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Tuesday, July 01, 2008 |
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The roads that bind us
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Traffic-related injuries and deaths come at a
staggering cost to society—especially in developing countries like
the Philippines
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WE are all road users. Poor education, general
misconceptions and a low level of awareness have led many Filipinos
to mistakenly believe that the issue of road safety impacts only on
vehicle owners. But the fact is everybody who uses the streets—be
they pedestrians, motorists, peddlers, beggars and the like—all
have a stake in the issue, and the lack of knowledge in this regard
comes at a staggering cost to lives and the economy.
The numbers tell part of the sad story. Figures
cited by the United Nations (UN) Development Account, which is
tasked with improving road safety worldwide, put traffic-related
deaths at 1.2 million a year and injuries at more than 40 million
globally. The UN considers it a public health crisis on the same
scale as AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis.
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O T H E R R E P O R T S
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Goodyear relives glorious motor sports history
by showcasing Ford GT
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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company recently announced it had
acquired one of only 2,011 Ford GT (2006 model) units existing in
the world to relive one of racing history’s glorious partnerships.
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All-wheel fun
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Subaru Club Phils. holds fun run, teams up with Shell
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Subaru Club Phils. (SCP) recently announced its partnership
agreement with Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. Shell agreed to
sponsor the club’s activities for the year, starting with SCP’s
inauguration night and the recently held Fun Run to Subic.
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Isuzu Philippines releases new eco-friendly
turbo-diesel engine for jeepneys
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Isuzu Phils. Corp. (IPC) announced it has released a 100-percent
Japan-made 4JB1 turbo-diesel engine that’s ideally designed for
jeepneys.
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TRENDS
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Soaring fuel prices forcing
lifestyle changes across the US...
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LOS ANGELES: Trains are bustling, scooter sales are booming and
manual lawn mowers are back in vogue. But charities are grimly
facing up to a drop in volunteer workers while some cash-strapped
families are cutting expenditure on fresh meat and vegetables.
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AUTOWORLD
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Volvo Cars to cut 2,000 jobs globally
STOCKHOLM: Volvo Cars, hit with a first-quarter
loss and a faltering US market, said on June 25 it would slash 2,000
posts or 8 percent of its global workforce.
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HARDTOP
By Vernon B. Sarne
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Running out of time
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LET me do a little experiment. A bit irresponsible, I know, but I
just want to prove a point. I’m starting this piece at exactly
half an hour before my deadliest deadline.
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