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Gas Prices - Why not shop!
Just looking at the price of gas at the pump. We shop for everything so why not comparison shop for gas. Yes I have heard the same old tired story that "my car will only run on this brand or this grade - BULL". In all the gas I have bought for all kinds of vehicles I buy what is recommended by the manufacturer. Stop wasting money and look around.
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7/26/2010 8:46:08 AM
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What is it with Texting?
Why do you or your friends want to text everything? Are your language skills failing? What is so important that you must constantly be in contact with someone? How much time is lost in your life by pressing all the little buttons and then waiting for that all important reply. I was setting at the resturant the other night and a group came in and sat at the table beside us. Seems the whole group spent more time texting than enjoying the moment with friends.
Why? Just a thought!
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7/22/2010 8:57:27 AM
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Product Recall - ATTENTION
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
For Immediate Release
March 31, 2006
Release #06-DRAFT
Speedway's Recall Hotline (800)643-1948
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800)638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301)504-7908
CPSC, Speedway SuperAmerica LLC Announces Recall of "Speedway" Cigarette Lighters
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)
Name of Product Units: "Speedway" Cigarette Lighters
Importer: About 500,000
Retailer: Golden Star Group, of Walnut, California
Hazard: The flame can flare up or the lighter can catch fire when ignited, posing risks of unexpected fires and burn injuries.
Incidents/Injuries:Speedway SuperAmerica LLC has received six reports of incidents involving flare-ups on these lighters. Burn injuries to the head, hair, face and hand have been reported.
Description: The affected lighters have the Speedway logo on the front, "Acculite" embossed on only one side of the silver metal windscreen, and the warning information on the back is only in black type (no red type).
Sold at: Speedway, SuperAmerica and Rich convenience stores from July 2005 through October 5, 2005 for about 99 cents each.
Manufactured in:China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact a Speedway representative at (800)643-1948 between 8:30am and 5:30pm EST, Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's website at www.speedway.com.
Media Contact: Linda Casey, (419)421-3262; or Angelia Graves, (419)421-2703.
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7/19/2010 3:18:32 PM
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Why do you need my credit history?
Insurance companies use many factors to underwrite an insurance policy. In addition to factors like age, marital status, driving record and type of vehicle, many insurance companies, including Progressive, use credit information to evaluate a consumer's financial responsibility.
Insurance companies have found a strong correlation between financial responsibility and insurance losses. The credit information that we review focuses primarily on bill-paying behavior, not credit-worthiness. Using credit information allows us to assess risk more accurately.
We will not see your actual credit report during the underwriting process. The information will be ordered through an automated system and interpreted by our quoting system in the form of an insurance credit "score." The score will then be used in our underwriting process. When we use credit information as an underwriting tool, we are only concerned with the risk grouping into which a consumer falls, which will ultimately influence the consumer's rate.
Will it affect my credit score?
No. The inquiry from Progressive will appear on your credit report as an insurance inquiry. Insurance inquiries are only reported to you, so they will not be included in credit score calculations by other parties.
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7/1/2010 4:28:26 PM
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Outdoor grilling and summer go hand-in-hand. To keep you safe this holiday, below are few facts and tips. Enjoy!
Did you know that.......?
* Thirty-three percent (33%) of home grill structure fires start on an exterior balcony or enclosed porch1
* June and July are the peak months for grill fires1
* Fire departments respond to an average of 7,900 home fires involving grills, hibachis or barbecues each year, including
5,000 outside fires and 2,900 structure fires1
Grilling Safety Tips
* The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.1
* Never leave your grill unattended.1
* Charcoal Grills: If you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable
liquids to the fire.1
* When you are finished grilling, let the coals completely cool before disposing in a metal container.1
1www.nfpa.org/education
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7/1/2010 2:22:45 PM
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