Beijing lifts ban on electric bikes (The Star Online) THE

Beijing lifts ban on electric bikes (The Star Online)
THE Chinese capital will remove the ban on electric bicycles from Wednesday to ease city traffic, as Beijing becomes increasingly congested due to the fast-rising number of cars on the road.

Aspen Ski Gondolas Sold In 36 Hours (The Denver Channel)
ASPEN, Colo. -- The Aspen Skiing Co. sold 162 of its aging Silver Queen Gondola cars last week in just 36 hours. The cars, sold for $550 each, "went fast," according to spokesman Jeff Hanle.

College's film contest focuses on cell phones (Inside Bay Area)
ITHACA, N.Y. Bigger houses, bigger cars, bigger portions at the local fast food joint. In America, the guiding maxim is to think big. Really big.

Family followed dad into fast lane (Herald Sun)
THE Griffey family has always had a need for speed. Dirt racing was one of Mike Griffey's many passions and he spent much of his time -- and his money -- on fast cars.