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New Health Sciences wing for the Tech Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 1:19AMWILMINGTON - Superintendent of Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Charles Lyons recently provided the Board of Selectmen with an update of the school’s academic progress, as well as informing the board of the status of the addition of the proposed Health/Life Sciences Center.
VW supplier park ready to motor Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 12:18AMAuto parts companies accounting for about 500 new jobs are starting to roll into Volkswagen’s new supplier park, which is seen as vital to the successful launch of the car VW will make in Chattanooga.
A bright yellow trail to a better neighborhood Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 10:38PMGone are the days where code enforcement officers spend much of their time behind their desks at the police department. Thanks to a new in-car monitor, Angela Connor can be “out in the field,” and never even have to come to the office. This, according to her boss, Lake Wales Police Chief Herbert Gillis, helps her to be more efficient.
Rail line repair in Wharton NJ, Roxbury NJ may be done in 4 months Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 9:13PMROXBURY -- The rehabilitation of the Chester Branch Railroad, a four-mile rail line extending from Wharton and ending in Roxbury, is under way and should be completed within four to five months, county officials said.
Changes afoot in SUV market: Smaller Ford Explorer faces sizable task Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 9:05PMWhen the Ford Explorer sport utility vehicle departs the Louisville Assembly Plant by the end of the year, Louisville still has skin in the SUV game as it awaits production of the Escape sport utility vehicle at the plant in 2011 and continues assembly of the Expedition at the Kentucky Truck Plant.
Cruiser in city, beast in the jungles Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 4:43PMIt had been some time since I drove an SUV, so when I got a chance to test drive the Endeavour 4WD, I grabbed the opportunity and was a terrific experience. This was my first drive in an automatic transmission, 4WD SUV, and the experience was overwhelming and a little scary.
The Signpost Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:55PMUtah Governor Gary Herbert paid a visit to Weber State University on Thursday, July 22, to attend a presentation by Utah Science, Technology and Research (USTAR) and a demonstration of new law enforcement technology.
UPDATE 1-Obama says U.S. automaker rescues paying off Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:54PMUPDATE 1-Obama says U.S. automaker rescues paying off
Rail line in Wharton and Roxbury, aimed to reduce trucks, can be finished in 4-5 months Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:28PMROXBURY -- The rehabilitation of the Chester Branch Railroad, a four-mile rail line extending from Wharton and ending in Roxbury, is underway and should be completed within four to five months, county officials said.
Obama says proving naysayers wrong on auto bailout Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:01PMObama says proving naysayers wrong on auto bailout
Sparks Fly over Electric Car Funding Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:38PMAs the Senate struggles with energy legislation this week, one of the few fixes with bipartisan support is a bill that would invest billions in putting electric-powered cars and trucks on the road. But it`s not clear whether it would be environmentally beneficial to do so. That debate has played out in an open conflict between electric vehicle proponents whose proposals would be implemented in ...
Le decisioni difficili pagano Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:37PMWe were in the midst when I took office of a deep and painful recession that cost our economy about 8 million jobs -- 8 million jobs -- and took a terrible toll on communities like this one. Our economy was shrinking about 6 percent per quarter.
How innovative financing will increase demand for electric cars Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:14AMLeasing options with low monthly payments could convince car buyers to invest in electric cars, even though the initial investment is high.
Bosch clean diesel debuts at 1st RP energy efficiency forum Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:42AMThe race to produce the world’s first commercially-viable electric vehicle, which responsibility rests upon the current generation, has sparked significant interest worldwide as an estimated 20 percent of CO2 emissions are produced by public and commercial vehicles.
Think green before driving Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:40AMKeeping your car properly tuned, your tire pressures checked, and turning down the air conditioning are some of the ways to make your driving more efficient and cut your fuel consumption, according to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI).
Compact POS devices run SUSE Linux Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:26AMNCR announced two compact POS (point of sale) devices that run SUSE Linux for Point of Service, as well as a number of Windows operating systems.
Pedal faster, not slower Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:53PMLONDON — Memo to Naoto Kan, David Cameron, Nicolas Sarkozy, Angela Merkel, Barack Obama, and Hu Jintao and Manmohan Singh: Running an economy is like riding a bicycle — if you maintain a good speed, you can make progress; but if you reduce your speed, there is always the danger of losing your balance, stumbling and falling off. There, unfortunately, the analogy breaks down. If you tumble from a ...
A tuneful taxi hits South Bay streets Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:16PMAs Breeana Trachy, Nicole Cooper, and Elyse Lemoine slid into the back of a nondescript yellow taxi one afternoon, they weren’t prepared for what awaited them.
X Prize to offer millions for Gulf oil cleanup solution Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:56PMThe X Prize Foundation launches a competition this week promising millions of dollars for winning ways to clean up crude oil from the BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Iowa city snags the first ever electric car plant in the United States Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:49PM"Electric Motor Cars" hopes to hire up to 300 workers The very first electric car plant in the United States is coming to Iowa. Envision Motor Company, an Ames company, signs a deal with Webster City to put together electric cars.
Seven-inch Android 2.1 tablet targets Indian market Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:11PMIndian retailer Infibeam.com is readying two seven-inch tablet computers to be sold in India, one running Android 2.1, and one running Windows CE 6.0. Both known as the "Phi," the devices have different CPUs and dimensions, but both offer 800 x 480 pixel resistive touchscreens and up to five hours of battery life, the company says.
West Michigan may help Republicans gain seats in state House Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 8:15AMMichigan Democrats hold a 66-43 edge in the state House, but the anticipated Republican tide is likely to shrink that margin.
Meet the candidates: Profiles in the 2nd Congressional race Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 5:44AMOn Aug. 3, voters will go to the polls in the primary election to choose candidates to represent them in the race for Pete Hoesktra’s seat in the U.S. House.
Linking cities and eras Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 5:28AMThe Longfellow Bridge spans the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge with a mix of grace and heft. Below its heavily trafficked deck, a dozen granite piers alternate with 11 sets of steel arches that bound across the water like a skipped stone. Above, the bridge is adorned with four neoclassical towers that resemble salt and pepper shakers. Charles River - Longfellow Bridge - Boston ...
Gillard vows direct action, too Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:28AMBusinesses that voluntarily make their buildings greener would receive generous tax concessions from a re-elected Labor government.
Gillard pledges cash for clunkers scheme Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 2:15AMPrime Minister Julia Gillard has promised a & #36;2,000 rebate for people who update their old motor vehicles.
Online opinion poll, 7/21/10 Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 1:24AMThis week’s poll question How do you save money on gas? A: Carpool/take the bus B: Plan your route before you travel C: Walk or bike D: Who needs to save? I have a fuel-efficient car.
Australia Plans Climate-Friendly Car Rebate, Emission Controls Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 1:16AMAustralia’s Labor government plans to spend A$394 million ($353 million) over the next four years to replace old vehicles with energy-efficient models.
Give your garage a storage face-lift Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 1:11AMThe lack of basements in some homes usually means garages are crammed full.
Personnel, property issues occupy council Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:13AMDuring its one-hour, 45-minute meeting Wednesday, the Reynoldsville Borough Council met behind closed doors twice for slightly more than one hour.
Ford Charges Same Price for Gas, Hybrid Version of Lincoln MKZ Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:36PMIf you were given the choice between a gasoline-powered car and a hybrid car--same model, same price--which would you buy? Ford is making that formerly hypothetical question a reality with the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, which is set to become the first hybrid version of a vehicle to have the exact same base price point ($35,180) as its gasoline-powered sibling. The MKZ Hybrid is an incredibly ...
FINRA Orders SunTrust Investment Services to Pay $1.44M Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:19PMSanction Includes $540,000 in Restitution to Disadvantaged Customers; Broker Barred in Separate Acti...
ZF Group Brings 900 Jobs to Laurens County Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:49PMZF Group will build a plant to produce automatic transmissions and employ 900 workers by 2015. Laurens county leaders expect even more jobs from this company in the future.
Irish-American entrepreneur and railroad financier James “Diamond Jim” Buchanan Brady Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:48PMThere have been many times in my life when a situation develops where I fear I am going to fail.
Honda to Sell Plug-In Electrics Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:12PMBut the automaker says the vehicles are just a step toward hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
AT&T Rolls Out 2,000th Alt-Fuel Vehicle & 1,500th CNG Vehicle Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:12PMThe milestones are part of the company’s $565 million planned investment announced in March 2009 to replace more than 15,000 fleet vehicles with alternative-fuel models through 2018.
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Next Honda Civic pictures Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 5:27AMFirst pics of next Civic snapped ahead of Geneva 2011 debut. It’s nine not out for the Civic. Our spies have captured the first pictures of the ninth generation of Honda’s Golf rival out testing near the firm’s German R&D centre.
The Citroen DS3 Ecomedy Tour Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:59AMThe Citroen DS3 is going on tour - transporting comedians Dan Adams and Christian Ancliff to their first ever Edinburgh Fringe Festival (6th to 30th August 2010). The Citroen DS3 Ecomedy Tour will see the two stand-ups piloting a Citroen DS3 DStyle 99g and gigging all the way from London to Edinburgh - a journey of over 500 miles - all on a single tank of fuel.
Electricity is too cheap in the Gulf Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:26AMDamian Reilly on why the region needs a completely different price scheme for power.
Garden and home tips Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:14AMThe good news about lawn and landscape irrigation is that you can have your cake and eat it, too. Lawns and landscapes can be designed and maintained to be good looking and water conserving.
Search for students to develop eco-friendly car Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:20PMShell Qatar and the Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) yesterday launched a new initiative to find students to represent Qatar in the Shell Eco-marathon, officials said.
Police mum on McBride rumours Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 5:41PMAxed Ekurhuleni police chief Robert McBride is keeping his cards close to his chest amid news reports that he is being considered for a top metro job.
PCI-104 SBC tackles embedded video apps Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 5:26PMAdvanced Micro Peripherals announced a rugged, Linux-compatible single board computer (SBC) using the 4.0 x 3.7-inch PCI-104 form factor.
Once a wrong number is online, it’s hard to correct | © 2010 Longmont Times-Call Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 8:07AMHi, Johnnie: I received six phone calls for the Village Pet Clinic in Longmont on a recent Monday morning, and we’re averaging a dozen or more calls per week. Not bad if I were in some way connected to the clinic, but I’m not!
Manage Mobility, LLC Partners with WebSafety, Inc. to Utilize Its "CellSafety" Product Which Prevents Texting and ... Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:00AMALPHARETTA, Ga. & IRVING, Texas----Manage Mobility, a national management and logistics firm for wireless services, today announced a new partnership agreement with WebSafety, Inc. , the leading provider of software solutions that help to prevent incidences of distracted driving, to utilize the company’s CellSafety mobile application which disables texting and emailing in a moving vehicle in ...
Car sharing program coming to Raleigh Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:56AMDrivers will have cost effective transportation at their fingertips
MINI Countryman Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:34AMMini introduces its first 4-door car, the MINI Countryman, taking the hallmark driving fun of the brand into a new dimension. The MINI Countryman is the first Mini with 4 doors and a large tailgate, as well as a versatile interior offering space for up to 5 people.
Ford Explorer exiting the shadows Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:32AMWhen Ford lifts the curtain on its 2011 Ford Explorer -- in a reveal Monday -- it will kick off an effort to convince drivers that the new version is a gas guzzler no more.
To the Point: German Engineering - Volkswagen Presents the New Jetta Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:29AMWOLFSBURG, GERMANY – July 21, 2010: Of all the European brand saloons in America, the Jetta is the most successful. What’s more: with 9.6 million units sold, it is a world bestseller. Now, there is a new generation Jetta.