Saturday, February 24, 2007

Princess , SunCruz duel at Port of Palm Beach for day-cruising gamblers



There's a new rivalry for the day cruise dollar in Palm Beach County.

Mall scooter gets security there in flash
Jay MacDonald glides effortlessly over the polished floor of Ross Park Mall's upper level. He's security director for the mall, and he's riding a Segway, the futuristic electric scooter that's called a personal transporter.

Truly inspired 02/04/07
The News-Herald

Contest sends students into future
LOS ANGELES - A team of eighth-graders from Vista Heights Middle School in Moreno Valley was runner-up among five regional school teams that showed up at the California Science Center in downtown Los Angeles to present team projects promoting efficient energy use, alternative fuels and air and water conservation.

A boy and his scooter drive a new law
Legislation to allow disabled people to ride motorized scooters on public roads was signed into law yesterday by Gov. Jon Corzine. A pair of bills inspired by Matthew Tempe, 15, of Hamburg, who has a form of muscular dystrophy, were sponsored by Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose and Sen.

A boy and his scooter drive a new law



Legislation to allow disabled people to ride motorized scooters on public roads was signed into law yesterday by Gov. Jon Corzine. A pair of bills inspired by Matthew Tempe, 15, of Hamburg, who has a form of muscular dystrophy, were sponsored by Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose and Sen.

Mall scooter gets security there in flash
Jay MacDonald glides effortlessly over the polished floor of Ross Park Mall's upper level. He's security director for the mall, and he's riding a Segway, the futuristic electric scooter that's called a personal transporter.

Truly inspired 02/04/07
The News-Herald

Disabled Can Now Ride Scooters On Roads
Legislation allowing disabled people to ride motorized scooters on public roads has been signed into law. The measures were inspired by a 15-year-old with muscular dystrophy who was stopped by police while riding an electric scooter in 2005.

Somber Augustans glad to have Norwood home



Augusta This is the heart of Norwood country: a suburban hunting and fishing store in Martinez, its walls lined with the trophy heads of deer, elk, coyote and turkey. Behind the counter Thursday was manager Michael Benoit, a flat-black 12-gauge defense shotgun beside him. Benoit wanted to talk about U.S. Rep. Charlie Norwood, an Augusta Republican and his favorite conservative warrior. But like ...

Mall scooter gets security there in flash
Jay MacDonald glides effortlessly over the polished floor of Ross Park Mall's upper level. He's security director for the mall, and he's riding a Segway, the futuristic electric scooter that's called a personal transporter.

The disabled can ride scooters on roads
TRENTON: Legislation allowing disabled people to ride motorized scooters on public roads has been signed into law by Gov. Corzine.

Friday, February 23, 2007

Homeless Friends Watch a Homeless Sweep



On a Thursday morning in late January, three homeless men watched as an L.A. Recreation and Parks Department crew cleaned out a homeless encampment in lower Temescal Canyon, near the park bathrooms.

Not so warm and fuzzy: Burglar nabs 145 Beanie Babies
The getaway car -- loaded with 145 purloined Beanie Babies -- got stuck in the snow early Saturday in Norton Shores.

Somber Augustans glad to have Norwood home
Augusta This is the heart of Norwood country: a suburban hunting and fishing store in Martinez, its walls lined with the trophy heads of deer, elk, coyote and turkey. Behind the counter Thursday was manager Michael Benoit, a flat-black 12-gauge defense shotgun beside him. Benoit wanted to talk about U.S. Rep. Charlie Norwood, an Augusta Republican and his favorite conservative warrior. But like ...

Selecting an Electric Scooter for You or a Loved One
(ARA) - Electric scooters (also known as PMVs or personal mobility vehicles) are an invaluable asset for those with limited mobility. Scooters can help you continue to enjoy getting out while making it easier to get around.

Who's got you covered on a Hog rental?



One in occasional Q&A columns on bikes, riding laws and other motorcycle-related issues.

Somber Augustans glad to have Norwood home
Augusta This is the heart of Norwood country: a suburban hunting and fishing store in Martinez, its walls lined with the trophy heads of deer, elk, coyote and turkey. Behind the counter Thursday was manager Michael Benoit, a flat-black 12-gauge defense shotgun beside him. Benoit wanted to talk about U.S. Rep. Charlie Norwood, an Augusta Republican and his favorite conservative warrior. But like ...

Princess , SunCruz duel at Port of Palm Beach for day-cruising gamblers
There's a new rivalry for the day cruise dollar in Palm Beach County.

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Contest sends students into future



LOS ANGELES - A team of eighth-graders from Vista Heights Middle School in Moreno Valley was runner-up among five regional school teams that showed up at the California Science Center in downtown Los Angeles to present team projects promoting efficient energy use, alternative fuels and air and water conservation.

'My alcoholism cost me '
CLINTON TOWNSHIP -- He had two dreams growing up as a no-frills, working-class kid from Macomb County. Lary Sorensen wanted to be a big league pitcher. Secondly, but not secondarily, he wanted to be a baseball radio announcer, a man who one day might do what one of his heroes, Ernie Harwell, did so famously.

Disabled Can Now Ride Scooters On Roads
Legislation allowing disabled people to ride motorized scooters on public roads has been signed into law. The measures were inspired by a 15-year-old with muscular dystrophy who was stopped by police while riding an electric scooter in 2005.

Princess , SunCruz duel at Port of Palm Beach for day-cruising gamblers
There's a new rivalry for the day cruise dollar in Palm Beach County.

Homeless Friends Watch a Homeless Sweep
On a Thursday morning in late January, three homeless men watched as an L.A. Recreation and Parks Department crew cleaned out a homeless encampment in lower Temescal Canyon, near the park bathrooms.

The disabled can ride scooters on roads



TRENTON: Legislation allowing disabled people to ride motorized scooters on public roads has been signed into law by Gov. Corzine.

What you need to succeed
Treat people right and they will eat nails for you, and other lessons Thomas Stemberg learnt while building Staples into a giant company.

A boy and his scooter drive a new law
Legislation to allow disabled people to ride motorized scooters on public roads was signed into law yesterday by Gov. Jon Corzine. A pair of bills inspired by Matthew Tempe, 15, of Hamburg, who has a form of muscular dystrophy, were sponsored by Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose and Sen.

Truly inspired 02/04/07
The News-Herald

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Princess , SunCruz duel at Port of Palm Beach for day-cruising gamblers



There's a new rivalry for the day cruise dollar in Palm Beach County.

Disabled can take to the road
Legislation allowing disabled people to ride motorized scooters on public roads has been signed into law by Gov. Jon S. Corzine. The measures were inspired by a 15-year-old with muscular dystrophy who was stopped by police while riding an electric scooter in 2005.

Truly inspired 02/04/07
The News-Herald

ITV Boxing - Boxing News, Harrison v Williams Video, Khan v Drilzane Video, Joe Calzaghe live on ITV, Amir Khan live on ...



Ecentric light-middleweight contender Anthony Small is hoping green power will propel him to a British title by the end of the year.

Disabled Can Now Ride Scooters On Roads
Legislation allowing disabled people to ride motorized scooters on public roads has been signed into law. The measures were inspired by a 15-year-old with muscular dystrophy who was stopped by police while riding an electric scooter in 2005.

Contest sends students into future
LOS ANGELES - A team of eighth-graders from Vista Heights Middle School in Moreno Valley was runner-up among five regional school teams that showed up at the California Science Center in downtown Los Angeles to present team projects promoting efficient energy use, alternative fuels and air and water conservation.

Homeless Friends Watch a Homeless Sweep
On a Thursday morning in late January, three homeless men watched as an L.A. Recreation and Parks Department crew cleaned out a homeless encampment in lower Temescal Canyon, near the park bathrooms.

Not so warm and fuzzy: Burglar nabs 145 Beanie Babies
The getaway car -- loaded with 145 purloined Beanie Babies -- got stuck in the snow early Saturday in Norton Shores.

Monday, February 19, 2007

Disabled can take to the road



Legislation allowing disabled people to ride motorized scooters on public roads has been signed into law by Gov. Jon S. Corzine. The measures were inspired by a 15-year-old with muscular dystrophy who was stopped by police while riding an electric scooter in 2005.

ITV Boxing - Boxing News, Harrison v Williams Video, Khan v Drilzane Video, Joe Calzaghe live on ITV, Amir Khan live on ...
Ecentric light-middleweight contender Anthony Small is hoping green power will propel him to a British title by the end of the year.

Tech News January 31, 2007
Got tech? Send press releases, news, and tech questions to the Cyclingnews tech desk . Now that the UCI weight limit of 6.8kg has become so easily attainable, ProTour teams now look at their bicycles' weights more in terms of a 'gram budget' as opposed to something that is to be minimized at all costs.

Sunday, February 18, 2007

Scooter law gives leeway to disabled



Legislation that allows disabled people to ride motorized scooters on public roads has been signed into law by Gov. Corzine. The measures were inspired by Matthew Tempe, a 15-year-old from Hamburg with muscular dystrophy who was stopped by police while riding an electric scooter in 2005.

A boy and his scooter drive a new law
Legislation to allow disabled people to ride motorized scooters on public roads was signed into law yesterday by Gov. Jon Corzine. A pair of bills inspired by Matthew Tempe, 15, of Hamburg, who has a form of muscular dystrophy, were sponsored by Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose and Sen.

With size comes diversity, opportunity
SUMMERVILLE - Summerville High School freshman Katie Griswold doesn't play football, but she's a pro at navigating the Green Wave's practice field. Katie treks along the side of the field each day as part of a maze-like route from newspaper class to her next class, inside the school's ROTC portable.

What you need to succeed
Treat people right and they will eat nails for you, and other lessons Thomas Stemberg learnt while building Staples into a giant company.

Man saved from elevator plunge



VICTORIA -- Firefighters pulled off a unique rescue yesterday, saving a man in an electric scooter who was dangling precariously over a four-storey elevator shaft.

Disabled Can Now Ride Scooters On Roads
Legislation allowing disabled people to ride motorized scooters on public roads has been signed into law. The measures were inspired by a 15-year-old with muscular dystrophy who was stopped by police while riding an electric scooter in 2005.

Victoria firefighters stage daring elevator rescue
VICTORIA - Victoria firefighters pulled off a daring rescue Thursday, saving a man in an electric scooter who was dangling precariously over a four-storey elevator shaft.