‘Avatar’ Lauded For Spreading Green Message

October 19, 2010 by  
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Rihanna, Doritos Unveil Interactive Musical Experience for Fans Worldwide; Features Debut of New Single ‘Who’s That …
Doritos today unveiled its highly anticipated collaboration with multi-award winning artist Rihanna. Through an augmented reality music experience that showcases the multiple facets of Rihanna’s personality and style, Doritos is debuting the special single, “Who’s That Chick?,” by David Guetta featuring Rihanna.

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Some green labels that you can trust
Are you a green shopper? Do you regularly seek out products that claim to be better for the planet?

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Pelli Clarke Pelli’s ARIA Resort & Casino Wins Chicago Athenaeum Award for Cutting Edge Design in America
Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects’ ARIA Resort & Casino has been selected for a 2010 American Architecture Award. The prestigious design awards program, organized by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, honors new and cutting edge design for projects designed and built in the United States by American and …

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Historic deal on forests
A peace deal has been struck to save Tasmania’s wild forests after a quarter of a century of conflict between the logging industry and the environmental movement.

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‘Avatar’ Lauded For Spreading Green Message
BURBANK, Calif. — The world’s highest-grossing film and one of the most awarded TV shows are also some of the greenest productions around.

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A123 Systems battery plant lauded by Obama

September 14, 2010 by  
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Live Chat: How to Short Stocks Without Losing Your Shirt
Get all your shorting questions answered by one of the nation’s top equity researchers.

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Kelly: Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf accused of more code violations on Union City building
Union City officials say they are so fed up with what they call Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf’s foot-dragging to repair dangerous code violations at a low-income apartment building that they want a judge to step in and appoint a special “custodial receiver” to run the place.

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Man accused of fatal stabbing at bus stop appears in court
A Victoria man charged with second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Justin Wendland appeared in provincial court Monday while his lawyer fought for more speedy disclosure of Crown documents.

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United Way launches 2010 campaign with $6.2 million goal
The 2010 United Way campaign was launched Monday with a goal of $6.2 million to help with regional needs ranging from finding shelter for the homeless to strengthening families.

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A123 Systems battery plant lauded by Obama
A123 Systems in Livonia today opened the largest lithium ion automotive battery manufacturing plant on the continent.

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Man. fleets lauded for good use of biofuels

July 19, 2010 by  
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Paice and Ford Reach Settlement in Hybrid Vehicle Patent Infringement Disputes
On July 8, 2010, Paice LLC and Ford Motor Company entered into an agreement for the license of Paice’s U.S. Patent No. 5,343,970. Each company had filed a lawsuit against the other relating to that patent relating to certain Ford hybrid vehicles.Â

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New Ford Edge Sport model has Mustang engine
DETROIT — Ford is adding a little Mustang to the Ford Edge crossover.

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Man. fleets lauded for good use of biofuels
The provincial government has praised provincial vehicle fleets for being ahead of the curve when it comes to biofuels.[...]

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Man. fleets lauded for good use of biofuels
The provincial government has praised provincial vehicle fleets for being ahead of the curve when it comes to biofuels.

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Man. fleets lauded for good use of biofuels
The provincial government has praised provincial vehicle fleets for being ahead of the curve when it comes to biofuels.[...]

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Inventors lauded for achievements at annual event

July 1, 2010 by  
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Assembly OKs expansion of carpool perk
Under the bill, solo drivers in electric and alternative fuel vehicles could use carpool lanes through 2015. But hybrids like the Prius and Civic would get only a brief reprieve.

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Mazda Celebrates 90 Years Of Technical Innovation
Mazda Motor Corporation is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, following nine successful decades in which Mazda’s innovative spirit and willingness to try new things, has led to the creation of some remarkable automotive technologies benefitting millions of motorists.

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Marlins top Mets in Puerto Rico
Cody Ross, Ricky Nolasco and the Florida Marlins gave interim manager Edwin Rodriguez a sweet homecoming.

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Canyon mounts new emissions challenge
CANYON COUNTY — Facing a deadline from the Department of Environmental Quality to have the first vehicle in the county’s fleet emission tested this year, officials now plan to mount a new challeng

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Inventors lauded for achievements at annual event
ALL winners of the International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2010 were honoured at the Malam Budaya Cipta — a Celebration of Creativity Banquet — on the second day of the exhibition recently.

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