In the midst of bailouts and restructuring in the auto industry, a new survey is revealing the brands owners are most satisfied with. For the second year in a row, Cadillac was selected as the top brand in overall vehicle satisfaction in a survey of new buyers. AutoPacific's 2009 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards measure how satisfied owners are with their new car or light truck in comfort, safety and the overall purchase/lease experience. The survey reflected a significant change in consumer buying habits over the last year, like increased research to get the most value for their money. Rounding out the top five were Lexus, Mercedes, Lincoln and Buick. Source: General Motors
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Kosher.com & Jamie Geller Bring Kosher Home for the Holidays
The World's Largest Online Kosher Supermarket Serves Up Speedy Home Delivery Paired with Fresh Culinary Content Jamie Geller, the "Bride Who Knew Nothing" and Kosher.com, the online grocer with a full line of everything kosher, unveiled a partnership and the www.kosher.com website today. The new site aims to bring "kosher" home in a convenient and meaningful way for busy consumers with discerning palates. Geller, author of critically-acclaimed "Quick and Kosher: Recipes from the Bride Who Knew Nothing" (Feldheim Publishers, 2007) and a former award-winning HBO producer, moved into the Kosher.com kitchen earlier this year to oversee the creation of comprehensive, interactive content for the site. She brings to Kosher.com over a decade of experience as a TV producer and marketing executive. She will ensure that content is fresh, innovative and most importantly, practical. As the only online grocer of its kind, Kosher.com boasts more than 15,000 food items available for delivery anywhere in the U.S. The ...
Chic and Inexpensive Ways to Go from Office to Evening Out New York, NY - With the holiday season fast approaching, women everywhere are looking for new and updated ways to take their wardrobes from the office out for an evening on the town, while still keeping their budgets in check. "Sixty nine percent of women prefer to wear one comfortable outfit all day, rather than changing outfits to suit different activities," says Linda DeFranco, Director, Product Trend Analysis, Cotton Incorporated, citing statistics from the Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle MonitorTM survey. "So it's important to have some successful techniques for taking that work wardrobe from day to night in the event of a last-minute invitation out, which is especially common in the busy holiday season." The little black dress is a staple of every woman's wardrobe, and for good reason, says DeFranco, but cotton cardigans are also a must-have. Keep a colorful one on hand at the office, like the classic Jackie cardigan from J. Crew. A ...
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All-New "Transformed" 2010 Chevy Camaro Rolls Off the Lot
One of the Most Highly Anticipated Vehicle Launches of the Decade Since its dramatic unveiling at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show and its high-profile acting debut in the first "Transformers" movie as Bumblebee, the all-new 2010 Chevy Camaro has been the most anticipated new car in a decade, and it's finally here. For the last year Chevy dealers have been taking deposits on the new Camaro. More than 14,000 people, most of whom haven't even seen the car in person, not to mention taken it for a test drive, will soon be receiving their cars. The design is very faithful to the original concept that inspired Hollywood director Michael Bay to make it the hero of the 2007 summer box-office hit movie and it also acknowledges the Camaro's heritage, particularly the famous 1969 Camaro. The 2010 Camaro's MSRP starts at $22,995 for a 300hp V-6 that gets 29 highway miles to the gallon, with Bluetooth phone and USB connectivity, a Boston Acoustics audio system, OnStar, and XM satellite radio, and ranges up to a 426 ...
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Smart School Buses Load Up with Hi-Tech Safety Equipment
Smart kids won't be the only ones heading back to school with the newest gadgets this fall. Some of the country's biggest school bus companies are also loading their fleets with the latest high-tech safety tools. Nearly 22,000 school buses will be equipped with an array of sophisticated security technology — including Global Positioning Systems (GPS) enabling dispatchers to track the speed and exact location of any bus at anytime. The buses will also be equipped with sensitive alarms that can detect if any children have been left onboard, or if an intruder enters, after a bus is parked. An electronic hand-held device will make daily pre-trip inspections easier, allowing bus drivers to be more thorough when checking and recording tire pressure, brake lights, and emergency exits before they leave the bus yard each morning to pick up students. Produced for First Student, Inc.
August 2007 -- According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average worker at a meatpacking plant earns 35 percent less an hour than they did 30 years ago. And some labor experts say immigration is a factor in these declining wages. "Wage depression" is a term being used to describe the effect of companies artificially keeping wages down by employing illegal immigrants willing to work for a lower wage. In a federal lawsuit in Cactus, Texas, former American workers accused a Swift meatpacking plant of doing just that. The workers claim their loss of income and declining standard of living is a direct result of the plant's illegal hiring practices. The owner of the country's second largest meatpacking plant, has stated the accusations to be false. Last year, federal immigration agents raided several plants across the country, arresting more than a thousand illegal immigrants. Produced for the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR)
Racing may be a sport where the drivers are sitting while performing, but to be competitive their conditioning has to be as intense as any professional athlete. And hitting the gym is not always enough. Drivers need to be mentally tough as well physically fit, so many look to other sports to train their bodies and toughen their minds. Oliver Gavin is a four-time GT class champion at the 24-hour of LeMans. To stay in shape he runs marathons. Johnny O'Connell is the record holder for most Top-5 finishes on the American LeMans Series, he trains in Karate to give him an edge the racetrack. Martial Arts, like Motor Racing, is a very discipline sport and you have to be calculating, intelligent and quick. Being physically fit helps drivers be more competitive on the track. Produced for General Motors
Jive Records recording artist Britney Spears' latest hit single "Gimme More" is shaping up to be another worldwide hit. Within just one week of its release "Gimme More" tops the iTunes Store's Top Songs chart at #1 with over 179,000 digital download sales and races up the charts with a jump from #63 to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart. The "Gimme More" video is scheduled to be on sale exclusively via iTunes on Friday, October 5th and will officially premiere on all other video outlets on Monday, October 8th. The song was produced by Nate "Danja" Hills, the hit-making producer who has worked with Nelly Furtado, Timbaland and more. This is the first single from her highly-anticipated album titled Blackout. Britney Spears was very involved in crafting her fifth studio album, Blackout. She collaborated with top-notch producers and songwriters to produce an upbeat album with a nod to past musical influences and an ear toward the future. Produced for Jive Records
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Actress Tori Spelling Unveils Celebrity Autographed Shoes for Domestic Violence Shelter Benefit Auction
Actress and shoe fashionista Tori Spelling unveiled more than 20 pairs of celebrity-donated and autographed shoes at a star-studded gala to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sojourn, a Santa Monica, CA-based domestic violence shelter. From October 18th through the 30th, Marshalls, one of the nation's largest off-price retailers, will be auctioning off the famous shoes through an online auction hosted by CharityFolks.com. The auction features autographed shoes donated by celebrities: Madonna, Regis Philbin, Jay-Z, Tori Spelling, Joey Fatone, Vivica A. Fox, Mariska Hargitay, Rachael Ray, Maria Sharapova, among others. Several of the celebrities included stories about their shoes. In tandem with this auction, Marshalls will hold its annual Shop 'Til It Stops program from October 18th through the 24th. During this week, Marshalls will donate $1, up to $150,000, for every pair of shoes sold nationally to the Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF). Produced for Marshalls
Mumbai, November 9-12, 2007: For the first time in history, India played host to the 9th World Scrabble(r) Championship in November 2007. Brought to India under the aegis of Mattel Toys (India) Pvt. Ltd, World Scrabble(r) Championship had over 110 players representing 42 countries vying for the coveted title. The three day championship kick-started in Mumbai on November 9 and culminated with a mega final on November 12. Initiated in 1991, The World Scrabble(r) Championship (WSC) is held every second year. During WSC's 16-year history, participation in this prestigious tournament has increased rapidly from 48 players representing 19 countries in 1991 in London to 42 countries and 110 players in the current 9th edition of WSC in Mumbai. Produced for Mattel
Hollywood's leading nonprofit organizations, the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) and the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF), will join a national movement lead by AARP. “Divided We Fail” aims to bring attention to the issues that worry Americans the most: health care and financial security. Currently 47 million Americans have no health insurance, and more middle-class people are filing for bankruptcy because of health care-related expenses, than for any other reason. Directed by actor and director Tony Goldwyn, with music composed by Philip Glass, a new public service announcement features Ben Affleck, Garth Brooks, Dakota Fanning, Morgan Freeman, Eva Mendes, Joaquin Phoenix, Jeremy Piven and Reese Witherspoon. The PSA encourages all viewers to go to dividewefail.org to let their voice be heard on the need for affordable, quality health care and peace of mind about financial security. Produced for AARP
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Crest + Scope People's Choice Awards Nominations Announcement Party
This year, for the first time ever, nominees for the 34th Annual People's Choice Awards were celebrated with an official Crest + Scope People’s Choice Nomination Announcement Party. The event also kicked off voting for Crest + Scope’s three finalists from the “Smile Bright in the Spotlight” search, on SmileSpotlight.com. The winner of the “Smile Bright in the Spotlight” contest will be announced on Monday, December 10, 2007. The lucky contest winner and five friends will get to experience all the glamour and excitement of Hollywood and the red carpet. The winner will also take the spotlight as the official Miss/Mister People’s Choice, presenting trophies onstage at the 34th Annual People’s Choice Awards. The 34th Annual People’s Choice Awards will air from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 8 (9:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. As the first award show of 2008, it will honor fan favorites in television, movies and music. Produced for P&G
If you're one of the millions headed for some exercise at an indoor pool this winter, the experts say there are a few things you should keep in mind. If you smell traces of chlorine, or if your eyes begin to burn, you may want to skip that morning swim. That so-called "chlorine smell" often associated with indoor pools is actually the result of chloramines, a build-up of irritants in the water and air. These irritants can cause everything from itchy eyes, to wheezing, and even asthma. The good news? New technology is helping to eliminate these threats. Ultraviolet light not only helps to disinfect water and kill bacteria, it also helps to destroy potentially harmful chloramines. Likewise, automated monitoring systems from companies like Siemens can keep tabs on ph levels and provide a demand-based chlorine feed. Produced for Siemens
Mobile World Congress 2008 This year, Nokia headline with their Internet Services. Nokia President and CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo reinforces the company's vision and embraces the Internet by unveiling a new line up of converged devices and services that promote collaboration and sharing. The new handsets all exhibit different location based and multimedia experiences, from pedestrian navigation to geotagging and movie viewing to video and photo sharing. Nokia sees mapping and navigation as a fundamental platform for the mobile phones of the future. They also reveal the next step towards Ovi, the Internet service environment, by introducing 'Share on Ovi'. The N78 will be the first device to hit the market with 'Share on Ovi', which gives users a one-stop-shop for uploading, sharing and reusing personal media. The first Ovi branded service to be available on the market, it is completely integrated in the phone and allows on the move access to your personal online. Produced for Nokia
Did you buy a house or refinance your mortgage last year? If so, you may qualify for a new deduction. Homeowners may be able to deduct mortgage insurance premiums, also known as PMI, that they paid for the year on mortgages taken out or refinanced in 2007 or after. Generally, you pay PMI if you put less than 20 percent down on your home. The PMI deduction is available if you itemize your deductions on your tax return. The amount of mortgage insurance premiums you paid last year is typically shown in Box 4 of Form 1098. Homeowners with adjusted gross income of less than $100,000, and who itemize their deductions, can reap the entire benefit of this deduction -- meaning they can deduct all the PMI they paid for the year. Produced for Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.
If you provided support last year for a child in your household who is unrelated to you, you may be able to claim a deduction for that child due to new rules for dependents. The IRS recently clarified the tax laws relating to qualifying dependents. This clarification means that if you live with and support your significant other’s child, you can claim that child as your dependent. The child does not have to be a blood relative or related by marriage to be claimed as a dependent. This change is retroactive to all tax years beginning after December 31, 2004, which means you can amend your tax returns from those years to receive this benefit. If you are eligible to claim an unrelated child as a dependent, you can also claim any eligible day care expenses for the Child and Dependent Care Credit. Produced for Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.
Un reciente estudio de la Comisión para la Seguridad de los Productos de Consumo de los Estados Unidos sobre las muertes relacionadas con cunas descubrió que casi la mitad de los accidentes se produjo por asfixia, debido a la presencia de almohadas, colchas y ropa de cama. Según datos de la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos, más de 13 millones de niños viven en hogares donde residen otros familiares, dándose que casi la mitad de estos niños viven con al menos un abuelo. A través de información y visitas a los hogares, las consejeras del programa “Healthy Families America" enseñan a los padres y otros familiares cómo evitar este tipo de accidentes. Para reducir peligros de asfixias se sugiere: •Que niños duerman de espalda. •No utilizar almohadas,peluches,sabanas. •No colocar cuna cerca de ventanas cuyas cortinas tengan cordones. •Si usa una cuna de segunda mano, asegúrese que no le falten piezas y que espacio entre las barras no sea mayor a dos pulgadas. Cortesía de AARP
Car crashes are the leading cause of death among children ages three to 14, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Half of the children who die in crashes are completely unrestrained. Safe Kids Buckle Up, the child passenger safety program of Safe Kids USA, provides child seat inspection and hands-on training for parents and caregivers across the country. Hitting a major milestone this year, the millionth seat was checked in Los Angeles, coinciding with car seat checkups around the country. Safe Kids has state and local coalitions and chapters across the country and has distributed approximately 365,000 seats to families in need. Since the first seat was checked over a decade ago, statistics from the NHTSA show a 25 percent drop in fatalities for children under the age of five, saving the lives of 3,800 children. Produced for General Motors
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Mileage Increase 50-100% While Going Green with Your Vehicle
New System Gives Drivers More Bang for their Buck Drivers struggling with high gas prices may have another option next time they hit the road: a new system that can turn a vehicle into a hydrogen hybrid which dramatically boosts a vehicles' gas mileage. The cars are modified with a unique fuel cell system - a computer that communicates with the car's computer - to harness the power of hydrogen. By using electricity from the battery, the fuel cell separates water into oxygen and hydrogen and blends the hydrogen with the fuel. This adds power to the fuel so each gallon of gas does more work and lasts longer. On a 3000 mile cross country test drive, a car equipped with the hydrogen hybrid system averaged 55 miles to the gallon. After two years of research and development, Pro Motors Group has partnered with 4 Wheel Parts to offer nationwide installation of hydrogen hybrid system. To date, about 250 to 300 cars have been converted. Produced for Pro Motors Group Corp.
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Purina Pets for People Presents Top 10 Adoption Checklist
A Purina Pets for Pet People survey of more than 180 Adopt-A-Pet animal shelters and rescue organizations nationwide identified the Top 10 most important things adopters can do to make sure they have a positive and successful adoption experience. According to the survey, the number one step is to make a real commitment to care for the new pet for its entire life, just as they would with a child. Additional permanent adoption tips on the Top 10 list can be found at Adopt-A-Pet.com. Prospective pet owners can download the Permanent Pet Adoption Checklist and enjoy a video featuring Victoria Stilwell, author and host of "It's Me or the Dog," offering advice from the checklist as well as her own pet adoption tips. And, as a way to treat pets already in permanent homes, Purina is offering current and prospective pet owners the chance to save more than $15 on food and treats through Purina PetLover Savings coupons appearing in local newspapers. Produced for Purina
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