Monthly Archives: July 2013

Government considering 15 minutes grace on double yellow line parking

Motorists could soon be able to park on double yellow lines for 15 minutes as part of proposals to help Britain’s high street shops.

Plans being considered by ministers would allow shoppers to park for up to 15 minutes on double yellow lines, without being subject to a fine. Parking and waiting on double yellow lines is currently prohibited for most vehicles, with exceptions for commercial deliveries and blue badge holders.

Fiery 18-wheeler shuts down U.S. I-10 in in Hancock County Mississippi

Fiery 18-wheeler shuts down U.S. I-10 in in Hancock County Mississippi

Mississippi State troopers temporarily shut down eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 near the Louisiana state line Monday for emergency response to a fire that engulfed an 18-wheeler’s trailer.

U.S.Federal Energy Regulatory Commission says JPMorgan manipulated power prices

U.S.Federal Energy Regulatory Commission says JPMorgan manipulated power prices

U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission are accusing JPMorgan Chase & Co. of manipulating electricity prices in California and the Midwest in 2010 and 2011.

Suzuki IV-4 concept teased for Frankfurt debut

Suzuki IV-4 concept teased for Frankfurt debut

Suzuki has released two teaser images of the IV-4 concept, which will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

Two more plead guilty in American truck-stop chain probe

Two more members of the Pilot Flying J sales staff pleaded guilty Monday to defrauding customers at the truck-stop chain owned by the family of Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam.

The pleas by Regional Sales Manager Michael Scott Fenwick and Regional Account Representative Janet Welch bring the total number of sales employees pleading guilty in the case to seven. Two others have agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in exchange for immunity from prosecution.