Toby Trial to BeginTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:43PMA Dover-Foxcroft man charged with murdering his sister is scheduled to go on trial Wednesday in Piscataquis County. Michael Toby, 53, pleaded not guilty in February 2009. Toby's accused of killing his sister, 70-year-old Rosalie Shedd, in October of 2008, after the two had a fight at her apart . . .
'Excellent' tax credits safe if Tories win general electionTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:03PMTHE Tories have pledged to retain tax credits for research and development as a policy review led by Sir James Dyson declared them an "excellent" measure.
Samsung NaviBot SR8845 / SR8855 vacuum cleaner hands-onTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:53PMIt didn't take long for these NaviBots to win our hearts -- we only spent about five intimate minutes watching them vacuuming the floor at Samsung 's UK product launch event, but frankly, we fell hard upon first sight. On the left we have the SR8845 basic model going for £399 ($599), and the SR8855 at the rear is priced higher at £449 ($674) with its touch-sensitive buttons (instead of physical ...
Happiness in a Coke can fails to convince debatersTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:09AMIN THE end, the team that argued opening a bottle of Coca-Cola was the doorway to obesity, diabetes and bowel cancer - not happiness - won the day.
Dyson helps to fill Tory policy vacuumTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:22AMAt last we have a glimpse of what is going through the mind of the Conservative party, thanks to a report from the industrial designer James Dyson
Do's and don'ts of spring cleaningTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:50AMAs warmer months draw near, nagging household chores that have been swept under the rug all winter become a priority.
Tories promise medals not money for science and R&DTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:56AMHooverpreneur promises cultural change James Dyson's policy review for the Tory party calls for cultural changes to put science and engineering at the centre of British society.… The power of collaboration within unified communications
Tory tax pledge after Dyson reviewMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:44PMThe Tories have pledged to retain tax credits for research and development as a policy review led by Sir James Dyson declared them an "excellent" measure.
Tories seek ways to "sell to China"Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:04PMSeeking strategies for Britain to "sell to China", Conservative leader David Cameron has turned to the inventor of a best-selling vacuum cleaner for ideas on how to foster success in high technology.
Westbrook helps Indians beat Diamondbacks 3-2Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:13PMTUCSON, Ariz. -- Jake Westbrook pitched 1 2-3 innings in his first game against major league hitters in almost two years and the Cleveland Indians beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on Monday.
ShopSmart Makes Spring Cleaning Easy and SmartMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:00PMPoll Reveals Spring Cleaning is Annual Ritual for 58% of Women; Find Out the Right Way to Tackle the Grungiest Jobs around Your House
Simple updates and regular cleaning keeps homes healthy for people and petsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:36PM(ARA) - Family pets cherish the home environment - it's where they curl up on the living room floor, wait patiently for a treat in the kitchen, and patrol the halls making sure loved ones are safe and sound.
NEOhio gas prices below $2.68 Ohio averageMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:40AMCOLUMBUS -- The latest AAA survey shows Ohio gasoline prices are higher for the third straight week. The auto club and its partners say regular-grade gas is averaging $2.68 statewide, up from $2.60 last Monday.
Comedian Drew Carey gets serious about ClevelandMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:08AMCLEVELAND -- "The Price Is Right" host Drew Carey showcases his hometown of Cleveland in an upcoming series of online videos suggesting remedies to the city's problems.
More digital goodies from SamsungMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:40AMSINGAPORE: Samsung gave the media a peek at its 2010 product lineup at an event recently and some of the highlights include new offerings in the areas of digital imaging and IT solutions.
Still a Sore PointSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:31AMPost the gardener stuffed "rubies the size of chicken eggs" in his vacuum cleaner bag, along with a huge, nearly flawless blue diamond, which at 50-carats would be one of the largest blue diamonds in ...
Thailand's Blue Diamond Heist: Still a Sore PointSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:44PMTwo decades ago, a Thai gardener climbed into the palace of a Saudi prince and stole some 200 pounds of jewelry. The caper cost Thailand billions, left several dead and put an Elvis-impersonating Thai official on death row
One Fish, Big Fish, Old Fish: 'Buttkiss'Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:13PMAmid the wood paneling and vintage posters of a New York City pet store lurks Buttkiss, a giant fish who has become a neighborhood celebrity. With more than four decades behind him, some say the underwater survivor might be the oldest living fish in the city.
The revolution isn’t over yetSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:57PMEven after 40 years, women’s lib has still to deliver on all its promises. So why is the dream so elusive?
Welcome to the FutureSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:13PMWe are in an era of accelerating change, moving toward a future that will be profoundly different from the past we grew up in. But what will the nature of that change be? What will the future look like?
Sick rituals that ruined firemen's livesSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:01AMA RETIRED fire fighter who was the victim of an alleged bastardisation ritual at a Sydney fire station in the early 1980s says the experience ruined his life.
Man snapped, killed girlfriend, cop testifiesSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:31AMDavid Cook snapped during an argument with his girlfriend, bashed her head with a vacuum cleaner and suffocated her using a garbage bag and duct tape after the blows didn't kill her, an Eastpointe police detective testified Friday.
Police reports - Eastern Hills JournalSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:11AMDeborah Hauck, born 1962, possession drug abuse instruments, 271 Carrel St., Feb. 23.
Police reports - Tri-County PressSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:07AMBrent Pleasant, 23, 1988 Edgewater, Cincinnati, OH; warrant for failing to appear in Mayor's Court, Feb. 25. Tracy Freeman, 37, 1761 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH; warrant for failing to pay fines and costs due to Mayor's Court; Feb. 28.
Arkansas offers "Cash For Appliances"Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:51PMIf you're thinking about buying a new washer or refrigerator you may want to go to the store on March 15 because that's when the state's new "Cash for Appliances" program begins.
From the highlands to the Brunswick Music FestivalFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:18PMDON'T be surprised if you feel drawn to the lochs and bens of Scotland after witnessing the talents of one of that country's best loved musicians, Dougie MacLean.
Cop: Killer used vac, garbage bag, duct tapeFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:58PMDavid Cook bashed his girlfriend's head with a vacuum cleaner, put a garbage bag around her head, then put duct tape around her hands and her head.
Vacuum Spider-Man [Dot Physics]Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:59PMCheck out this thing. That is where the guy (Jem Stansfield of BBC's Bang Goes the Theory) shows how he built this thing. Here is part 2 where he uses it to climb a building . Here are some questions: Why does it not matter how powerful the vacuum is? How does a vacuum cleaner work anyway? How does the vacuum cleaner work? I know this is not HowStuffWorks.com , but I guess I should show some ...
HouseWorks: Cures are as close as the kitchenThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:43PMMy grandmother was a great believer in the soothing power of amixture of lemon juice and honey for small boys' sore throats.
Dept. of Spring CleaningThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:50PMAny truly tidy householder knows that spring cleaning needn't wait around for the vagaries of spring.
Archbishop drums up enthusiasmThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:55AMThe Archbishop of York joined in with a combined schools jazz band and played the conga drum at St Mary's Pro Cathedral yesterday.
Special Report: The Truth about Global WarmingTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:12PMAre humans soley responsible for global warming? Not every scientist is on the same page with it comes to the controversial subject...
NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 2 March 2010Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:33PMAll ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.
Men and housework: where should we start?Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:26PMMost men, just like Alastair Campbell, haven’t the foggiest idea about housework. Here’s a guide to the rudiments...
SAK comedy troupe moves to City Arts FactorySunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:43AMIt's 9:30 on a Saturday night, and a line of nearly 200 audience members snakes from the door of Sak Comedy Lab through the city parking garage that the city of Orlando calls Centroplex II.
Editor-At-Large: The doctor says looks don't count. Didn't hurt her...Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:19PMI suppose we should be wary of any project about sexuality commissioned by our former home secretary, Jacqui Smith. If she didn't know that what X-rated stuff was showing on the television at her second home while hubby was babysitting, I'm not sure she had the right credentials to spend a big wad of our money on a year-long review into the sexualisation of young people. Of course, it is of ...