Audi R8 LMS wins again at the Nürburgring

The Audi R8 LMS remains as best in class in the 24-hour race on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife: Also during its second outing in the “green hell”, the world’s longest and toughest race track, the mid-engine sportscar crossed the finish line as winner of the GT3 class (SP9).

Every Ash Cloud has a Stena Lining

Stena Line hopes to convert stranded ash cloud passengers into long-term customers. BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND, May 16, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ — Stena Line, a leading ferry company, is finding that as National Ferry Fortnight takes place across the UK, the continued uncertainty surrounding air travel due to the volcanic ash cloud is prompting more than just a temporary… Read More →

Cougar De-clawed by Google

The Art of Love: Google is changing the classification of the Cougar term to “non-family safe” or adult. LOS ANGELES, CA, May 17, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ — It isn’t easy being a Cougar these days. First an article came out that women who marry younger men have a shorter life expectancy, then the producer of the hit show “Cougar… Read More →

RFID and Cameras for Truck Safety in Tunnels

Siemens is developing new technologies to reduce the risk or the consequences of a tunnel fire. The system detects truck parts that are running hot, such as brakes, before the truck reaches the tunnel and can annunciate an alarm in the event of danger, according to the next edition of the magazine Pictures of the Future, due… Read More →

Kodak Introduces Virtually Invisible Ink

Adding to the diverse capabilities of the KODAK NEXPRESS Fifth Imaging Unit Solutions with Print Genius, Kodak is introducing a new virtually invisible clear ink. KODAK NEXPRESS Red Fluorescing Dry Ink is clear to the naked eye, but becomes red fluorescing when illuminated with an appropriate ultraviolet (UV) light source. The ink can be used to print… Read More →

Sudanese man facing execution over sorcery charges

Amnesty International today urged the Saudi Arabian authorities to intervene to halt the possibly imminent execution of a Sudanese man who was sentenced to death for “sorcery”. Abdul Hamid Bin Hussain Bin Moustafa al-Fakki was sentenced to death by a Madina court on 27 March 2007, after he was accused of producing a spell that would lead… Read More →

Burton Snowboards CEO Resigns

Burton announced the departure of CEO Laurent Potdevin, who plans to pursue other opportunities after working at the world’s leading snowboard company for 15 years. Laurent will stay connected to Burton as a consultant and advisor to the company.