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Curitiba – an ideal city of buses Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 1:24AMAUGUST 1 — The standard of urban living nowadays is largely judged by public transport standards. Where public transport is found wanting, private ownership of cars goes up, creating problems of parking, pollution, traffic jams and road deaths. George Town has a lot to learn from others, such as Brazil’s Curitiba. Like most cities, George Town ...
Dutch Festival veterans share history Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 1:15AMCouple has been selling wood toys at the 27th annual event for more than 20 years. Isaac Gladfelter, 2, pays Jerry Cunningham for his pop gun purchase Saturday during the Hanover Dutch Festival.
Electric cars: Considering a Volt or Leaf? Lease it. Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 12:13AMElectric cars are coming this fall. But with many unknowns, it could be more prudent to lease than buy a Chevy Volt or Nissan Leaf.
Jackson Speedway fuels fast-paced dreams Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 10:54PMJackson Citizen Patriot | Katie RauschSteve Nichols kisses his son, Steven, 12, after Steven won the his age groupâs feature race Friday evening at Jackson Speedway just outside Jackson. John Furnas knew it was time to leave the stands and...
Ignatieff greets crowd at MuslimFest Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 6:28PMMichael Ignatieff thinks regional rapid transit systems that seamlessly combine bus, rail and metro are needed to help Canadian cities curb carbon emissions and urban sprawl.
Motorola expands Motoyuva series Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 1:03PMAgencies New Delhi, July 31: Mobile telecommunications major Motorola India Private Limited on Friday expanded its popular Motoyuva range with five new entry level mobile devices.
U.S. Homes Keep Falling Into Foreclosure As Programs Fail To Help Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 4:00PMMore than three years into the housing crisis that helped trigger a worldwide recession, the torrid pace of home foreclosures continues to tear at the core of the American dream.
CRA Tries to Re-plant Blossom Plaza Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:57PMDOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - In 2007, all eyes in Chinatown were focused on the project known as Blossom Plaza.
Cheers & Jeers for Saturday, July 31 Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:37PMCheers and kudos to the early morning staff at the Cape Fear Diagnostic Center. Registrars Faith No. 1, Melissa and Val. Faith No. 2 is the lab technician. Each employee is professional. They display a wonderful attitude in their workplace and to patients. Thanks; we love you.
CHL coaches recruiting without guidelines Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:23PMBossier-Shreveport Mudbugs head coach Scott Muscutt is recruiting for the 2010-11 Central Hockey League season while being unaware of: The salary cap, the roster limit and the veteran limit.
Pet medicine goes high-tech Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:09PMBrute, a German shepherd, lay anesthetized on an operating table, his hairy chest under a plastic cover and his powerful paws taped immobile.
KIA To UPSTAGE Volkswagen As King Of Quality -- You Sure About That? Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:04PMIn a recent story ran abroad, Kia higher ups said that the firm is targeting Volkswagen as a benchmark. In some respects I can understand that, but in others I can only say what a poor choice; let me explain.
Research and Markets: Electric Vehicles in East Asia 2011-2021 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:27AMDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e7bc51/electric_vehicles) has announced the addition of the "Electric Vehicles in East Asia 2011-2021" report to their offering. The largest market and production location for electric vehicles 56% of the value of sales of electric vehicles is and will remain in East Asia and cars ...
Treasury: HAMP Re-default Rate incorrect Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:02AMSeveral analysts noted the reported re-default rate appeared too low ... it was.
Sudbury residents pack meeting to voice concerns over Landham Road housing Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:22AMAbout 200 residents packed Town Hall last night to voice concerns about a planned 120-unit apartment complex on Landham Road that some said would impact wetlands and increase traffic in the area.
The Roundup: Joe Mauer’s Hurt, Kevin Coble Quits Northwestern Hoops & “Kick Vandy Out of the SEC” Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:41AMChristina Milian … good read about an illegal immigration crackdown in Nebraska … for Katy Perry fans … knife fight erupts after finger-in-the-butt … a $1,280 monthly Escalade payment? … for our friends North of the Border … men, there’s no need for this … a “zedonk” in Georgia has become popular … never dance [...]
GM, Nissan Offer Competing Electric Cars Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:13AMJust over a decade ago, electric cars were expensive niche vehicles for gadget lovers and celebrities. Now, Nissan and General Motors are competing to sell the most affordable electric car to middle-class America.
Research and Markets: Electric Vehicles in East Asia 2011-2021 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:37AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Electric Vehicles in East Asia 2011-2021" report to their offering.
GM takes on Nissan in electric car battle Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:35AMThe next phase in the rebirth of the electric car is turning into a battle between General Motors and Nissan Motor Co. GM executives, speaking Tuesday at a plug-in car conference in San Jose, said their Chevrolet Volt will cost $41,000 when it hits the market... General Motors - Chevrolet Volt - Electric car - Nissan Motors - Plug-in hybrid
GM, Nissan compete for best deal on electric car Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:13PM(AP:DETROIT) Just over a decade ago, electric cars were expensive niche vehicles for gadget lovers and celebrities. Now, Nissan and General Motors are competing to sell the most affordable electric car to middle-class America.
Quinn on hot seat in debating Passannante-Derr and Kurland Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:44PMMore than 200 people packed a spirited debate for the Third City Council District at New York University last Thursday hosted by Community Media’s The Villager, Gay City News and Chelsea Now newspapers.
Brewer claims Labour twisting his GST comments Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:20PM“Deputy Labour Leader Annette King’s suggestion to Prime Minister John Key during Parliament’s Question Time today that the Newmarket Business Association is dead against the Government’s GST increase has been taken out of context,” says Cameron Brewer, chief executive of the Newmarket Business Association.
Toyota Celebrates 10 Years of Prius Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:10PMTORRANCE, Calif., July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Ten years ago Toyota launched a new kind of car in North America. It was the Prius, an affordable car with a hybrid gas/electric powertrain. In the decade that followed, the Prius made an indelible mark on the automotive industry. The car with the signature
Intel silicon to slash the price of optical links Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:41PMIntel says it has developed a prototype silicon photonics link that moves data at 50Gbps, the equivalent of an entire HD movie being transmitted every second.
E-mail letters, July 27, 2010 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:33PMThe focus of the immigration debate is misplaced on securing the border and what to do about undocumented people here already, while the root of the problem and the most effective step to be taken is to fix the broken work-visa system.
G.M. Puts $41,000 Price Tag on the Volt Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:38PMThe carmaker has begun taking orders for the plug-in vehicle, which is expected to be at dealers in November.
Chris Murphy, Justin Bernier butt heads on public option Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 7:51AMPLAINVILLE — Justin Bernier, a Republican candidate in the 5th Congressional District, locked horns Friday with incumbent, Democrat Chris Murphy.
Week in Review: 07/25/2010 Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 7:38AMBELLAIRE — An Alba teen faces a string of felony charges after police said she engaged in sexual conduct with a juvenile relative on several occasions.
Kathryn Haslanger: Adapting Your Home to Care for an Aging Family Member Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 7:12AMWith the ever growing population of elderly living at home, a thriving market for assistive technologies has arisen to help foster safety and individual independence for as long as possible.
In the race for U.S. Congress, Republican Jack Hoogendyk is guided by conservative principles Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 6:05AMOver the course of six political races, Republican Jack Hoogendyk has been described as a "right-wing ideologue"; "doctrinaire"; and a"religious fanatic" for his decidedly conservative take on taxes, government spending and abortion. But Hoogendyk calls those labels unfair; he prefers the tag "principled conservative" who delivers "what-you-see-is-what-you-get" votes on those issues.
Jack Hoogendyk vs. Fred Upton --- Read how they stand on the different issues, immigration, taxes Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 6:05AMHow do Jack Hoogendyk and Fred Upton stand on different issues from government spending to Middle East wars?
Local Entrepreneurs in the Running for Pepsi Refresh Grant Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:30AMThe idea of raising fish and growing produce together in an environmentally friendly facility might be a new one, but East Aurorans John Carducci and Garrett Eimiller think it is an idea whose time has come. Now they are hoping other people will see the idea’s potential and support Let-us Fish Eco Farms in the Pepsi Refresh Project.
AfFORDable? Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 2:21AMAssociated Press, DEARBORN, Mich. — For the first time, an American automaker plans to sell a hybrid car for the same, lower price as its gas-powered counterpart, removing at least one obstacle for drivers who want a greener ride.
Officials, drivers praise lowering of driving age for racers Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:31AMXENIA — The race cars competing at Kil-Kare Speedway are not equipped with mirrors. The veteran drivers at the Greene County track don’t need them, though, to know the future of racing is closing in fast.Three teenage rookies have made an immediate impact at Kil-Kare Speedway thanks in part to a NASCAR rule change that gave NASCAR-sanctioned tracks the authority to lower the driving age as young ...
Phillips: Car insurance claims can deal blow to rates Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:14AMAfter a fender-bender that wasn’t even my fault, my insurance company raised my rates. Is there anything I can do? — Furious Freddy
India unveils prototype of $35 tablet computer Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:01AMIndia unveils prototype of $35 tablet computer
Last of Watuppa Heights residents relocated Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:56PMThe few remaining residents of Watuppa Heights found new places to live this week. With that, the 59-year-old housing complex moved one step closer to history. The complex is destined for destruction. It is to be torn down and the 10-acre site cleared to make way for private housing development.
India unveils prototype of $35 tablet computer Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:56PMIt looks like an iPad, only it is 1/14th the cost: India has unveiled the prototype of a $35 basic touch-screen tablet aimed at students, which it hopes to bring into production by 2011.
Comic-Con: ‘Machete’ Round Table & Sneak Peek Impressions Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 2:03PMNotes from the Machete press panel with Robert Rodriguez, Michelle Rodriguez, and Danny Trejo as well as a description of some sneak peek Comic-Con footage.
Mr Keneally chases pay day from car policy Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 1:23PMThe husband of the Premier, Kristina Keneally, owns $185,000 worth of shares in a company that is lobbying the state government over its electric car policy.
Funding a recreational multiplex - the time to start saving is now Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:24PMby Brent McMillan The rink. Every small town across Canada has one. It’s where children dream of becoming the next Gretzky or Crosby or old timers reminisce about bygone days of Rocket Richard and Guy Lafleur.
Mr Keneally chases car pay day Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:21AMHusband of Kristina Keneally owns shares in a company lobbying over electric car policy.
Hyundai Sonata: Breaking all the rules. Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:20AMHyundai Sonata: Breaking all the rules.
TEST DRIVE: Honda puts fun into owning a hybrid Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:18PMCan you have fun and drive a hybrid? Honda thinks they have the answer to that in the 2011 CR-Z.
Crested Butte Announces Winter Air Service Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:51PMGetting to Crested Butte this winter just got a whole lot easier.
MyMaltaInfo.com Promotes 300 Events Inside Six Months Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:29PMMyMaltaInfo.com, the comprehensive online travel guide for the Maltese Islands, has reached an important milestone for the site, having published over three hundred events in Malta inside the first two quarters of 2010.
Shopping and Relationships Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:17PM(July 22, 2010) One of the biggest arguments my husband and I have had in our 22 years of marriage has been over window shopping. He enjoys it. I do not. For him, tripping around town checking out interesting objects appeals to his artistic nature.
Side Two-Zero Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:08PMSide Two-Zero
City hopes changes will help breathe life back into High Springs Douglass Neighborhood Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:01PMHIGH SPRINGS – Longtime High Springs residents have seen the rise and fall of an area of town known as the Douglass Neighborhood. Those same residents may live to see the neighborhood transformed again – into a clean, walkable and safe place where families move to instead of from.
Mobility Impaired Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 11:53AMThere is a motorcycle in the front yard of Tracy Manthy’s mobile home. nearby, the towering giraffe sculpture or the makeshift scarecrow wearing a tiger mask.