A recent report by the fuel market industry shows that a weakened U.S. refining industry could spell opportunity for foreign oil companies wanting to enter the world’s biggest fuel market or to buy plants on the cheap. Although this report may sound good to those wanting to buy into the oil industry, this report also…
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Recently, Ford settled a suit involving one if its 2002 Explorer SUVs while the jury was deliberating the amount of punitive damages. The jury had already assessed compensatory damages in excess of $16 million against Ford for design defects, which attorneys for the plaintiffs argued caused one of the occupants, Lynn Wheeler, to become paralyzed…
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According to Consumer Reports, 2.1 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs sold between 1993 and 2009 have been recalled. The drop-side plastic hardware could break or deform creating an entrapment danger for infants. It is recommended to stop using the cribs and contact the manufacturer at 877-274-0277.
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Health: 1. Drink plenty of water. 2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar. 3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.. 4. Live with the 3 E’s – energy, enthusiasm and empathy 5. Make time to…
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Mattel Inc. and its Fisher-Price subsidiary have agreed to pay potentially more than $50 million to settle a consumer class action over the lead tainted toys. The proposed settlement, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, will resolve 22 consolidated lawsuits by providing refunds or other reimbursement to consumers who purchased toys that were recalled…
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General Motors is recalling more than 22,000 Chevrolet Corvettes that have removable roofs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration believes that the 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvettes and the 2006-2007 Corvette Z06’s with removable roofs have an adhesive between the roof panel and frame that can separate, which can cause noise, poor fit and water leakage. In…
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In recent news, on December 23, 2009, a federal lawsuit was filed against University Medical Center and Valley Hospital in Las Vegas. The suit alleges that a woman and her husband arrived at the UMC emergency room on November 30, 2009 with severe abdominal pain and waited for six hours without being treated or examined….
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Toyota’s fuel-efficient hybrid are peppered with concerns raised by owners of the third-generation Prius, which was launched for the 2010 model year. At least 33 complaints alleging safety problems with the ’10 Prius, most often involving braking issues have been filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA confirmed receiving…
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