Rides highlight bike festival (10) Oct 12, 2009
There will also be a raffle with prizes that include three city bikes, two bike bags, a massage and a hat signed by Lance Armstrong. "The Sonoma Valley is an increasingly friendly area for bike riders," Lupien said. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Its National Walk To School Day: Is your kid walking? Oct 8, 2009
(And what I mean by that is that would be a bit far for mom to carry two book bags. I ll happily walk three miles sans books bags ... 5 miles with no sidewalk OR walk 3 miles with 2 elementary kids bookbags (all heavy with their calculys books and latest dioramas)is too much. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Biking steers fashion Oct 4, 2009
Customers at Mission Bicycle tend to favor bags by San Francisco's Rickshaw and Chrome, said bike shop employee Sal Alioto, 23. "Personally, I shop those brands," he said, "because if you don't support the local companies and businesses, sooner or later they're not going to be there anymore.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Northeastern Crime Log Oct 1, 2009
When NUPD and Transit Police stopped the men for questioning, one man was uncooperative and swallowed several small bags of what appeared to be heroin. The man, 28-year-old Richard Lane, of Boston, was arrested. (Northeastern News, MA)
McKinney police reports Sep 30, 2009
Stolen Property: CURRENCY , PURSES/WALLETS/HANDBAGS ... Stolen Property: PURSES/WALLETS/HANDBAGS , PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION , CREDIT ... Stolen Property: MOTORCYCLE BUG SHIELD , MOTORCYCLE SIDE BAGS , OTHER OR. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
CAPITAL CULTURE: Mr. Obama's Chicago neighborhood Sep 23, 2009
Although Obama and the first family have spent little time in Chicago since packing their bags for the White House in January, their presence is still felt all around their old South Side neighborhood ... Although Obama and the first family have spent little time there since packing their bags for the White House in January 2009, their presence is still felt all around their old neighborhood ... Although Obama and the first family have spent little time in Chicago since packing their bags for... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Hope itll be a Dog day afternoon for LSU Sep 22, 2009
Oh, and to everyone going to the game this weekend, please join me in bringing some extra trash bags and encouraging their use by our less tidy fans. I ll be happy to call them out and even help them get started if that s what it takes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Letters for Saturday, September 19, 2009 (338) Sep 21, 2009
kauailady1 wrote on Sep 19, 2009 6:54 AM:" Borrow a broom and sweep it up. Pick up any trash in front of your feet. Trash bags strangle turtles and birds. PICK IT UP YOURSELF. We not they are the custodians. Shame. ". jr1956 wrote on Sep 19, 2009 9:39 AM:" Aloha all,You may not ride a bikwe as your primary form of thansportation, I have in the past cleaned up glass in the road after an accident, since iIdo carry a pocket sized wisk broom in my back pack, however even when I do clean up, I cannot... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Drug dealer steals bikes Sep 17, 2009
When police asked to see his identification, they allegedly found a couple of plastic bags of heroin in his wallet, according to reports. Police also allegedly found Broomstein in possession eight more bags of heroin, four plastic bags of crack cocaine, more than $1,000 in cash and some empty dime bags, commonly used for the resale and distribution of drugs, according to police reports. (Somerville Journal, MA)
COLUMN: The bike that went around the world Sep 10, 2009
Ortlieb's Back Roller Classic panniers served as saddle bags for all manner of miscellany. He said the 165 waterproof bags survived four years of wear. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Zambia: Bicycles Help Girls Go Further Sep 8, 2009
"The moment they find you parked outside a tavern or bar they will confiscate it. You cannot also use it to move bags of charcoal to market," Chengo declared adding, "this bicycle is governed by rules!". "Before I got a bicycle, I used to wake up at 4 a.m. in order for me and my friends arrive at school before 7 a.m. when classes start. This journey was especially bad because sometimes you could find bad boys who used to chase us and force those whom they caught do bad things," Chisulo explained... (allAfrica.com)
Hugo Chavez Walks Red Carpet With Oliver Stone Sep 8, 2009
Security outside the Casino was tightened in advance of his arrival, with military police checking bags. Chavez praised Stone's work for depicting what he said were improvements made across Latin America. (Click2Houston, TX)
Homeless help spread the news Sep 8, 2009
Extras include $150 for an intern who does editing, badges for vendors and canvas newspaper bags and T-shirts. An occasional advertisement will generally bring in a bit of money, too, for the 16-page, black-and-white tabloid, French says. (USA Today -- Money)
Taking Bicycles on Queensland Train... Sep 7, 2009
The remaining narrow aisle is the only place bicycles could conceivably be parked and bikes with large pannier bags on each side will almost entirely block it ... Putting a bicycle with pannier bags hanging on each side of it in that carriage corridor is problematic but there is no alternative ... Both bikes fell over burying the suitcase in a jumble of bicycle and saddlebags. (Suite101.com)
Saugus Police log Aug. 31 Sep 4, 2009
The males then allegedly exited the house with a few shopping bags and placed them in the trunk before leaving the scene, 2:01 p.m.. Caller reported Agganis Construction placed large stones next to Kane s Donuts that caused a traffic hazard by obstructing motorists views when turning onto Lincoln Avenue from Dudley Street. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
School fundraising: Im embarrassed to ask friends for money Sep 3, 2009
We sold wrapping paper for church youth group and my mom and I always loved that, but I am the only one I know that still actually wraps all of the Christmas gifts we give (no gift bags at our house-yes I am a little OCD). My dad was the most senior person in his office for the last 6 years I was at home. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Brookline crime watch: Aug. 24-29 Sep 2, 2009
43 cash, two duffel bags and the three bikes the teens were riding were placed into evidence ... On the passenger seat, where Habchy allegedly had been sitting, police reportedly found two large bags of a substance believed to be pot, totaling about 2 ounces. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Post Aporkalypse Aug 31, 2009
- JA " G'day, James, I dont know that I was saying we must pay for our unhealthy habits. I'm suprised you only responded to that side of my comment. What about this. Remember when you went to a Show/Country Fair and you had to be taller than the mark to go on the ride or you simply couldnt - harsh reality - no rights, no smudged edges - denied if you didnt fit. End of story. Why is it different for safe operating of work equipment - is it simply because the workplace has the resources to replace... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
New letters stir unsolved mystery of child photos Aug 31, 2009
All the letters have been placed in evidence bags and have been sent to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement lab in Pensacola where they will be submitted to testing for fingerprints and DNA. The FBI is not involved in the latest development. Nugent said those tests likely will take at least a month and any new evidence gleaned from the letters would be passed on to New Mexico authorities where the case of the missing children remains open. (The Palm Beach Post)
Wakefield Police Log, Aug. 17-23 Aug 29, 2009
8:02 a.m. A Gumwood Lane resident reported that a man with long grey hair, wearing a black shirt and black shorts was walking through the neighborhood dragging two trash bags. 11:48 p.m. The DPW was notified after police received a report of a large tree limb pulled down by a UPS tractor-trailer truck was in the street near Aldrich and Andrews roads. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Lebanon Police Department (8) Aug 28, 2009
7:50 p.m. A man reported that two juvenile males took two bags of cans from his front porch. The man decided not to pursue charges and the juveniles were counseled. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Safe and savvy in Mexico City Aug 24, 2009
I gravitated to the smaller streets, where a branch of Pineda Covalin sells affordable scarves, ties, jewelry and bags from Mexican designers, and where Villa Maria's traditional fare and Dominga's menu of dishes from the horno (clay oven) are every bit as appealing as the anointed stars of capital cuisine ... Nonstop flights from SFO, about 4 1/2 hours, from several airlines; try to get an American flight operated by code-share partner Mexicana, which doesn't charge for bags. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Great scenery unfolds while pedaling Aug 23, 2009
We needed the fire to keep warm as we had decided to leave our sleeping bags behind in the Seattle heat. That turned out to be a mistake; neither of us slept well during the trip because of the cold nights. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Are you feeling togetherness? Bingo! Aug 22, 2009
At the end of the meet they will pack their belongings in a few bags and suitcases and head to Aqueduct for the winter. In the meantime, life in Saratoga is good, Mendez said. (Albany Times Union)
Mexico City bans plastic bags sales Aug 21, 2009
Mexico City bans stores from distributing plastic bags - CNN.com ... Mexico City bans stores from distributing plastic bags ... Mexico City is Western Hemisphere's second large metro area to ban the bags. (CNN)
Letters for Thursday, August 20, 2009 Aug 21, 2009
Whales, dolphins, seals and turtles find plastic sheeting, bags, lighters, toothbrushes, etc ... Reduction of plastic bags will help our environment. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Public record (11) Aug 20, 2009
7:22 p.m. A resident in the 100 block of W. Grant St. reported that people have been going through his back yard and leaving personal items and garbage bags in the field behind his house. 7:49 p.m. A 22-year-old female was arrested for third-degree theft for alleged shoplifting at Safeway. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Sales tax holiday set this weekend Aug 19, 2009
The exemption during the sales tax holiday includes backpacks with wheels, provided they can also be worn on the back like a traditional backpack, and messenger bags. The exemption does not include items reasonably defined as luggage, briefcases, athletic/duffle/gym bags, computer bags, purses or framed backpacks ... Binders, book bags, calculators, cellophane tape, blackboard chalk, compasses, composition books, crayons, erasers, folders - expandable, pocket, plastic, and manila, glue, paste... (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Five magic words: I dont need a bag" (522) Aug 17, 2009
Heres a good example: plastic bags ... Bring cloth bags, or re-used plastic bags, to the store ... Re-use plastic bags over and over. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
ELEVATOR IDIOTS PUSH MY BUTTONS Aug 16, 2009
In buildings minus a service elevator, one must occasionally cool one's designer heels as deliverymen load cartons of toilet paper, Pampers and oranges that always roll out of their brown-paper bags into the lift. Everyone stares into the bags thinking, "Hmmm, chuck steak instead of T-bone. Apartment 46K's having money trouble.". (New York Post -- Gossip)
Deputies seek beating suspects (23) Aug 14, 2009
While searching the man, they found several small bags of what appeared to be cocaine, and the find led the deputies to believe that the man could be selling the drug. Brookes Norman, 20, of Boyes Hot Springs, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance for sale and a felony probation violation. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Uh oh, that's not the bike that's rattling Aug 13, 2009
They reached in their handlebar bags and pulled out cameras. They exchanged gorp recipes. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Accidental entrepreneurs Aug 12, 2009
Grillos said Hambone Designs has had some success selling its $20 to $45 bags online. And she loves the challenges involved in building the business. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
• Events calendar Aug 7, 2009
Gift bags and refreshments provided. Free and open to the public. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Crime Watch (For Aug. 7) Aug 7, 2009
NEVERMIND: 9:35 a.m., Schmidt s Garden Center, 1299 N.W. 29th St. An employee discovered that someone had entered the greenhouse and loaded 20 bags of specialized fertilizer onto a metal cart but left it all there. Nothing else was moved or missing. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Thefts and Mischief Aug 5, 2009
July 31, 9:18 p.m., someone dumped six bags of trash at Robin s Nest RV Park, 49034 Beach Loop Drive. Tags. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Andrea K. Scott: Song Dong’s “Waste Not,” at MOMA. Aug 3, 2009
(A section is on view here, its floor lined with shopping bags, bottles, and cans. When Song s father died unexpectedly, in 2002, thrift gave way to hoarding, as if stuff could palliate grief. (New Yorker)
A true espionage page-turner Aug 1, 2009
Then suddenly the harassment stopped and he was seen pedaling his bicycle through Saigon with full shopping bags replete with goods that could only be purchased at some of the special shops that the communists had set up for their cadres. The rumor now spread among his friends that An was a so-called "April 30 revolutionary", one of the many who had rallied for the revolution on the day of victory. (Asia Times Online)
POLICE LOG / July 20 to July 26 Jul 31, 2009
Caller reports a motor vehicle accident at this location, air bags have been deployed. 12:01 p.m. King St. and Rose Hill Lane, animal complaint. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Taiwan love hotel perfect for traveler with bike Jul 30, 2009
I would much rather explore a city by bike, and traveling with one is easy with the latest bike boxes and bags that are relatively light and protect your rig. In Taipei, I can get in a tough two-hour ride in the mountains before work if I get out the door by 5:30 a.m. It's a fantastic ride that begins in the "Blade Runner"-like urban chaos of Taipei and within a few miles takes you into the lush green mountains that provide terrific views of the humming, sprawling city below. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Tour de Wyoming offers a different kind of travel Jul 28, 2009
I heard the ringing of hammers on tent stakes, the zipping and unzipping of bags, and the whirr-whoosh of air mattresses inflating. Bikes were tipped against every upright structure in the vicinity. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Valley poor paying more for groceries Jul 26, 2009
Mohamad Mansour, left, manager of Two Way Fruit Stand market in West Fresno, bags groceries for longtime customer Clifton Taylor ... In scorching heat, 70-year-old Maria Valencia struggles with grocery bags loaded on a baby stroller as she makes the blocks-long journey back to her home in Strathmore ... "I've had groceries in bags break on me on the way home.". (Fresno Bee)
Thursday's Sentinel police log Jul 24, 2009
After obtaining a search warrant for his home, they seized numerous plastic bags containing marijuana, suspected narcotics, scales and other drug paraphernalia. A resident of the first block of Derbyshire Drive in South Middleton Township reported that someone made at least six unauthorized purchases totaling $3,542. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Police Log: Week of July 23 Jul 24, 2009
July 18, Cambridgeside Galleria, a Club Monaco store employee reported that three males entered the shop, removed men s woven shirts of various colors from the rack and placed the items in two Macy s bags and departed the store without paying for the merchandise. July 19, a Somerville resident was cited for leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident with property damage, after she was observed by officers rear-ending a car in traffic, and then fleeing the area without making herself known to... (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Combating the Brain-Dead Preference for Government over Private Sector Jul 23, 2009
In other words, a passenger hoping to get on a plane to New York or Chicago will need to take his or her luggage from home on his bicycle (or a bus), unload and board a Central Link train, ride the train for a few miles, then gather up the bags and board yet another bus, then unload again at curbside before schlepping your stuff up to the ticket counter to arrive in glorious discomfort. No wonder the projections of ridership for this gold-plated new system remain distinctly modest: officials... (Townhall.com)
Revolutionary era Jul 19, 2009
I ask one man, stooped over a pile of plastic bags, what he thinks of his government. "Things just seem to get worse", he says. (BBC News -- Americas)
Former Seacoast biking enthusiast killed in car accident Jul 18, 2009
"Josh Pierce, president of SABR and manager at Papa Wheelies Bicycle Shop in Portsmouth, said more people are biking than a few years ago. While the Seacoast offers arguably some of the best bicycle routes in the Northeast, the shoulders of local roads are often very narrow and present challenges to motorists and bicyclists.A new set of laws went into effect Jan. 1 in New Hampshire, aimed at making the roads safer for bicycles. Motorists are now responsible for leaving three feet of space... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Push for pole-less meters has cyclists circling Jul 17, 2009
That city has been removing meters since earlier this year and is trying to determine what it will do to convert the old meters to racks; right now, many are covered with green canvas bags denoting them as bike parking. Rob Sadowsky, of the bicycle advocacy group Active Transportation Alliance, said it was sometimes difficult to get through to Chicago officials about the unintended but painful consequence of meter modernization. (Anchorage Daily News)
Biking in the San Juan Islands Jul 16, 2009
We needed the fire to keep warm as we had decided to leave our sleeping bags behind in the Seattle heat. That turned out to be a mistake; neither of us slept well during the trip because of the cold nightly temperatures. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Popular Seattle-to-Portland ride pedals into 30th year Jul 13, 2009
Riders of all ages, some clad in cycling clothes, arrived at Seattle's flagship REI Friday to pick up race packets tucked into bright-yellow bags. They spread throughout the store stocking up on energy bars, buying spare inner tubes and examining cycling shorts. (Longview Daily News, WA)
North Andover Police Log, week of June 29-July 5 Jul 10, 2009
Two Coach makeup bags were taken. An officer would file a report. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Justice Dept. demands UBS comply in tax evasion case... Jul 9, 2009
I look at them and see fat greasy children sitting on a sofa with empty bags of chips all around them, staring at porn on the internet, and asking it's parents what they've done for them lately. Tony , United States Come on UBS, stand up to the US government. (The Drudge Report)
Minor Friction At Jackson Memorial Jul 8, 2009
With that in mind, what makes the hapless pseudo-judicial whims of a select few mindless barf bags carry any weight. Those individuals are quick to judge him. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Adventurous style: Joe Goertzen uses leather, canvas for outdoor bags Jul 7, 2009
Joe Goertzen sits in his basement workshop where he makes custom bags used for fishing, hunting and outdoor pursuits. Goertzen uses leather and canvas material to create items with a vintage look. (Missoulian, MT)
York County Coast Star Jul 5, 2009
6 million barrels of oil a year just to produce the plastic bags and plastic water bottles used in this country. - 7/2/2009. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Stadium Fan Guide Jul 5, 2009
All bags (including purses, fanny packs, and backpacks) are subject to search ... Bags shall be small enough to fit ... completely under one seat (occupied by bags owner), and shall be so kept at all. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Plastic Not-So-Fantastic: How the Versatile Material Harms the Environment and Human Health Jul 3, 2009
From cell phones and computers to bicycle helmets and hospital IV bags, plastic has molded society in many ways that make life both easier and safer. But the synthetic material also has left harmful imprints on the environment and perhaps human health, according to a new authored by scientists from around the world. (Scientific American)
Eyepopping Prints And Sexy Sailor Looks In Paris Jun 26, 2009
Menswear designer Paul Helvers paid homage to the bike messenger, sending out models in generously cut single-button jackets and cuffed shorts toting across-the-chest messenger bags in nubby leather. Models in dress shoes with heels capped in fluorescent rubber trod across a catwalk covered in black gravel that sparkled like asphalt. (CBS News -- World)
Click to read:D.C. Subway Trains Collide; Nine Dead Jun 23, 2009
Federal laws mandate air bags on cars, crash standards, seat belts, etc. What protection do subway riders get. (CBS News)
Q-Span bridge completes final piece in West Penn Trail Jun 20, 2009
Their contributions were uniquely noted on bags of trail mix provided by Nature's Way in Greensburg. Their names, as the ingredients to the success of the trail. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
New diet, new threat in Uganda Jun 20, 2009
Now, people buy more rice, maize, and flour packed in bags. It is not a good thing because it is expensive. (Boston Globe)
Police Beat: June 19, 2009 Jun 19, 2009
June 14, 1:10 a.m., Carrs: Gary Krisak, 19, Wisconsin, allegedly walked out of the store without paying for several bags of groceries. By the time police arrived he d paid for them. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
8 charges, $200K cash bail for sex offender Jun 5, 2009
There is alleged to have hidden multiple bags of marijuana packaged for sale. As a result, Paul is also charged with a felony count of drug possession with intent to sell and misdemeanor charges of drug possession and resisting arrest. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Hired or fired? Jun 5, 2009
In week seven, she ended up in the boardroom after failing to sell any bicycle bags or cat playhouses. She has since admitted team member Philip Taylor had distracted her. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
The Nanosphere -- Sometimes learning the right way can be ugly Jun 4, 2009
I had meals that consisted of nothing but entire bags of potato chips. I went crazy on what my family calls sugar cereals and when I did eat a proper meal it was usually fried. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
