Open homes, hearts (Vallejo Times-Herald)
Vallejo police officer Gordon Moore is no stranger to tough times. Coming from a broken home where it wasn't unusual to get a visit from the police, Moore and his three siblings were often left to fend for themselves. us.rd.yahoo.com
blog: Red Tail Camp; snowbound (Vail Daily)
RED TAIL CAMP, Beaver Creek, Colorado — Huge snowflakes are falling as the competitors of the Downhill competition race down the Birds of Prey racecourse. us.rd.yahoo.com
Less Hype, but at Least These Restrooms Are Free
Unlike New York City’s recently unveiled pay-toilets, some public restrooms around the city allow you to, at least, save the quarter. nytimes.com
Tornadoes Take the D.C. Area by Storm [News]
Residents living in the Washington, D.C., suburbs are learning that tornadoes are not just a threat to the Great Plains. More than 200 people were injured and several homes and businesses were destroyed Monday when three twisters tore through Virginia. Gov. Tim Kaine declared a state of emergency as hazardous weather continued to plague the central part of the state, just one day after tornadoes slammed into St. Charles and Hyattsville in suburban Maryland. Hyattsville is just 10 miles (16 kilometers) from the nation's capital. [More] rss.sciam.com