If Toyota’s mechanical troubles had surfaced last fall, Larry Slagle doubts he would be driving one now. Slagle’s 2007 Toyota Avalon is affected by the automaker’s massive vehicle recall for sticky accelerator pedals that have resulted in sudden and uncontrolled accelerations.
Local Toyota owners don't seem shaken by the company's recent recall of about 2.3 million vehicles. Even after Toyota recalled some of its popular models, including certain years of the Corolla, Camry and Tundra, Mike Hampton of East Peoria said he would remain a Toyota driver. "I drove Fords for years, then drove a (Toyota) Tundra once and now I won't go back," he said. "It's luxury."
In 1966, when Xerox introduced the Magnafax that took just six minutes to send a copy, a new day dawned for U.S. business. It took until the 1980s, but the fax machine became standard equipment in most American offices. In the 21st century, competition for the office fax machine is now provided by Internet services with names like MetroFax, TrustFax, eFax and MyFax.
Jeff Smith has to make his rounds on foot because the mud on the path to his pasture is more than his truck can handle. Every three hours, he checks his herd of 27 heifers for signs of new life and struggling soon-to-be moms. When problems arise, Smith stays and helps - sometimes spending most of his night in a cold, wet field.
Europeans love station wagons, the body style that Baby Boomers abandoned as they entered their rebellious youth. That’s too bad; wagons are a functional and fuel-efficient alternative to the crossovers and sport-utility vehicles that dominate American roads.But the 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon could help shift that mindset.
Budget necessities typically include things like food, water, shelter and clothing. When times are tough, expenses get paired down to the basics, which for many families doesn’t include things like preventative medicine. But for those of us with a frugal mindset, taking care of ourselves should be a top priority now, since it may lead to less spending on expensive illnesses down the line.
Avast’s new version is truly a vast improvement in the anti-virus game. Version 5.0, announced recently, includes strengthened protection in the face of a new competitor: Microsoft Essentials.
Weekly auto rail, with information on the new road salt, Toyota information and Car Q&A with Junior Damato.
It wasn't long ago that single premium immediate annuities were bashed regularly as a lousy use of money. Today, however, with longer life expectancies, baby boomers reaching retirement age and increased volatility in the financial markets, these annuities are gaining in popularity.
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