State Farm Is Settling Gulf Claims New York Times
State Farm is close to settling hundreds of lawsuits over its payments for homes wrecked by Hurricane Katrina.
State Farm Proposes a Settlement With Katrina Victims in Mississippi New York Times
The settlement of 639 lawsuits for $80 million could be the first step in resolving a bitter legal battle.
Monday's EuroFile: Valverde for T-Mobile? Landis speaks out Velo News
Alejandro Valverde, currently under contract with the Illes Baléares-Caisse d'Epargne, may be leaving the team to join a re-vamped T-Mobile squad.
MIDDAY BUSINESS REPORT: Applebee’s boosts earnings estimate for 2006 Kansas City Star
Applebee’s International Inc. said this morning that December sales pushed earnings for 2006 to the top end or slightly above its earlier estimates.
Can the new XF Saloon save Jaguar - and 8,000 jobs? Daily Mail
Jaguar has launched the new sporty 155mph XF saloon - the 'make or break' car on which the future of the company and 8,000 British jobs now depends
Review: PS3 pricey but impressive CNN.com
In the gaming world, being first to market has its advantages, but it also has some downsides. With its Xbox 360, Microsoft has staked itself a year lead over archrival Sony in the next-gen gaming wars and, just as importantly, the battle for living-room dominance--these powerful minicomputers also do double duty as digital media hubs. In those 12 months, Microsoft has managed to sell several
Clam Diggers Hope for Another Chance RedNova
By Mark Yuasa, Seattle Times Jan. 7--Razor clam diggers might get another chance at coastal beaches this winter.
Outdoors Notebook | Clam diggers hope for another chance Seattle Times
Razor clam diggers might get another chance at coastal beaches this winter. "Some beaches could reopen, but it probably won't be until February
Home maintenance calendar Contra Costa Times
Top job: Clean rain gutters. Leaves and other debris will hamper drainage and might promote rusting and roof damage. Make sure that water flowing from downspouts is draining away from the foundation. Compost the leaves.
1986 Mazda 626 GT from North America Carsurvey.org
What things have gone wrong with the car? Original digital gauges replaced by previous owner with analog gauges from another turbo 626, so actual miles unknown (MOST LIKELY OVER 175,000).
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