New Nissan technology deters drivers from danger

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Nissan Motor Co previewed on Wednesday new safety technology that goes beyond a warning beep if drivers veer into the path of danger, and actively tries to pull the car in the direction of safety. Submitted by: 1mak | Visited 5 times | Comments 0

♦ Kerr at peace after finding success on LPGA tour

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EDINA, Minn. — From Arby's to Nobu New York. From mass transit to private jets. From 200 pounds to 130. From unapproachable, brash and abrupt to savvy, chic and courteous. For Cristie Kerr, her 30-year tour of life is marked by reflection, redemption and reinvention, a journey from humble means in a tough Miami-Dade neighborhood to self-earned riches affording her a millionaire's lifestyle. Submitted by: littlebobek - Visited 10 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Calzaghe splits from Warren

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I am now a free agent with no contract and intend to be self-managed from now on. Joe Calzaghe has announced he has split from promoter Frank Warren. The long-reigning world champion has ended his 12-year association with Sports Network and intends to manage himself from now on. It means Calzaghe, still undefeated after 45 fights and a world title holder for 11 years... Submitted by: Mong - Visited 9 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ New Bid To Ban Snoop Dogg From U.k..

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New Bid To Ban Snoop Dogg From U.k..... Latest: The British government has launched a new bid in order to prevent rapper Snoop Dogg from entering the country after a judge overturned two previous attempts to ban him from the U.K. The star real name Calvin Broadus Jr. was prohibited from entering Britain after he was involved in a brawl at Heathrow Airport in April 2006. Submitted by: Shiffy - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Road rules: 1 in 6 drivers would flunk

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About one in six U.S. drivers wouldn't be able to pass a written driving test if they took it today, according to a new study. The 2008 GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test found that 16.4%, of drivers, or 33 million, don't know the rules of the road. The survey presented 5,524 drivers from all 50 states with 20 questions derived from official Department of Motor Vehicle tests. Submitted by: Jim4767 - Visited 0 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ TAK Technology Achieves SMB Specialization and Select Certification From Cisco

1 vote	TAK Technology has achieved SMB Specialization and Select Certification from Cisco(R), extending the value-added solutions TAK Technology offers in helping small businesses to effectively and efficiently manage their technology investments. Submitted by: vegabond - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Book Buzz: McClellan, Russert and Oprah's commencement gifts

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Creating the Book Buzz this week: Two commencement gifts from Oprah Winfrey, A New Earth and A Whole New Mind , and a surge in interest for Scott McClellan and Tim Russert. 'New Earth,' 'New Mind' from Oprah: It's no surprise that Oprah Winfrey gave copies of Eckhart Tolle's A New Earth to the 4,666 graduates of Stanford University when she gave the commencement address on Sunday. Now No. 8... Submitted by: pramrd - Visited 22 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ ILS Technology Appoints New CEO

1 vote	ILS Technology, a provider of software technology and services, has appointed Fred Yentz as its new CEO, effective July 1, 2008. Mr Yentz, previously ILS Technology's senior vice president and chief operating officer, will succeed Joe Cestari, who has stepped down. Submitted by: Louis11 - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ New Facebook profile page

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Justin Smith at Inside Facebook has the scoop on Facebook's new profile page design, which will give users more granular controls and application developers some new tricks. In late May developers will get access to the new code, and users the new interface a few weeks later. The new Facebook profile will have five tabs: Feed, Info, Wall, Photo, and Boxes. Submitted by: myp - Visited 41 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Nissan gas pedals to push back when drivers floor it

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TOKYO (AP) — Nissan Motor will soon sell cars that push back when drivers try to put the pedal to the metal. The Japanese carmaker announced Monday that its "ECO Pedal" system, which makes the gas pedal press upward when it senses motorists are speeding up too quickly. Nissan said the system, which will be available next year, can help drivers improve fuel efficiency 5% to 10%. Submitted by: Beefandy - Visited 0 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Activist shareholder calls for Icahn-Yahoo combo slate

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Amid much debate over Yahoo's future, activist shareholder Eric Jackson offered his own suggested slate of directors Monday, which includes four from fellow activist Carl Icahn's slate and five from Yahoo's. Jackson, who outlined his "Third Option for Yahoo" in a column in TheStreet.com, suggested the combo slate for several reasons. Submitted by: ssc325 - Visited 13 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ WiiWare: downloadable indie games come to the Nintendo Wii

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In February of 2006, former Nintendo of America marketing vice president Perrin Kaplan laid out Nintendo's forthcoming console generation with a strategy the company had dubbed "blue ocean." The blue ocean strategy, according to Nintendo, was an effort to create a gaming market where there previously wasn't one, with new methods, new approaches, and new platforms. This plan... Submitted by: GmacOr - Visited 21 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Study shows older drivers could be among the safest on the road

1 vote	Although the Japanese government is encouraging older drivers to hang up their keys to keep the roads safer, a new British study finds that older drivers could be among the safest age group on the road. In fact, the study finds that drivers over 70 are actually safer drivers than those under 30. Submitted by: guelph - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Erik Huggers confirmed as BBC director of future media and technology

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Erik Huggers has been confirmed by the BBC as its new director of future media and technology, replacing Ashley Highfield. Huggers, who MediaGuardian.co.uk revealed would get the job on Tuesday, will step into the new role on August 1. Currently the group controller of FM&T, Huggers has been groomed for the new role since joining the corporation from Microsoft last year. Submitted by: mak25 - Visited 0 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Natural Plant Materials To Regulate Starch Digestion

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ScienceDaily (Jun. 16, 2008) — Researchers in Switzerland are reporting discovery of natural plant materials that may regulate starch digestion -slowing down the body's conversion of potatoes, rice, and other carbohydrate-rich foods into sugar. The findings could lead to new functional foods that fight diabetes, they say in a new report. In the new study... Submitted by: mypoint - Visited 32 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Nissan, not Chery, will build Chrysler's next global subcompact; Chrysler to supply truck to Nissan

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By Todd LassaChrysler LLC and Nissan Motor Company have announced two more joint-venture deals. Nissan will build a 2011 subcompact for Chrysler, a car about the size of the '05 Dodge Hornet Geneva concept, but with brand-new design, for North American and European markets. And Chrysler will build a pickup truck for Nissan, the long-rumored Dodge Ram-based next-generation Titan. Submitted by: newsniche - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Nissan to offer V8-powered 370Z?

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Although the Nissan GT-R supercar is still fresh on the minds of enthusiasts around the world, Nissan has already turned its focus to the upcoming 370Z. We already know that the new sports coupe will be packing the same 3.7L V6 from the Infiniti G37, but could Nissan be planning an even more powerful powerplant? According to Japan’s Best Car magazine... Submitted by: zelv - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Nets Introduce New Guard Dooling

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When he was a free agent three years ago, Keyon Dooling was wooed by the New Jersey Nets.He recalled having dinner at a New York restaurant with Nets coach Lawrence Frank and team president Rod Thorn, when he got a call from the Magic. He eventually signed a three-year contract with Orlando, turning down an offer from the Nets. Three years later, the 28-year-old guard has landed in New Jersey. Submitted by: KeywordsandCopy - Visited 29 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Rowers rescued as boat capsizes

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Four rowers from the West Country who set off on a bid to break an Atlantic crossing record set more than 100 years ago have had to be rescued. Their vessel capsized 650 miles from the coast of America just 13 days after setting off from New York. Coastguards said Tim Garratt, 27, Chris Jenkins, 43, and Joby Newton, 19, from Scilly, and Wayne Davey, 30, from Cornwall, are now on a container ship. Submitted by: kimbo - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Precision Blood Pressure Measurement To Improve Heart Health

1 vote	ScienceDaily (Jun. 16, 2008) — A University of Queensland researcher is trialling new, cutting-edge technology for measuring blood pressure and the health of the heart. The study, led by Dr James Sharman from the School of Medicine, aims to determine the effectiveness of measuring central blood pressure. Submitted by: wowla_123 - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Spied: 2009 Honda Ridgeline facelift

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Today spies managed to snag the first ever photos of the refreshed, 2009 Honda Ridgeline pickup. Seen here without an ounce of camouflage, we can see the new Ridgeline will be taking cues from the recently released 2009 Pilot. The biggest changes are up front with an all new, Pilot-inspired grill, a reworked bumper cover and two extra set of lights down low. Submitted by: VirtualF - Visited 13 - Comments 0 - Write first comment