World’s largest stove destroyed by fire
The giant Michigan Stove, a historic landmark, sits in cinders after a fire apparently burned it to its frame on the locked grounds of the State Fair in Detroit.
A fire has destroyed the world s largest stove Saturday, a Michigan landmark standing at the Michigan state fairgrounds. Fire investigators believe lightning sparked the fire Saturday night. The stove was a total loss.
Built by the Michigan Stove Company, it was first displayed at the World s Fair in Chicago in 1893. The oak stove weighed 15 tons and stood 25 feet high. In 1998, the dismantled stove was pulled out of storage and reassembled at the fairgrounds along Woodward, near 8 mile. Before the automotive boom, Detroit was home to five major stove-making companies, and was called the Stove Capital of the World.
The White Stripes Have Split
February 3, 2011 by Trend PK
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The White Stripes have officially called it a day. The former couple Jack and Meg White announced the news on Wednesday via the White Stripes official website. They stated, they will “make no further recordings or perform live” together as the White Stripes. Adding that there are a “myriad of reasons” and they want to “preserve what is beautiful and special about the band” they also expressed gratitude to their fans,
“Thank you for sharing this experience. Your involvement will never be lost on us and we are truly grateful.”
Formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan, their punk blues act rapidly reached international status and success. Jack gave the duo its voice and guitar sounds and Meg played drums, they recorded six studio albums together. Their last recording as the White stripes was the live album “Under the Great White Northern Lights”.
School Closings Michigan By Monday
School Closings Michigan. Worse weather conditions are threatening the opening of schools on Monday in the Michigan area. Temperatures are expected to drop by Sunday evening when wind speeds pick up. Later Sunday, bitter cold winds will howl into Michigan and change the weather into early next week.
By Monday, December 13, high temps will be stuck in the teens and wind chill factors will plunge to sub-zero readings. Winds will gust to near 35 mph late Sunday into Monday.
A list of school closings in Michigan can be obtained at the ABC News 12 website. Follow on Twitter, for continued updates on the winter storm and school closings in Michigan.
Kinesiology Latest News
Kinesiology and partnership researchers at the University of Michigan Departments of Electrical Engineering and kinetics for the establishment of a new network of sensors that can be worn to assess physical activity for the person and well-being.
Using technology developed by Biswas engineering professor Sauber, will wear the participants of three sensors for wireless small – on the wrist of each arm and a leg – more than any physical activity will not only measure the frequency and intensity and time, but now for the type of activity, and provides valuable information. Then move data wirelessly to the computer suppliers of medical services after the assessment and management of well-being.
“This adds another dimension to how to measure physical activity,” said Karen Pfeiffer, Department of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan. “If we can not accurately measure physical activity, we can not know what is effective and what is not in the fight against obesity and other risk factors for health.” And is financing the project by two years, and 411 000 grant from the National Institutes of Health.
Although the acceleration – portable devices used to measure the movement – has become a popular tool to measure physical activity, there are many restrictions on the extent of upward movement and activities carried out while still standing, and others. Biswas and Pfeiffer to develop a system to detect a wireless network the best physical activities of different, and measuring energy expenditure.
Turkey must demonstrate commitment to West: US
June 26, 2010 by Trend PK
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WASHINGTON: The United States is warning Turkey that it is alienating US supporters and needs to demonstrate its commitment to partnership with the West.
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US lawmakers seal deal on Wall St reform
June 26, 2010 by Trend PK
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WASHINGTON: US lawmakers hammered out a historic overhaul of financial regulations on Friday, handing President Barack Obama a major domestic policy victory on the eve of a global summit of world leaders.
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Spain beat Chile 2-1, topped Group H
June 26, 2010 by Trend PK
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JOHANNESBURG: Spain topped Group H on goal difference by edging closest rival Chile 2-1 on Friday.
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Rahman’s US tour cut short by stage accident
June 26, 2010 by Trend PK
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DETROIT: After suffering significant damage to his stage last weekend in Pontiac, Michigan, Indian composer and performer A.
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usc
June 12, 2010 by Trend PK
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NCAA sanctions might force USC to vacate its Bowl Championship Series title-game victory over Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl, but the Trojans will remain national champions of the 2004 season in the Associated Press poll.
“The 2004 poll stands,” AP Sports Editor Terry Taylor confirmed in an e-mail to The Times. “The poll is intended to measure on-field performance. If teams are allowed to play, they’re allowed to be ranked and USC certainly played in 2004.”
There was speculation the AP might reconsider USC’s title because it recently called for a re-vote for NFL defensive rookie of the year. Brian Cushing, a former USC linebacker who plays for the Houston Texans, won the award but it was later announced that he had tested positive for a banned substance. Cushing kept his award after a second vote.
Taylor said USC’s 2004 national title was different.
“It would be impractical to revote,” Taylor said. “It’s been six years. Memories have faded and the poll board from that year is no longer intact.”
In 2003, USC finished No. 1 after the regular season in the AP and USA Today coaches’ poll but third in the BCS standings, preventing USC from playing in the BCS title game.
The AP, however, still crowned USC champions after the Trojans defeated Michigan in the Rose Bowl. Louisiana State won the BCS title with a victory over Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl.
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wgn chicago
June 11, 2010 by Trend PK
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Crush of red: City says 2 million fans rally for Hawks Fireworks erupted as Blackhawks star Jonathan Toews hoisted the Stanley Cup before a crush of flag-waving, fist-pumping fans pegged by the city at 2 million.
“You guys are the greatest,” he told the screaming sea of red. “Thank you very much.”
Winger Patrick Kane led the crowd with the chant of “Chicagoooo,” holding on to the last note. “Let me hear you,” Kane said. “I can’t hear you.”
Kane called his teammates “the best guys in the world” and said the rally at Michigan and Wacker was the “best moment” of his life.
Before he made way for Toews, Kane quipped: “For all the cab drivers out there, I love you.”
The city’s Mayor’s Office of Special Events and the city’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications estimated the crowd at the rally and along the parade at around 2 million.Chants of “Let’s go Hawks! Let’s go Hawks” echoed down Michigan Avenue as the red parade buses carrying the Blackhawks rolled toward the stage.
Toews rode in the last double-decker bus, hoisting the Stanley Cup to a constant chorus of whoops and squeals as confetti rained down.
Those closest to the stage had been there for at least six hours, forgoing water and bathroom breaks for a chance to be close to the Stanley Cup.
“It means everything to me,” said Rodolfo Frias of Chicago. “History is being made and I’ve got a front row seat to it.”
When the last of the buses passed, crowds along the route poured into the street and followed, screaming and waving large Blackhawks flags. Police officers on horses lined up in front of them to keep them at a distance from the buses. Police barriers also lined Michigan Avenue
