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Another old part of Boston is trying to be new again--but in a style true to its genuine Dorchester character. Peabody Square, where Ashmont Street and Talbot and Dorchester avenues intersect, isn't one of those newly created neighborhoods dreamed up by realtors to push sleek developments. It's been a neighborhood since the late 1800s and quite a desirable one at that. On one side is Ashmont Hill and its gracious Victorians, the other the Carruth Street area with its equally fine homes, and elsewhere around solid middle-class housing. But Peabody Square does have sleek new development. With the addition of a new Ashmont MBTA hub and, perhaps more pertinently, the adjacent six-floor mixed-use Carruth building, Peabody Square is being hailed by both its developers, Trinity Financial, and residents as a new reason to sport the bumper sticker that reads DBC -- Dorchester by Choice.
Tuner Special: Irmscher Opel GT
Irmscher has massaged the turbocharged 2.0-liter Ecotec four-cylinder engine, nudging output from 260 to 315 horsepower, while trimming 0-60-mph acceleration to well under 6.0 seconds. A stainless-steel sport exhaust system exits in twin tailpipes. Aerodynamic modifications include the addition of a lip spoiler in front. Larger 245/40ZR19 performance tires mounted on 19-inch GT Star alloy wheels have been fitted, and the suspension has been lowered. Inside, the car gets a full leather interior, with further enhancements available according to the customer's taste. What this means to you: Even better than a Saturn Sky Red Line. .
China searches for 8 kg of "missing" uranium
A court in Guangzhou, capital of China's southern province of Guangdong, heard the four tried to sell the material, which can be used in making nuclear weapons, between 2005 and January 2007, the China Daily said. The men were arrested in January after a potential buyer in Hong Kong reported them to the authorities, the paper said. However, despite having the four men in custody, police were unable to locate the uranium. "The men claimed it had been lost because it had been moved around so much between potential buyers," the paper said. A verdict had yet to be reached "as the court said the trial would continue until authorities tracked down" the uranium. Under Chinese law, the illegal trade in uranium carries a sentence of between three and 10 years in prison.
Showcase: Modified to the hilt
Modifying certain sports cars can blow a hole in your pocket, and a big hole at that. But driven by his sheer passion for the Mazda RX-7, such punitive damage no longer becomes an issue to Joe Kong (above). The more vital aspects are the quality and level of customisation achieved. .
Crime and Public Safety 8-21-07
A 34-year-old man was in critical condition Monday after he was shot during a fight. Colton police said they did not know what caused the fight but that it occurred at 5:25 p.m. Friday at the Westcourt Village Apartments, in the 2000 block of West San Bernardino Avenue. The victim got into an argument with several men, and at least one of them pulled a gun, officials said. He was struck several times and collapsed nearby, officials said. The victim was treated by paramedics and then taken Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. REDLANDS
Two crashes believed to be alcohol-related One man crashed his car into a brick wall at a church and another motorist slammed into a palm tree in two alcohol-related crashes that occurred within about two hours of each other Sunday night, police said.
Man pleads not guilty to killing 1 man in Tacoma, WA
23-year-old Jean Paul Wesley-Hook, of Tacoma, is charged with one count of first-degree murder and three counts of first-degree assault in the Saturday morning attacks. Wesley-Hook entered his plea yesterday. Superior Court Judge Sergio Armijo ordered Wesley-Hook jailed in lieu of $1.5 million bail. He is next scheduled in court on September 5. Wesley-Hook is accused of opening fire on people outside Rudy's Tavern ... once while he stood in the parking lot and another time as he rode past in a car after fighting with a rival gang member there. Kevin Carter, a 34-year-old landscaper, was hit in the head and killed. Carter's brother says he was an innocent bystander who had nothing to do with the dispute that led to the shooting. Another man, 22-year-old Emmanuel L.
Mercedes-Benz Unveils "DiesOtto" - The Future of The Gasoline Engine
Stuttgart August 10, 2007; The performance of a gasoline engine, the high torque and fuel economy of a state-of-the-art diesel together with extremely clean emissions: Mercedes-Benz has combined all the advantages of both engine types in its DiesOtto powertrain. The new technology package, which stands for the future of the gasoline engine, includes features such as direct gasoline injection, turbocharging and a variable compression. At the core of this innovation lies the controlled auto ignition, a highly efficient combustion process similar to that of a diesel. By way of another advantage, and in contrast to comparable developments, the Mercedes system requires no synthetic fuels but can be operated using conventional gasoline. .
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