Monday, August 18, 2008
Vexfest V astounds Youngstown crowd
kThe weather was perfect, the music was loud and the drinks were cold, and that’s all most people seemed to need at Sunday’s Vexfest V in downtown Youngstown.Above, John Seroka of Youngstown enjoys the fest.
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Healthful habits
kThe Family Fit Fair at Austintown Fitch High School showed residents the best way to stay in shape year-round.
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SPORTS
Babe Ruth wins
kBoth of Youngstown’s Babe Ruth all-star teams in World Series are 2-0 after posting wins Sunday.
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world
A pullout promise
kRussia’s president promised to start withdrawing forces from positions in Georgia today.
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business
Sky poses a limit on alternative fuel
kWith the price of oil still above $100 a barrel, everything from wood chips to chicken fat is being scrutinized as an alternative to traditional fuel. But when it comes to airplanes, finding the right mix poses a special challenge.
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life work
A bad quencher?
kLike a lot of fun things from childhoods gone by (bare-headed bike riding, firecrackers, anything worth doing off a diving board), the water hose has become a target of the safety scolds.
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