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Rally in Anderson, Indiana |
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Anderson, Indiana 03/15/2010 – Anderson, Indiana for
Google Fans held a rally at the Paramount Theater this morning dubbed,
‘Googlemania’ by Lori Sylvester of the Anderson, Indiana AIMS Group. It was big.
Anderson Mayor Kris Ockomon as the MC, as area Google fans voiced their support
for what could possible be the biggest thing to occur in Anderson since the
launch the Nestle’. Video |
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2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited
Edition
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When the 2006 Corvette Z06 was introduced, it represented the closest
connection to the Corvette race cars ever.
The 2009 Corvette ZR1 closed the gap between racing and production even
further. This year, Corvette continues its tradition of track-to-street
technology transfer with the 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition. |
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“Designed to further incorporate technology developed through racing, the
Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition is a tribute to the 50th anniversary of
Corvette’s first race in the 24 Hours of LeMans,” said Jim Campbell, Chevrolet
General Manager.
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Indiana Refunds On Schedule |
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Stephanie McFarland, APR, Indiana Department of Revenue 03/08/2010 “Refunds are
by and large right on schedule this year, just as they were last year,” said
Stephanie McFarland, the Indiana Department of Revenue’s director of public
relations.
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All-New Police Interceptor |
 Ford
reveals its all-new, purpose-built Police Interceptor, engineered to exceed
durability, safety and performance of today’s leading police car – the Ford
Crown Victoria Police Interceptor.
The New Ford Police Interceptor sedan will offer two fuel-efficient powertrain
options – including EcoBoost with all wheel-drive – along with an array of
safety technologies; interior has been designed to meet unique law enforcement
needs.
“Police nationwide asked for a new kind of weapon in the battle for public
safety, and Ford is answering the call with a purpose-built vehicle – engineered
and built in America – that’s as dynamic as it is durable,” said Mark Fields,
Ford president of The Americas.
Ford’s new Police Interceptor will be offered without interruption when
production of the Ford Crown Victoria ends in late 2011.
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‘Prewashed’ Salad |
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For people trying to get in their recommended daily servings of fruits and
vegetables, prepackaged green salads are an easy way to start a meal. But
there’s growing concern that these convenient items aren’t as ready to eat as
advertised.
In an article in this month’s Consumer Reports, investigators at Consumers
Union, publishers of the magazine, report finding high levels of certain
bacteria in common brands of prepackaged salads.
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High Velocity Toy Dangers |
New studies look at incidence of orthopaedic traumas in children.
Over the years, all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motocross motorcycles have
gained popularity and marketed as toys to consumers. These high-velocity
machines can weigh between 300 and 600 pounds. More |
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Covering Kids & Families |
Covering Kids & Families (CKF) of Madison County is marking its first
anniversary. The coalition launched a year ago during Cover the Uninsured week
in March 2009 with the primary goal of reducing the number of uninsured children
and families who are eligible for public health coverage, but remain uninsured. More
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A Golden Cancer Bullet |
Magic bullets, also called silver bullets, because of the folkloric belief that
only silver bullets can kill supernatural creatures, remain the goal of drug
development efforts today.
A team of scientists at Washington University in St. Louis is currently working
on a magic bullet for cancer, a disease whose treatments are notoriously
indiscriminate and nonspecific. But their bullets are gold rather than silver.
Literally.
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Medicine That Could Kill You |
Some older ER patients are getting the wrong medicines, U-M study finds.
Certain pain relievers and antihistamines are among most common drugs used in
emergency visits, in spite of known risks to those over age 65.
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Are You Overpaying? |
Know Your Health Insurance Coverage or Risk
Overpaying
Angie’s List poll finds more than half of respondents don’t know enough about
their own policy
According to a recent nationwide poll of Angie’s List members, 30 percent say
their health insurance company denied claims that should have been paid based on
their plan coverage.
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Here We Go Again |
Daylight-saving time switch may leave you sleepy,
U-M physician says
Many Americans will lose an hour of sleep on March 14, the first day of
daylight-saving time, when clocks are set ahead one hour at 2 a.m. local
standard time—making it harder to wake up, causing difficulty in staying alert
and increasing the chance of sleepy-driving car crashes.
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Avoid Travel ‘Gotchas’ |
Reasons to consider travel insurance for your next trip.
During National Consumer Protection Week, Consumer Action releases information
on a key financial protection to consider when traveling. The organization has
devoted its new issue of Consumer Action News to helping consumers avoid the
“gotchas” when buying travel insurance.
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Be Counted – Not Conned |
Completing the 2010 Census form is an important civic responsibility all
Hoosiers share. The results impact how $400 billion will be allocated to
communities across the country. However, just as the U.S. Census is a tradition
Americans have come to expect, so are the census scams attempting to steal money
and identities from Americans.
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Severe Weather Awareness Week |
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The National Weather Service, in conjunction with the Indiana State Police,
Indiana State Emergency Management, Indiana School system, Broadcast Media
across Indiana, and Amateur Radio Operators will conduct a statewide test of the
communication system on March 17th. The week of March 14-20 has been designated
severe weather preparedness week.
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