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License plate scanner means more busts for Town and Country Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 2:41AMTown and Country — The license plate numbers flashed on the screen in the patrol car. With each plate the machine read, it made a noise, like the sound of an aluminum bat hitting a baseball, but softer. Plink. Plink. Plink.
Abarth Coupe - exclusive pictures Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 2:37AMSmall, fast and efficient… Say hello to the Abarth Coupe, the most exciting performance car of 2010! Our exclusive pictures show how the sporty two-seater will shape up should Fiat put it into production, giving Abarth a three model line-up to make its assault on the performance car market.
High-fat diet fights off beneficial gene variant Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 2:24AMWashington, Jan 7 : A gene variant, earlier known to protect people against weight gain and insulin resistance, could have an opposite effect in people who eat a high-fat diet and are heavier, according to a study on mice.
People with Ala12 gene variant need to watch out for high fat in their diets Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 12:22AMNew evidence in mice bolsters the notion that a version of a gene earlier shown to protect lean people against weight gain and insulin resistance can have the opposite effect in those who eat a high-fat diet and are heavier, reveals a report in the January 7th issue of the journal Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication.
2008 Top 10 Stories - Number 7: Gas prices take drivers on a wild ride Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 4:52PMTooele gas prices played a game of two halves in 2008. Through the first half of the year, commuters, driven by fears that the price of a gallon of regular unleaded would top $4, began curtailing their time behind the wheel and trading in gas-guzzling cars for more fuel-efficient models.
U.S. Pentagon to Install Cree LR24 Recessed LED Luminaires Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:25PM WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2009 -- Cree, Inc. , a market leader in LED lighting, announces that more than 4,200 LR24 recessed LED luminaires are planned for installation in Wedge 5 of the Pentagon as part of a major renovation currently underway.
On A High-fat Diet, Protective Gene Variant Becomes Bad Actor Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 1:10PMNew evidence in mice bolsters the notion that a version of a gene earlier shown to protect lean people against weight gain and insulin resistance can have the opposite effect in those who eat a high-fat diet and are heavier, reveals a new report in the journal Cell Metabolism.
Open and making deals Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 12:53PMREDLANDS - Motorists driving past the intersection of Texas Street and Redlands Boulevard may have noticed the Redlands Auto Center lot was empty Monday morning.
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-05 11:10 Glance-STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Ferrovial up on positive newsflow Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:33AMSTOCKS NEWS Reuters Results diary Stocks on the move Real-time Equity News
Resolutions For Healthy Families In A Healthy Montana - By Eat Right Montana Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:15AMSince January 1999, Eat Right Montana (ERM), a statewide coalition promoting healthy eating and active lifestyles, has published a monthly packet of sound advice on nutrition and fitness. For its 11th year, the coalition plans to expand and enhance the practical tips it offers to Montanans with the 2009 theme - Going Green: Simple Steps for Healthy Families.
Big Brother/Backseat Driver Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 2:46AMhttp://www.JewishWorldReview.com | For lo these many years, the Democratic motorcade class has scolded American workers for driving gas-guzzling cars. Now that Americans have begun driving more fuel-efficient cars and driving less, how have the finger-waggers reacted?
Hybrids saving some drivers steps Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 1:10AMMany hybrid car owners, who often get tax credits and special use of HOV lanes, are getting another perk: parking privileges.
New laws go into effect in N.J. Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:47AMA new year means new laws in New Jersey.
Deaths fall, but accident rate still high Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:36AMHCM CITY — Despite a fall in the number of casualties caused by traffic accidents this year, the potential for traffic congestion and fatal accidents remained high, particularly in big cities, delegates said at a conference held in HCM City recently.
Free Login/Register Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 2:57AMThe cost of fuel may have dropped since its surge last year, but saving money on gasoline is always a top priority for consumers. While you may have no control over prices at the pump, the Connecticut Society of CPAs advises that there are steps you can take to be a smarter gas consumer.
Interest in Home Networking Migrates to Mobile and Portable Devices Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 2:10AMA new study from Parks Associates finds consumer demand for networking features will drive the next wave of consumer electronics purchasing, particularly for imaging and mobile devices such as digital cameras, photo frames, and mobile phones.
Green is more than color of money Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 2:07AMColleges, universities and hospitals across the nation are embracing the push for climate control and energy conservation. "Green speak" is making its way into classrooms, emergency rooms and waiting rooms. And the shift has started from tree-hugging green to mainstream, save money and stay competitive green.
Mid-Columbians recall Depression-era program Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 2:03AMAugust Nerpel may be reliving history.
Leaving a mixed legacy Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 12:55AMCritics say cronyism, isolation, lack of leadership offset early success
Mail Call Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:07AMHow insane is it that the Public Works Department of the City of Hagerstown cant mail you out a form that you then can return with a check, in order to have a piece of trash picked up?"
Islanders Hold Fast to Hope in Hard Times Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:05AMOn July 8, four days after the devastating fire that burned Café Moxie and the Bunch of Grapes Bookstore, Tisbury defiantly held its summer street fair.
Year in Review: FUSD considers array of potentially painful decisions Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 10:29PMCall it reverse growing pains. Enrollment in the Flagstaff Unified School District continued to shrink this year, with its heaviest losses at the high school level. This was a driving force behind the current consideration of school consolidation and closure, arguably the most controversial and emotionally charged issue that surfaced this year within FUSD.
Friends and family tout citizen’s dedication to the community Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 10:02PMPhoto by Bill Peters Friends gather for breakfast at a stone pavilion in the Wildcat Hills. as Judy, left, has tried to keep alive the memory and legacy of Jerre Van Steenberg, who was her mentor, as Judy hopes to continue to be a mentor for new generations of actors, directors and tech personnel through her legacy of Theatre West. The friends annually gather for a Sunday morning breakfast to ...
New Sentencing Guidelines For Crack, New Challenges Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 9:52PMMichael D. Thompson, a former crack cocaine dealer, thought he deserved a break.
Last days of Malay nationalism? Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 9:42PMAs the world continues to revolve around this demigod called Capitalism, bathed in the glories of a failed Raeganomics and Thatcherism, drowned in a "blue ocean" soaked in blood-red tapestry of ethno-religious-class-based conflicts, and inhabited by a global population of the haves and the have-nots and modern-day indentured servants, I ponder the question of Malay nationalism vis-a-viz ...
2010 Ford Shelby GT500 Packs More Powerful Punch Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 9:00PM The new 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 delivers the most power and refinement ever for a Ford SVT-tuned performance Mustang -- and a few surprises, too.
New Sentencing Rules for Crack Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:48PMFederal guidelines amended to right old wrongs spur legal battles between offenders, prosecutors.
ScientIST: Can I Have Another Drink? Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 7:31PM Photo by Melissa Moore | LAist What is a New Year’s Eve without an alcoholic binge? (Bringing a bright and shiny New Year’s Day rife with a pounding migraine, vomit-flecked party clothes, and the dim recollection of hooking up with a few ne’er-do-wells, of course.) Booze may have found its humble beginnings in the Neolithic period 10,000 years ago, but scientists are just now getting ...
Wireless Power Journeys into the Mobile Workspace and Beyond Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 8:19AMFor the engineers at Leggett & Platt, the conceivable limits of modern technology are good for one thing: they provide a well-defined boundary to break. The Fortune 500 diversified manufacturer has partnered with Fulton Innovation, the inventors of eCoupled intelligent wireless power, to redefine how business gets done ( www.leggetteCoupled.com ).
Wireless Power Journeys into the Mobile Workspace and Beyond : Leggett & Platt Powers Automotive, Commercial and ... Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 7:47AM For the engineers at Leggett & Platt, the conceivable limits of modern technology are good for one thing: they provide a well-defined boundary to break. The Fortune 500 diversified manufacturer has partnered with Fulton Innovation, the inventors of eCoupled intelligent wireless power, to redefine how business gets done ( www.leggetteCoupled.com ). (PRWeb Dec 30, 2008) Read the full story at ...
U.S. Consumer Interest in Home Networking Migrates to Mobile and Portable Devices Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 7:15AM A new study from international research firm Parks Associates finds consumer demand for networking features will drive the next wave of consumer electronics purchasing, particularly for imaging and mobile devices such as digital cameras, photo frames, and mobile phones.
Automakers set to rally as GMAC secures U.S. funding Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 5:51AMShares of U.S. automakers General Motors and Ford rally ahead of the opening bell, buoyed by news that GMAC Financial Services had received government funding.
Sara Lee and IBM sign seven-year global services agreement Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 3:17AMIBM has signed a seven-year agreement with consumer products company Sara Lee to manage and maintain pieces of its global back office operations.
Needham Briefs (Jan. 1) Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 3:12AM Your RTS sticker expired Dec. 31. Application forms were mailed to all current sticker holders. Purchase stickers at the Treasurer’s Office at Town Hall, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Doblin: It all comes down to one word: assets Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 8:52AMTHE YEAR 2008 can be described with one word: assets. You have them. You had them. You wish you could monetize them. It may seem like years ago that Governor Corzine began his Asset Monetization Magical Mystery Tour. The governor intended to take his show to every county in New Jersey.
2010 Jaguar XF S Diesel Better, Faster, Gets 35 MPG [2010 Jaguar XF S] Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 6:50AMOur spoiled European brethern will soon be able to get the slinky Jaguar XF four-door coupe in diesel trim with 440 lb-ft of torque, quicker-than-V8 performance and 35 MPG US. In theory, the 2010...
Pop feels the crunch Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 6:02AMCultural lessons: A look at how a financial crisis can affect even those devil-may-care musician types
Hybrid hits the streets Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 4:18AM The Barnstable Police Department is trying out some new wheels.
Blue Oval counting on Taurus, Fusion for success Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 10:25PMThe upcoming launch of the new Ford Taurus and Fusion sedans is "critical" to the success of Ford Motor Co., according to Ford Americas President Mark Fields, who also acknowledged that the company cannot get enough batteries to meet demand for its hybrid cars and sport utility vehicles.
Man keeps pledge to give up car Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 7:38PMWith picture in feature solo. By MARLENE BERGSMA Standard Staff Four years ago, Randy Ouellette promised his co-workers that if gas ever got [...]
High-speed rail line floated Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 7:37PMWhere trains once wound their way through Orillia, joggers tread along. Where railway ties were once imbedded in the ground, footfalls now leave their [...]
Michael DeJong: A New Year and a New Environment Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 7:26PMLittle measures -- recycling, driving a most fuel-efficient car, walking, biking or using public transit, and installing low-flow shower heads -- can make a huge difference.
County preping for final move out of McDonald Street building Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 6:32PMAll of the county’s office will be out of the McDonald Street Courthouse building by April of next year. Collin County will be one step closer to completing their move to their tract of land on Bloomdale Road and take the final step to turning their old courthouse over to the city of McKinney.
Keeping Sky Clear: New bird dog at SW Florida International protecting flyers by herding other flyers Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 1:57PMSky just might be the happiest employee at Southwest Florida International Airport. But her handler, James Hess, could be a close second. On this particular day, Hess is battling with the puppy in Sky, a 15-month-old tri-color Border collie. She is back on the job after a two-day respite.
Win, Win, Win, Win, Win ... Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 7:36AMWe have got to stop ?taking off the table? the gasoline tax, the tool that would add leverage to everything we want to do at home and abroad.
A big loss to the sporting fraternity Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 6:19AMKUALA LUMPUR : The demise of Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Ja’afar ibni Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman yesterday is a big loss to the sporting fraternity in the country.
DTI issues tips on fuel use Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 6:14AMANGELES CITY -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has stated that simple routine checks and precautionary measures on vehicles would save gas consumption up to 30 percent.
2008 year in review: Big news, small news and in between Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 2:24AMJANUARYPDBossuJan. 1: Former Benedictine High School coach Augie Bossu, who led football and baseball teams at the school from 1953-2006, dies at 91. The FBI resumes its search for the mysterious "D.B. Cooper" who hijacked an airliner in 1971,...
Briefly in Tompkins Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 2:38AMM&T Bank has approved a number of grants to non-profit organizations in Tompkins County, increasing its charitable giving in Tompkins County by 10 percent in 2008.
Last Call for Horsepower Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 12:24AMBusiness may be bleak now, but there is reason for optimism. There?s even hope for the internal-combustion engine.