Vikings’ Adrian Peterson listed as doubtful

NFL By David Miniel - Dec 27th, 2013 at 2:09 pm Dec 22, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowksi-USA TODAY Sports Minnesota Vikings running back came into the 2013 season with the mindset of breaking the single season rushing record that was set by Read more [...]

German Dealership Has Four Pagani Zondas For Sale

For a car as sought after and popular as the Pagani Zonda, finding a used one in Europe is often like finding a needle in the haystack. With barely more than 100 being produced and many more one-offs being commissioned throughout the car’s 10+ year production run, the number of variants are limitless but actual production numbers are the complete opposite. However, if you’re in Germany and looking for a used Pagani Zonda, then we have the dealership for you. Amian Cars is currently Read more [...]

Chicago Bears’ wide receiver Earl Bennett listed as questionable for Sunday’s …

NFL By David Miniel - Dec 27th, 2013 at 1:37 pm Dec 15, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Earl Bennett (80) celebrates after catching a pass in the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports The Chicago Bears are preparing for the toughest game of their entire regular season on Sunday as they’re Read more [...]

eBay post-Christmas auction shines spotlight on unloved gifts

Listings for tablet computers shot up 25% on auction site eBay on Christmas Day, compared with the day before, as Brits moved quickly to offload unwanted presents. The site had nearly 2,000 items listed underunwanted Christmas giftson Friday morning as people in the UK found themselves with an estimated 2.4bn worth of non-ideal presents. Surprisingly, many people chose to resell one of this years most sought after gifts Read more [...]

Electricity pole fell on houses in storm

The married couple were in their Mayobridge home with their son when the pole fell at about 10pm in winds of up to 75mph, causing a fire which gutted the property.There was smoke and water damage in an adjoining property which housed two other pensioners. All the victims were brought to Daisy Hill Hospital but have since been discharged.Sean O'Hare, a neighbour, saw what happened."The flashing and sparking came from all over and it was just like a fireworks display for a time," he Read more [...]

Burnley’s Queen Street Mill granted Grade I listed status

11:29am, Fri 27 Dec 2013 - last updated Fri 27 Dec 2013 UK Burnley Lancashire Queen Street Cotton Mill in Burnley Photo: Granada ReportsA beautifully preserved 19th century steam-powered Lancashire cotton weaving mill, believed to be the only remaining working example anywhere in the world, has been Grade I listed. The Queen Street Mill in Burnley has been used as a location for numerous films and TV dramas. In the Oscar-winning Read more [...]

Senior center plans events – The Inter

The Tucker County Senior Centers will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year holiday. The centers will be open on the regular schedule Thursday, Jan. 2. On behalf of the Tucker County Senior Center, staff wishes all seniors a very happy new year and are looking forward to serving you in 2014. If you are not a participant at either of the centers, you are invited to make a New Year's resolution to visit us and enjoy the fellowship. With the winter weather upon us, Read more [...]

Bureau draws 20 new visitor events for 2014

There will be 20 more events in the Quad-Cities in 2014 and even more out-of-town people here to participate — all creating a $7.5 million boost to the local economy.   That's according to the Quad-Cities Convention Visitors Bureau which, on Thursday, released its projections for the coming year.More than 25,000 people have booked hotel rooms for the new events alone, bureau representatives said. While 2013 numbers have yet to be calculated, data from the U.S. Travel Association Read more [...]

Ultimate Party Houses

Sachiko Kuno and Ryuji Ueno own two of the largest historic houses in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, but they live in neither. Instead, they use them to host concerts, parties, debates—and earlier this year, an Easter Egg Roll. The Japanese-born couple decided to buy the Federal-style Read more [...]

Engagement rings among common items being re-gifted

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