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Duke, FPL to switch to hybrid, electric vehicles
By admin on September 24, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Two of the nation′s largest power generators said Thursday that they plan to begin switching their company cars and trucks to plug-in hybrid vehicles or all-electric vehicles starting Jan. 1 to help..
Ex-broker gets 2 months for fraudulent trading
By admin on September 24, 2009
BOSTON (AP) - A former broker at Prudential Securities Inc. charged with fraudulently trading mutual funds for millions of dollars in commissions…
Honda unveils U3-X – a battery-powered unicycle
By admin on September 24, 2009
Japanese car maker says quirky personal mobility vehicle shaped like a number eight will revolutionise travel Honda’s ͕-X, a battery-powered unicycle, could rival the Segway personal transporter, above. Photograph: AP/J Scott Applewhite Inventing a personal mobility vehicle to enable those who can’t – or won’t – walk to get around has seen a succession of false dawns.
Lily Allen drops fight to stop filesharing
By admin on September 24, 2009
Singer “passes baton″ as divided musicians meet on whether filesharers should have web access suspended Lily Allen has closed her blog on music piracy.
Online music service we7 launches new bands showcase
By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009
Unsigned acts, selected by we7 staff and music journalists, will be promoted to site’s 2.5 million monthly users Online music service we7 is launching a scheme to showcase unsigned artists in a move that mirrors the growing difficulty for bands to get investment from cash-strapped record labels. The advertising supported music site launches the ‘we7 Presents′ campaign by highlighting five acts and promoting their music on the…
No. 3 Alabama’s O-line shed pounds and 2 stars but is still paving way for offense
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — No. 3 Alabama’s offensive line lost 50-plus pounds, its two biggest stars and the bulk of its experience from last season
Police: Agents felt trapped in border shooting
ELLIOT SPAGAT The Associated Press SAN DIEGO - Federal agents felt trapped when they opened fire on the driver of one of two vans packed with suspected illegal immigrants that barreled toward them at the nation’s busiest border crossing, an official said Wednesday. The agents “were out on foot, they didn’t have an area of safety they felt they could go to, and the drivers were going right at them,” said San Diego police Lt. Kevin Rooney
Amid complaints, CPSC pledges swift probe of Chinese drywall
WASHINGTON (AP) — Under fire for the pace of her agency’s investigation, the nation’s top consumer safety official is promising to move swiftly to probe a flood of complaints about suspect drywall imported from . Homeowners, mostly in the Southeast, say the drywall is making them sick and corroding wiring throughout their homes. Lawmakers from , and elsewhere have pressed Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman Inez Tenenbaum for answers about the safety of the drywall
UN suspends support to Honduran electoral court; says elections there likely won’t be credible
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — has suspended technical assistance to electoral court, saying turmoil there means presidential…
Cubs OF Milton Bradley apologizes for comments, actions that led to suspension
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Suspended Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley has apologized for behavior that led to general…
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Bill Clinton speaks of vast, right-wing conspiracy (AP)
September 28, 2009
AP - Bill Clinton says a vast, right-wing conspiracy that once targeted him is now focusing on President Barack Obama.
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Gucci: Tashkent Training Chic (Fashion Wire Daily)
September 28, 2009
Fashion Wire Daily - Uzbekistan, perhaps not everyone’s first thought when it comes to inspiration for a hip Italian fashion brand, underpinned a powerful Spring 2010 collection from Gucci that, at its kernel, was all about combining sexy athleticism with the brand’s unique hardware.
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Last-gasp Adailton denies Juventus top spot, Milan jeered (AFP)
September 28, 2009
AFP - Bologna’s veteran Brazilian forward Adailton scored an equaliser deep into injury time to deny Juventus a return to the top of the Serie A table following a 1-1 draw in Turin.
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Oil falls below $66 ahead of US economic reports (AP)
September 28, 2009
AP - Oil prices fell below $66 a barrel Monday as stock markets sank and investors eyed a slew of economic data this week that will help shed light on the health of the U.S. economy
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Cypress Gardens theme park in Fla. closes doors (AP)
September 24, 2009
AP - Cypress Gardens, which reigned as Florida’s grandest theme park in the days before Disney, has shut down while its owners try to sell the attraction.
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Merkel vows quick deal on German coalition (AP)
September 28, 2009
AP - Chancellor Angela Merkel has vowed to press ahead quickly with forming a new center-right German government following her election victory.