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At first glance, the title Fast & Furious seems like an uninspired moniker for the upcoming fourth chapter of Universal’s blockbuster action franchise. Certainly the bright minds who gave us the flash of unbridled genius that was 2 Fast 2 Furious might have conjured up something a tad more creative for the latest go-round, no? Perhaps something like Fast and Fourious, Fast and Furious Fourever, or even Live Free or Fast and Furious – anything would have worked better than the almost perfunctory plainness of Fast-ampersand-Furious.

But upon closer examination, the logic behind the ampersand begins to reveal itself. Fast & Furious marks the reunion of the street-racing saga’s …  More info

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Smith Optics, a leader in off-road goggle technology, has two words for you this tradeshow season, Graphic Series. New for ‘09 is our innovative and incredibly modernistic line of Fuel, Intake & Piston Graphic Series goggles.

With four new designs now available, there is something for everyone. From the already popular Ink & Daggers, to the brand new retro Zebrah and the star studded Jaded Stars Camo, to the Red Dots with the three carry-overs from 08, Stitches, Khamo, and Blue Dangerous, we have you covered from one end of the color …  More info

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Tesla Motors Inc. CEO Elon Musk is a determined and optimistic man, even though his Silicon Valley firm is losing money. The electric car maker’s fourth chief has been held up by production delays but expects profitability by mid-year. Much of his hope rests on a $350 million check from the Department of Energy which Tesla may (or may not) get in four to five months…  More info

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JEREZ, Spain — McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton led the pack of drivers testing out this season’s Formula One cars Thursday.

The circuit champion was quickest of the four 2009 cars testing at the Jerez circuit with a fast lap of one minute 20.737, ahead of Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull, Kazuki Nakajima of Williams and local favourite Fernando Alonso of Renault.

Hamilton’s testing focused on trying out new regulations, including …  More info