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According
to an independent survey of 500 women, commissioned
by Motorola, 80 percent say they are engaged in another
task when they talk on their cell phones.
While fireworks usage increased more than 960 percent
nationwide between 1976 and 2006, the fireworks-related
injury rate decreased more than 91 percent. This is
because of stricter safety standards and improved consumer
education.
Georgia
Kentucky
Washington,
DC
As communities
across the country prepare to celebrate the eighth annual
National Fishing and Boating Week during the first week
in June, a recent study commissioned by the Recreational
Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) reveals that fishing
and boating activities have a strong impact on personal
satisfaction and healthy relationships.
Today
more than ever, schedules are fully packed. Parents'
work and kids' activities allow little time for families
to spend time together just hanging out. One great way
for you to bond and focus on each other without the
regular distractions of daily life is to take a road
trip.
While
health care costs continue to be a top consumer concern,
Wal-Mart is committed to help bridge the gap in women's
health by enabling access to affordable medicine.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
is furthering its efforts to help customers save money
by driving down prescription medication costs.
More than 86 percent
of 9,000 Americans surveyed by the Ponemon Institute
ranked the Postal Service first among 74 government
agencies as the one that is best able to keep their
information safe and secure.
With hurricane
season beginning June 1, preparedness is top of mind
so Florida Power & Light Company has again embarked
on an ambitious schedule of tree-trimming and is asking
customers to survey their yards to help prevent tree-related
power outages from severe weather.
Furthering
their shared commitment to inform parents, Entertainment
Software Rating Board (ESRB) and the Parent Teacher
Association (PTA) have launched a nationwide education
campaign and booklet, "A Parents Guide to Video Games,
Parental Controls and Online Safety," being distributed
to all 26,000 PTAs nationwide.
With
the traditionally heavy home buying season just around
the corner, now is the time to think about putting your
house on the market. But with the housing market in
a continued downturn, it's more important than ever
to choose home improvement projects that will not only
add value to your home, but also make it stand out in
the crowd.
The Maryland Prepaid
College Trust, one of two 529 Plans offered by the College
Savings Plans of Maryland, gives families an opportunity
to lock in tomorrow's tuition at today's prices.
Saving for
retirement is the top financial priority for American
mass affluent consumers, according to a recent survey
by BAI Research.
Microsoft
Corp. today announced the public availability of Microsoft®
Office Live Workspace beta.
As a vital
component of Pew Center on the States' efforts to foster
effective solutions to some of America's most pressing
challenges, the Government Performance Project's Grading
the States 2008 report paints a clear picture of how
states are doing.
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