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Toyota escalates war of experts Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:57PMThe automaker brought out its own outside engineers to dispute a professor's claim that he found an electronic defect.
Toyota escalates war of experts Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:57PMThe automaker brought out its own outside engineers to dispute a professor's claim that he found an electronic defect.
Toyota disputes critic who blames acceleration problem on electronics Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:47PMToyota, dogged by millions of recalls and claims that it still has not fixed its safety problems, took its strongest step yet Monday to silence critics who blame faulty electronics for runaway cars and trucks.
Toyota disputes critic who blames acceleration problem on electronics Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:47PMToyota, dogged by millions of recalls and claims that it still has not fixed its safety problems, took its strongest step yet Monday to silence critics who blame faulty electronics for runaway cars and trucks.
Toyota says electronics is not the problem, calls expert's tests erroneous Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:12PMToyota gave detailed evidence Monday that it says disproves claims that electronics may cause the unwanted acceleration that led to the recall of more than 8 million cars and trucks. Bret Hartman / The Times-PicayuneMatthew Schwall, Toyota's managing engineer of...
Toyota says electronics is not the problem, calls expert's tests erroneous Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:12PMToyota gave detailed evidence Monday that it says disproves claims that electronics may cause the unwanted acceleration that led to the recall of more than 8 million cars and trucks. Bret Hartman / The Times-PicayuneMatthew Schwall, Toyota's managing engineer of...
'Avatar' & 'Hurt Locker' lead expanded Oscar parade Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:33PMSee the Award Nominees LOS ANGELES -- Academy Awards voters are expected to go very big or very small on their best-picture winner at Sunday's Oscars. read more
'Basterds' star Waltz wins supporting-actor Oscar Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:16PMThe Associated Press Christoph Waltz won the supporting-actor Academy Award on Sunday for his role as a sociable fiend of a Nazi in "Inglourious Basterds." (Photo by the Associated Press)
Leaders of the 'Dancing with the Stars' pack Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:57AMYou've got to admire ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" for its casting genius. When the show returns March 22, it will have the usual eclectic bunch of celebrities, from a real-life astronaut to a reality-star mom who recently updated her space-alien hairdo. Here are six of the leading contestants.
Bishops claim condoms are porous, dare Cabral to debate Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:59AMClaiming that any promotion of artificial contraceptives encourages sexual promiscuity, Catholic bishops have challenged Health Secretary Esperanza Cabral to a debate on the effectiveness of condoms in preventing the spread of disease and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Bishops have been intensifying their attacks on Cabral since she distributed condoms on Valentine's Day.
Dancing With The Stars: Tony Dovolani Dishes On Partner, Kate Gosselin Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:36AMRehearsals for the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars are barely underway, but dance pro Tony Dovolani has already formed an opinion about his celebrity partner, Kate Gosselin: ”She’s definitely not the best dancer,” he says. Ouch! Despite Gosselin’s claims that she’s going to win the ABC dance competition, Tony believes they have a looooong way to [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title ...
Mullen Wary of Israeli Attack on Iran Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:28AMAdm. Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, came home with sweaty palms from his mid-February visit to Israel. Ever since, he has been worrying aloud that Israel might mousetrap the U.S. into war with Iran.
Madden media plan shows the inner workings of spin Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:15AMOn Friday afternoon, the ABC did Victorians a favour and posted the now infamous Justin Madden media plan on its website.
Conference Evaluates BC Health Programs Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:11AMWomen worldwide make important decisions about their health every day. Nearly 700 people converged at the Barnard Summit on Women and Health on Saturday to examine those decisions.
The Bachelor: Jason and Molly’s Wedding Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:07AMJason Mesnick and Molly Malaney have made history as the first couple from ABC’s The Bachelor to tie the knot. (Married couple Ryan and Trista Sutter met on The Bachelorette). Jason and Molly’s lavish wedding took place last Saturday and fans will be able to see all the romantic details this Monday night on ABC’s The Bachelor: Jason & Molly’s [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Bachelor ...
Naked truth: Fev's new low Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:42PMTake a close look at Lara Bingle and look at the expression on her face. 'What do you see?" asks Peter FitzSimons.
Who is the real Kevin Rudd? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:21PMThe Prime Minister faces something of an identity crisis, with many wondering just what he stands for.
Oscar Hosts Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:48PM"ABC's World News with Diane Sawyer" names Oscar hosts Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin our persons of the week.
Regional News blogs Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:57PMThe office - And the nominees are... This phrase will be uttered countless times at Sunday night's Academy Awards, which air at 7 p.m. on ABC.
Toyota-hired Engineering Firm Attacks Professor's Sudden Acceleration Demonstration Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:34PMA Toyota-hired engineering firm today challenged the methods and conclusions of an Southern Illinois University automotive technology professor who claimed he found a serious flaw in Toyota's electrical system design. Southern Illinois University - Toyota - Engineering - Professor - United States
New York woman sends $250 to Holland to keep city happy Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:18PMA Brooklyn, NY, woman inspired by a story on Holland's happiness sent Mayor Kurt Dykstra a check for $250.
NAMES + FACES: Alleged Pinsky stalker arrested Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:29AMPasadena, Calif., police arrested a man Wednesday who made threats over the Internet to Dr. Drew Pinsky and his family.
Whom will Oscar shine on Sunday? Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:31PMWhen it comes to predicting the Academy Awards, which air at 8 p.m. Sunday on ABC, William Goldman said it best -- nobody knows anything -- which is a good reason most of Congress will feel right ...
Volvo S80 spins off new “Business” line with “S80 2.5 FT Business” Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:45PMVolvo Cars unveiled “S80 2.5FT Business”, a new segment targeting businesses which spare no expenses. The new variant will help enhance organizations’ success opportunities with greater flexibility on
Do you remember Vail's 'Dumb and Dumber' bank robbers? Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:17PMVAIL, Colorado - Five years after a bank robbery in Vail that gained instant international attention, the robbers are back home in Australia after spending more than four years each in federal prison. Anthony Prince, then 20, and Luke Carroll, then 19, two Australians living in Vail and working at Pepi's Sports, robbed the WestStar Bank in Vail in 2005. What followed grabbed media attention from ...
Sarah Palin Pitching TV Show About Alaska Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:49PMProducer Mark Burnett said Thursday he is pitching a series to television networks that would be about Alaska seen through the eyes of its most famous resident, Sarah Palin.
News Wrap: U.N. Mission Chief Urges Taliban Talks Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:46PMIn other news Thursday, the head of the U.N. mission in Afghanistan conceded that peace with the Taliban is "unachievable" without a change in strategy, and a German court convicted four Islamic extremists for plotting to attack Americans.
Know your pilots: ABC gets 'Cutthroat,' beams 'Mr. Sunshine' Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:45PMThis pilot season is shaping up to be an especially busy one -- more than 80 new comedies and dramas are in development at the five broadcast networks. Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be spotlighting some of the projects that have caught our eye, either because of who's in them, who's making them or some combination of the two. First up: ABC, which is taking its usual deep dive into the ...
The celeb world: Isn't it ironic? Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:36AMSometimes the news coming out of the celebrity world can only be described as ironic. Three such items Wednesday can be filed in the "Oh, the irony" basket:
Walters: Last Oscar show the best Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:46AMBarbara Walters has vowed that her last Oscars television special will be her best. Related Stories Hugh Jackman to star in Selma Original Sugababes bid for name JLS under pressure for next album Dolly Parton plans film or musical The Enemy to play World Cup gig
Errant email mania chokes the inboxes Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:13AMAnother week, another email gaffe for corporate Australia.
Airline Uniforms Secretly Sold to Sex Clubs Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:50AMJapan Airlines is trying to stop black market sales of its outfits. Japan Airlines - Japan - Asia - Underground economy - Airline
Stars converge at Nobelity Dinner; Rob Balon moves to KVUE; Captain 'Sully' Retires Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:53PMStars converge at Nobelity Dinner; Rob Balon moves to KVUE; Captain 'Sully' Retires
Rob Lowe joins 'Parks and Recreation' Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:45PMEarly this year, news broke that Rob Lowe will be wrapping his series regular run on "Brothers & Sisters" at the end of the current season, but the ABC brass said they were hoping to develop a new series that Lowe could headline.Seems those plans have been put on hold.An NBC source confirms that Lowe has signed on for a multi-episode arc on Amy Poehler's "Parks and Recreation." His character ...
Steve Proffitt: New World News Tonight Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:15PMAn exclusive sneak peak at what ABC's World News Tonight will look like after the News Division completes its transition to a leaner and meaner...
The way it was when Cronkite took off his glasses Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:27PMOne thing I’ve learned about Walter Cronkite in the hours since he left us at 92: He hated his eyeglasses, as I do mine.
Idiot Box: TV best friends: Where are they now. Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:17PMCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- When the news of actor Andrew Koenigs disappearance was first reported in mid-February, his name didnt ring any bells for me. But as soon as the description "best known for playing Boner in Growing Pains" appeared, I ...
Oprah Winfrey: Roger Ebert to talk on Tuesday's show Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:46AMOprah Winfrey is talking movies on Tuesday’s show. And she has one of the world’s greatest authorities on movies: film critic Roger Ebert.
CollegeWeekLive Florida Day Connects High School Students Around the World with Florida Colleges and Universities Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:20AMFree Online College Fair at www.CollegeWeekLive.com May 6th to Draw Thousands of High School Sophomores and Juniors
Magazine Publishers Unite & Unveil Industry-Wide Ad Campaign Promoting Strength of - and Consumer Commitment to ... Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:00AMThe leaders of five major magazine companies -- Charles H. Townsend, Conde Nast; Cathie Black, Hearst Magazines; Jack Griffin, Meredith Corporation; Ann Moore, Time Inc.; and Jann Wenner, Wenner Media -- today jointly announced the launch of one of the largest print advertising campaigns ever created to promote the vitality of magazines as a medium.
Gamma Pharmaceuticals "Gets Fighting Fit" -- Forms Joint Venture With Evander Holyfield to Formulate and Market an ... Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:48AMLAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - March 1, 2010) - Gamma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : GMPM ): Gamma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Gamma" or the "Company") announced the formation of a Joint Venture Company with Boxing World Heavyweight Champion Evander Holyfield. Mr. Holyfield is the only 4-time Boxing World Heavyweight Champion and in unaided focus groups is identified as one of the world's most ...
Can Airline Food Be Heavenly? Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:19AMFor those lucky enough to sit in the front of the airplane, meals are served on fine china and come in multiple courses. They not only excite the taste buds but bring back a sense of service and class to flying. Go behind the scenes as Singapore Airlines prepares its first and business class meals. Singapore Airline - Business class - Singapore - Asia - Porcelain
Underwood adds interest to ' How I Met Your Mother ' Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:00AMThe Winter Olympics are over and couch spuds can get back to watching new episodes of their favorite series such as CBS's " How I Met Your Mother " tonight on which singer Carrie Underwood plays a potential love interest for Ted.
Opinions diverge on games' effect Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:55AMQ: I'm curious if you know of any studies suggesting that ''driving'' video games, with spectacular crashes and other violence, might desensitize young people to the consequences of accidents in real-world driving.
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: MONDAY, MARCH 1 Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:41AMUpdates include: CBS finds four of its "Quinn-tuplets"; Eric Close adds "Chaos" to the Eye; and "Nip/Tuck" alums Dylan Walsh, Joely Richardson land pilots.
Local TV influential, profitable Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:20AMThrough the years, Kentucky and Southern Indiana viewers have counted on local television affiliates as a community liaison for hometown news, weather, high-school sports reports, and gardening, children's, talent ("Hi Varieties") and quiz shows ("Hi-Q").
Oz Foreign Minister to discuss Commonwealth Games preparation during India visit Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:10AMPerth (Australia), Mar. 1 (ANI): Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith left the Western Australian capital of Perth this morning for India, where he hopes to discuss Commonwealth Games preparations with the concerned Indian Government and sports officials.
Kentucky Woman Has Friends in Chile Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:40PMAs soon as Samantha Gray learned of the massive earthquake in Chile, she emailed a couple she'd met at a Christian camp in Lexington three years before. She prayed her friends Habby and Liz Diaz-Ramos and their three young children were OK. She got an answer within the hour. "She responded and said they were OK, there really wasn't any damage for them, their kids were fine, their family was, but ...
New on TV this week: Feb. 28 Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:48AMThe Marriage Ref — Yes, all those promotional ads during the Olympics got on our nerves — but they also piqued our curiosity. Why would Jerry Seinfeld, who led one of television's landmark sitcoms, want to produce a goofy reality series that has celebrities serving as arbiters in marital disputes?
New television sets have their perks Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:32PMOne of my readers said a local family member's television was picking up over-the-air digital channels out of Philadelphia. I asked if the TV was new (made within the last three years) and a popular model such as Sony, Samsung or LG. The answer was yes to both questions.Newer brand-name TVs have QAM...