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Future of sports car racing to be unveiled at Daytona

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Future of sports car racing to be unveiled at Daytona
IndyCar standouts Rubens Barrichello, Tony Kanaan and Paul Tracy lead the list of the most recent entries who will take part in this weekend's Daytona sports car test, which runs Friday through Sunday. (Page 2 of 2). NASCAR will be represented by Jamie …
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California inspection station protects agriculture, angers drivers
Du Bose, the station manager, and another inspector had to rub their hands over the boat in their search for tiny, fast-breeding and resilient baby quagga mussels – high on the California Department of Food and Agriculture's most dreaded pest list …
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Schnurman: Effective time management increases productivity
Now take the remaining tasks and list them in order of importance and estimate how much time each one takes each week or day. •Schedule. … For example, I commute a minimum of 60 minutes a day either by car or train and try to safely maximize my time.
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Curfew planned for car thieves

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Curfew planned for car thieves
Plain-clothes and uniform patrols of theft hot spots, following leads from Eyewatch and Crime Stoppers, and targeting known offenders are among taskforce tactics. "We have many suspects including a few groups of kids we're going to … Police have …
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Take heed of warnings during a heat wave
Fast moving grassfires are of particular concern. “The next change is expected to move through southern inland and coastal regions around Tuesday or Wednesday, but … “While everyone should be aware of the impending hot weather, there is one golden …
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Help us, Nate Silver!
In contrast, if there is no speedometer at all, you have no choice but to look around for clues as to how fast you are really going. By around 2005, with the VaR dropping on desks at … Hedge fund manager David Einhorn explained, “This is like an air …
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SMURFS! SCOOBY! SUPER MARIO! My First Car… Toons

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SMURFS! SCOOBY! SUPER MARIO! My First Car... Toons

CONTEST: Share your “My First Car” stories on Twitter with the hashtag #myfirstcar, or submit your stories at MyFirstCarStories.com for a chance to win a trip to London to see the Top Gear Live Experience! SMURFS, SCOOBY & SUPER MARIO IN MY FIRST CAR… TOONS Black Nerd Comedy – “Brotha Smurf” makes his debut as I dress up or use toys to play numerous pop culture characters talking about their first cars. Also see Super Mario, Gizmo, Urkel, Fred Flintstone, and of course, Scooby-Doo. Plus I reveal what my true first car was and ask you to do the same for a chance to have your story heard on BBC America’s upcoming season of Top Gear. MORE INFO ABOUT THE CONTEST: youtube.com SEE MORE MY FIRST CAR STORIES: BarelyPolitical – youtube.com ScreenTeamShow – youtube.com MUSIC BY: Kevin MacLeod (“Malt Shop Bop”) and Huey Esquire. Used with permission. SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com | bit.ly 2ND CHANNEL: youtube.com | bit.ly FACEBOOK: fb.me | TWEET ME: twitter.com BLACK NERD COMEDY: Sketches, Spoofs, Rants, Reviews, Interviews, Vlogs, Events, Music and Stand-Up from Actor/Comedian, Toon-a-tic, and “Black Nerd” Andre Meadows. blacknerdcomedy.com BLOG blacknerdblog.com | SHOP blacknerdshop.com TAGS BBCAmerica TopGear myfirstcar smurfs brotha smurf scooby doo ScoobyDoo fred flintstones FredFlintstone steve urkel SteveUrkel gizmo mogwai gremlins power rangers cartoons toon PowerRangers pontiac sunbird contest win trip london tv show bbc america top gear my first car next new networks NextNew …
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2012 US car sales: Winners, losers and the departed

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2012 US car sales: Winners, losers and the departed
Save for the electric-assisted steering, it's no question the new 911 is better in every way, but it's refreshing to see buyers choosing the company's iconic sports car over the fugly Panamera. Subaru Impreza. Sales surged 2.5 times versus 2011, to 68,000.
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Acee: This kid will make you rethink Spanos leadership
A few years ago while tagging along on a scouting trip to Texas, I was a passenger in a rental car as John Spanos drove through rush hour traffic while simultaneously checking his directions and talking about the dynamic between his father, brother and …
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5 trends to look for in travel this year
"This is something they do anyway," says Bjorn Hanson, dean at the NYU-SCPS Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism, and Sports Management. "There's no cost involved." Rental car companies have become expert at charging for extras.
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10 Strangest Concierge Requests by Gold Coast Visitors in 2012
There's more to a hotel concierge's job in a busy tourist destination spot like Australia's Gold Coast than just booking car rentals or serving as a go-between for guests and the accommodation. View Full Image. palazzoversace.com. Versace knows luxury …
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Photographer killed shooting Justin Bieber's car

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Photographer killed shooting Justin Bieber's car
LOS ANGELES — Justin Bieber says his thoughts and prayers are with the family of a paparazzo who was fatally struck by a car after taking pictures of the singer's Ferrari sports car in Los Angeles. In a statement released Wednesday by Island Def Jam …
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Volkswagen to push used car sales in Germany: paper

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Volkswagen to push used car sales in Germany: paper
Raising the quality of second-hand VW vehicle sales in Europe's largest economy is key to improving sales margins and increasing the frequency of client contact, which may in turn boost new car sales, Thomas Zahn said. (Reporting By Edward Taylor; …
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Why car sales are strong in the US
Volkswagen saw a 35-percent jump in sales in 2012, one of the biggest increases in the industry. The new Passat midsize car was the driver, with sales up 413 percent over 2011. Chrysler's sales jumped 21 percent thanks to strong sales of the Dodge …
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Longmont police now seeking gray sports car in New Year's Eve fatal hit and run

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Longmont police now seeking gray sports car in New Year's Eve fatal hit and run
LONGMONT – Longmont police investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a 16-year-old Denver boy dead on New Year's Eve are now looking for a gray sports car that might have been involved, Longmont Police Cmdr. Jeff Satur said on Wednesday morning …
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Police Recover Stolen Jeep Used In Bakery Attempted Robbery – NewsOn6.com …
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CUP: Gordon Banking On Momentum
With two races left in the 2012 season, Jeff Gordon, winner of four Sprint Cup championships, was asked about what it takes to become a champion. “It's a lot different … what it takes today versus what it used to take because of the Chase format …
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Renault Alpine sports car coming in 2015 with “French dash”

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Renault Alpine sports car coming in 2015 with “French dash”
Renault has set a deadline for its Alpine (pronounced al-peen) sports car, a joint project being developed with the help of England's Caterham that will revive one of motoring's classic names. The Alpine could be in showrooms by 2015, and is shaping up …
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Stingrays, V8s, and plastic: What makes a Corvette a Corvette
Fittingly, Chevy named its sports car after a type of warship that served as a fast, agile convoy escort in both World Wars. Today's Corvette has little in common with an MG. That's because it has evolved into a uniquely American sports car. The inline …
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Safety a concern when buying a teen's car

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Safety a concern when buying a teen's car
Two other options Pitre said parents should look for when buying a car are four-wheel disc brakes and Bluetooth capabilities. “The four-wheel disc brakes shorten the time with the braking,” he said. “… and if parents needed to call their child while …
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Avis to buy Zipcar, enter car-sharing business
NEW YORK – Avis is buying Zipcar in a deal valued at $ 491.2 million, a move that will allow the traditional car rental company to tap into the increasingly popular alternative of car sharing. Car sharing is a nearly $ 400 million business in the U.S …
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Used car shoppers in the Dayton, OH head to Matt Castrucci Mazda

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Used car shoppers in the Dayton, OH head to Matt Castrucci Mazda
DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ – There are so many reasons why customers choose to buy a new car in Dayton, OH. A lot of the time the car that they have doesn't fit their needs or is no longer running that great. So while a new car is …
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Mazda gets tough on used car seller using its brand
Mazda Motors UK has tackled a used car business which was operating under a Mazda UK web address. The Frimley-based business, Mazda UK, was registered at Companies House in April and specialised in used Mazdas, including the RX-8. Its website …
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On the Road with Libya's Lions of the Desert
The Hummer slalomed as we sped towards the sea west of Misrata. The dark asphalt was covered with sand on the edges, and I prayed Taha could keep the car from sliding out of control as it swung side to side on the twisting road. … to see Havana I …
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