Obama arrives in Hawaii to visit grandmother Oct 25, 2008
"She's the one who put off buying a new car or a new dress for herself so that I could have a better life. "She poured everything she had into me. " Obama took a break from his visit with her Friday morning to walk around his old neighborhood, dressed in a casual shirt, jeans and sandals. He looked sad and cut his walk short when he saw reporters across the street. He talked openly about his relationship with his grandmother this week in interviews with morning network news shows. "She has... (Los Angeles Times)
Obama leaves campaign to visit ill grandmother Oct 25, 2008
"She's the one who put off buying a new car or a new dress for herself so that I could have a better life. "She poured everything she had into me. " The candidate often mentions Dunham on the campaign trail - including her days in a bomber assembly plant during World War II - and he never praises parents who sacrifice for their children without mentioning grandparents as well. But Toot, as Obama calls her - a shortened version of "tutu," the Hawaiian word for grandparent - is largely unknown in... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Arizona residents consider hybrid vehicles Oct 25, 2008
About one of every three Valley residents are looking at buying a new car in the next year, and 10 percent of them may be looking at hybrids. A study found 33 percent of Valley residents might be inclined to buy cars during the next 12 months. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
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In his speech accepting the Democratic presidential nomination later in August, Obama praised his grandmother when he said: "She's the one who taught me about hard work. She's the one who put off buying a new car or a new dress for herself so that I could have a better life. She poured everything she had into me.". Willes Lee, the state GOP chairman, and other Republicans are sympathetic to the circumstances surrounding Obama's visit. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Obama in Hawaii tomorrow to see grandmother with broken hip Oct 23, 2008
In his speech accepting the Democratic presidential nomination, Obama talked about Dunham, saying: "She's the one who taught me about hard work. She's the one who put off buying a new car or a new dress for herself so that I could have a better life. She poured everything she had into me.". Obama attended private Punahou School on a partial scholarship and through tuition paid by Madelyn and Stanley Dunham, according to Honolulu journalist Jerry Burris who, along with journalist Stu Glauberman,... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Relative says Obama's grandmother broke her hip and is 'gravely ill' Oct 22, 2008
In his speech accepting the Democratic presidential nomination, Obama talked about Dunham when he said, "She's the one who taught me about hard work. She's the one who put off buying a new car or a new dress for herself so that I could have a better life. She poured everything she had into me.". Obama attended private Punahou School on a partial scholarship and through tuition paid by Madelyn and Stanley Dunham, according to Honolulu journalist Jerry Burris who, along with journalist Stu... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Sentimental Journey: Obama's Bond with His Grandmother Oct 22, 2008
"She's the one who taught me about hard work. She's the one who put off buying a new car or a new dress for herself so that I could have a better life. She poured everything she had into me. And although she can no longer travel, I know that she's watching tonight, and that tonight is her night as well.". 1. (Time.com)
For time being, Obama's Hawaii roots become a footnote Oct 21, 2008
In fact, he dedicated the night to his grandma "Toot" who "put off buying a new car or a new dress so I could have a better life.". But there was no mention that the "better life" began with an education at private Punahou School in Hawai'i that even with scholarship help put a strain on his grandparents' finances. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Obama to hold jobs summit in Fla. with governors Oct 21, 2008
"She's the one who put off buying a new car or a new dress for herself so that I could have a better life. She poured everything she had into me," Obama said in his August speech accepting the Democratic presidential nomination. He is to resume campaigning Saturday in an undetermined location in the West, mostly likely another state that went for Bush in 2004, such as Nevada, aides said. (International Herald Tribune)
Hello? We Hate to Interrupt ... Oct 21, 2008
Maybe you put off buying a new car. " That's all? Is Obama trying to make the economic hardship he's talking about sound minimal? ... 5) McCain was badly hurt by the camera angle--shooting him from above only made him look short and scuttling. ... 6) Worst format ever? Could be! Can't believe McCain wanted more of these things. ... 7) Was it awful because it was a fake town hall debate, as Maxine Waters and contend? It certainly managed to keep the worst aspects of the town hall format--the... (Slate)
Will credit crunch significantly affect IT spending? Oct 20, 2008
She said she's putting off buying a new car. Dubbed the Silicon Valley of India, Bangalore and its environs account for a third of India's software services exports, according to Som Mittal, chairman of Nasscom, an industry group. (India Times)
Diwali sweets losing their allure Oct 20, 2008
No event, from a birth to buying a new car, is complete without someone offering friends, family or co-workers a tray of mithai. Even on a regular day, both Nathu's and the Bengali Sweet Shop were packed with customers. (AZCentral -- News)
Hybrid Cars May Not Be That Green Oct 18, 2008
"There are things people can do without buying a new car," he said. "They can tune up their engines, properly inflate their tires, take the extra stuff out of the trunk. They can take off from stops much more smoothly.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Car dealers demand more cash for down payments Oct 17, 2008
By Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY LOS ANGELES Buying a new car. Bring some extra cash. (USA Today -- Autos)
A message, or just a mess? Question 1 evokes strong feelings Oct 16, 2008
If you can t pay the rent, you shouldn t be out buying a new car. If you can t pay the food bill, you shouldn t be going on vacation. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Local auto dealers tighten belts Oct 15, 2008
As consumers put off buying a new car, they are more likely to have their old vehicles serviced and repaired to get another couple years out of them, he said. McCluskey s body shop sales at his Galbraith Road location off Interstate 75 rose 49. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Well-heeled not feeling well-off Oct 14, 2008
Wesker, who sold his previous software company for $185 million, considered buying a new car this year. But he decided his 10-year-old Lexus runs just fine. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Gas Prices Down 35 Cents Over Two Weeks Oct 13, 2008
If youre serious about buying a new car or truck in 2008 we can help you find the best rates. We have nationwide coverage across all credit types. (KIRO TV, WA)
Anti-Obama Boomerang? Oct 13, 2008
Maybe you put off buying a new car. " That's all? Is Obama trying to make the economic hardship he's talking about sound minimal? ... 5) McCain was badly hurt by the camera angle--shooting him from above only made him look short and scuttling. ... 6) Worst format ever? Could be! Can't believe McCain wanted more of these things. ... 7) Was it awful because it was a fake town hall debate, as Maxine Waters and contend? It certainly managed to keep the worst aspects of the town hall format--the... (Slate)
NH program puts low-income workers into new cars Oct 12, 2008
Its aim is to help low- to moderate-income workers take control of their finances, with the goal of buying a new car. The program, which acts as a middleman, negotiates with auto dealerships and banks for discount rates. (Concord Monitor)
Losing female support, McCain alters approach Oct 10, 2008
"Most of the people here, you've got a family budget. If less money is coming in, you end up making cuts. Maybe you don't go out to dinner as much. Maybe you put off buying a new car," he said when asked who was to blame for the economic crisis. "That's not what happens in Washington.". (Boston Globe)
GPS could save airlines billions in fuel costs, trim time from flights Oct 10, 2008
"It's like you buying a new car and the dealer saying, 'How would you like to buy this nifty GPS technology but it won't be available in your area for years,"' Castelveter said. The NextGen system could offer airlines a 10% savings in fuel costs per year. (USA Today -- Tech)
Full Text Of The Debate Oct 8, 2008
Maybe you put off buying a new car. That's not what happens in Washington. (CBS News)
'Tobacco Road' a vivid rendering of hard times Oct 8, 2008
She lures Dude into a quickie marriage by buying a new car, the better (so she says) for them to spread the Gospel. All he wants to do is honk the horn; all she wants to do is get her hands on him. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
More of this story Oct 5, 2008
It s just like buying a new car, she said. Everyone loves riding in a new car. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Tighter credit only adds to U.S. auto industry's troubles Oct 3, 2008
"I think it's just that people don't have any money and the last thing they're thinking about is buying a new car," said Frank Davin, general manager of Woltz & Wind Ford outside Pittsburgh. Auto dealers are also struggling to get financing for their vehicle inventories from banks and the finance companies, like Ford Motor Credit, that are controlled by automakers. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Fairfax County Faces Large Deficit, Severe Budget Constraints in Fiscal 2010 Oct 3, 2008
When they put off buying a new car, the county loses both the sales tax revenue and the higher rate for a new car paid in personal property tax. When they stop shopping for clothes, sales tax revenue declines. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Car dealerships ready to sell now that Hurricane Ike is gone Sep 23, 2008
Just about everywhere Ryan Orewiler went on the island Monday, people stopped to ask him about buying a new car. About 10 people told me they had lost their cars, he said. (KHOU.com, TX)
Maghound offers magazine in a Netflix-style formula Sep 23, 2008
With gas at $4 a gallon, you really don't need to convince anyone that if they're buying a new car, an electric/hybrid is the way to go. Further, the isn't convinced that the operational cost savings on the Volt compared with a Prius are as great as GM would have you believe. (Salon)
Letters: Sept. 18 Sep 18, 2008
like buying a new car with scratches. Depending on your bid specifications, I would certainly suggest that you hold the general contractor responsible; the brown areas will have a tough time yielding green grass, and now is the best time to get the GC to resod or seed. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Cabbies angered by plan to convert all taxis to hybrids Sep 17, 2008
But taxi owners feel the cost of buying a new car will affect them more. Cab owners usually buy used cars because new cars are too expensive. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Boomers Fuel Auto Trends Sep 12, 2008
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Coos Bay Toyota gets OK to rebuild Sep 7, 2008
COOS BAY Buying a new car is a big decision. Building a new car dealership can be an even bigger one. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Cat Hitches 75-Mile Ride In Spare Tire Sep 3, 2008
Cat Hitchhikes 75 Miles In Owner's Spare Tire - Automotive News Story - KFOX El Paso. Current Conditions 67. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Barack Obamas Acceptance Speech Aug 30, 2008
She's the one who put off buying a new car or a new dress for herself so that I could have a better life. She poured everything she had into me. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
CANDIDATE'S NIGHT: Promises of reform drive Obama's speech Aug 29, 2008
"She's the one who put off buying a new car or a new dress for herself so that I could have a better life," he said. Appearing shortly after 10 p.m. ET to a thunderous roar in Invesco Field, Obama made his case that he and running mate Sen. (USA Today)
Michelle Obama Appeals To Bedrock Values Aug 26, 2008
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Mich. man has a Cadillac-a-year tradition Aug 22, 2008
"He looks forward every year to buying a new car," said Gordon Taylor, who has been Macko's salesman for 22 years. "He wants that same vehicle.". (AZCentral -- News)
Cairo tries to get ancient, rattling cabs off the streets Aug 20, 2008
Buying a new car, he says, would not be a good idea because passengers would refuse to pay him any more money to ride it. The new traffic law includes other measures, like increasing fines for violating traffic rules and allowing the licensing of three-wheeled rickshaw taxis, known as tuk-tuks, used commonly in Asia. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Stop before you buy that compact Aug 14, 2008
The money you save at the pump is only part of the economic equation in buying a new car. (Toyota). (Globe and Mail)
Car Buyers Must Avoid 7 Sins To Get Deal Aug 12, 2008
One the great episodes of "The Cosby Show" was when Dr. Cliff Huxtable (Bill Cosby) took his son along when he was buying a new car in order to teach him how to haggle down the price. In hopes of knocking some of the price off the sticker, Cosby dressed in sweat pants and a ball cap and tried to avoid any talk of what he did for a living, thinking if the car salesman knew he was wealthy he wouldn't get a good price. (KSBW 8, CA)
Woman Chases Kids With Machete, then Dies in Bizarre Fire Aug 12, 2008
Current Conditions 59. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (KIRO TV, WA)
Kidnap Suspect Files For Custody Of Children Aug 12, 2008
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Bernie Mac Remembered As Devoted Family Man Aug 10, 2008
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Five Easy Ways to Drive Green Aug 7, 2008
Canton Daily Ledger - Ara. for more local weather conditions. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Clothes, dining out suffer Aug 5, 2008
60 percent of people polled are less likely to consider buying a new car, 25 percent said their intensions remained unchanged while 15 percent said they are more likely to buy a new car. People have also become choosier compared to this time last year. (iAfrica.com)
Leases become a losing game for auto manufacturers Aug 2, 2008
As leasing dries up, customers who are used to buying a new car every few years will have limited options, he said. Most consumers who trade in their cars do so between 28 months and 32 months after buying it, Lescota said. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
New car sales rebound in June Jul 21, 2008
Rising fuel prices have hit household budgets, possibly delaying or postponing the buying a new car, Mr Sebastian said. West Texas crude futures remained above $US130 a barrel for most of June, 30 per cent higher than the start of this year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Get Hybrid Fuel Economy without Buying a New Car Jul 16, 2008
Here are a few easy ways to get hybrid-like fuel economy without buying a new car or changing your lifestyle. Simply follow the maintenance recommendations in your owner's manual. (Pekin Times, IL)
When ends won't meetSoaring gas prices mean financial hardship, major cutbacks for low- and middle-income households Jul 13, 2008
Franco said she has become more frugal in her clothing purchases, and she and her husband have put off buying a new car, but change comes slowly. If gas prices climb significantly, I don't think I'd be in a situation where I'd have to cut a lot of things, Franco said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Drivers opt for smaller vehicles as fuel costs increase Jul 6, 2008
Berzal said he believed that potential car buyers are waiting to see what the future holds before buying a new car. They don t know what it s going to be so they re holding off, he said. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Big Spin(R) Contestant Plans Shoe Shopping Spree Jul 6, 2008
She is considering buying a new car. The last big winner of the day was Franklin Booker of Highland. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
110 MPG? Engineer Says He's Done It Jul 3, 2008
Engineer Gets 110 MPG Out Of '87 Mustang - Automotive News Story - KFOX El Paso. Engineer Gets 110 MPG Out Of '87 Mustang. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Make sure your Web site is easy to use Jul 1, 2008
It is kind of like buying a new car. The look of the car might be the first thing to grab your attention. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Stocks to watch on Monday Jun 30, 2008
Buying a new car will get costlier from this week. Following the CRR and repo rate hike by RBI, top auto financiers have decided to raise interest rates on loans. (India Times)
Making dealer negotiations more pleasant Jun 29, 2008
Though the process can be difficult, buying a new car shouldn't be thought of as a war between buyer and seller; instead, it's really more like a game. The sooner consumers recognize this, the better off they will be. (Boston Globe)
Oil is wild card in predicting stocks rebound Jun 28, 2008
Oil is wild card in predicting stocks rebound - Stocks & economy- msnbc. $7 online stock trades. (MSNBC -- Business)
Avoiding 7 Sins Can Help You Save On Cars Jun 26, 2008
One the great episodes of "The Cosby Show" was when Dr. Cliff Huxtable (Bill Cosby) took his son along when he was buying a new car in order to teach him how to haggle down the price. In hopes of knocking some of the price off the sticker, Cosby dressed in sweat pants and a ball cap and tried to avoid any talk of what he did for a living, thinking if the car salesman knew he was wealthy he wouldn't get a good price. (Click2Houston, TX)
Purchasing A New Vehicle Jun 22, 2008
Questions to Ask When Buying a New Car ... Buying a new car is a daunting task with the huge selection available in Canada and the US. With the increase of fuel prices, many car owners are downsizing or keeping their older cars. (Suite101.com)
High Gas Prices Survival Guide Jun 20, 2008
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. WASHINGTON (WUSA) More than ever, people are looking for ways to save money. (W-USA News, DC)
The Scheeley family Jun 15, 2008
"We run it for five hours instead of seven," says Mel, who drives a Camry with 150,000 miles rather than buying a new car. The Scheeleys eat out only once a month, munching more on frozen dinners and preferring to cook on their outdoor grill rather than using the oven, again to keep their monthly power bill in check and save on gas. (The Palm Beach Post)
The Gas-Guzzler Gamble Jun 14, 2008
Should You Sell Your Gas Guzzler. (Ford, Toyota) at SmartMoney. (SmartMoney)
I'll never top my dad's Father's Day gift to himself Jun 13, 2008
He always has two or three cars, but that doesn't stop him from randomly buying a new car and selling another. So routine and consistency are not things he usually embraces. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Smelting for Love Jun 12, 2008
Anyway, I need some advice about buying a new car. I'm wavering between an Infiniti G37 Coupe and one of those new Mini Clubmans. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Couples sin with financial infidelities Jun 8, 2008
One person may consider buying a new car a high priority, whereas another may say a European vacation is more important. Examining differences can lead to better discussions and to better compromises. (Scranton Times, PA)
