June, 2010

Monitoring driving routines – May be the tiwi worth it?

The tiwi sounds like practically the ideal answer for teen drivers. The small on-board pc monitors predefined "dangerous" behaviors and notifies both the driver as well as the parents of this harmful activity. The tiwi is being marketed to parents of teens following originally being produced for fleet drivers. Is it really worth the cost ...

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Mississippi Toyota plant development resumes

In a move that will bring 2,000 jobs to the unhappy state, development will resume on the Mississippi Toyota plant in Blue Springs. The Associated Press reports that Toyota's estimate is the plant should be fully operational by the fall of 2011. The 2008 recession prevented Toyota from opening the Blue Springs plant for business ...

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People who purchase health insurance independently facing steep hikes

Health insurance premiums for individuals who purchase coverage on their own are soaring, according to a study released Monday. When lawmakers debated the health care reform bill, health insurance companies were trying hard to make as much money as they could before the law's provisions kick in. Individuals that are facing sharp increases in their ...

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All about the Air Dam

The air dam, or front spoiler, of your car may appear to be a part of questionable need. Like a rear spoiler, the intention of the air dam is to redirect air and improve the aerodynamics of your car. Is it necessary to have an air dam like that? Air dam pros Based on the model of ...

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Jones Act of 1920 hinders best response to gulf oil spill in 2010

The Jones Act, a federal law passed in 1920, is making headlines in 2010 thanks to (what else?) the oil spill within the Gulf of Mexico 2010. Shipping companies have first priorities in shipping in US waters because of the Jones act which was passed 90 years ago. Today the Jones Act -- which calls ...

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