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• UAW, American Axle reach tentative deal
As the strike dragged on from winter to spring, workers accused the company of being greedy, making millions while trying to cut their pay in half.
• Austria, Switzerland host Euro 2008 soccer games
Little wonder this Alpine city hosted the Winter Olympics twice: in 1964 and 1976. The capital of Austria's Tyrol province, with a hulking Olympic ski jump towering over the town, is all about mountains and snow sports.
• DOT offers congestion solutions
Airlines must also report new and more complete data on the time passengers spend on the tarmac, an issue that became more prominent after two winter weather-related incidents in recent years when hundreds of passengers were stuck on the tarmac for ...
• Girl Scout sells 17,328 boxes of cookies
Jennifer Sharpe's Troop 813 raised about $21,000 in cookie sales that will pay for its 10-day trip to Europe this winter. It isn't the first time the troop has traveled using cookie money.
• Did animals predict China's earthquake?
In winter 1975, Chinese officials ordered the evacuation of the city of Haicheng in northeastern Liaoning province the day before a 7.3 magnitude earthquake, based on reports of unusual animal behavior and changes in ground water levels.

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» All Weather Sports - Includes information on winter cycling, an Iditasport tip sheet for bike setup and running this cold-weather event, and online ordering of Nokian studded tires.
» BicyclingLife.com: Winter Cycling - Includes advice on safely riding during cold weather, including equipment, clothing, and expectations.
» BikeForums.net: Winter Cycling - A winter biking discussion forum. Topics include clothing selection, dealing with ice, snow, and temperature changes.
» Chicago Bike Winter - Provides support, networking and resources in support of cold weather biking in the Chicago metro area. Includes events calendar, links, tips, and contacts.
» Pete Hickey's Winter Cycling - Personal page offering advice, photos and resources on how to properly bike, keep warm and safe while riding - all while heading into work.
» Roads to Resources - The story of a winter bike trip in Canada's arctic. Includes route map, trip report, photos and gear report.