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Tree branch sticks in N. Iowa man's head
A northern Iowa man is recovering after a tree branch got stuck in his head. The accident happened on Thursday when Gerald Mason, of Joice (joyce), was pushing a tree over with his tractor. The tree fell on him and the branch lodged in his head. Mason...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Forests
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Golfer Tripp Isenhour pleads no contest in hawk killing
Sentinel Staff WriterA pro golfer accused of killing a hawk at an Orlando golf club in December entered a plea of no contest and agreed to a list of conditions related to the counts in court today. Tripp Isenhour, 40, agreed to one year of supervised probation, four hours of...Tags: Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Wildlife, Trials, Clubs and Associations, Crimes
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McCain selects first-term governor Palin as running mate
tom.brune@newsday.comIn a surprise move that will shake up the presidential race, Republican John McCain Friday chose Sarah Palin, a little-known first-term Alaska governor, as his running mate in an attempt to lure unhappy Hillary Rodham Clinton supporters. Palin, 44,...Tags: John McCain, National Government, Elections, Joe Lieberman, Local Elections
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Palin has taken historic steps
sophia.chang@newsday.comJohn McCain's running mate has broken a few barriers in her time. When she became governor of Alaska in 2006, Sarah Palin, 44, was hailed as a reformer. She is not only the first woman to serve as the state's governor, but also the youngest to take the...Tags: John McCain, Ohio, Idaho, Elections, Petroleum Industry
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Cost of an oil change, value of car maintenance
Consumer ReportsThe value of proper car maintenance is priceless, but the costs may be rising. I recently went to my local service station to get an oil change and when I went to pay the bill, I was surprised by the price. Just a few weeks prior, I had brought in my... -
Cars that Jumped the Shark: Mercedes-Benz SL
Edmunds.comThe first Mercedes-Benz SL I ever drove was a 1981 380SL, with the woefully underperforming 3.8-liter, 155 horsepower V8. Even then I knew enough about the model to know that "SL" stood for "Sport Light," so I remember being highly disappointed. "This... -
Diesel: A cleaner option?
Consumer ReportsIn a previous blog, we discussed hybrid vehicles and their pros and cons. Diesel is another alternative fuel that may give you improved fuel economy, plus more diesel vehicles are making their way into the marketplace. Modern diesel engines have come a... -
Save on gas with morning fill-ups? Don???t bet on it
Consumer ReportsSome people say it???s better to buy your gasoline first thing in the morning, rather than in the heat of the day. That???s because gasoline, like all liquids, expands when heated. So, according to this advice, gasoline will be denser in the cool of early... -
Recent Drive: Natural Gas-powered 2008 Civic GX
Kelley Blue BookWe recently spent a week in a 2008 Honda Civic GX, the only natural gas vehicle (NGV) available to consumers today, and it didn't take long to appreciate the range and availability of regular ol' gasoline.... -
Swamp Note: Comments disabled
The Swampby Frank James We've temporarily had to disable comments because our server was being overwhelmed by comments on the Obama campaign-WGN item. We hate doing this since there's little we value more than the discussions that occur in The Swamp's......Tags: Wetlands
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West Indian Day parade all about the costumes
Special to amNewYorkThousands of masqueraders dressed as warriors, African kings and queens as well as birds and flowers will parade down Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights Monday, cavorting to the sounds of soca, reggae and calypso music. The glittering showcase of...Tags: Popular Music, Forestry and Timber, Festive Event, Crown Heights, Forests
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