Convicted Texas Hit Man Executed Tuesday Sep 23, 2009
44-caliber pistol or distinctive car rims made in 1984 and evidently popular in Houston. No relatives of the victims chose to attend the punishment, and Coleman selected no personal witnesses to watch him die. (KWTX.com, TX)
Dog Costumes for Halloween - Design... Sep 20, 2009
One of the best accessories would be Doggle glasses with black rims and yellow lenses or get cheap black-rimmed sunglasses, take the lenses out, and find a way to attach the glasses with elastic. It s a group huggie first prize, for sure. (Suite101.com)
Loud music leads to teen's shooting in Antioch Sep 18, 2009
They were in a gold or gray, compact sedan that appeared to be 5 to 10 years old, had tinted windows and sported oversize rims and tires, Orman said. The wounded boy underwent surgery at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek and was in stable condition, authorities said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Start-up cost for local Boys & Girls Club: $400k Sep 17, 2009
Terrie Robinson wrote on Sep 16, 2009 10:16 AM:" because they had voted for higher sewage taxes. Now, did anyone ask them what the higher taxes was going to benefit(of course not). The people just don't want to shell out any more money except for getting high, drunk or getting rims or loud radio systems. Another thing is who in the community will be able to be a mentor at the "Boys and Girls" club. They don' t just need kids, they need mentors. And that just is slim picking around there. ".... (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Sit-down's with Sweeney Sep 17, 2009
It would also have shiny 20 inch rims with a red trim. Q: What's one of your favorite songs. (The Seahawk, NC)
Multicultural Festival highlights local diversity Sep 13, 2009
Customized cars parked on the grass showed a cultural mix -- everything from classic lowrider pickups with custom rims to super-sleek, color-coordinated, late-model Corvettes. "It's nothing like what I experience back home," said Jeremy Roeschlein of Wahkon, Minn. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Sixth Walk For Wishes Oct. 24 Sep 12, 2009
She said there had been wishes for everything from a trip to Disney World to the Atlanta Braves games, to Chad Magee's wish to have a truck refurbished with a paint job, rims and a stereo system. One little boy wanted nothing more than to ride a horse, and another just wanted swimming lessons, she said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Bobcat seen prowling around neighborhood near MSU-Billings Sep 8, 2009
The Rims provide habitat for cottontail rabbits, a favorite bobcat prey species, as well as a possible dwelling site under one of the area's large boulders. Because bobcats are generalists, dining on everything from rodents to birds and small mammals, they are found across Montana. (Montana Standard, MT)
With 2011 lockout feared, NFL Players told to save Sep 6, 2009
Late-model Mercedes, Lexuses, foreign sports cars and souped-up SUVs with fancy rims take up nearly every space ... "It's the extra things that everybody's talking about, like buying a whole bunch of big old necklaces and big old bracelets and huge fancy cars and putting rims on them.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Clunkers' afterlife Sep 4, 2009
MILLIS - At the end is a place where odometers are frozen in perpetuity, rust corrodes tireless rims, spider webs bloom from blackened mufflers, and old engines are drained and filled with a solution known as liquid glass, their death knell. In this dusty lot west of Boston, as in hundreds of other junkyards throughout the country, it is the literal end of the road for scores of bygone cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles. (Boston Globe)
Hazardous waste drop off planned Sep 4, 2009
Gasoline, car tires with or without rims, small truck tires with or without rims, antifreeze, brake fluid, wax polish, engine and radiator flushes, transmission fluid, car batteries. Items to bring from the yard/garden. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
From crammed to pristine clean, garages are extensions of ourselves Sep 4, 2009
The brothers build eco-friendly bikes out of vintage frames, giving them a dash of bright color and wicked wheel rims in finishes such as faux wood grain. Cisco says opening the business in his garage made great financial sense, especially for an untested venture such as theirs. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Vandals Admired, Katanga Mess Up at NUGS Congress Sep 4, 2009
Few hours later, rims of A4 sheets filled with legal terms began to fly from all directions towards the Judicial Committee. The Judicial Committee sat on the innumerable petitions and decided there were constitutional breaches in the formation of the vetting committee and therefore redirected the National Executive Committee (NEC) to again constitute a vetting committee for approval by CC. It was when NEC failed to act on the JCs directive that congress was asked to choose between two... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Bulletin Board Sep 1, 2009
Fees for tires: $5 for car tires and batteries, $2 for rims, and $20 for truck tires. Proceeds will benefit the library. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Rye police seek public’s help with 2 recent crimes Sep 1, 2009
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Where Did We Go Wrong Aug 30, 2009
That is not good new iberia, when we have our young peole with out work, with no skills of any kind, but they manage to find money to buy cadillacs, BMW's, Big trucks, with 24 inch rims, gold tooth, fancy clothes, drugs, beer, ect ... When we get a little money the first thing black people do is go buy rims for their cars, new vehicles when they knwo they dont need one. (New Iberia, LA)
USC's Mays stays in school for big senior year Aug 28, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) -Taylor Mays occasionally receives photos of shiny new cars with ostentatious rims, and he sometimes hears tales of landscaped McMansions in faraway suburbs. His former Southern California teammates haven't stopped tweaking and critiquing his decision to stay behind. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Trouble on the #143 Aug 23, 2009
Blue lights mounted under vehicles, crazy rims and lightning-bolt emblems are just a few of the blinged up accessories chavs use to turn their Fiestas into a Ferraris. The chav phenomenon extends outside the borders of England and they are sometimes known by other names. (iAfrica.com)
Fed up with lazy people Aug 22, 2009
to cane cutter wrote on Aug 21, 2009 7:55 AM:" I myself am a "farmers daughter" and darn proud of it; my dad taught us the worth of a dollar and always to help ones in need not in need of a handout...i admire every word you have written, and I'm a single mother of 1 never could get assistance so it really p's me off to see these women with 14 kids, 2 full baskets of crap and driving a brand new tahoe WITH $2000 rims but live in a $2 house....i worked since 15 and finished college while raising... (New Iberia, LA)
Just Swipe That Card Aug 17, 2009
When these ladies leave the store they get in these cars with those pertty rims with those little bitty tires and go to those apt ... Shinny cars, rims, pop and candy this is America is there a law against that ... I don't have rims, I wish I did. (New Iberia, LA)
Founder says mobile tire service is all about convenience Aug 16, 2009
Inside his truck, the tires are removed from the rims and replaced with new white-walled Continentals ... Convenience and time savings are the central selling points for Rolling Rims Mobile Tire Changing Service, a Burlington-based start-up that launched last spring ... Though several small mobile tire-changing companies operate in car-obsessed California, Rolling Rims founder Steve Nugent seems to be the first to try the concept in Boston. (Boston Globe)
Police search for man in morning shooting Aug 15, 2009
It also had large chrome rims and smoke stack style exhaust pipes near the back window. At about 2:30 a.m., a 23-year-old man said he and his brother were driving east on Gordon Highway when the driver of the truck pulled alongside him and began shooting, the e-mail stated. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Winchester resident founds Rolling Rims, New Englands first mobile tire-changing service Aug 13, 2009
Winchester resident founds Rolling Rims, New Englands first mobile tire-changing service - Winchester, MA - The Winchester Star ... Rolling Rims saves you time ... Winchester resident founds Rolling Rims, New Englands first mobile tire-changing service. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
A Cool Way to Make Architecture Pay: Ice Cream! Aug 12, 2009
It is a tricked-out former postal wagon with a Barbie-pink custom roof, shiny wheel rims (acquired at an auto body shop in East L.A.) and lots of photos of famous buildings, including Louis Kahn's concrete-heavy Salk Institute in nearby San Diego. The menu, naturally, is totally architectural: a rotating selection of made-to-order ice cream sandwiches in flavors such as "Mintimalism," "Louis Kahntaloupe" and "Frank Behry" (in honor of the architect who designed the city's luminous Walt Disney... (Time.com)
• All you need to know about clunker trade-ins Aug 9, 2009
It also leaves me wondering about the guy who bought my last truck, which featured a Chevy bed, a Toyota cab, and Chevy rims. Wherever he is now, I hope that guy wises up and trades in the Frankenstein for a Ford Focus. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Chopper revs fans’ motors Aug 8, 2009
It features Air Force blue rims, a riveted gas tank shaped like a Raptor, exhaust pipes routed under the rear fender and over the rear tire and custom made mirrors in the shape of jets. Mackey is a retired 22-year career Army veteran who lives in Davenport, Iowa. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Stimulus funds helped states economy8:22 pm | (No comments posted.) Aug 8, 2009
I cleaned up the body, rebuilt the 232 straight-six engine and bought a used pair of big rear tires on chrome rims. A classmate whose dad bought him a new Camaro of course also had to have a Craig Powerplay eight-track player to replace the standard model that came in his car from the Chevrolet factory. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Buckeye police: Serial scam artists steal from elderly couple Aug 6, 2009
They also have been seen in a dark-colored car with chrome rims, and a newer-model Chevrolet Silverado truck with chrome rims and a temporary registration tag, authorities said. If someone encounters people matching their description, they should call police immediately, Harris said. (AZCentral -- News)
Air Force Bike on display Friday at mall (31) Aug 6, 2009
The motorcycle is 10 feet long and is modeled after the F-22 Raptor, complete with Air Force symbol rims, riveted gas tank, Raptor exhausts and rearview mirrors in the shape of jets. Reader Comments The comments below are from readers of Democratherald. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Antonio Cromartie flagged by Chargers for tweet complaining about camp grub, fined $2,500 Aug 5, 2009
That's half a new set of rims or something. Those had better be some powerful words and they better be reaching a lot more than the 40,000 people I have right now. (FOX61, CT)
Nugent Rolls out new business Aug 5, 2009
Steve Nugents Rolling Rims provides a different spin on tire service ... I have invested over $50,000 so far in trucks and equipment and truly believe this is the next big thing said Nugent of his new company, Rolling Rims ... Nugent s continued optimism leads him to believe Rolling Rims will be successful. (Burlington Union, MA)
i.e. distribution Reaches a Footwear Licensing Agreement for DADA Footwear & DADA Supreme in North America Aug 4, 2009
A few to note, the Sprees, designed with a scale model of Latrell Sprewells custom Lexani Spinner rims from his car built into the side of the shoe. Chris Webbers all chrome shoe is one of the top 10 shoes worn in an All Star game to date. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
End of the freak show? Aug 3, 2009
On a recent afternoon, passersby stopped, open-mouthed, to gaze as a giant 1959 Cadillac cruised down Surf Avenue, its Batman-style black tail fins and white wheel rims recalling a long-gone era of fantasy and confidence. A man in string vest turned to onlookers and announced: "That time ain't ever coming back. It ain't coming back.". (iAfrica.com)
Nothing comes between a lady and her classic coupe Aug 3, 2009
The car was fire engine red with chrome rims, the headlights sat on top of the bumpers, the windshield wipers extended down from the top and it had a cool license plate holder with red glass that said "Dodge." I fell for her, she had so much character ... My father-in-law started to move the five Dunlop tires with Crager rims and called me over as he stood on the second story balcony. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Having a blast Jul 26, 2009
It also, on occasion, will do miscellaneous projects such as bed frames, tire rims, or horse trailers, said Peggy Ritter, owner. Both (sand and soda blasting) have their places, said Greg Ritter, owner. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Arash MarkaziACTION SPORTS Jul 25, 2009
"I was turning 15 and getting my permit and I remember thinking I needed to get my car some rims and some tint," says Manuel. "So I won the first heat and I thought that's enough for one tire. Then I won another one, so I can get some rims. Then I won another, so I can get a radio. You know you have to have a little something to push you.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Underplay the X7 way Jul 23, 2009
" Kraus shot the band against a green screen, and will soon add flashy images of futuristic, customized cars. "We're shooting tachometers and speedometers and car imagery -- rims, wheels, engines, custom-designed seats," he said. "We'll take all those creative design elements for the background and also incorporate a female model a little. Everything is being done tastefully and very artistically. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Suzuki pins hopes on small SUV Jul 22, 2009
But it does have low profile tires on 17-inch rims. Both versions will a 2-liter engine that produces 150 horsepower, up from 143, a 2 mile-per-gallon fuel economy improvement. (AZCentral -- Business)
Yuman sees similarities between GM and British Leyland Jul 21, 2009
PHOTO BY JARED DORT/YUMA SUNGOURLEY IS IN THE process of restoring his Triumph TR6, using all original parts, including the rims. Other Articles in this Category. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Ford fans gather for annual show Jul 20, 2009
"Those aren't the original rims," he said pointing to the tires, "and the steering wheel is different." He also changed the car's original Rangoon red color, which was too orange for his taste, and swapped out the engine and transmission. Simonson said he started with the mechanics first, then the interior, and ended with the exterior. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Homer area mine played role in World War II Jul 16, 2009
"Chromite is beginning to be more and more recognized as an important alloy in steel composition possessing a rust-defying quality... Particularly in demand by automobile manufacturers, it was started by the Ford company, making exclusive use of chrome in headlight rims and door edgings.". But the operation didn't take off during the Great Depression years, and again, competition with chrome mines in Turkey and South Africa were listed as the reason. (Juneau Empire)
Authorities rounding up inoperable eyesores Jul 15, 2009
Devils Advocate wrote on Jul 14, 2009 11:02 AM:" I can just picture it $1000 rims on a $200 Dodge Daytona. ". Louie wrote on Jul 14, 2009 12:22 PM:" Good job getting them off the street. Now...cars parked in one's front yard, unless you are washing it, makes the neighborhood look like a ghetto. How about ending that practice, which seems to be the norm these days. ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Hold on tight and go for a ride Jul 14, 2009
"Some of the old recipes you see are anything from equal parts of cognac, Cointreau and lemon, to 60 millilitres of cognac, 30 millilitres of Cointreau and 15 millilitres of lemon juice. Some come with sugar rims and others without.". It's a bit of a forgotten classic, he says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A once-great affair stuck in park Jul 12, 2009
His indifference to the automobile is shocking to his car-obsessed father, Leo, whose most prized possession is a silver 2004 Chevy Silverado, customized with rims, a sound system, and exhaust pipes. My dad can get flustered when he ll try to talk to me about car things, and I end up just staring back at him with a blank face because I can t seem to grasp their importance, Kaufmann said. (Boston Globe)
Bear, the chicken Jul 12, 2009
He eats the rims first, as fast as he can, and then he chews slowly on the glass pieces, savoring them. Obviously, he prefers human food to metal or glass, but he doesn't beg. (Montana Standard, MT)
DIY Production In 'Second Life' Factory Jul 8, 2009
What type of wheel rims. They can choose from a variety of models as they please. (Science Daily)
A motorcycle unlike any other Jul 7, 2009
The tires and rims are from Texas. The oil tank, headlight and brakes are from Florida. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Tan Chong expects higher car sales Jul 7, 2009
Other added features include a sports suspension system, 17-inch rims and black leather seats. The Impul-tuned Sylphy 2. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Watchdog Reports Jul 5, 2009
Dec. 30 (UNION-TRIBUNE) : A few months before the October wildfires barreled though Rancho Bernardo, San Diego firefighters left notices throughout the neighborhood urging people to trim brush from the canyon rims near their homes. But Fire-Rescue Department inspectors never followed up to make sure the job had been done. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Teen wishes for new wheels Jul 1, 2009
While a new set of tires was not Austin's first choice, he was just as beaming to finally have his truck boosted up on 20-inch rims. "It feels good, really good," Austin said while standing next to his wheels shortly before he helped his older brother -who works at Capital City Motorworx - install them. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
- Car show draws crowd (13) Jun 30, 2009
news4me wrote on Jun 28, 2009 10:23 AM:" I bet the guy next to the lowrider is on parole or something. Those rims are stolen. I bet he dosn't even have car insurance for that piece of sh!t car. ". levis daddy wrote on Jun 28, 2009 9:48 AM:" hey zunigaits downtown calexico all there is is dirty walls dont blame the iv press for that !!!elcalifornio us "coconuts" can't participate because you guys have already bought all the 1500 dollar regals and put 500 dollar rims on them and call them... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Push and shove Jun 25, 2009
Strongman challenges included pulling wooden sleds filled with weights (and teammates) and sprinting while holding car tires complete with rims. The challenges didn't scare off the football players and neither did the sweltering heat and high humidity. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Gilroy Man Shot Multiple Times In Drive-By Jun 25, 2009
The victim told officers that two people inside a brown Honda with chrome rims and tinted windows drove him while he was walking, police said. Police said the shooter was a Hispanic man, about 20 years old with a shaved or bald head. (KSBW 8, CA)
•Rash of car break-ins in CG area Jun 24, 2009
Vehicle break-ins have been on the rise since the beginning of June, and the thieves have even been brazen enough to put nearly a half-dozen vehicles up on blocks this year to strip off tires with custom rims, Cox said. Subscribers, to read full story. (The Daily Journal)
Volvo, Audi take on BMW Jun 22, 2009
But the ride quality on the optional big rims and the stuttery low-speed progress are significant hiccups. Audi can do better - just go and drive the 2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Michelin out to promote fuel-saving tyres Jun 20, 2009
Sales of the tyres have exceeded our target by 50% since their launch, he says, adding that the tyres were for vehicles in the middle to upper range segment, which comprised wheel rims of 15 inches and above ... We have a 25% share of the upper segment, which comprises tyres for rims between 16 and 18 inches, he says, adding that the price of its tyres range from RM120 to over RM1,000. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Blues artist Smokin' Joe brings style to Awesome Biker Nights Jun 19, 2009
But sometimes when I watch these awards ceremonies, I think it sends a message to kids that all you have to do is bust a rhyme and put some rims on their cars and they're ready for success. "With retirement age looming on the horizon, Kubek said touring can take a toll."It only gets old when one tries to get from Point A to Point B," he said. "But it's weird for us to have too much time off. (Sioux City Journal)
Cars Race-O-Rama Announced Jun 2, 2009
In addition, players are now able to modify Lightning McQueen's wheels, rims, hood, side skirt, rear bumper, spoiler and paint with special customization features, giving Lightning a personalized style and look that has never been seen before. As players compete in this high-speed, racing adventure game, they will be able to utilize Lightning McQueen's newly designed drifting abilities and perform "Kachow" poses for enthusiastic reporters and fans encountered throughout the game. (IGN PS2)
Groups ask EPA to ban lead tire weights Jun 2, 2009
5 million pounds of lead weights that drop off tire rims and onto U.S. roads every year, according to a coalition of environmental groups that filed the petition. Once the lead weights hit the road, they can be picked up by children or eaten by wildlife. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A 1965 Ford Falcon gets a hot-rod makeover Jun 1, 2009
The car looked worse than ever, as two of the tires had come off the chrome rims as it was unloaded from the trailer. Randy (my boss) looked at it and said "You paid two hundred dollars to deliver this heap?" Back in Sonoma we rebuilt the carburetor and bought a new battery, and I replaced most of the fluids except for the differential, which I promptly burned up. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sketch Released In Lakewood Abduction Attempt May 30, 2009
The car used in the incident is described as a newer white Chrysler 300 with flashy rims. Copyright 2009 by. (KIRO TV, WA)
Rivalries good for racing May 29, 2009
His tires and rims were torn up. He broke a shock and his frame was bent. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Lafayette School redevelopment on schedule May 28, 2009
The basketball court will be resurfaced and new basketball rims, boards and a bike rack will be installed during the summer. Its going to be very nice, said Couture. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
19-year-old wounded in Modesto drive-by shooting May 24, 2009
Witnesses described the car as a blue or green sedan with shiny rims, possibly a Crown Victoria or similar vehicle, Cloward said. Showing: lect. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Police Blotter: Saturday, May 23, 2009 May 23, 2009
A Crane man reported someone he knew took four chrome rims, four tires and a video camera worth a total of $3,900 between January and April at Wheel Zone, 4812 Andrews Highway. Reader Comments Many of you have expressed concerns about some of the harsh anonymous comments from readers. (Odessa American, TX)
