Many major cities have seen a decline in driving over the past few years. The reasons for this are varied, but if it’s a continuing trend, it’s going to mean drastic changes for the way we shape our cities.
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Chocolate-Covered Bacon on a Stick? More Fair Food in 2011 | KHGI-TV
State Fair Facilities Director Jaime Parr said, “We have a few chocolate dipped items that are definitely new this year — chocolate-covered cheese curls, chocolate-covered potato chips, chocolate-covered Rice Krispy treats on a stick of course.”
They do things differently in the heartland – Ed.
Most Ticketed Cars | Yahoo! Autos
But before we begin the list of the worst behaved vehicles, a rundown of the good guys. The top five “cautious vehicles,” that is, the ones with the lowest percentage of violations, are:
- 5. Buick Lacrosse sedan
- 4. Kia Spectra sedan
- 3. Chevrolet C/K 3500/2500
- 2. Mazda Tribute SUV
- 1. Buick Ranier SUV
Yes, least ticketed and most boring. – Ed.
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A Letter from Rupert Murdoch | Andy Borowitz – The Borowitz Report
A Letter from Rupert Murdoch
Where I Stand on the News Corporation Scandal
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Dear Friends,
As details of the scandal surrounding my company, News Corporation, have emerged in recent days – including employees hacking into mobile phones and bribing the police – my defense has been consistent: I had no idea what was going on.
Now, I’m sure many of you are wondering, how could I, Rupert Murdoch, one of the most powerful men in the world, have no idea what is going on? The answer, my friends, is simple: I get all of my information from my own newspapers. If you relied on News of the World, The Sun, and The New York Post for your information, I can assure you that you wouldn’t have a clue what was going on, either.
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Weekly Economic Update | LAEDC
THIS WEEK’S HEADLINES:
- Revised Estimates for Q1-2011 U.S. Corporate Profits
- California’s Home Resales Decline by 14.4% in May
- New Home Construction in May
- May Permit Values for Nonresidential Construction
- Spending on Travel & Tourism Slows in 1st Quarter
- World Trade
- Update on Japan
- Events of Interest
- July 20, 2011: Mid-year Economic Forecast
How To Dig Out After A Long Weekend | Fast Company
Ah, the joy of long holiday weekends. They re-energize, revitalize and send you back to work… feeling you like you’ve slept in late and got a term paper due at noon. The reasons for this are unclear–vacations are planned for, coworkers notified to pick up the slack, email generally avoided–but just one extra day off can throw your entire week out of sync.
There are ways to enjoy the long weekends without paying for it on the other end. Here are a few tips to help you avoid emergency maneuvers on your way back to the office.
Seven Problems a Recovery Won’t Fix – Umair Haque – Harvard Business Review
It’s time to stop looking for “recovery” (as in ways to resurrect this drooling zombie of an industrial economy) and start seeding transformation (as in building a 21st century economy, that turns most or all of the toxic dynamics above upside down). It’s time to stop thinking about getting back to yesterday’s prosperity — and time to start thinking about how to get past it.
Congress takes aim at 401(k)s | Bankrate.com
The Congressional Joint Committee on Taxation and the Treasury Department’s Office of Tax Analysis conclude that these retirement planning programs will cost the federal government about $600 billion in lost revenue over the next five years.
Robert Sayegh, Delta Passenger, Kicked Off Plane For Using F-Word – AOL Travel News
Robert Sayegh was flying back from his cousin’s wedding on Sunday on a Delta flight, when, while complaining about a delay, he used the F-word to a fellow passenger and was promptly kicked off the flight.
If this is the new criteria, I will never be able to fly again – Ed.
Weekly Economic Update | LAEDC
THIS WEEK’S HEADLINES:
- May 2011: A Weak Month for California Payrolls
- SoCal Home Sales and Prices: Sharp Decline in May
- California’s Budget Position in May
- May Port Figures – 18 Consecutive Months of Growth
- Update on Japan
- Core Consumer Prices Rise at Faster Pace in May
- Advancing Wholesale Prices Slow in May
- Events of Interest
- July 20, 2011: Mid-year Economic Forecast
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