The Wall Street Journal has an article that says you know gas prices are high when Texans start driving golf carts. The vehicles the WJS is talking about do look like golf carts but they are actually small electric powered vehicles. A company named ZAP makes electric vehicles but there are many others that have been around for a while but were primarily used by businesses. Many streets do not allow these slow, small golf-cart-sized vehicles.
"It makes so much sense for getting around. We go everywhere in it," says Mrs. Peters, 41.
It's a sure sign electric cars have a future when they're catching on in Texas. Others here, too, are abandoning the family car and driving to the office in what appear to be fancy little golf carts. Small battery-powered vehicles have been on the market for years but have mainly been used by workers driving around factories and university campuses.
The small cars are powered by batteries charged by plugging them into regular 110-volt house current. Though they do look like golf carts, they have heftier frames and more powerful engines. Now, with high gasoline prices driving booming sales, many are going to ordinary folks like the Peterses, who have fallen in love with gasoline-free transportation.
Here's a video from the WSJ that shows people driving around in the vehicles that resemble golf carts.
Conde Nast Publications is ceasing publication of Golf for Women magazine with the July/August issue. Charles H. Townsend, President & CEO of Conde Nast Publications says the magazine no longer supports Conde Nast's "long term business objectives." Conde Nast purchased Golf for Women from the Meredith Corporation in 2006. The popular magazine had a rate base of 600,000.
"We came to this decision because we feel the magazine will not support our long term business objectives," Mr. Townsend said. "I would like to thank Susan Reed and Chris McLoughlin and the entire staff for their efforts throughout the years. Golf For Women attracted a loyal readership and we were proud to publish it."
Here's the video of Will Ferrell accepted Tiger Wood's Best Male Athelete trophy at the 2008 ESPYs. Speaking as Tiger, Ferrell said, "What can I say? I'm the best. In your face." (via Mahalo)
The photo above shows Paula Creamer celebrating her victory at the 2008 Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroger with the Pink Panther. Nicknamed the "Pink Panther," Creamer completed career-best and tournament-record rounds in her seventh LPGA career win.
Conde Nast Publications is ceasing publication of Golf for Women magazine with the July/August issue. Charles H. Townsend, President & CEO of Conde Nast Publications says the magazine no longer supports Conde Nast's "long term business objectives." Conde Nast purchased Golf for Women from the Meredith Corporation in 2006. The popular magazine had a rate base of 600,000.
