Google must stop snooping on us Nov 19, 2008
And Google and other search engines may not even be able to tell users when they hand over searches or e-mail messages. In the current (non-terrorism-related) case, Google is refusing to hand over data on patterns of internet use the administration says it needs to uphold child-protection laws. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Donations sought to feed families during holidays Nov 19, 2008
Non-profit organizations across Lincoln County are firing up their charitable engines for the children this Christmas, and now two members of Brookhaven's business sector are ready to meet the needs of whole families. The DAILY LEADER and the Bank of Brookhaven have begun their annual Holiday Food Pantry, an annual effort to gather monetary donations from businesses and individuals for equal distribution to three city food pantries - Brookhaven Outreach Ministries, St. Francis of Assisi/St. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
McLaren's De la Rosa tests for Force India Nov 19, 2008
Force India this month agreed a five-year partnership deal with McLaren and Mercedes that will see them replace their Ferrari engines with a complete drivetrain (engine and gearbox) package next season ... The team will not be able to use their Mercedes engines until January and have almost used up their supply of Ferrari power units. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
MONEY FOR POLICE MOVE STIRS DEBATE Nov 19, 2008
In addition, Horton s report recommended that two engines and one ladder truck be replaced in the next two years due to their age. The three vehicles are 19 years or older. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Emergency training vital to Brewster County Nov 19, 2008
Santry said he learned that the most dangerous part of a train is the engine, and many trains that come through Brewster County and Alpine have multiple engines ... It s surprising to me how dangerous these engines are ... Some trains have engines at both ends, so if you have a rear-end collision with one. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
A little courtin' would refresh Canada-U.S. ties Nov 19, 2008
Before the current turmoil sent economic engines on both sides of the border into a tailspin, the post-9/11 friction was doing a lot of damage to the successes Canadians and Americans had enjoyed since the original free-trade agreement went into effect two decades ago. Related Articles. (Globe and Mail)
How often should you turn off your PC? Nov 19, 2008
Take the old car-engine theory, which hypothesises that car engines would last much longer if we left them idling all the time because they love to run and hate being started from cold, which apparently wears the engine out faster than if it were left running. Dinner-table physics supports this theory to an extent, but this is the real world and external factors are at play; our cars/computers operate in wildly diverse conditions and environments, all of which have an impact on longevity. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
Automakers plead for help, markets fear sector's collapse Nov 19, 2008
"People are paying attention to how respective governments gun their engines," he said in reference to world leaders pledging at the recent G20 summit to galvanise economic growth. 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
E. County house destroyed in 3-alarm fire Nov 19, 2008
Within minutes, firefighters asked for more engines and personnel to fight the blaze. About 60 firefighters and 15 fire engines were called in, but mostly as a precaution in case the blaze got out of control. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
VIDEO from Medialink and General Motors: Busting Auto Maintenance Myths Nov 18, 2008
-- Tune-ups: Today's engines have computer-monitored systems that still need to be checked, but don't need a traditional tune-up every few thousand miles. -- Wheel Alignment: Although it's important to keep tires properly maintained and inflated, it's not always necessary to have them aligned every time they are rotated. (PR Newswire)
Looking for the Fuel of the Future Nov 18, 2008
Hydrogen fuel is a new form of transport fuel that can be used in modified combustion engines, but the best results are achieved through the use of "fuel cell vehicles." These engines generate electricity through an electrochemical reaction that produces just water and heat as by-products. Since hydrogen is not commonly found in its pure form, it must be produced from different energy sources, usually fossil fuels. (Pekin Times, IL)
Convoy brings winter relief to Nato forces Nov 18, 2008
In April, four US helicopter engines worth 7 million went missing on the way from Kabul to Pakistan, while in March militants destroyed 36 fuel tankers in Landikotal, a border town in northwestern Pakistan. The WFP said that it had lost $520,000 (346,000) of food in attacks in Afghanistan and another $320,000 in north-western Pakistan this year. (Times Online)
Kern County Firefighters Redeployed Nov 18, 2008
A spokesman for the Kern County Fire Department says the team of 22 firefighters and five engines was redeployed after being sent south Friday. The spokesman said there is another strike team also battling a wildfire in Santa Barbara County. (KERO 23, CA)
Auto crisis repeats British experience Nov 18, 2008
Wildcat strikes consumed more than 32 million worker-hours in 1977, and the company became a symbol of labor strife, with some employees walking out the door with spark plugs in their coat pockets and engines in the trunk of their cars, Edwardes said. Edwardes immediately began reducing the company's work force of roughly 200,000 - to 104,000 within five years - and closing 19 factories. (International Herald Tribune)
SEC charges Cuban over share sale Nov 18, 2008
com is known as a tier-two Internet search engine that bills itself as the mother of all search engines. Calls to the company's head office were not immediately returned. (Globe and Mail)
US Congress readies car maker bail-out Nov 18, 2008
US car makers say they are urgently trying to overhaul their businesses to meet a global demand for fuel efficient products, like better performing gasoline engines, electric cars and more hybrids. But industry executives say they may never get there unless the bailout is approved. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
What's good for GM is good for U.S. defense Nov 18, 2008
For years the military has sought better sources of electric power in its vehicles - necessary to allow troops to monitor their radios with diesel engines off, to support increasingly high-powered communications technology, and eventually to support electric propulsion and innovative armaments like directed-energy weapons. In sum, this greater use of electricity will increase combat power while reducing our footprint. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Daihatsu to Cut Japan Production of Engines for Toyota SUVs as Sales Fall Nov 18, 2008
Daihatsu to Cut Production of Engines for Toyota SUVs (Update1) ... Nov. 18 (Bloomberg) -- , 51 percent owned by , will cut production of engines for the carmaker on slumping U.S. demand for sport-utility vehicles ... Daihatsu will cut output of engines in Japan, mostly for Toyota's Hilux Surf SUV, by about 15,000 units to 562,000 for the year ending March, said Daihatsu spokesman in a telephone interview today. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Cataldo donates SUV to city Nov 17, 2008
They ride with one of the engines or a brush truck G&T Auto Body on Tremont Street painted [the donated truck] no charge to the city, which was a huge savings. We re excited about it. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
* German recession to worsen: analysts Nov 17, 2008
MAN, which makes heavy trucks and diesel engines, said the same day that its order books were getting thin, particularly for the juggernauts that transport much of the worlds goods. Further down the supply chain, autoparts maker Continental announced it was laying off 5,000 temporary workers, and other areas of the real economy are also obviously reeling. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Formation Resolves Appeals With Environmental Groups on Idaho Cobalt Project Nov 17, 2008
Once in production, Formation's Idaho Cobalt Project will provide the United States with high purity super alloy grade cobalt metal required for critical applications such as the construction of jet airplane engines, land based turbines, catalysts for gas to liquid technology, and batteries used in hybrid and electric cars. The Company trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FCO.. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Don Tapscott on the war for talent Nov 17, 2008
Some entire job search engines, such as hirediversity. com and naacp. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Lasorda kicks off NHRA Finals Nov 17, 2008
Tommy Lasorda covers his ears as the engines roar on Sunday at the Auto Club Raceway. (Larry Goren/Dodgers). (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Grumman Goose revered as 'the little plane that could' Nov 17, 2008
The Grumman G-21 typically is powered by twin 450-horsepower Pratt and Whitney Wasp Jr. nine-cylinder, air-cooled radial engines mounted on the leading edge of high-set wings ... "From the roar of its radial engines to the rumble of its liftoff to the rapture of its water-born landing, the Grumman Goose amphibian captures the imagination and sends the spirit soaring," said Williams' report. (The Province)
Cleaner air will save us money Nov 16, 2008
Diesel engines get special attention because they are the single largest source of the ozone and particulate matter that pollutes our air ... We've already spent millions helping farmers clean up the diesel engines they use to power irrigation pumps. (Fresno Bee)
A capitalist manifesto on wheels Nov 16, 2008
To motivate what mass there is, BMW offers three twin-turbo engines: an inline six in the 740i (326 horsepower); a 4. 4-liter V8 in the 750i and 750Li (407 hp); and a diesel in the 730d (245 hp and a tractorlike 540 pound-feet of torque at a mere 1,750 rpm). (Boston Globe)
2008 Memphis Motor trend International Auto Show Nov 16, 2008
Attendees are invited to check out all the latest vehicles in a non-selling environment, sit behind the wheels, inspect engines and learn about new fuel-saving automotive technologies. Also, with the high price of gas, this show is the perfect place to compare hybrids and check out the latest fuel-efficient vehicles. (WREG.com, TN)
Style icon gets a facelift Nov 16, 2008
Both engines are mated to seven-speed automatic transmissions, silky smooth in operation, with imperceptible shifting between the gears. Although no match for the AMG, the 550 is far from being a slowpoke. (National Post)
In Sylmar, an entire community goes up in flames Nov 16, 2008
Several residents were put into fire engines and rushed out of the neighborhood, in some cases dropped off under freeway overpasses, the nearest safe location, before crews raced back to the battle. Fire officials said that by early Saturday, the winds had whipped to 50 mph and firefighters reported towering flames and zero visibility. (Los Angeles Times)
ECONOMY: Car industry slump reverberating through North County Nov 16, 2008
A different class of engines, combustion engines that run on hydrogen-based fuel, emit small amounts of carbon dioxide, Kim said. A current lack of hydrogen stations is one factor limiting the spread of all such cars. (North County Times)
Apple overhauls entire iPod line Nov 16, 2008
Dedicated icons on the touch screen give access to YouTube or the Google and Yahoo search engines. The touch screen iPod comes in two versions that have 8 or 16 gigabytes of memory. (Yahoo News -- Apple Computer)
Green Is for Sissies Nov 16, 2008
Its labs are developing a thin-film battery separator and an onboard hydrogen system that could increase the range of electric cars or make the current internal combustion engines much more efficient. The company points out that it has invested more than $1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
• Troy man rediscovers love of RC planes Nov 16, 2008
It wasn't until 2005, reading a magazine article in a doctor's office about advances in R/C electric engines, that Becker was prompted to return to what has now become his main hobby and stress reliever ... "I was concerned at first about joining ... I thought they were going to make fun of me and my electric engines because they use glow engines. But they accepted me and didn't give me a hard time until they got to know me.". (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Pedal pusher: Roland Bosmas business is bicycles, and he's found a new and bountiful path with electric and gas power Nov 16, 2008
Even the gas-powered bikes are being revamped with quieter, cleaner engines that get 150 miles per gallon. Bosma deals in a variety of models that range from 525 to 675. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Planning, weather were among the fire breaks Nov 16, 2008
Schwarzenegger praised local, state and federal fire officials for a deployment that brought together the influx of firefighters, fire engines, 23 water-dropping helicopters and two fixed-wing planes ... In addition, smaller strike teams of five fire engines each would be placed at local fire stations throughout the region ... As of Thanksgiving Day, 449 fire engines from in and outside the state were amassed at various staging areas. (Yahoo News -- Wildfires & Forest Fires)
Ferry floats Boroughs boat Nov 16, 2008
Both sides are lined up, the modules, and they re putting all the stuff inside, like the gear boxes and the engines and stuff, Duffy said. In a few months, probably about six months, they ll have it together and in the water. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
New Porsche 911 goes green Nov 15, 2008
For the updated 911 range that went on sale locally in September, Porsche built two all-new engines even though they have the same capacity as before (3 ... The engines have more power (the 3 ... The new engines are also five kilograms lighter than before and sit 20 millimetres lower to improve the car's overall balance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Why The Automakers Deserve To Be Rescued Nov 15, 2008
"But you lose those working relationships; you lose all the time invested. ... [People] don't really have a sense of the things that have to get put in motion, when you have ten-year planning horizons for new engines. When you disrupt that, it's very costly.". Those are among the reasons most analysts and economists, however reluctantly, have concluded that a better solution would be another government bailout--albeit one with lots of conditions attached. (CBS News)
Van goes up in flames in Wal-Mart lot Nov 15, 2008
We generally send two engines so we have plenty of water and foam for the vehicle fire, Pelland said. Reporter Mikaela Slaney may be reached at MSlaney@cnc. (Abington Mariner, MA)
Google must stop snooping on us Nov 15, 2008
And Google and other search engines may not even be able to tell users when they hand over searches or e-mail messages. In the current (non-terrorism-related) case, Google is refusing to hand over data on patterns of internet use the administration says it needs to uphold child-protection laws. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
My View: Education holds key to economy Nov 15, 2008
But to make real improvements, we need to make drastic changes to our economic engines. Research and technology are where our country leads the global economies. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Rob Lowe: Flames were 'shooting 200 feet' Nov 15, 2008
He says they didn't see any fire engines or police as they fled. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Firefighting contractor sentencing set for Feb. 6 Nov 15, 2008
Under the Forest Service contract, Gasvoda supplied two fire engines and a truck that hauled water, Fisher said. A grand jury indicted him in August. (Missoulian, MT)
Letters to the Editor Nov 15, 2008
Chrysler made command cars, marine engines, etc. Today three companies are left, and without them we would be helpless in case of a major war. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
CHAT TRANSCRIPT: Will there be a Challenger ragtop? Nov 15, 2008
Tampa, FL: Mr. Healey, I read Test Drive column every Friday, never miss it, you do a great job reviewing, my question is regarding the new TL, if most of my driving is in the 45 mph zone, does the car feel lively, the earlier generation of TL's were very notorius for lacking low end grunt or torque and were very soft at take off, they needed lot of pedal to push the rpm to get some juice out of the engines, I know that the new ones are lot more powerful but I noticed that they still make torque... (USA Today -- Money)
California fire razes homes Nov 15, 2008
Santa Barbara County officials told KCAL that 125 engines, more than 1000 firefighters from nearby communities and three water-dropping helicopters were battling the blaze. A hillside community with ocean views, Montecito located some 160 kilometres northwest of Los Angeles is home to celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, who owns a 17 hectare estate where she famously hosted a fundraising reception for then-presidential candidate Barack Obama during the Democratic party primaries. (iAfrica.com)
Mecachrome reviewing its viability Nov 15, 2008
Mecachrome, founded in 1937 by the Casella family, designs and manufactures precision components for aircraft and auto engines. The company, with 11 plants in France and Canada, moved its head office to Montreal from France five years ago and became a public company just over a year ago at an IPO price of $14 a share. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., Announces 2009 Factory Race Teams Nov 15, 2008
The company's ever-expanding product offerings include motorcycles, ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of more than 4,000 dealers in the United States. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Building a best friend Nov 14, 2008
When they get older, they build ships or airplane models from kits, computers from old parts, or car engines from old parts or kits. Girls build things, sure; they play with blocks, building fairy castles for their dolls to live in. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Stories of Love and Hate Nov 14, 2008
Oades used the audio-script technique in her 2005 show Fast Cars & Tractor Engines, which told stories from real Bankstown residents. The show starred two actors - Mohammed Ahmad and Katia Molino - who have returned for encore performances in Stories Of Love & Hate. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
ESCONDIDO: Private company to lease old fire station Nov 14, 2008
Pac West won't handle city 911 calls or staff the station 24 hours a day, but the company does plan to have three engines and a water truck on hand, Masterson said. "Certainly, if we should have a (wildfire) that requires mutual aid and we needed extra assistance ... the resources would be very locally based, so that would a benefit," she said. (North County Times)
Emergency training vital to Brewster County Nov 14, 2008
Santry said he learned that the most dangerous part of a train is the engine, and many trains that come through Brewster County and Alpine have multiple engines ... It s surprising to me how dangerous these engines are ... Some trains have engines at both ends, so if you have a rear-end collision with one. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Threshing Bee Nov 14, 2008
Hundreds of beautifully restored gas engines running. See these antiques running: tractors, steam engines, cars, gas engines, saw mill, broom making, veneer mill, duplicators, steam locomotive, steam threshing 10 acres of oats ... Steam Building featuring stationary steam engines including Corliss with 10-foot flywheel. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
Power Outage Nov 14, 2008
Most of us will continue to drive gasoline-powered internal combustion engines in our lifetimes. The good news is that manufacturers are still finding ways to eke additional efficiency out of this technology. (Forbes -- Business)
Religion today Nov 13, 2008
Because the church itself did not donate money to the campaign, Hansen sought to identify Mormon donors of $1,000 or more, matching campaign records to tips from site visitors and church members and what she and others uncovered with search engines. The site attributes $15 million in donations to Mormons, or nearly half the Yes on 8 war chest in a state where Mormons make up 2 percent of the population. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Navistar says Ford-related writedowns could total $430M Nov 13, 2008
(Crains) plans to write down the value of its plants that produce diesel pickup truck engines for slumping automaker Ford Motor Co. ... The Indianapolis plant has been idle since May and engines are now supplied solely from the Huntsville plant, albeit at reduced production levels ... Navistar said in the filing that it expects demand for the diesel engines will continue to be below previously anticipated levels. (Crain's Chicago Business)
When is a round trip not a round trip? Nov 13, 2008
Most online booking engines can recognize a circle or open-jaw itinerary, and price them accordingly; just look for the multi-city search option. It might still be worth checking with your travel agent or the airlines just to be sure. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Brant JamesINSIDE RACING Nov 13, 2008
"They'd just be NASCAR Specials. NASCAR is even pushing for common bore centers on the engines, which would eliminate the fundamental differentiation between the manufacturers of their engines. I can see that train of thought, why they went to the Car of Tomorrow. "The thing that kind of shocks me is Brian France and others in NASCAR are openly insisting they will have full fields next year and I just don't see how that is going to happen. They haven't taken any proactive measures. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Jamestown hosts open house for new firehouse Nov 13, 2008
We have three engines, three brush trucks, two tankers and a squad truck. All nine can bring almost 9,000 gallons of water to a fire. (California Democrat, MO)
Thomas L. Friedman: How to fix a flat Nov 13, 2008
com: "ALLISTON, Ontario, Canada - Honda of Canada Mfg. officially opened its newest investment in Canada - a state-of-the art $154 million engine plant. The new facility will produce 200,000 fuel-efficient four-cylinder engines annually for Civic production in response to growing North American demand for vehicles that provide excellent fuel economy.". The blame for this travesty not only belongs to the auto executives, but must be shared equally with the entire Michigan delegation in the House... (International Herald Tribune)
Study names new price of pollution Nov 13, 2008
5 comes from many sources, such as diesel engines and fireplaces. But it also forms in the moist winter air when ammonia from dairy waste combines with vehicle exhaust. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
More of this story Nov 13, 2008
Published: Thursday, November 13, 2008 1:13 AM HST The rumble of 300 engines coming to life is magic as it raises the spirits of Special Olympic athletes. On Sunday, motorists and other autmobile enthusiasts will hit the streets for the 6th Annual Special Olympics Kaua i Ride fundraiser. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
California economy loses $28 billion yearly to health effects of ... Nov 13, 2008
The California Air Resources Board is scheduled to vote Dec. 11 on whether to adopt broader rules that would force more than 1 million heavy-duty diesel truckers to install filters or upgrade their engines. Truckers and agribusiness have argued against stricter regulation, saying it is too expensive for them to invest in clean vehicles at a time of economic uncertainty. (Los Angeles Times)
Google uses Web searches to track flu's spread Nov 13, 2008
It turns out that a lot of ailing Americans enter phrases like flu symptoms into Google and other search engines before they call their doctors ... Turns out a lot of ailing Americans enter phrases like flu symptoms into Google and other search engines before they call their doctors ... But the data collected by search engines is particularly powerful, because the keywords and phrases that people type into them represent their most immediate intentions. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Volvo to cut 1,000 jobs in Sweden, North America Nov 13, 2008
Volvo Powertrain makes engines, gear boxes and rear axles for trucks ... Of course that also affects Volvo Powertrain since they make the engines for those trucks, Wikfors said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
