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Mastering Dojo - new book from Pragmatic Bookshelf

Mastering Dojo - New from Pragmatic Bookshelf: JavaScript and Ajax Tools for great web experiences.

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Tenneco to acquire Italian-based Marzocchi

Tenneco announces potential acquisition of suspension business of Gruppo Marzocchi.

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Pep Boys appoints James A. Mitarotonda as Chairman

Pep Boys appointed James A. Mitarotonda non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors.

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Yamaha completes new cast wheel production facility in premises of YPMV

Casting, Processing and Painting facility with 600,000-unit annual production capacity.

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DURA Automotive elects Tim Leuliette as President & CEO

- Larry Denton Elects to Leave Company Following Successful Emergence from Chapter 11 Reorganization

 - Steven Gilbert Named Chairman

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3M Car Care offers six tips to maximize your car's fuel performance

Simple tips for improving fuel mileage can add up to roughly 10 percent savings per tank.

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PSA Peugeot Citroen’s celebrates 50th Anniversary of Vigo Plant in Spain

Vigo currently manufactures the Citroen C4 Picasso, Grand C4 Picasso, Xsara Picasso, Berlingo First and new Berlingo, as well as the Peugeot Partner Origin and new Partner.

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American Suzuki consolidates its business divisions

Auto, Motorcycle/ATVs and Marine Divisions, along with Corporate Operations, Will now be consolidated to optimize Suzuki’s success in the United States.

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American Suzuki Automotive names Siltanen as new advertising agency

The announcement is a significant business decision that not only illustrates Suzuki's focus on ensuring its products and messages are always on target, but it reinforces the companys ongoing commitment to the U.S. market.

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GM to strengthen liquidity by $15 billion through 2009

- Operating and related actions to generate approximately $10 billion in cash improvements
- More than 20 percent reduction in salaried employment cash costs
- Dividend on common stock suspended
- Asset sales and capital market activities to raise $4-7 billion of additional liquidity

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Volkswagen to build US automotive production facility in Chattanooga

Company will invest $1 billion and bring about 2,000 direct jobs to tri-state area.

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Ford receives highest grades on ERI automotive industry report card

-NAACP votes Ford as one of its top performers on 2008 Economic Reciprocity Initiative report card
- Ford serves as title sponsor of NAACP Convention's Youth Freedom Fund Dinner for the ninth consecutive year

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Kia to sale its new Soul model in early 2009

- New Kia Soul to feature two gasoline engines and one diesel engine
- Kia Soul production model will appeal to the 'young-at-heart'
- World premiere of new Kia Soul to be held at Paris Show on 2 October

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Lucky homeowners could get a Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Anyone purchasing a house in Newquay in Cornwall could be lucky enough to get their hands on a smart fortwo or a Mercedes-Benz C-Class as well.

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Nokia Q2 2008 net sales EUR 13.2 billion

Nokia net sales of EUR 13.2 billion, up 4% year on year and up 4% sequentially (up 11% and 7% at constant currency).

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Sony Ericsson joins ‘TransferJet Consortium’

“TransferJet Consortium” plans to promote a wide range of products and services incorporating TransferJet technology with the aim of accelerating its adoption throughout the consumer electronics industry.

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Kia Borrego midsize SUV offers fuel efficiency & premium power

- Kia's All-New Seven-Passenger SUV Personifies Refinement and Utility
- Luxury, comfort and convenience at a value that bests the competition

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Small cars & hybrids lead automotive environmental index top 30

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: as automotive manufacturers intensify their focus on small vehicle production, consumers express desire for advancements in alternative powertrain technology.

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Softbank Mobile selects Motorola’s GAMA Solution

Softbank Mobile has selected Motorola’s GAMA (Global Applications Management Architecture) to provide a “Double Number” Service. The new service will be launched on July 18th, 2008.

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Weinstein Books acquires Larry King's autobiography ‘WHAT AM I DOING HERE?’

WHAT AM I DOING HERE? will be Larry King's most personal and revealing work to date Book to be Published for Father's Day 2009.

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Ford of Europe June sales up 16.9%

- Ford of Europe sold a record 1,003,700 vehicles in its 51 markets during the first half of 2008
- Ford Transit commercial vehicle sales hit first-half record of 99,400 vehicles in the Euro 19 markets
- June market share in Euro 19 markets was 8.8 percent, up 0.6 percent compared with the same period last year

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Mazda US announces pricing for 2009 MAZDA6 sports sedan

Pricing for the 2009 MAZDA6 s, powered by a 273-horsepower V6 engine and six-speed Sport AT automatic transmission begins at $24,130.

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Valeo supplies micro-hybrid system for Mercedes A- and B-Class

Invented by Valeo, this system featuring the Stop-Start function, cuts off the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill, at traffic lights for instance, and then restarts it quickly and silently when the driver releases the brake pedal.

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Library of Congress organizes 8th Annual National Book Festival

The Librarian of Congress and Mrs. Laura Bush invite book lovers of all ages to celebrate reading on the National Mall on September 27.

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DIAS & AAGSC agreement completed

Completion of a cross promotional agreement between the two premier year-round automotive exposition centers.

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Bible & Audio product wins ‘Christian Book of the Year’ honor

2008 Christian Book of the Year awarded to Audio Bible. First-Ever Audio and Bible product to receive the award.

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Goodyear to release second quarter 2008 earnings results

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will report second quarter 2008 financial results before markets open on Thursday, July 31.

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Valmet to build Fisker Automotive's Karma plug-in hybrid sedan

Fisker Automotive announces a letter of intent for assembly contract with Valmet Automotive to build its first production car, the Fisker Karma.

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Flat World Knowledge challenges textbook industry

Flat World to perform in-classroom test at 15 colleges and universities Nationwide.

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Baker & Taylor restructures books merchandise buying area

Changes involve a paradigm shift to Category Buying to allow Baker & Taylor to better serve its customers and respond to market changes.

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Mitsubishi to unveil new Pajero Sport SUV at 2008 Moscow Motor Show

The new Pajero Sport will be phased in selected regions such as Russia, the ASEAN area, the Middle East, Latin America and Oceania starting in the fall this year.

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Joe & Ruth's new book reveals inner workings of big pharma

"Why Do Drugs Cost So Much? and why are we so darn sick?" is Joe and Ruth's first book.

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Mahindra launches environment friendly Bolero Pik-Up CNG in Delhi

This is the first CNG Large Pickup model (1-1.5 tonne payload) to be introduced in the country and is priced at Rs. 5.42 lacs ex showroom Delhi.

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SAE International names director nominees for 2009 Board of Directors

SAE International’s Executive Nominating Committee has named six mobility engineering professionals as Director Nominees for SAE’s 2009 Board of Directors.

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SAE International awards Challen Medal of Honor

Professor Bernard J. Challen, CEO, Shoreham Services, is the recipient of SAE International’s Medal of Honor. The medal was presented during the SAE 2008 World Congress.

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SAE recognizes engineers for rollover crash test research

Team of engineers from Kineticorp, Ford Motor Company and Wayne State University are recipients of SAE International's Colwell Merit Award. The group was honored during the SAE 2008 World Congress in Detroit.

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WWW reports record revenue & earnings per share for Q2 2008

Wolverine World Wide Inc reports record revenue and earnings per share for 24th consecutive quarter.

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Ten engineering educators receive SAE Award

Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Sean Brennan, Babak Fahimi, Mark Horstemeyer, Richard Kent, Song-Charng Kong, Jeffrey Naber, Taehyun Shim, Zahed Siddique and Steven J. Skerlos receive SAE Award.

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Wolverine World Wide declares quarterly dividend

The dividend is payable on November 3, 2008 to stockholders of record on October 1, 2008.  

 

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FDJ - French dressing Jeans finds new fit

FDJ - French dressing Jeans finds new fit - Montreal power denim brand begins new chapter.

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Lynda G. McNeal’s new book offers information & guidance

‘Business Development: United States Government Contracting’ - So You Want To Be A Government Contractor ... New business development book offers information and guidance.

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Novelis wins aluminum contract for BMW X6

Novelis Inc has been selected by BMW to supply aluminum sheet for the lightweight hoods of its all-new X6 crossover SUV.  

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Joanne Fusaro’s first book ‘Amy's Forest’

'Amy's Forest' - Loving girl receives a special gift from her guardian angel in illustrated children's book.

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Continental rejects takeover offer by Schaeffler Group

- Opportunistic approach does not reflect the full value of the Company
- There is no convincing strategic rationale for a business combination
- Schaeffler is trying to achieve control over Continental in an unlawful manner
- Continental is strongly positioned in its current form for the future

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Continental: Prices for passenger & light truck tyres in Europe

Continental: Prices for passenger and light truck tyres in Europe must be increased by five percent as of 1 October.

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RiderSaver EMF Seat Shield reduces motorcycle cancer concern

The new RiderSaver motorcycle seat accessory uses highly processed internal seat shielding to protect riders from cancer controversial EMF radiation. Many motorcycles generate potentially carcinogenic excessive magnetic radiation up through the seat penetrating into the rider's groin and torso.

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American Eagle wins injunction against Payless

Payless must include disclaimer when using AMERICAN EAGLE footwear mark to eliminate customer confusion.

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JAMA to announce show theme & poster design for 41st Tokyo Motor Show 2009

The show will be held at Makuhari Messe, Chiba city for a total of 17 days from Friday, October 23 through Sunday, November 8, 2009 (open to public from Saturday, October 24).

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Borders opens new concept store in Wareham

Breakthrough retail concept store opens to the public July 11; Grand opening weekend July 18 – 20.

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Toyota plans to build new plant in Brazil

Toyota Motor Corporation decides to acquire land in the city of Sorocaba, in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo for new pland for Toyota do Brasil Ltda.

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Life Time Fitness to release its second quarter 2008 fiscal results

Life Time Fitness announces date for release of second quarter 2008 financial results.

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Pew Center & Toyota launch new research project

Pew Center and Toyota announced launch of a new research project to document and communicate best practices in corporate energy efficiency strategies.

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Saks Fifth Avenue plans to expand Palm Desert, California location

Work on the 27,000 square foot expansion will commence in early 2009 and is expected to be completed in November 2009.

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Limited edition 'Clio by Rip Curl 2008' green credentials for active lifestyles

Clio by Rip Curl's distinctive exterior looks are enhanced by a range of customization packages featuring modern, striking graphics ('Rock', 'Girly', 'Planete'), while the interior has been revisited by Rip Curl.

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Mercedes-Benz assistance system gives effective contribution to accident prevention

The Mercedes-Benz systems warn drivers when they are maintaining too little distance from the vehicle travelling in front and provide support in the event of emergency braking.

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Tiffany to open second jewelry store in Toronto

Jeweler Slated to Open in Yorkdale Luxury Retail Centre in May 2009.

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Dress shirt distributor to unveil full sportswear & accessories collection

Eurostyle de Mexico, S.A. de B.V., A.C. and Ben Betesh International S.A. d/b/a Euro CVH S.A. de C.V. have been licensed by Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation.