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The Almanac - Dec. 7

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:00:41 GMT

Today is Monday, Dec. 7, the 341st day of 2009 with 24 to follow. The moon is waning. The morning stars are Venus, Mars, Saturn and Mercury. The evening stars are Neptune, Jupiter and Uranus. Those born on this date are under the sign of Sagittarius.
Source: The Post Chronicle

Warship rescues seriously ill sailor

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:29:24 GMT

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Source: Ballymena Today

Collection of celebrity letters brings Pearl Harbor back to life Excerpts

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:05:51 GMT

BURLINGTON, Vt. In 1968, history buff Clifford Barrett wrote a fan letter to a famous neighbor in New York City.
Source: Great Falls Tribune

Mercury plunges; trucker worries

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:05:51 GMT

Jonathan Suk is one of those glass-half-full meteorologists.
Source: Great Falls Tribune

This week's best new singles

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:01:34 GMT

A joyously rootsy return from Mercury-nominated singer/songwriter Regan. Protection Racket’s lyrics are acid-sharp but Regan’s vocals have rarely sounded sweeter. Festive rating: hot mulled wine.
Source: Metro.co.uk

Unique double for Charnwood women's athletics team

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:46:46 GMT

Charnwood women's athletics team has clinched a unique national double and earned itself a nomination in the Team of the Year category in the Leicester Mercury Sports Awards 2009.
Source: This Is Leicestershire

Weekend of events to boost Leicester Mercury's Loros appeal bid

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:57:43 GMT

Hundreds of reasons to support the Leicester Mercury's Loros Christmas appeal were lit last night. At the Loros hospice's annual carol service, more than 1,000 people went along to remember loved ones.
Source: This Is Leicestershire

Historic day for city of Leicester as Lady Freemen sworn in

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:56:06 GMT

A little piece of Leicester history was made at the Town Hall this weekend. For the first time in more than 800 years, a city that prides itself on equality and fairness finally allowed a woman to become a Hereditary Lady Freeman of Leicester.
Source: This Is Leicestershire

Quoted in 'High on Hybrids? Feeling Burned by the Gas Pump? Excited About Electric Vehicles? Greenopia Releases 2010 Green Car Guide Geared Towards Concerned Consumers.'

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:48:06 GMT

said in TransWorldNews:

It was a pleasant surprise to see how several car companies improved their fleets within the past year ... Companies such as Pontiac, Porsche, Mercury, and Lexus have all added several green cars to their fleet and improved their fleet mileage and emissions in general.

Photo from AP Photo

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:38:20 GMT

The winner of the Mercury Prize 2009, Speech Debelle holds her trophy after being named winner of the prestigious music award in London, Tuesday Sept, 8, 2009. Rap artist Speech Debelle was named as winner for her album "Speech Therapy".

Photo from AP Photo

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:38:20 GMT

The winner of the Mercury Prize 2009, Speech Debelle holds her trophy after being named winner of the prestigious music award in London, Tuesday Sept, 8, 2009. Speech Debelle was named as winner for her album "Speech Therapy".

Mercury - Periodic Table of Videos

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:23:33 GMT