« November 2005 | Main

December 31, 2005

Vacation hot spots in 2006 include Colorado, Arizona, China, Croatia

While travel to perennial favorites like Los Angeles, Orlando, New York and Las Vegas is always strong, some unexpected destinations -- from Colorado and Arizona to Croatia and China -- are showing up as hot spots for travel as the 2006 season

From Vacation hot spots in 2006 include Colorado, Arizona, China, Croatia

Posted by Russell at 09:12 AM

December 30, 2005

Digital Maps Going Beyond the Roads

You can pull up satellite and aerial images, discover neighborhood jazz clubs and check the latest traffic conditions. You can even get some rail schedules and, hopefully one day, tips on foot and bike trails through

From Digital Maps Going Beyond the Roads

Posted by Gary at 04:48 PM

December 30, 2005

Area trio experiences strong cyclo-cross season Muhel captures state championship; Shaw captures runner-up status

Want to go for a bike ride? During the fall for the workers at Fenton's Cycle Fit that question takes a whole new meaning. A good portion of the staff at the business competes in cyclo-cross racing. The sport can look very much like mountain bike racing or dirt bike racing at

From Area trio experiences strong cyclo-cross season Muhel captures state championship; Shaw captures runner-up status

Posted by Doug at 11:03 AM

Boomer buyers find their way to kiddy cars

It wasn't until Jim Tudor got his new Honda Element that he noticed a quirk in its design. Why was the boxy vehicle's sunroof over the empty back seat instead of his spot up front?"I found out that it's supposed to be for my surfboard," says Tudor, who's 56, the grandfather of two and never surfs anywhere but the

From Boomer buyers find their way to kiddy cars

Posted by Tom at 08:09 AM

December 29, 2005

Keeps Rain, Snow From Entering Bike Helmet

By Fiona Cohen, The Bellingham Herald, Bellingham, Wash., The Bellingham Herald, Bellingham, Wash. Dec. 28--A useful outdoor product: Gore Bike Wear Helmet Cover. Pitch: This waterproof bicycle helmet cover keeps the commuter's head

From Keeps Rain, Snow From Entering Bike Helmet

Posted by Perry at 01:45 PM

2006 hot spots include Colorado, China, Croatia

NEW YORK (AP) -- While travel to perennial favorites like Los Angeles, Orlando, New York and Las Vegas is always strong, some unexpected destinations -- from Colorado and Arizona to Croatia and China -- are showing up as hot spots for travel as the 2006 season

From 2006 hot spots include Colorado, China, Croatia

Posted by John at 11:55 AM

Armstrong named AP Male Athlete of Year

Armstrong wins fourth straight AP Male Athlete of the Year honorAUSTIN, Texas -- Lance Armstrong takes fewer bike rides these days. He even describes himself as out of shape since retiring after his seventh consecutive Tour de France victory in

From Armstrong named AP Male Athlete of Year

Posted by Russell at 10:08 AM

Armstrong Wins AP Male Athlete of the Year

Lance Armstrong takes fewer bike rides these days. He even describes himself as out of shape since retiring after his seventh consecutive Tour de France victory in July. But he remains unbeatable. Armstrong was honored Wednesday as The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth straight year. He is the only athlete to be selected by sports writers four times since the honor first

From Armstrong Wins AP Male Athlete of the Year

Posted by Bob at 09:18 AM

December 28, 2005

Cooper gets wish of a lifetime

Oak Mountain Intermediate School student Larry Cooper could have wished for a trip to Disney World or a cruise. Instead, he wished for a trip to meet President George Bush, a wish that was granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation during the Thanksgiving

From Cooper gets wish of a lifetime

Posted by Lorren at 05:33 PM

New Car, The Driver Has Mileage

It wasn't until Jim Tudor got his new Honda Element that he noticed a quirk in its design. Why was the boxy vehicle's sunroof over the empty back seat instead of his spot up front? "I found out that it's supposed to be for my surfboard," says Tudor, who's 56, the grandfather of two and never surfs anywhere but the Internet. "It was really

From New Car, The Driver Has Mileage

Posted by Greg at 04:16 PM