Dorothy L. Kent Nov 19, 2009
was a talented Folk Art Painter, and enoyed her CB radio friends. She and her husband enjoyed square dancing. (Weymouth News, MA)
Showtime Rattled By Rival EPIX Arrival Nov 15, 2009
I m sure Showtime is just biding the time until these three studios realize they might as well be premiering these movies on CB radio for the number of subscribers they get, are stuck forever at less than 15 million homes, and go right back to Showtime with their tail between their legs. That, and for all the people searching for Epix, they re paying literal pennies for Google ads that they know won t return much because of a lack of searches. (Multichannel News)
Disaster averted from tanker fire on I-95 Nov 13, 2009
At 4 a.m., 53 year-old George Gragston was alerted by another driver over a CB radio that his rear tires were on fire. Gragston's tanker truck contained 6,800 gallons of methanol, a liquid commonly called wood alcohol. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Rifle and ammo stolen in burglary Nov 11, 2009
Burglars broke into a home in the 100 block of North Bluff Road between 7 a.m. Saturday and 5:30 p.m. Monday and stole a semiautomatic rifle and 180 rounds of ammunition, several shotgun shells, two CB radios, a safe and tools with a total value of more than $1,000, Athens-Clarke police said. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Wake Forest Raffling Off Motorcycle at Halftime of FSU Game Nov 11, 2009
The motorcycle features include front forks and rear shocks, 28 spoke cast aluminum wheels, drive system, CD player/stereo and CB radio. There are only 1,500 tickets available at $50 each. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Police blotter Nov 2, 2009
An argument that started over the CB radio Oct. 28 left one man in the hospital. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? Police blotter Rating: 0 Sunday, November 1, 2009 10:28 PM EST Fight leaves man in hospitalAn argument that started over the CB radio Oct. 28 left one man in the hospital.Roger Lafferty, 34, and Terry Tomlinson, 51, started arguing over the radio while at work,... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Why does gas cost so much? Oct 20, 2009
Clougabse Dave wrote on Oct 17, 2009 8:30 AM:" To answer your question Mrs. Dixon about the area's higher than the rest gas prices. Its called PRICE GOUGING! We have a fuel distributor company named HOM RUN Transport that delivers approximatelty 85% of the fuel deliveries for Fred Meyer's, Joey's Market, Albertsons, Texico. They pick up at a refinery (gas storage facilityy) in Colburg, Oregon and travel over the mountains (SR-58) and down the U.S. 97 to Klamtucky Falls. The retailers "justify"... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Do-It-Yourself Ballooning Oct 16, 2009
attached 42 helium-filled weather balloons to an aluminum lawn chair, and with a bottle of soda, a CB radio and a BB gun, lifted off from in the makeshift craft, dubbed Inspiration I. Airline pilots were stunned to see Walters float outside their windows, as the chair made it as high as 16,000 feet before Walters shot out some of the balloons. His decent was anything but graceful, as the balloons struck power lines on the way down, blacking out a stretch of Long Beach homes. (Time.com)
The car called IVy which runs on less power than a toaster Oct 12, 2009
" Ms Mazzone was preparing for an uncomfortable ride. There are no creature comforts inside the car for the long, hot drive through central Australia, with all power generation being channelled towards powering the car. "No stereo - sometimes we make do with music played to us over the CB radio - and there's no air-conditioning. We have nothing extra unless its absolutely essential for the race," Ms Mazzone said. IVy's design allows it to make the most of the power it harvests from the sun... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
More than just a hobby: Ham radio operators gather for convention Oct 6, 2009
Ernie Jensen, 56, of Janesville, said his interest stemmed from the CB radio as well, but now keeps up with trading CB and ham radio equipment. He s been attending the Southeast Iowa Hamfest for seven years. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
UTrucking gets blast from past Oct 5, 2009
We used the CB radios to communicate and check up on each other. . (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Boerne Police Department (4) Sep 26, 2009
100 block of West Blanco, 8:30 p.m., A caller reported a man with a CB radio and a six-pack of beer had been asked to leave the property but refused. The man left before police arrived. (Boerne Star, TX)
Price is the main difference among popular options for Internet radios Sep 20, 2009
Cobra has the CB radio and radar detector markets covered, but the CIR1000A was well put together and sounded just as good as the similarly designed and sized Livio Radio. It was a few dollars more, and that s really the only bad thing we d say about it. (Boston Globe)
Evans hoping to gather pace for world title fight Sep 19, 2009
Word was that updates of the move that would usually be reported on a CB radio linking the team cars suddenly became scratchy. When Millar realised what was up with 25km to go it was too late. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Lloyd Haggberg Sep 12, 2009
He enjoyed talking on his CB radios. Lloyd is survived by his wife, Blanche; children, Gene Haggberg (Carol Ann), Ila Sheppard (Bob), Carol Valentini (Ed); grandchildren, Robin Lyon, Kevin Sheppard (Jennifer), Shari LaVigne (Gary), Nick Valentini (Lindsey), Tony Valentini (Michelle), Lane Haggberg, Erica Prigge; and eight great-grandchildren. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
S.C. debate is whether broadband leasing means less chance of more service Aug 29, 2009
Simply put, spectrum refers to sets of frequencies that are used to transmit signals of many types: pictures (television, Internet), sound (radio stations, CB radios, air traffic controllers and cellphones, for instance) and even the wireless remote controls that unlock your car. Because theres only a limited amount of spectrum, the government considers it public property and issues licenses to companies that buy or win the right to use certain frequencies for certain purposes. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Men nabbed in stolen-property sting Aug 27, 2009
The trio were caught with more than 30 cell phones, five cameras, laptop computers, personal data devices, car stereos, drill sets and bits, a CB radio, a DVD player and various other items, investigators said. Police also seized hydrocodone and Darvocet. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
THINKING OUT LOUD Aug 23, 2009
A generation ago, CB radio was defined as a medium that gave millions of people with nothing to say a forum on which to say it. Today, the comment sections on the Internet serve the same purpose. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Ernest W. Weber Jr. Aug 19, 2009
He also enjoyed his CB radio and the Chicago Bears. Ernest and Ada spent many hours refurbishing pianos. (The Herald-Palladium)
Kokoda crash: more bodies recovered Aug 14, 2009
When they reached the next village of Naduri, there was a commotion as locals huddled around a two-way CB radio, listening in horror as news spread from village to village that a plane had gone missing. They were grief stricken. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
How to Pack for a Road Trip Aug 13, 2009
For additional peace of mind, consider carting along a hand-held CB radio, Sedenquist says. Aside from enabling you to communicate with fellow radio owners in an emergency, many CBs permit you to tune in weather reports from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), he says, best known for broadcasting advisories via its National Weather Service. (Fox News)
* Mountaintop mining tests Obamas green credentials Aug 9, 2009
CB Radio on to listen for miners arriving for their shifts. Check. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
TECH: Taming Twitter: Pros give their tips Aug 2, 2009
Entertainment Extras. HotJobs Local Search. (North County Times)
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Public Safety Log (July 24) (77) Jul 25, 2009
Another caller said 7 to 8 gallons of diesel and two CB radios were taken from his harvesting equipment in the 29000 block of Creek Drive. The thief had to cut into a tank to get the diesel, causing 500 in damage. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Police chief denounces 'cowardly' iPhone users monitoring speed traps... Jul 17, 2009
Back in the day, CB radio did the same thing. "Hey you North-bounders, brush your hair and comb your teeth, you got a smoke-em-up bear, taking pictures at mile marker two-three-zero, come on.". (The Drudge Report)
Robert Eugene Bobcat Page Jul 16, 2009
He loved to go to flea markets, fish, hunt and talk on his CB radio where he acquired the nickname Bobcat. He especially enjoyed the time he spent hanging around with his family. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
10-4: Radio codes still common, used less nationally Jul 14, 2009
The use of 10-codes hit pop culture in the 1970s when CB radios were common. DeWitt County 911 coordinator Tony Harris said it is not unusual to hear law enforcement officials use 10-codes in everyday conversation. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Don't panic! It's just an outbreak Jul 13, 2009
Only time will tell whether Twitter is a fad and will go the way of the CB radio after a year or two of intense interest or if it will become a more permanent fixture of our social landscape. Fads typically offer status but quickly fade when "everyone's doing it" and hence loses its novelty. (USA Today -- Tech)
John S. Pendleton Jul 10, 2009
While living outside of Talkeetna, he operated a CB radio base and relayed messages for help from people living in the Bush and climbers on Mt. McKinley. In 1999, Steve returned to Caney to care for his mother, who had been incapacitated by a stroke. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
So long, Slim Jul 3, 2009
His musical menagerie now consists of a 1930s Dobro guitar amplified by a CB radio microphone, a harmonica, kick pedals with screwdrivers attached that pound out rhythm on metal garbage can and bucket drums, and an old telephone operator's headset from the 1930s that he uses to bellow out crackling country verses. "It's old country blues, but it's kind of a mix between country blues, hip-hop DJing stuff and punk rock," he said. (Juneau Empire)
Weymouth Police Beat Jun 17, 2009
Police say Best stopped to check them out and found car radios, CD players, Global Positioning System (GPS) devices, and a CB radio in the boxes. Officers then checked the area and found that five vehicles, including a tractor-trailer, had been broken into in the U-Haul parking lot on Bridge Street. (Weymouth News, MA)
Rotondi: Staying safe in a roadside emergency May 30, 2009
Now turn on your emergency flashers, use your cell phone or CB radio, if you still have one, to call for help. In addition, attach a bright handkerchief to your side mirror or door handle or antennae any easy place where it can be seen. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Setting the `Hot' Stage for the 40th WorldSkills Competition May 28, 2009
- 1,100 monitors - 105 46 Inch LCD displays - 900 desktops - 100 laptops - 200 personal printers - 4 enterprise printers - 9 plotters - 450 cell phones - 200 CB radios Technical Backgrounder WorldSkills Calgary 2009 Information Technology Project ... - 1,100 monitors - 105 46 Inch LCD displays - 900 desktops - 100 laptops - 200 personal printers - 4 enterprise printers - 9 plotters - 450 cell phones - 200 CB Radios Fact Sheet WorldSkills Calgary 2009 Information Technology Project ... - Network... (PR Newswire)
D&D plays big role in loves of gamers May 22, 2009
When he and his friends couldn t meet in person, they d play by CB radio; they even developed a code to alert each other to switch channels when truckers would harass them. A lot of kids grow out of it, but I never did, he says. (Athens Banner-Herald)
So little space, so much ado Apr 20, 2009
"I hate to be curmudgeonly," said Tom Davenport, who holds the President's Chair in Information Technology and Management at Babson College, "but Twitter reminds me of the CB radio fad. Twitter fans are the same people who last year were excited by Second Life. And where has that gone?". On his blog on the Harvard Business Publishing website, Davenport wrote, "Let's face it - Twitter is a fad.". (Boston Globe)
Senior Spotlight — Allison Lampe Apr 9, 2009
A CB radio wouldn;t hurt either. The CD in my player at home/car is: Flogging Molly and Dropkick Murphys. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Officers not following the law? Apr 9, 2009
sf8280 wrote on Apr 7, 2009 11:55 AM:" I've always been curious about the difference between talking on a cell phone (illegal) versus talking on a CB radio (legal).I don't own either, though, sooooo.... ". amlyam wrote on Apr 7, 2009 10:38 AM:" Oh I guess Portales covered the bluetooth already...good one! =] ". (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
The continuing story of a crash victim's cat Apr 4, 2009
Items to be collected include stereos, copiers, camcorders, circuit boards, electric pianos, video cameras, printers, monitors, CD and DVD players, projectors, cameras, radios, game consoles, telephones, PDAs, typewriters, cell phones, VCRs, all batteries, generators, speakers, microwaves, radios, fax machines, CB radios, cables and wiring, electric lawnmowers, electric wheelchairs and calculators. Flat screen and plasma televisions will be collected for free, but there is a $15 fee for other... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Authorities looking into rash of vehicle break-ins in Chickamauga Apr 1, 2009
According to Haney, most of the valuables stolen from the vehicles were items such as CB radios, GPS units, radios and speaker systems and computers. The cases are still open at this time and more suspects could be involved, Haney said. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Truck Stop Prostitution Apr 1, 2009
ABC 23 staked out the 24-7 truck stop on three different days and nights and each time, the prostitutes were heard communicating via CB radio to truck drivers. Each time they directed the trucks to what's called, "party row," where police say prostitutes meet up with their clients. (KERO 23, CA)
Highways to hell Mar 27, 2009
"And if its foggy, Saddle can be harsh.More from ForbesTraveler.comClick below for more slideshows Add a pinch of vertigo by taking one of the narrow side roads that run off The Saddle to the top of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. The former is a whopper a series of switchbacks and hairpins to the Onizuka Astronomy Center at 9,000 feet. You can keep driving up an increasingly steep (and treacherous) road to the cluster of silver-domed observatories on the 14,000-foot summit, but... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Going off road Mar 25, 2009
The crown jewel is a black 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, a Smokey and the Bandit edition that includes a CB radio. The program is backed by Armor All, which is one of Stewart's sponsors. (USA Today -- Sports)
Byron Y. Bowers Mar 15, 2009
He also enjoyed talking on his CB radio and was of the Christian faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Myrtle Bowers; a twin sister, Beatrice Ann Bowers; and a daughter, Mary Ann Bowers. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Detective’s son charged with impersonating cop Mar 14, 2009
Lazarus said the man went back to his truck, got on a CB radio and then came back to him. He got out of his car and started yelling and cussing at me and told me I needed to slow the f--- down and get the f--- out of here, Lazarus said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
LAARK reaches out for contest Feb 20, 2009
The 2 Meter band is a short distance band and is normally used like a CB radio or with repeaters to get a long distance contact. The contest was a simple contest which is radio-to-radio with no repeater used. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Jerry Wadley Feb 20, 2009
His hobbies included motorcycles, CB radios and R.C. model airplanes. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joyce Bradstreet Wadley, of Paso Robles; daughters, Debra Becker, of Placerville, and Kathleen Kirby, of Cambria; sons, Jeffrey Wadley, of Bakersfield, and Timothy Wadley, of Medford, Ore. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Get in the Twitter game Feb 12, 2009
Twitter is to computer users what CB radio has been to truckers and lighthouses have been to ship captains. Twitter is an easy way to interact with your community, says Jennifer Navarrete, one of the founders of Social Media Club San Antonio and a social media consultant. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
