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McCain, Obama trade barbs in town hall debate- John McCain dismissively called rival Barack Obama "that one," Obama mocked McCain's "Straight Talk Express," and both left the debate stage to return to the campaign trail Wednesday.
Analysis: Obama, McCain defy stereotypes in debate- Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain tried to rectify perceived shortcomings and played against type at key moments in Tuesday's presidential debate, but neither seemed to change a campaign dynamic that favors Obama for now.
Asian stocks plunge on fears of global recession- A meltdown in confidence strangled Asian stock markets Wednesday on accelerating fears that the widening financial crisis could spawn a global recession.
- With financial markets still tumbling, the Federal Reserve is signaling that it might cut interest rates after a series of bold steps by federal regulators failed to stem the slide. Neither presidential candidate offered a solution.
Russian forces in Georgia appear to begin pullout- Russian forces began the final stage of a pullback from positions outside Georgia's separatist South Ossetia region, bulldozing a camp at a key checkpoint as EU monitors looked on. A Russian general said the withdrawal would be completed Wednesday.
- A U.S. military officer warned Pentagon officials that an American detainee was being driven nearly insane by months of punishing isolation and sensory deprivation in a U.S. military brig, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.
- U.S. and Japanese researchers are among the favorites to win the Nobel Prize in chemistry, but don't expect any recent discoveries to get the nod.
- Hurricane Norbert strengthened into a powerful Category 2 storm over the Pacific Ocean and forecasters warned that it could reach Mexico's Baja California peninsula by the weekend.
Travis Barker thankful to be alive after jet crash- Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, who always has been afraid of flying, says he's glad to be alive after suffering severe burns in a fiery plane crash last month.
Bosox-Rays renew rivalry, Manny in middle of NLCS- Exactly why the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays tangle so much is hard to tell. Blame it on a high-and-tight pitch here, a hard slide there. Whatever, this much is true: The teams playing in the AL championship series sure get into a lot of scraps. "There's no hatred," injured Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling insisted Tuesday in an e-mail to The Associated Press.
Jamie McMurray Moonlights as Cab Driver to Give Indianapolis Race Fans Rides Home
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The Crown Royal "Safe Rides Home" designated-driver program provides adult
consumers free, safe rides home via a fleet of eight replica purple and gold
No. 26 Ford Fusion cars. McMurray will kickoff the program from the corner of
Jackson Place and South Meridian on
"I really enjoy being a part of the 'Safe Rides Home' program each year. When passengers open the taxi door and see me behind the wheel they usually look very surprised," said McMurray. "Some think I'll speed off down the street, but once they arrive home safely they always thank Crown Royal for the entire experience."
This marks the fourth year the fleet will take to the streets of
"With its legendary motor sports history,
The makers of Crown Royal Canadian whisky, a subsidiary of Diageo plc (NYSE: DEO) continue to use this program as a platform to advance its "Be a Champion. Drink Responsibly." message and initiatives, which are designed to reinforce the importance of responsible drinking and assigning a designated driver.
Consumers can sign up to receive a free safe ride home at special Crown Royal No. 26 taxi stands. Eligible residents must be 21 or over and live within a 20-mile radius of the signup location. There is a four-passenger limit per car.
The makers of Crown Royal Canadian whisky are the primary sponsors of the
No. 26 Roush Racing Ford Fusion driven by
About Crown Royal Canadian Whisky
Crown Royal Canadian whisky is the number one selling Canadian Whisky in
the US by value and has a tradition as long and distinctive as its taste.
Specially blended to commemorate a grand tour of
About Diageo
Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O) is the world's leading premium drinks business with
an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wines and
beer categories. These brands include
Diageo is a global company, trading in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people, brands and performance, visit us at http://www.diageo.com.
Celebrating life, every day, everywhere, responsibly.
About Roush Fenway Racing
Roush Fenway Racing is NASCAR's largest team operating 13 motorsports
teams. Five in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with drivers
Contacts: Erica J. Johnson Nicole Anastasi
Diageo Taylor PR
917.330.6740 704.796.9992
Erica.johnson@diageo.com nanastasi@taylorpr.com
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