Blinding snow squall causes mass vehicle pile-up in Detroit; 3 dead, 20 hurt...
Authorities say two children and one adult were killed and numerous others were injured in a massive freeway crash in Detroit involving at least two dozen vehicles in icy, snowy conditions. The Detroit...
View ArticleMake 2013 healthy, wealthy and wise with help from Naperville Public Library
As January comes to a close, our New Years Resolutions may need some support. The first few weeks are full of vigor and enthusiasm for changes to your lifestyle. As progress slows and change becomes...
View ArticleStar Trek Online celebrates three years of starships and phasers (Photos)
Cryptic Studios is celebrating the three-year anniversary of Star Trek Online, and players are reaping the benefits. Starting today and until February 14th, Star Trek Online players can get several...
View ArticleHalf a heart on Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day, that one time a year that so many outwardly express their affection, and undying love for one another. Stores are littered with hearts, and red colored decorations, all the card stores...
View ArticleBlackBerry 101: How to update multiple apps on BlackBerry 10
While playing around with my BlackBerry Z10 and chatting with a few folks on BBM, I learned that there was already an update to the native Twitter app in BlackBerry 10. I hadn't received a notification...
View ArticleBrush fire west of Daytona contained Thursday, may make U.S. 92 smokey overnight
Daytona Beach and Volusia County firefighters were mopping up a 64-acre brush fire west of Daytona Beach Thursday afternoon. Volusia County spokesperson Pat Kuehn said the fire started around 12:30...
View ArticleTim Duncan injury update: San Antonio Spurs center expected back soon?
A Tim Duncan injury update holds good news for the San Antonio Spurs. Duncan is trying to play in Saturday's game (Feb. 2) against the Washington Wizards, with the plan being to continue practicing...
View ArticleOnce again, Garry Trudeau hints old 'Doonesbury' characters are being cast off
The prospect of "Doonesbury" without Zonker might feel like being served a piece of apple pie without a scoop of ice cream, but a future without (or with less of) the funnies page's most notorious...
View ArticleMingle With our Mutts event in Columbus, Ohio
Mingle with our Mutts Sunday, February 3, 2013 Noon until 2:00 p.m. Franklin County Dog Shelter 4340 Tamarack Boulevard Columbus, Ohio Rescue groups and shelter staff are available to answer questions...
View ArticlePhil Mickelson fires 59 1/2 at Phoenix Open (video)
Phil Mickelson, who missed firing a magical 59 by a cruel fraction of an inch, now knows all too well that "Almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.” Mickelson’s 25-foot birdie putt on his...
View ArticlePercy Harvin gets raise for accomplishments
Due to a stellar season by Percy Harvin before he was injured and ultimately placed on IR, the Vikings star wideout is lined up to get a nice raise for the 2013 season. While it's likely not the payday...
View Article'Omerta: City of Gangsters' releases on PC; new trailer from Kalypso Media...
Today Kalypso Media released their new gangster strategy/simulation game "Omerta: City of Gangsters" on PC and Xbox 360. The game is available for purchases on several sites, but the PC version...
View ArticleShock Jock Trial Verdict
The two-week long shock jock trial ended this week with a verdict exonerating Bubba the Love Sponge Clem. Clem had been sued by Todd "MJ" Schnitt, who had accused Clem of defamation and threatening him...
View ArticleHonest mechanic shop in the Coachella Valley? Noe's Auto Repair Shop
A small business has to find a niche, in order to compete with the big names in their market - and an auto repair shop is no different. Costs of labor are high, and parts are expensive, so how can a...
View Article'Big Bang Theory' spoilers: A gal pal for Raj?
Everyone knows that "Big Bang Theory's" Raj Koothrapali is a little lonely since Howard and Bernadette tied the knot. On Jan. 30 Entertainment Weekly reports that Kate Micucci is going to be joining...
View ArticleChicago gardening: Catalog orders
Your seed catalogs have probably arrived by now, and you’re most likely amazed at the variety of choices. Your garden plans recorded in your Chicago Garden Notebook will help you and keep you from...
View ArticleChicago in for a scare at C2E2
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View ArticleThe Obama Eagle: Local artist tribute to the President
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with local artist Lois Esparza. She has created a three dimensional, lighted Obama Eagle. Every intricate detail of her work has meaning. As Lois describes...
View ArticleHuge asteroid's flyby caught on video: See Toutatis buzz Earth
A huge asteroid's flyby was caught on video, according to a Dec. 16 Yahoo report. Earlier this week giant asteroid 4179 Toutatis buzzed Earth, and radar images captured by NASA's Deep Space Network...
View ArticleNew release: 'Suspect' by Robert Crais
Robert Crais is the New York Times bestselling author of detective fiction with the most popular being his Elvis Cole series. This month his newest release is the stand-alone suspense novel “Suspect.”...
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