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October 2011

A Little Horror Exorcise

On Friday, Bob Hoose posted about why our society has a collective yen for horror flicks. It is a curious phenomenon: None of us love to hear something go bump in the night—particularly if it’s an unexplained bump in your hall closet. But things that go bump on screen? We love it.   The reasons, [...]

Reports: October auto sales expected to be best since 2009 ‘Cash for Clunkers’ program

Edmunds.com’s Auto Observer reports new vehicle sales reached an annual selling rate of 13.4 million this month.

Dual Dilemmas at Honda (10/31/11)

Dual Dilemmas at Honda (10/31/11)

World’s Largest Shippers Commit to Sustainability Initiatives

Fifteen of the biggest shipping companies have agreed to a plan of action to address emissions, energy consumption, and life-cycle impact — all with a goal of significantly cutting emissions from the industry by 2040.

On Our Radar: Another Energy Bankruptcy

The failure of Beacon Power, which received a federal loan guarantee, could add to criticism of the Obama administration’s green energy financing.

Halloween and the 95 Points that Changed the World

In contrast to Halloween, few people will be celebrating “Reformation Day” today, the official anniversary of Martin Luther posting his “95 Theses” on the door of the Church of All Saints in Wittenberg, Germany. (The document was officially titled the

Movie Monday: Puss in Boots

Leave it to a swashbuckling, animated cat to do a little trick-or-treating this Halloween weekend. Puss in Boots, a spinoff from DreamWorks’ Shrek series, flouted conventional wisdom by knocking off the more Halloween-centric Paranormal Activity 3 and treating moviegoers with some surprisingly family friendly fare.   Of course, one could argue that everyone who wanted [...]

GM announces $385M investment at Romulus plant for new fuel efficient engine

General Motors Co. will invest $385 million into its Romulus Engine plant to prepare it for production of a new fuel efficient engine program. The investment will create or retain 320 jobs at the Metro Detroit plant, according to officials.

Honda’s Troubles Mount (10/31/11)

Honda takes hit, braces for N.A. glitches; Ford fights distraction

Fingerprint Sensors target battery-powered mobile ID devices.

Designed to meet and exceed FIPS 201 PIV Image Quality Specification, U.are.U® 5100 Series produces 500 and 1,000 dpi fingerprint images in ANSI and ISO/IEC standard formats. Optical technology has hard glass, IP64-rated imaging surface that is sealed against dust and liquids. As finger approaches sensors, blue landing lights help guide user for accurate scans. [...]