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Home Mechanic – South Platte Sentinel
Susan Davis When Ben and I got married, he was working as a mechanic. The money was no good, but the side benefit was that he could do all the repairs on our vehicles which saved us some money. Later, Ben changed careers and became a machinist, and he earned a much better income. Now …
Paul F. Gill, 77, formerly of Northborough and Shrewsbury Paul F. Gill, 77, formerly of Northborough and Shrewsbury
worcester – Paul Francis Gill, 77, of Worcester, MA and formerly of Shrewsbury and Northborough, died June 25, 2022. Son of Ruth (Mealey) and W. Harold Gill, Paul was born in Boston and grew up in Shrewsbury, near famous Dean Park and General Artemas Ward House. Legend has it that the general’s far-sighted father chose …
How safe are Amtrak trains as transportation?
Amtrak’s Southwest Chief Train was derailed Monday afternoon, June 27, 2022, after colliding with a dump truck at an intersection northeast of Kansas City near the town of Mendon, killing several people and causing dozens of injuries. Jill Toyoshiba [email protected] READ MORE Amtrak train derailed in Missouri An Amtrak train traveling from Los Angeles to …
CAR T cells show faster transduction time in multiple myeloma
June 28, 2022 1 minute watch Source/Disclosures Published by: Source: Healio Interview Disclosures: Krishnan reports leadership roles at Sutro Biopharma; funding of research at his institution by Janssen; consultant/advisory roles with Bristol Myers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline and Janssen; speaker bureau roles with Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline and Takeda; and the shareholding of …
Obituary: Dana M. Lord – Lewiston Sun Journal
Dana M. Lord MECHANIC FALLS – Dana M. Lord of Mechanic Falls passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Norway Rehabilitation and Living Center with her son Linwood by her side. The third son of Myron and Hazel Herrick Lord, he was born in North Waterford on August 4, 1929. Dana is a graduate …
The ubiquity of open source security may be its downfall
Software developers today have their own supply chains, assembling code by combining existing open source components with their unique code. While this leads to increased productivity and innovation, it has also created significant security issues. Open-source security could be a victim of its own success, according to a new study by developer security vendor Snyk …
SK Telecom expands autonomous pilot area to test advanced intelligent transportation system
[Courtesy of SK Telecom] SEOUL — In a pilot area to test autonomous vehicles, SK Telecom, one of South Korea’s leading mobile operators, will test an advanced intelligent transportation system that connects vehicles, pedestrians and traffic infrastructure with the 5G. SK Telecom (SKT) has extended a pilot driving area for autonomous vehicles in Sangam, a …
Jay Leno was spotted watching some pre-show classics at the Ridgefield Playhouse
Oh, that’s just JAY LENO hanging out in the Ridgefield Playhouse parking lot checking out hot rods (he’s a car enthusiast and collector among other things, follow @LenosGarage). Yes, Executive Director Allison Stockel snapped those photos of Leno admiring classic cars. The iconic comedian and late-night entertainer will perform two shows today (Sunday, June 26) …
Summer Means Suffering: How Workers Survive The Intense Gulf Heat
Dubai – Like millions of other migrant workers in the Gulf, one of the hottest and driest regions in the world, construction worker B. Sajay doesn’t like the summer. “We work at very high temperatures, that’s the nature of our work. And yes, we are suffering from very hot weather,” the Indian national told AFP …
Kenyan auto insurers on site facing late payment
By VINCENT OWINO The regulator charged with policing the competition landscape in Kenya has taken action against 18 insurance companies found guilty of delaying payments to motor vehicle appraisers and repairers. The intervention of the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) will see small businesses receive at least $323,349 (Ksh 38 million) that insurance companies delayed …
Coastal Investment Advisors Inc. acquires 854 shares of First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF (NASDAQ: FTXR)
Coastal Investment Advisors Inc. increased its holdings of First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF (NASDAQ: FTXR – Get Rating) shares by 5.4% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 16,588 shares of the company after purchasing an additional 854 shares during the period. Coastal Investment Advisors Inc.’s holdings in First Trust Nasdaq Transportation …
Car show fundraiser to help Huntsville nonprofit purchase basketball sports chairs
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – Chase Woods is on a mission. He was born with a form of muscular dystrophy, but that didn’t stop him from enjoying the sport. Chase played wheelchair basketball and is now a coach. Now he wants to make sure other people with physical disabilities can join a team and compete. “That’s …
The Best Video Game Characters Who Are Mechanics
Video game mechanics are characters you’ll want to keep around with their useful abilities, as they can craft and repair many machines. Whether it’s a new mode of transportation or a powerful weapon upgrade, these mechanics prove what’s so great about their chosen profession. Related: Iconic Game Characters Who Wear Sunglasses Despite sharing this key …
“I learn something new with every trip”
Photo by Fabio De Paola. When 28-year-old Faizan Ahmed isn’t driving with Uber, he’s studying at university in hopes of running his own real estate and real estate business. Ahmed lives in Birmingham but is originally from Pakistan and moved to the UK when he was just 18 to gain more qualifications. To make ends …
Why are carjackings on the rise? Police say thieves are looking for fast transportation
4:33 p.m. | Wednesday, June 22, 2022 The northwest suburb of Twin Cities has seen an increase in carjackings this year. There have been nine cases in Brooklyn Park, five in Golden Valley, five in Brooklyn Center, three in Plymouth and one in Robbinsdale. The latest armed carjacking happened in Brooklyn Park. City police were …
Auto show to benefit a group of sick catskill students | Greene County
CATSKILL — The annual Greene County Cruisers car show has special significance this year as it will raise funds for Nahviya Chapple, 18, of Catskill High School, one day after graduating from high school. Chapple is undergoing treatment for B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, with the classic car show taking place at Cairo’s Angelo Canna Park on …
Senior Shop Mechanic – BikeBiz
Richard Setter 06/21/2022 job description Clapham Cycle is a cycle shop, born out of a cycling club with an active community of enthusiasts. We are looking for an experienced Senior Shop Mechanic to join our friendly, ambitious and talented team. …
Payne County deputy involved in sinking while responding to another collision | New
While responding to an injury collision on State Highway 51 and Prairie Road, a Payne County deputy ran into wreckage at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Perkins Road Monday night. Multiple first responders were dispatched Monday evening to the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Perkins Road for a collision with two vehicles. By Ashlynd …
Maine Offshore Wind Roadmap Supply Chain, Workforce, Ports and Marine Transportation Working Group Meeting #16
MAINE, June 27 – Governor’s Office of Energy Back to full schedule of meetings Date: June 27, 2022 Start time: 12:00 p.m. Location: Virtual meeting. Please register using the link provided. Description/purpose of the meeting: This is a virtual meeting of the Maine Offshore Wind Roadmap Supply Chain, Labor, Ports and Shipping Working Group. The …
A Father’s Day tradition: Vintage car show in Brea brings fathers and families together
The dads and locals of Brea had the chance to enjoy a Father’s Day tradition on Sunday. The 29th annual Cruising Brea Classic Car Show took place in downtown Brea on Sunday, where classic car fans and owners could walk down Brea Boulevard and check out hundreds of classic automobiles in mint condition. look at …
High fuel prices are accelerating demand for electric cars in Jordan
AMMAN — Demand for electric cars has soared with a 40% increase since the start of 2022. “The increase in demand is due to the global increase in fuel prices,” Salameh Jabali, a representative of the vehicle and vehicle parts sector at the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC), told The Jordan Times. . Jabali said …
Florida Public Transportation Encourages Drivers to Say ‘No’ to High Gas Prices
APPROVE MONEY FOR THIS TODAY TRANSIT NATIONWIDE CELEBRATES PUMP DRAIN. IN AN EFFORT TO ENCOURAGE MORE PEOPLE TO Ditch THEIR CARS AND TAKE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INSTEAD OF HEER IN SOUTH FLORIDA PALM. TRAN IS TODAY OFFERING AN INCENTIVE TO GET MORE PEOPLE ON THEIR TRAINS AND BUSES ALL DAY CANET G RIDERS UNLIMITED FREE IF …
What Happens When You Enter A State Of Burnout In Street Fighter 6 And Why You Should Avoid It At All Costs
Street Fighter 6’s gameplay will be heavily based on its central mechanic, the Drive System, which asks players to effectively balance the use of their precious Drive meter for offensive and defensive maneuvers. Spend (or lose) a little too much of …
Rose B. Simpson thinks in clay
ESPAÑOLA, NM – Artist Rose B. Simpson sat in her 1985 Chevy El Camino inside her metal shop, trying to get the car started. She opened the hood, turned on the ignition, then lightly pressed the accelerator pedal. After repeating this several times, the car began to rumble loudly. It wasn’t her everyday car, but …
Job Alert: Vacancies in law enforcement, transportation, etc.
JOB TITLE: Research project analyst WORKPLACE: Little Rock, AR EXPECTED STARTING SALARY: $36,154.98 SUMMARY: The Research Project Analyst is responsible for researching and providing statistical reports for ongoing and special projects. This position is governed by state and federal law and agency/institution policy. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, …
The Art History “Road Show” Makes The Masters Fun, Meaningful, and Inspirational
SCITUATE – It was the feet of the pharaoh that captivated Mary Sheehan. “His left foot is forward, which is to say he is heading for eternity,” she said, relishing the clue that had just been pointed out to her. “And one of the pharaohs had his wife beside him. She had her arm around …
Wright Flight teaches aviation to middle school students
NEW PHILADELPHIA — John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, learned to fly at Harry Clever Field. On Saturday, 13 middle school students walked in the path of the late US Marine Corps astronaut, senator, aviator, engineer and businessman as they took control of planes in cloud-strewn blue skies. After:Free nine-week Wright Flight …
3 reasons why we have reached a tipping point for the use of robots in warehouses
The transformative potential of automation has been brought to the fore over the past two years. This has been a saving grace for many industries like hospitality and healthcare, whose operations have been dramatically disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. And now, as these industries and others continue to struggle with historic labor shortages, automation technology …
Korean registry launches class notation for safe shipping of electric vehicles
Korean Register (KR) has developed a new class rating for the safe shipping of electric vehicles, following its collaborative research with major Korean shipping companies and shipyards. The new class notation, called “AFP-C(EV)”, was developed following cooperation with Korean shipyards and a joint research project conducted last year with Hyundai Glovis and G-Marine Service which …
Eliminators Car Club trip to California
In September 2010, the Eliminators Car Club traveled to San Bernadino, California via old Route 66 to attend the 21st Annual Meet. Glenn Steiner and Carl Cooperider spent several weeks planning the trip itinerary. They checked how old the motel was, when it was renovated, how far from the freeway, an aerial view of the …
What is a mechanic’s privilege and how do I get rid of it?
A car lien is a legally binding contract between a lien holder and the person financing the purchase of a new or used vehicle. All financed vehicles have a lien on them, and the bank or financial institution offering the loan is considered the lien holder. Until the borrower repays the loan in full, the …
Out of stock, out of mind
Artwork by Dilek BaykaraCar and driver Excerpt from the June 2022 issue of Car and driver. There was a time when “token shortage” meant the party ran out of Doritos. These days, we know it’s part of a global manufacturing and shipping disruption. The shortage of new vehicles at dealerships has led to a spike …
US lifts covid testing requirement for international flyers
Placeholder while loading article actions International travelers traveling to the United States will no longer need to present proof of a negative coronavirus test before boarding their flights to the United States, a senior Biden administration official said Friday, ending one of the country’s last pandemic-related travel requirements. The requirement will end at 12:01 a.m. …
Old Town Wings & Wheels Car Show Saturday 11
Gus is a barber in the old town. Lance was having his hair cut. And of course they were talking. Speaking of cars. And that turned into talking about having a car show. What would it take? Lance runs the Old Town Airport. Gus is Gus’ hair salon. The first thing they did was recruit …
Trey Lance takes possession of the 49ers quarterback position, without being obsessed with mechanics | Sports
SANTA CLARA — Trey Lance rolled to his right on Tuesday and broke away with a high-speed wobbler that ultimately fell harmless to the ground. Had this been an open game or practice with fans in attendance, there would have been an audible buzz, as it was one of those perfect times for the kind …
AutoZone will build Endwell Hub and hire at least 20 additional workers
A national auto parts retailer plans to establish a distribution center next to an existing Union City store. AutoZone intends to construct the new facility on property adjacent to its current location on East Main Street in Endwell. First General of Southern New York sold the site to AutoZone in March. AutoZone presented plans to …
Portland Transportation Bureau Focuses on ‘Critical Fixes’ for 82nd Avenue
“[We’re] really thinking about what the future of 82nd Avenue should look like…” PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The view of Portland’s growth is no more evident than on 82nd Avenue. When the first sidewalk was laid on the roadway, it was on the outskirts of the city – a four-lane highway connecting the north and …
Motor show returns to Killarney – DiscoverWestman.com
Killarney’s Cruise Night returns after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The main street will be lined with vehicles on Thursday evening of June 9. Keith Kemp is part of the local car club and can’t wait to come back for Cruise Night and see other car enthusiasts and people come out to see …
Mechanic Falls signs agreement to sell building to city; restaurant that should move in
The former medical building at 22 Pleasant St. in Mechanic Falls is under contract for sale by the city to a Portland limited liability company, City Manager Vic Hodgkins announced Tuesday. The city bought it in 2017, planning to move city offices there, but an engineer said in 2018 it was too small. Sun Journal …
Is it a bad idea to change auto insurance?
Nowadays, it seems that everything related to cars costs more. Auto parts are getting more and more expensive, gas prices are skyrocketing day by day and you might have noticed that your car insurance has also increased. In this case, is it a good idea to change auto insurer? Switching auto insurance providers could save …
Transportation Marketing & Sales Association Announces 2022 Trailblazers Award Winners
ORLANDO, Florida., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Transportation Marketing & Sales Association (TMSA) today announced the winners of its inaugural Trailblazers Awards program at the Logistics Marketing & Sales 2022 conference in Orlando. “Thanks to our new awards program and expanded categories, the number of project submissions and nominations exceeded our expectations,” said Courtney …
The Egyptian Daily | Many vintage and modern trucks and cars at the 6th Annual Southside Lumber Show
On a hot summer Saturday morning in Herrin, Illinois, the parking lot in front of Southside Lumber filled with dozens of proud vehicle owners as they gathered to show off their craftsmanship. June 4, 2022 marked the 6th annual car and truck show hosted by Southside, and Barb Waldron, one of the show coordinators, expressed …
Auto mechanic turned medical school graduate doctor at 47 completes residency
Carl Allamby, a former auto mechanic from East Cleveland who made national news when he graduated from medical school at 47, completed his medical residency at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital this weekend . He will soon begin his medical career at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. Allamby grew up in East Cleveland and started …
Despite a very first law on the “right to repair”, there is no easy solution for wheelchair users
Robin Bolduc isn’t the kind of person who takes “no” for an answer, especially when it comes to fixing her husband’s wheelchair. Her husband, Bruce Goguen, 69, is crippled by multiple sclerosis. And without his chair, he would be stuck in his bed, risking developing pneumonia or pressure sores that could lead to sepsis and …
Central 70 Express Lanes open for testing – Colorado Department of Transportation
(The original press release said testing would begin June 7, but the date has been changed to June 7) DENVER— The Colorado Department of Transportation and the Colorado Transportation Investment Office are opening the westbound Central 70 Express Lane for testing starting on Tuesday, June 7 at 5 a.m.. Testing will take place on Interstate …
Military Appreciation Classic Car Show
Teen’s Tune (Ashley) – 6/4Random R&B 38 minutes ago Military Appreciation Classic Car ShowThe American Legion Karl Post 16 and Stockton Marine Corps Club invite you to the 2nd Annual Military Appreciation Classic Car Show at Swenson Park Golf Course. 40 minutes ago Protect your pets from the heatPets are more vulnerable to heat exhaustion …
Global Aerospace’s SM4 aviation safety program offers
Morris Plains, June 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As we ring in the new year, many of us like to think big. How can we have the most impact in the new year? How can we recruit and provide the best people with the best tools, training and motivation to excel? How can we find …
Xpress Mobile Welding Phoenix now offers custom metal
Gilbert, June 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gilbert, Ariz. — Xpress Mobile Welding Phoenix, a Gilbert, AZ-based company, is pleased to announce that it now offers custom metal fabrication services for homes and local businesses in Phoenix and surrounding areas. The various processes of cutting, welding, rolling and bending, metal fabrication are used to create …
Roosevelt Bridge: plans call for wider sidewalks, higher railings, new lighting
Placeholder while loading article actions A multimillion-dollar redesign plan for the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge includes major structural repairs and improvements to pedestrian and bicycle accommodations along the busy route connecting Washington and Northern Virginia. The rehabilitation of the 58-year-old bridge would add wider sidewalks and higher railings, which would “dramatically improve pedestrian and bicycle mobility,” …
The Bristol Press – 16th edition of Cruising Newington scheduled for next week
Connecticut Street Legends hosts many charity car shows, so we went to the source to find out what makes Cruising Newington especially special. Club President Tom Salwocki is looking forward to the 16th edition of Cruising Newington, taking place next Thursday, June 9 from 5-8 p.m. in Market Square, in conjunction with the Newington Chamber …
Swamp dwellers scared after mechanic killed
Dwight Abrahams was killed by carjackers in St Ann MONEAGUE, St Ann – The usually uneventful community of Swamp in Moneague, St Ann was rocked by the shooting death of 50-year-old auto electrician Dwight Abrahams on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. in a neighborhood bar. According to police reports, two men traveling …
Self-driving automakers’ first step to making money isn’t robotaxis
A WeRide robotaxi with medical supplies heads towards Liwan District on June 4, 2021, in southern China’s Guangzhou city. Daily of the Southern Metropolis | Visual Group China | Getty Images BEIJING — While governments may be wary of driverless cars, people want to buy the technology and companies want to cash in. It’s a …
Wednesday Show Info (6/1/22) – Good Day Sacramento
53rd Annual Carson City Motorsports Hangtown Motocross ClassicSaturday June 4Doors open at 7 a.m.Tickets are available at http://www.hangtownmx.com Right Hand Pride Bouquet28968 County Road 26 Wintershttp://www.rightsidehand.onlineInstagram: @rightsidehand READ MORE: 3rd possible case of monkeypox detected in Sacramento County Miz & Mrs Two-Episode Season 3 Premiere onMonday, June 6 at 11 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. ET/PTon …