball tournament title ended Friday high above the rims at the Spanos Center in Stockton. High-flying Los Angeles Trade Tech derailed the Rams 106-95 in the opening round of the California Community Colleges state championships. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Police suspect ring in rash of stolen '80s cars Mar 8, 2008
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Defaults soar on auto loans in pattern likened to mortgage crisis Mar 7, 2008
Last year, Chilcot, 21, bought the $15,000 car - a sweet ride with tinted windows and custom chrome rims, and a loan with $370 monthly payments that he could not afford on his $12 hourly wage at Home Depot. By the fall, facing mounting credit-card debt, student loans, and rent, he stopped paying the car bills. (Boston Globe)
Police Blotter: March 4, 2008 Mar 4, 2008
Most Commented Stories. 2008-03-04 00:01:00 The following is a list of felony criminal activities reported to the police. (Odessa American, TX)
Jones, Edison bust up Hawks Mar 1, 2008
Afterward, his team's eight-game winning streak having been blown back to Kern County, Lee addressed the media in awe: "It was kind of like pick your [defensive] poison and we took a lot of poison."Knowing his team was facing long odds against the D-II defending champion, Lee was hoping Jones and Co. might have trouble adjusting to Selland's NBA-type rims, which sit on backboards extended in open space as opposed to most high school standards stationed in front of walls ... "The depth perception... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Crumbling roads shake and rattle MDI drivers Feb 28, 2008
Cars have to slow to a crawl to keep from doing serious damage to their tires, rims or undercarriage. Many other streets and roads on Mount Desert Island are also in horrendous shape this winter. (Courier Publications, ME)
All in the family Feb 25, 2008
"It's stunning to look at as it sits on AMG rims," adds Mike, "and I've never seen another like it." When that special evening requires something just right for the occasion, this is the one that gets to go out. For Tom, the 1965 Thunderbird convertible has been pretty much a summer weekend car which he enjoys with his wife, two young sons and two dogs, all of whom fit easily into this block-long epitome of the 1960s American design maxim of longer, lower and wider. (San Francisco Chronicle)
$270 million jackpot Feb 23, 2008
Then I would git me sum of those nice spinner rims to go on my Double-Wide, don t hate me, and sum more spinner rims to go on my 1974 Country Squire. I ll be a dang chick magnent then. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Police: Mysterious Voice Answers Missing Pastor's Phone Feb 23, 2008
On Thursday, his 2007 black four-door Cadillac CTS with chrome rims and California license plate number 5YED361 was found at a parking lot in San Ysidro, according to San Diego police Lt. Manny Guaderrama. Guaderrama said that an attendant at the lot called to have the car towed. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Power with control| Feb 23, 2008
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Wooden supercar is faster than a Porsche Feb 22, 2008
The Splinter, which has a roll cage to protect the driver and stiffen the chassis, has a laminated wood veneer chassis and wooden wheel rims. Suspension is provided through laminated wooden arms and springs made from osage orange wood. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Reverend Vanishes After Going Shopping Feb 21, 2008
The 2007 black four-door Cadillac CTS has chrome rims and California license-plate number 5YED361. Anybody with information about Lanier's whereabouts is being urged to call the police at 619-929-9242 or 619-531-2000. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Potholes keep local repair shops busy Feb 21, 2008
He noted damage has ranged from alignment and front suspension issues to punctured tires and bent rims ... FS Farmtown Store Manager Mike Pehl said the "substantial problem" has left drivers with damaged tires and rims. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Dodge's minivan Journey worth taking Feb 16, 2008
There are three suspension packages -- a base system with 16-inch wheels, a touring version with 17-inch rims, plus a performance upgrade that includes 19-inch rims, a segment exclusive. I tested the latter two systems and found both impressive in their abilities to soak up all types of road surfaces and irregularities. (Driving.ca)
All-Star Basketball Game Isn't Just for the Pro's Feb 15, 2008
From individual rims to complete basketball systems, Lifetime Products helps players create a home court configured exactly to fit their needs. Whether it's a leisurely pick-up game or a three-on-three showdown, Lifetime's backboards, rims and poles are suitable for players of all heights and skill levels. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Letters to the Editor Feb 14, 2008
In response to the recent article on Adam Shepard's homelessness project: As an African-American living in an urban community, I take personal offense at the following remark, "Am I going to continue to go out to eat and put rims on my Cadillac? Or am I going to make some things happen in my life...?". This assumption that poor people are that way because they are lazy, bad money managers, or are spending their money on frivolous "luxuries" echoes the voice of many of the ignorant privileged. (Christian Science Monitor)
CVS store targeted by thieves Feb 14, 2008
He also said videos show a black vehicle with lowered, black rims and clear tail lights driven by a third person. Officers said they believe the vehicle to be a Honda Civic but also said it could be an older model of the Honda Accord. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
When Evil wins Feb 14, 2008
For example, the gas cap is a three spoke knock-off from a set of Krager rims, and the petcock (the part that controls the flow of fuel) is a hot water faucet. Most of the items were given to Puebla by customers who didn't need them or couldn't use them. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
'Why Again?' Feb 12, 2008
The most recent fire was hot enough to melt the rims of Miller's 60,000 car. It was also hot enough to melt a portion of a four-wheeler frame into a puddle of aluminum and scorch the vinyl siding on the outside of their attached garage. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
DPS: Pickup most stolen vehicle in ’07 Feb 8, 2008
According to Lanham, wheels fitted with huge rims present criminals a golden opportunity to strike. Trucks minus anti-theft systems and devices also appeal to thieves and burglars. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Preserving the past Feb 3, 2008
A framed, black-and-white photo of Wyatt's Service Station sits amid car rims, an ancient pop machine and tire shop necessities. In the picture, two Model Ts move in and out from under the tiled canopy. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
NASA's 'Chariot': New Lunar Hot Rod Feb 1, 2008
People aren't quite sure what to make of the bright-white vehicle with gold rims and gold trim that is a cross between an off-road vehicle and someone's fantasy hot rod. Photos. (ABC News)