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Mustang makes history: First car ever to top 300 horsepower with 30 mpg; Fusion soars

2011 Ford Mustang

DEARBORN, Mich. – The 2011 Ford Mustang last week breaks new ground, cracking the record books as not only the most fuel-efficient Mustang ever, but also the first production car in history to produce more than 300 horsepower and more than 30 mpg highway.
The Mustang’s official EPA ratings – completed this week – [...]

Community of Eufaula Welcomes New Walmart

EUFAULA, Ala., March 3, 2010 – A new Walmart opens in Eufaula, bringing approximately 140 planned new jobs, savings on a full line of groceries and an increase in tax revenue to support the area’s economy. Nonprofit organizations will also benefit from the retailer’s ongoing charitable contributions and support for community projects. The Walmart, located [...]

Kraft Foods Named One of Top 50 Companies for Diversity

NORTHFIELD, Ill. – March 10, 2010 – DiversityInc has named Kraft Foods to its “Top 50 Companies for Diversity.” The company moved up from DiversityInc’s “25 Noteworthy” list last year. Being among the Top 50 companies for diversity recognizes Kraft Foods’ commitment to and success in building an inclusive workplace.
“We’re fully committed to diversity as [...]

Put California Jobs First

Digital News Report – More than 2.2 million Californians are out of work. Families across the state are struggling to stay in their homes and put food on the table. People are fed up with a bloated government picking their pockets, and they should be.
Californians want more jobs, less government and no tax hikes, and [...]

Toyota Disputes Professor Making Claim Electronics To Blame For Sudden Acceleration Problem

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Digital News Report – Toyota engineers have evaluated the evidence that Professor David Gilbert of Southern Illinois University provided concerning a possible electronic cause of the car companies acceleration problem. They concluded that the conditions involved in the test were “virtually impossible” in real life.
Gilbert gave a demonstration of his findings to [...]

Comprehensive Analysis Raises Concerns About Gilbert Congressional Testimony, ABC News Segment

Digital News Report – Today, during a live webcast, Toyota raised serious concerns about the validity, methodology and credibility of a demonstration of alleged “unintended acceleration” in a Toyota Avalon by Professor David Gilbert of Southern Illinois University and depicted in ABC News broadcasts and on-line segments.
A comprehensive analysis conducted by a world renowned engineering [...]

Report Finds Whole Life Insurance Bargain For Some

Digital News Report – In the past whole-life insurance policies were considered a less than optimum investment. With the economic crash and dismal returns (or losses) from the stock market, these investments are looking much better.
Unlike term life insurance policies, whole life insurance policies are invested conservatively in bonds. After the term of [...]

Debt Consolidation Options Available

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Digital News Report – A recent report from Accelerated Debt Consolidation Inc indicates that new credit card rules will motivate consumers “to start seeking debt relief sooner.”
Banks now have to disclose their rate increases earlier than before. In addition, they will have to give an example how long it will take to [...]

Dave Ramsey Offers Solution To Debt And Bankruptcy

Dave Ramsey Books

Digital News Report – While Americans are suffering from the sagging economy, self-help guru Dave Ramsey explains a sure-fire way to get out of debt and become wealthy.
The 49-year old Ramsey syndicates his own financial advice radio show to 450 radio stations and has written numerous books on the subject of [...]

FDIC May Close More Banks This Year Than Last

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Digital News Report – The number of banks in trouble is increasing and not decreasing, according to a report from the FDIC today. Although commercial banks and savings institutions made more money in the fourth quarter of 2009 than that same quarter in 2008, that profit is “well below historical norms”.
That is the [...]