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It's Not a Flying Car - It's a Drivable Airplane

waderoush writes "Aviation enthusiasts have been dreaming of flying cars since the 1940s. But in an old machine shop in Woburn, MA, a team of MIT aero/astro grads is building what could be the first practical airplane that's also certified for highway driving. Angel-funded startup Terrafugia, headed by 2006 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize winner Carl Dietrich, hopes to have its first full-scale proof-of-concept vehicle ready to show off at July's AirVenture aviation festival in Oshkosh, Wisconsin."

Atlanta Used Cars Dealer Launches Used Car Blog

Atlanta Used Cars Dealer Launches Used Car Blog - The company's used car Blog will act as another platform for used car shoppers to gain insight and information on vehicles, dealers and the industry. "We want to continuously provide open and honest communication to used car shoppers and prove our commitment to changing the public's perception of the used car buying experience," Said John Iannone, CEO AuctionDirectUSA.com, "Online shoppers want good information and they want it in a casual, low-pressure environment." WhyBuyUsedCars.com follows a simple, straightforward approach to providing valuable and unique used car related content.

Internet Community Catches a Car Thief

COredneck sends us a NYTimes story (registration may be required) about an Internet community solving a crime in less than 48 hours. An auto dealer in Calgary lends a car for a test drive — a 1991 Nissan Skyline GT-R. The test driver and another person don't return the car. The dealer then files a police report, but also posts a message about the stolen car on Beyond.ca, an automotive fan board. Many people who read the board keep their eyes out and find the car. They also use Facebook to find the suspect and his high school; and they use Google Maps to pinpoint the thief's location. They film the collar and post the video on Beyond.ca. The dealer says, "This guy has worldwide recognition for being a car thief for the rest of his life. The Internet is not going away.

Huge Growth Predicted for Online Used Car Sales - Oct 18, 2000

According to a top market intelligence and research firm, car dealers are in for a shock. IDC, a Framingham, Massachusetts-based information technology source, says the online used car market in the United States is on the brink of explosive growth, and the big losers in this shift are likely to be car dealers. IDC estimates the online share of all used car sales will jump from under three percent last year to almost 40 percent in 2004. However, the firm warns brick-and-mortar car dealers could put up a roadblock in the marketÂ’s development.

Listen to All Your Digital Music via USB or Bluetooth(TM) With New MEX-BT3600U In-Car CD Tuner

Simply Plug In and Play Your Favourite Tunes on Your Car Stereo -- via USB; Enjoy Your Music Wirelessly From Your Phone or MP3 Player to Your Car Stereo -- via Bluetooth; New 'Quick-BrowZer' Interface for Ultra Quick Searching Through Your MP3 Music Library; Talk Hands-Free Through Your Car Stereo -- via Bluetooth The new MEX-BT3600U in-car CD tuner lets you enjoy your personal music collection while you're on the move. Either plug in your USB digital music player, or enjoy high-quality stereo audio which can be streamed from a Bluetooth(TM) compatible WALKMAN or mobile phone through your car's speakers with no need for connecting wires. What's more, the feature-packed head unit makes hands-free calling safe and easy with your Bluetooth mobile phone.

Geist Creates His Own Do-Not-Call List

average_cdn writes "Canadians looking to put a stop to pesky telemarketing calls before the federal government's do-not-call registry takes effect this summer have a new tool at their disposal. At IOptOut.ca, Canadians can enter their phone number and e-mail address and simply choose the organizations they would prefer not to hear from while the website generates a mass request that the user be added to those companies' do-not-call lists. The site, a beta version of which was launched yesterday, is the brainchild of University of Ottawa law professor Michael Geist and features information on how to avoid telemarketing calls from more than 140 different companies and organizations. Mr. Geist said that iOptOut helps Canadians finish the job that the do-not-call registry failed to complete.

Opera House deal falls flat

A Sydney car park has been withdrawn from sale. Mariner Financial received an offer of $A100 million for the Sydney Opera House car park in early 2007. It offered the asset for sale in October 2007, hoping to get a price of $A120 million. On 7 May 2008, it confirmed that the car park would be retained by one of its funds. Challenger Diversified Property Group has assumed management of the Domain car park in Sydney and will improve it. Two other car parks are being marketed by Colliers International

More than four months after Amazon.com released the Kindle, no one is sure whether the latest e-book reader is really hot - or not. But publishers believe that the Kindle has helped, if not revolutionized, the tiny electronic market.

NEW YORK - More than four months after Amazon.com released the Kindle, no one is sure whether the latest e-book reader is really hot — or not. But publishers believe that the Kindle has helped, if not revolutionized, the tiny electronic market.

Not Kleenex. Not Frigidaire. Not Coke. Google

Google is the the most powerful brand name in the world according to survey firm Millward Brown, with an estimated value of $86 billion. Google is one of those companies whose name becomes synonymous with the product or service it provides, and even becomes a verb. If you don't believe me, just Google it.

Car Artist, Portraits of Vehicles, Scott E. "Buck" Buckmaster

I am a Michigan artist that specializes in portraits of vehicles. I have been the guest artist at a number of car shows in the Michigan area. I even had the opportunity to meet Dennis Gage last year when he filmed near my tent at the St. Ignace Car show, for his show My Classic Car on the Speed Channel. Doc Watson floated through my tent and took a shine to the Oldsmobile I had drawn.

Car lots crammed with three model years

It long ago ceased to be news that the new-car industry is in disarray. It looks like overall car and truck sales will fall to levels not seen since the early 1990s, and manufacturers are offering all manner of incentives.

Linux Not Ready For the Masses... BULL

"I am tired of hearing and reading that Gnu/Linux is not ready for the 'regular' or 'normal' user. Self proclaimed experts and pundits insist that these users can not, or will not, use Gnu/Linux. They give all kinds of reasons for this. I say that most of these reasons exist only in the minds of these experts and pundits.

Keeping a car in bankruptcy

After filing bankruptcy, is it more beneficial to get a new car loan (not new car) versus reaffirming the one you presently have? I have a 2004 Acura MDX, fully loaded with 50,000 miles and owe $26,000.

My purpose is to not argue with Jay,and if you read his past and present blogs this i...

My purpose is to not argue with Jay,and if you read his past and present blogs this is what we have learned.1.)Jay is on a power trip and does not care about his employees.2.)Jay has never managed a store. 3.)Jay never earned his job or was promoted from within because he was hired by his friend Matt who was fired shortly after.4.)Jay has never had to unload or process a truck.5.)Jay has never worked in a store by himself dealing with customers and running a cash register.6.)Jay thinks UPT and ADT is the answer to building a business.(KB closes another 150 stores) 7.) Jay only cares about Jay and not his employees.8.) Jay moves to Pittsfield thinking I''m King of the world.9.)Everyone in chicago celebrates Jays departure.10.)Jays position is eliminated and he is sent packing.

Angry man allegedly damages car wash

Nassau County police have arrested a Queens man for damaging a Long Island car wash - with his car. Authorities said the man was unhappy with the service he got at the Elmont car wash on Sunday afternoon.

Repo'd car comes back to haunt; buying home insurance; more

DEAR BRUCE: Several years ago, my boyfriend's ex-wife stopped paying for a car in her name, and it ended up being repossessed. After that, she filed for bankruptcy. He is now trying to sell his house and discovered that a lien had been put on his property for HER car debt. Why is he being held responsible for a loan in HER name? She's the one who filed for bankruptcy, not him. Is there any way to make her pay the lien so he can sell his house? — Frustrated, via e-mail

Angry Man Allegedly Damages Car Wash

ELMONT, N.Y. (AP) -- Nassau County police have arrested a Queens man for damaging a Long Island car wash - with his car. Authorities said the man was unhappy with the service he got at the Elmont car wash on Sunday afternoon.

A DVD for every car - May 25, 2004

Don't want to pay $1,300 to $1,500 for a permanent in-car DVD entertainment system? We don't blame you, because we don't either. And now there's a more reasonable alternative. Targus Inc. has just unveiled its "Universal DVD In-Car Viewing Case," which allows you to use less expensive portable DVD in the car without worry or hassle.

Khorafi hits hypocrites, 'not-for-sale' choir in poll opener

KUWAIT CITY : “HH the Amir doesn’t need hypocrites but good people who can convey the facts as they are so that he gets a chance to take the best decisions for the country and its citizens,” says former Parliamentary speaker Jassem Al-Khorafi. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of his elections center, Thursday evening, he said Kuwaitis will not be able to solve education and health sector problems in the country until the conflicts between the government and the Parliament are resolved and “to attain this, Kuwaitis should carefully choose their Parliamentary representatives.” The former speaker launched a scathing attack against candidates who keep saying ‘Kuwait is not for sale.’ “Who told them that Kuwait is for sale? Is Kuwait so cheap that they keep telling it is not for sale?” he asked and added that such statements give a bad impre

DivX Goes on the Road with In-Car Entertainment Systems

DivX, Inc. (NASDAQ:DIVX), a digital media company, today announced that over 200 in-car and in-dash media device models from a variety of manufacturers have received DivX(R) Certification. Thanks to the superior technology of the DivX format, consumers can enjoy their full library of video content in the car, fitting up to 6 hours of high-quality video on a single DVD. DivX Certified(R) in-car media players are available from major consumer electronics brands and are licensed to ship from DivX partners to a number of automotive manufacturers including BMW, Mercedes, Volvo, Honda, Saab, Toyota, Ford and more.

DivX Goes on the Road with In-Car Entertainment Systems

SAN DIEGO (Business Wire) -- DivX, Inc. (NASDAQ:DIVX), a digital media company, today announced that over 200 in-car and in-dash media device models from a variety of manufacturers have received DivX(R) Certification. Thanks to the superior technology of the DivX format, consumers can enjoy their full library of video content in the car, fitting up to 6 hours of high-quality video on a single DVD. DivX Certified(R) in-car media players are available from major consumer electronics brands and are licensed to ship from DivX partners to a number of automotive manufacturers including BMW, Mercedes, Volvo, Honda, Saab, Toyota, Ford and more.

Listen to All Your Digital Music via USB or Bluetooth(TM) With New MEX-BT3600U In-Car CD Tuner

Simply Plug In and Play Your Favourite Tunes on Your Car Stereo -- via USB; Enjoy Your Music Wirelessly From Your Phone or MP3 Player to Your Car Stereo -- via Bluetooth; New 'Quick-BrowZer' Interface for Ultra Quick Searching Through Your MP3 Music Library; Talk Hands-Free Through Your Car Stereo -- via Bluetooth

Never give a monkey your car keys

When I was a toddler, my parents were friends with a couple who kept a pet monkey in a cage in their dining room. Looking back on this as an adult, it seems… unwise. But I’m sure that as a kid I thought that this was The Coolest Thing Ever. They used to tease the monkey by dangling car keys just out of reach. Then one day I gave the monkey my dad’s car keys, and he (i.e. the monkey) refused to give them back. I’m sure that I found this hilarious, but I cannot remember the incident at all; I only know about it because my mother once used it as an example of what a trouble-maker I had been as a child. The lesson: never give a monkey your car keys. (Corollary: never give a monkey a gun.)

Don't Brick Your iPhone With Third Party Car Chargers and FM Transmitters!

If you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone, you may want to stay away from certain third-party car chargers and FM transmitters, because they have a tendency to brick the popular Apple cell phone. Even though these units, which are sold through online stores and eBay, are marketed as being compatible with the iPhone, they not only not work, they also turn your iPhone into a smoking mess.

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