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Canadian Pacific announces industry-leading biodiesel testing underway

In Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Writing (all kinds), cars on November 27, 2009 at 17:12

CALGARY, Nov. 27 /CNW/ – Canadian Pacific (TSX/NYSE: CP) and Natural Resources Canada have partnered on an industry-leading biodiesel fuel pilot project under the National Renewable Diesel Demonstration Initiative, announced Lee Richardson, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre on behalf of the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources, and Fred Green, Canadian Pacific President and CEO, today. It is the first time biodiesel will be used in Canadian cold-weather rail service.

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The Temptation to Buy a Car

In Business, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Technology, Writing (all kinds), cars on November 23, 2009 at 21:10

Living in Toronto is difficult without a car. With all of this H1N1 flu virus talk going around, you cannot even cough on a bus without someone thinking you have been infected. Plus with the way the TTC has been running over a long period of time now, it seems ridiculous that now TTC wants to hike up the fees to $3 CDN, from $2.75.

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Excerpt from My Story of Transportation

In Creative Writing, Culture, Entertainment, Health, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Writing (all kinds), cars, travel on November 1, 2009 at 02:33

Bicycle - November 1, 2009

My first bike had training wheels. I believe my Mom bought it for me and I would proudly ride around my neighbourhood in Greek town with my Mom near by feeling free for my age.

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Torontonians wise to vehicle theft but not auto insurance, sources say

In Business, Culture, Education, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Writing (all kinds), cars on October 20, 2009 at 04:22
Rachel Muenz Writes About Car Thefts - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert.com

Rachel Muenz Writes About Car Thefts - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert.com

By Rachel Muenz

A little education can go a long way. It can vault someone into a higher-paying career, help people understand different cultures and keep them off the streets. It can also help reduce car theft.

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Ontario’s invisible DriveTest strike

In Events, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Writing (all kinds), cars on October 3, 2009 at 04:52
Rachel Muenz Writes About the DriveTest Strike - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert.com

Rachel Muenz Writes About the DriveTest Strike - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert.com

By Rachel Muenz

Lately, if you search “Toronto garbage strike 2009” on Google you’ll get around 224,000 hits. Even this year’s garbage strike in Windsor generates 109,000 hits on the popular search engine. But if you search “DriveTest strike 2009,” only 97,900 will come up.

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A Tale of Missing Underwear

In Events, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Writing (all kinds), cars, travel on July 5, 2009 at 14:33
Kirk Verner Discovers a Potential Thief on the TTC

Kirk Verner Discovers a Potential Thief on the TTC

By Kirk Verner

July 4th/2009 11:14 p.m.

The 60C bus rattles loudly down Yonge Street as I sit in a scotch induced haze; I’m heading home after a long night in the studio. I’m sitting in the back half of the bus, staring at a middle-aged Asian man with a curly, black mullet and a brown leather jacket. He seems suspicious to my keen sense for the unusual. He nibbles at his fingernails; a hideous habit he seems to have a problem with. I simply continue to watch the man, I guess trying to make him feel even more uncomfortable than he already appears.

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Even More Media Research

In Business, Technology, Writing (all kinds), cars on May 17, 2009 at 15:15

Here is more research on the auto industry done with the Media Research Institute:

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More on Media Research

In Business, Technology, Writing (all kinds), cars on May 17, 2009 at 06:48

Here are more summaries of articles on the auto industry:

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Media Research Continued

In Business, Technology, Writing (all kinds), cars on May 16, 2009 at 14:58

Here is more research on the automobile industry done with the Media Research Institute:

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More Media Reasearch

In Business, Technology, Writing (all kinds), cars on May 16, 2009 at 02:59

Here is some more media research on cars done when I worked for the Media Research Institute taken from August 2005:

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Media Research Institute

In Business, Technology, Writing (all kinds), cars on May 15, 2009 at 01:58

I used to work as an auto journalist with the Media Research Institute. In an ode to the failing auto industry, here are some of the summaries. This one dates back to August of 2005:

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It Makes Cents: Saving Money on Getting Around

In Business, Writing (all kinds), cars on April 20, 2009 at 02:11

Sometimes the Smaller the Car - the Easier to Get Around

Sometimes the Smaller the Car - the Easier to Get Around

Getting around can be an expensive thing to do. Even if you take public transit – there are many ways to save on getting around your town. Here are some tips that make getting around easier and less expensive:

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Coming Home (Originally Published with Triond.com)

In Writing (all kinds), cars on April 6, 2009 at 00:06

I thought of forgetting about everything I know and where I came from. I even thought of removing the picture of my newborn niece from my desktop to clear myself from my background. But, it is my background – I cannot escape that.

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Tips on Shopping for a Bike

In Business, Entertainment, Environment, Health, Writing (all kinds), cars on March 5, 2009 at 13:23

A bike is a terrific way to get around, especially when the weather gets warmer. Some people even ride their bikes during the winter and this can save on lots of money when it comes to transportation. Here are some of the ways you can save on buying a bike:

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TTC Time Travel (originally published in the Toronto Star)

In Education, Opinion, Writing (all kinds), cars on December 25, 2008 at 23:48
Courtesy of Morguefile.com

Courtesy of Morguefile.com

I took the hour commute by TTC to Seneca College on York University’s campus to teach. On my way a woman spoke in what sounded like Polish on a cell during the moment of light on the northbound University-Spadina line. I caught all my buses and subways. I even made sure I was the third person off the bus to Dupont Station through the turnstiles and I think this helped me with my luck at getting the subway right away.

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Finding the Perfect Car

In Business, Writing (all kinds), cars on December 11, 2008 at 23:48
My Very First Car Driving With My Family

My Very First Car Driving With My Family

Ever since I was in high school, my dream car was a Jaguar. Although I was driving a standard Russian Lada at the time that was white, with a blue stripe and black interior, I always dreamed of owning a Jaguar.

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Guelph-Humber Student – Akim Burke’s Work

In Business, Writing (all kinds), cars on November 30, 2008 at 11:03
Akim Burke is a University of Guelph-Humber Media Studies Student

Akim Burke is a University of Guelph-Humber Media Studies Student

Over the last few years there has been a significant shift within the automotive industry, and its big three superstars Ford Motor Company, General Motors (GM), and Chrysler. These three major auto retailers have hit a financially devastating pothole that has seemed to not then out quite yet. GM, Ford, and Chrysler have been the big men on campus for what may seem as forever within the halls of the auto production. Their sky-high sales and stock ratings are now a thing of the past, and have come to an abrupt stop after the start of the recession. The recession has put a heavy damper on the Big 3’s sales and has substantially strained the financial capabilities, forcing GM to let go roughly 10,000 workers in the U.S and Canada combined, with Ford and Chrysler following suit.

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Montreal: Quelle Ville!

In Business, Writing (all kinds), cars, travel on November 18, 2008 at 12:04

What a great city Montreal is – quelle ville! If you buy your bus ticket in advance like I did from Toronto to Montreal for $89 with the tax, you can pay very little for your travel. There are other cheap ways to travel, but please see my Free Ride article for more information on your options.

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How to furnish your home on the cheap!

In Business, Home Decor, Living, Writing (all kinds), cars on November 18, 2008 at 11:39

Trust me, it’s worth the investment.

Rent a truck for a weekend, bring a strong friend along and get ready to load up on all the free stuff.

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16 Handy Tips on Cheap Car Maintenance

In Business, Writing (all kinds), cars on November 9, 2008 at 13:47

Next to owning a home, cars are the second biggest expense you can have in your life. Here are some tips, from lowering car insurance prices, gas prices, car maintenance and a whole more to help you save a bundle of cash.

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My Story of Transportation

In book reviews, cars, travel on July 7, 2008 at 01:43
A memoir of transportation

A memoir of transportation

If you love the sound of planes, trains and automobiles…you will love my personal memoir of transportation called My Story of Transportation. It can be bought at http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged. Click on the link below.

my-story-of-transportation

Gas Prices

In Business, Writing (all kinds), cars on July 1, 2008 at 14:18

It amazes me how high gas prices are now a days. I remember the time when I used to drive a white Lada and the gas prices were .45 cents a litre. That was back in the mid to late 80s. Anyone would be hard pressed to find gas prices like that anywhere.

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Getting around for less (originally published with The Shoestring.com)

In Business, Writing (all kinds), cars on February 27, 2008 at 11:37

Getting Around for Less

With high gas prices now it helps to know how to get around for less money. There are so many options; all you have to do is choose.

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Power pics

In Culture, Writing (all kinds), cars, travel on December 16, 2007 at 20:11

Powerful Pics

He’s 29…he wears T-shirts about trucking companies and jackets about old diners called Dickie’s. He’s also an artist and an IT guru exhibiting at the Guerrilla Gallery on College Street.

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