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JANUARY 2008 FEATURED ARTICLES Guide to Times Square at New Year's Eve Health History of New Years Eve in Times Square Horoscope - January 2008 Industry in Review Money and Personal Finance New York City TLC Commissioner's Letter NYC TLC Taxi and Black Car Insurance Sports Strengthening Your Financial Portfolio The New Year's Eve Ball Taxi and Limousine Commission News Taxi, Limousine, Paratransit Association (TLPA) 2007 Operators of the Year Taxi of Tomorrow Vehicle Safety ---------------------------------------------------------- FEBRUARY 2008 FEATURED ARTICLES Business Growth Opportunities for TLPA Members February Facts Giving Back to Your Alma Matter Industry in Review Insurance Update Introducing the New York City Taxicab Library of Favorable Court Decisions Established Money and Personal Finance New York City Celebrates Year of Unprecedented Accomplishments. New York City Safest Big City in the World New York City TLC Commissioner's Letter Record New York City Tourism Resolving Credit Card Disputes Sports Taxi and Limousine Commission News Taxi, Limousine, Paratransit Association (TLPA) Year in Review - 2007 The Euro TLPA Contracts to Develop a Web-Based Taxicab Driver Enhancement Program ---------------------------------------------------------- MARCH 2008 FEATURED ARTICLES General Interest Articles • Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics • Stroke • High Blood Pressure • The Birth of Title Insurance • Tap Water is as Good or Better than Bottled? • Style Authority Tries Out No-Iron Suits and Shirts • Waterless Laundry Industry in Review Money and Personal Finance • Energy Bill Summary • Lottery Prizes Unclaimed • A Cheaper Vacation • New Fuel Efficiency Gauges Will Appear in More Cars • Check Payroll Deduction for U.S. Savings Bonds • Buying Long Term Care Insurance New York City TLC Commissioner's Letter New York's No-Fault Law and PIP Insurance Benefits The New York City Taxicab Transactions and Services NYC Taxi Limousine Commission Annual Report & Board Members NYC Taxi Limousine Commission Board Members NYC Taxi Limousine Commission Launches "Secret Rider" NYC Taxi Limousine Commission Mission & Structure NYC Taxi Limousine Commission Regulated Industries & Divisions Online Business Banking Taxi and Limousine Commission News The New York City Taxicab Hack-Up TLPA Upcoming Events & Spring Conference & Expo Understanding the Typical Cab Ride ---------------------------------------------------------- APRIL 2008 FEATURED ARTICLES “Black is the New Green” for the Black Car Industry - Commissioner Industry in Review Lease Cap Hearing: Drivers, Medallion, Medallion & Vehicle, Fleet Mayor Bloomberg Announces Comprehensive Plans for "Green" Black Cars New York City Taxi of Tomorrow New York City TLC Commissioner's Letter NYC TLC Medallion Auction Spring Season Insurance Topics Taxi and Limousine Commission News TLPA For-Hire Vehicle Operators Participate in Local & Statewide Planning ---------------------------------------------------------- MAY 2008 FEATURED ARTICLES Crashes V. Congestion: The Cost to Society Female Taxi Driver Survey. General Interest Industry in Review Insurance For The College Graduate Money and Personal Finance New Taxi Stand at Grand Central Station New York City TLC Commissioner's Letter NYC TLC Annual 2008 Driver Recognition Ceremony NYC TLC Approves NYC Black Car Fleet Green Regulations. NYC TLC Medallion Auction Safety Sports Stribling NYC 2007 Luxury Residential Report Taxi and Limousine Commission News Taxi, Limousine and Paratransit Association Websites Don’t Need Real Estate Broker’s License Your Credit Score ---------------------------------------------------------- JUNE 2008 FEATURED ARTICLES Alcohol Related Accident Statistics Auto Theft in The United States Black Car Alternative Fuel Mandate & Yellow Taxi Credit Card Implementation Branding Your Business - Your Logo Finding your niche in a competitive field Industry in Review Making an 'old' product new again New Employee Verification System of 2008 New York City TLC Commissioner's Letter Taxi and Limousine Commission News The Need for Responsible Death Survivor Planning Why we make foolish and irrational decisions ---------------------------------------------------------- JULY 2008 FEATURED ARTICLES Crane Operators Have no Training or Certification Requirements Guidelines for Hiring & Using Consultants. Hybrid Taxis not Built for Commercial Use Industry in Review Insurance for the Summertime New York City TLC Commissioner's Letter NYC Medallion Auction Historic Success NYC Medallion Taxis Must Use Meters for All Fares NYC TLC Taxi Loop PIlot Project (Hearing Impaired) Underway Parking Survival Protecting Your Business' Internal Technical & Professional Information Queens Medallion Leasing Grand Opening Selection and Installation of Child Safety Seats Social Security and Medicare Financial Crisis Taxi and Limousine Commission News Why Drivers Exhibit Road Rage. Why Pay More for Premium Gas ---------------------------------------------------------- AUGUST 2008 FEATURED ARTICLES Industry in Review Insurance Protection For Lost & Damaged Property Money and Personal Finance New Fuel Efficiency Rules go Into Effect October 1, 2008 New York City TLC Commissioner's Letter NYC TLC Announces Unavailability of Hybrids N.Y. State Senate Passes Airport Anti-Hustling Legislation Operation Street Hail & Airport Anti-Hustling Legislation Primer on Gas Prices Short Term Energy Outlook Sports Taxi and Limousine Commission News The Internet Economy TLPA - Spring Conference & Expo U.S. Leads World in Wind Power Growth Vehicle & Everyday Safety Wheelchair Accessible Service Providers ---------------------------------------------------------- SEPTEMBER 2008 FEATURED ARTICLES 40% of U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Impact The Business Community Accessible Dispatch System Pilot Program Additional Accessible Insignia is Scheduled for Public Hearing Amended Vinyl Upholstery Rules is Scheduled for Public Hearing Automobile Manufacturers Assure NYC TLC of Hybrid Vehicle Availability Complete NYC Taxi, Black Car, Brokerage, Wheelchair Accessible ___& Commuter Van Company Directory Hydrogen Energy for Your Home & Vehicle. Industry in Review Insurance Products Provide Financial Protection Maximize Your Gas Mileage NYC Taxi Vehicles Must Achieve 25 mpg or be Wheelchair Accessible New York City TLC Commissioner's Letter New York Remains the Safest Big City in FBI Uniform Crime Taxi and Limousine Commission News TLPA - Mid-Year International Leadership Conference in Paris ---------------------------------------------------------- OCTOBER 2008 FEATURED ARTICLES 911 & 311 Can Now Receive Pictures & Video __From Cell Phones & Computers Demand for Rail Travel Increases as Fuel Prices Surge Hiring: Background & Reference Checks Hybrid Taxis A Danger to Public Safety Says Report and Lawsuit Ideas for Home and Family __• Engineered products look like the real thing ... but are often better __• Gap Year' Gives Students Life Experience Before College __• Classy, Nice Wedding Gifts __• New: Plus-sized Kids' Clothes __• Home Fashion Has Pebbles Industry in Review Texting While Driving, Going Green, Frozen House Pipes, __Vandalism, Life Style Changes and Your Insurance Policy New York City TLC Commissioner's Letter NYC Community Car Service (Livery) Company Directory. NYC TLC’s Accessible Dispatch Program Continues to Progress Taxi and Limousine Commission News TLPA 2008 Operators & Drivers of the Year ---------------------------------------------------------- NOVEMBER 2008 FEATURED ARTICLES Automakers Warn Against Using Hybrids as Taxicabs Change in Workers Compensation Laws for Black Car & Livery Drivers Dress Codes in the Work Place Employee Time Off to Vote History of the Electric Car in the United States Industry in Review Interior Designer Licensing International Association of Transportation Regulators. New York City TLC Commissioner's Letter Taxi and Limousine Commission News TLPA: Types of Alternative Fuels & Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV) Money and Personal Finance. __• Wood stoves and pellet stoves are in style as demand increases __• Unredeemed savings bonds set a new record __• Emerging markets __• Use your gift cards __• CD's gain wider appeal as rates continue to rise Health __• Why a drink may not be good for everyone __• Diabetes: Take it seriously __• New slant on Alzheimer's __• Breast cancer is low after five years __• Singles are healthier General Interest __• Real estate television checks out the practical side __• Why the Rockefeller Christmas tree may last longer than yours __• New recipes make fruitcake more appealing __• New Lincolns, Cadillacs run well on regular gas __• 2009 Chryslers and Dodges can be wireless hotspots __• GM ups warranty on used cars Personal Growth __• Darker days & what you can do to fight SAD (Seasonal Afective Disorder) __• Do Better... Do one thing at a time __• Some diagnostic procedures require tracers that set off security alarms __• Young children at risk on flights ----------------------------------------------------- DECEMBER 2008 FEATURED ARTICLES 2007 Safest Year on New York's Highways in History 5 Tips for Smarter New Car Shopping. Accessible Cabs Move To The Front of The Line at JFK. Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Against Mayor's Hybrid Taxi Mandate Divorce and Insurance and Windstorm Insurance Coverage First General Counsel Appointed by MTBOT How Twelve Supreme Court Cases — Radically Expanded Government and Eroded Freedom Hybrid Vehicle Lease Cap to Increase $3 a Shift, — Non-Alternative Fuel Vehicle Lease Cap to Decrease $12 a Shift Industry in Review International Accounting Standards Proposed Mayor Bloomberg Announces New Incentive/Disincentive —Program to Reach Goal of Green Taxi Fleet Mayor Discusses New Protection for Job Seekers — and Major Steps To Create Thousands of New Jobs New York City TLC Commissioner's Letter NYC Based Creative Mobile Technologies Introduces — Comprehensive Taxi Technology Services to Chicago Taxi and Limousine Commission News The East Village and Lower East Side Rezoning Plan The Economic Bailout Package: — Why It's Important to Small Business Triborough Bridge to be Named Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. Vaccinate Your Car Against the Cold Vehicles for Use as New York City Taxicabs. What Small Business Needs From — the Newly Elected President & Congress -----------------------------------------------------
JANUARY 2008
FEATURED ARTICLES Guide to Times Square at New Year's Eve Health History of New Years Eve in Times Square Horoscope - January 2008 Industry in Review Money and Personal Finance New York City TLC Commissioner's Letter NYC TLC Taxi and Black Car Insurance Sports Strengthening Your Financial Portfolio The New Year's Eve Ball Taxi and Limousine Commission News Taxi, Limousine, Paratransit Association (TLPA) 2007 Operators of the Year Taxi of Tomorrow Vehicle Safety ----------------------------------------------------------
FEBRUARY 2008
FEATURED ARTICLES Business Growth Opportunities for TLPA Members February Facts Giving Back to Your Alma Matter Industry in Review Insurance Update Introducing the New York City Taxicab Library of Favorable Court Decisions Established Money and Personal Finance New York City Celebrates Year of Unprecedented Accomplishments. New York City Safest Big City in the World New York City TLC Commissioner's Letter Record New York City Tourism Resolving Credit Card Disputes Sports Taxi and Limousine Commission News Taxi, Limousine, Paratransit Association (TLPA) Year in Review - 2007 The Euro TLPA Contracts to Develop a Web-Based Taxicab Driver Enhancement Program ----------------------------------------------------------
MARCH 2008
FEATURED ARTICLES General Interest Articles • Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics • Stroke • High Blood Pressure • The Birth of Title Insurance • Tap Water is as Good or Better than Bottled? • Style Authority Tries Out No-Iron Suits and Shirts • Waterless Laundry Industry in Review Money and Personal Finance • Energy Bill Summary • Lottery Prizes Unclaimed • A Cheaper Vacation • New Fuel Efficiency Gauges Will Appear in More Cars • Check Payroll Deduction for U.S. Savings Bonds • Buying Long Term Care Insurance New York City TLC Commissioner's Letter New York's No-Fault Law and PIP Insurance Benefits The New York City Taxicab Transactions and Services NYC Taxi Limousine Commission Annual Report & Board Members NYC Taxi Limousine Commission Board Members NYC Taxi Limousine Commission Launches "Secret Rider" NYC Taxi Limousine Commission Mission & Structure NYC Taxi Limousine Commission Regulated Industries & Divisions Online Business Banking Taxi and Limousine Commission News The New York City Taxicab Hack-Up TLPA Upcoming Events & Spring Conference & Expo Understanding the Typical Cab Ride ----------------------------------------------------------
APRIL 2008 FEATURED ARTICLES “Black is the New Green” for the Black Car Industry - Commissioner Industry in Review Lease Cap Hearing: Drivers, Medallion, Medallion & Vehicle, Fleet Mayor Bloomberg Announces Comprehensive Plans for "Green" Black Cars New York City Taxi of Tomorrow New York City TLC Commissioner's Letter NYC TLC Medallion Auction Spring Season Insurance Topics Taxi and Limousine Commission News TLPA For-Hire Vehicle Operators Participate in Local & Statewide Planning ----------------------------------------------------------
MAY 2008
FEATURED ARTICLES Crashes V. Congestion: The Cost to Society Female Taxi Driver Survey. General Interest Industry in Review Insurance For The College Graduate Money and Personal Finance New Taxi Stand at Grand Central Station New York City TLC Commissioner's Letter NYC TLC Annual 2008 Driver Recognition Ceremony NYC TLC Approves NYC Black Car Fleet Green Regulations. NYC TLC Medallion Auction Safety Sports Stribling NYC 2007 Luxury Residential Report Taxi and Limousine Commission News Taxi, Limousine and Paratransit Association Websites Don’t Need Real Estate Broker’s License Your Credit Score ----------------------------------------------------------
JUNE 2008
FEATURED ARTICLES Alcohol Related Accident Statistics Auto Theft in The United States Black Car Alternative Fuel Mandate & Yellow Taxi Credit Card Implementation Branding Your Business - Your Logo Finding your niche in a competitive field Industry in Review Making an 'old' product new again New Employee Verification System of 2008 New York City TLC Commissioner's Letter Taxi and Limousine Commission News The Need for Responsible Death Survivor Planning Why we make foolish and irrational decisions ----------------------------------------------------------
JULY 2008
FEATURED ARTICLES Crane Operators Have no Training or Certification Requirements Guidelines for Hiring & Using Consultants. Hybrid Taxis not Built for Commercial Use Industry in Review Insurance for the Summertime New York City TLC Commissioner's Letter NYC Medallion Auction Historic Success NYC Medallion Taxis Must Use Meters for All Fares NYC TLC Taxi Loop PIlot Project (Hearing Impaired) Underway Parking Survival Protecting Your Business' Internal Technical & Professional Information Queens Medallion Leasing Grand Opening Selection and Installation of Child Safety Seats Social Security and Medicare Financial Crisis Taxi and Limousine Commission News Why Drivers Exhibit Road Rage. Why Pay More for Premium Gas ----------------------------------------------------------
AUGUST 2008
FEATURED ARTICLES Industry in Review Insurance Protection For Lost & Damaged Property Money and Personal Finance New Fuel Efficiency Rules go Into Effect October 1, 2008 New York City TLC Commissioner's Letter NYC TLC Announces Unavailability of Hybrids N.Y. State Senate Passes Airport Anti-Hustling Legislation Operation Street Hail & Airport Anti-Hustling Legislation Primer on Gas Prices Short Term Energy Outlook Sports Taxi and Limousine Commission News The Internet Economy TLPA - Spring Conference & Expo U.S. Leads World in Wind Power Growth Vehicle & Everyday Safety Wheelchair Accessible Service Providers ----------------------------------------------------------
SEPTEMBER 2008
FEATURED ARTICLES 40% of U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Impact The Business Community Accessible Dispatch System Pilot Program Additional Accessible Insignia is Scheduled for Public Hearing Amended Vinyl Upholstery Rules is Scheduled for Public Hearing Automobile Manufacturers Assure NYC TLC of Hybrid Vehicle Availability Complete NYC Taxi, Black Car, Brokerage, Wheelchair Accessible ___& Commuter Van Company Directory Hydrogen Energy for Your Home & Vehicle. Industry in Review Insurance Products Provide Financial Protection Maximize Your Gas Mileage NYC Taxi Vehicles Must Achieve 25 mpg or be Wheelchair Accessible New York City TLC Commissioner's Letter New York Remains the Safest Big City in FBI Uniform Crime Taxi and Limousine Commission News TLPA - Mid-Year International Leadership Conference in Paris ----------------------------------------------------------
OCTOBER 2008
FEATURED ARTICLES 911 & 311 Can Now Receive Pictures & Video __From Cell Phones & Computers Demand for Rail Travel Increases as Fuel Prices Surge Hiring: Background & Reference Checks Hybrid Taxis A Danger to Public Safety Says Report and Lawsuit Ideas for Home and Family __• Engineered products look like the real thing ... but are often better __• Gap Year' Gives Students Life Experience Before College __• Classy, Nice Wedding Gifts __• New: Plus-sized Kids' Clothes __• Home Fashion Has Pebbles Industry in Review Texting While Driving, Going Green, Frozen House Pipes, __Vandalism, Life Style Changes and Your Insurance Policy New York City TLC Commissioner's Letter NYC Community Car Service (Livery) Company Directory. NYC TLC’s Accessible Dispatch Program Continues to Progress Taxi and Limousine Commission News TLPA 2008 Operators & Drivers of the Year ----------------------------------------------------------
NOVEMBER 2008
FEATURED ARTICLES Automakers Warn Against Using Hybrids as Taxicabs Change in Workers Compensation Laws for Black Car & Livery Drivers Dress Codes in the Work Place Employee Time Off to Vote History of the Electric Car in the United States Industry in Review Interior Designer Licensing International Association of Transportation Regulators. New York City TLC Commissioner's Letter Taxi and Limousine Commission News TLPA: Types of Alternative Fuels & Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV) Money and Personal Finance. __• Wood stoves and pellet stoves are in style as demand increases __• Unredeemed savings bonds set a new record __• Emerging markets __• Use your gift cards __• CD's gain wider appeal as rates continue to rise Health __• Why a drink may not be good for everyone __• Diabetes: Take it seriously __• New slant on Alzheimer's __• Breast cancer is low after five years __• Singles are healthier General Interest __• Real estate television checks out the practical side __• Why the Rockefeller Christmas tree may last longer than yours __• New recipes make fruitcake more appealing __• New Lincolns, Cadillacs run well on regular gas __• 2009 Chryslers and Dodges can be wireless hotspots __• GM ups warranty on used cars Personal Growth __• Darker days & what you can do to fight SAD (Seasonal Afective Disorder) __• Do Better... Do one thing at a time __• Some diagnostic procedures require tracers that set off security alarms __• Young children at risk on flights -----------------------------------------------------
DECEMBER 2008
FEATURED ARTICLES 2007 Safest Year on New York's Highways in History 5 Tips for Smarter New Car Shopping. Accessible Cabs Move To The Front of The Line at JFK. Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Against Mayor's Hybrid Taxi Mandate Divorce and Insurance and Windstorm Insurance Coverage First General Counsel Appointed by MTBOT How Twelve Supreme Court Cases — Radically Expanded Government and Eroded Freedom Hybrid Vehicle Lease Cap to Increase $3 a Shift, — Non-Alternative Fuel Vehicle Lease Cap to Decrease $12 a Shift Industry in Review International Accounting Standards Proposed Mayor Bloomberg Announces New Incentive/Disincentive —Program to Reach Goal of Green Taxi Fleet Mayor Discusses New Protection for Job Seekers — and Major Steps To Create Thousands of New Jobs New York City TLC Commissioner's Letter NYC Based Creative Mobile Technologies Introduces — Comprehensive Taxi Technology Services to Chicago Taxi and Limousine Commission News The East Village and Lower East Side Rezoning Plan The Economic Bailout Package: — Why It's Important to Small Business Triborough Bridge to be Named Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. Vaccinate Your Car Against the Cold Vehicles for Use as New York City Taxicabs. What Small Business Needs From — the Newly Elected President & Congress -----------------------------------------------------