The News & World Section
News to big to miss – global events, catastrophes, game-changers and the like…
News to big to miss – global events, catastrophes, game-changers and the like…
Portugal’s Álvaro Parente returns to GP2 and Coloni this weekend after his F1 sponsors fell short!
Alonso wins Hockenheim Grand Prix with Massa right behind him! But Ferrari was accused of team order violations and fined $100,000 by FIA with further consequences to be decided by WMSC.
Tesla and Toyota combine super powers to develop and produce electric vehicles at the Fremont, CA NUMMI production facility.
Air travel is again disrupted as airports around Ireland & England are hit with a second wave of wind-borne ash. Heathrow announced today that some flights would resume this evening, but sources say the international hub may have to close again before Tuesday.
Obviously it’s not a secret if it’s on the internet, but not exactly public knowledge either if it’s only discussed on Iranian websites and Space.com. Let’s change that – here’s what we’ve found thus far, feel free to discuss:
Heathrow Airport in London will remain closed until 1pm Sunday, but if winds don’t move the volcanic ash out of the airspace, it could remain closed for up to 5 days more! Also, there’s concerns about potential activity from another, more dangerous volcano nearby. Read on for details.
The Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland spews ash across Europe, but probably won’t block the sun long enough to affect global temperatures, but may keep airports closed for a full week!
The Ford Power Stroke diesel trucks are in a power play with the Chevy Silverado & GM Sierra trucks. But Ford has a winning advantage.
The trucks carry twin 20 gallon tanks, each nearly 5 feet long, two explosive containers hanging like saddle bags outside the truck’s protective frame
Torrance Transit in southern Cali recently purchased 10 new, environmentally friendly hybrid buses