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Firm: Toyota, industry need more rigorous testing Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:38PMLatest problems linked to Toyota show the auto industry needs to fix the way it tests software, says company that specializes in software integrity.
iGo Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial Results Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:00PMSCOTTSDALE, Ariz.----iGo, Inc. , a leading provider of power management solutions, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009. Net income attributable to iGo, Inc. was $90,000, or $0.00 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with net income of $103,000, or $0.00 per share, in the same quarter of the prior year.
(Tea) party on! Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:27PMTea Party of Nevada Jon Scott Ashjian’s candidacy is good news for the Democrats—sort of
Google Maps Now Includes Intelligent Bike Routes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:46AMBikers rejoice, Google has just added intelligent biking directions for more than 12,000 U.S. bike trails as a new option inside Google Maps. The company writes that the new biking features will “include as much bike trail data as possible, provide efficient routes, allow riders to customize their trip, make use of bike lanes, calculate rider-friendly routes that avoid big hills and customize ...
Why Are We Asking the Wrong Questions? Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:57AMBy William J. DeRosa, Jr., CFA. The following headline was taken directly from the Associated Press; Read more » »
Rugged COM Express board serves up soldered Core 2 Duo Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:25PMGE Intelligent Platforms announced a rugged COM Express module with an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU. The Linux-ready bCOM2-L1100 offers soldered processors and memory, shock and vibration protection, an extended temperature version, RAID support, and an optional carrier board, the company says.
Local woman treated for dizziness after four-car crash Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:26AMELKO — A Spring Creek woman was transported to Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital for a claim of feeling dizzy after she was involved in a four-car collision Friday afternoon at 12th and Idaho streets.
Jealous lover flew 4,000 miles to stab ex-girlfriend to death after seeing her on Facebook with another man Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:12AMPaul Bristol stabbed Camille Mathurasingh 20 times at her home in Bow, east London, before cutting himself and crashing her car last April. He was jailed for life.
Exemplary performance and efficiency: Harman International Automotive Division presents groundbreaking sound ... Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:35AMKARLSBAD, Germany-- “I swear by the Infinity ® loudspeaker system. Ever since the 1980’s, Infinity sound systems have been a permanent fixture in my home and offices,” explains Infinity ® fan Alois Ruf, whose renowned car manufacturing business develops and produces the “Greenster”.
Hispania Racing F1: 2010 driver, team and car guide, analysis and statistics Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:21AMRead the verdict of F1 Correspondent Tom Cary on Hispania Racing and its drivers, Karun Chandhok and Bruno Senna.
Facebook killer jailed for life after murdering girlfriend Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:50AMJealous lover Paul Bristol was jailed for life with a minimum term of 22 years at the Old Bailey today for stabbing girlfriend Camille Mathurasingh to death after seeing her on Facebook with another man.
Jealous lover flew 4,000 miles to kill girlfriend after seeing her with new man on Facebook Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:56AMA jealous lover was jailed for life today and ordered to serve at least 22 years for killing his girlfriend after seeing her on Facebook with another man.
Jealous lover jailed for killing ex-girlfriend he saw on Facebook with another man Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:46AMA jealous lover has been jailed for life and ordered to serve at least 22 years for killing his ex-girlfriend after seeing her on Facebook with another man.
Tea Party candidate adds drama to Great Reid Hunt Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:10AMIt was a week of emotional highs and lows for Nevada Democrats.
Osseo police chief placed on paid administrative leave Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:54PMOsseo Police Chief Tim Ryan was placed on paid administrative leave Friday, Feb. 26. "The council is concerned with the officers that they might not be able to get a hold of the chief during an emergency [either by radio or car computer]," Withers added.
One hurt in four-car crash on Idaho St. Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:11PMELKO — One person was transported to the Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital after a four-vehicle accident Friday afternoon on Idaho Street.
Logan Safety Levy Passes Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:52PMVoters in Logan County overwhelmingly voted to pass the countywide safety levy.
Kenova Tire Drop-Off Next Saturday Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:52PMKenova residents will get a chance to properly dispose of old tires -- for free.
Hollister Pentagon Shooter Was Mentally Ill Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:30PMThe Hollister man who opened fire in front of the Pentagon had a history of mental illness and had become so erratic that his parents reached out to local authorities weeks ago and warned them that their son was unstable and might have a gun, authorities said Friday.
FPI Overnight Brief Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:05PMOn the evening of Thursday, March 11, the Foreign Policy Initiative and the Institute for the Study of War will host a panel discussion on the Iraq elections for young professionals in the Washington DC area. RSVP on FPI’s website.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Review Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:36PMWith a 12x optical zoom and 25mm wide-angle lens, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 means business. But did it bring the goods to the table? Find out in our full review, complete with video and image samples.
Indian Conglomerate Buys WV Coal Company Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:37AMA subsidiary of Indian conglomerate Essar Group has agreed to buy West Virginia-based Trinity Coal.
Your Letters: March 5 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:00AMHealthcare stand apallingRe: your Feb. 26 article, “Strickland proposes state be able to opt out of any federal healthcare law”:I just read with shock and horror that state Sen. Tony Strickland has chosen to abandon the needs of his constituency and will seek to prohibit some healthcare provisions in California unless voters pass them at the ballot box.He knows as well as anyone that the ...
On the Bay: March 5, 2010 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:12PMThe America’s Cup is over and the United States has won back the Cup. BMW ORACLE Racing, the American challenger, from the Golden Gate Yacht Club in San Francisco, won the 33rd America’s Cup Match two weeks ago in Valencia, beating the Swiss defender, Alinghi, in a 2-0 victory.
Rails to Trails Plan Picking Up Steam Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:37PMThe rails to trails plan in Charleston is picking up steam. The project has been in the works for more than eight years but organizers say their hard work will soon pay off.
Sympathy For The Devil? Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:04PMLong after a murder leaves the front page, it lingers in a kitchen grown quiet, or when dialing a phone forever unanswered, when private jokes stay private, and you say “all right” when people ask, but your seders aren’t the same, and Christmas isn’t Christmas, for mourners all share the same pew in pre-dawn sleeplessness.
Benefits Of Doing Business In Italy Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:41AMWith a history that stretches back over millennia, Italy now finds itself at the centre of modern Europe. Boasting one of the most developed economies in the world, Italy can claim to be a very attractive place to do business.
Audi A1 E-Tron - Electric Driving in the City Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:24AMGENEVA – March 2, 2010: The new e-tron model series from Audi will gain another new member at the Geneva Motor Show: The Audi A1 e-tron is a Mega City Vehicle (MCV) with an innovative drive technology. It comes equipped with a powerful electric motor for zero-emission driving in the city.
2010 Geneva Motor Show:BMW 5 Series ActiveHybrid Concept In the Flesh Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:56AMParallel to the world debut of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, BMW is also presenting the concept of a future-oriented full-hybrid model in the upper midrange segment: The BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid for the first time offers the combination of a BMW straight-six with electric drive, setting new standards for sporting pleasure at the wheel and superior ...
2010 Geneva Motor Show Coverage Starts Here Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:49AMWith the global financial crisis--and all the negative effects associated with it--for the most part behind us, the 2010 Geneva Motor Show looks set to be one of the biggest on record. Considering that in the past 12 months we’ve seen vehicle sales drop to almost half the levels they were just a few years ago, a number of major automakers go...
U.S. 23 Traffic Stops End With Six Drug Arrests; Four from Cabell County Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:37AMThe flow of illegal drugs down U.S. 23 into the Huntington area took another hit the past few days.
Keeping Small Cars Simple Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:08AMGENEVA - March 2, 2010: Carlos Ghosn, Chief Executive Officer, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd, today unveiled the company’s all new Micra, the fourth generation of the iconic city car, at the 80th International Geneva Motor Show.
New gear for multi-tasking travelers Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:07AMInstead of touting designer names and luxury logos, manufacturers at the travel Goods Association show are emphasizing affordability and the specific needs of individual travelers.
Network Appliance is based on Intel® Xeon® processor 3400. Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:50AMModel CAR-4000 1U Platform Communications Appliance supports 4 DIMM slots with high-speed 1,333 MHz dual-channel DDR3 ECC memory and can include 3.5 in. or two 2.5 in. SATA HDDs. Dual x8 PCI Express Gen2 slot is 8 Gbps bidirectional while fiber and copper port connections include dual-port 10G readiness and PCIe Gen2 Quad Port GbE and SFP modules. System features up to 20 PCI-Express Gen2 GbE ...
Electrocution victims mourned Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:35AMFamily and friends of Chang Yang, 50, and his 27-year-old son, Toua Yang, were coping with their sudden loss and making final arrangements Monday for the two men even as investigators struggled to legally identify their bodies.
Porsche Reveals High-Performance 918 Spyder Concept Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:04PMATLANTA, March 1 -- Today, on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show, Porsche unveiled an ultra-efficient, low-emission, mid-engine super sports car featuring hybrid and electric drive technology.
Safest 2010 small cars Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:27PMToyota is still reeling from massive recalls affecting more than 8 million vehicles with brake problems and unintended acceleration. The brand has recalled 12 of its top models, equal to more than 60% of its sales inventory.
Boil Water Advisory on for Parts of Dunbar Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:07PMSome West Virginia American Water customers in Dunbar will need to boil their water for at least one minute before using.
Violence Up Among Homeless Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:22PMIn the last four months, there has been a significant increase in violence among the homeless -- and the cold weather may be to blame. One man has died from the violence.
Mom that Tape Recorded Teacher Now Faces Charges for Disrupting School Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:22PMTensions at one elementary school are reaching a boiling point. It all started months ago when a mom ruffled feathers by sending her kindergarten son to school armed with a secret tape recorder. Now, that mom is facing charges for disrupting school last week.
Lexus CT 200h compact hybrid in full Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:24PMLexus has jumped the gun and revealed pictures of details of the forthcoming CT 200h, its first premium compact model. A sort of upmarket, sportier Prius, the new car uses a Lexus Hybrid Drive powertrain with 1.8-litre VVT-i petrol engine and a powerful but compact electric motor.
GENEVA MOTOR SHOW: Porsche Drops The Cloth On The 918 Spyder, Is It The MOST Exciting Porsche Since The Carrera GT? Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:11PMThe Geneva Motor Show has yet to even begin yet there already has been a MAJOR surprise. The 918. Porsche unveiled the super secret hybrid plug-in at a VW press conference and it is a stunner.
Twitter wants users to update their personal info Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:03AM(AP) -- Twitter is prodding its users to update their personal settings to create more ways for people to connect on its communications service.
British Airways invests £100 million to set a new standard for First-class travel Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:00PMBritish Airways invests £100 million to set a new standard for its flagship First experience based on classic design and understated luxury.
Girl, 13, killed in hit-run accident Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:36PMThe middle school student was struck by two vehicles as she crossed Sunset Boulevard. A Brentwood middle school was enveloped in grief Friday after a 13-year-old girl was fatally injured when she was struck by two hit-and-run drivers as she walked to a school bus filled with classmates.
Next-Generation Porsche Cayenne Led by Intelligent, Powerful Hybrid Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:16PMATLANTA, Feb. 25 -- Led by a technologically advanced full hybrid model, the all-new, next-generation Porsche Cayenne sport-utility vehicle will debut at the Geneva motor show in early March.
On the Bay: February 26, 2010 Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:13PMThere is a buzz in the sailing community that match racing in the United States is the new next best thing. While some may wonder whether the U.S. will fully embrace match racing to the level of excitement in Europe and other foreign ports and many will argue that match racing is definitely not new, there is no question that the level of racing and match racing on Long Island has been ratcheted ...
Beshear: Toyota, "A Friend to All Kentuckians" Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:07PMKentucky Gov. Steve Beshear had the chance to meet briefly with Toyota president Akio Toyoda while the auto executive was in the state to visit the Georgetown plant that manufactures the Camry.
Landlords Speak Out About Proposed Law Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:52PMLandlords packed into Charleston City Council chambers on Thursday to speak out about a proposed law which would change the way they do business.
Man Arrested For Kidnapping 93-Year-Old Grandmother Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:37PMA man is facing felony kidnapping charges after he forced his 93-year-old grandmother to go to the bank and withdraw thousands of dollars.