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Icograda Joins Canada’s Cultural Trade Advisory Team

T-Mobile Challenges Britain to Find More Minutes

MoMA Presents: Joan Miró: Painting and Anti-Painting Exhibition

Adobe Kicks Off MAX 2008 Events

Autodesk Names 42 Surfboards as Inventor of the Month for June 2008

4th Australian Poster Annual Finalists Announced

Southbank Centre Presents: Artists and Their Publics

Bell Canada Executive Patrick Pichette to Join Google Executive Team

AGDA Presents: B2B35 Origami

Yahoo! Announces Realignment to Support Core Strategies

TASCHEN Presents: The Most Beautiful Bibles New Book Release

Avid Announces Significant Upgrades to Family of On-Air Graphics Solutions

Call For Entries: 2008 International Touring Festival

Liz Claiborne Names Elizabeth Reeves Senior VP and Chief HR Officer

Tate Modern Presents: Working Together - Collaboration in Contemporary Art

Gap Partners Renowned Paris Boutique Colette to Create ‘Colette x Gap’

Call For Entries: HOW Magazine’s 10th Annual Interactive Design Awards

Digidesign Introduces ICON D-Command ES

Pininfarina Unveils New Special Project Carrozzeria During Pebble Beach Concours

IIDEX NeoCon Canada: Greening the Patient Experience

Hot Job of The Day: Graphic Designer, San Francisco

Another Top 3 Finish for Saatchi & Saatchi Network

Icograda Honors Two Koreans with Achievement Awards

Ogilvy Adds Senior Level Talent: Key Hires Expand Ogilvy Marketing Expertise

red dot Presents: The red dot Design Yearbook 2008/2009

Adobe Acrobat 9 Software Now Available

Online Voting Begins for Ford Customer Service Division’s NHRA Funny Car Design

TASCHEN Presents: Eugène Atget - Paris New Book Release

Microsoft Rolls Out Red Carpet for PC Gaming’s Brightest Stars

MoMA Presents Batiste Madalena:Hand-Painted Film Best Credit Card Rate Posters for the Eastman Theatre

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UPLAND, Calif. — While most fourteen year-olds in America are consumed with starting high school, playing with their X-Box games and wishing Mom didn’t have to drive them to the mall; the ASA Speed Truck Challenge offers them the chance to climb behind the wheel of a 2,450-lb, 375-horsepower, V-8 Speed Truck that cruises at a mere 110 miles per hour on the straight-aways at race tracks like the TOYOTA Speedway at Irwindale, known as “LA’s - 1/2 mile Super Speedway.”

Sounds a little far-fetched at the outset, however while NASCAR requires their lower level drivers across the country to be at least 16 to step into a race car, and their upper level series at age 18, the American Speed Association (ASA) and its premier traveling series on the West Coast; the ASA Speed Truck Challenge; welcomes any driver to join its ranks to be among some of the finest drivers in the country at only 14. “Most of our drivers have come up through the ranks of Karting, Bandoleros, and Legends,” says ASA Speed Truck Challenge president, Jay Rutherford. “Even at 14, they understand the basics of racing and how to respect the talents of other drivers on the track. In this series, we are able to redefine their driving talents and give them the true experience at a young age on as many as 10 different, varied size oval and road course race tracks in California, Arizona and Nevada. With that kind of understanding of different track conditions, truck setups and endurance of 100-lap features, I would put our rookies at the end of their first season up against anyone in the country,” explained Rutherford.

Add to the rush of driving their own Speed Truck and traveling over the West Coast, the thrill of learning to be interviewed and seen on national television at such a young age, preparing them for all aspects of what national sponsorship teams will expect out of a new driver. Now in its eighth year being nationally televised, the ASA Speed Truck Frequent Flyer Card Challenge gives these new drivers the …continue reading

Source: International Herald Tribune (Original Article)

NEW YORK: Celtics forward Paul Pierce has joined stars such as Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter and Giants quarterback Eli Manning on the roster of Steiner Sports.

The memorabilia company announced a deal with the NBA finals MVP on Tuesday for a line of collectibles that will include signed photographs from finals games, pictures with the MVP trophy and autographed No. 34 jerseys.

Other athletes in Steiner's stable include Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, former Steelers running back Franco Harris and former NHL star Mark Messier.

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten will graduate from Tennessee this month with a bachelor's degree in sports management, more than five years after he left the school to enter the NFL draft.

Witten completed the remaining 25 hours of his studies with the help of the school's Renewing Academic Commitment program.

Even by graduating late, Witten helps improve Tennessee's Academic Progress Report rating with the NCAA.

The report measures eligibility and retention of student athletes for every program at every Division I school. Programs risk losing scholarships and other restrictions if they're not graduating enough athletes.

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BLACKBURN, England (AP) — New Blackburn coach Paul Ince doesn't want to be the only black manager in the Premier League.

“I think there should be more black players encouraged to go into management,” said Ince, who was introduced at Ewood Park on Tuesday. He is the first black Englishman to manage in the Premier League.

“(My appointment) is very important for black players who want to go into coaching and management,” he said. “Maybe the likes of Les Ferdinand and Sol Campbell will do so in the future.”

Ince was also England's first black captain, leading the national side on Instant Approval Credit Cards a 1993 tour of the United States.

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Source: USA Today (Original Article)

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If it was difficult to swallow $4-a-gallon for gas, try digesting $8 — the current price you’ll pay at some car rental locations if you return your vehicle without a full tank.

A USA TODAY survey of eight car rental companies found prices of $7.99, or $8, a gallon at all 10 airports surveyed. The prices were levied upon renters who return a car without a full tank of gas or don’t prepay for a full tank at the car rental company’s set price.

CHART: Rental car gas prices at airports around the USA

CHART: Rental car gas prices at airports around the USA

The airports surveyed were Boston, Chicago O’Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, New York JFK, San Francisco, Seattle-Tacoma and Reagan Washington National.

The biggest rental car companies charge the most when customers don’t refuel a vehicle or agree to the prepay option. Avis and Budget say most customers refuel their vehicles, and auto rental consultant Neil Abrams agrees that’s what’s happening throughout the industry. But only a small percentage choose to prepay, and “many” renters return vehicles without refueling, Abrams says.

For those renters, Hertz charges $7.99 at all 10 airports in USA TODAY’s survey. Budget charges $8 at three airports, and Avis charges $7.99 or $8 at four.

Enterprise has the least expensive prices, charging less than $6 a gallon at each of the 10 airports. Every other company, including Alamo, Dollar, National and Thrifty, charges $6 a gallon or more at five or more of the 10 airports.

At $8 a gallon, returning a midsize car such as a Toyota Camry with nearly an empty tank could cost more than $145. For a sport-utility vehicle such as a Ford Explorer, the charge could ANZ Gold be about $180.

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Source: USA Today (Original Article)

  Cars  Auto
Financing  Event
Tickets  Jobs  Real
Estate  Online
Degrees  Business Opportunities
Shopping 

If it was difficult to swallow $4-a-gallon for gas, try digesting $8 — the current price you’ll pay at some car rental locations if you return your vehicle without a full tank.

A USA TODAY survey of eight car rental companies found prices of $7.99, or $8, a gallon at all 10 airports surveyed. The prices were levied upon renters who return a car without a full tank of gas or don’t prepay for a full tank at the car rental company’s set price.

CHART: Rental car gas prices at airports around the USA

CHART: Rental car gas prices at airports around the USA

The airports surveyed were Boston, Chicago O’Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, New York JFK, San Francisco, Seattle-Tacoma and Reagan Washington National.

The biggest rental car companies charge the most when customers don’t refuel a vehicle or agree to the prepay option. Avis and Budget say most customers refuel their vehicles, and auto rental consultant Neil Abrams agrees that’s what’s happening throughout the industry. But only a small percentage choose to prepay, and “many” renters return vehicles without refueling, Abrams says.

For those renters, Hertz charges $7.99 at all 10 airports in USA TODAY’s survey. Budget charges $8 at three airports, and Avis charges $7.99 or $8 at four.

Enterprise has the least expensive prices, charging less than $6 a gallon at each of the 10 airports. Every other company, including Alamo, Dollar, National and Thrifty, charges $6 a gallon or more at five or more of the 10 airports.

At $8 a gallon, returning a midsize car such as a Toyota Camry with nearly an empty tank could cost more than $145. For a sport-utility vehicle such as a Ford Explorer, the charge could Free Credit Cards be about $180.

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Source: MiamiHerald.com (Original Article)

• PRINCETON

A burglar tried to pry open a sliding glass door at a house in the 23800 block of Southwest 106th Place between 8 a.m. and 11:15 p.m. June 5. Damage was estimated at $300.

• LEISURE CITY

A burglar removed a window and damaged kitchen cabinets at a house in the 30200 block of Southwest 158th Place between 6:30 p.m. June 4 and 1:30 a.m. June 7. Damage was estimated at $100.

A thief stole a hunting knife from a 1992 Ford Ranger in the 28900 block of Southwest 134th Court between 10:15 p.m. May 27 and 5:30 a.m. May 28. The knife was valued at $60.

• HOMESTEAD

A burglar pried open the sliding glass door of a house in the 2400 block of Southwest 14th Street, making off with hurricane shutters valued at $1,500 between noon May 31 and 7 a.m. June 2.

• PINECREST

A burglar stole shutters, valued at $3,500, from a house in the 11300 block of Southwest 64th Court between noon May 31 and 1 p.m. June 3.

A thief smashed the window of a 2008 Chevrolet in the 11600 block of South Dixie Highway, making off with a laptop computer valued at $1,500 at 1 p.m. June 3.

• FAIRWAY HEIGHTS

A thief stole a 2008 Honda motorcycle in the 11200 block of Southwest 157th Street between 8 p.m. June 7 and 2:15 a.m. June 8.

• WEST PERRINE

A thief stole a 2002 Dodge Caravan in the 10800 block of Southwest 173rd Terrace between 3 and 3:30 a.m. June 6.

• CUTLER RIDGE

Thieves stole four carpets, $3, a car jack and two pairs of sunglasses after breaking a window on a 2000 Toyota Tacoma in the 11000 block of Southwest 200th Street between 10:30 p.m. May 26 and 7 a.m. May 27. The stolen items were valued at $160. Damage was estimated at $300.

A thief stole a purse, a wallet and credit cards from an unlocked 2003 Mercedes-Benz at the corner of 207th Street and South Dixie Highway between 8 and STUDIO 60 ON THE SUNSET STRIP dvd 11:30 a.m. June 8. The stolen …continue reading

Source: Edmunds.com/Inside Line (Original Article)

Date posted: 06-16-2008

TORRANCE, Calif. — The 2009 Toyota Tacoma’s pricing will range from $15,855 for the base regular-cab model with a four-cylinder engine to $27,760 for a top-of-the-line double-cab long-bed Tacoma with a V6, Toyota has announced. The Japanese automaker noted that “the overall average MSRP for all Tacoma models increases $1,104, or 5.1 percent” for 2009.

The aforementioned prices include a $685 destination charge. The 2009 Tacoma is on sale now.

The ‘09 Tacoma gets a mild freshening with an argent-painted grille, LED taillamps and four new color choices. All models are equipped with vehicle stability control and traction control as standard equipment for 2009. Other new standard features include an automatic limited-slip differential, roll-sensing curtain and seat side airbags as well as front active headrests.

The cabin gets what Toyota calls a “new and enhanced standard equipment audio system.” All models have AM/FM radio, auxiliary audio input, MP3-capable CD player and satellite radio capability.

What this means to you: Even as truck and SUV sales sag in general, expect to pay a bit St George Platinum more for the 2009 Toyota Tacoma. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent

Source: MiamiHerald.com (Original Article)

• MIAMI GARDENS

Burglars took an air handler, an air conditioner and an electric meter after breaking a sliding glass door at a vacant condominium in the 17600 block of Northwest 25th Avenue and spraying a fire extinguisher on the walls between noon May 12 and 2 p.m. May 26. The stolen items were valued at $5,001. Damage was estimated at $60.

A burglar searched a house in the 4000 block of Northwest 187th Terrace after breaking a window with a brick between noon and 5:30 p.m. May 26, but took nothing.

A vandal broke a lock on the front door of a house in the 2800 block of Northwest 191st Street and stayed in the house between noon Feb. 1 and 2 p.m. May 27. Police found evidence of spoiled food and urine. Damage was estimated at $100.

A burglar broke a door latch at a vacant house in the 3300 block of Northwest 209th Terrace between noon May 10 and 3 p.m. May 27. Damage was estimated at $10.

• OPA-LOCKA

A thief drove away with a 1995 Ford Econoline in the 400 block of Fisherman Street at 4 p.m. May 28.

A thief made off with a 2004 Dodge Intrepid in the 700 block of West Drive between 7 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. May 27.

• GLADEVIEW

A thief drove away with a 1994 Nissan Sentra in the 1800 block of Northwest 69th Terrace between 9 and 9:45 p.m. May 22.

• BROWNSVILLE

A burglar tried to break an impact-resistant window at a house in the 3100 block of Northwest 42nd Street between 7 a.m. and midnight May 17.

• LIBERTY CITY

Police arrested a man on a charge of burglary after he broke into a house in the 1100 block of Northwest 55th Street May 2.

• ALLAPATTAH

Thieves broke into a construction site at 1600 NW 39th St. May 7.

Thieves made off with nine awnings and an air conditioning unit valued at $4,400 from a house in the 1100 block of Northwest 49th Street between April 16 Business Credit Cards and April 22.

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Daily estimates she saves between $50 and $60 per trip by frequenting the discount grocer.

Rising food prices have sent more South Sound shoppers looking for deals.

As a result, local discount and surplus grocery stores have seen a noticeable uptick in business, they say. The stores specialize in selling manufacturers’ surplus food. And if you don’t mind eating cereal with Christmas packaging in June or a bag of chips that’s near its better-if-eaten-by date, then you can save some serious cash.

“We’re seeing a lot more first-time shoppers,” said Lyn Lowe, who owns the Grocery Outlet on Sixth Avenue with her husband, Ken. “There’s more people coming in saying, ‘We’ve got to figure out how to make this budget work.’”

FOOD PRICES SPIKE

You may not be buying more, but your total grocery bill has likely increased over the past year.

Food prices across the country spiked by more than 4 percent in 2007, the biggest jump in 17 years. And they’re set to escalate another 6 percent in 2008, though some items, including eggs and milk, have gone up much more.

Several factors are driving the price increases, according to Brian Todd, president of The Food Institute, a New Jersey-based food industry information service. High fuel prices make food more expensive to transport, the devalued dollar has ramped up U.S. exports of food, and more of the corn crop is being used to produce ethanol.

“It’s been the perfect storm,” Todd said.

To weather it, shoppers are finding ways to stretch their budget.

For many, that means frequenting grocery stores that specialize in discount or liquidated food.

California-based Grocery Outlet has seen the number of customers grow at its 124 stores and has seen their hauls increase. The latter is likely due to shoppers consolidating Frequent Flyer Cards grocery trips – going less frequently …continue reading