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Voluntary Safety Recall on Select Toyota Division Vehicles

Earlier this week, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. announced that it would recall approximately 2.3 million vehicles to correct sticking accelerator pedals on specific Toyota Division models. The condition is rare, but can occur when the pedal mechanism becomes worn and, in certain conditions, the accelerator pedal may become harder to depress, slower to [...]

"Sherlock Holmes" tops Christmas Box Office sales

British director Guy Ritchie’s new film "Sherlock Holmes" beats out James Cameron’s "Avatar" at box office and sets a Christmas Day sales record in North America. The contest between Sherlock Holmes and Avatar was close. "Sherlock Holmes" earned $24.9 million while "Avatar" was able to collect $23.5 million on Friday. "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The [...]

10 New Year’s Resolutions for Job Seekers

Millions of Americans will be job hunting in 2010, and for many of those who are currently unemployed, the search will mark the continuation of a long and unsuccessful journey. Andy Chan, vice president for career development at Wake Forest University, says job seekers often encounter three major roadblocks to success: poor marketing, poor [...]

Nigerian failed in attempt to blow up US plane

On Friday, a Nigerian man tried to blow up a Delta-Northwest Airlines flight, but was overpowered by passengers and crew and the aircraft landed safely. The 23-year-old passenger from Nigeria ignited an explosive device on the plane as it was preparing to land in Detroit. But the terror attack failed as the attacker was quickly [...]

FDA approves New Influenza Vaccine for Older People

Sanofi Pasteur announced on Wednesday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the company’s supplemental biologics license application (sBLA) for licensure of Fluzone® High-Dose (Influenza Virus Vaccine). Fluzone High-Dose vaccine was specifically designed to generate a more robust immune response in people 65 years of age and older. This age group typically [...]

Motorola Survey finds Shift in Media Consumption Habits across Generations

The 2009 Media Engagement Barometer commissioned by Motorola’s Home & Networks Mobility business has revealed a shift in consumer influence across generations that hasn’t been widely recognized yet. The survey found that age no longer dictates a consumer’s willingness or ability to use media technology or services. In fact, all generations - Millennials (75 percent), [...]

EPA report : Hyundai the Most Fuel-Efficient Automaker in America

One year after promising to become the leading manufacturer in fuel economy, Hyundai Motor America delivered by topping the latest U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy report. Hyundai passed all major manufacturers in Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) including traditional leaders like Honda and Toyota.
The EPA report demonstrates the effectiveness of Hyundai’s [...]

White House Security Breach Congressional Hearing on Thursday

Having reviewed preliminary findings regarding a breach of security at the White House State Dinner on the evening of Tuesday, November 24, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, announced his intention to hold a Full Committee Hearing on the matter this Thursday, December 3, at 10 a.m. in [...]

Google drops Offensive picture of Michelle Obama from search results

Google on Wednesday apologized for appearance of an offensive image of US First Lady Michelle Obama on its image search results. Now, Google has removed the image from it’s image search results. Earlier the search giant was saying that company policy prevented it from censoring the racist image.
The offensive image imposed the picture of [...]

Climate Change : Trillions of Dollars in Assets at Risk in U.S. Coasts

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Allianz SE on Monday released a report warning that sea level rise could dramatically increase risks to buildings, transportation infrastructure and other assets exposed to severe storm surges in coastal areas of the U.S. The report estimates that current assets at risk to a 1-in-100-year storm surge amount to $1.4 [...]

Guide for Purchasing Perfect Bouquet

If you are getting married soon and want a beautiful bouquet, then here is the ways by which you can make it by yourself. The first thing while making...

Chile earthquake death toll increases

The 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday left more than 214 people dead. The death toll may rise as hundreds of people were still missing...

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