» June 12th, 2010
Nebraska Votes To Move To Big 10
Nebraska Votes To Move To Big 10
LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska regents have voted to join the Big 10 Conference. If accepted, the university would become the first new school in 20 years to do so.
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» June 11th, 2010
Survey shows travelers are unprepared to prevent id theft on summer vacation
Survey shows travelers are unprepared to prevent id theft on summer vacation
Despite the fact that identity fraud is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the U.S., nearly half of Texas residents have little or no concern about it happening to them while traveling or visiting retail locations this summer, according to a new survey by AAA Texas
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» June 10th, 2010
Michelin Reminds Drivers to Be Safety Savvy During National Tire Safety Week
Michelin Reminds Drivers to Be Safety Savvy During National Tire Safety Week
Choosing the right tires and properly maintaining them are effective ways to enhance your vehicle’s performance and improve road safety. This week is National Tire Safety Week and leading tire manufacturer Michelin is reminding consumers of the benefits of choosing the right tires and of simple, cost-effective ways to contribute to tire safety. Â After all â your tires are the only part of your …
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» June 9th, 2010
Man’s Bomb Comment Delays Fla.-Bound Flight In NY
Man’s Bomb Comment Delays Fla.-Bound Flight In NY
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. — An airport official says a man “made a comment about a bomb” on a flight from Chicago to New York’s MacArthur Airport, forcing passengers to get off the plane while authorities inspected the aircraft.
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» June 8th, 2010
the pc guy App-solutely fascinating apps
the pc guy App-solutely fascinating apps
If you haven’t been caught up in app mania, you’re missing out on a quiet — or not so quiet — revolution. Whether for iPhone, BlackBerry, Android or other smart-phone platforms, the sales of apps — bite-sized utilities (applications) you download onto your cellphone — show no signs of abating.
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» June 8th, 2010
Tesla Battery Car Credit Sales to Honda Ease Roadster Losses
Tesla Battery Car Credit Sales to Honda Ease Roadster Losses
©2010 Bloomberg News June 4 (Bloomberg) — Tesla Motors Inc., a startup backed by Toyota Motor Corp. and Daimler AG, hasn’t turned a profit on rechargeable sports cars bought by Brad Pitt and George Clooney. A less glamorous side business of selling… Tesla Motors – Toyota – Daimler AG – Brad Pitt – George Clooney
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» June 7th, 2010
Ford’s U.S. May Sales Up 23 Percent; Sixth Straight Month Ford Sales Increase More Than 20 Percent
Ford’s U.S. May Sales Up 23 Percent; Sixth Straight Month Ford Sales Increase More Than 20 Percent
DEARBORN, Mich., June 2, 2010; Ford continued to post strong sales and market share gains in May, with Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealers delivering 192,253 new vehicles in May – a 23 percent increase versus a year ago. It marks the sixth month in a row Ford sales have increased more than 20 percent.
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» June 5th, 2010
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: While Consumers at the Opposite Ends of the Age Spectrum Are Strong Advocates of …
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: While Consumers at the Opposite Ends of the Age Spectrum Are Strong Advocates of …
When it comes to their approaches to green living, the youngest and oldest consumers are advocacy-oriented, while Gen X and Gen Y moms are more likely to take action and adopt green habits within their households, according to analysis compiled from J.D.
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» June 4th, 2010
End of the road for Mercury:
End of the road for Mercury:
Mercury has stood for hot-rodding, performance, style and even feminine appeal during various points in its 72-year history. But ultimately, the failure to stand alone in the Ford Motor Co.’s family of brands spelled its demise.
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» June 3rd, 2010
Dog Reunited With Owner After 2 Years
Dog Reunited With Owner After 2 Years
A dog missing from her Hialeah home 2 years ago was reunited with her owners on Tuesday thanks to a microchip.
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