Recreation

Honda recalls nearly 205K vehicles to fix shifters

DETROIT (AP) — Honda is recalling nearly 205,000 minivans and SUVs in the U.S. to fix a problem with the automatic shifters. The recall includes 2012-2013 Honda CR-V small SUV and Odyssey minivan.

2013/04/18

Gulp book cover. (Photo credit: MaryRoach.com)

Book provides an entertaining look at digestion

We love food. We savor it, digest it, absorb the best and pass the rest. That journey between the tip of your tongue and the seat of your pants might seem like a humdrum subject for a science book. But Mary Roach manages to make it not only fun, but also funny.

2013/04/01

Tessa (Photo credit: BillFoundation.org)

Tessa overcomes odds in second chance at life

Tessa, the dog was dumped at an L.A. city shelter by her owners at the beginning of January. But thanks to a regimen of both Western and Eastern medical treatments, you could say that she’s the comeback kid. Watch the video here.

2013/03/26

2 arrested for allegedly beating kids at boot camp

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Los Angeles County authorities have arrested two boot camp instructors for allegedly hitting three kids, ages 9 to 16, at a discipline camp.

2013/03/14

Disneyland monorail temporarily shut down

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The monorail at Disneyland was temporarily shut down after a wheel fell off and some smoke appeared. The Orange County Register reports the incident occurred about 10:20 a.m. Monday when a wheel fell off of one car.

2013/02/19

Cat with eyebrows is newest Internet sensation

If you love those YouTube cat videos, you’ll love this newest feline Sam, the cat with eyebrows is the Internet’s new favorite feline. Most cat’s faces are permanently fixed to look nonchalant. Click here to see!

2013/01/31

Puppy learns to go down stairs

Last week it was only a video on YouTube featuring a yellow lab puppy trying to get down a flight of stairs. Now with over 2.4 million views, the video of Daisy The Puppy has become a mainstay with her adult mother giving her encouragement.

2013/01/23

Soda spills, freezes on Pa. road when rigs crash

READING, Pa. (AP) — Everyone knows soda can be bad for your teeth. Sometimes, it can apparently threaten the morning commute, too.

2013/01/22

Controller finds more problems in California parks

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A state review finds that more than 200 state employees were overpaid more than $500,000 by managers who deliberately broke state rules at the troubled California Department of Parks and Recreation.

2012/12/18