“Flying Car” Terrafugia Transition Takes Off

March 20th, 2009 7 Comments   Posted in Technology, Travel

The Terrafugia Transition® achieved its first flight in secrecy, at 7:40 a.m at Plattsburgh International Airport last March 5th, 2009. But the “first flight” was only revealed at a press conference in Boston Museum of Science last March 18, 2009.

More popularly known as the “flying car”, the Transition® is a roadable aircraft designed to take off and land at local airports and drive on any road. The first Transition flight lasted only 37 seconds and covered about 3,000 feet and was piloted by Phil Meteer, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel. More »

Vote Earth on Earth Hour 2009

March 11th, 2009 1 Comment   Posted in News & Updates

It’s about Earth vs Global Warming.

Earth Hour aims 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote. – Switching off your lights is a vote for Earth, or leaving them on is a vote for global warming.

VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for everyone to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2009, and this number is growing everyday.

VOTE EARTH and join the world for Earth Hour 2009. More »