Thursday’s commute was nothing short of absolutely horrible. Gridlock plagued every major highway as drivers tried to get out of work early. If you want to tell us your story, or just vent about the hours you spent in your car yesterday, send us an email . We’ll post some of the responses people send in.
December 14, 2007
New town site’s use to be studied (Boston Globe)
The Board of Selectmen recently created a committee to recommend a plan for the Haynes property, a 75.5-acre parcel on Middleton Road. A Special Town Meeting Oct. 23 authorized the town to acquire the site from the Haynes family, using $3.25 million from the Community Preservation Fund. Plans call for the town to build athletic fields on part of …
Teen Convicted In Wheelchair-Bound Woman’s Death (WDIV ClickOnDetroit.com via Yahoo! News)
A 14-year-old was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, larceny, and fleeing and eluding after police said the teen and his friend stole an SUV and fatally struck a wheelchair-bound woman.
struck by an Albemarle County police officer and then ticketed (The Hook)
Did you hear about the wheelchair pedestrian who was hit by a motorist in a Charlottesville crosswalk and then ticketed? Yeah? Well, how about the second one?
Lighter wheelchair would help (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
His wheelchair has seen better days. He needs one that his mother would be better able to lift. You can help with the Wish List.
Ex-soldier sues bus firms over wheelchair ramps (Evening Standard)
A disabled former soldier is suing three London bus companies over faulty wheelchair ramps and abuse allegedly hurled at him by drivers. John Finnie, who is paralysed from the waist down after an army accident, claims he has had problems getting on and off buses hundreds of times.
As transit grinds to halt, New Yorkers get moving (The Villager)
After the dreaded possibility of a transit strike became a reality, on early Tuesday morning Downtown sidewalks and streets were teeming with commuters on foot, bike, skateboard, rollerblades and electric wheelchair as people powered to work and appointments.
Friends turn out to help man who helped others (The Globe Gazette)
CLEAR LAKE — Craig and Linda Humburg’s friends are grateful to help a man who has helped so many others.
Power Wheelchair Advice Wanted
I’m about to buy a power wheelchair, but I’ve never used one before. Because of how expensive they are, I pretty much need to buy one and stick with it for many years, so I was hoping to get some advice from wheelchair users, …
Mandala Soapâ„¢ — The Perfect Stocking Stuffer for Spiritual Seekers and Art Lovers (PRWeb)
Unique spiritually themed soaps feature beautiful reusable mandala art. (PRWeb Dec 13, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/VGhpci1Qcm9mLUhvcnItU3VtbS1UaGlyLVplcm8=