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    Taurasi: DUI 'embarrassing and unfortunate'  Jul 4, 2009
    Mercury star Diana Taurasi said Friday that her citation for drunken driving was an "embarrassing and unfortunate" situation ... "As part of the Phoenix community and the Mercury, it's just something that's embarrassing and unfortunate for my family and the organization," said Taurasi, who declined to get into specifics ... The Mercury guard added that, unless she hears otherwise from the team or WNBA office, she plans to play Sunday night at the Los Angeles Sparks. (AZCentral -- News)

    Feel the beat in Britain  Jul 3, 2009
    The line-up includes the legendary P.J.Harvey, New York rock band Mercury Rev, Londons Roots Manuva and The Cuban Brothers. The biodomes of the famous Eden Project (www. (iAfrica.com)

    'Cash for clunkers' program draws mixed reactions (2783)  Jul 3, 2009
    In the past few years, he has replaced many of the 1992 Mercury Sable s parts and dutifully uses a stick of wood to prop up the hood. If the temperature climbs above 90 degrees, the car s trunk will pop open, all by itself. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Printable Battery Could Give Bunny Run for Money  Jul 3, 2009
    The battery contains no mercury and is in this respect environmentally friendly. Its voltage is 1. (Newsmax)

    When gayness was out in open, not a matter of guilt  Jul 3, 2009
    In his Navagraha Kirti, the great 19th century Carnatic music composer, Muthuswami Dikshitar describes Budh (the planet mercury) as Napumsakam or one who is not quite male or female. He alludes to a story in the Puranas where Brihaspati (the planet Jupiter) discovers that his wife Tara (the goddess of stars) is pregnant with the child of her lover, Chandra (the Moon-god). (India Times, India -- Community News)

    Va. woman rides to landfill in trash bin  Jul 3, 2009
    They also have a drawback -- they contain mercury. In the trash bins the bulbs break and expose sanitation workers to mercury, a neurotoxin ... Mercury also has ill effects in our landfills, where it works its way into soil and ground water. (Fresno Bee)

    Ford E-News - July 1, 2009  Jul 2, 2009
    With about 205,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. (PR Newswire)

    Ford June sales down 10.9%  Jul 2, 2009
    Sales of its cousin, the Mercury Mountaineer, declined 58. 7 percent during the same period, to 430 units, from 1,040 units. (Louisville Business First, KY)

    Time to move on - Ellis  Jul 2, 2009
    Speaking to the Leicester Mercury on Wednesday Ellis said that the squad had to "move on" from the eye-gouging incident which had dominated the post-match reaction and turn their focus to the third and final test ... "The gouging incident was disappointing. We were all quite close to it on the bench and we all got a pretty good look at it," said Ellis to the Leicester Mercury. (iAfrica.com)

    Horne Ford receives highest award for its customer service  Jul 1, 2009
    Only 350 of some 4,000 Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealerships across the United States received the Presidents Award, said Mark Witthar, regional manager for the Phoenix region. Tony Griffin, Horne Ford general manager, handed the credit for the award to his seven bilingual salesmen. (Nogales International, AZ)

    E-cycling (66)  Jul 1, 2009
    Peterson said lead is the toxic element that is the biggest part of a television, although mercury, arsenic and cadmium are also present ... "Because when a television is crushed at a dump, the lead and mercury leak into the groundwater." But some people either can't or don't want to pay to recycle electronics. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Nonstick And Laser-safe Gold Aids Laser Trapping Of Biomolecules  Jul 1, 2009
    Physical chemists have created a new, cheap test to detect mercury, an element known to harm the brain, kidneys, heart, lungs and immune system. A.. (Science Daily)

    From sending cakes to crafting paper birds, job seekers get creative  Jul 1, 2009
    You would if you had joined three people whom the San Jose Mercury News recently paired with career counselors. The plan: one coach, one hour, one laid-off job-seeker in search of a tune-up. (Fresno Bee -- Business)

    Fresno ends rain year at 69% normal  Jul 1, 2009
    The mercury is forecast to reach 104 degrees in Fresno today, breaking a record for this date of 102 degrees that was set just a year ago. Unlike 2008, however, when May 17 marked the first of three straight daily records above 100 degrees, forecasters say Valley temperatures will settle back down Monday as a weather system muscles a high-pressure ridge out of the way. (Fresno Bee)

    Shimla now needs ACs  Jun 30, 2009
    "People are now asking to make provision of fans and air-conditioning ducts in new buildings as the mercury is sizzling above the normal range," he said ... He said June 23 was the hottest day of the season in Shimla, with the mercury soaring to 30 ... "In the 1990s, the temperature rarely crossed 25 degrees Celsius during peak season. We used to carry half sle 00004000 eve sweaters even in June. A drizzle makes the mercury plummet sharply. Now people are wearing half sleeve shirts and T-shirts... (India Times, India)

    Details of inaugural Elite Series Postseason  Jun 30, 2009
    Official sponsors of the Bassmaster Elite Series: Toyota Trucks, Berkley, BOOYAH Baits, Evan Williams Bourbon, Mercury, OPTIMA Batteries, Skeeter Boats and Yamaha Outboards. Supporting sponsors of the Bassmaster Elite Series: Bass Pro Shops, Costa Del Mar, Ramada, SpongeTech and Triton Boats. (ESPN -- Outdoors)

    Uganda: ICT Sector to Slow Down As Govt Bans Used PCs  Jun 30, 2009
    com: Uganda: ICT Sector to Slow Down As Govt Bans Used PCs (Page 1 of 1). Uganda: ICT Sector to Slow Down As Govt Bans Used PCs. (allAfrica.com)

    EPA targets 44 coal ash sites in 10 states  Jun 30, 2009
    These ponds hold fly ash, bottom ash, coal slag and flue gas residues that contain toxic metals such as arsenic, selenium, cadmium, lead and mercury, although generally at low concentrations. Sen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)

    Ford to boost 3Q production on strong June sales  Jun 30, 2009
    The boost affects all models of Ford, Lincoln, Mercury vehicles, with more emphasis being placed on Mustangs, pickup trucks and the Ford Focus compact car, Truby said. "We had pretty well lowered production in recent quarters to meet demand," Truby said. (FOX 11, AZ)

    Plug-in hybrid or electric car is still a winner  Jun 29, 2009
    More than one half of our national energy grid is powered by coal, and in areas where PHEVs are charged through coal-provided electricity, says NRDC, there is the possibility of increased levels of soot and mercury emissions. However, charging your vehicle can be much less of a guilt-ridden affair where cleaner electrical sources like wind and solar are available. (Westerly Sun, RI)

    Letters to the Editor  Jun 28, 2009
    My personal rough draft of such would include the symbol of the god Mercury for Rio Rancho since, like mercury, the city is constantly changing. All the usual cities would be included in their regular places, but not Santa Fe. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)

    TV, computer recycling event Tuesday in Butte  Jun 28, 2009
    Televisions and computers each contain 3 to 8 pounds of lead and other electronics can contain toxic substances such as mercury and cadmium. For more information on electronics recycling, visit. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Mad rush of tourists in Shimla, Manali  Jun 28, 2009
    The rising mercury and extension of holidays in schools of Delhi and Punjab coupled with the power cuts due to receding water in national reservoirs and dams is making people head for the cooler chimes of the nearby hill stations, which is perhaps why Shimla, Manali, Dalhousie or even McLeodganj, are just teeming with tourists. Happily confirming this, chairman of CII tourism cell for Himachal Pradesh Ajit Butail told TOI that on an average about 50,000 plus tourists are coming to the city every... (India Times, India -- Community News)

    Cash for clunkers a lemon?  Jun 28, 2009
    The fuel efficiency standards will doom even some cars perceived as gas guzzlers, such as the Ford Crown Victoria and the Mercury Grand Marquis built in 2005 or later. That s a full-size, rear-wheel drive, with a V8 and it doesn t qualify, Wolkonowicz said. (Denver Business Journal, CO)

    Shimla schools shut due to heat  Jun 26, 2009
    With mercury crossing the 30Celsius mark, five above normal, the state government has reacted to let children up to Class VIII in Shimla remain indoors till June 30. "We have been receiving reports from some schools in lower districts of the state that children are experiencing a tough time, especially during power-cuts. Keeping the interest of kids in mind, a decision has been taken that schools will remain closed up to class VIII till June 30," said education minister I D Dhiman, adding, it... (India Times, India)

    COLUMN: Applying existing technologies to store CO2  Jun 26, 2009
    fisherman52 wrote on Jun 24, 2009 2:49 AM:" This would appear to be another of the Clean Coal Advertising less than truths that they seem to roll off their tongues with so little effort! There are actually four forms of geologic sequestration! The one that was left out of the article is probably the most important.God developed and implemented the Carbon Capture And Sequestration system on Earth! He captured the carbon dioxide, the mercury, the arsenic, the lead and many of the other hazardous... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Cash for Clunkers plan to start in July  Jun 26, 2009
    Thomas Doerrer, of Ozone Park, would be open to the idea of trading in his 1998 Mercury Villager for an American model, but said he has had to pump so much money into his current vehicle, that he s hesitant to go that route. I would buy American, as long as I could get a good deal with it and as long as it doesn t give me problems, Doerrer said. (Queens Chronicle, NY)

    Stoned Wallabies Create Crop Circles in Poppy Fields  Jun 26, 2009
    "We have a problem with wallabies entering poppy fields, getting as high as a kite and going around in circles," The Mercury newspaper quoted Giddings as telling the hearing. "Then they crash. We see crop circles in the poppy industry from wallabies that are high.". (Fox News)

    Squad car request raises concerns  Jun 25, 2009
    Eric Mickelson of Northtown Ford Lincoln Mercury in Menomonie wanted to know why they didn t receive a formal bid request, which is how he has submitted his bids in the past. Not just Menomonie and Dunn County, Mickelson said, but every other place that does bidding [for fleet vehicles] sends out spec sheets so everyone is bidding apples to apples. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Ford E-News - June 24, 2009  Jun 25, 2009
    Ford Motor Company's (NYSE: ) commitment to quality is paying off - the Ford and Mercury brands are among the best in the industry, according to the most recent J.D. Power and Associates' 2009 Initial Quality Survey ... On the site, consumers also can find out how much in voucher funds they are eligible to receive based on which one of the 20 eligible new Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicles they choose ... With about 205,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands... (PR Newswire)

    IN THE AIR:  Toxic air pollutants  Jun 25, 2009
    Examples of other listed air toxics include dioxin, asbestos, toluene, and metals such as cadmium, mercury, chromium, and lead compounds ... In addition to exposure from breathing air toxics, some toxic air pollutants such as mercury can deposit onto soils or surface waters, where they are taken up by plants and ingested by animals and are eventually magnified up through the food chain ... -- Learn more about mercury and what is being done to protect your health. (USA Today -- Tech)

    'Hot Rods on the Hill' show exceeds expectations  Jun 25, 2009
    One car constantly surrounded by a crowd was Wayne Young's 1949 Mercury. There's nothing much original on this Mercury ... As it turns out, Young's Mercury took first place in every category at the Holly Hill show as determined by popular vote. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)

    Jets to wear corporate patch on practice jerseys  Jun 24, 2009
    The Phoenix Mercury recently announced it will become the first WNBA team to put a sponsor's name on its jerseys. "The NFL wants to be certain that the brand you're associating with meets the high standards of the league, so there are controls," Higgins said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)

    Despite financial woes, Detroit's vehicle quality improved  Jun 24, 2009
    Ford took top honors in the mid-sized sport car segment for the Ford Mustang and for the large car segment for the Mercury Sable. The mid-sized car award went to the Nissan Altima. (USA Today -- Money)

    J.D. Power: US Automakers Increase Quality but Still Trail F  Jun 23, 2009
    Ford Motor Co., the only major U.S. automaker that has not filed for bankruptcy protection or accepted government aid, also saw scores improve for three of its four brands: Ford, Mercury and Volvo. But its Lincoln brand's score fell, and only Ford and Mercury performed above the industry average. (Fox News)

    Maine bulb recycling bill called nation's 1st  Jun 23, 2009
    AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine law requiring manufacturers of compact fluorescent light bulbs to set up recycling programs to keep mercury out of the environment is being called the first of its kind in the nation ... It also sets standards for the maximum amount of mercury allowed in the bulbs ... The Natural Resources Council of Maine says the law will reduce mercury pollution, which can harm human health after it gets into the environment. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    A lesson in sports, and life, from Dad  Jun 22, 2009
    By MARK PURDY - San Jose Mercury News Text Size. tool name. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)

    Visitors appreciate Butte's architecture  Jun 21, 2009
    Laura L. Lundquist / For Visitors approach the Mai Wah building Thursday on Mercury street. Uptown Butte's Rookwood Speakeasy overflowed with people Thursday night. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Help available for auto warranty problems  Jun 21, 2009
    Casper Star-Tribune Online - Business. Text Size Share This Story. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    Iraqi launches nation's first e-shopping site  Jun 21, 2009
    San Jose Mercury News Wednesday 17th June, 06:14:50 PM. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    High school students compete for auto repair crown  Jun 20, 2009
    Ford has been sponsor for 15 years, placing many of the top students in jobs at Ford, Lincoln, Mercury dealerships. Eric Reed, half of the California team -- which finished in fifth place -- said he planned on becoming an architect before taking an auto shop class at his San Luis Obispo, Calif. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Motor Sports: River City Speedway kicks into high gear  Jun 20, 2009
    Scheibel drives a Ford Mercury Tracer and Wheeler drives a Honda Civic. Winchester (eighth), Scheibel (seventh) and Wheeler (10th) each recorded top-10 Mini Stock A-main finishes for the second straight race on June 6. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Hey Microsoft, How About an Xbox 360 Hard Drive Upgrade?  Jun 19, 2009
    San Jose Mercury News Wednesday 17th June, 06:14:50 PM. The Press-Enterprise Thursday 18th June, 11:47:23 PM. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    NASCAR spinning its wheels this year  Jun 19, 2009
    Friday, June 19, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Sting Set to Release New Recording 'If On a Winter's Night...'  Jun 19, 2009
    Two of Sting's own compositions are also featured on the album, Lullaby for an Anxious Child and The Hounds of Winter, which originally appeared on his previous release Mercury Falling, alongside Hurdy Gurdy Man, -- a musical reworking and English translation (by Sting) of Der Leiermann from Schubert's classic winter song-cycle Winterreise. For this exploration of the themes and emotions of Winter, Sting is joined by friend and long time colleague, guitarist Dominic Miller. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Healthy Malden holds prevention task force prescription drug disposal  Jun 19, 2009
    Furthermore, Healthy Malden will conduct a needle collection program while the Board of Health will accept products containing mercury. These mercury items, which include thermostats, mercury switches, elemental mercury, fluorescent light bulbs and button batteries will be accepted free of charge. (Malden Observer, MA)

    Prostrollo keeps GM, Chrysler franchises  Jun 18, 2009
    Also in 1989, the last of the Big Three companies appeared on a Prostrollo sales lot when the dealership bought Bob Zahniser's Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealership that operated on the west side of town. So far during the current economic recession, Ford Motor Co. has managed to continue its operations without loans from the federal government. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)

    Summer lovin': Take your sweetie on these date ideas that won't break the bank  Jun 18, 2009
    Cruise around town in your Mercury Monterey (or whatever car you have) while listening to the sounds of Frank Sinatra or Elvis Presley. The closest Sonic is at 42 East Tower Park Drive in Waterloo. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    New Ford Taurus makes Milwaukee appearance  Jun 18, 2009
    The new Taurus will arrive on dealer lots in August, but customers can pre-order the vehicle now and receive a $500 pre-order incentive, said John Pentler, the manager of Uptown Ford Lincoln Mercury. The base model Taurus price starts at $25,995 and the SHO starts at $37,995. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)

    Another round of layoffs at Ford Woodlawn  Jun 18, 2009
    The Canadian plant assembles the Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car and Mercury Grand Marquis. The stamping plant produces steel quarter panels, body sides, rear doors, roofs, front doors and hoods for the vehicles. (Buffalo Business First, NY)

    Buzz: Another Durham car dealer closing  Jun 17, 2009
    Another dealership gone: Michael Jordan Lincoln Mercury off the Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard is closing by the end of this month. . (Herald Sun)

    Heading to nationals  Jun 17, 2009
    The students recently practiced getting the kinks out of a 2009 Ford Escape that was lent to them and Bauer by Willistons Select Ford Mercury. Last Tuesday, the team was working hard to de-bug the car at the schools automotive technology center. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)

    US, Canada to update Great Lakes water agreement  Jun 16, 2009
    Since the agreement was first signed in 1972, levels of polychlorinated biphenyls, mercury, dioxin and other pollutants have dropped and the lakes have seen the return of the bald eagle and other species. But Great Lakes states and provinces have worried in recent years that the cleanup has lost momentum amid new threats from the growing population, new chemicals and climate change. (Yahoo News)

    New Mexico Chrysler dealers enraged by closures  Jun 16, 2009
    In Raton, Phil Cimino, owner of Cimino Brothers Chrysler Plymouth, will continue to operate as a Ford Lincoln Mercury dealer. He hopes to keep his 14 workers. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)

    Frank DefordVIEWPOINT  Jun 16, 2009
    And now -- well, we knew it was going to happen someday in the United States -- the dam has been broken, and a team in the WNBA, the Phoenix Mercury, is going to wear uniforms that don't say Phoenix or Mercury, but tout a commercial product. Apres la WNBA, le deluge. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)

    "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3"  Jun 16, 2009
    The 'stache, the chest, the hair, the cocky, rooster swagger -- Travolta, at least in this role (and maybe more generally) has turned into Freddie Mercury. And that made me all wistful, because if Freddie were still with us, and starring in some cracked Tony Scott movie where he gets awesome wireless reception in a subway tunnel and shoots a bunch of people in between verses of "Bohemian Rhapsody," we would have a somewhat more interesting world than the one that produced this piece of... (Salon)

    Southwest Montana Snapshots  Jun 6, 2009
    Patron tickets are 100 and are available at the MAC, Mercury and Continental. For information, call 723-6706. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Motorsports Report: River City Speedway season under way  Jun 6, 2009
    Scheibel, a third-year driver, took sixth with his Tire Exchange/Napa Auto Parts 1989 Ford Mercury Tracer. Scheibel also took second in the heat and is sixth in the point standings at 89. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Recycle your old electronics in Hudson  Jun 5, 2009
    These items contain lead, phosphorus, cadmium and mercury, which can be hazardous if they are not properly disposed of, according to Advanced Recovery Inc.'s Web site. Ward said the electronics recycling event has become very popular since it started in 2002. (Hudson Sun, MA)

    Journeyafter high school  Jun 5, 2009
    I saved the down payment myself; I saved every dime, Howell said of the 1999 Mercury Cougar he bought for $7,500. After the $250-a-month car payment and another $250 for insurance, Howell uses the rest of his paycheck to help pay for family groceries and other bills. (MSNBC -- Health)

    VEVO and Sony Music Entertainment Join Forces for World-Class Premium Online Music Video Service  Jun 5, 2009
    Universal Music Group's record labels include A&M/Octone, Decca, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, Fonovisa, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Island Def Jam Music Group, Lost Highway Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Polydor Records, Universal Motown Republic Group, Universal Music Latino, Universal Records South and Verve Music Group as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. The... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Guest opinion A time to choose  Jun 5, 2009
    Some science wrote on Jun 4, 2009 12:32 PM:" For "Question for wise-up"The potential toxics are locked up in the sediment behind the dam. You need to understand the sciences of stratigraphy and sedimentation, but as a short description: the toxic bearing sediments would be layered in individual layers that represent runoff events and seasonal deposition which reflect the pesticides, herbicides, asbestos from building the dams, heavy and other metals, and any other debris that comes down the... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Terrell Owens is 'tripping' about neighbors... 'LOL!!!'  Jun 4, 2009
    Sponsor logos already are widespread during U.S. auto racing and golf events, and the Phoenix Mercury announced this week that they will become the first WNBA team to put a sponsor's name, Lifelock, on their jerseys. Such deals are considered commonplace in Europe. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)

    Ads on jerseys the latest in marketing  Jun 4, 2009
    The Phoenix Mercury's Cappie Pondexter, left, and Diana Taurasi pose in the team's new jerseys at the NBA Store in New York on June 1. By Christine Brennan, USA TODAY Purists must be shuddering at the news that the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury have sold their jersey front, if not their soul, to a sponsor ... Never mind that most of these sports fans have never seen the Mercury play and couldn't begin to tell you what the jersey looked like before Arizona-based identity-theft protection company... (USA Today -- Sports)

    Dahl Auto to take over as local Mazda dealer  Jun 4, 2009
    It was the first Mazda dealership in La Crosse since Southside Lincoln Mercury Mazda closed in 2001 at the same location ... Dahl Automotive s La Crosse and Onalaska dealerships also sell Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Hyundai, Subaru, Mitsubishi and Suzuki automobiles. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    ODDBALL ITEMS: Ads on uniforms; Yankees' royal flush  Jun 4, 2009
    The creep continued this week as the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury to put sponsor LifeLock's name on the front of their jerseys and warm-up suits. Now, this is no big deal in that Nike and its ilk are on jerseys in all sports, soccer teams have been bedecked with logos for some time, and race cars have long been rolling billboards. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Gather those bad chemicals  Jun 3, 2009
    He said pesticides and insecticides with mercury and other dangerous metal are solidified and properly disposed. Goehring couldnt put a definite guess on what impact theyve had on improving the environment by disposing of the various pesticides. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)

    Discounts, Not Efficiency, Drive US Auto Sales Up  Jun 3, 2009
    Ford Motor Co. reported Tuesday, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 155,954, up 20 percent versus April and the highest sales for any month since July 2008. (AP Photo/David Duprey) (AP). (ABC News -- Wire)

    2 longtime Kehoe Ford managers to buy into dealership (1504)  Jun 3, 2009
    The dealership -- which sells new Ford, Lincoln and Mercury products -- is a full-line franchise that has been in the same location for over 50 years. It has been operated by Mike Kehoe since 1992. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Ford sales up to highest level since July  Jun 3, 2009
    Sales of the Mercury Mountaineer dropped 45 ... Through June 30, the automaker will cover as much as three months of payments up to $2,100, and its Ford Credit subsidiary will offer zero percent financing on select Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)

    What makes a man wear a hat?  Jun 2, 2009
    Is hat wearing - other than a woolly one when the mercury plummets - merely an affectation. Mr Boucher believes we shouldn't be too quick to pronounce the death of the hat. (BBC News -- UK)

    Uncertain terrain: Dealer saddled with inventory when Chrysler pulls his franchise  Jun 2, 2009
    After a long pause, he explained what the loss means: Our Jeep sales make up between 30 percent to 40 percent of our business, which also includes Lincoln, Mercury and Mazda vehicles. Exactly where we are in all of this is hard to pin down. (Missoulian, MT)

    Pro team to sport sponsor's name on jersey  Jun 2, 2009
    New York Following the lead of international sports, the Phoenix Mercury have become the first WNBA team to put a sponsor s name on their jerseys. Under the three-year deal with LifeLock announced Monday, the identity theft protection company s name will replace the Phoenix and Mercury across the road and home uniforms, respectively ... Artist s rendering of Mercury guard Diana Taurasi wearing a LifeLock sponsored jersey. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Mercury suit up for a sponsorship first  Jun 1, 2009
    The Phoenix Mercury, in a groundbreaking deal that could spread to other sports leagues, will have a corporate sponsor's name emblazoned across the front of the team's jerseys this season ... LifeLock will replace the words "Mercury" and "Phoenix" on the jerseys ... It also lets the company put its name on the team's warm-up shirts and on the court at US Airways Center, where the Mercury opens play on Saturday. (AZCentral -- Business)

    sponsorship deal  Jun 1, 2009
    Mercury suit up for a sponsorship first ... Mercury suit up for a sponsorship first ... The Phoenix Mercury, in a groundbreaking deal that could spread to other sports leagues, will have a corporate sponsor's name emblazoned across the front of the team's jerseys this season. (AZCentral -- Sports)

    Public records for May 30, 2009  May 31, 2009
    SUITS: Bernice Jenkins v. Calvin Johnson, real property; Heidi Clark v. Mercury Insurance Co., auto negligence; SunTrust Bank v. Luis G. Amadeo, real property; BankUnited FSB v. Phyllis K. Ray, real property; SunTrust Bank v. Baruch Perah, real property; Wells Fargo Bank NA v. Jeffrey F. Goodwin, real property; BAC Home Loans Servicing LP v. Michael Dostal, real property; Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP v. Spencer Raimo, real property; Bank of New York Mellon v. Sandra Guzman, real property;... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)

    Club week: Bands performing May 29-June 3  May 30, 2009
    The Muddy River Mercury Hat, 8 p.m., 21 Congress St., Portsmouth. 430-9582. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Ford ready to meet tougher fuel standards, says executive  May 30, 2009
    Ford and Lincoln Mercury have been downsizing their network in recent years, reducing their dealership total from 4,440 in 2004 to 3,787 at the end of last year a 15 percent cut. The company has said it plans another 1 to 2 percent reduction this year. (Helena Independent Record)

    Adam keen on Queen but wont rock exclusively  May 28, 2009
    The legendary band has expressed interest in employing his formidable vocal skills, and Lambert is a big fan of the group once fronted by the late Freddie Mercury. But the 27-year-old California native said Tuesday that hed feel torn about joining the band. (MSNBC -- News)

    MyKey puts limits on teen drivers  May 28, 2009
    DAYTONA BEACH -- Krisita Burket visited Gary Yeoman Ford Lincoln Mercury recently to introduce MyKey, a special key with a computer chip that allows parents to set maximum speed limits at 80 mph and radio volumes for their teenage drivers. The key also chimes when seat belts are not worn and ensures critical systems, such as traction control, remain active. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)

    Owner of Terry Chrysler Jeep will fight to keep franchise  May 28, 2009
    His late father, Terry Morris, founded Morris Ford Mercury in 1971 and Terry Chrysler Jeep in 1984 ... He d like to stay on as a salesman for Morris Auto Group s other dealership, Morris Ford Mercury, which is located across the road from Terry Chrysler Jeep. (Albany Business Review, NY)

    Stolen car creates a grand slam  May 28, 2009
    Sometime during the night of May 6, a 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis was stolen from downtown Mountain Ranch. The car was to be the grand prize for a drawing the park committee is planning as part of its Day in the Park fundraiser Aug. 22, but the disappearing act sent the committee balking. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)

    Hello, old cell phone? This is your future calling  May 27, 2009
    These gadgets often contain toxic materials like mercury (crystal displays), lead (circuit boards) or nickel and cadmium (batteries). The good news. (MSNBC -- Environment)

    Community solutions: A look at the planet in 30 years  May 26, 2009
    The oceans are recovering from the increased mercury that rose to dangerous levels during the years of energy gluttony and electricity wastefulness. But through increased awareness, people started conserving energy and plans for additional coal-fired plants were scrapped. (Bolton Common, MA)

    Senior Citizens  May 26, 2009
    The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)

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