May, 2010
New Fuel Economy Standards Order Better Mileage For Heavy Trucks
Fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks got tougher in April. Those standards actually were extended into the future on Friday. Plus, better gas mileage for heavy trucks will also be enforced for the first time. President Obama ordered the government to step up fuel economy standards, and he had a group of auto ...
Arlen Specter Election Results Aren’t In His Favor
The mid-term Pennsylvania election results within the primaries have been closely watched, especially the Arlen Specter election results. Last year, Arlen Specter switched to the Democrats after decades as a Republican. Many thought it a knife in the back, and others thought it a sure sign Republicans had become too fanatical to keep moderates around. ...
Payday Loans In Colorado And also the Threat Of HB 1351
Various state legislatures have passed tough paycheck loans regulation in recent months, and now Colorado HB 1351 has made it through after a narrow vote. Progressive States Network reports that HB 1351 caps APR at 45 percent and demands that lenders give borrowers as long as six months to pay back the money borrowed. The ...
What’s The main difference Between 4WD And AWD?
Whether you are in the market for a automobile, SUV or pickup, you've likely encounter this question at one point or an additional: What's the difference between 4WD and AWD? Both distribute power to all four wheels of a standard automobile, as opposed to the standard front- or rear-wheel drive of 2WD automobiles. The power ...
Malamanteau – Defining A New Word
There are numerous reasons new words are created, but "malamanteau" is confounding many people. The definition of this new word may be a little hazy, even if you read the XKCD web comic. However, if you've heard malamanteau as the word of the day at the coffee shop or water cooler, you may be wondering ...
