| May
2000 News Archives |
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| Milwaukee
introduces innovative drill bit |
Monday, May 1
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation has introduced its patented PathFinder
drill bit, which can drill curved holes up to 90 degrees, and bores straight
holes two to three times faster than traditional spade bits. The
PathFinder is a great time saver for electricians, plumbers, remodelers,
woodworkers, locksmiths and cable installers, as well as the average handy
man.
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| Snowmobiles
banned in National Parks |
Monday, May 1
The National Park Service issued
a ban on the use of snowmobiles in nearly every national park and recreational
area. Parks in Alaska and Voyagers National Park in Minnesota were excluded
from the ban.
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| Hennessey
Prowler GTX |
Monday, May 1
Motor Trend has a report on the Hennessey Prowler GTX. The car is a
Prowler with modifications to boost performance into the same range as
the Dodge Viper. The primary modification is the addition of nitrous oxide
injection, boosting the horsepower to 365. The conversion brings the Prowler's
cost to $56,000.
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| Beer
may be good for your heart |
Tuesday, May 15
Dutch researchers have found that beer may be good for your heart,
and even better than drinking red wine. Beer contains vitamin B6 which
prevents the build-up of homocysteine, a chemical believed to be linked
to heart disease.
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| Panty
Raider |
Tuesday, May 15
Simon & Schuster Interactive has announced their new computer game,
"Panty Raider". In the game the player is placed on an island where a super
model photo shoot is occurring. The player is required to take photos of
the models' underwear in order to keep aliens from blowing up the earth.
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| Mack
introduces TruckLink |
Monday, May 22
The Environmental Protection Agency
has proposed strict new rules that would reduce the pollution from heavy
trucks by 90% over the next ten years. The new rules would require manufacturers
to build cleaner engines and emission control systems to reduce nitrogen
oxides and soot from exhaust. Petroleum refiners would be required to reduce
the amount of sulfur in diesel fuel by 97%.
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| Beer
banned at Yankee Stadium |
Monday, May 22
Concession stands in Yankee Stadium bleachers will no longer sell beer,
according to a team announcement on Friday. Last season the stadium stopped
beer vendors from roaming the bleachers. The new policy will take effect
at the Yankee's next home game on May 26. The Chicago Cubs have also banned
roaming beer vendors in Wrigley Field and are considering further restrictions
in the wake of a fight between Los Angeles Dodgers players and fans.
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| EPA
proposes new rules for trucks |
Monday, May 22
Mack Trucks has introduced
TruckLink, a wireless diagnostic, maintenance and vehicle location system.
This aftermarket system can report real-time maintenance information as
well as vehicle location to repair centers. The system also allows diagnostics
and repair information to be sent back to the driver.
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| International
Eagle Tour |
Wednesday, May 24
International has
launched the Eagle tour for 2000. The tour, which started in May, showcases
the 9000i series heavy trucks. The tour travels throughout the US and Canada
until November.
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| American
Dream Car Tour |
Wednesday, May 24
Ford will be giving away three mid-1950s
Thunderbirds as part of its American Dream Car Tour to promote the new
Thunderbird, due out in late 2001. The tour kicks off on May 27 in New
York, California, and Florida. The tour travels around the country through
August.
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| GM
Ram Jet 350 engine |
Wednesday, May 24
General Motors has introduced
the Ram Jet 350 engine, a performance engine designed hot rods. The engine
has the appearance of street rod engines from the 50s and 60s, but incorporates
modern technology. The engine is fuel-injected with Vortech cylinder heads
and MEFI 3 controller.
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| No
change in Texas Motor Speedway beer policy |
Thursday, May 25
Texas Motor Speedway has announced that there will not be any changes
to the track's beer policy. A special election in February gave the track
the option to sell beer, but Texas law would prevent fans from bringing
their own beer if it was also sold at the track. A track spokesman said
that the overwhelming response from fans is that they want to bring their
own.
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