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    Ratto: Here's the deal, says Cardinal  Nov 15, 2009
    Here's the deal, say Cardinal, Harbaugh. Article:Here's the deal, say Cardinal, Harbaugh:/c/a/2009/11/14/SPM01AKL8P.DTL Article:Here's the deal, say Cardinal, Harbaugh:/c/a/2009/11/14/SPM01AKL8P.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    The Harley chronicles  Nov 15, 2009
    We had organised to take a Harley classic, the Softail, as well as America's answer to the BMW GS and Honda's TransAlp, the Buell Ulysses. Buell is known for their short-wheelbase trick bikes, but the Ulysses is their real-world attempt to get a slice of the lucrative on-off-road pie. (iAfrica.com)

    Funeral fair opens door to eco-friendly exits  Nov 15, 2009
    Saturday, November 14, 2009. It's hard to always be ecologically correct - especially when you're dead. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Strippers-on-a-truck promotion halted in Las Vegas  Nov 15, 2009
    By OSKAR GARCIA, Associated Press Writer. Saturday, November 14, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Businesses fear Europe's recovery to remain timid  Nov 15, 2009
    The export-fueled economy -- led by automakers such as Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW as well as lesser known firms turning out big-ticket industrial equipment -- returned to modest growth in the second quarter, while preliminary third-quarter figures are expected to show further growth. Industrial orders increased again in September -- rising 0. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Northgate's 'grand opening'  Nov 15, 2009
    Grand opening' at remodeled Northgate mall. Article:'Grand opening' at remodeled Northgate mall:/c/a/2009/11/14/BUO21AIAKC.DTL Article:'Grand opening' at remodeled Northgate mall:/c/a/2009/11/14/BUO21AIAKC.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Flexibility brings pressure for Courtenaye  Nov 15, 2009
    Saturday, November 14, 2009. Abstract painters evolved the concept of picture space as a field, rather than a window or a mirror. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Kennesaw State beats North Greenville 89-79  Nov 14, 2009
    Friday, November 13, 2009. (11-13) 20:04 PST Kennesaw, Ga. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)

    India to move all zoo elephants to wildlife parks  Nov 14, 2009
    By NIRMALA GEORGE, Associated Press Writer. Friday, November 13, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    BMW, Chinese partner to invest $A793m  Nov 14, 2009
    BMW and its Chinese partner will invest five billion yuan ($A793 ... The long-term injection by BMW and its joint venture partner Brilliance Auto Group will take their total investment in China to 9 ... 5 billion yuan, BMW said in a statement, without providing an exact timeframe for the new investment. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Sleep may limit teens' depression  Nov 14, 2009
    Sleep may limit teens' depression. Article:Sleep may limit teens' depression:/c/a/2009/11/12/MN1E1AFT5P.DTL Article:Sleep may limit teens' depression:/c/a/2009/11/12/MN1E1AFT5P.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)

    Realtors: home prices to rise 4 percent in 2010  Nov 14, 2009
    By ALEX VEIGA, AP Real Estate Writer. Friday, November 13, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    State submits plan to reduce prison population  Nov 13, 2009
    Friday, November 13, 2009. (11-12) 20:32 PST SAN FRANCISCO -- The Schwarzenegger administration bowed to a federal court order Thursday and submitted a plan to reduce California's prison population by more than 40,000 in two years, largely by sending fewer people to prison for relatively minor crimes and parole violations. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)

    BMW, Brilliance to Build New Car Plant in China  Nov 13, 2009
    FRANKFURT -(Dow Jones)- German luxury carmaker BMW AG (BMW.XE) said Thursday it will build a second plant in China with joint-venture partner Brilliance Automotive Holdings Ltd. (1114 ... "Our plant has reached its capacity limit - so we are now taking the next step. The decision to build a second plant demonstrates that we are investing in our future in China and that we intend to participate in the strong growth in the Chinese market," said BMW Chief Financial Officer Friedrich Eichiner in a... (SmartMoney)

    Report: Toyota plans bigger Prius with new battery  Nov 13, 2009
    Thursday, November 12, 2009. (11-12) 21:51 PST TOKYO, Japan (AP). (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Foreclosures dip 3% in October from September  Nov 13, 2009
    Foreclosures dip 3 pct. in October from September. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    New factory to help unravel mystery that's tofu  Nov 13, 2009
    Thursday, November 12, 2009. When the subject is tofu, these are often the adjectives. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Daedelus: Futuristic monome with flair  Nov 13, 2009
    Thursday, November 12, 2009. By interjecting aspects of live performance into his concerts, Daedelus has overcome an issue that has plagued nearly every electronic musician: how to make an electronic show visually engaging. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Straight-six racer  Nov 13, 2009
    BMW Concept 6 Cars in Action ... Straight-six engines are what BMW does beautifully in cars, but not bikes ... A multitude of four-wheeled models have been, and currently are, powered by BMW's straight-six masterpieces. (iAfrica.com)

    The Nest . . . (its just) the way, uh-huh, we like it  Nov 13, 2009
    First, he noticed that his BMW convertible was by far the cheapest car in the lot. Also, the valet doesn t give you a receipt for your car. (Desert Entertainer, CA)

    Al Gore crusades against global warming  Nov 13, 2009
    Wednesday, November 11, 2009. (11-10) 18:24 PST San Rafael -- Al Gore and his crusade against global warming landed in the Bay Area this week with a call to arms and a message for those who still think the former vice president is tilting at windmills. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)

    MX-5 staying alive  Nov 13, 2009
    BMW 3 Series Sedan 320 D Diesel, Sedan, Manual 6 speed, Inc. BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN. (iAfrica.com)

    Intel/AMD deal could help solve virtualization compatibility problems  Nov 13, 2009
    Article:Intel/AMD deal could help solve virtualization compatib:/g/a/2009/11/12/urnidgns852573C4006938800025766C00821A9A.DTL Article:Intel/AMD deal could help solve virtualization compatib:/g/a/2009/11/12/urnidgns852573C4006938800025766C00821A9A.DTL advertisement. Jon Brodkin, Network World. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)

    Catching up with Richard Blum  Nov 13, 2009
    Thursday, November 12, 2009. Richard Blum has many titles: financier, anti-poverty crusader, chair of the UC Board of Regents, founder of the American Himalayan Foundation and husband of U.S. Sen. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    San Francisco union workers facing layoffs  Nov 13, 2009
    Thursday, November 12, 2009. The grim reality of San Francisco's gasping economy took center stage at City Hall this week when the Board of Supervisors failed to muster enough votes to protect more than 500 workers in the city's largest union from layoffs, pay cuts or job reassignments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)

    Theater review: Rick Reynolds attempts to amuse  Nov 13, 2009
    Thursday, November 12, 2009. Rick Reynolds' Love, God, Sex (and Other Stuff I Don't Have): Solo show. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    BrantJamesInside Racing The IndyCar Racing League may be headed towards glory days.  Nov 12, 2009
    Compared to Formula One, for instance, BMW, Toyota, Renault, they could do an [IRL] engine program for a fourth of what they were spending. I wouldn't be surprised at all if all of a sudden the IRL becomes more attractive because people see the presenting sponsor, a series using alternative fuel, and the lure of winning the Indianapolis 500 will always be very strong. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    CAL Safety Cattouse not accustomed to playing it safe  Nov 12, 2009
    CAL / Safety Cattouse not accustomed to playing it safe. Article:CAL / Safety Cattouse not accustomed to playing it safe:/c/a/2009/11/11/SP4P1AIPSE.DTL Article:CAL / Safety Cattouse not accustomed to playing it safe:/c/a/2009/11/11/SP4P1AIPSE.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    BMW to Build New Plant in China as Growth Boosts Demand for Luxury Cars  Nov 12, 2009
    BMW to Build New China Plant on Luxury-Car Demand (Update1) - Bloomberg ... BMW to Build New China Plant on Luxury-Car Demand (Update1) ... The new plant will have an initial capacity of 100,000 vehicles a year, which will eventually rise to 300,000, BMWs Chief Financial Officer said today in Beijing. (Bloomberg -- Germany)

    STANFORD SCHEDULE  Nov 12, 2009
    Thursday, November 12, 2009. Fan Shop: Get your here. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    ROUNDUP Hardaway Jr. heads to Ann Arbor  Nov 12, 2009
    ROUNDUP / Hardaway Jr. heads to Ann Arbor. Article:ROUNDUP / Hardaway Jr. heads to Ann Arbor:/c/a/2009/11/11/SP4P1AIRF5. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    Scientists: New dinosaur species found in SAfrica  Nov 12, 2009
    By CELEAN JACOBSON, Associated Press Writer. Wednesday, November 11, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)

    BMW expands investment in China  Nov 12, 2009
    BEIJING, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- BMW AG will add 5 billion yuan (735 million U.S. dollars) of investment in China, which is the biggest foreign investment in the world's largest auto market. The Germany carmaker signed agreement with its Chinese partner, or Brilliance Automotive Co. on Thursday, agreeing to expand the construction of the second phase of the joint venture. (Xinhuanet, China)

    CSU to ask state for $884 million more  Nov 12, 2009
    Wednesday, November 11, 2009. (11-11) 13:39 PST SAN FRANCISCO -- As California State University prepares to close its doors to tens of thousands of qualified students next year, Chancellor Charles Reed said Tuesday he will ask Sacramento for $884 million to meet CSU's budget needs - a long-shot request from the cash-strapped state. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    Jaguar flies the coupe  Nov 11, 2009
    Reports from Britain suggest the English company is planning to build a small sports coupe or hatch to rival the Audi A5 and BMW 3-Series coupe ... He saw little point in trying to compete with volume-selling sedans such as the BMW 3-Series and Audi A4 but believed there was an opportunity for a smaller niche vehicle in the Jaguar range, with a unique silhouette. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    America's Dirtiest Vehicles  Nov 11, 2009
    " Many auto manufacturers are making concerted efforts to produce models that are easier on the environment; most offer hybrid, compact or turbocharged 4-cylinder versions, all of which record low pollutant scores. Next year will see the long-awaited arrival of several low- and emission-free options, like the compact but "ecoboosted" Ford Fiesta and the plug-in electric Chevrolet Volt. Some high-end carmakers are making considerable emissions efforts as well, but don't look to them for the... (Channelnewsasia.com)

    Japanese will come back to F1 one day, says Ross  Nov 11, 2009
    Brawn was disappointed for his friends at Toyota, with the company pulling out only months after committing to the sport to 2012, and whose exit followed that of German manufacturer BMW. ... Despite the departure of Toyota and BMW, the number of teams on the grid is set to rise from 10 to 13 next season. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    FTC Seeks Contempt Charges Against Lawyer Over Fees  Nov 11, 2009
    The FTC also noted that he spends more than $3,100 a month in car payments alone, for a BMW, a Porshe Turbo, a Jeep Wrangler and a motorcycle. The FTC wrote that Benice and his firm "have not explained why they have not put money aside every month to restore the funds that the Court found rightfully belonged to consumers. Apparently Benice did not heed the Court's March 2006 warning that he should factor such a risk into his fee calculations.". (Law.com)

    Tiger's aura strong, at least outside the ropes  Nov 11, 2009
    The last four times Woods has played in the final group, he has won only one time - the BMW Championship outside Chicago, where he went into the final round with a seven-shot lead. The latest mishap was the HSBC Champions, and while it's no shame to spot Mickelson a two-shot lead and fail to win, it was the manner in which Woods so quickly became an also-ran. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Used-car dealer gives credit-hurt customers hope  Nov 11, 2009
    He has a variety of cars, most 3 to 5 years old, from a Mercedes and a BMW to a 1991 Jeep Wrangler that's "clean as a whistle.". He packages the lease with limited engine and drive-train warranties, theft protection and Walmart tire and lube service. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Why Media Firms Should Ignore "Free"  Nov 10, 2009
    Never mind there are zillions of companies that have once and for all severed the connection between market share and profit (Apple for computers, BMW in the auto industry, Nucor in steel production, to name but a few). Unfortunately, the first one who shoots for market share sets the standard, sometimes with surprising twists and turns. (CBS News)

    BMW Group Global Sales Rise 2% on Year  Nov 10, 2009
    FRANKFURT -(Dow Jones)- BMW AG (BMW.XE) said Monday that global sales were up 2% on the year in October at 115,252 cars, driven by robust demand in China, India and Brazil. In these three markets BMW exceeded the sales volume achieved for the whole of 2008 after just ten months this year ... "Our sales figures have been steadily recovering since April - and we were able to make gains in October as planned. We expect to see further solid growth in November and December," said BMW executive board... (SmartMoney)

    * Audi, BMW report boost in fast-growing China market  Nov 10, 2009
    Audi, BMW report boost in fast-growing China market ... The German luxury car maker BMW yesterday said its sales rose further last month, with a leap in China, news echoed by German rival Audi ... Deliveries of BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce cars rose by 2 percent from the level in October last year to 113,011 units, after showing a 12-month increase in September for the first time for a year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Leipzig drives for former glory days  Nov 10, 2009
    City gets BMW's best plant November 10, 2009 ... Since then it has added jobs faster than any German city, east or west, as governments and companies led by BMW, Amazon ... The city is now home to BMW's most modern factory, Europe's only growing cargo airport and a convention centre with a 243m long glass hall, the world's largest. (Business Report, South Africa)

    Opel Unions See Autonomy as Condition to Talks  Nov 9, 2009
    A newspaper report said on Sunday that Forster, a former BMW executive and son of a German diplomat who grew up in London, is now slated to take over as head of Indian group Tata Motors' British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover [ID:nL0268202. Briton Nick Reilly, currently head of GM's international operations, is now set to lead the reorganization of Opel, a person briefed on the plan told Reuters on Friday, with GM's global marketing chief Bob Lutz to be Opel's new chairman. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Whats in a number? Car number TAN 1 was worth RM200,000  Nov 9, 2009
    My colleague Hong Boon How, who covers the motoring beat, tells me I can get a brand-new BMW 118i, a Mercedes-Benz A170, four Perodua Myvis or five Proton Sagas for that sum of money ... For example, the BMW numbers are not that far off when you consider the current series out of Selangor is BKN. In Penang, the PJK series has just taken off so PKR is not far away either, if you get my drift. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    RealD Delivers Over 50% of $31 Million Opening Weekend Gross for 'Disney's A Christmas Carol'  Nov 9, 2009
    RealD's mission-critical 3D visualization technologies are used by organizations such as NASA, Pfizer, BMW, Boeing and more. Visit for more information. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    F1's future is written in red unless passionate owners return  Nov 8, 2009
    Honda and BMW showed they didn't need to stay in F1 ... Toyota's withdrawal will hand a lifeline to the former Sauber BMW team ... Should Renault decide to follow Toyota, BMW, Honda and Bridgestone out of the vipers' nest, the Red Bull team will be hoping the French giant keeps to its deal to supply engines for the use of drivers Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel next season. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    What automakers have in store for 2010  Nov 8, 2009
    As energy priorities and consumer attitudes have changed over the past couple years, automakers especially from BMW, Ford, GM and Mercedes-Benz have developed quite a range of options that will be showroom ready in the New Year ... The BMW Active Hybrid 7, Honda CR-Z hybrid and diesel Mercedes-Benz E-350 BlueTEC, for instance, all promise significant improvements in miles per gallon or carbon emissions over their conventional counterparts. (MSNBC -- Business)

    F1 rookie happy with debut season  Nov 8, 2009
    After graduating from kart racing, he spent 2004 and 2005 in German Formula BMW, finishing third and second in the championship respectively. He was also runner up in the 2005 FBMW World Final. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)

    Ex-N.Y. police commissioner pleads guilty  Nov 7, 2009
    Kerik acknowledged failing to declare on his returns book royalties, consultant fees and the use of a BMW.. In the plea agreement, prosecutors suggested to Judge Stephen Robinson that the appropriate sentence would be 27 to 33 months in prison. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)

    8 cars to R.I.P. (rust in peace)  Nov 7, 2009
    Now that Rolls is owned by BMW, and Bentley by Volkswagen, the Arnage will be history come spring, despite its, ahem, legendary British craftsmanship ... Pontiac G8, 2008-09: One of GM's finest sedans, the Pontiac G8 is very much the poor man's BMW. This rear-drive sedan handles as well as the finest European cars and has a big, honkin' American V8 under its hood. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Patrick remains driven  Nov 7, 2009
    First, Honda and BMW pull out, followed by Bridgestone, and this week Toyota. Now Renault may be pulling out as well, leaving some to wonder about return on investment for those corporations involved in the expensive, globe-trotting open-wheel series. (Boston Globe)

    Opel chief quits after GM decides to keep European unit  Nov 7, 2009
    Spiegel also reported that Bob Lutz, 77, an industry veteran with vast experience on both sides of the Atlantic at BMW, Ford and Chrysler and currently at GM, would replace Forster as head of Opel's supervisory board. Related article: Little solidarity for German Opel strikers. (Yahoo! Asia News)

    Chryslers Master Plan  Nov 6, 2009
    Consider that at the moment, there is exactly one Fiat vehicle thats generating excitement in the United States: the BMW Mini-killing 500, scheduled to arrive late next year. But well see. (Slate)

    Fannie Mae to rent out homes  Nov 6, 2009
    By ALAN ZIBEL, AP Real Estate Writer. Thursday, November 5, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Ferrari liken team exodus in F1 to an Agatha Christie novel  Nov 6, 2009
    Toyota announced on Wednesday that they were quitting the sport, less than a year after Japanese rivals Honda pulled out and only days since BMW said their farewells in the season-ending Abu Dhabi race ... Formula One should still have more teams next season than the 10 that competed in 2009, with four newcomers already confirmed and the former BMW-Sauber team also in line to return under new owners. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Feinstein still pondering Calif. gubernatorial bid  Nov 6, 2009
    Feinstein still pondering Calif. Article:Feinstein still pondering Calif. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)

    Fantasy becomes reality  Nov 6, 2009
    BMW M3 GTS. Quickpic. BMW 1 SERIES 120d Diesel, Hatchback, 5 Doors, Stereo, Imma ... The BMW that is real, street legal and ready to go. (iAfrica.com)

    Appeals court adjusts privacy-at-work ruling  Nov 5, 2009
    Workers have right to expect secure PCs unless given notice. Wednesday, January 31, 2007. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)

    Deutsche Telekom Q3 net income up 7 pct  Nov 5, 2009
    BMW 3Q net income falls 74 percent to euro78 million. German carmaker BMW AG said Tuesday its net income fell 74 percent in the third quarter as it continued to be affected by the global economic downturn ... BMW, the world's biggest luxury car company by sales, said net income for the period amounted to euro78 million ($115 million), down from euro298 million in the July-September period of 2008. (Fresno Bee -- Business)

    Formula gone  Nov 5, 2009
    It is the third manufacturer to abandon Formula One within a year, following in the slipstream of BMW and its Japanese rival Honda ... BMW too has sold its team to the rather opaque investment group Qadbak. (BBC News -- Business)

    PGA won't tinker with FedEx Cup  Nov 5, 2009
    The playoff schedule will stay the same for the third straight year, which includes a week off after the third playoff event, the BMW Championship on Sept. 9-12 outside Chicago. The Tour Championship is Sept. 23-26. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Stocks give up gains  Nov 5, 2009
    By TIM PARADIS, AP Business Writers. Wednesday, November 4, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Toyota scales back loss forecast  Nov 5, 2009
    On Wednesday Toyota followed Honda and BMW out of F1 to save money amid downturn ... On Wednesday, Toyota followed Honda and BMW out of Formula One racing to save money amid the economic downturn. (CNN -- International)

    Motor Racing: Toyota joins F1 exodus  Nov 4, 2009
    com - Motor Racing Toyota joins F1 exodus. " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. (Channelnewsasia.com)

    'FlashForward' isn't fast enough  Nov 4, 2009
    FlashForward' not fast enough for 'V' rollout. Article:'FlashForward' not fast enough for 'V' rollout:/c/a/2009/11/01/DD981AD7VK.DTL Article:'FlashForward' not fast enough for 'V' rollout:/c/a/2009/11/01/DD981AD7VK.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    COHASSET POLICE / BMW hubcaps stolen  Nov 4, 2009
    An 80-year-old man reported that two of the hubcaps on his 2001 BMW were stolen off his car that had been parked outside his King Street office on Tuesday (Oct. 20). (Cohasset Mariner, MA)

    Argentine soccer star shot  Nov 4, 2009
    Caceres shot in the head as gang try to steal his BMW car in Buenos Aires ... The 40-year-old Caceres, who played for Argentina in the 1994 World Cup, was gunned down as a gang tried to steal his BMW car in the early hours of Sunday morning. (CNN -- World)

    Must-see Exploratorium exhibits  Nov 4, 2009
    Sunday, November 1, 2009. Differential: This cleverly assembled gear set enables one rear wheel of a car to turn at a different speed from the other rear wheel, so that a vehicle smoothly can turn corners without skidding. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    How Audi is Cleaning Up with Clean Diesel  Nov 4, 2009
    Before the recession, Audi's stated goal was to surpass BMW and Mercedes as the top-selling luxury brand ... Worldwide, we broke through the one million mark in total sales for the first time last year, which places us in a very strong number three position globally behind BMW and Mercedes. (Time.com)

    * World Business Quick Take  Nov 4, 2009
    AUTOMOBILES BMW posts Q3 drop. The German luxury car maker BMW yesterday posted a 73 ... A BMW statement said net profit plummeted to 78 million euros (US$115 million) from 298 million euros in the third quarter of last year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Toyota quits F1  Nov 4, 2009
    Honda and BMW have already exited F1 to cope with the credit crunch and Toyota's withdrawal leaves no Japanese automaker left in the high-octane motorsport, raising fresh fears for its future. Despite heavy investment in the team, they have never won a race, although they had 11 podium finishes, including three in the 2009 season in which the team finished fifth in the manufacturers' standings. (iAfrica.com)

    Jabs at the entitled  Nov 4, 2009
    Movies / '(Untitled)' jabs those who feel entitled. Article:Movies / '(Untitled)' jabs those who feel entitled:/c/a/2009/10/30/PKHH1A8PHK.DTL Article:Movies / '(Untitled)' jabs those who feel entitled:/c/a/2009/10/30/PKHH1A8PHK.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Hulkenberg to learn from old master  Nov 4, 2009
    Managed by Willi Weber, who also took care of Michael Schumachers career, he has won every series he has entered so far; karting, German Formula BMW, A1 GP, Euro F3 and GP2. Inside Williams we have a big spreadsheet which basically maps a drivers achievements from the age of eight and the reference in that spreadsheet has been Lewis Hamilton because of what he did from eight years old to get into F1, said Michael, referring to McLarens 2008 champion. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Daimler, BMW, United Internet, Adidas May Move: German Equity Preview  Nov 4, 2009
    Daimler, BMW, United Internet, Adidas: German Equity Preview - Bloomberg ... Daimler, BMW, United Internet, Adidas: German Equity Preview ... (BMW GY): The worlds largest maker of luxury vehicles said its U.S. sales fell 19 percent in October to 20,619 cars and sport-utility vehicles, bringing the year-to-date decline to 24 percent. (Bloomberg -- Germany)

    EVGA InterView Dual Display LCD Monitor  Nov 4, 2009
    Kalpana Ettenson and Patrick Miller, PC World. Tuesday, November 3, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)

    Tw telecom sees 3Q profit  Nov 4, 2009
    Tw telecom swings to 3Q profit from loss. Article:Tw telecom swings to 3Q profit from loss:/n/a/2009/11/03/financial/f170045S58. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)

    Motorsport: Toyota quit Formula One  Nov 4, 2009
    Toyota Motor has decided to follow Honda and BMW out of Formula One racing. Toyota's decision deals a fresh blow to F1 which has seen an exodus of sponsors. (CNN -- International)

    Disney says China approved Shanghai park  Nov 4, 2009
    Disney says China approved Shanghai theme park. Article:Disney says China approved Shanghai theme park:/n/a/2009/11/03/financial/f183515S70. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Altamont Landfill's gas fuels garbage trucks  Nov 4, 2009
    Tuesday, November 3, 2009. A company that manages landfills has a new source of fuel for its garbage trucks - rotting trash. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    PGA Tour announces 2010 slate  Nov 4, 2009
    The four Playoff events remain the same with the The Barclays leading off August 26-29, followed by the Deutsche Bank Championship, BMW Championship, a week off, then the Tour Championship from September 23-26. The PGA Tour will release the Fall Series lineup at a later date. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Toyota to Withdraw From Formula One to Reduce Costs; Follows Honda, BMW  Nov 4, 2009
    BMW, which spent an estimated 200 million euros ($295 million) a year on Formula One to market its brand, dropped out in July, a month after the biggest luxury carmaker reported a 13 percent drop in car sales ... The Federation Internationale de lAutomobile, F-1s Paris- based ruling body, said Sept. 15 that sports car maker Lotus Cars Ltd. will take BMWs place in the 2010 championship, which starts March 14 in Bahrain. (Bloomberg -- Japan)

    Uganda: CHOGM - Parliament Should Play Its Role [editorial]  Nov 3, 2009
    Kampala HIRING a BMW 5 series car for eight days in the UK under the AVIS Prestige programme costs 700 euro ... As a result, the Government ended up paying sh23b for transport, and hiring BMW cars at 22,000 euro each. (allAfrica.com)

    BMW posts dismal earnings  Nov 3, 2009
    FRANKFURT: German luxury car maker BMW on Tuesday joined compatriot Daimler in posting dismal third quarter figures and warned there was no guarantee a recovery is underway, though strong growth was seen in China. BMW said net profit plunged by 73 ... Small car makers have done better owing to government car scrapping schemes and other fiscal incentives, and BMW's poor figures stood in contrast to those from groups such as Fiat and Ford. (India Times)

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