Friday, August 15, 2008

Nissan Maxima is GOOD for frontal crash protection

Nissan Maxima is GOOD for frontal crash protection Latest Institute ratings for the Nissan Maxima . Verification ratings are based on 40 mph frontal offset crash tests conducted by manufacturers for vehicles meeting requirements established by the Institute.

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Most Popular Stamp Series of All Time Makes Final Curtain Call

Although Elvis remains king as the single most popular stamp subject of all time with an estimated 124.1 million collected, Mickey Mouse and his friends rule as the most popular stamp series with 211.5 million collected. Originally scheduled to be introduced as three sets during a three-year period, the fifth and final debut for the Art of Disney series takes place Aug. 7, at 10 a.m. PDT in front of the Sleeping Beauty castle in Disneyland when the Postal Service dedicates the Art of Disney: Imagination stamps. The 42-cent first-class commemorative stamps go on sale nationwide that day. Most Popular Stamp Series of All Time Makes Final Curtain Call

Microsoft Product Alert: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Vulnerabilities in a variety of Microsoft products could allow an attacker to gain control of your computer. Microsoft Product Alert: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

California Warns Consumers Not To Feed Their Pets PedigreeÂ(R) Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites

California Warns Consumers Not To Feed Their Pets Pedigree® Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites
Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to feed their pets certain bags of PEDIGREE® Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious illness in humans as well as in dogs and cats.  People who do not adequately wash their hands after handling the contaminated pet food may expose themselves to Salmonella. California Warns Consumers Not To Feed Their Pets Pedigree® Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

CSUB adds accelerated nursing program, seeks applicants

CSUB adds Accelerated nursing program, seeks applicants
Students interested in applying to California State University, Bakersfield's impacted accelerated nursing program are getting another chance. The campus will offer a second class of its accelerated bachelor's of science in nursing in late June 2009

IRS: Help Offset Education Costs with Tax Credits and Deductions

It is Back-to-School time and maybe time for a tax break, too. Education credits can help lower your tax bill for 2008. IRS: Help Offset Education Costs with Tax Credits and Deductions

Audi Q7 earns Top Safety Pick award

The 2008 Audi Q7, a large luxury SUV, earns the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award. Winners afford superior overall crash protection among the vehicles in their class. The Q7's award applies to models built after December 2007. Audi Q7 earns Top Safety Pick award