Solar power developer inks deal with PG&E for 250 megawatt saleWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:28AMSolar developer FirstSolar of Tempe announced Tuesday that it has signed an agreement to sell power from an industrial-scale solar project planned for east of the Coachella Valley to Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
Korea Investment Picks SDI, LG Chem on Battery Sales (Update1)Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:06AMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- South Korean rechargeable battery makers’ stocks will outperform the benchmark index on increased use in mobile devices, autos and electricity grids, according to Korea Investment Trust Management Co.
World NewsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:05AM'Miracle' baby elephant cheats death to take first steps - Today, 08:16 - AFP A baby elephant believed to have died during a nine-day labour was born alive at an Australian zoo today, amazing its keepers and defying expert...
MARK PHELAN: Toyota's Tundra pickup weakened quality imageWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:25AMThe wheels didn't come off Toyota's revered engineering and quality-control systems the same day the automaker decided to invest billions of dollars in its first full-size pickup, but the Tundra pickup is a nexus of the automaker's current problems.
Feb auto sales down 34% on ebbing demandWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:07AMVietNamNet Bridge – February sales of all Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) members but domestic firm Vinamotor dipped a staggering 34% year-on-year to nearly 4,400 units due to lax demand, according to association figures released on Monday.
State’s rail push losing groundWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:02AMOregon will fall further behind Washington in building high-speed passenger railroads unless it develops a steady source of funding for that purpose, state officials said Tuesday in Eugene. The difference between the two states became apparent in January when Washington was awarded $590 million in federal stimulus funds to develop …
The Sweet Sound of ‘Sold!’Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:39AMDOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - Mateen Saffari is a treasure hunter. On a recent Sunday afternoon, he was eagerly and thoroughly searching for his next big find.
Business HighlightsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:56PMToyota disputes critic who blames electronics
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Markets in BriefMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:36PMMed-tech company LifeWave admitted to a 53% drop in revenues for 2009, to NIS 1.2 million. Its operating loss narrowed by 12% year-over-year to NIS 7.7 million, but net loss for the year increased by nearly 29% to NIS 9.3 million.
Filing taxes? Keep in mind auto-related tax breaksMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:42PMYou bought a car last year and that monthly payment is causing pangs of buyer's remorse. Take heart — that new car could lead you to a refund this tax season.
Indian deals suggest confidence is returningMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:22PMAn existing shareholder sells $422 million worth of shares in Tata Motors, while Exide Industries completes a $119 million QIP. Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, Zhongsheng prepares to start the bookbuilding for its recently withdrawn IPO of up to $1 billion.
Defibrillators, 1948Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:21PMIn 1899, two Swiss researchers discovered that an irregular heartbeat could be stopped by shocking the heart.
Victim's family requests review of plea deal in North Brunswick fatal shootingMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:27PMAMANDA BROWN/THE STAR-LEDGERAndre Trott appeared today in Middlesex County Superior Court in New Brunswick. He was there for sentencing, but it was postponed until later this month. NORTH BRUNSWICK — The sentencing of a man who admitted driving the getaway...
Dana Holding Corporation Closes on Sale of Structural Products Business to Metalsa, S.A. de C.V.Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:39PMDana Holding Corporation announced today that it has closed on the sale of the majority of its global Structural Products business to Metalsa, S.A. de C.V., a subsidiary of Grupo Proeza and manufacturer of structural components for the light and commercial vehicle markets.
Does Your Home Need Repairs? Try These TipsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:29PMYou can save money by tackling around-the-house projects yourself instead of paying someone else to do it. Find out how to handle some of the most common household problems.
Helpful tips for tax time deadlinesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:07PMApril 15 is just around the corner and as millions of Americans sit down with piles of paperwork and wrinkled receipts, these may be some most-welcome tips and tidbits.
Daimler set to end ties with Tata MotorsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:39PMMumbai, March 8: German car maker Daimler AG is selling its entire 5.3 per cent stake in Tata Motors to raise around Rs 2,000 crore.
Suspect who fled from cops is caughtMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:34PMSHELTON -- A Bridgeport man was arrested Friday on a warrant charging that he led police on a pursuit almost two years ago with two people in his car that had tried to purchase drugs from him.
Trade Deficits and Fiat CurrenciesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:30AMThere is a definite connection between fiat currencies and trade deficits. Critics of the Federal Reserve are right to blame it for distorting trade flows and setting the US economy up for an inflationary crash.
VW signs insurance deal with AllianzMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:25AMVolkswagen Insurance Service (VIS) has signed a long-term contract with Allianz Insurance to provide motor insurance products to customers of the Audi, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen cars and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ brands.
Daimler Said to Be Selling $428 Million Tata Stake (Update1)Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:23AMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- Daimler AG , the world’s second- largest maker of luxury cars, is selling its 5.3 percent stake in Tata Motors Ltd. after more than five decades of ownership, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Community calendarMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:09AMPublished: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 7:00 a.m.
Daimler Said to Be Selling Tata Stake Valued at $428 MillionMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:04AMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- Daimler AG , the world’s second- largest maker of luxury cars, is selling its stake in Tata Motors Ltd. after more than five decades of ownership, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Can they repossess the dog? What to know if the repo man comes callingMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:39AMIn the past several years, one type of repossession has been in the headlines -- home foreclosures. The term "foreclosure" actually refers to the process a bank undertakes to repossess a home when the owner has stopped making mortgage payments.
Beacon Hill Roll Call: House approves ban on cutting dog, cat vocal chordsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:37AMHouse 155-1, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would prohibit devocalization - the cutting of the vocal cords to suppress or remove the voice of a dog or cat - except for a medical necessity to treat disease, injury or birth defects. The measure requires veterinarians who perform medically necessary devocalization to file a certificate with their local city or towns halls stating the ...
Hyundai, Ceva Add to Gloomy European Autos Outlook (Update1)Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:34AMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- Hyundai Motor Co. said its German sales may tumble 38 percent this year and Netherlands-based Ceva Group Plc, the largest car-parts transporter, said shipments suggest there won’t be a strong rebound in the European economy.
Long time friends create Web site to help guys ‘that need advice’Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:03PMTwo Lely High graduates have created a place “where the man is always right.”James Schlimmer and Andrew Monnot — friends for almost 20 years — are behind a new Web site, AManScorned.com.The 20-somethings, who met in sixth grade at East Naples Middle, can talk about anything, relationships included. But not all men have that kind of close friendship. So the duo decided to create an online support ...
Cleveland Historical Society Defends Sale Of ItemsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:14PMA cash-strapped historical society in Cleveland has survived by selling off antique cars and other rare artifacts, but the losses have embittered many supporters.
Actor Richard Stapley Dies At 86Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:55PMRichard Stapley, the actor who appeared alongside Elizabeth Taylor in "Little Women" and with Gene Kelly in "The Three Musketeers," has died. He was 86.
British Tenor Philip Langridge Dies At 70Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:54PMBritish tenor Philip Langridge, who won praise for his vocal versatility and subtle characterization, has died at the age of 70, the Royal Opera House said Sunday.
Myanmar’s Ruling Junta Is Selling State’s AssetsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:16PMAuthorities have begun what diplomats and businessmen say is the largest sell-off of state assets in the country’s history, including a large stake in the national airline.
Best of what's free in the Bay AreaSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:29AMAutodesk doesn't have a visibility problem. As one of the world's biggest design software companies, the Bay Area business has influenced everything from the special effects in "Avatar" to the design of the new Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland. But...
Detroit 3 headlines: Ford plans to boost productionSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:26AMFord said last week that it plans to build 595,000 cars and trucks during the second quarter of the year, up 32% from the same period last year, showing that the company has faith that auto industry sales will continue to recover slowly.
Paradise worth the price - Sun, 07 Mar 2010 PSTSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:21AMNab a room in a four-star hotel in Waikiki for well under $200 a night for six nights and get the seventh night free. Book a five-night air/hotel package through Pleasant Holidays to the islands in May or next fall, and the travel company will throw in a rental car.
These coconut vendors start work as early as 2 a.m.Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:20AMPublished on: 3/7/2010. AT A RECENT MEETING between the Ministry of Transport and Works and the Royal Barbados Police Force, concerns were expressed over vendors plying their trade on the ABC Highway.
Down and dirtySunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:27AMSWEET HOME — The driver of a late-model Toyota pickup that looksas if it were once maroon in color, spins the vehicle’s tires. Hisface and arms are speckled in mud.
Bentley Fetches Top Price at $1.5 Million Classic-Car AuctionSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:31PMMarch 7 (Bloomberg) -- A 1950s Bentley was the top lot in a U.K. auction of classic cars last night that raised a total of 1 million pounds ($1.5 million). Bidders were encouraged by vehicles with low estimates and avoided some with higher prices.
Half-baked hybrids?Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:58PMManufacturers are offering a haystack of hybrid cars. But some of them are just a show to relieve the guilt conscience of consumers rather than being really eco-friendly.
Deals for the roadSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:45PMFuel prices have gone up, and so have car prices. but smart purchasing skills can help save Money.
Radio Shack to close next monthSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:11PMELKO — About 18 years after he bought Radio Shack, Tom DeFoor plans to close the doors for good April 10.
My Totally Hot Car: 1955 CitroenSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:06PMAnaheim man bought this classic on the cheap -- but he did have to learn how to hot-wire the thing to get it started.