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Recycled clothing isn’t just for the thrift store anymore. Starting early next year, the Ford Motor Company will release the next-generation focus featuring used denim in the seats, carpet backing, and as sound-absorption materials for interior quietness.
The amount of post-consumer cotton from blue jeans used in each vehicle comes out to roughly...
Keep Reading: http://ow.ly/3paMXRecycled clothing isn’t just for the thrift store anymore. Starting early next... more
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Whenever I talk to a band who are about to sign with a major label, I always end up thinking of them in a particular context. I imagine a trench, about four feet wide and five feet deep, maybe sixty yards long, filled with runny, decaying shit. I imagine these people, some of them good friends, some of them barely acquaintances, at one end of this trench. I also imagine a faceless industry lackey at the other end holding a fountain pen and a contract waiting to be signed. Nobody can see what's printed on the contract. It's too far away, and besides, the shit stench is making everybody's eyes water. http://www.makeahistory.com/index.php/album-rewievs/14424-the-problem-with-music-by-steve-albiniWhenever I talk to a band who are about to sign with a major label, I always end up... more
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You depend on maps. You depend on food to fuel your body. Total lack of food leads to an eventual canceled trip. A lack of quality trip apps can be worse than a canceled trip. It can be the trip that stops you from ever traveling again.You depend on maps. You depend on food to fuel your body. Total lack of food leads to... more
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BrandsMart USA Announces Strategic Partnership With PuntoMio to Offer Fast Delivery Services.BrandsMart USA (www.BrandsMartUSA.com), one of the largest per-store-volume retailers in the United States, is now expanding its cross-border online shopping capability to customers in Latin America and the Caribbean.BrandsMart USA Announces Strategic Partnership With PuntoMio to Offer Fast Delivery... more
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The Lyndhurst Department of Parks & Recreation has obtained tickets for the "Million Dollar Quartet" on Thursday, March 10, 2011.Million Dollar Quartet:The Lyndhurst Department of Parks & Recreation has obtained tickets for the Million Dollar Quartet on Thursday.The Lyndhurst Department of Parks & Recreation has obtained tickets for the... more
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www.care2.com/causes/global-warming/blog/porche-plans-hybrid-versions-of-every-model/
Porsche, known for producing some of the fastest and most expensive automobiles in the world, has announced plans to introduce a hybrid version of every model in its lineup.
Apparently, the German carmaker is feeling the squeeze as the European Union tightens its emissions regulations, forcing Porsche to cut its average CO2 emissions from 255 grams per kilometer to 216 by the year 2015.
To meet this strict goal, Porsche will incorporate hybrid drivetrains in to every model in its line-up.
Click here to see which Porsche models have already gone hybrid! http://ow.ly/3ellpwww.care2.com/causes/global-warming/blog/porche-plans-hybrid-versions-of-every-model/... more
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Full body scanners and enhanced pat downs in private rooms are fueling anger among air travelers in the US. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is coming in for severe criticism while passengers are planning a boycott of the scans on Nov. 24 - traditionally the busiest travel day of the year.Full body scanners and enhanced pat downs in private rooms are fueling anger among air... more
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I know that I've made a lot of noise about how high speed rail is falling apart (and getting replaced by out-of-control high-speed buses), thanks to some newly elected governors who are shutting down the projects in their states. But rail is indeed still (slowly) coming to the US. Transportation Secretary Roy LaHood announced the latest updates to the plan today, and here's what they look like.
:http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/11/high-speed-rail-still-on-way-us.phpI know that I've made a lot of noise about how high speed rail is falling apart... more
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Our world trade and travel network is beset on all sides by problems at the corporate, government, and street level, and we have a responsibility to make it safe and efficient for the people who need it. As the shipping conglomerate CSX reminds us in their ubiquitous NPR ads, they can move a ton of freight 436 miles on one gallon of fuel. What if they could move a ton of freight 436 miles on solar power faster than before? Who is going to stand in their way? The aerospace lobby?Our world trade and travel network is beset on all sides by problems at the corporate,... more
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Dozens of automotive models—from manufacturers that include boutique supercar makers in Europe and mass producers in China and India—may never roll down U.S. streets.
Once the unquestioned destination car market, the U.S. is no longer even the world's biggest. Last year, China became the top consumer of motor vehicles. Our list this year includes two cars we'd like to see here: the world's fastest pickup truck and a two-seat roadster with a roof that retracts in just 12 seconds. Nevertheless, you won't see these vehicles in a showroom any time soon.
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http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1558/not-available-for-sale-here?bust_cache=1Dozens of automotive models—from manufacturers that include boutique supercar... more
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In an effort to modernize its fleet and provide improved performance and reliability for U.S. passengers in the Northeast Corridor, Amtrak has commissioned the German manufacturing giant, Siemens (NYSE: SI), to build 70 Cities Sprinter ACS-64 electric locomotives, the first of which will be operational in 2013.
According to Amtrak President and CEO Joseph Boardman, the new locomotives will operate at speeds up to 125 mph (201 kph) on the Northeast Corridor from Washington, D.C. to Boston and up to 110 mph (177 kph) on the Keystone Corridor from Philadelphia to Harrisburg, Pa. They will replace locomotives in service between 20 and 30 years with an average mileage of 3.5 million miles traveled.
Read more about the future of railways in America: http://bit.ly/bTXKlCIn an effort to modernize its fleet and provide improved performance and reliability... more
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Underwater yachts . . .
The U-010 Undersea Yacht is one seriously luxurious yacht. Designed to explore the depths of the ocean in style, the U-010 Undersea Yacht is comfortable and safe. Coming equipped with “integrated systems of stabilization, the passage on the sea surface is slow and comfortable even under the worst conditions.
This underwater yacht is essentially a submarine, but an awesome and luxurious one that will make even Sir Richard Branson jealous that he doesn’t have one yet. I wouldn’t mind exploring the ocean in one of these.
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http://www.mademansion.com/u-010-underwater-yacht/
Mega yachts . . .
Elegant with a dash of sophistication, the Claydon Reeves Remora 80 Superyacht is 80 meters of pure luxury. Making its first debut at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show, this wicked piece is surely exquisite.
The Claydon Reeves Remora 80 Superyacht boasts pure and simple lines that emanate a certain aesthetically pleasing exterior look to its design. The interior of this yacht also has similar features with architectural spaces and duplex guest suites.
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The U-010 Undersea Yacht is one seriously luxurious yacht.... more
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In response to global demand for innovations in public transportation, Google has pledged $1 million to a New Zealand company with an elevated opinion of urban commuting.
Two years ago, the search engine giant made headlines by announcing Project 10^100: a global call for ideas that would change the world by helping as many people as possible. Over 150,000 ideas were submitted, and "drive innovation in public transportation" was voted one of the five winning concepts.
In response, Google Inc. searched high and low for a company that had the most forward looking vision for the transportation industry, as well as the expertise to bring their futuristic ideas to life.
What they found was Shweeb.
Check out more pics of the monorail prototype! http://ow.ly/2OQfnIn response to global demand for innovations in public transportation, Google has... more
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2011 Automotive Hot List: The Departed...
--If there’s one constant in this world, it’s this: We live in a world of constant flux. In the automotive world, however, we’ve all grown accustomed to seeing the same group of manufacturers introduce new models each year. You know the names. But for the 2011 model year—thanks largely to the huge economic downturn that began in late 2008—four well-known American nameplates have gone the way of the Edsel, so to speak.
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Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards have taken delivery of three squadrons of flying crafts named ''Bavar 2'', according to the country's state TV.
The crafts have a hull which enables them to land on water, and can be used for surveillance.
They were filmed on display at sea in Hormozgan.Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards have taken delivery of three squadrons of... more
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Ah-Ha RSF News Video Investigation: Solana Beach Taxis Curbed. WHY?
Solana Beach City Council members on Wednesday, Sept. 8 passed an ordinance curbing taxi drivers behaving badly, allegedly.
Residents and business owners complained taxi drivers scarfed up too many parking spots in front of homes and business near the Cedros Avenue Coaster Station.
To make matters worse, according to Solana Beach council members, those darn taxi drivers gathered across the street from their cars, playing games, socializing, and -- goodness, gracious -- littering.
Solana Beach staff said the local Sheriff’s Department has responded to nine, 911 calls over the past two years due to fighting, or arguing, among the drivers.
Council members restricted cabs to the currently designated taxi parking zone with four spaces. Should those spaces be taken, the new ordinance required drivers to keep moving. Officials said they may expand the number of taxi spaces in six months.
Taxi drivers now may stop only to pick up passengers hailing them so long as it is safe, according to the ordinance. What's more, taxi drivers now must carry $1 million in liability insurance along with passengers, up from the previous $350,000 requirement.
Ah-Ha Rancho Santa Fe went to the scene of the taxi controversy this week to investigate the situation. This video records the scene.
The taxi drivers all seemed very well-behaved and intentioned. Many have been working around Solana Beach for five years, or more. Many also were part-time drivers going to school for degrees in areas such as business and film.
Apparently, no taxi drivers were informed of the council's taxi discussions and actions until after passage of the ordinance, so didn't have the opportunity to respond to allegations.
Nobody from Solana Beach government would agree to be on camera to be interviewed about the taxi cab prohibitions and all other requests for interviews from official sources were ignored.Ah-Ha RSF News Video Investigation: Solana Beach Taxis Curbed. WHY?
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Passengers onboard a Qantas flight from San Francisco to Sydney, Australia saw sparks flying from an engine.Passengers onboard a Qantas flight from San Francisco to Sydney, Australia saw sparks... more
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You're not invincible. Car crashes happen. Although some states do not require one to purchase car insurance in order to own and operate a vehicle, having the peace of mind that someone has your financial back in the event of an accident is worth the monthly payments.You're not invincible. Car crashes happen. Although some states do not require... more
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