Marcy de Luna, Houston Chronicle Published 1:24 pm CDT, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 ROCKETS' MOST INTRIGUING HOME GAMES New Orleans Pelicans (Oct. 17, Jan. 29) This one makes the list primarily because the Oct. 17 matchup is the season-opener. It will be an ESPN matchup and the first chance for Rockets fans to watch the James Harden-Chris Paul-Carmelo Anthony triumvirate in action. Also, it's always fun when you get to see the Pelicans' Anthony Davis in person. less ROCKETS' MOST INTRIGUING HOME GAMES New Orleans Pelicans (Oct. 17, Jan. 29) This one makes the list primarily because the Oct. 17 matchup is the season-opener. It will be an ESPN matchup and the first chance ... more Photo: Yi-Chin Lee/Houston Chronicle ROCKETS' MOST INTRIGUING HOME GAMES Utah Jazz (Oct. 24, Dec. 17) Utah didn’t make any significant moves this offseason, but the development of Donovan Mitchell, along with center Rudy … [Read more...] about DJ T. Gray keeps Toyota Center, The Beard rockin’
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Man rushed to hospital after being rescued from dock
PUBLISHED: 16:51 16 October 2018 | UPDATED: 17:34 16 October 2018 Basit Mahmood The River Thames from the Isle of Dogs Archant A man has been rushed to hospital after being rescued from a dock on the Isle of Dogs. The London Ambulance Service was called at 1.51pm today to South Quay.A spokeswoman said: “We sent an incident response officer, a motorcycle responder and an ambulance crew to the scene.“We also dispatched London’s Air Ambulance.“We treated a man at the scene and took him to a major trauma centre as a priority by road.”A spokeswoman for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at approximately 2.05pm on Tuesday, October 16 to reports of a man who had fallen from a bridge and entered the water near Marsh Wall. “Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended and the man was rescued from the water.“He was taken to an east London hospital. At this stage, his condition is being treated as life … [Read more...] about Man rushed to hospital after being rescued from dock
Fatal crash closes outbound Southwest Freeway at Harwin
By Samantha Ketterer and Nicole Hensley Updated 3:53 pm CDT, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 HPD authorities investigate a fatal scene where a BMW smashed into the back of a semi-truck on Interstate Highway 69 Southwest southbound near Harwin Drive on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2018, in Houston. HPD authorities investigate a fatal scene where a BMW smashed into the back of a semi-truck on Interstate Highway 69 Southwest southbound near Harwin Drive on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2018, in Houston. Photo: Yi-Chen Lee The outbound Southwest Freeway at Harwin is closed after a fatal wreck, on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018. >>Where and why most people crash in Houston The outbound Southwest Freeway at Harwin is closed after a fatal wreck, on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018. >>Where and why most people crash in Houston Photo: Yi-Chen Lee The outbound Southwest … [Read more...] about Fatal crash closes outbound Southwest Freeway at Harwin
Wanted: Litterbugs caught on camera fly-tipping in Ilford and Seven Kings
PUBLISHED: 10:04 16 October 2018 | UPDATED: 10:04 16 October 2018 Aaron Walawalkar Pictured: Three men and two women who were caught flytipping in Haslemere Road. Photo: Redbridge Council Archant Do you recognise any of these 10 litterbugs? Clockwise from top left: Two men caught in Staines Road, a man caught on Twyford Road/Eton Road, two men caught on Haslemere Road in separate incidents. Photo: Redbridge CouncilThe hunt is on to track down to find fly-tippers caught on CCTV dumping their rubbish in Ilford and Seven Kings. Redbridge Council has so far released eight video clips showing at least 10 people dumping mattresses and bin bags, among other items, in Haslemere Road, Eton Road, Staines Road and Twyford Road since August this year. This footage is being posted to the council’s “Wall of Shame” web page and residents are being called on to help identify the culprits, so that they can be fined. Council leader Cllr Jas Athwal said: … [Read more...] about Wanted: Litterbugs caught on camera fly-tipping in Ilford and Seven Kings
Terrafugia starts taking orders for first flying car
Terrafugia Transition flying carTerrafugia, the flying car startup company with backing from China's Geely, has begun taking orders for its first flying car. Automotive News Europe (subscription required) reported Tuesday that deliveries of the flying car are expected to begin in 2019. The vehicle, called the Transition, will only be sold in the U.S. at a starting price of $279,000. The company has been taking $10,000 deposits for reservations for the vehicle since July. Terrafugia claims the Transition will be able to switch from driving to flying mode in less than a minute and will fly at speeds up to 100 mph. When in the air, a turbo-4 engine will power the vehicle for 400 miles. On the ground, a hybrid powertrain takes over. The Terrafugia Transition roadable aircraft The Transition features a two-seat cabin and boasts foldable wings to make the transition from car to aircraft relatively simple. The company's goal has been to create a vehicle that meets requirements for … [Read more...] about Terrafugia starts taking orders for first flying car