Before moving on to less important matters, I'd like to acknowledge the passing on Monday of Sheldon Brown, one of the giants of bicycle maintenance, technology and general bicycle mechanical understanding. He will be sorely missed, particularly for those seeking simple, ... .

Tour of California notebook: Riders hit Sausalito early for ...

All that was missing at the Tour of California team presentation and gala in Sausalito on Friday was an "Entertainment Tonight" crew to interview the stars and Joan Rivers to critique what they were wearing.

The 136 riders from 17 professional cycling teams were given the Hollywood-like red-carpet treatment, literally, when they arrived for the gala beneath a giant tent erected off Spinnaker Drive. After competing in a prologue in Palo Alto on Sunday, the world-class cyclists will kick off on Monday morning in downtown Sausalito to begin the first stage of the seven-stage, 650-mile race.

The Friday night "black tie and spandex" gala included a hanging bicycle museum above the crowd. It featured a bicycle built for five, an English Ordinary and a 1941 Schwinn Excelsior used in the first series of mountain bike races in Marin.

Tech Report: More from the SICI Symposium

Before moving on to less important matters, I'd like to acknowledge the passing on Monday of Sheldon Brown, one of the giants of bicycle maintenance, technology and general bicycle mechanical understanding.

February 2007

Police say those items were subsequently inventoried at the police station and inside of the pocketbook Ptl. Daniels found a small quantity of packaged Cocaine, Marijuana and several prescription pills. In addition to the A&B charge the suspect 47-year old Gina M Champ of West Dennis was also charged with Possession of a Class B Controlled Substance-Cocaine, Possession of a Class B Controlled Substance-Percocet, Possession of a Class D Controlled Substance-Marijuana and Possession of a Class E Controlled Substance-Klonopin. Ms. Champ was later bailed on personal recognizance and was due to be arraigned in Orleans District Court on Wednesday.

Two arrested for burglary, third for assaulting officer in DennisDENNIS - Dennis Police arrest two people for alleged burglary and a third person for allegedly assaulting an officer. Police say approximately 6:30 PM on Tuesday evening they responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a disturbance at 28 Maple Terrace.

The name says it all – Justin Kredible performing in St. Louis

Justin Kredible's vigorous mix of comedy and magic has quickly established him as one of America's premiere performers. As a regular guest on the 'Rachael Ray' show and a crowd favorite at colleges and events around the country Justin lives up to his recent title of "Entertainer of the Year 2007" from Campus Activities Magazine.

Justin began performing at the age of twelve.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, left, shakes hands with with Indian Defense Minister A.K. Antony, center, as U.S. Ambassador to India David Mulford looks on in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008. India's quest to modernize its military against a backdrop of China's burgeoning defense growth and an ongoing regional terrorism threat were the focus of talks planned with Gates.

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Trouble in the woods for Dubya

Unfortunately so few of the voting public look past the bumper sticker slogans of "I'll cut your taxes". I'm a 5th generation Floridian who woke up this morning to read in the local paper that the Republican controlled legislature is about to repeal the intangibles tax which affects almost exclusively the very rich. There we go again. Another Bush and a Republican controlled legislature giving tax breaks to the very rich. Another article in the same paper told about reductions in mental health programs for children due to lack of funds. Both articles are available at :www.news-journalonline.com

Tesco storm — ‘Let’s stick together!’

Paul Smith, chief executive of Spicerhaart, with more than 200 offices across the country, said in his regular EAN column: "We estate agents need to stick together and prove that we are worth every penny that people pay.

"Tesco might think that ‘‘Every little helps’ — but it won’t be at my expense."

Tesco, by far the biggest retailer in the UK, have long offered advice on mortgages, savings and loans as well as credit cards, and have been linked with a move into estate agency previously.

Asda, one of their major supermarket rivals, already display homes for sale from a number of their branches.

But the Tesco Property Market site caused a storm within the estate agency industry from day one, as leading portals Rightmove, Primelocation and Propertyfinder were among those quick to disassociate themselves from the venture and deny Tesco access to any of their members’ properties.

Food, wine and music Three Grass Valley celebrations offer taste and ...

Friday evening kicks off festivities with the 3rd Annual Northern Sierra Winter Wine & Food Masquerade, a Mardi Gras food and wine pairing that combines the mystique of a masquerade with the talents of local winemakers and chefs and all set to music.

On Saturday, March 1, the festivities continue with the 7th Annual Foothills Celebration where the charm of historic downtown Grass Valley is combined with a stroll through the streets, while listening to live music and indulging in more scrumptious gourmet food and wine.

Finally, on March 2, Music In The Mountains presents the 1st Annual Foothills Celebration Sunday Brunch, a delicious midday meal accompanied by Paul Perry on piano with a string ensemble held at the new Gold Miners Inn- Holiday Inn Express. Grass Valley pulls together regional talent and parties in style.