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Destinations across the country celebrate the Halloween season
03.09.2008 14:31
usatoday.com
Haunted walks, costume balls and pumpkin-carving events are held throughout October.
USA
Tourism
London doesn't have to be royally expensive
03.09.2008 14:31
usatoday.com
By taking advantage of the free museums and sights in the historic capital, tourists won't necessarily leave town feeling like ...
USA
Tourism
Japan's Mt. Fuji draws record number of summer climbers
03.09.2008 14:31
usatoday.com
A record number of climbers scaled Japan's Mount Fuji during the summer season and deaths and injuries rose as many underestimated ...
USA
Tourism
Wednesday Blogwrap
03.09.2008 14:29
brownstoner.com
Cheese it...the Cops! Photo by atomische.com. Siberia Coming to Crown Heights? [Curbed] Dime Bank Coming to Bankers' Row [McBrooklyn] Reminder from Transit Officials: Bus isn't Free [Gothamist] Sesame Street Coming to Our Street [Brooklyn Heights Blog] Brooklyn Nibbles: Slope’s Ninth Street Going Atomic [GL] Bushwick Apartment Roundup 9/3/08 [Bushwick BK] Accessories: Leviton Triplex Outlet [Remodelista]
New York
Construction & Real Estate
Closing Bell: No Straight Pride
03.09.2008 14:29
brownstoner.com
Brooklyn Pride may have filled the streets in June, but the first Straight Pride parade yielded slightly smaller attendance: zero. The parade was set start at 10AM on Sunday and follow "the same route as the annual Caribbean labor day parade," according to a press release. The parade was organized, or at least conceived of, by a Reggae group whose song was banned (it apparently had lyrics advocating violence against gays — we haven't heard it). They countered that gays are targeting Reggae groups "because 99 percent of the artists are African American." What a mess. At least one brave, gay blogger showed up to find the meeting spot empty. He had this to say: "Damn, and here I wanted a Straight Pride t-shirt." Straight Pride Parade: Attendance Zero [Joemygod] Photo from Joe. My. God..
New York
Construction & Real Estate
"Whip It!" stars spotted in Ferndale
03.09.2008 14:29
freep.com
AJ's Café in Ferndale was the scene of stargazing today as cast and crew members of Drew Barrymore's forthcoming directorial debut, "Whip it!," strolled in for drinks and a relaxing break on a shaded patio outside the coffee shop.
USA
Entertainment Industry
Honda sales drop 7.1%
03.09.2008 14:29
freep.com
Honda said today its sales dropped 7.1% in August to 146,855 vehicles as the company continued to struggle to supply its dealers with enough small cars to keep up with demand.
USA
Autonews
Honda sales drop 7.1%
03.09.2008 14:28
freep.com
Honda said today its sales dropped 7.1% in August to 146,855 vehicles as the company continued to struggle to supply its dealers with enough small cars to keep up with demand.
USA
Small Business
GM: Enclave sales up 60.1%
03.09.2008 14:28
freep.com
General Motors Corp.'s August sales dropped 20.3% to 307,285 total vehicles as sales of its large trucks continued to drop in the face of higher gas prices and a weakened U.S. economy.
USA
Small Business
TOYOTA: Yaris sales up 20.5%
03.09.2008 14:28
freep.com
Toyota said Wednesday that its August vehicle sales dropped 9.4% to 211,533 vehicles as sales of some of its trucks and SUV's plummeted more than 50%.
USA
Small Business
Private club puts wealthy drivers on fast track
03.09.2008 14:21
washingtonpost.com
MONTICELLO, N.Y. -- Bill McMichael braked his new Ferrari F430 Scuderia into the turn, downshifting as he went into the corner. Then he punched it on the straightaway. Pedal down, engine whining an octave higher, the sleek, black car closed in on 140 mph within seconds.
USA
Machine-Building Industry
Intense preparation fuels success for Quentin
03.09.2008 12:31
usatoday.com
There's an unwritten rule in major league clubhouses that news reporters should not interrupt a player's preparation for a game. That's one reason Chicago White Sox left fielder Carlos Quentin hasn't gotten the attention his American League-leading 36 home runs might normally warrant.
USA
Baseball
Airlines' July on-time performance improves
03.09.2008 12:31
usatoday.com
Delta Air Lines' regional subsidiary Comair had the worst on-time performance in July among airlines surveyed by the Transportation ...
USA
Tourism
Today on the Forum
03.09.2008 12:27
brownstoner.com
Here are some of the topics posted on The Forum today: Brownstone Doors For Sale Noise Code for Manufacturing Areas? Developer Refusing to Complete Condo Seeking Info on All Things Green Fireplace Mantle For Sale
New York
Construction & Real Estate
Streetlevel: Natural Heights Closing Washington Ave Store
03.09.2008 12:27
brownstoner.com
Folks from Natural Heights, the home and garden store at 688 Washington Avenue, are shutting its doors. Good news is that they're planning to expand their online shop, with local delivery to the Prospect Heights/Crown Heights area and free shipping on orders over $150. They add that the space is available in October. Contact them if you're interested in renting it.
New York
Construction & Real Estate
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