Smoking ban: The economics behind it, and more!

"India has imposed a new ban on smoking in public places from October 2, 2008, the 139th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Four years ago too, one such 'ban' was 'imposed.' However, it was royally ignored and people continued to puff away in restaurants, clubs, bars, you...

Poor Pakistani province to provide luxury cars to ministers

"The government in Pakistan’s North West Frontier Province is set to purchase 30 new luxury cars for its 27 ministers, eating up approximately Rs48 million of the cash-strapped province, officials have said.“Order for the purchase of 30 brand new cars each having capacity...

NASCAR's love fuels kids camp (USA Today)

" Updated 8/16/2006 4:29 PM ET E-mail | Save | Print | By Seth Livingstone, USA TODAY RANDLEMAN, N.C. — The NASCAR record book says Kyle Petty hasn't produced a victory since 1995. It seems everyone associated with NASCAR or anyone who has set foot inside the Victory...

NASCAR aiming higher (Danville Register Bee)

" By MIKE MULHERN Media General News Service Give your opinion on this story NASCAR superstar Kyle Petty, shown at the 2004 Daytona 500, says the sport, like other businesses, thrives on other people's money. These days, NASCAR officials are targeting a younger demographic...

Kyle braces for a brief economic boom courtesy of NASCAR (BizJournals)

" SUBMITTED PHOTO Racefest, which takes place in Kyle, features Central Texas only NASCAR event. View Larger Kyle is about to grow in population and get a whole lot louder -- at least temporarily. Racefest 2006 roars into Kyle's Thunder Hill Raceway for two weekends...

Let's Talk Road Signs...Like 'Yield to Pedestrians'

I don't jump in my car for every errand I have.When I do, I keep my eyes opened for traffic signs. The BBC Magazine asks What makes a good road sign? (September 25). The 'Stop' sign is clear and uncluttered while 'No Stopping' sign is confusing. The tracks on 'Skidding' sign...

US will welcome its small cars

"A top Ford Motor Co. executive says market research shows the company's coming line of global small cars will be well received in the U.S. Derrick Kuzak, group vice president of global product development, says the European-designed Fiesta subcompact and Focus compact...

Iran to build cars in Afghanistan

" Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:10:56 GMT Iran's ambassador to Kabul says an assembly line for the manufacture of Iranian-designed cars will soon launch production in Afghanistan. “The negotiations to install the production line for the Iran Khodro Company in Afghanistan have...

Private security company takes control of bombed Marriott hotel

"A private security company took control of Islamabad Marriottt hotel after investigation and rescue operation was concluded here on Tuesday.Meanwhile, renovation work of gutted structure continued for second straight day in order to give it a better look for temporary period...