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Teach children to become safe pedestrians Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 4:43AMREGULAR readers of my columns will know that I fully support and endorse children walking - walking to school, to the park, to their friend's house or to the corner store.
Pranksters Hack Into Electronic Construction Signs Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:06PMHackers are changing the safety messages on electronic road construction signs.
Rio de Janeiro's new hazard: exploding manholes Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:32AMMore than 60 manhole covers have been blown into the skies since last year, injuring dozens of people. Some see it as a worrying indicator of Rio's preparations for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics.
Robertsdale seeks grant for storm shelter, public works building Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:12AMROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- Federal disaster grants in the wake of the April tornadoes could provide money for a city public works building and storm shelter, Robertsdale officials said Monday.
INCIDENTS 7/19/11 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:09AMINCIDENTS JENNINGS COUNTY Domestic battery, Greensburg Street in Country Squire Lakes, 11:52 p.m. Sunday. Harassment, Atkinson Circle, 9:28 p.m. Sunday. Theft, Country Manor, 8:08 p.m. Sunday. Vandalism, Country Manor, 7:18 p.m. Sunday. JACKSON...
Mount Prospect police investigating death of man found in car Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:42PMMount Prospect police are investigating the death of a 39-year-old Des Plaines man found dead in the back seat of a car Friday. The cause of death remains undetermined, pending toxicology.
RI to back financing for replica sailing ship Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:02PMGov. Lincoln Chafee signs legislation allowing the state to guarantee loans for the ship, set to be completed in 2013.
Hot weather alert issued for pet owners Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:34PMAC&C said animals exposed to high temperatures, high humidity and inadequate ventilation can become ill or irritable and may pose a danger to themselves and to people. The department urges caretakers to pay extra attention to provisions for their animals during this time.
ASABE Adopts International Standard on Safety Signs Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:41AMASABE has adopted with deviations international standard ISO 11684. ASABE document, ANSI/ASABE AD11684:1995 (APR2011), Tractors, machinery for agricultural and forestry, powered lawn and garden equipment - Safety signs and hazard pictorials - General principles, replaces ASAE S441.3, Safety Signs, which was used as basis for ISO 11684. Adoption further harmonizes national and international ...
Speeding on Plum's Trestle Road draws attention Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:01AMDennis Savinda fears for the safety of the nearly two dozen children who live on Plum's Trestle Road.
Reason for 55 mph speed limit is viaduct's narrow lanes Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:09AMTry as I might, I cannot figure out why the powers that be thought it necessary to reduce the speed limit on Interstate 5 between exits 27 and 30 to 55 mph when there are no on- and off-ramps between them. For some reason that speed limit is not respected by 99 percent of the drivers I see, and certainly I have never seen it being enforced by the highway patrol. What gives here?
Sewage flowing into river Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:12AMRaw sewage has been leaking out of the side of a concrete vault, flowing directly into the Animas River since at least Friday afternoon.The leak is located just north of the Durango Skate Park on the west bank of the river and appears to be flowing steadily.
With radiation concerns gone, Japan eager for tourists Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:27AMTOKYO — Let’s get right to it.Tourism to Japan is down — dramatically down — since March, in the aftermath of one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded. Part of the problem is misconceptions. We traveled the country over eight days in late June and early July, and here’s what we found: † Japan was not destroyed by that earthquake. In Tokyo, the temples, shrines, restaurants, shops and ...
Experts weigh in: To frack or not to frack? Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:56PMThe potential for gas from shales
Fallback plan gains momentum in debt talks Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:56PMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - With time running short in U.S. debt talks, Republican and Democratic senators sought on Sunday to craft a plan that could avert an unprecedented government default while making modest cuts in the deficit.
Hazardous littering near Red Cliff Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:26PMEditor's note: The following excerpts were taken from Eagle County law enforcement officers and police reports. RED CLIFF — On July 4, a Jeep tour guide saw a man dumping gasoline on Turkey Creek Road near Red Cliff and called sheriff's deputies.
Perch Hunting - on big waters. Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:03PMPerch Hunting - on big waters.
Wasps shut down Quebec playgrounds Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:16PMTaking your children to the park shouldn't sting.
Washington's Litter Prevention Hotline Dumped Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:27PMState budget cuts mean you can no longer report littering to a state hotline.
Don't text and drive -- or you will be pulled over Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:10AMSome people say texting and driving is worse than drinking and driving. Highway signs around Rochester were lit up today warning drivers about the new law...
'Share the road' is a two-way street Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:46AMYou're driving down the Hollywood Freeway and you see a guy in a two-ton SUV, somehow holding the steering wheel while texting at 65 mph. A few minutes later, you pull off onto Sunset Boulevard.
Most area beaches considered swimmable Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:22AMIt's a "pretty good" summer for local beaches -so far. With warm summer weather driving local people to the beaches, the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is reminding the public to check the postings to see if their particular beach is swimmable.[...]
Obama signs disaster declaration for Bradford County Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:49AMPresident Barack Obama Wednesday declared a major disaster exists in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and ordered federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of April 25-28, 2011, according to a press release issued by the White House.
JAMESBURG: Borough prohibits signs on public property Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:23AMJAMESBURG — The borough recently passed an ordinance that prohibits placing signs on any property owned or maintained by the borough.
County denies culpability in blowhole incident Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:01AMThe disappearance of a Northern California man at Maui's popular Nakalele Point blowhole on Saturday has fanned fresh debate over the responsibility of visitors to account for their own safety when viewing Hawaii's natural attractions versus landowners' legal responsibility to ensure that visitors are fully aware of the dangers they face.
Blowhole dangers caught on tape Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:55AMOcean safety experts familiar with the dangers associated with blowholes are issuing new warnings after seeing videos of people needlessly risking their lives by...
ROCKET WALKS: Mistrial declared in Clemens perjury case Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:03PMAlmost as soon as it began, former baseball star Roger Clemens’ perjury trial ended Thursday — in a mistrial the judge blamed on prosecutors and said a “first-year law student” would have known to avoid.
'One Time'... Tales from the front line Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:13AMIt's easy to say you know how the Green movement works-- you've read the blogs, follow the Twitter updates, and talk with your well-to-do friends about the latest trend in Green living regularly. But living an eco-conscious lifestyle isn't exclusively for the well-off. Indeed, often the most environmentally savvy and economically practical among us are the everyday blue-collar workers-- those ...
Power failures hit Las Cruces Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:04AMLAS CRUCES - Two storm-related power outages struck Las Cruces in less than 24 hours, the second of which tied up lunch hour traffic Wednesday along key thoroughfares in the center of the city.
President Obama signs Pennsylvania disaster declaration Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:22AMThe President on Wednesday declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and ordered Federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of April 25-
West Milford mayor getting little council support for political sign crusade Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:45PMMayor Bettina Bieri’s call for increased regulations on political signs in West Milford is receiving some opposition from the Township Council.
Feature: Israel turning urban eyesore into "national asset'" Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:30PMIsrael has traditionally been dubbed the "Land of milk and honey", a phrase that conjures up visions of verdant, natural Biblical landscapes. But as a modern state, Israel also has its share of urban blights on those ancient scenes.
President Obama Signs Disaster Declaration Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:04PMOn Wednesday President Obama declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of April 25-28, 2011.
Men's Soccer Capsules: Tevez, Aguero, Falcao likely on move Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:57PMBUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Look for many of the top players in the Copa America to be changing clubs when the South American championship ends later this month.
British and US forces train Afghan forces in IED detection Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:12AMInternational Security Assistance Force (ISAF) instructors are teaching members of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) the fundamentals of identifying and countering improvised explosive...
Teens lose one hour Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:56AMSenatobia youngsters will have their watches turned back an hour effective July 5, according to action taken by the city last week. The Senatobia Board of Aldermen voted to amend the curfew to 10 p.m. for children below 18 years of age, at their regular monthly meeting July 13.
Spare us the sanctimoniousness Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:06AMThe giant billboards showing members of the country’s rugby team wearing nothing but briefs and smug expressions on their faces have been removed from their strategic perch near the Guadalupe Bridge.
Ina Hughs: Gay rights inevitable despite rage of opponents Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:00PMRoad rage, as we've seen in every minority's struggle for civil rights, is an inevitable hazard when making the journey to freedom and justice.
East Hills Mall scrambles to pay its electric bill, avoid shutdown Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:47PMPG&E has reached a payment plan agreement with East Hills Mall after having previously warned tenants of the bankrupt mall that power could be shut off Thursday if a past-due electricity bill was not brought current.
Glastonbury Ordinance Targets Drivers Who Block Intersections Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:42PMFollow Your Town News On The Courant's Glastonbury Facebook Page Police will soon be able to issue $93 tickets to drivers who block traffic at intersections.
Funding helps to clear Danville's Ballou Park of aging timber Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:45PMWorkers have been busy the past couple of weeks removing and trimming trees in Ballou Park, all under the watchful eye of tree specialists.
Crackdown on parking near airport Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:42PMYOU may notice fewer cars parked on roads approaching Melbourne Airport after a crackdown on illegal parking.
Tim Grobaty: Readers tell us about their road rage Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:40PMSlow walkers, lousy turners spark displeasure on the road.
Summer heat dangerous for outside employees Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:42PMConstruction workers keep a close eye on each other, just in case one of them pushes themselves too hard.
Wisconsin progressive groups rally, call for a Prosser leave of absence Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:45PMProgressive groups, elected officials and protesters led a call for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser to step down pending the results of an investigation into his workplace behavior at a rally Tuesday afternoon. Held at noon on the Capitol steps facing State Street, it was organized by Lisa Subeck, City of Madison alder and executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin.
Ridgewood women organize for Saudi driving rights Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:45AMA caravan of Ridgewood women drove through village streets last week to support Saudi Arabian women pushing to gain rights to drive in their country.
Dirty secret: Popular beach a health hazard Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:02AMAVALON, Calif. -- By the hundreds of thousands each year, they sail to Avalon by ferry and cruise ship for diving trips, glass-bottom boat tours and to lounge on the beach in the Catalina Island town 26 miles off the Southern California coast. Yet the same crystal-clear water that draws tourists also harbors an embarrassing hazard. For most of the last decade, Avalon Harbor Beach has ranked ...
Parker Road paving starts Wednesday in Long Valley Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:56AMWASHINGTON TWP.--A one mile section of Parker Road will get a new paving coat beginning Wednesday, July 13.
Eau Claire may be done with deals on billboards on public lands Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:37AMThis billboard on Menomonie Street, between County Materials and Fabco Power Systems, is one of four large signs that stand on land leased from the city.
Business briefs for July 12 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:00PMInternational Paper launches bid for Temple