plus 4, Audi Q3 operating profit falls 54 pct - Yahoo Finance |
- Audi Q3 operating profit falls 54 pct - Yahoo Finance
- MAN 3rd quarter net income falls 98 pct - MLive.com
- What Really Matters in Clean Technology, or “The Spark Plug Guy” - Triple Pundit
- AROUND THE AREA: Local Events & Activites - Chickasha News
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| Audi Q3 operating profit falls 54 pct - Yahoo Finance Posted: 30 Oct 2009 06:36 AM PDT FRANKFURT (AP) -- German carmaker Audi AG said Friday its operating income fell 54 percent in the third quarter as the global downturn affected demand in most regions and costs increased because of new launches.  AP - FILE - In this May 13, 2009 file photo, employees of German car producer Audi work on the ... Audi, based in Ingolstadt, reported an operating income of euro348 million ($515 million) compared with an operating income of euro760 million in the July-September period of 2008. The company did not immediately release net income figures. Audi generated revenue of euro7.2 billion between July and September, compared with euro8.4 billion in the third quarter of 2008, a near 15 percent decrease. Audi is a unit of Volkswagen AG, Europe's biggest automotive group by revenue. On Thursday, the parent company reported an 86 percent decline in third quarter net income, on revenues that were 10 percent lower. VW said, however, that it would remain profitable for the full year. Audi said it expected its fourth quarter results to be better than the third quarter, but said while performing better than the overall market for the full year, that revenue and income would fall for the whole of 2009. "The upturn which started in the third quarter in many car markets will somewhat alleviate the heavy fall in sales in the first half of the year," the company said in its report. However, it warned that the market will continue to be affected by the difficult underlying economic situation. "The (profit) figure was diminished not just by the general economic situation but also by expenditure necessitated by product launches such as the A8 and A1, as well as by the three-week summer production break in August," Axel Strotbek, an Audi finance official said in the company's report. The A8 is a new limousine model and the A1 is a smaller hatchback car. Strotbek said the company was nevertheless very satisfied with the result, which further strengthened its liquidity position. "These successes mean we can continue to cover all investment in new technologies such as electric mobility and more efficient models from our operating cash flow from operations," he said. At the Frankfurt Auto Show in September, Audi unveiled the e-tron electric sportscar it wants to have on the market in 2012. The company said much of its current capital expenditure is going toward that project and others focusing on efficiency. Audi said it is currently looking to recruit 100 additional engineers for such projects. Audi said operating income for the January-September period fell to euro1.2 billion from euro2.1 billion in the year-ago period, a 43 percent decline. Revenue during the nine month period fell to euro22 billion from euro26 billion in the first nine months of 2008, a 15 percent decline. In the first nine months of the year, sales declined in most regions with the exceptions of Canada and in Asia-Pacific countries, where deliveries were up 25 percent and 17 percent respectively. Audi said earlier this month it has already beaten its 2008 record for car sales in China and that it expects to sell over 130,000 cars there this year. The company, which has a production facility in Changchun, said its A4 model's sales increased more than 62 percent while the A6 model's sales increased more than 16 percent in China. Shares of Audi were down 1.8 percent to euro417 in Frankfurt afternoon trading. This content has passed through fivefilters.org. |
| MAN 3rd quarter net income falls 98 pct - MLive.com Posted: 29 Oct 2009 07:06 AM PDT (AP) — FRANKFURT - German truck and bus maker MAN SE said Thursday third-quarter net profit fell 98 percent as demand for its products dropped amid the economic downturn and it took a charge for the acquisition of Volkswagen AG's Brazilian truck business. MAN, based in Munich, said net income for the quarter fell to euro6 million ($8.8 million) in the July-September period from euro302 million in the third quarter of 2008. The company booked euro40 million in charges during the quarter related to the euro1.3 billion acquisition in Brazil earlier this year.
Revenue fell 14 percent to euro3.1 billion from euro3.6 billion in the third quarter of 2008. Total third quarter order intake, one measure of underlying business, fell 14 percent to euro2.7 billion from euro3 billion in the year-ago quarter. MAN said order intake, however, rose in the third quarter over the first two quarters, mainly helped by its large diesel engine business. MAN also builds engines for marine shipping and power generation. "Following the sharp downturn, industrial production should recover slowly over a period of several years," MAN said in its report. MAN shares rose more than 6 percent to euro58 in Frankfurt afternoon trading. "MAN did operationally somewhat better in the third quarter than assumed. All segments came in somewhat ahead of our estimates," M.M. Warburg analysts said in a research note. "We stick to our hold rating for the time being and will review our price target. We currently deem MAN shares to be valued adequately around the mid euro50s." This content has passed through fivefilters.org. |
| What Really Matters in Clean Technology, or “The Spark Plug Guy” - Triple Pundit Posted: 30 Oct 2009 07:55 AM PDT
I attended a panel discussion Wednesday night at UC Irvine on the future of the automobile, part of OCTANe's clean tech program. There was a series of presentations on hybrids, plug in hybrids, all-electric vehicles, and fuel cell vehicles, from some of the most respected names in advanced automotive design, representing some of the world's biggest car companies. Each one of those technologies represents a sea change in the way cars drive, and by extension, in the way we live. It was exciting, heady stuff. And then there was the spark plug guy. The Spark Plug Guy The last panelist to speak, Stephen Smith of Enerpulse, looks like a cross between an accountant and a mechanic. His PowerPoint presentation was sub par, compared to the executives from GM, Honda and Toyota. Even his bio was smushed down at the bottom of the program handout. I mentally rolled my eyes when he started talking about his company, which makes spark plugs. After listening to one speech after another about our exciting high-tech and carbon-free future, they bring out this guy to talk about spark plugs?? But as he continued, I realized Smith may be the most innovative and "green" executive in the room. Enerpulse makes a new type of spark plug, called the Pulstar, which builds up an electric charge in a capacitor in the plug. The plug releases that charge each time the plug fires, creating a bigger burst of electrical energy at the electrode tip than a standard plug. The result is a more rapid and efficient combustion of the fuel-air mixture in the engine, making the engine more fuel efficient and powerful. Cars and trucks using Pulstar spark plugs increased fuel efficiency an average of 6 percent, while increasing horsepower an average of 9 percent, according to Smith. The company has been road testing a Pulstar-equipped Mercury Grand Marque with 80,000+ miles on it that still gets better mileage than the MPG it was rated at when they bought it. Now, you might think: 6 percent? That's nothing compared to the promise of fuel cells that operate on air and hydrogen and produce only water as exhaust! Or all electric vehicles that run off your wall socket and emit nothing! But to be widely adopted, those cars will require vast changes in infrastructure, in our electrical grid, as well as advances in battery design, and the technology behind fuel cells. Meanwhile, nearly everyone drives gasoline powered cars that have, fastened to the engine block, spark plugs. And if each one of us replaced those old spark plugs with the Pulstar — something a heck of a lot more feasible than everyone buying an electric car tomorrow, or even a decade from now — we would decrease global CO2 emissions by 200 million metric tons a year in this country alone. From company press materials:
A Better Mousetrap What makes Enerpulse's product so revolutionary, is that they took a basic, largely overlooked component of the automobile — one that has remained virtually unchanged since its invention — and re-invented it. I am a big supporter of the eventual switch to electrical, or even fuel cell vehicles. Every major car company has an EV in the pipeline, and we should start seeing them on the road with some frequency by the middle of the next decade. But between now and the day when we all drive EVs, we're going to need companies like Enerpulse, not only in the auto industry, but every industry, figuring out how to make a better mousetrap. Or spark plug. This content has passed through fivefilters.org. |
| AROUND THE AREA: Local Events & Activites - Chickasha News Posted: 30 Oct 2009 06:36 AM PDT Published: October 30, 2009 08:55 am AROUND THE AREA: Local Events & Activites OCTOBER 30 Blessed Women to meet • When: Rescheduled for Nov. 6, due to the Neewollah Festival in down town Chickasha. For information, call 405-414-8634 Grace Living Center • What: Grace Living Center will welcome trick-or-treaters for free treats. • When: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 30 • Where: Grace Living Center, 2300 Iowa Ave. • Contact: (405) 224-6456 Neewollah Festival • When: Friday, October 30, 5-7 p.m., • Where: Downtown Chickasha • Details: Downtown merchants will open their doors to the costumed kids for treats and more. For information, call 405-224-0787. Verden PTO Fall Carnival • When: Friday, Oct. 30, 6-9 p.m. • Where: Verden School Cafeteria/Gym • Details: Concessions & games for all ages. Tickets 50¢. Barrel Racing Clinic • When: Oct. 30-Nov. 1 • Where: Grady Co. Fairgrounds Arena • Details: Be sure to go online today to www.barrelracers.com to register for your Team Josey Clinic or call us at the ranch at 903-935-5358. FOL's 2009 Masquerade Ball for high school students • Who: High School Students • When: Friday, October 30, 2009, 9 p.m. - 12 midnight • Where: Shannon Springs Bathhouse • Details: Ticket prices are $10.00 for high school students. Visit www.Chickashafestivaloflight.com or call 405-224-9627 for more info. Revival • When: Oct. 25 - 30 • Where: Pentecostal Church of God, 1028 N. 11th, Chickasha • Details: Evangelist Elizabeth Witt from Arkansas will be conducting services. For information, please call 405-224-0416 OCTOBER 31 First Baptist – Ninnekah • What: Annual Fall Festival • When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 • Where: 910 E. Dell, across the street from the Ninnekah Elementary School. • Details: The event is free and will include hot dogs, frito chili pie, games, candy, face painting, a hayride, and more. Call 224-0324 for information. 17th Annual Church-A-Treat • When: Saturday, Oct. 31; 5-8 p.m. • Where: Lincoln School • Details: Food , games & treats available. Grady Co. Opry • When: October 31, 2009 • Where: Grady Co. fairgrounds • Details: Adults, $7, children 7-12, $5, under 7 - free admission. Call 405-320-0055 for information. This event is the last Saturday of every month. Chickasha Firefighter's Fall Festival • What: 25th Annual Firefighter's chili cook-off and car and truck show • When: Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning at 9 a.m. • Where: Grady Co. Fairgrounds • Details: Something for everyone: arts & crafts booths, free chili and a car/truck show. Admission is $3/adults; $2/kids. Free parking. For information, call Richard Prather and Jimmy Blue, 405-222-6030. Jahn's Pumpkin Hill - Cyril • What: Tractor pull farm tours, pumpkin and hay maze, horses, cattle, pigs, goats, chickens • When: Now thru Oct. 31, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sundays, 1-6 p.m. • Details: Free pumpkin pie with paid admission. Admission is $7 per person. For more information, call 580-464-3419 NOVEMBER 1 The "Arts at Messiah" Concert Series • When: Sunday, November 1 at 4 p.m. • Where: Messiah Lutheran Church, 3600 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City • Details: The festival will feature a combined choir of singers from 15 area congregations from various branches of the Lutheran Church. A dinner will be served immediately following the Service. The meal will consist of Rosemary Roasted Chicken and Vegetables, Orzo Pasta Salad and Chocolate Cake. Children 8 years and younger will be served chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese and Chocolate Cake. Cost of the meal is $10/adults and $6/children. Reservations MUST be made and paid for in advance and a ticket is REQUIRED for admittance to the dinner. Call Jeanne VonDerAhe at 946-0681 for tickets and/or more information. Pocasset Lions Club • What: Annual turkey dinner. • When: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 1 • Where: Pocasset School Lunchroom • Details: Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children younger than 12. Tickets can be purchased at the door or from any Pocasset Lions Club member. Money from ticket sales is used fro scholarships, eye glasses, and other community projects. NOVEMBER 2 American Legion •What: New meeting place beginning Nov. 2 • Where: Chickasha Hotel Coffee Shop • When: 11 a.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month Grady Co. Historical Society Annual Banquet Meeting • When: Monday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m. • Where: University Center Ballroom at USAO • Details: Deadline for reservations are Oct. 27. For information, call Pat at 222-1519 or Adrian at 224-0557. Southwest Elementary's PTO • What: Fund raiser with Schwan's Food Service. • Where: O'Reilly's Auto Parts on 4th Street • When: Monday, Nov. 2, 3:30-5:00 p. m.. • Details: You can order online, www.schwansfundraising.com, use campaign number 25057 or come by Southwest and place an order to be reserved on the fund raiser date. All orders will be appreciated. For information, call 405-222-6540. P.E.O. Chapter FV • When: Monday, Nov. 2, 6:30 p.m. social time, meeting begins at 7 p.m. • Where: Judy Nunamaker's home • Details: Judi Atkins and Nita Orndorff will serve as co-hostesses. Judy Nunamaker will give the program, entitled 'When You Wish Upon a P.E.O. Star'. Final plans will be made for the annual 'Make, Bake and Grow Auction' to be held on Mon., Nov. 16 at 6:30 pm in the Helen Ward Seminar Center. NOVEMBER 3 Something Worthwhile • When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009; 6-8 p.m. • Where: Epworth United Methodist Church Life Center. • Details: Reservations are required and seating is limited. All reservations are made with Bobi at 320-0240. She will accept reservations until all tickets are sold OR until the deadline of 3:00 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 30. The meal cost is $4, which can be paid at the door. To include your activity here, please call 405-224-2600; fax 224-7087 or email editor@chickashanews.com Community Dinner • What: Free hot dogs, chips & tea • When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009; 5 p.m. • Where: Ninnekah HS cafeteria • Details: Ninnekah High School staff welcomes the community to support the Owls before their home opener against Fletcher. During the game there will be a silent auction. Proceeds will reward students who keep their grades at or above a C. Donations will be accepted at the dinner. For information, call Kim Dinsmore at 224-4299. NOVEMBER 4 TEA Party Express II Bus Tour • When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6 p.m. • Where: State Capitol in OKC • Details: The bus tour has gone coast-to-coast, city-to-city, to let Washington know we are here to talk to them about the direction our country is taking. NOVEMBER 5 Grady County Democratic Party fundraiser • When: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 6:00 pm • Where: Community Building of the Grady County Fairgrounds • Details: The guest speaker will be Frosty Troy, past long time owner and editor of the Oklahoma Observer. State Representative Joe Dorman, Chair (GCDP) will officiate. The Canadian County Democratic Bean Supper Band will provide entertainment. To purchase tickets call Kimberly Sanders at (cell) 820-0885. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students, and children under 12 get in free. Tickets may also be purchased on the Internet by going to www.paypal.com, clicking on "send payment" and typing in GradyCountyDems@live.com. For further information call Dr. Keith Harrison, Secretary (GCDP)at 405-224-8604. Grady Co. TEA Party • What: Meeting • When: Thursday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m. • Where: Canadian valley Tech Center, 1401 Michigan, Chickasha • Details: Everyone is encouraged to attend. Find out what is going on in Washington. NOVEMBER 6-7 Christmas Expressions Arts & Crafts Festival • When: Nov. 6, 12-8 p.m.; Nov. 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Where: First Assembly of God Family Life Center (gym), 3340 S. 16th, Chickasha. • Details: Fifty exciting booths. Indian tacos and desserts available. For information, call 405-224-1599 NOVEMBER 7 2nd annual Christmas Queen pageant • When: Nov. 7, 2009, 6 p.m. • Where: Chickasha High School Activity Center • Details: Additional information can be found at www.ChickashaFestivalofLight.com or by calling 405-224-9627. Fall Craft Bazaar • When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Where: Christian Life Center in the Blanchard United Methodist Church. 10th & Main St., 405-485-3579 • Details: Crafters with homemade goodies, holiday items, monogramming, gift items, school theme items, jewelry, yard decor, accessories and door prizes. Lunch available. NOVEMBER 8 Reding Farm Maize • When: Through Nov. 8, 2009 • What: Annual Cornfield Maze, hay rides, duck & hamster races, corn & pumpkin cannons, huge sand pile & more • Details: Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday, 1-8 p.m.; Organizations & church groups, call or email for reservations. For info. contact Jerry or Nancy Reding at 405-222-0624 or 405-779-6643, visit the website, www.cornfieldmaze.com or email nancy.reding@att.net. NOVEMBER 9 Grady County Retired Educators Association (GCREA) • When: Monday, Nov. 9, 2009; 10 a. m. • Where: Room/Station 82 in the lower floor of the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Union Building. • Details:The program will be presented by Donna Ohl, Coordinator for Court Appointed Special Advocates-VoIces for Children (CASA). Come,bring others. Support your county organization and its efforts to promote the welfare of all retired educators and support personnel. Contact Dr. Keith Harrison, President, at 405-224-8604 for more information. NOVEMBER 10 Pioneer School PTO What: All-u-can eat Pancake Supper When: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: McDonalds, 4th and Grand in Chickasha Cost: $5. Tickets may be purchased by calling the school at 224-2700. Details: Money will go toward automation of the school library. Adult Learning Center • What: Oklahoma high school diploma exam schedule • When: Nov. 10 & 12, 2009 • Where: GED Test Site, Adult Learning Center, 628 Kansas Ave., Chickasha. • Cost: $65 Test Fee; $40 Retest Fee. Everyone is required to call and reserve a testing date. A rescheduling fee of $25 will be added for those failing to give 24 hours cancellation notice. • Details: Photo I.D. required to complete the application and each time to take the Exam. The Exam begins at 5:30 p.m. Apply in person at the Adult Learning Center or at one of the other class sites. GED Testing Accommodations are available. Ask us how we can help. Call (405) 222-6562 for additional information. FAX (405) 222-6561. Blood Drive • When: Nov. 10, 10 a.m - 3p.m • Where: Amber Pocasset High School, 405 E Main St. • Details: All donors will receive their choice of a free University of Oklahoma or Oklahoma State University blood donor T-shirt, along with free health screenings and Members for Life points to redeem at OBI's online store. NOVEMBER 12 UMC annual Fall Festival • When: Thursday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Where: Epworth United Methodist Church • Details: The annual lunch will be held will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu will consist of chicken and rice, green beans, salad, bread, cake at a cost of $7.00. Come and shop at Granny's Attic and then shop booths for home baked goodies and miscellaneous items. NOVEMBER 13 & 14 Grady Co. OHCE craft/quilt show • When: Nov. 13-14, 2009 • Where: Grady Co, Fairgrounds, north building • Details: There will be a viewer's choice award for a favorite quilt exhibit, and a viewer's choice award for the special exhibit quilt which is "wedding ring" quilts this year. The Churndasher Quilt Guild will also have a drawing for a raffle quilt at the close of the show, which will be at 4 p.m. on Saturday. NOVEMBER 16 LifeLine Hospice Memorial Service • When: Nov. 16, 2009 at 6 p.m. • Where: USAO Chapel in Chickasha • Details: This service is an annual event to remember the patients that LifeLine has been honored to serve. Music, prayer and staff reflection will be offered. Contact Jeff Atwell, chaplain or Holly Jerman, MSW with questions to to get directions for the service 405-222-2051. NOVEMBER 21 Altrusa Hall of Trees • When: Nov. 21 • Where: USAO Ballroom • Details: The Christmas gala, "A Glitzy Christmas," is the annual fundraiser of Altrusa. Funds will benefit the Food 4 Kids Project and the Women's Resource Center. For tickets contact Sue Carter 222-0808 or 779-6940. NOVEMBER 26 29th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner • When: Nov. 26, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Where: First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 6th 7 Minnesota, • Details: The meal is open to the public and is free of charge. If you have no plans for lunch, please join us for Thanksgiving dinner. NOVEMBER 27 Chickasha Deaf Chat Coffee • What: Social get-together • When: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., every fourth Friday of each month • Where: Java Dave's Coffee Cafe, 1724 S. 4th St., Chickasha • Details: Hosted by Dewey C. Mosshart, IV. Deaf Chat Coffee is for anyone interested in meeting deaf people, improving their sign language, debating any subject or playing games. All are welcome.
DECEMBER 8 & 10 Adult Learning Center • What: Oklahoma high school diploma exam schedule • When: Dec. 8 & 10, 2009 • Where: GED Test Site, Adult Learning Center, 628 Kansas Ave., Chickasha. • Cost: $65 Test Fee; $40 Retest Fee. Everyone is required to call and reserve a testing date. A rescheduling fee of $25 will be added for those failing to give 24 hours cancellation notice. • Details: Photo I.D. required to complete the application and each time to take the Exam. The Exam begins at 5:30 p.m. Apply in person at the Adult Learning Center or at one of the other class sites. GED Testing Accommodations are available. Ask us how we can help. Call (405) 222-6562 for additional information. FAX (405) 222-6561. ON-GOING CHS Baseball Team • What: The Chickasha High School baseball team is selling Okarche Cinnamon Rolls and cookie dough. • Details: The cinnamon rolls will arrive in time for Thanksgiving. • Contact: Ask any CHS baseball player, or contact Kim Powell at 224-8555 or Nina Nye at 410-5408 Flu Clinic • Where: Grady Co. Health Dept. • When: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Details: Call 405-224-2022 CHS Pom Chicks • What: Enter for a chance to win prizes from Friendly Travel, Playtime Lanes, MoJos Car Wash, My Wash Town - Blanchard, Fried Pie Shop, Heritage Park Theaters, K-9 by design, Monet's, a manicure by Lena at Hairy's, and Hales's Furnishing and Accents • Details: Tickets are 1 for $2.00 or 3 for $5.00. Semi-finalists are drawn every home game. Winner of he trip will be announced at the last home game. All proceeds go to the Chickasha Pom Chicks. Winners must be present to win. Adult Basic Education • What: Free GED prep, adult basic education and family literacy classes • When: Monday & Wednesday evenings, 5:30 - 8 p.m. • Where: Chickasha Quality Academy, 102 N. 9th St. • Details: These classes are for adults who need to work on basic educational skills or prepare for their GED AND have children. Free childcare provided for children under 7. For more information, call 405-222-6562. English as a second language • What: An adult (16 years and older) based class for individuals whose first language is NOT English. • When: Monday & Wednesday evenings, 5:30 - 8 p.m. • Where: Chickasha Quality Academy, 102 N. 9th St. • Details: Childcare provided. Classes also available in El Reno & Mustang. Enroll in person for free class. Call 405-222-6562 for information.= Cancer Support Group • When: Every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. • Where: Grady Memorial Hospital Administrative Conference Room, go in front entrance, go to the left of the elevators toward radiology. • Details: These meetings are for anyone dealing with cancer. Meetings are sponsored by the American Cancer Society and Grady Memorial Hospital. For information, call Alyson Kopycinski, 224-2300 or Maggie Griffith, 222-2551 Grief Recovery • When: First and third Thursdays at 6 p. m. • Where: Options Counseling Services, Inc., 420 W. Country Club Rd., Chickasha • Details: Grief issues related to death, chronic illness, divorce, change in health, disaster victim, loss of employment, caregiver for chronically ill or other concerns will be discussed. To register call 405-222-3018, sponsored by Ross Health Care. DivorceCare • What: DivorceCare, a weekly support group and seminar conducted by people who understand divorce. • When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Sunday • Where: Epworth United Methodist Church in the New Life Center, north door. Kid's Crew Worship • Who: First Baptist Church, Chickasha • When:Sundays at 10:30 a.m. • Details: A worship service designed especially for students in grade K-5. Rides are available by calling 224-5196. Vans run at 9 a.m. for Sunday school and again at 11:45 a.m. to return children home. St. Luke's Episcopal Church • When: Sundays at 9-9:45 a.m. • Where: St. Luke's Episcopal, 124 S. 6th, Chickasha • Details: Theme is Forgiveness: both asking for and accepting -- forgiveness. Class will be led by Vicar Susan Lindley, JD, M. Div., Gerald Butcher, deacon and Sanders Huguenin, PhD. Jahn's Pumpkin Hill - Cyril • What: Tractor pull farm tours, pumpkin and hay maze, horses, cattle, pigs, goats, chickens • When: Oct. 1 - 31, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sundays, 1-6 p.m. • Details: Free pumpkin pie with paid admission. Admission is $7 per person. For more information, call 580-464-3419 Reding Farm Maize • When: Through Nov. 8, 2009 • What: Annual Cornfield Maze, hay rides, duck & hamster races, corn & pumpkin cannons, huge sand pile & more • Details: Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday, 1-8 p.m.; Organizations & church groups, call or email for reservations. For info. contact Jerry or Nancy Reding at 405-222-0624 or 405-779-6643, visit the website, www.cornfieldmaze.com or email nancy.reding@att.net. Borden Community Center • What: Free Line Dance Lessons • When: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Mondays of the month; 1-3 p. m. • Details: Call Kathy Prigmore at 224-0331 for information • What: Performances by Small Town Country. • When: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Tuesday. • What: Performances by True Country • When: 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Thursday. • What: Performances by Coyotee Boys • When: Second, third & fourth Thursday of the month, 7-9 p.m. American Legion to meet • Who: The Chickasha Post of the American Legion • When: Noon on the first and third Mondays of each month • Where: Best Western • Details: All veterans interested are encouraged to attend. For information, contact Roger Saxon at 405-222-3675. CHS Quarterback Club to meet • When: Tuesdays, 7 p. m. • Where: CHS football locker room • Details: This group is open to parents/supporters of players in the 6-12 grades. The group will meet each Tuesday to review game films during the season. Terrific Tuesday • What: Fun and fellowship for seniors & caregivers • When: Fourth Tuesday of the month • Where: Life Center at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4th & Iowa • Details: Bring a sack lunch. Caregivers may drop persons in their care off and run errands or may stay and enjoy the activities. For information, please call 224-3320. Autism Spectrum • What: The Autism Spectrum Disorder Group, parents, caregivers and teachers. • When: First Tuesday of the month, 6:45 - 8 p. m. • Where: Facilitated by Options Counseling Service, Inc., 420 W. Country Club Rd., Suite Two • Details: Call 405-222-3018 for information. No childcare is available. Blessed Women to meet What: Non-denominational community gathering of women Where: Lighthouse Ministries, 305 W. Chickasha Ave, Details: For information, call 405-414-8634 Free GED Prep "Distance Learning" • When: Open enrollment • Where: Adult Learning Center, 628 W. Kansas, Chickasha. 405-222-6562 • Details: Must have reliable internet access with email address, possess basic computer skills, maintain a working phone connection, pre and post-test taken at the ALC, work a minimum of six hours weekly, possess a high level of motivation, score a minimum of 8.0 TABE pre-assessment and 9.0 on reading pre--assessment. Call for more information, 405-222-6562. Free Clothing • Where: 823 W. Choctaw Ave., Chickasha, OK • When: Mon. - Sat, 9 a.m.. - 12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. • Details: Last chance to receive free clothing, shoes, purse and for men, women and children. Winter clothes will be out in October. Chickasha Deaf Chat Coffee • What: Social get-together • When: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., every fourth Friday of each month • Where: Java Dave's Coffee Cafe, 1724 S. 4th St., Chickasha • Details: Hosted by Dewey C. Mosshart, IV. Deaf Chat Coffee is for anyone interested in meeting deaf people, improving their sign language, debating any subject or playing games. All are welcome. Pocasset Senior Citizens Potluck • Where: Pocasset Senior Citizens Center • Details: This potluck occurs on the second Saturday of the month. For information, please call 459-6588. Grady Co. TEA Party to meet • Details: http://www.gradycountyteaparty.com . For more information, please contact Mark Keeling, 405-314-4730 or Jazz Wingfield, 405-574-2764. First Pentecostal singing • Where: 4092 Norge Road (Hwy. 92) • Details: Singing is held on the first Saturday, monthly. Something Worthwhile • Where: Epworth United Methodist Church Life Center. • Details: Reservations are required and seating is limited. All reservations are made with Bobi at 320-0240. She will accept reservations until all tickets are sold OR until the deadline of 3:00 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 2. The meal cost is $4, which can be paid at the door. New Home Full Gospel Church What: Second Saturday Night Singing When: 7 p.m. Where: 3/4 mile west of the Dibble crossroad Details: For more information, call 224-2397 or 344-6399. Pocasset Senior Citizens Potluck • Where: Pocasset Senior Citizens Center • Details: This potluck occurs on the second Saturday of the month. For information, please call 459-6588. CAAC to meet • Details: Those who have comments concerning the recently held Rock Island Arts Festival and have ideas for the 2010 Festival may email rzhidov@mindspring.com. Anyone interested in promoting the arts and cultural events in the community is invited to attend CAAC's monthly meetings. Contacts are 574-1320 and 222-4797. Grady Co. Democrats • Where: Canadian Valley Tech Center • Details: 
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| Energy Technology Firm Wins Military Contract - Inside Indiana Business Posted: 30 Oct 2009 07:55 AM PDT Press Release Indianapolis, IN The U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development, and Engineering Center along with the National Automotive Center (TARDEC NAC) has awarded SuperDrive a contract valued in excess of $2 Million to supply vehicles equipped with a Hydrostatic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). SuperDrive, owned by a conglomerate of Indiana businessmen, is an emerging energy management technology company focused on reducing fuel consumption on medium to heavy trucks and buses with start-stop duty cycles. By using intelligent hydraulics, SuperDrive engineered a CVT that manages the diesel engine RPM during acceleration and cruising at 30-50% fewer RPMs per mile. This provides the ability to operate a truck or transit bus capable of performing the same functions as a conventional automatic transmission while using less fuel and creating lower amounts of emissions. Extensive testing of three Class 5 (19,500 lbs GVW) city transit buses fitted with SuperDrive first generation design CVTs demonstrated fuel economy improvements up to 48%. SuperDrives second generation CVT has been installed on a 24,000 lb GVW Family of Medium Tactical Vehicle 4 X 4 military truck. Anderson Tool & Engineering in Mirko Marich, Advisor to the Board, states Its an exciting time for the company. After years of Research & Development the technology will be demonstrated and further proven out. The fuel efficiency and environmentally friendly aspects of SuperDrive are what our country has been asking for and we have it, right here in Indiana. Source: SuperDrive This content has passed through fivefilters.org. |
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