Volvo has updated their announcement: expect a 125 mpg hybrid wagon with a 745 mile range and all wheel drive (diesel front, electric rear) to be available as soon as 2012 in Europe. It will debut at the Geneva car show. The V60 PHEV has three main modes of operation: hybrid, all-electric, and power. The … Continue reading Volvo V60 Diesel Hybrid by 2012
Charles Bukowski once wrote “The difference between a democracy and a dictatorship is that in a democracy you vote first and take orders later; in a dictatorship you don’t have to waste your time voting.” Cynical, no? This came to mind when I watched Donald Rumsfeld on the air with Jon Stewart. They discussed why … Continue reading Rumsfeld Admits Lack of Confidence in Iraq War Decision
A few of the tracks at RSA discussed employee use of social media, the security risks it may cause, and employees’ rights and advice for employers. A recent settlement highlights some of the issues. A Connecticut American Medical Response (AMR) employee was fired for making negative comments on her Facebook account about her boss. According … Continue reading Employee Use of Social Media
The Environmental Working Group released a study last month that showed nearly 90% of American cities have unhealthy levels of cancer-causing chemicals in their tap water. Norman, Oklahoma topped the list, just above Honolulu. Laboratory tests commissioned by Environmental Working Group (EWG) have detected hexavalent chromium, the carcinogenic “Erin Brockovich chemical,†in tap water from … Continue reading Chromium-6 Found in US Cities