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Familiar names on bench for Slam opener San Diego Union-Tribune
Long looks forward JIM BAIRD / Union-Tribune The door has closed on another San Diego State football season, but for those unwilling to adhere to the strategies espoused by coach Chuck Long, it remains wide open.
Y'all come, but be prepared for fried The Oregonian
Alongside the entrance to Screen Door, a new restaurant serving Southern home cooking, is a neon sign that says "E-A-T."
2005 Renault Grand Scenic Dynamique from UK and Ireland Carsurvey.org
What things have gone wrong with the car? Panels do not line up in several places, rear tailgate, bonnet, rear door, all these have a larger gap on one side which should be equal.
Deck your door with a charity auction wreath Middlebury Campus
In the spirit of holiday giving, the Mary Johnson Center held a silent wreath auction at Middlebury's Center for the Arts. Addison County community members and local establishments were asked to decorate wreaths using merchandise from their stores so that the wreaths could be auctioned off on Dec.
Rollers should just roll away Northwest Indiana Times
To those of you thinking, "Hey, I should try running a local minor league professional team," please consider the case of the ABA's Hammond Rollers, and then think again.
Playing in the SEC title game is a routine for the Gators Los Angeles Times
Florida is supposed to be where it is today, which is playing for the Southeastern Conference title.
Lua is an unexpected Trojan force Los Angeles Times
You're not supposed to find an underdog story at USC in this year's Bruins-Trojans football rivalry.
G. Chambers Williams III: Entourage has arrived San Antonio Express News
Like its sibling Kia Sedona, Hyundai's new minivan is selling well.
Schulman predicts growth Akron Beacon Journal
Cost reduction initiatives by A. Schulman Inc. and a change in focusing on new customers in packaging will improve the company's growth opportunities for 2007.
NL team notes USA Today
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