Indictment in alleged NYC bomb plot Sep 25, 2009
AURORA, Colorado (CNN) -- An Afghan-born Colorado man charged with plotting to make bombs from household chemicals made several recent purchases from beauty supply stores in suburban Denver, telling workers he had "a lot of girlfriends," employees said Thursday ... Najibullah Zazi, now charged with plotting to set off "weapons of mass destruction" in the United States was "a regular" at the Beauty Supply Warehouse in Aurora, Colorado, one store worker said ... Employees at several beauty supply... (CNN -- Law)
Alleged terror threat seen as 'most serious' since 9/11 attacks Sep 25, 2009
Shortly after his return from Pakistan in January 2009, court documents say, Zazi moved from New York to the sprawling Denver suburbs of Aurora, where prosecutors allege his pursuit of bombmaking materials began ... Surveillance photos and receipts show Zazi purchasing six bottles of liquid developer clairoxide, which contains high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide, from an Aurora store on July 25, the documents say ... Zazi's return to Denver set off a flurry of law enforcement raids in New... (Florida Today)
Details of terror case laid out in NY Sep 25, 2009
Zazi and three unidentified helpers purchased "unusually large quantities" of hydrogen peroxide and acetone products in July and August from beauty shops in and around Aurora, Colo ... On Sept. 6 and 7, authorities said, Zazi rented a suite in a hotel in Aurora, where FBI agents later detected "the presence of acetone ... in the vent above the stove." The bomb-making instructions mention heating the components to make them "highly concentrated," prosecutors said. (AZCentral -- News)
Local bank branch goes solar Sep 23, 2009
Tesla Motors employee Jim Brady, left, unplugs an electric sports car to show customer Aurora Grimm of Montecito. Rabobank unveiled a solar-powered electric car recharging station Tuesday, the first of a chain of such recharging stations along the Central Coast. (Santa Maria Times)
Stadiums, hotels warned to watch for terrorists Sep 23, 2009
Terrorism suspect Najibullah Zazi is arrested by FBI agents in Aurora, Colo ... FBI agents late Saturday Sept. 19, 2009 arrested Najibullah Zazi, and his father, Muhammad Zazi during a raid Zazi's home in the Denver suburb of Aurora according to a spokeswoman for Najibullah Zazi's defense team. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
TERROR ARRESTS: Feds race to make sure plot is foiled... Sep 22, 2009
Schneider, Denver Post/AP FBI agents arrest reputed Al Qaeda terror cell operative Najibullah Zazi in Aurora, Colo. Related News. (The Drudge Report)
Click to read:3 Arrests in Colorado Terror Probe Sep 21, 2009
Zazi, who lives in the Denver suburb of Aurora, underwent three days of questioning by the FBI before his arrest. At the mosque Zazi attends in Aurora, Colorado, employees are expressing concern about the investigation. (CBS News)
Living quilts (3) Sep 21, 2009
Nearby is the mural Aurora at the Elkhart County Visitor Center, a great place to pick up maps and find out about other things to do while visiting. Another great stop is the American Countryside Farmers Market, also in Elkhart, with its the 38-by-38-foot Whirling Star quilt garden. (The Herald-Palladium)
Parents say Mass. puts low priority on education for gifted children Sep 20, 2009
Maynard resident Linde Ghere with her daughter, Aurora, 6, a first-grader who reads at a fifth-grade level ... At age 3, Aurora Ghere began to read ... When the Gheres lived in Maryland, a screening in her school district identified Aurora as a gifted child. (Boston Globe)
26 motorcycles in crash on I-5 near Wilsonville Sep 19, 2009
"When we arrived on scene," said Capt. Mike Towner of Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, "it was ordered mayhem. There were almost two dozen motorcycles scattered across the freeway, and firefighters from Aurora and Canby providing medical care to injured bikers, as non-injured bikers tried to assist.". At 4:30 p.m., traffic was backed up five miles in northbound lanes but one lane was finally opened. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
* FBI search al-Qaeda-linked mans home Sep 18, 2009
UNDER SURVEILLANCE:: The Joint Terrorism Task Force went through the Denver home of Najibullah Zazi, who denied he was the central figure in a FBI terrorism investigation AP, AURORA, COLORADO Friday, Sep 18, 2009, Page 7. Federal agents searched the home of a suburban Denver man identified by law enforcement as having a possible link to al-Qaeda, carting away several boxes of evidence. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
The Young Pro Sep 17, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
FBI Searches Home of Colo. Terror Suspect Sep 17, 2009
Zazi's 35-year-old aunt, Rabia Zazi, said from her suburban Aurora home that her nephew recently visited the Peshawar region of Pakistan - where she said his wife lives and whom he hopes to bring to the United States. She said Zazi was born in Pakistan but moved to the United States at an early age and grew up in Queens. (CBS News -- US)
Conjuring up another reason to visit Orlando Sep 17, 2009
A few days ago, Walt Disney World announced it will begin its largest overhaul of the park when it adds a Little Mermaid ride through Ariels underwater home, updates its Star Wars ride (Disney Hollywood Studios), expands its Dumbo attractions, and creates areas where guests can interact with princesses like Cinderella, Belle and Aurora. Those Disney updates arent scheduled to be completed until 2011 for the Star Wars renovations and 2013 for the Fantasyland attractions. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
FBI searches homeof Colorado man in terror probe Sep 17, 2009
Posted: Thursday, September 17, 2009 4:50 AM EST Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2009 4:50 AM EST By COLLEEN SLEVINAssociated Press Writer. (AP) - Federal agents on Wednesday searched the home of a suburban Denver man identified by law enforcement as having a possible link to al-Qaida, carting away several boxes of evidence. (WCAX.com, VT)
FBI searches home of man in terror plot Sep 17, 2009
FBI searches home of Colo. Airport shuttle driver denies link to NYC terror plot. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
GAME TRACKER: UNI vs. Western Illinois, Eastern Illinois Sep 12, 2009
Freshman Kiki McClelland of Aurora, Ill. has three former prep teammates at Eastern Illinois, while Potzman played with EIU's Kayla Doran at Incarnate Word Academy in St. Louis. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
The Citizen's Cinema Aug 27, 2009
TheCitizensCinema wrote on Feb 5, 2009 2:05 PM:" Maybe the most headline-grabbing entertainment story of the week happens to feature a Cayuga County native.Unfortunately it's in the dubious role of Christian Bale's verbal whipping boy that Director of Photography Shane Hurlbut, of Aurora, has received attention in news stories by CNN, the Associated Press and TMZ.com.A three-minute audio clip from last summer captures Bale swearing violently at Hurlbut on the set of "Terminator: Salvation," the... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Men's Track Adds 15 Recruits to 2010 Squad Aug 26, 2009
Josh Zinzer (Aurora, Ill ... Josh Zinzer // Sprints // Aurora, Ill. (Fightingillini.com)
Five Reasons to Visit Hobart Aug 25, 2009
Indeed, when not exploring, Australia's Antarctic flagship an impressive research-and-resupply vessel named Aurora Australis is usually docked here. To familiarize yourself with Australia's (and Hobart's) involvement with the icy continent, visit the riveting "Islands to Ice" exhibit at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, tel: (61-3) 6211 4177. (Time.com)
What's on your bucket list? Aug 22, 2009
The Northern Lights; it's a long way to go for a light show, but the Aurora Borealis simply has to be seen, and what better way to experience it than from the deck of the Hurtigruten cruise/ferry as it hops in and out of the fjords. Magic. (iAfrica.com)
Can Dad be trusted to take notes on curriculum night? Aug 18, 2009
Admittedly, I don t know you other than your writings, so I am probably wrong, but when I read your blog persona, I m always reminded of that scene in Terms of Endearment when Jack Nicholson s character takes Shirley McClain out to their first lunch and things are spinning out of control for her and it really upsets her and Jack asks Aurora you wouldn t happen to be any fun, would you. Not that you re Aurora, but it seems to me that you might have the tendency to let the little things you can t... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Deeds recorded in Volusia County July 27-31 Aug 16, 2009
Aurora Loan Services LLC and Green River Capital LC to Erin N. Durning, lot 303, Victoria Park, increment three southeast, $148,000. Inatome Ventures LLC to Bruce D. and Marie T. Page, lot 86, Victoria Park, southeast increment 1, $140,400. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Proposals and Weddings at Disney Wo... Aug 14, 2009
Snow White, Cinderella and Princess Aurora will gush over his new fianc;e s ring. 2. (Suite101.com)
Astronics lands $7.4M deal Aug 12, 2009
Astronics (NASDAQ: ATRO) is based in East Aurora. Reader Comments. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
New Simulations Show Tunnel, Street Planned To Replace Viaduct Aug 11, 2009
The first video shows a drive-through of the tunnel that starts at the south end and ends after the tunnel's exit onto Aurora Avenue. The second video shows Alaskan Way, which will connect to Elliott and Western avenues and will provide access to downtown and SR 99. (KIRO TV, WA)
Cloud ships 'to deflect sun's rays and stop global warming'... Aug 8, 2009
However, in the stratosphere, the contribution is about 80% from carbon dioxide and about 20% from water vapor" Therefore water vapor in the stratosphere is not the dominante green house gas and could be used to reflect sunlight. At least there is a grain of truth in this idea, kind of like a urban myth. The quote is from JunkScience.com. It is very important to know all the science behind the debate or it is easy to be dismissed as a sceptic. Jason on August 07, 2009 at 11:23 PM Who cares... (The Drudge Report)
Magna net takes a $205 mn knock Aug 8, 2009
Aurora, Ontario-based Magna said its loss amounted to $1. 83 per share for the quarter ended June 30, compared with a profit of $227 million, or $1. (India Times)
Travel: Biking in the City Aug 7, 2009
Ty Milford / Aurora Open / Corbis Article Tools. Route: Fisherman's Wharf to Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito Distance: 8 miles. (Time.com)
Jeanine is viewers' pick on Fox dance competition Aug 7, 2009
Earlier in the program, Kayla Radomski, a 19-year-old native of Aurora, Colo. was revealed as the least popular among the remaining four. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Crews Repairing Roads Buckled By Heat Wave Aug 4, 2009
Evidence of the problem was seen Monday on the Aurora Bridge, where crews had to dig out a damaged expansion joint to replace it. The problem continues throughout Western Washington, where sidewalks in four counties are being fixed after buckling. (KIRO TV, WA)
Aurora St. Luke's Healing Garden Earns LEED Certification Jul 30, 2009
Aurora Health Care Logo(PRNewsFoto/Aurora Health Care) MILWAUKEE, WI UNITED STATES ... The Vince Lombardi Charitable Funds Healing Garden and the Agnes and Morland Hamilton Healing Conservatory at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center recently received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold status ... This is Aurora Health Care's first LEED certified project. (PR Newswire)
Planet golf: The best links outside the U.S. Jul 24, 2009
Beacon Hall G.C. Aurora, Canada 20. Kingsbarns G. Links St. Andrews, Scotland 21. (ESPN -- Golf)
World's natural wonders Jul 23, 2009
Aurora Borealis (Northern Canada) The northern polar lights are only visible in the sky from the Northern Hemisphere. The closer you are to the magnetic North Pole, which is currently in the arctic islands of northern Canada, the better your chances of seeing them. (iAfrica.com)
Scientists Look Beyond Earth To Understand Auroras Jul 20, 2009
In 1621, Pierre Cassendi paired Aurora, goddess of dawn, with Boreas, god of the north wind, to christen the northern lights aurora borealis. Those centered above the South Pole are called aurora australis for southern dawn ... Anatomy of an Aurora. (Science Daily)
Historic moment happens in the blink of an eye Jul 18, 2009
The foil will fly with the test flight of the Aurora I rocket, first in a series leading up to launching a satellite to low-earth orbit by the General Aviation Space Group. Such a satellite launch, if successful, would be a worldwide first. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Top U.S. water parks Jul 16, 2009
Details: 1100 Squires Rd., Aurora, Ohio, 330/562-8303. Aquatica by SeaWorld, Orlando, Florida Near Tampa, Florida (85 miles). (CNN)
Key Washington drug informant faces deportation Jul 14, 2009
To prove he was reliable, they had him arrange controlled buys -- including several pounds of meth from a dealer in the parking lot of a Mexican restaurant along Aurora Avenue. He did it, he said, without hesitation. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Enlighteningand unusual spots for geeks Jul 10, 2009
Not many business travelers will get a chance to hunt down the ever-moving Magnetic North Pole, or stay up until the middle of the night in Fairbanks, Alaska, to see the Aurora Borealis. But there are plenty that are a short rental car drive from major business destinations, and many of them are both fascinating and virtually unknown. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Frito-Lay's SunChips Brand and National Geographic Reveal Finalists Competing for Grants in 'Green Effect' Initiative Jul 8, 2009
CONTACT: Aurora Gonzalez Frito-Lay North America Tel: 972-334-3821. SOURCE Frito-Lay. (PR Newswire)
Anothertravelguide.com Launches Improved English Version for Passionate Independent Travellers Jul 6, 2009
From whale watching in Greenland to surfing in Madagascar, from wine-tasting in M;doc to sightseeing in the mysterious city of Samarkand, from viewing the aurora borealis in Troms; to heliboarding in Kamchatka, from experiencing the soul of Vietnamese culture in to wandering through the fairy-tale landscapes of New Zealand, these are but a few of the itineraries that they recommend. For readers from the West, serves as an indispensable guide to the East, with practical and helpful information... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
President Barack Obama Delivers July 4 Message on PBS's A Capitol Fourth, America's National Independence Day Celebration Jul 4, 2009
Since then, both holiday specials have been honored with over 80 awards including the New York Film Festival Award, the Telly Award, the Golden Cine Award, the Videographer Award, the National Education Association Award, the Aurora Award, the Christopher Award, the Communicator's Award, the AXIEM Award, the Omni Award and the Writer's Guild of America Award. A Capitol Fourth 2009 is made possible by grants from The Boeing Company, the National Park Service, the Corporation for Public... (PR Newswire)
Sturgeon Qualifies For PGA Event Jul 3, 2009
" While Small was dueling for a title against Sheftic and Schneiter, there were other sub-plots that made this Championship one of the more memorable in its 42-year history. Lee Rinker of Jupiter, Fla., who hadn't made a cut in two years after finishing third in 2006, closed with a 71 to share fourth at 279 with Craig Thomas of White Plains, N.Y., Ryan Benzel of Bothell, Wash., and Eric Lippert of Marina, Calif. Tim Weinhart of Suwanee, Ga., who had vaulted to take the Championship lead midway... (Uoflsports.com)
Public records for July 1, 2009 Jul 2, 2009
SUITS: Paramjeet Singh v. West Palm Express of Florida Inc., other negligence; Citimortgage Inc. v. Gustavo Vargas, real property; Wachovia Mortgage FSB v. Jacquelynn Stonewater, real property; Aurora Loan Services v. Kurt Ramcharitar, real property; BAC Home Loans Servicing LP v. Erasmo Bermudez Jr., real property; Aurora Loan Services LLC v. Glenneth Woods, real property; UBS Real Estate Securities Inc. v. Jonathan B. Wilson, real property; Bank of America NA v. Dianachi C. Frederico, real... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Fundraiser planned to help friends visit Rapid City teen stricken with cystic fibrosis Jul 2, 2009
Money raised will help pay for about eight of Randy's friends to travel to Aurora, Colo ... Any additional money will go to help defray expenses for Randy's family, who is staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Aurora ... On Jan. 1 he underwent a lung transplant at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora that enabled him to breathe without supplemental oxygen for the first time in more than a year. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Spotted®: The focus is on you! Jun 27, 2009
Athens Academy Middle School: Fifth-grade students Adeline Archibald, Alex Billmayer, Kayla Cherry, Rob Clements, Will Corry, Ellie Crymes, Kimberlyn Daniel, Nick Grubb, Davis Haeusser, Isabelle Hale, Mara Hancock, Megan Hodgson, Kevin Kim, Foster Loftis, Elizabeth Malcom, Nicholas Manfredi, Matthew McArdle, Christina Minor, Colin Murphy, Sean Murphy, Tesh Parris, Alisha Patel, Anshul Patel, Drew Richardson, Hayden Rymer, Riya Shah, Sarah Slocum, Gabriela Tejeda, Grace Trimpe and RaRa Williams;... (Athens Banner-Herald)
State won't hold more truck traffic hearings Jun 22, 2009
The task force members represent Finger Lakes communities such as Tompkins County, Ithaca, Owasco, Skaneateles and Aurora, as well as representatives from state offices of Assemblyman Will Barclay, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, and state Sen. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
- VALLEY POLICE BEAT: Guns used to rob three 0 Jun 22, 2009
A neighbor of the vehicle s owner ran after Hughes who fled to a two-story complex at 431 Aurora Drive, about a block away, Novak said. The incident occurred at about 8:51 a.m.. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Casey's National Road Festival celebration fit for the big top Jun 18, 2009
4-7 p.m., free concert by the Aurora Bend Band. Martinsville. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Johns Hopkins Football Earns Preseason Rankings From The Sporting News, Lindy's Jun 16, 2009
Andrew Kase and the Blue Jays are ranked in the top 25 in a pair of preseason polls (Hopkinssports.com)
Letters for Sunday, May 31, 2009 Jun 16, 2009
Adam Paler, Aurora, Ill ... sunkauai wrote on May 31, 2009 6:39 AM:" Mr. Paler what I don't get is that you seem to want to blame the entire public for this. Hey I live in Kapahi where's my responsibilty? I'll keep an eye out for your laptop, but don't hold your breath. Your pitiful (letter) reminds me when my cell-phone got ripped off from my rental car at the SF airport. Uea I knew who took it it was the punks that clean the cars when you turn them in, I lost all those phone numbers of every... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Mollie's Restaurant and Lounge is closed Jun 16, 2009
Cloudbase Dave wrote on Jun 12, 2009 8:52 AM:" As another professional driver based here in Klamath Fallen. I can attest to the great food at Molliie's T/S, however the restrooms smelled like urine constantly, and the overall image of Mollie's was kind of run down and shoddy. It would be a super business investment if someone were to buy this place, tear down and redo the main restraunt, c-store and maybe do away with the bar (alcohol and semi's don't mix too well) and put in a driver's... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Summer Fun events 2009 Jun 4, 2009
Advance tickets from Lions Club members and in Union Grove at Grove Insurance, Aurora Pharmacy, Al s Piggly Wiggly and Union Grove Lumber. A rain or shine classic and antique car, van and motorcycle show, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (show registration begins at 8 a.m.). (Racine Journal Times, WI)
The Young Pro May 31, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Organic food distributor to open facility May 30, 2009
Albert's Organics to open food distribution facility in Charlotte - Charlotte Business Journal. for free extra services. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Giant Atmospheric Crashes Detected via Auroras May 27, 2009
Using auroras like flashlights, scientists have exposed giant atmospheric waves crashing just above Earth that can endanger satellites () ... There the system has a front-row seat for the aurora borealis, or northern lights ... Auroras flicker into being when charged particles from the sun strike Earth's magnetic field and are funneled to the Poles, where the particles interact with the atmosphere to colorful effect. (National Geographic)
UNI signs five prep soccer recruits May 20, 2009
Catherine "Kiki" McClellan of Aurora, Ill. Kelsey Dolder of Iowa City, Melissa Hagan of Massillon, Ohio and Morgan Olsen of Woodridge, Ill. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Historical landmark once visited by presidents Lincoln and Cleveland May 17, 2009
They are the oldest commercial building in the suburb of Riverside; the state s oldest bank; a hospital campus of 29 buildings in Chicago; Illinois largest Chautauqua auditorium in Shelbyville; a 1915 apothecary; a 109-year-old train depot; a Bertrand Goldberg-designed hospital; an iconic structure in Aurora; and a distinctive group of rural barns. The annual list focuses attention on sites threatened by deterioration, lack of maintenance or insufficient funds, according to Landmark Illinois. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Timminco predicts brighter future when solar energy rises May 16, 2009
8-million to close the magnesium group's plant in Aurora, Colo. The magnesium group produced $14. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Opel requires $1.4bn loan to survive May 16, 2009
Likely offers will include one from a group led by Aurora, Ontario-based Magna International Inc. with a focus on Russia, and one from Turin, Italy-based Fiat SpA that has a Latin American emphasis, Forster said. A third party may also bid, he said, declining to be specific. (India Times)
#26 BUFFALO, NEW YORK May 15, 2009
Save some energy for Buffalo's architectural history - the Roycroft community in nearby East Aurora is a key puzzle piece for those interested in the Arts & Crafts design movement. Frank Lloyd Wright's legacy is keenly felt here as well, in no less than six major projects dotted around the region, among them the city's Darwin Martin House. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Over 50 and ditching corporate world for franchising May 9, 2009
He and his wife, Lea, opened salons in Aurora and Stouffville in September and March, and plan to open a third in Markham in October. The franchise has cost $250,000. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Giant tornadoes power Northern Lights May 5, 2009
New research, however, has found that the Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are powered by giant electrical tornadoes spinning at more than a million miles an hour and stretching thousands of miles into space ... That is what generates the aurorae, said Karl-Heinz Glassmeier, director of the Institute for Geophysics and Extraterrestrial Physics in Braunschweig, Germany ... The northern lights and their southern equivalent, the aurora australis, create spectacular moving displays of... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Illinois reports 9 cases of probable swine flu Apr 30, 2009
In Kane County at Marmion Academy in Aurora, a Catholic boys high school where one case of probable swine flu was identified, extracurricular events were canceled, including a national competition in Florida for the ROTC drill team, said school headmaster John Milroy. "This is something they worked for all year long," Milroy said, noting team members' disappointment. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Mexicos sickly economy now suffers from flu Apr 30, 2009
Aurora Medina said sales are down 90 percent at her food stall in the sprawling market of La Merced, where she has worked for 52 years. "It's really hard," said Medina, ladling out homemade chicken soup. (MSNBC -- Business)
