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Solar Plane’s 24-Hour Flight Test Was A Success
Thursday, July 8th, 2010Solar Plane’s 24-Hour Flight Test Was A Success – On Wednesday, an experimental solar-powered aircraft was launched and has landed safely in Switzerland after successfully flying through the night. This achievement is a step toward the maker’s objective of circling the globe with the use of the power of the Sun to fuel the plane. [...]
Toyota Recalls 270,000 Cars Worldwide
Friday, July 2nd, 2010Toyota Recalls 270,000 Cars Worldwide – Toyota has declared that it will recall 270,000 cars worldwide due to faulty engine. The recall includes seven luxury Lexus models, which some of them are in the UK, and the popular Toyota Crown. The most recent quality problem follows the recall of about more than 8m vehicles due [...]
Update: Hurricane Alex Floods North-east Mexico
Friday, July 2nd, 2010As Hurricane Alex weakened to a tropical storm, it brought torrential rain over north-eastern Mexico, flooding the city of Monterrey. At least two people died when a river burst its banks, completely covering the roads and washing away cars. Hurricane Alex was a category two hurricane when it struck the Gulf coast on Wednesday night, [...]
California State Workers Face Wage Cut
Friday, July 2nd, 2010California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger gave an order that some 200,000 state workers will be paid the minimum wage because no budget has been passed. The order given means most state employees will be receiving the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour starting July 01. California is facing a $19bn deficit as the new fiscal [...]
Happy Father’s Day: Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Sunday, June 20th, 2010Thinking of what to give your dad on Father’s Day? Worry no more for we here at Vigilant Press have compiled the most sought after gifts for our dads on father’s day. We have partnered with Amazon to bring you the best ideas of what to give to your dad on his special day. Browse [...]