TechArt to show Aerokit I for Porsche Cayenne Diesel at Geneva

February 28, 2009 · Filed Under Cars · Comment 

While Porsche will be showing off its Cayenne Diesel at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show next week, TechArt will be on hand showing off a body kit for the new fuel-sipping SUV.

The TechArt Aerokit I for the Porsche Cayenne Diesel consists of a new front spoiler with an integrated headlight unit, side sill panels, a new rear apron with an integrated diffuser and a new roof spoiler. TechArt will also be offering its Formula alloy wheels. A couple of interior upgrades will be offered as well.

No modifications have been made to the 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel that allows for a total of 240-hp and a peak torque of 406 lb-ft. Fuel-economy is estimated at 25 mpg.

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Going Home For The Jonas Brothers

February 28, 2009 · Filed Under Music News · Comment 

Growing up, I went to the Palisades Mall in Nyack, New York, all the time with my friends. In high school, it was our hangout on Friday nights. So, as you can imagine, going back there now, all these years later, to cover an assignment following the Jonas Brothers around for MTV News — the job I told everyone in high school I would have one day — is quite mind-boggling.

First off, traveling to the Westchester airport to attend a press conference featuring the most famous group of guys in the world is pretty cool as it is, but it’s not often that these types of assignments give you the opportunity to go home, even if it’s only for a few hours. To say the least, it was a trip.
But back in the day, I loved the Backstreet Boys. I idolized Nick Carter the way girls idolize Nick, Joe and Kevin today. So, waiting in that movie theater room in that mall and seeing the sheer excitement on the faces of all those girls was pretty funny. I was once one of those girls in that very room — except the Backstreet Boys never showed up.

Now, of course, I get to hang out with guys like the JoBros for my job. The job I envisioned I would have when I was one of those girls. Now, I get to travel in police motorcades and private jets and be a part of the embedded crew of journalists that follow the moves of this generation’s teen idols.

All in all, not too shabby a job for a girl from New Jersey.

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Siegfried and Roy stage comeback for charity

February 28, 2009 · Filed Under Celebrity, Entertainment · Comment 

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Illusionists Siegfried and Roy headed back to the stage for a one-night-only comeback performance Saturday, more than five years after a brutal tiger attack ended the careers of the longtime Las Vegas duo….
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Colorado withdraws ticket issued to good Samaritan

February 28, 2009 · Filed Under Offbeat News · Comment 

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado State Patrol has withdrawn the $22 jaywalking ticket issued to a good Samaritan who was seriously injured by a pickup after he pushed three people out of its path….
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