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Record Year for Global Clean Tech VC Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 12:37PMGlobal venture capital investments in clean technology startups reached $8.4 billion, but a sluggish fourth quarter could be a sign of a slowing trend.
CORPORATE Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 11:28AMOUTLOOK: Commercial vehicle cos expect 6-month lag for sales to pick up ‘Second fiscal package would take time to translate into sales’. New Delhi, Jan. 6 Commercial vehicle companies and component suppliers expect it would take about six months before they can see any major revival in ...
Reva Announces Lithium-Ion Electric Car And Fast Charge Station Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 7:11AMBANGALORE, India – January 6, 2008: Reva Electric Car Company (REVA), the market and technology-leader in the EV (electric vehicle) personal transport segment, announces the European launch of its lithium-ion (li-ion) battery powered EV the REVA L-ion.
New Porsche Panamera Gran Turismo To Make World Debut in China Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 7:11AMSTUTTGART, Germany – January 6, 2009: Porsche will be presenting the new Panamera to the public for the first time at Auto Shanghai 2009 in China from 20 - 28 April.
The New Porsche Panamera Debuts at Auto Shangai Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:20AMThe new Porsche Panamera will be presented to the public for the first time at Auto Shanghai in China from 20th - 28th April 2009. The unique, four-door Gran Turismo will be making its world debut at a press conference on 19th April 2009 prior to entering the market in late summer.
Bus service to Charleston begins Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:31PM HUNTINGTON -- Commuters using the new bus service connecting Huntington and Charleston that debuted on Monday said they enjoyed the ride, despite some first-day kinks.
Adrian Lester: Back on the Hustle Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 4:26PM On Thursday night, a tall, dark, handsome man will leap into an expensive sports car, blag his way into a super-swanky penthouse suite, charm his way into restaurants, con his way into wallets and bank accounts – and win the hearts of millions of TV viewers. And he will do it all with an air of effortless ease and a flash of a sweet smile.
Iqua to Unveil new Products at Macworld 2009 Conference & Expo Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 2:32PM Iqua Ltd. is proud to announce that it will be taking part in the 2009 Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco. From January 5 - January 9, Iqua will be meeting with members of the media and Mac aficionados alike, showcasing and demonstrating a new line of products available to customers in 2009.
Robert Rose: Eight Things Parents Can Do -- Immediately, Easily! Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 2:28PMSome intellectuals tend to think they can detach themselves from their emotions and think purely and more clearly. Dangerous.
Call them when travel trouble turns to panic Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 1:29PMFor business travelers facing sudden illness or acts of terrorism, several companies offer help.
Jack Myers: Welcome to 2009. TV, Advertising and Media Face Their Transformational Era Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:26PMWelcome to 2009. There is hardly a glimmer of positive news for the global and national economy. President-elect Obama will be challenged to create a...
Isn’t it fine? It’s 2009! Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 9:31AM Your annual guide to what’s in and what’s out as another year kicks off.
2009: The Year Of Hi-Tech Turn-Ons - New Year To Be Dominated By In-Car Technology According To Motoring Website Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 9:12AMHARROGATE, United Kingdom – January 5, 2008: A car that parks itself and wakes you up if you nod off at the wheel may once have been the stuff of dreams for car buyers but, according to motoring website motors.co.uk, they will be top of the list for discerning car buyers in 2009.
London close: Stocks hold on Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 9:05AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - Footsie held on to close in the blue on a thin day’s trading for the blue chip index, with investors biding their time in the new year.
Sparta youth accused in car burglaries Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 8:40AMSPARTA — Footprints left in newly fallen snow led Sparta police to the home of a 15-year-old boy they believe entered at least 11 unlocked cars and stole loose change and other items.
New light on motoring Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 8:20AMGerman car manufacturer Audi will be offering energy-efficient LED headlamp technology on its latest model, the V10-powered Audi R8.
London afternoon: FTSE dips into the red Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 7:05AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - The FTSE has sunk slowly into arrears, with financial stocks leading the way down. Standard Chartered is going well in an otherwise weak banking sector, despite Deutsche Bank cutting its price target for the Asia-focused bank to 850p from 980p.
London afternoon: FTSE dips into the red Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 7:03AMThe FTSE has sunk slowly into arrears, with financial stocks leading the way down.
Audi R8 V10 Gets all LED Lighting Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:56AMEvery light on the new Audi R8 V10 uses LEDs from interior lighting to the headlights...
Case Logic Expands Line of Apple-Specific Accessories at Macworld Expo 2009 Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:33AMCase Logic, the leading innovator in organization and storage solutions for consumer electronics, will debut new lines of iPod cases and MacBook-specific sleeves beginning tomorrow at the Macworld Expo, January 6 through 9 at the Moscone Center’s North Hall in booth number 3410.
Mini PC in your palm Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 10:04AMTHE recently-released N-Series Nokia N79 is one cool mobile device. It is a combination of a music player, FM radio, mobile Internet and GPS device, digital camera, office-on-the-go, and a whole lot more.
Millard Named President, CEO of Kenmore Mercy Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:23AMCatholic Health has announced that Elma resident James Millard will become president and chief executive officer of Kenmore Mercy Hospital on Jan. 5.
Well-planned Pleasanton now a sought-after city Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 12:36AMIf the city of Pleasanton - approximately 65,000 people residing on 21.7 square miles of land located about 25 miles east of Oakland in the Amador/Livermore Valley - were somehow miraculously transformed into a person, she would, by all accounts, live up to...
Woman injured in crash near Exit 14 of Northway Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:38PMSARATOGA SPRINGS -- A 26-year-old Rhode Island woman was injured when her car collided with a sport utility vehicle at the Exit 14 onramp, according to the Saratoga Springs Police Department.
UPDATE: Northway accident cleared, traffic flowing Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:37PMA multiple-car accident backed traffic up just south of Exit 19 on the Northway this afternoon.
Crash clogs Northway traffic Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:36PMA multiple-car accident backed traffic up for several hours south of Exit 19 on the Northway on Saturday afternoon.
Woman in crash listed in critical condition Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:35PMMOREAU -- A 19-year-old Queensbury woman injured in a Northway car accident on Wednesday is now listed in critical condition, according to Albany Medical Center.
Cash stolen from Goodwill Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:30PMA 20-year-old Lewisburg man is accused of stealing money from a store that aims to help those in need. Robert R. Sillaway, 20, 217 Elm St., was arrested after police learned he allegedly stole more than $900 from the Goodwill store in Franklin between Oct. 31 and Dec. 30.
Multi-car accident backs up Northway Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:20AMA multiple-car accident is backing traffic up just south of Exit 19 on the Northway.
Michael Lipman keeps tight control of the reins at Bath Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 8:00AMBath captain Michael Lipman could lead his side to top of the Premiership if they defeat Leicester.
Man cited after running from police Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 8:59PMAn Altura, Minn., said a “hot girl” told him to run from officers early Thursday as they tried to break up a fight outside a downtown Winona bar, police reported.
Making Digital Maps More Current And Accurate Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 6:41PMEuropean researchers have designed an innovative new system to help keep motorists on the right track by constantly updating their digital maps and fixing anomalies and errors. Now the partners are mapping the best route to market.
Glancing in the rear-view mirror at the leaving of Love Street Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 4:18PMI want you to look in your crystal ball. The speaker was the sports editor, who was casually throwing pieces of barbecued deputy sports editor to his pet sharks who have used the rising damp in the office to some effect. The crystal ball is more difficult to explain.
2009 Mercury Mountaineer Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 2:29PM 2009 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars and Driver: "Explorer styling looks perhaps too familiar" Kelley Blue Book: "interior is beautifully arranged, with high-quality plastics and an intelligent dash design" MotherProof: "elicits big wows everywhere we go" The 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is a dressed-up Ford Explorer ... Browse Photos
The Audi R8 V10 will be fitted with all LED Headlights Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 6:20AMThe order book has opened for the Audi R8 V10 and with it the German car manufacturer demonstrated another element of its pioneering Vorsprung durch Technik technology.
Outlook 2009: Currencies, The Dollar And Commodities Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:01AMThe Forbes.com Investor Team looks for where currencies and commodities could head in 2009
Advanced Metering: Getting Ready for a Smart Implementation, Part I Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 11:00PMFree Newsletter Sign up today for your free subscription to the EnergyPulse Weekly Update - delivered directly to your e-mail box.
Two more police officers sworn in, making Decatur force largest in many years Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 10:20PMDECATUR - Cody J. Rose, 22, wants to attack crime at its roots.
Woman injured in collision on Northway Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 10:35PMMOREAU - A 19-year-old Queensbury woman suffered a broken ankle when her car struck a tractor trailer on the southbound side of the Northway Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Two arrested after shot fired at off-duty officer Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:54PMST. PAUL (AP) — Two pedestrians were arrested after one allegedly shot at an off-duty St. Paul police officer who advised them not to stand in the middle of an icy intersection Wednesday.
Funeral set for 2-year-old hit by car in Owatonna Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:53PMOWATONNA, Minn. (AP) — A 2-year-old Owatonna boy who was hit by a car earlier this week will be remembered Saturday in a funeral service.
West Virginia - Team Notes Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 2:33PMThe year 2008 will go down as a memorable, if disappointing, season in West Virginia lore.
Northway reopened after crash Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 11:50AMMOREAU — A 19-year-old Queensbury woman broke her ankle after her car struck a tractor trailer on the southbound side of the Northway this afternoon, police said.
Historian’s legacy apparent through her work Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:18AMEAST HARTFORD — Years ago as she worked toward the preservation of the Huguenot House, Doris Suessman realized her car was too small to pick up some doors for the home.
2008 in Review Part Two: Corruption, Catastrophe and Miracles Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 3:39PMHe still looked and walked like the Mayor. He still sounded a lot like the Mayor.
Mini reviews of movies currently in theaters Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 10:51AMNow showing Here are selected minireviews of films in theaters, listed alphabetically.
Three injuries in three-vehicle crash Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 9:40AMThree people were injured in a three vehicle accident Christmas Day on State Highway 27 at Fedora Road in the township of Sparta. One of the vehicles involved was a van with 15 occupants.
Nigeria: FG, Govs to Pay for Use of Access Gate At Lagos Airport Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:53AMConvoys of state governors and federal government registered vehicles would, with effect from 2009, be denied passage through the access gate linking the domestic wing of the Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos to the international wing in the aftermath of its automation unless they pay the necessary tolls.Not even workers at the airports, including staff of the Federal Airports Authority of ...
UT-Arlington project that could improve the lives of blind people is short $300,000 Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 10:09PMBy GENE TRAINOR ARLINGTON — Researchers have developed a wearable device that would allow blind people to know when a car approaches, find a bathroom and avoid bumping into a wall. And it could cost as little as $100. But they must first come up with at least $300,000 to develop a demonstration model. Teams of researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington, the University of Texas at San ...
Three people injured in Monroe County rollover; icy conditions may be at fault Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 9:51PMThree people were injured in a one-car rollover Saturday in Monroe County.