National Poison Prevention Week is March 15 - 21, 2009
Each year, more than 2.4 million poison exposures are reported to the nation's poison control centers and nearly two-thirds of those calls involve children. Most poisonings occur when parents or caregivers are not paying attention. It's important to react quickly when a poisoning occurs.
The most dangerous potential poisons are medicines, cleaning products, antifreeze, windshield wiper fluid, pesticides, furniture polish, gasoline, kerosene and lamp oil. And with Americans spending more time in their cars commuting and shuttling children to activities, accidental poison exposure in vehicles is a scary possibility.
For safety precautions, drivers should always keep the nationwide phone number for Poison Control handy, 800-222-1222. And for OnStar subscribers, the in-vehicle communications service will now route calls about poisonings directly to Poison Control. Once connected the Poison Control specialists will help the victims decide the best ...
On the second annual World Glaucoma Day (March 12), leading global glaucoma experts are working together to help educate patients diagnosed with glaucoma and those who may be at risk for the condition. Glaucoma is a worldwide epidemiological challenge affecting approximately four percent of the global population, with an estimated 50 percent of glaucoma cases remaining undiagnosed. Research shows that by 2010, an estimated 60.5 million people globally will be living with either angle closure glaucoma (ACG) or primary open angle glaucoma (POAG).
During World Glaucoma Day, experts across the globe are encouraging patients, those individuals potentially at risk for glaucoma, and eye health professionals to utilize resources from sources like the All Eyes on Glaucoma(tm) campaign to recognize and understand the devastating consequences of glaucoma - the world's second leading cause of blindness. The All Eyes on Glaucoma program seeks to help raise awareness globally on World Glaucoma Day and throughout ...
American Heart Association expands national fats awareness campaign with "Better Fats Sisters" DALLAS (May 21, 2008) - Fewer than half of Americans know that the "better" fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated) can help reduce their risk of heart disease, according to a recent survey by the American Heart Association. "Heart disease remains the No. 1 killer of Americans. Consumers have heard a lot about the "bad" fats lately and what not to eat. That's why it's important for people to know the "better" fats and foods where they're found so they can lower their risk for heart disease," said Robert H. Eckel, M.D., past president of the American Heart Association, chair of its trans fat task force and professor of medicine at the Anschutz Medical Campus of the University of Colorado Denver. Facing the Fats with the Better Fats Sisters: Your Heart Helpers The American Heart Association is introducing two new ...
Pickup Trucks Represent Second Largest Segment of the Auto Market
Most people think of small cars and big gas mileage when it comes to hybrid vehicles. But, what about those with a need for more space, utility, and brawniness? Enter the hybrid pickup truck.
Hybrid pickup trucks are unique because they have exceptional fuel economy, but drive and are fueled the same way as a normal pickup truck. While they are usually more expensive than their non-hybrid counterparts, from a cost-benefit analysis, experts say that it's really not much of a premium.
Still a powerful punch, not only do the new Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra hybrid pickups have fuel economy that's 50% better in the city, they offer over 300 horsepower and 1,500 pounds payload - as well as 6,100 pounds of towing, so you don't have to compromise on a full-size truck. In fact, these hybrid pickup trucks have the same mileage as many popular 4-cylinder mid-size cars. Experts say the versatile pickup truck is here to stay, as the ...
A minimally invasive interventional radiology treatment -- focal cryoablation that freezes prostate tumors -- proves as effective as surgery but without the side effects of sexual and urinary dysfunction. The so-called “male lumpectomy” can be considered a first-line treatment for patients of all risk levels. Instead of removing the entire prostate or using radiation on the entire prostate, interventional radiologists can find out where the cancer is and just destroy the cancer.
Interventional radiologists, using imaging for guidance, insert a probe through the skin that circulates extremely cold gas to freeze and destroy the cancerous tissue. Treating only the tumor instead of the whole prostate gland is a major and profound departure from the current thinking about prostate cancer.
Additionally, the use of a 3-D mapping biopsy provides superior information on the extent and grade of prostate cancer as opposed to the current standard TRUS biopsy.
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Freezing kidney tumors, using a safe minimally invasive interventional radiology treatment that kills the cancer 100 percent effectively without surgery, should be the first treatment option for all individuals with tumors that are 4 centimeters or smaller, and this treatment is a viable option for people with larger tumors. Interventional cryoablation is as effective as laparoscopic surgery, the current gold standard treatment. Eliminating cancer at such an early stage is significant news for kidney cancer patients. Interventional cryoablation is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure. Patients leave the hospital with only a bandaid and return to normal activity almost immediately vs. the current common treatment of laparoscopic surgery with several days in the hospital and two to four weeks of recovery.
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Interventional radiologists are board-certified physicians who specialize in minimally invasive, targeted treatments that offer less risk, less pain and less ...
Power Expert Explains How a Smart Grid Can Help Consumers Save Money, Clean Up the Environment and Create More Jobs
President Obama has been talking about the need for a smart grid to help keep America sustainable and competitive and in fact, the current proposed economic stimulus package includes $54 billion for renewable energy, energy efficiency and smart grid projects. What exactly does that all mean and how will it affect your area?
A smart grid delivers electricity from suppliers to consumers using digital technology to save energy and cost.
Our current grid resembles a huge network of electrical roads and highways – some are high speed, with electrical traffic covering far distances and others covering shorter distances moving at a slower pace. For this grid to work efficiently, electrical traffic needs to be kept at a steady, consistent pace throughout the grid. Too much “traffic” at one particular time can cause jams or bottlenecks in the system.
Because ...
In today's tough automotive market, superior customer service can often translate into needed revenue for both car dealers and automakers. In fact, J.D. Power and Associates reports that exceptional service satisfaction enhances dealer and manufacturer profitability by improving customer retention even as sales decline.
The 29th annual study examined satisfaction among car owners who visit a service department for maintenance or repair work. Rankings, based on dealer performance during the first three years of ownership, were determined by service quality, service initiation, service advisor, service facility and vehicle pickup. Results revealed that the highest-performing brands retained more than 80 percent of their customer maintenance and repair dollars within their dealer network, compared to less than 60 percent for lowering-performing brands.
Lexus ranked highest with dealer service, moving up from fourth position in 2008. Jaguar, BMW, Cadillac and Acura helped round out the top five, ...
Reaching out to 25 million owners of mixed-breed dogs, the American Mutt-i-grees Club, a program of the Pet Savers Foundation, the development arm of the Animal League, encourages shelter adoptions as the right choice, and discourages purchases from pet stores supplied by the inhumane puppy mill trade. Three public service announcements each highlight the mission of this life-saving initiative. TV and film Actress Kathryn Erbe, who adopted her mixed-breed dog from a shelter, serves as AMC spokesperson. Teen actor Josh Flitter, aka, Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective, reaches out to the next generation, speaking for Mutt-i-grees Cares, the AMC kid’s component. Lomax, the PBS Hound of Music, joins in as spokesdog for this noble effort. (Muttigrees.org)
Reaching out to 25 million owners of mixed-breed dogs, the American Mutt-i-grees Club, a program of the Pet Savers Foundation, the development arm of the Animal League, encourages shelter adoptions as the right choice, and discourages purchases from pet stores supplied by the inhumane puppy mill trade. Three public service announcements each highlight the mission of this life-saving initiative. TV and film Actress Kathryn Erbe, who adopted her mixed-breed dog from a shelter, serves as AMC spokesperson. Teen actor Josh Flitter, aka, Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective, reaches out to the next generation, speaking for Mutt-i-grees Cares, the AMC kid’s component. Lomax, the PBS Hound of Music, joins in as spokesdog for this noble effort. (Muttigrees.org)
Tour For Life, a program of North Shore Animal League America, is the world’s largest cooperative adoption event, with two of the Animal League’s Mobile Adoption Units simultaneously crossing the country, in two routes throughout March and April, 2009. Tour For Life, which aims to reinforce the importance and advantages of shelter adoptions, stops in 24 major cities to assist shelters and rescue groups in adopting orphaned pets. Kathryn Erbe, star of TV’s Law & Order: Criminal Intent serves as national spokesperson. As a pet parent who adopted from a shelter, she knows firsthand the joys of pet ownership. (AnimalLeague.org)
Reaching out to 25 million owners of mixed-breed dogs, the American Mutt-i-grees Club, a program of the Pet Savers Foundation, the development arm of the Animal League, encourages shelter adoptions as the right choice, and discourages purchases from pet stores supplied by the inhumane puppy mill trade. Three public service announcements each highlight the mission of this life-saving initiative. TV and film Actress Kathryn Erbe, who adopted her mixed-breed dog from a shelter, serves as AMC spokesperson. Teen actor Josh Flitter, aka, Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective, reaches out to the next generation, speaking for Mutt-i-grees Cares, the AMC kid’s component. Lomax, the PBS Hound of Music, joins in as spokesdog for this noble effort. (Muttigrees.org)
NASCAR stock car racing superstar Greg Biffle serves as spokesperson for SPAY/USA, a nationwide network and referral service for affordable spay/neuter services and a program of the Animal League. Biffle is championing the prevention of unwanted litters, convinced that by raising awareness more pet owners will follow his lead and alter their pets, in hopes of leading to a dramatic decrease in shelter euthanasia, of which there are approximately 4 million each year. A passionate advocate for animals, Biffle has set an example by neutering and spaying his own dogs. (SpayUSA.org)
Certified Used Cars do Well in Down Market
It's no secret that new car sales in the U.S. have been in a steep decline for several months as people worry about their financial future. But many of us still need a new, if not "brand new" car, and interest is peaking on used cars, as people look to replace their current vehicles. And the category of certified pre-owned vehicles are doing unexpectedly and exceptionally well.
Unlike regular used cars, certified pre-owned cars are attractive, because they have an added warranty of some kind. But beware, say experts, not all warranties are equal. Any used car dealer can claim that a used car is certified and offer an extended service agreement. Intellichoice.com recommends you look for a vehicle that's backed by a warranty from the original manufacturer, because that means the vehicle has been inspected and refurbished to "like new" standards determined by that manufacturer.
As you might expect, certified used vehicles often cost more than the equivalent ...
New Cars Feature Low Energy, Design-Friendly Lighting
While the exterior of the car almost always gets the most attention, car designers will tell you that the interior is just as, if not more, important.
That's why many new high-style cars are featuring light emitting-diodes (LEDs), frequently found in the taillights, daytime running lights and turn signals, as part of the interior. With its subtle ice blue ambient lighting, the Buick LaCrosse is just one example that was introduced at the Detroit Auto Show.
Compared to traditional lighting, LEDs are more flexible and can go in places other than the ceiling of your car. They can improve visibility by illuminating previously harder to light areas, like foot wells and door handles, without distracting the driver.
Source: General Motors
February 2009 - Pets of all sizes, shapes and colors - purple, green and gold -put on their party hats and paraded through the streets of St. Louis for the 16th annual Beggin' Pet Parade that kicked-off the city's 2009 Mardi Gras celebration. As one of the world's premiere pet events, the Beggin' Pet Parade annually attracts more than 8,000 pets and 80,000 people looking for a tail-wagging good time.
Thousands of four-legged party animals decked out in their most creative Mardi Gras-themed costumes and marched through Soulard, St. Louis' very own French Quarter, for the opportunity to grab some of their favorite treats and mingle with fellow pooch pals. A one-of-its-kind yellow Beggin' float led a massive sea of colorfully dressed dogs, cats, rabbits and other beloved pets towards the parade's conclusion at Soulard Market Park.
One of the highlights of this year's parade was the coronation ceremony to select the 2009 Beggin' Court. Five lucky costumed canines were chosen to be the King, Queen, ...
Matt Titus and Tamsen Fadal, newlyweds and love experts, shed light on the mysterious minds of men who are contemplating their marital futures and provide insight on how single girls can tackle the topic of engagement and diamond engagement rings. They explain why your diamond ring should be the one thing you should not compromise on and tell you what you need to know before going out and purchasing a diamond ring. Matt and Tamsen also provide next steps for what men/women should do after the question has been popped. They also offer tips on how to make your relationship enduring.
For more information on diamond engagement rings, go to www.adiamondisforever.com and www.heartsonfire.com
For further advice on relationships go to www.whyhasnthe.com
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Do you remember your first time? That is, the first time you fell in love with the scent of Gain. Valentine's Day is near, love is in the air and it's the perfect time to reflect on the moment you fell in love...with Gain. Recording artist, actress and self-proclaimed Gain fanatic, Mandy Moore, is sharing with America the story of when she first fell in love with the scent, and asking scent lovers to share their own Gain "Love at First Sniff" stories. If you haven't experienced it for yourself, then join the movement and open up a bottle of Gain because it only takes one sniff to fall in love with its scent.
"It's exciting for me that there are so many people who love the fresh scent of Gain as much as I do. I will never forget the first time I fell in love with Gain, I was on the road and the moment I smelled it I was instantly transported back to being with my best friend in my home away from home," said Moore.
Scent lovers can embrace the sentiment of the season by sharing their personal stories ...
Chevrolet-Based Characters Stars of New Transformers Sequel "Revenge of the Fallen"
This year's Chicago Auto Show is rolling out the red carpet for the industry's biggest stars. The larger-than-life robots from the upcoming film "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen", are making their debut at the show before hitting the big screen.
Bumblebee, the heroic Camaro from the first "Transformers" movie, will be on public display in his Autobot form standing at 17 feet tall and 13 feet wide. Revamped, the yellow car will sport new wheels and SS-model performance cues just like the real 2010 production model.
Joining Bumblebee are four all-new Chevrolet-based Autobots. The group of newcomers includes Sideswipe, a Stingray concept vehicle with a futuristic style; Skids and Mudflap, small twin cars that pack a powerful punch; and Jolt, an Autobot based on the 2011 electric Volt. "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" is set to open in the US on June 26.
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In a bid to help underserved children, the Children's Health Fund (CHF) held an online auction of the Ysio Digital Radiology System, donated by Siemens. Bidding for the state-of-the-art machine started at $99,999 and jumped to a quarter million dollars in the first ten days.
The winning bid was made by John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson NY, resulting in a $285,309.00 donation to the CHF. The Ysio is a flexible system that allows for x-rays to be taken through the use of a wireless detector and can handle obese and elderly patients. The machine can fit into nearly all hospital radiology environments and will soon be installed in the X-Ray Department of the winner.
Co-founded by singer/songwriter Paul Simon and Dr. Irwin Redlener, the Children's Health Fund's programs provide urgently needed healthcare to underprivileged children in America's urban and rural settings. The CHF began in New York City with one medical mobile unit and now has 38 mobile medical units and 6 fixed-site ...
El Congreso de los Estados Unidos aprobó extender hasta el 12 de junio la fecha límite para que las estaciones de televisión del país comiencen a transmitir una señal digital. En los próximos cuatro meses más de seis millones de hogares, que según datos de Nielsen, todavía dependen de un televisor análogo y una antena de techo, deberán hacer los cambios necesarios para poder seguir recibiendo su programación.
Según AARP un 40 por ciento de estas personas son adultos mayores y de bajos ingresos que dependen de la televisión como la principal fuente de información y entretenimiento. Sin embargo la nueva ley aprobada por el Congreso permite a las estaciones de televisión ya listas para el cambio comenzar a transmitir una señal digital antes del 12 de Junio lo que significa que muchas personas podrían empezar a perder su programación antes de la fecha límite.
Los consumidores tienen tres opciones: conectarse a un servicio pago de cable o satélite, comprar un televisor con un sintonizador digital o ...
February 10, 2009 -- According to the National Safety Council, vehicle death rates are three times higher at night than during the day. And while car manufacturers continue to make safer cars, new technology is helping to light the way.
Almost 90% of a driver's reaction depends on vision and experts say more light is always better. High Intensity Discharge lighting, also known as HID, delivers three times the light of a conventional halogen headlight. The light is also used in a more efficient way, increasing overall luminosity and improving nighttime visibility.
LED lights are another alternative for safer lighting solutions. Unlike conventional light sources, LEDs reach full brightness in a few thousandths of a second; giving drivers more reaction time when the car in front of them hits the brakes. In addition to being brighter, these lights are also smaller, lighter and use less electricity.
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Soon, flower retailers will be abuzz filling all the flower orders in time for Valentine's Day. This is good news for the more than 45,000 Colombians working for the more than 163 Florverde(R) farms. The Colombian flower industry and Florverde growers depend upon Valentine's Day flower exports - which make up 20 percent of annual shipments - to help support the many social programs that help provide a better quality of life for workers and their families.
"Colombia's flower industry not only produces beautiful, fresh-cut blooms for the world to enjoy, it also produces hope and opportunity for thousands of Colombian families," said Augusto Solano, President of the Association of Colombian Flower Exporters, Asocolflores. "Sales of flowers at Valentine's Day support a variety of social programs ranging from education and training to health care and housing."
Log onto www.florverde.org for a list of social programs and benefits offered to workers.
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The automotive marketplace is becoming more and more competitive every year, providing customers with plenty of options. According to research from R.L. Polk and Company, nearly half of all Americans are easily swayed about their personal transportation and end up buying a completely different brand or model car each time.
But while analyzing over 9.5 million retail purchases last year and tracking to see if customer loyalty was to stay with a manufacturer within a brand, there were some winners. General Motors won big for overall loyalty to manufacturer by retaining 62.5% of its owners who bought cars in 2008. Chevrolet won four individual model awards for their vehicle categories proving loyalty to some automotive brands may be more than skin deep.
Polk suggests, if carmakers want to maintain their owner's loyalty, they need to focus on three things: maintaining quality, creating brand excitement, and improving technology.
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Sanford and Terlato Family Vineyards Take Home High Honors
It was against the odds. A Brooklyn born kid now in his seventies was heralded as one of the top wine producers at the recent San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, but the accolades are no accident; Anthony Terlato had a dream and he had set his sights on the goal of producing great wines. Among the 4,235 wine entrants, 60 professional judges awarded medals to 20 Terlato wines at the prestigious competition, including Best of Class for his Sanford 2006 Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills and Double Gold for two wines -- his eponymous label Terlato Family Vineyards 2005 Napa Valley Devil's Peak Bordeaux Blend and the Sanford 2006 Pinot Noir-Sanford & Benedict Vineyard. Acclaimed as San Francisco's premier tasting event, the Chronicle event features award-winning wines from across the country.
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Though one in three women in this country has some form of heart disease, women are still not receiving the same in-hospital treatment that men do for heart attacks and as a result, may be more likely to die.
This disparity in care is a big concern. For example, women are 14% less likely than men to be treated with aspirin following a heart attack. Now more than ever, women need to understand their risk factors for heart disease and advocate for their own heart health.
Bayer Healthcare LLC, the maker’s of Bayer® Aspirin and WomenHeart, the nation’s only national organization dedicated solely to promoting women’s heart health, have teamed up to create this page to provide information, inspiration and hope to the hundreds of thousands of women living with heart disease, their families and friends.
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/WomenHeart-Strong-Heart/62833170782
From the early days of William Durant and Walter Marr to current overseas success, Buick has been at the forefront of automotive design. With groundbreaking features, the line was one of the driving forces behind the creation of General Motors. Now, over a century later, the once obscure Buick has been reestablished as one of the four key brands of General Motors.
Part of this return to relevancy lies with the many young designers behind the brand new 2010 LaCrosse. Introduced by GM's VP of Design, Ed Welburn, these designers share what it is like to make the most of an interesting opportunity - the chance to make a classic relevant again.
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Associate Commissioner for Foods at the FDA to Discuss The Latest on the Current Peanut Butter Recall
In the midst of one of the largest food recalls in the nation’s history, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants to be clear with consumers as to what is safe and what should be avoided when it comes to peanuts and peanut products. As Super Bowl weekend begins, the FDA realizes many people may be going to parties and other gatherings where there will be a lot of snack food, many containing peanut products. They want to help consumers navigate these situations by advising them on how to make the safe choices.
David W.K. Acheson, M.D., Associate Commissioner for Foods at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration can talk about the current peanut butter recall and offer your viewers a reassuring message about how to be careful with peanut products.
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According to the American Cancer Association, prostate cancer affects one in six men in the U.S. and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men. When caught and treated early, survival rates can be more than 90 percent, making swift treatment key.
Existing treatments however, can be limited and affect quality of life due to significant side effects, including loss of muscle mass, depression, decreased mental acuity and impotence. Now a High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) procedure, available in 33 countries outside the US including Europe, is being tested in US Phase III clinical trials. HIFU is a minimally invasive procedure that uses the Sonablate(R) 500 ultrasound device to destroy cancerous tissue with focused sound waves.
For more and more information regarding the risks and benefits associated with HIFU, go to www.InternationalHIFU.com.
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The Body Shop Roseflower Make-Up Collection for Spring 2009
With spring just around the corner, roses are in bloom at The Body Shop with their new Roseflower make-up collection and Moroccan Rose bath and body range. Watch how top celebrity make-up artist, Chase Aston, demonstrates three key looks that are must-haves as the weather warms up!
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Halftime show and commercials spotlight Bridgestone tires
Back for its second year on advertising's biggest stage, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) will showcase two new commercials and serve as the title sponsor of the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLIII Halftime Show featuring Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band during the NBC telecast of Super Bowl XLIII on Feb. 1 from Tampa Bay, Fla.
BATO will air two 30-second commercials during the Super Bowl, one will run at the end of the 1st quarter; the other commercial will air during the third quarter. A talented production team created fun, memorable commercials that showcase the performance of Bridgestone tires and reinforce the key message that "for drivers who want to get the most out of their cars... it's Bridgestone or nothing." The descriptions below offer a peek at what viewers can expect to see on Super Bowl Sunday.
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At this year’s Detroit Auto Show, nearly 50 cars made their debut and not a single one was a gasoline powered pick-up or truck based SUV. Rather, crossovers were in the main spotlight.
Built on lighter car frames and getting better fuel economy – crossovers like the RAV-4 from Toyota and the Honda CR-V are expected to play a big part in the future, as they replace heavier truck-based, SUVs, while maintaining the style, flexibility and accommodation that made them so popular over the last 15 years.
In Detroit, Chevrolet unveiled a completely redesigned Equinox crossover, with lighter materials, improved aerodynamics and a brand new six-speed, direct inject 4-cylinder engine that helps the roomy, Equinox reach 30 miles per gallon on the highway.
Ahead of the curve on "fuel solutions," Chevrolet has eight models that get 30 mpg on the highway. The new Equinox will make nine when it arrives in showrooms this summer.
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New Concept Cars Unveiled, Volt Battery Pack Manufacturing Facility Announced
The potential of electric-powered cars was a highlight of the 2009 NAIAS Detroit Auto Show with several automakers unveiling their latest concepts and making big announcements.
General Motors announced that Chevrolet Volt will use battery packs manufactured in the United States. The plant will be located in Michigan and will be the first lithium-ion battery pack manufacturing facility operated by a major US automaker. Facility preparation will begin in early 2009, with output starting in 2010.
Toyota showed off the FT-EV, a battery-powered four-seat compact car, with plans to release an "urban commuter" electric car in 2012. In addition, GM added a little luxury with its latest electric concept, the Cadillac Converj. While Smart, the popular mini-car maker, revealed its all-electric ForTwo, which will also run on lithium-ion batteries.
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Are Americans finally ready to downsize their rides for good? With up to a year long wait for the pint-size Smart car and the continued sales growth of the fashionable Mini brand, downsizing could be more than a fad. The switch to smaller, more fuel-efficient cars is something the US automakers are also working on.
At the Detroit Auto Show, General Motors bid for a piece of the growing segment by announcing production of the Chevrolet Spark. The all-new four-door mini-car, coming in at 11.5 feet in length, will be the company's smallest car to date. And with the unveiling of the new Ford Ka at the Paris Auto Show, Ford is considering manufacturing an American version of the popular European mini-car.
The Spark was originally shown as a concept at the 2007 New York Auto Show and GM's website was flooded with over 2 million votes to make it a real car. Sales will begin in Europe in the first quarter of 2010, followed by the US in 2011.
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To help drivers that don't have the luxury of parking their vehicle in a garage during the cold weather months, Prestone Lab Technician Rebecca Marshall has literally spent the last four and a half years developing and testing Prestone Ice & Frost Shield Vehicle Glass Treatment, often in temperatures well below freezing.
"We put it to work outdoors against the cruelest conditions with comprehensive field testing over several New England winters," said Marshall. "Since I never knew what Mother Nature would bring, I applied the product almost every night."
Otherwise known as "The Night Before Frost Blocker," Ice & Frost Shield is a concentrated high-performance formula that provides a resilient barrier between the environment and automotive glass, thus reducing the formation of frost, and the adhesion of frost, light ice and snow on vehicle windshields and side windows.
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With the country's tough economic times and the recent holiday season overlapping, consumers are looking for every way to save money. Kim Danger, founder of Mommysavers.com, is offering consumers several tips in a "Savvy Savings" series, sponsored by Sprint. Kim explains ways to shave dollars off budgets by becoming more energy efficient, managing credit-card purchases, making the best use of coupons and rebates, and researching long-term contracts - such as mobile-phone bills.
Source: Sprint
Two Chevrolets Make the List of the Year’s Elite
The winners of the 2009 Automobile Magazine All-Stars Awards have been announced. One of the broadest lists ever compiled, the magazine calls these ten cars the year’s fastest, most exhilarating, ingenious, awe-inspiring, accomplished, and compelling cars available in the U.S.
Each year, the editors test, evaluate, and debate the cars that make the biggest impact. This year’s list ranged from the sleek and sexy Jaguar XF, to the cost efficient Honda Fit. Newcomers like the Ford Flex joined repeat winners Chevy Malibu and Volkswagen GTI. The Corvette ZR1, Audi R8, BMW 3-Series, Porsche 911 and Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG helped round out the list.
Source: General Motors
Planning on getting engaged this holiday season? Surveys show when it comes to engagement rings and wedding bands, platinum is her first choice. Because it's a pure and naturally white metal, unlike white gold that isn't truly white, platinum will enhance the sparkle and brilliance of a diamond. Platinum won't fade or tarnish over time. For the guy who's making the investment in the diamond – platinum will hold that stone more securely, that’s why the world's most important diamonds are always set into platinum. Look for your wedding bands at the same time as the engagement ring to see how all three rings work together and buy your wedding bands at least six months before the wedding.
Source: Platinum Guild International
As the country's tough economic times and the holiday season are now overlapping, consumers are looking for every way to save money this December. Beginning today, Kim Danger, founder of Mommysavers.com, is offering consumers several tips in a "Savvy Savings" series, sponsored by Sprint. Over the next few weeks, Kim will explain ways to shave dollars off budgets by becoming more energy efficient, managing credit-card purchases, making the best use of coupons and rebates, and researching long-term contracts -such as mobile-phone bills.
Sprint (NYSE:S) is currently offering wireless customers its own "economic stimulus package" in time for holiday shopping by giving families an easier way to create savings. Sprint customers enjoy the best value in wireless service today – for families, that can mean at least $240 and up to $1,000 in annual savings based on comparable rate and service plans offered by competitors.
Source: Sprint
As the country's tough economic times and the holiday season are now overlapping, consumers are looking for every way to save money this December. Beginning today, Kim Danger, founder of Mommysavers.com, is offering consumers several tips in a "Savvy Savings" series, sponsored by Sprint. Over the next few weeks, Kim will explain ways to shave dollars off budgets by becoming more energy efficient, managing credit-card purchases, making the best use of coupons and rebates, and researching long-term contracts -such as mobile-phone bills.
Sprint (NYSE:S) is currently offering wireless customers its own "economic stimulus package" in time for holiday shopping by giving families an easier way to create savings. Sprint customers enjoy the best value in wireless service today – for families, that can mean at least $240 and up to $1,000 in annual savings based on comparable rate and service plans offered by competitors.
Source: Sprint
Celebrity Cook Performs Live Show and Shares Recipes Just in Time for the Holidays
For many of us, the holidays are all about family and good food, like mom’s homemade pumpkin pie and cranberry salad. Just in time for the holidays, celebrity cook Paula Deen brought some of her “down-home” personality and traditional Southern cooking to the troops at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina.
In a thank you salute, Deen along with the 82nd Airborne All-American Chorus, took to the stage and entertained over 600 troops. Paula’s husband, Michael, joined her on stage to help introduce a few distinguished guests. The pair also shared family stories with the crowd.
In addition to performing a live show, Deen visited with injured troops and new mothers at the medical center. There she signed cookbooks and took photos with the patients while sharing favorite recipes, stories and holiday ideas.
Source: Smithfield
What's the big deal about bubbly?
What's the big deal about bubbly? What makes champagne the very special, and very chic beverage it has become? There is truly no better way to celebrate -- but our Francelator wants to know why! Join Dan as Sheri Sauter Morano, Master of Wine and Wines of France spokesperson, sends him through the beautiful land of Champagne in northern France, home to this most superb of sparkling wines...
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Economic woes and a failing health care system mean more people than ever before are relying on emergency care at a time when the nation is receiving a C- grade for its support of emergency patients, according to a Report Card on the State of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Nicholas Jouriles, president of the American College of Emergency Physicians(ACEP) called on President-elect Obama and the new Congress to make emergency patients top priority in health care reform proposals and to convene a hearing on the Access to Emergency Medical Services Act.
The Report Card measures state support for emergency patients - not the quality of care provided at specific emergency departments or hospitals. The national category grades are: Access to Emergency Care: D-, Quality and Patient Safety: C+, Medical Liability Environment: C-, Public Health and Injury Prevention: C, and Disaster Preparedness: C+.
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As the country's tough economic times and the holiday season are now overlapping, consumers are looking for every way to save money this December. Beginning today, Kim Danger, founder of Mommysavers.com, is offering consumers several tips in a "Savvy Savings" series, sponsored by Sprint. Over the next few weeks, Kim will explain ways to shave dollars off budgets by becoming more energy efficient, managing credit-card purchases, making the best use of coupons and rebates, and researching long-term contracts -such as mobile-phone bills. Sprint (NYSE:S) is currently offering wireless customers its own "economic stimulus package" in time for holiday shopping by giving families an easier way to create savings. Sprint's family share plans begin at $99.99, with the ability to add up to three additional lines – at $9.99 each. Hot devices for this holiday season include the LG Lotus, Samsung Rant, HTC Touch Diamond, HTC Touch Pro and i570 by Motorola. Source: Sprint
As the country's tough economic times and the holiday season are now overlapping, consumers are looking for every way to save money this December. Beginning today, Kim Danger, founder of Mommysavers.com, is offering consumers several tips in a "Savvy Savings" series, sponsored by Sprint. Over the next few weeks, Kim will explain ways to shave dollars off budgets by becoming more energy efficient, managing credit-card purchases, making the best use of coupons and rebates, and researching long-term contracts -such as mobile-phone bills.
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For every parent who wants the very best for their children, there is one gift designed to provide higher self-confidence, better academic results and life-long achievement--early learning skills.
Numerous infant studies have proven that early readers have more confidence, higher self-esteem and generally perform better in school and later in life. According to a national panel of reading specialists and educators, most of the nation's reading problems could be eliminated if children began reading at an earlier age.
Dr. Robert C. Titzer is an expert infant researcher who has taught tens of thousands of babies and toddlers worldwide to read for nearly twenty years. He says the current practice of starting to teach reading skills in Kindergarten is too late. "A child has only one natural window for language, from 3 months to age 5. The earlier a child is taught to read, the better they will read and the more likely they will enjoy it..."
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Gift buying, dinner planning, parties, out of town guests…. what do all of these holiday activities have in common? Time and money; less time and more money. Joey Green, author of “Fix-It Magic”, can help you cut down on stress and help save money with his 1,971 wacky uses for everyday household items you already have at home.
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As the country's tough economic times and the holiday season are now overlapping, consumers are looking for every way to save money this December. Beginning today, Kim Danger, founder of Mommysavers.com, is offering consumers several tips in a "Savvy Savings" series, sponsored by Sprint. Over the next few weeks, Kim will explain ways to shave dollars off budgets by becoming more energy efficient, managing credit-card purchases, making the best use of coupons and rebates, and researching long-term contracts such as mobile-phone bills.
Sprint (NYSE:S) is currently offering wireless customers its own "economic stimulus package" in time for holiday shopping by giving families an easier way to create savings. Sprint customers enjoy the best value in wireless service today – for families, that can mean at least $240 and up to $1,000 in annual savings based on comparable rate and service plans offered by competitors.
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With the holidays just around the corner, it's time to start hanging wreaths and stringing lights. And despite a dismal retail forecast this holiday season, you can still make your home look festive for less.
Experts say the first step is deciding how you want to decorate your home and looking at what lighting options are available. One way to save is to swap your old string of lights with a newer LED version. These lights last up to ten times longer and use 75% less energy, which translates into lower energy bills. And LED lights run at a much cooler temperature than standard bulbs, providing greater peace of mind.
Another tip is to identify the rooms your family spends the most time in and replace some bulbs with enhanced color compact fluorescent bulbs to save energy while highlighting holiday decorations. Other ideas include using rechargeable decorations and holiday surprises when entertaining such as light up table runners and coasters.
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They take the hit for us in the name of safety. And while biofedelic anthropomorphic test devices, better known as crash test dummies, can't talk, they speak volumes about how crash forces impact human beings.
Human-like crash test dummies, like General Motors' Hybrid III, replicate the human form in overall weight, size and proportion. These high-tech dummies actually "feel for us," using sophisticated technologies that gauge the potential for head, neck, chest, spine and leg injuries. The injury measurements retrieved from them are then used by vehicle safety engineers to design safety in a car.
Life-saving features - like three-point safety belts, airbags, and protective vehicle structures - have been developed, tested and refined with the help of these vinyl-skinned, data-collecting humanoids. The contribution of crash test technology to the safety of motor vehicles has been substantial and continues to lead the way to smarter, safer cars.
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