Mar 15th, 2010 · Dial-up is the only way many residents of Trinity County, Calif., can get online, putting elementary school students at a disadvantage. The solution could be in the county's own backyard, but there's a catch.
Mar 10th, 2010 · Google Inc. is adding a bike lane with its latest online mapping option. The Internet giant tweaked the service so it could recommend routes that would steer bicyclists away from big hills and heavily congested streets.
Mar 3rd, 2010 · A British man has been fined for his dog-walking technique. He drove at low speed down a country lane, holding the leash out the car's window as the animal ran alongside. Police cited Paul Railton for not having proper control of a vehicle. Railton pleaded guilty, admitting there was "an element of laziness" in his conduct.
Feb 24th, 2010 · Dutch skating star Sven Kramer was well on his way to winning a gold medal in the men's 10,000-meter speedskating event Tuesday night when his coach shouted at him to switch lanes. He did. Big mistake.
Jan 26th, 2010 · A new museum/theme park in London has enough music, mementos and memory-lane appeal to satisfy even the most fervent fan of the Swedish pop group.
Jan 15th, 2010 · McPartland and guest host Elvis Costello stroll down memory lane as she discusses her favorite moments from more than 700 episodes of Piano Jazz. Costello serenades McPartland with a moving version of "P.S. I Love You" and introduces a new song, "You Hung the Moon."
Oct 29th, 2009 · Police say four young men clogged the drive-through lane by trying to "rap" their order. They were charged with disorderly conduct. The owner-operator of the McDonald's says the manager "felt that her safety was at risk."
Aug 19th, 2009 · Charities are turning to the digital key pads at retailers' checkout lanes to help fundraise. Customers are especially happy to give if the charity is related to the business. For example, a pet rescue group raising money at a high-end dog food store. But charities might be losing out on the bigger dollars that come from actually knowing who's giving.