| Obits already written for new Falcon
Its faster variants are among the cars to which I'm most looking forward to driving - that is when Ford Australia ceases this insufferable dance of the veils routine and lets the car speak for itself. We can be confident that the new one will be improved in every respect. It'll still be a Falcon, though, and that's the problem. Things have moved on a bit since football always meant a game played with an oval ball, meat pies were the national dish, Skippy was on prime-time telly and everyone drove either a Ford or Holden. Private buyers want quality imports such as the Mazda3 and compact SUVs and they want them in ever increasing numbers. Last year the average weekly cost of running a Commodore or Falcon was almost $268, a 40 per cent hike since 2002. Petrol prices haven't helped, but lousy resale is guaranteed because the majority of such cars are knocked out at a bargain price to fleets.
Native reserve's auto thieves driving police to distraction
And before the Chevy disappeared, it too was racing along Highway 20, back in the direction of the Six Nations territory, where both young men lived. The twin thefts were a sign of the times. On and around Canada's most populous native reserve, the Six Nations of the Grand River, car theft has the hallmarks of a small industry, with stolen vehicles being dumped in quantities that can only be described as startling. In 2004 to 2006, more than 1,200 vehicles with an estimated value of $33-million, were hauled away from the reserve. In 2007, at least 578 were recovered. This year's tally so far exceeds 80. And because the 18,000-hectare reserve - an hour's drive west of Toronto and home to the protagonists in the long-running Caledonia land-claim tussle - is so thickly forested, the real numbers are probably higher still.
Legislature Loves Eminent Domain and Canada
Irony of the morning: The Madville Times declares Bill Janklow and Steve Sibson the best Republicans in the state. Granted, Sibby hears too many secular humanist monsters under the bed, and Janklow is a convicted felon, but when it comes to property rights, love 'em or hate 'em, these men are right. Yesterday Janklow testified to a packed State Senate Transportation Committee hearing against SB 174, another sop from the state Republicans to big business and slap in the face to the South Dakota landowners who vote for those Republicans. SB 174 would speed up the eminent domain process for railroads. The bill specifies that any pending application, like the one DM&E has right now, will be sped through the system within thirty days of the effective date of the amendment. In other words, the Legislature is pushing a law aimed specifically at helping their DM&E friends in this particular case.
Ibanez feels M's have assembled title contender
He's like me, just go out and prepare to do the best job you can," Ibanez said. "For him, at the end, he's the World Series MVP. And then he realizes, 'Oh, yeah, I'm a free agent.' " Lowell, who's a year younger than Ibanez at 34, parlayed his strong season into a three-year contract extension with the Red Sox. "I'll either be (extended) or I'll be a free agent," Ibanez said. "Either way, I'm getting ready to play baseball." SPRING FLINGERS: Mariners manager John McLaren said he'd go with Opening Day starter Bedard to pitch the Cactus League opener Friday against the Giants in Scottsdale. Bedard likely will throw two innings, though pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre will have his pitchers working on pitch counts more than innings pitched.
SV chamber reviews efforts in past year, while charting its future ...
SIERRA VISTA — At their biggest meeting yet, members of the Greater Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce reviewed their activities from the past year and goals for the future.Susan Tegmeyer, president and CEO, presented a video highlighting chamber offerings for the annual membership meeting Tuesday at the Windemere Hotel and Conference Center. .
Scripps debuts online forum for political discussion
It will also offer political news, e-mail service for subscribers, a daily public opinion poll and a feature called "Truth or Not" that will examine "the veracity of factual claims made by high-profile newsmakers and others," according to the release. "RedBlueAmerica is a place for people interested in what the other half thinks on the important and interesting issues of the day," said John Temple, founder of the site and vice president of news for Scripps' newspaper division, in the release. Discussion on the site, which is supported by advertising, will be moderated by Ben Boychuk, an editorial writer for Investors Business Daily and a blogger, who will represent the "red" side; and Joel Mathis, a blogger and reporter, who will represent the "blue" side. After the November elections, the site will continue to serve as a forum for cultural and political views, the company said.
If You're Ever in Mashpee
Daily luncheon specials starting at $4.95 with a one price kids menu of $6.95. Well known for its hand made pizza , sandwiches and burgers I guarantee you’ll take half of it home for the following days lunch. Pasta, soup and salads, and full diner entrees including cod, scallops, casseroles, and a wide variety of meat dishes also catch your eye. One of the local favorite is their overly generous Chicken Pot Pie, to much for me in one sitting. There is a cozy bar off the dining area, and a feature I have always admired in a restaurant, a full view kitchen. Not many restaurants want you to see the food being prepared. At Carbo’s they welcome it. The friendly staff tending to your needs with appropriate timing was a joy as well. Head Chef Mike O’Brien is proud of the fact that the wide ranging desert menu items are all made there.
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