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LAS VEGAS -- The judge in O.J. Simpson's robbery and kidnap trial in Las Vegas isn't going to ask prospective jurors if they think Simpson is a murderer ... Simpson and co-defendant Clarence Stewart are accused of robbing two sports collectibles dealers at a Las Vegas hotel last year ... Nevada Highway Patrol troopers stopped the NFL Hall of Famer on Interstate 15 south of Las Vegas on Sunday. (Click2Houston, TX)
Jury selection begins in Simpson robbery trial Sep 9, 2008
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Nearly a year after O.J. Simpson walked into a casino hotel room intent on reclaiming some sports memorabilia, he and his lawyers walked into a courthouse Monday to pick jurors for his robbery-kidnapping trial. The fallen NFL star, actor and advertising pitchman, and his remaining co-defendant, Clarence "C.J" Stewart, a 54-year-old golfing buddy, have both pleaded not guilty to 12 charges stemming from a heated encounter last September with two sports collectibles dealers... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Millionaire who had wife killed may get new trial Sep 9, 2008
Lita was to buy household items such as groceries from this, plus personal things such as clothing, gifts, gasoline and haircuts ... Sullivan also would leave the couple's cars with near-empty tanks, forcing Lita to buy gas when she drove, Allen said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Speaking your mind can be trouble Sep 7, 2008
So Commissioner Joe Bowles goes to the Richmond County Republican Party breakfast and says exactly what he thinks about Commissioners Alvin Mason's and Corey Johnson's city gasoline usage, the abolition of God from the public schools, city employees and other matters while a tape recorder is running ... He apologized in a letter to the newspaper, but that didn't stop Commissioner J.R. Hatney from putting an item on last week's commission agenda to discuss those comments, along with Commissioner... (The Augusta Chronicle)
City of Kirkland, WA Positions Itself as a Staycation Destination Sep 6, 2008
Kirkland, WA (PRWEB) September 6, 2008 -- As gas and airline ticket prices surge higher, taking a "staycation" has become the buzz word for singles, couples, and families looking for a vacation that doesn't break the bank. With so many destination possibilities for Washington and Oregon residents, the waterfront city of Kirkland, Washington is encouraging staycation travelers to "Fall in Love with Kirkland.". (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
PetroWorth Reports on Frac Operations at Green Gables #3 Well in Prince Edward Island Sep 5, 2008
Less than 50% of the frac fluids and small amounts of natural gas have been recovered to date during these testing operations ... It has been repeatedly demonstrated in multiple North American basins that developing tight gas sands and shales requires a focused effort over an extended period of time ... PetroWorth Resources Inc. is a junior oil and gas exploration company with extensive onshore properties in Eastern Canada. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Sep 4, 2008
LASVEGAS-PROJECT (Buhler, Las Vegas Sun) -- LAS VEGAS: Wet Las Vegas plans afflicted by credit crunch, grandiosity ... SCOOTERMANIA (Guy, Fresno Bee) -- With great gas mileage, scooters surge in popularity ... STARGAZING (Fink, Las Vegas Sun) -- Stargazing. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Businesses booming despite economy Sep 2, 2008
Businesses under new management or ownership include Henderson-Boone Insurance which is now owned by Mechanics Bank, and the Exxon (across from Hardees) and Shell (formerly Cousins) gas stations which are now owned by Kangaroo Express, a convenience store chain based in Sanford, North Carolina. Two popular Pontotoc County restaurant also have changed owners. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Strapped for cash, some in New... Sep 1, 2008
"The thing is," he continued, "most people don't have cars to leave, don't have money for gas. Pay for a hotel for that long? I mean, you have to do whatever you have to do, and I guess I'm gonna stay and work.". Though Maspero wasn't doing half the business it usually does, customers were still coming in for $2 clam buckets. (CNN -- Law)
Classifieds 8/30/08 Aug 31, 2008
8-5 Craftsman 21" push SP mower, household girls clothes 6T to Jr. Longaberger baskets, yard decor, bicycles, exercise equipment, commercial picnic table w/umbrella, antique iron fence advertising signs, lots of collectibles. 815-844-4571. 11770 E. North Road,GARAGE SALES3 Family Garage sale, Girls clothing infant to 3T, also 14-16 Misses Sz. Sm, Med , Dresser, knick knacks, kitchen ware, Too much to list.GARAGE SALES 320 W. North Street Friday 8-5:30 Saturday 8-2 Lots of kids' clothes CHEAP!... (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Garage Sales Aug 30, 2008
Craftsman 21" push SP mower, household girls clothes 6T to Jr. Longaberger baskets, yard decor, bicycles, exercise equipment, commercial picnic table w/umbrella, antique iron fence advertising signs, lots of collectibles. 815-844-4571. 11770 E. North Road, 3 Family Garage sale, Girls clothing infant to 3T, also 14-16 Misses Sz. Sm, Med , Dresser, knick knacks, kitchen ware, Too much to list.320 W. North Street Friday 8-5:30 . Saturday 8-2 Lots of kids' clothes CHEAP! Girls 0-4T, Boys 0-24 mo.... (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Labor Day weekend on one tank of gas Aug 29, 2008
With gas prices hovering around 4 per gallon, most folks are staying close to home this summer meaning it might be a good time to brush off that Montana road map and see some of the more nearby attractions ... The only criteria we used is that they should be within the range of a tank of gas, or between 300 and 400 miles, depending on your rig ... Afterward, jump back in the car, turn right onto Highway 279, and you ll be back in Helena in about an hour, with a little gas still in the tank. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
What is that smell? Target! Aug 29, 2008
Bill Rights wrote on Aug 27, 2008 4:56 PM:" I'd rather wear a gas mask to shop target than deal with the disgruntled staff and shoddy Chinese merchandise at Walmart! " ... MontroseResident wrote on Aug 25, 2008 6:31 AM:" I passed gas! But look at the bright side. At least it wasn't $4 a gallon! ". (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Threshermen’s Reunion Schedule Aug 28, 2008
Daily attractions will include the General Store, a 1900 country school house, a Singer saw mill, the 1910 era Blacksmith Shop, and 1920 Conoco Gas Station. Veneer and shingle mill, corn shelling and hit/miss engines will be onsite each day. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Ryanair passengers on plunge jet say crew did not know what to do Aug 27, 2008
You don t feel a rush of gas. All it s doing is enriching the low-pressure air. (Times Online)
St. Clair Airport Isn't What It Was Aug 27, 2008
To our horror there was no gas either. We ended up going back to the Sullivan Airport, rented a car to get lunch and spent time in town. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Working poor Aug 24, 2008
They never leave Kings County -- not even to visit Fresno -- in order to save gas ... It would have been really easy for me to wrap up my week of training at Cobra Kai iN las Vegas by writing something funny about the whole experience. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Backyard Escapes Won't Break Summer Travel Budget Aug 23, 2008
(ARA) - In the wake of airfare increases and rising gas prices, many Americans are seeking creative ways to fulfill their urge to travel. By choosing destinations that are close to home and accessible on one tank of gas, travelers can easily track their expenses while enjoying the travel experience. (Pekin Times, IL)
Collectibles come out at 'road show' Aug 23, 2008
But the coolest-looking item was a World War II-era gas mask, complete with helmet ... "I thought the gas mask," she said, as she was heading out, "but I have a friend who does antiques, so I'll just do that.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
MDA Opens First National Online Auction to Benefit Jerry's Kids Aug 22, 2008 New Farmers Market brings local produce to Wassaic Aug 22, 2008 Treasure Hunters Roadshow turns collectibles into cash Aug 21, 2008 Hudson Keynotes Aug 21, 2008 The real McCoy Aug 21, 2008 What's up downtown? Aug 21, 2008 Editorial: The Elephant never forgets to give—now let’s give back Aug 20, 2008 Glacier Park: The next century - All kinds of fun lines drive to park Aug 20, 2008 How to choose a chiropractor Aug 19, 2008 Lebel's Old West Auction quits Cody Aug 19, 2008 Letters from the war Aug 17, 2008 Canton Councilman Thinks Colbert Is A Sucker Aug 16, 2008 Phelps trading card skyrockets in value to $500 Aug 15, 2008 Threshing Bee runs through Aug. 17 Aug 15, 2008 Threshing Bee Aug 15, 2008 Top stories for the week Aug 15, 2008 High energy costs hike consumer prices in July Aug 15, 2008 Classified 8/13/2008 Aug 14, 2008 Record photo by Jonathan David Phillips The Anson Flea has been approved by the Wadesboro Town Council. Aug 14, 2008 In the News: Aug. 7 Aug 13, 2008 Bee attitude: Sycamore's annual steam show and threshing bee starts Thursday Aug 11, 2008 REGION: Fitting 'slow food' into a fast-paced life Aug 11, 2008 Portsmouth area community calendar Aug 11, 2008 Old cast-iron pots may be valuable Aug 10, 2008 Antiques line the streets of Somerset Aug 10, 2008 Steve Cahalan: Gallery La Crosse to open around Labor Day Aug 10, 2008 Auction houses report weakness in spending Aug 10, 2008 Taunting the bear Aug 10, 2008 Shade & Son auction is bittersweet for longtime owners Aug 9, 2008 Collector Pays Hunk O' Cash For Elvis Jumpsuit Aug 8, 2008 Strapped shoppers turn to used furniture Aug 8, 2008 Plains, hometown of Jimmy Carter Aug 4, 2008 How to Host the Perfect Yard Sale Aug 4, 2008 Sold, not really Aug 3, 2008 Turkeys fly, elk graze and fog scares us Aug 2, 2008 Around the Tri-State Area this weekend Aug 1, 2008 Antique store closing doors Jul 31, 2008 City gears up for Hobo Days 2008 Jul 30, 2008 Bratchers Flea Market, located off of Elizabethtown Road in Leitchfield, has been in Carol Heffleys family for over 50 years. The business is open year- round and is known nationwide as a hot spot for tourists. Jul 29, 2008 Collector's Corner: Bargain hunting at Terry-Taylor Jul 29, 2008 A zeal for wheels Jul 28, 2008 Diversify Beyond Stocks And Bonds Jul 28, 2008 Comic-Con 2008 Ends Its Run Jul 28, 2008 Madison Co. bustling Jul 28, 2008 Now's the time to pull out your old photo albums and reminisce Jul 27, 2008 Travel briefs Jul 27, 2008 Backyard Escapes Won't Break Summer Travel Budget Jul 27, 2008 Save money on U.S., international travel Jul 26, 2008 Fort Payne, Ala., is scenic, cheap fun Jul 26, 2008 50 miles of mark-downs Jul 25, 2008 Somerset County chamber to hold 38th annual Antique Fair Jul 25, 2008 41st annual Western Ill. Threshers Show set Aug. 1-3 near Hamilton Jul 25, 2008 Bed and breakfast in Westford: Fitch House Jul 25, 2008 Community : Yesterday, today and tomorrow Jul 24, 2008 Diamond Head Sprinkler owner avoids a soaking Jul 23, 2008 Helen Gardiner, 70 Jul 23, 2008 SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Jul 22, 2008 N.I. Fair features lawn mower races Jul 22, 2008 Illicitly Be Jul 20, 2008 So much to see and do right here Jul 20, 2008 Black Bear Inn Jul 18, 2008 Street Hits eBay Hard Over Soft Guidance Jul 18, 2008 All-Star Game at home of Babe & Mick Jul 16, 2008 Trips through America's fight for freedom on less than a tank of gas Jul 16, 2008 Down on the farm takes on new meaning as agritourism produces new income for farmers Jul 16, 2008
"It's a way to get some fantastic items, or experience something unique that wouldn't otherwise be possible -- all while helping in the fight against muscle diseases." Some of the top celebrity items up for bid are: -- A Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon package with four VIP tickets to the 2009 Telethon in Las Vegas, a one-bedroom suite at the South Point Hotel, Casino nd a meet-and-greet with Jerry Lewis himself ... -- Four tickets to see "America's Got Talent" winner Terry Fator at the Las Vegas... (PR Newswire)
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A Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon package with four VIP tickets to the 2009 Telethon in Las Vegas, a one-bedroom suite at the South Point Hotel, Casino nd a meet-and-greet with Jerry Lewis himself ... Four tickets to see "America's Got Talent" winner Terry Fator at the Las Vegas Hilton and dinner with Terry after the performance ... Visitors can also bid on unique items such as a free year's worth of gas, a Honda Fit car and an Eli Manning autographed Super Bowl hat. (PNN Online)
"I've been seeing a lot of the same people every week. Also, with the gas prices right now in our country, I think people appreciate somewhere where they can buy food that's close to their homes," she said. Until further notice, the market will be ongoing throughout the fall and there are already plans for the event to return next spring. (Henrietta Post, NY)
One of the more unusual items the representatives bought was an original gas globe that went on old gas pumps. Mullen said they are a very collectible item. (Fairfield Daily Ledger, IA)
Bissonnette estimates that the trip burned 675 gallons of gas. WPI MEN SING- Hudson resident Peter Worrest and Marlborough resident Geoff Hook are in the Worcester Polytechnic Institute a cappella group, Simple Harmonic Motion, which will sing at Union Common, Marlborough, Saturday, Aug. 30 from 11 a.m. to noon. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Bearse figures she s saved about $100 in gas since she began using horsepower for business travel ... Even if the price of gas continues to fall, Bearse will continue banking with her animals. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
She said with the Internet, the poor economy, rising gas prices and two floods in the past eight years that destroyed everything stored in the basement of the shop, it was just time to make a change. Some say business has been slow since the June flood, others believe fairs and festivals across the Midwest steal the show in the summer, and others say it s just the time of year that they have a bad quarter. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Many of those frequent shoppers have admitted cutting down on their shopping trips because they just can t afford the journey with increased gas prices, thus cutting into the thrift store s sales profits that eventually make their way back to help the community. Besides gas being a thorn in the side of profits, there is the problem of a sluggish home sales market. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
And gas prices have stopped a lot of people from coming. Glacier is too far away for some folks. (Missoulian, MT)
This sound is a result of a pressure change in the joint and a small amount of gas from the joint capsule being released. It is not the bones making noise, it won t cause arthritis (old wives tale), and research has demonstrated significant health benefits when properly applied. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Lebel said high gas prices have contributed to many collectors not making the trip to Cody. I love the Riley Arena and they've treated me extremely well, he added. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
9 with gas tank $800, call 734-285-8656, 734-216-3453. . (The News-Herald)
Central Texas Wildfire Danger. Upload your favorite videos and pictures. (KWTX.com, TX)
This may be the summer of automotive angst, with soaring gas prices putting a crimp in the lifestyles of car-crazy Californians. Attorney General Michael Mukasey on Tuesday rejected the idea of bringing criminal charges against former Justice Department. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
STURGIS -- The 40th annual Black Hills Steam & Gas Threshing Bee will run Friday through Sunday, Aug. 15-17, on the Western Dakota Antique Club grounds east of Sturgis along Alkali Road ... What: 40th annual Black Hills Steam & Gas Threshing Bee. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
42nd AnnualButterfield ThreshermensSteam and Gas Engine Show ... Hundreds of beautifully restored gas engines running ... See these antiques running: tractors, steam engines, cars, gas engines, saw mill, broom making, veneer mill, duplicators, steam locomotive, steam threshing 10 acres of oats. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
REGIONAL As Americans look for ways to reduce their spending on gasoline while being environmentally minded, SUVs aren t the only garage occupants getting a hard look. People are also thinking about their gas-powered lawn mowers ... The mowers dirty the air and take fuel that costs nearly $4 a gallon, so when it comes to cutting the grass, many Massachusetts residents are cutting the gas. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
"We're investing our money in gas and groceries, so the extra stuff like clothes and shoes is really a luxury," Miranda said. The high inflation puts the Federal Reserve in even more of a bind, said economist Ken Beauchemin, also of Global Insight. (Los Angeles Times)
MISCELLANEOUS 300 FREE GAS. 1000 Famous restaurant coupons. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Not just at the flea market, she said, but also at local gas stations and restaurants. Article Rating. (Anson Record, NC)
REGIONAL Motorists in Massachusetts are seeing some relief at the pumps, with average gas prices falling by 6 cents a gallon in the past week ... 90 a gallon for regular, self-serve gas on Monday. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
The show itself, a celebration of the way farming used to be, prior to and throughout the 1920s and '30s, features about 20 old steam and early gas engines, many of which have been completely restored ... Threshing using steam engines and gas tractors ... Large gas engine display, with more than 275 various types on display. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
The city council has turned the place into a mini gas lamp district. It's ruined. (North County Times)
CLOUDY Monday August 11, 2008. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Q: I am having gas heat and air conditioning installed in my house and the furnace seems to be too large to fit through the existing scuttle as the unit will be placed in the attic ... That can work, but you want to be deadly afraid of a gas furnace in the attic ... There is one way a gas furnace (with a power exhaust) will work in an attic, and that is if the attic is completely surrounded by foam insulation and vapor barrier, with no ventilation and no air allowed in and out, except for the... (Boston Globe)
A few of our vendors from Virginia couldn t come, because of the gas prices. Gas prices did not seem to affect buying, or selling for that matter. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Troy s Gas is the new name of the former Independence bp convenience store at 23150 Whitehall Road, along Hwy. 121 in Independence, Wis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
As the economy improves and gasoline prices drop, though, auction houses should see improved business, said Nick Perna, economic adviser to Webster Bank and lecturer in economics at Yale University ... Travis Worrell, who runs Westport Auction with partner Kate Wanamaker, said summers usually are slow, but that gas prices have exacerbated it by cutting down on out-of-state visitors. (New Haven Register, CT)
Most strikingly, Russia has bluntly deployed its vast oil and gas resources to punish refractory neighbors like Ukraine, and reward compliant ones like Armenia. Today in Europe. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
And I can remember when we had 11 places to buy gas in this town. Like many small towns, Kansas, population around 850, is feeling the loss of the stores that once dotted the business district, but there s still a sense of neighborhood. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
With gas prices though the roof, you need to make every drop count. Find out how here. (Click2Houston, TX)
"It's just that things are more expensive. I'm spending more money at the grocery store. I'm spending more money on gas." ... " Since Phillips, the mother of three, decided to purchase used bunk beds, she has become interested in garage sales. She'd been planning to buy a house, but decided against it because she doesn't want to take on a mortgage at a time when the cost of everything - gas, groceries - is going up. Instead, she's looking to make her two-bedroom apartment more comfortable for... (AZCentral -- Home)
The Billy Carter Service Station Museum, in the gas station where he held court for locals and expounded on his views for the news media, is a joint project of several University of Georgia departments, the Plains Better Hometown Association and Billy's widow, Sybil. Carter owned the station from 1972 until he sold it in 1981, the same year he died of pancreatic cancer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
With more families tightening their belts this summer, many are looking for creative ways to turn their odds and ends into groceries and gas. But is there a secret to turning your cast-offs into cash. (ABC News)
At dawn's early light, I opened the garage door to haul the big stuff, the farmhouse table with four chairs, three-piece lawn furniture set and gas mower with catcher that works perfectly; out onto the driveway. At 5:30 a.m., the first car pulled up. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
They use natural gas to run the generators. When property owners sell their mineral rights to coal and gas companies in Pensylvania, the property owners are provided with free natural gas. (Juneau Empire)
Daily features include tractor plowing, steam power threshing, pony power threshing, straw baling, large and small sawmills, corn shelling, blacksmithing, gas engines,quilting, rug weaving and an old-time country bluegrass festival. Friday and Saturday. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
With money going to the increasing costs of gas, mortgages and food, less and less is available to spend freely on goods such as antiques and collectibles. DiMase collects most of his store s stock from prowling estate sales, which have also become less and less frequent, he said. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Linda Hughes, Foundation Board President and currator of the Hobo Museum explained that Side Door Pullman, Gas Can Paddy and Jungle Jack were all bridgers, which means they made the transition from steam engines to disel trains. Sidedoor's friend from Arizona called me, Linda Hughes said. (Forest City Summit, IO)
They will eat here, buy gas here, and stay in our hotels, added Heffley. We had a situation with one of the restaurants a few years ago. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
The price of gas goes up, up, then drops at a snail s pace ... It s good, clean fun and if you live locally, it doesn t cost much gas to get there. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Rising gas prices are putting a damper on the love affair Americans have with their cars ... And, since the cars run on dreams instead of gas, they'll never leave you crying at the pump. (Fresno Bee)
A private placement is an investment in a private business or enterprise, so the choices are myriad: restaurants, bowling alleys, farmland, oil and gas exploration and even green initiatives, like solar and wind power enterprises and water purification. One common denominator that runs through almost all of our self-directed retirement plan investors is the desire to learn as much as they can about the area in which they choose to invest. (Forbes)
Learn how to keep your family safe from this harmful gas. Like online video. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
A CVS pharmacy will be built where the Winn-Dixie gas station was ... New businesses have ranged from car dealerships to gas station-restaurant combinations, and hotels now line I-55 frontage road. (The Clarion-Ledger)
With gas prices so high, now's the perfect time to leave the car in park and take a trip down memory lane. Dust off your photo albums--or gather those stacks of photos or digital files you've been promising yourself you'll organize. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Nelson says they've stuck with their plans despite high gas prices and the low value of the dollar, and they're trying hard to offset the carbs from the suds with hiking. In August, they'll be starting their visit to England with a tour organized by Real Ale Walks in Somerset, where you trek between villages going to different pubs. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
(ARA) - In the wake of airfare increases and rising gas prices, many Americans are seeking creative ways to fulfill their urge to travel. By choosing destinations that are close to home and accessible on one tank of gas, travelers can easily track their expenses while enjoying the travel experience. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
With soaring gas and food prices, additional airline fees (from a checked bag to a Coke), and the declining U.S. dollar, it's becoming more difficult to travel on a budget ... Recently, there were more than 150 "Tanks a Lot" free gas offers on the Web site, and a two-night stay booked online by Sept. 1 and completed by Dec. 31 leads to a $50 bonus check ... Launched by the California Travel and Tourism Commission, the possibilities include gas cards, discounts, free nights and welcome packages. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
You can drive from metro Atlanta to this part of northeast Alabama and back on one tank of gas. Lodging at DeSoto State Park perfectly located to explore the area is less than $100 a night. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Gas stations, grocery stores and eateries also appreciated increases in sales. And Route 90 residents were able to clear their attics and closets. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Organizers already expect people from the tri-county area, Pittsburgh and Baltimore, but higher gas prices may also play in their favor, she said. They might not go to some of the shows that are farther away, she said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Smaller gas engines are exhibited. The growing village on the 80-acre grounds includes a post office and a gas station with antique pumps serving as headquarters for the antique car exhibitors. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
The unit is equipped with a microwave, coffeemaker, toaster, sink, refrigerator, and outdoor gas grill. A working fireplace is near a cozy living room area. (Westford Eagle, MA)
A trial date has been set for the Tomahawk teen accused of murdering a Tomahawk gas station attendant. SPORTS. (Forest Republican, WI)
A 1950s Esso gas pump is fitted with a color television broadcasting Fox News. In between the collection, floor-to-ceiling shelves are stocked with everything needed to construct a sprinkler system. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Generally considered a business genius, he was a pioneer in the oil and gas business, opened the first airport hotel in Canada, brought Kentucky Fried Chicken north of the 49th parallel, established Gardiner Farms, the racing stable and breeding farm, and was one of the original members of syndicate that owned Northern Dancer. "He didn't start with nothing," said a former business associate, referring to Mr. Gardiner's father, the late financier Percy Gardiner, "but he multiplied it many times... (Globe and Mail)
MERCER (Mercer, Media General -- Column) -- President Bush says he doesn't have a magic wand, so he "can't just say, 'low gas.' " Now he tells us. 650. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Awards will be presented for the following: oldest tractor; slow poke (normal operating), oldest working gas engine, chain hookup, working exhibit, wagon tongue hookup, powder puff driver and dead tractor roll. Quilt program. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
"Are you serious?" His answer was the roaring gas of the ambulance. We went out an open exit, one that I hadn't seen before. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Fish are jumpin' and the gas prices are high. But the good news is there is no need to drive long distances to have fun. (New Haven Register, CT)
Each room has a king-size bed with Ralph Lauren linens and a gas fireplace. A bedside binder lists hundreds of movies available to check out at the front desk. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Friday July 18, 2008 9:50 AM ET. And three, extend PayPal's leadership position in online payments, both on and off eBay. (SmartMoney)
I sat down the right field line and the crowd gasped when they posted the Yankee lineup ... If gas reaches ten bucks per gallon, general world anarchy is gonna play heavily into that rate ... If gas reaches ten bucks per gallon, general world anarchy is gonna play heavily into that rate. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
If gas prices are keeping you from hitting the road and you're staying closer to home this summer, here's a number of historical destinations you can reach on less than a full tank of gas. Betsy Ross House. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
"Farmers are working together more than ever to make packages, like wine trails and farm trails to draw people to rural areas that don't get so much traffic. It's nice for the economy of the whole area. The more our farms attract people, the more the rest of community benefits: the restaurants, stores, and gas stations in the area also enjoy increased revenue," she said. Ms. Chittenden said that although 22 counties in New York are involved in state agri-tourism programs, the state still needs... (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
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