Obama Says U.S. May Tap Oil Reserve
President Obama said Friday he is prepared to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve if needed to prevent any oil supply disruptions, even as oil prices slipped, news services reported.
Back cradle for drivers
The Orthotic Cradling System is a portable sitting device designed to “float” the user’s spinal system over the sitting surface like a natural shock absorber for comfort and injury prevention. It automatically corrects sitting posture and relieves pain for those who have back discomfort from sitting upright while driving.
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10 Minutes All It Took For McAllen Man to Miss Vegas Flight
A McAllen man is stuck at home Thursday night. His dad and other relatives are celebrating his grandfather’s 75th birthday in Las Vegas.
Southwest Airlines landing in South Carolina
Southwest Airlines lands in South Carolina this weekend, with new flights serving both Charleston and Greenville-Spartanburg. The arrival of the low-fare carrier is expected to save travelers tens of millions on airfare and could mean hundreds of thous…
Small plane goes down in Thousand Oaks landfill
Authorities say a small plane has gone down in a Thousand Oaks landfill injuring two people on board.
Bill Puts Veterans Back to Work
A Democrat-backed measure aiming to create jobs for our veterans gains initial support from the Senate.
Retail Sales Rise by Most in Four Months
Retail sales rose 1% in February, the most in four months, the Commerce Department said Friday.
Fuel-cell Suzuki Approved for EU Sale
Suzuki is quietly establishing itself as a leader in alternative fuel vehicles with the production of CNG-fueled cars and electric scooter concepts. Suzuki clearly hopes to continue this trend in 2011, and one of Suzuki’s development partners – In…
Deutsche Post’s 4Q Profit Improves
Deutsche Post, the Germany-based parent company of DHL USA, said its fourth-quarter financial results due to the economic recovery, the Associated Press reported.
FMCSA Extends EOBR Comment Period
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended to May 23 the comment period on its proposed onboard electronic recorder mandate.