Kaine road plan to raise car sales tax? (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Kaine road plan to raise car sales tax? (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Virginians apparently would pay higher taxes when buying cars, trucks and motorcycles under Gov. Timothy M. Kaine's proposed financial fix for beleaguered roads and transit.

Satellite Phone Rentals Now Delivered Same Day in Europe (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
London, England (PRWEB) January 17, 2006 -- With the opening of its London Office, San Diego based All Road Communications is now pleased to announce that it has the ability to deliver satellite phone rentals anywhere in Western Europe the same day they are ordered. Orders must be received by 10am GMT.

Hybrid Vehicle Tax Credit: Like a Raffle?
60,000 is the magic number when it comes to getting that tax credit for purchasing a brand-new hybrid vehicle.
Ann Job

Los Angeles Auto Show Subdued as Automakers Focus on Detroit
The final Los Angeles auto show for January highlights a diverse range of new vehicles.
Ann Job

Manhattan Parking Rates Rival Rents Elsewhere as Garages Vanish (Bloomberg.com)
Jan. 20 (Bloomberg) -- In Manhattan, where three out of four families don't have a car, the other 25 percent now pay as much for parking as many people in other parts of the U.S. spend on rent.

EVENTS (San Jose Mercury News)
Major events San Jose Repertory Theatre's 25th-Anniversary Gala. Mandy Patinkin in concert with Paul Ford. Also available: champagne, hors d'oeuvres, a retrospective program, dining and dancing. 5:30-11 p.m. Saturday. Fairmont Hotel, 170 S. Market St., San Jose. Performance only $50; for other activities call (408) 367-7261.

New center eases car rentals (The Arizona Republic)
Sky Harbor International Airport's new rental car center opens today, and officials are hopeful the new system will be much easier for customers.* Book your trip at travel.azcentral.com

New center eases car rentals (The Arizona Republic)
Sky Harbor International Airport's new rental-car center opens today, and officials are hopeful the new system will be much easier for customers.

COMMENTARY: Cheryl Truman | It's time to account for council spending (Lexington Herald-Leader)
When it comes to detailing how council members spend money, Vice Mayor Mike Scanlon has a good point.

Satellite Phone Rentals Now Delivered Same Day in Europe (PR

Satellite Phone Rentals Now Delivered Same Day in Europe (PR Web)
All Road Communications now offers satellite phone rentals delivered the same day in Europe. [PRWEB Jan 17, 2006]

AUTOMOBILE DONATIONS (Sag Harbor Express)
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New center eases car rentals (The Arizona Republic)
Sky Harbor International Airport's new rental car center opens today, and officials are hopeful the new system will be much easier for customers.* Book your trip at travel.azcentral.com

Proposal Would Put N.Va. Fees In Roads (Washington Post)
RICHMOND, Jan. 19 -- Republican state legislators from Fairfax County said they would submit legislation Friday that could generate up to $300 million a year for Northern Virginia transportation projects without raising gasoline or sales taxes.

2006 NAIAS Coverage
The Official Web Site of the North American International Auto Show.
Editors of MSN Autos

Satellite Phone Rentals Now Delivered Same Day in Europe (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
London, England (PRWEB) January 17, 2006 -- With the opening of its London Office, San Diego based All Road Communications is now pleased to announce that it has the ability to deliver satellite phone rentals anywhere in Western Europe the same day they are ordered. Orders must be received by 10am GMT.

Manhattan Parking Rates Rival Rents Elsewhere as Garages Vanish (Bloomberg.com)
Jan. 20 (Bloomberg) -- In Manhattan, where three out of four families don't have a car, the other 25 percent now pay as much for parking as many people in other parts of the U.S. spend on rent.

Los Angeles Auto Show Subdued as Automakers Focus on Detroit
The final Los Angeles auto show for January highlights a diverse range of new vehicles.
Ann Job

COMMENTARY: Cheryl Truman | It's time to account for council

COMMENTARY: Cheryl Truman | It's time to account for council spending (Lexington Herald-Leader)
When it comes to detailing how council members spend money, Vice Mayor Mike Scanlon has a good point.

New Car Reviews
Featuring new reviews from top auto journalists.
Editors of MSN Autos

2006 NAIAS Coverage
The Official Web Site of the North American International Auto Show.
Editors of MSN Autos

EVENTS (San Jose Mercury News)
Major events San Jose Repertory Theatre's 25th-Anniversary Gala. Mandy Patinkin in concert with Paul Ford. Also available: champagne, hors d'oeuvres, a retrospective program, dining and dancing. 5:30-11 p.m. Saturday. Fairmont Hotel, 170 S. Market St., San Jose. Performance only $50; for other activities call (408) 367-7261.

New center eases car rentals (The Arizona Republic)
Sky Harbor International Airport's new rental car center opens today, and officials are hopeful the new system will be much easier for customers.* Book your trip at travel.azcentral.com

New Car ReviewsFeaturing new reviews from top auto journalists.Editors of

New Car Reviews
Featuring new reviews from top auto journalists.
Editors of MSN Autos

Preview: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Toyota builds a new SUV with strong ties to the past and true off-road capability.
Perry Stern

Sundance Film Festival Travel Tips (ABC News)
Where to Dine, Socialize and Ski During the Events

A+ Truck & Car Rentals, Inc. | www.sdreader.com (San Diego Reader)
Offer expires January 31, 2006. Expiration dates are renewed the last week of each month.

Highlights From the 2006 NAIAS
MSN Autos highlights the eight things you should know about this year's show in Detroit.
Ann Job

New center eases car rentals (The Arizona Republic)
Sky Harbor International Airport's new rental car center opens today, and officials are hopeful the new system will be much easier for customers.* Book your trip at travel.azcentral.com

Welcome to gomerasol.com (Gomerasol.com)
Deals on Air Ticket s at Sherman's Travel Search dozens of sites at once for discount offers on air fare, hotels, cruises, car rentals and more. Sherman's Travel QuickSearch Guide will save you time and money.

The 25 Most Influential Executives, 2004 (Business Travel News)
JANUARY 17, 2005 -- Business travel executives faced a new set of decisions last year, while U.S. government officials resolved some long-standing issues.

Community Hero A Pacifica Tribune Initiative Series (Pacifica Tribune)
Meet Bruce Banco Pacifica volunteer extraordinaire! Bruce Banco is an active community volunteer who is helping on many fronts. He's the current chair of the Pacifica Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission, he's a Pacificans Care board member and he's a member of the Fog Fest committee.

2006 NAIAS CoverageThe Official Web Site of the North American

2006 NAIAS Coverage
The Official Web Site of the North American International Auto Show.
Editors of MSN Autos

Signature Car Rental adds to list of services (The Searcy Daily Citizen)
Kevin Lewis, owner of Signature Car Rental, 1210 East Race Ave., recently added U-Haul, truck and trailer rentals to the services currently available.

Satellite Phone Rentals Now Delivered Same Day in Europe (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
London, England (PRWEB) January 17, 2006 -- With the opening of its London Office, San Diego based All Road Communications is now pleased to announce that it has the ability to deliver satellite phone rentals anywhere in Western Europe the same day they are ordered. Orders must be received by 10am GMT.

The Truth About Fuel Economy Ratings
If your new car's actual fuel mileage does not match the fuel economy numbers on the window sticker, it's not necessarily your car's fault.
Ann Job

Detroit's 'Big Three' Automakers Launch New Incentive Programs
General Motors, Chrysler and Ford announce new programs in efforts to boost slackening year-end sales.
Perry Stern

Welcome to gomerasol.com (Gomerasol.com)
Deals on Air Ticket s at Sherman's Travel Search dozens of sites at once for discount offers on air fare, hotels, cruises, car rentals and more. Sherman's Travel QuickSearch Guide will save you time and money.

New center eases car rentals (The Arizona Republic)
Sky Harbor International Airport's new rental-car center opens today, and officials are hopeful the new system will be much easier for customers.

Satellite Phone Rentals Now Delivered Same Day in Europe (PR Web)
All Road Communications now offers satellite phone rentals delivered the same day in Europe. [PRWEB Jan 17, 2006]

Community Hero - A Pacifica Tribune Initiative Series (Pacifica Tribune)

Community Hero - A Pacifica Tribune Initiative Series (Pacifica Tribune)
Bruce Banco is an active community volunteer who is helping on many fronts. He's the current chair of the Pacifica Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission, he's a Pacificans Care board member and he's a member of the Fog Fest committee.

Welcome to gomerasol.com (Gomerasol.com)
Deals on Air Ticket s at Sherman's Travel Search dozens of sites at once for discount offers on air fare, hotels, cruises, car rentals and more. Sherman's Travel QuickSearch Guide will save you time and money.

2006 NAIAS Coverage
The Official Web Site of the North American International Auto Show.
Editors of MSN Autos

Satellite Phone Rentals Now Delivered Same Day in Europe (PR Web)
All Road Communications now offers satellite phone rentals delivered the same day in Europe. [PRWEB Jan 17, 2006]

IIHS's Top 10 Safety Picks
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety picks the ten safest cars of the 2006 model year.
Perry Stern

In Brief: Buyout of IT services firm ACS falls through (InfoWorld)
( InfoWorld ) - IT services outsourcing company Affiliated Computer Services (ACS) said a sale of the company is no longer being considered. ACS had been in discussions with a group of private equity investors that made an unsolicited offer for the company. ACS has also been considering other ways to boost shareholder value, including a recapitalization proposal. But ACS has rejected both

Test Drive: Project Gotham Racing 3
Editors at MSN Autos take Microsoft's latest driving game out for a spin.
Perry Stern

The Truth About Fuel Economy Ratings
If your new car's actual fuel mileage does not match the fuel economy numbers on the window sticker, it's not necessarily your car's fault.
Ann Job

Signature Car Rental adds to list of services (The Searcy Daily Citizen)
Kevin Lewis, owner of Signature Car Rental, 1210 East Race Ave., recently added U-Haul, truck and trailer rentals to the services currently available.

Winter Driving Tips From the Experts
Winter conditions can be challenging for drivers of all skill levels. The editor of Sympatico / MSN Autos Canada offers sound advice from the Great White North.
Marc Lachapelle, with Gerry Malloy for Sympatico / MSN Autos Canada

Satellite Phone Rentals Now Delivered Same Day in Europe (PR

Satellite Phone Rentals Now Delivered Same Day in Europe (PR Web)
All Road Communications now offers satellite phone rentals delivered the same day in Europe. [PRWEB Jan 17, 2006]

As the year-end bounty rolls in, a $1,350 car rental is an option (Houston Chronicle)
Winter is usually the slow season at Gotham Dream Cars, the time when luxurious Bentleys and 400-horsepower Ferraris sit idle. But not this year. Rentals of its "ultra-high end" exotic cars are roaring, thanks to mild weather and Wall Street's record 2005 bonuses, said Noah Lehmann-Haupt, the Manhattan company's president.

In the lap of luxury (Milford Daily News)
Gov. Mitt Romney was often criticized for frequent out-of-state trips last year. Recently filed reports reveal his campaign spared no expense, staying at some of the nation s finest hotels.

How Will America's Big Two Automakers Survive?
After decades of market share losses, look for a leaner and more focused Big Two.
Ann Job

Signature Car Rental adds to list of services (The Searcy Daily Citizen)
Kevin Lewis, owner of Signature Car Rental, 1210 East Race Ave., recently added U-Haul, truck and trailer rentals to the services currently available.

Senior Discounts Are Still Plentiful (Hartford Courant)
The announcement last week that many ski resorts were cutting back on popular senior discount programs dismayed older skiers and raised a larger question.

A late New Year's resolution - Go alternative (BusinessWeek)
This is my first blog post for Business Week and right at the top I ll tell you that I encourage your feedback, either at the bottom of my entry or on your own blog.

For Rent (The Kentucky Kernel)
!!! OUTSTANDING VALUE, 4-plex apts. Fully furnished. Private entrances, off-street parking. 1 block from shopping center. 10 min. drive to campus. CALL 277-9012 for year leases.

2006 NAIAS Coverage
The Official Web Site of the North American International Auto Show.
Editors of MSN Autos

A+ Truck & Car Rentals, Inc. | www.sdreader.com (San Diego Reader)
Offer expires January 31, 2006. Expiration dates are renewed the last week of each month.

Welcome to gomerasol.com (Gomerasol.com) Deals on Air Ticket s at

Welcome to gomerasol.com (Gomerasol.com)
Deals on Air Ticket s at Sherman's Travel Search dozens of sites at once for discount offers on air fare, hotels, cruises, car rentals and more. Sherman's Travel QuickSearch Guide will save you time and money.

A+ Truck & Car Rentals, Inc. | www.sdreader.com (San Diego Reader)
Offer expires January 31, 2006. Expiration dates are renewed the last week of each month.

DVDs still scratching consumers' video itch (Peoria Journal Star)
Complete local and regional news, local business directory including restaurants, local classifieds and Central Illinois information.

Signature Car Rental adds to list of services (The Searcy Daily Citizen)
Kevin Lewis, owner of Signature Car Rental, 1210 East Race Ave., recently added U-Haul, truck and trailer rentals to the services currently available.

IIHS's Top 10 Safety Picks
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety picks the ten safest cars of the 2006 model year.
Perry Stern

A late New Year's resolution - Go alternative (BusinessWeek)
This is my first blog post for Business Week and right at the top I ll tell you that I encourage your feedback, either at the bottom of my entry or on your own blog.

Detroit's 'Big Three' Automakers Launch New Incentive Programs
General Motors, Chrysler and Ford announce new programs in efforts to boost slackening year-end sales.
Perry Stern

As the year-end bounty rolls in, a $1,350 car rental is an option (Houston Chronicle)
Winter is usually the slow season at Gotham Dream Cars, the time when luxurious Bentleys and 400-horsepower Ferraris sit idle. But not this year. Rentals of its "ultra-high end" exotic cars are roaring, thanks to mild weather and Wall Street's record 2005 bonuses, said Noah Lehmann-Haupt, the Manhattan company's president.

Investor interest in Indian travel sites takes off (Reuters via

Investor interest in Indian travel sites takes off (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
An Indian online travel firm founded by the creators of Ebookers will launch this year, tapping investor interest in a sector that stands to benefit both from India's economic growth and rising stature as a tourist destination.

The 25 Most Influential Executives, 2004 (Business Travel News)
JANUARY 17, 2005 -- Business travel executives faced a new set of decisions last year, while U.S. government officials resolved some long-standing issues.

Satellite Phone Rentals Now Delivered Same Day in Europe (PR Web)
All Road Communications now offers satellite phone rentals delivered the same day in Europe. [PRWEB Jan 17, 2006]

Investor interest in Indian travel sites takes off (Reuters via

Investor interest in Indian travel sites takes off (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
An Indian online travel firm founded by the creators of Ebookers will launch this year, tapping investor interest in a sector that stands to benefit both from India's economic growth and rising stature as a tourist destination.

The 25 Most Influential Executives, 2004 (Business Travel News)
JANUARY 17, 2005 -- Business travel executives faced a new set of decisions last year, while U.S. government officials resolved some long-standing issues.

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING BIRTHDAY EVENTS (San Jose Mercury News)
Celebration of Economic Human Rights. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A picnic will be held outside or inside the church, depending on the weather. 11:30 a.m. today First Christian Church, 80 S. First St., San Jose. Free.

Top Luxury Cars on MSN AutosThe most popular luxury cars

Top Luxury Cars on MSN Autos
The most popular luxury cars on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle pages during the third quarter of 2005.
compiled by MSN Autos

Northern Ireland, Pleasures and pursuits (Denver Post) ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland, Pleasures and pursuits (Denver Post)
ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland -- My son Alex guided our 17-foot motorboat between islands and into the open water of Upper Lough Erne while my wife, Katherine, and I sat in front, watching the serene reed-covered shoreline pass by. Swans glided. Cows grazed.

Signature Car Rental adds to list of services (The Searcy

Signature Car Rental adds to list of services (The Searcy Daily Citizen)
Kevin Lewis, owner of Signature Car Rental, 1210 East Race Ave., recently added U-Haul, truck and trailer rentals to the services currently available.

High-density proposal raises fears among neighbors (North County Times)
TEMECULA ---- When Lisa Musick moved to Temecula 16 years ago from Orange County, she thought she was in heaven. There were barely any people around and there was a lot of open space.

Wichita (The Wichita Eagle)
Wichita Allen Lofland, 10817 W. Kellogg, $45,888, roof, Larry Booze Roofing. American Family Mutual Insurance, 7335 W. Taft, $40,000, alteration, Don Klausmeyer Construction.

IIHS's Top 10 Safety Picks
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety picks the ten safest cars of the 2006 model year.
Perry Stern

Super rentals (Oakland Press)
Birmingham resident Chris Kuczynski hopes he isn't home during Super Bowl week. The 35-year-old patent attorney has listed his three-bedroom ranch on the Internet site, Craig's List, hoping to get at least $5,000 in rent for his home from Feb. 2-5, when the big game comes to Detroit.

Preview: 2006 Porsche Cayman S
Porsche's new mid-engine coupe builds on the Boxster S, but kicks it up a notch in the performance department.
Mike Meredith

AUTOMOBILE DONATIONS (Sag Harbor Express)
AAA RATED DONATION. DONATE YOUR CAR, Boat or Real Estate. IRS Tax Deductible Free Pick-Up/ Tow Any Model/ Condition. Help

As the year-end bounty rolls in, a $1,350 car rental is an option (Houston Chronicle)
Winter is usually the slow season at Gotham Dream Cars, the time when luxurious Bentleys and 400-horsepower Ferraris sit idle. But not this year. Rentals of its "ultra-high end" exotic cars are roaring, thanks to mild weather and Wall Street's record 2005 bonuses, said Noah Lehmann-Haupt, the Manhattan company's president.

What's happening (St. Petersburg Times)
Two Pasco-Hernando Community College graduates prove it is never too late to earn a degree. Dominick A. Ruggiero , 72, of Spring Hill and Patricia Morris , 62, of New Port Richey were among the winter graduates at PHCC.