US sanctions Syrian companies

| August 29, 2011

Washington (CNN) — The United States has slapped sanctions on Syrias largest mobile phone operator and a Syrian bank and its Lebanese subsidiary. The Treasury Department Wednesday announced the designation of mobile phone operator Syriatel, the Commercial Bank of Syria and the Syrian Lebanese Commercial Bank. It said Americans are generally prohibited from engaging in [...]

Pierzynski to resume baseball activity

| August 29, 2011

Doctors at the Cleveland Clinic confirmed what Pierzynski knew, that his injury isnt considered serious. The veteran catcher, currently on the 15-day disabled list, was cleared to begin baseball activity Friday. Im going to start light, start slow, swinging a lighter bat to get to the full range of motion, Pierzynski said. Im probably at [...]

9 Michigan Companies to Improve Vehicles

| August 29, 2011

WXYZ – More than $45 Million is headed Michigans way from the US Department of Energy. Nine companies will reap the benefits of government funding to develop advanced vehicle technology. Ideas that will get more attention include: lighter weight components, batteries that last longer and are less expensive, improved engines, better fuel and lubricants and [...]