The Obama administration is floating a transportation authorization bill that would tax automobile drivers based on how many miles they drive. This new tax is being considered to make up for lost gas tax revenue as cars and drivers become more energy efficient.
Chabad-Lubavitch affiliated institutions represent 10 percent of 100 finalists in the first round of this year’s Chase Community Giving competition. Thanks to voting on the program’s Facebook page, each of the organizations stands to receive a $25,000 grant.
This year’s annual Jewish Children’s Museum dinner will feature a sneak preview of the highly anticipated fourth floor.
News of the killing of arch terrorist Usama bin Laden brought out many different reactions, some celebrated in the streets while others relished the feeling of revenge – but is it ok to rejoice? Join the Besht Center this Shabbos for a conversation with Rabbi Tzvi Freeman and Mendel Kalmenson.
The New York Senate passed legislation that would allow police to stop and ticket motorists for texting while driving. “All they have to do is see you holding your phone,” said Sen. Carl Marcellino, a Long Island Republican and the bill’s primary sponsor. Under the legislation, police would be able to stop drivers for that offense alone since it’s already a primary traffic offense to talk on a hand-held phone while driving in New York. Hands-free phones are permitted.
Get set for shocking Con Ed bills this summer.
An occasional golfer one day hit a straight drive quite a way down the fairway. When he got over to the ball, he was taken aback to find someone else about to hit it. Pardon me,” he said, “You’re addressing my ball.”
“This is my ball!” replied the fellow.
“Sir,” said the stunned golfer, “If you pick it up, you’ll find my name on it.”
The man scooped the ball up and examined it. “Hey; what’s your name doing on my ball,” he protested.
CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute would like to a photo of the Rebbe greeting Prime Minister Menachem Begin upon his historic visit 1977, with special thanks David Sharabi and Dan Patir.
Researchers at Queen’s University and Arizona State University have developed a prototype “Paper Phone” that can do anything an iPhone can, all while being paper thin and flexible. It seems to be only a matter of time until your cell phone will be kept in your wallet next to your drivers license.
Chabad-Lubavitch of Ben Gurion International Airport saw one of its busiest days Thursday when a report of contaminated jet fuel grounded 29 flights and stranded thousands of passengers.
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