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Why Did Google Remove The Phone Numbers?

adi205 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:50:17 +0000

Google appears to have removed the phone numbers from map listings (7 Pack) that show in response to local queries. Here’s a typical recent local search result for “dentist, San Francisco”:

Look at that same query this morning. Yes, it’s much cleaner looking but the phone numbers are gone (from all but the Local Listing Ads):

Several things are interesting about it:

The absence of conventional AdWords (this is very interesting and worthy of Source: Screenwerk RSS Feed

Williams F1 signs Barrichello and Hulkenberg for 2010

adi205 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:50:13 +0000

Filed under: Motorsports, Hirings/Firings/Layoffs

Nico Hulkenberg tests the Williams-Toyota FW31 – Click above for high-res image gallery
The latest piece of the intricate puzzle that is the shake-up in drivers for the 2010 Formula One World Championship has come into play as Williams has confirmed its line-up for next season: Replacing Nico Rosberg and Kazuki Nakajima will be Rubens Barrichello and Nico Hulkenberg.
Barrichello is a man who needs no introduction.Source: Autoblog RSS Feed

Buffett Buy of BNSF Jolts Transports out of Malaise

adi205 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:40:38 +0000

The Dow Jones Transportation index shot higher, up about 5%, as railroad stocks surged on the news that Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is buying the Burlington Northern Santa Fe. Transport railroad stocks Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern and CSX are all the biggest contributors to the breakout in the the 20-stock measure higher — besides BNSF, of course, which is up 28%, after the deal news.

The sharp breakout ruptures a down trend that set in on Oct. 20. Some market watchersSource: MarketBeat RSS Feed

Editorial: Henderson’s fuel cell 10X cost comments are out of context

adi205 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:40:25 +0000

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Hydrogen, GM, AutoblogGreen Exclusive

The other day we reported on an interview with General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson published in the Washington Post. While most of the discussion focused on the bailout and bankruptcy, from the perspective of this site, the main items of interest were Henderson’s responses to questions relating the to the cost of the Chevy Volt and hydrogen fuel cells. Much has been made of Henderson saying that the ChevySource: AutoblogGreen RSS Feed

MSI CR610 notebook running on AMD Tigris

adi205 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:06:05 +0000

MSI CR610 notebook running on AMD Tigris

MSI’s upcoming notebook, the CR610, is touted to run on AMD’s Tigris platform alongside an Athlon II processor within. As with all other self-respecting machines after October 22nd, this one will ship with the Windows 7 operating system, featuring up to 4GB RAM, a choice of 250GB, 320GB and 500GB hard drives, an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4200 chipset, Wi-Fi connectivity with an option for Bluetooth, a DVD burner, a 1.3-megapixelSource: Technopress RSS Feed

REPORT: Suzuki to put hydrogen two-wheelers into production

adi205 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:06:02 +0000

Filed under: Hydrogen, Suzuki, On Two Wheels

Suzuki fuel cell concepts at the Tokyo Motor Show – Click above for high-res image gallery
Suzuki and Intelligent Energy have been working on hydrogen fuel cell-powered two-wheelers for the last few years, with the Crosscage, their first public concept, debuting back in 2007 at the Tokyo Motor Show. Then, earlier this year, we heard rumblings that Suzuki hoped to have its first production hydrogen cycle ready within the next 12Source: AutoblogGreen RSS Feed

Chrysler 300C spy shots

adi205 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:57:52 +0000

The first spy shots of the new Chrysler 300 have emerged, among much speculation as to the future of Chrysler models and the collaboration with Fiat. The new Chrysler 300 C is expected to debut sometime in 2010 as the first Chrysler to be produced under the Fiat banner.

The aim is to provide some credible competition for Cadillac and we should see the Chrysler 300 become more luxurious and include additional optional extras. It should be equipped with the new V6Source: EuroCarBlog RSS Feed

Volkswagen launches eco-friendly Scirocco Cup

adi205 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:57:45 +0000

Filed under: Motorsports, Hatchback, Volkswagen, Alternative Fuel

2010 Volkswagen Scirocco Cup – Click above for high-res image gallery
It seems like an odd juxtaposition, but “going green” and motorsports have been increasingly paired together lately. In the United States, the American Le Mans Series initiated the Green X Challenge this past season with a focus on creating the least amount of negative impact on the environment. Winning teams even get trophies made fromSource: Autoblog RSS Feed

BlackBerry Tour2 codenamed BlackBerry essex details and video

adi205 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:04:45 +0000

As usual, CrackBerry Kevin overshadows a new device launch with video of an unreleased BlackBerry. Gotta love it. The BlackBerry Tour2 9650, codenamed essex, is nothing spectacular, and is just the Tour 9630 with a trackpad and WiFi.

This must be incredibly frustrating for those who bought the Tour 9630. It just goes to show that you pay a high price for being an early adopter. If I had to blame someone for this, it would be the carriers. I’m sure RIM would love to have released the Source: BlackBerryCool RSS Feed

Report: General Motors delays Cruze launch by three months

adi205 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:04:31 +0000

Filed under: Chevrolet

2011 Chevrolet Cruze – click above for high-res image gallery
General Motors is desperate to avoid the recall stigma that plagued the first year of North American production of the original Ford Focus a decade ago. That car was recalled five times in the first year to fix early production glitches. The new Chevrolet Cruze had been scheduled to launch production at the company’s Lordstown, Ohio factory in April of next year, but that has now been pushedSource: AutoblogGreen RSS Feed