The winner of Survivor: Redemption island Is ... Boston Rob!
Going into this three-hour finale extravaganza for 'Survivor: Redemption Island' (Sun., 8PM ET on CBS), one man has been running this game since Day One. "Boston Rob" Mariano single-handedly orchestrated the elimination of the opposing tribe and managed to keep his own alliance of six strong until the end.
At every turn, he had total control of the game, but toward the end it became more and more difficult to keep control. Ashley and Natalie have been considering their chances without the Rob-father, and there's still that element of Redemption Island, which has four people on the cusp of returning to the game.
In other words, more than a month of dominance may not amount to much. Tables can turn almost immediately. Eight people went into the finale. One person emerged the million dollar winner. Could "Boston Rob" be stopped?
For the second time, the person who returned from Redemption Island was the next person eliminated, making the whole experiment basically a wash. Once they got Andrea, who earned her way back into the game, re-eliminated, Rob stuck to his original plan and got the scheming Ashley eliminated.
It was down to Rob, former federal agent Phillip and 19-year old Natalie. Would the jury reward the brilliant game Rob played from Day One, or would sour grapes see someone less deserving take home the million-dollar prize?
Not only did the jury get it right and give Rob the top prize, he even won an extra $100,000 from viewers in the Sprint-sponsored fan favorite award.
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Monday, May 16, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
Top 10 companies hiring.
May 9 - May 15
We know that your job search can get quite frustrating these days with more people trying to find a job and fewer employment opportunities available.
To ease the burden, we've tracked down 10 top companies that are hiring this week -- from sales jobs to finance jobs, full-time jobs to part-time jobs. We hope you find a job that's perfect for you.
Good luck job hunting!
PepsiCo recently announced the development of a 100 percent recyclable bottle made from bio-based raw materials. Right now the new bottles are being derived from switch grass, pine bark, corn husks, and other sources.
Additionally, the company just unveiled a prototype of what they're calling a "social vending system." The machine would allow users to buy a drink for a friend, based on the recipient's mobile telephone number. Those buying drinks for others would also have the option of leaving a video message, which the machine would play for the recipient.
Employee Review: PepsiCo is a great place to work! The thing that makes it different than other companies is the PEOPLE. The environment is very innovation driven and fast paced.*
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* All Employee Reviews courtesy of Glassdoor.com.
The Dr. Pepper Snapple Group (DPSG) manufactures, markets and distributes over 50 brands of carbonated drinks, juices and other beverages to the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. In addition to their popular sodas, the company also produces Mr. & Mrs. T's Mixers, Rose's Lime Juice, and Yoo-hoo.
The company was established in its present form in 2008, when it was spun off from Cadbury Schweppes American Beverages. As of last year, the company had 19,000 employees and $6 billion in annual revenues. With 24 manufacturing centers and more than 200 distribution facilities, DSPG has a host of locations, which could be in need of new hires.
In March, the company recently signed a multi-year agreement with fast-food chain Popeye's to add Dr. Pepper and Hawaiian Punch to the fountains at more than 700 Popeye's locations.
Employee review: The company is profitable and the future for flavored beverages is great. If you work in R&D, sales, and/or marketing, this is a great place to work ...*
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Currently the top car rental brand at airports in the United States, the company also has a significant presence at major airports across Europe. Hertz also has both corporate and licensee locations in Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand as well as licensee locations in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
The company has announced plans to expand their worldwide franchise network. With 25 percent of the current global market, in terms of airport-based car rentals, Hertz is looking to grow this number over the next few years, while also increasing their off-airport presence worldwide.
Employee Review: My experiences with the staff, for the most part were great. I had some flexibility in regards to the hours I worked. You always ended up doing many different jobs so you didn't get bored easily.*
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All lawn specialists at TruGreen are full-time employees who must complete a training program before they are certified to work in the field. In its lawn care services, the company uses its TruNatural fertilizer, a completely natural and organic "lawn feeding program," derived from both plant and animal sources.
The company recently put into service a new fleet of 10 TruGreen hybrid vehicles, in California. This move allows ServiceMaster to participate in the state's Hybrid Vehicle Incentive Program, which provides funds for companies operating such fleets throughout the state.
Employee Review: TruGreen Landcare is a very good place to work, they pay well and the work keeps you in great condition.*
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TriQunit's business has two main components; the first is its foundry division, which produces semiconductors on the material level. The second is its microprocessor division that creates silicon chips made from these semiconductors.
The company's wireless chips are used in a variety of military and commercial applications. As far as commercial products are concerned, the company's chips are used in many modern cell phones, including several versions of the iPhone, as well as in the iPad.
The company recently hosted an event known as High Tech University for 35 Portland area high school students interested in pursing careers in the fields of math, science, and technology.
Employee review: The employees here are reasonable people that share company news and are willing to discuss the company's outlook. TriQuint does engage in profit sharing and the CEO actually calls you on your birthday! The pay is OK, not bad at all.*
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The company recently announced the release of their Xfinity Signature Support service, which will provide 24x7 technical support to a wide range of products their customers use to connect to their services.
The company's broadband business has been growing. Comcast signed up 418,000 broadband subscribers in the first quarter of 2011, outpacing competitors Time Warner, Verizon and AT&T. This increase in subscriber-base was a major factor contributing to the company's first quarter profits, which are up 32 percent from last year.
Employee review: It's always nice to work for a leader in your industry, one who strives to keep their products relevant and cutting-edge. I had the latitude to be involved in a fairly wide variety of projects outside of my regular scope of work ...*
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Starting as a discount retail operation, the company has grown to include a line of supercenters and a significant grocery operation. The company is now so prevalent that over 170 million customers visit Walmart stores around the world each week. In addition to its Walmart-branded activities, the company owns and operates the Sam's Club wholesale centers.
Starting this year, the company plans to open 400 to 500 of its new Walmart Express grocery stores across the nation. The plan should allow the company to expand into neighborhoods that are not quite big enough for a regular-sized Walmart.
Employee Review: They were very flexible with my school schedule and when I left the company, the people in my department actually threw a party for me. It was shocking! Wal-Mart seemed to be very concerned about making sure employees took their breaks (not something I was used to) ... *
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In addition to its server and software products, the company produces chipsets used in most modern video game systems, including the Xbox, Wii, and Playstation 3. The new Wii 2, set to be unveiled at next month's E3 Video Game Expo, will also be powered by an IBM chipset.
In March, the company's supercomputer, Watson, went head-to-head against two teams of college students, one from Carnegie Mellon University and the other from the University of Pittsburg. The event was hosted at CMU and ended with Watson earning $52,199, Pitt making $12,937, and CMU brining home $7,463.
Employee Review: There are a lot of gurus here who can assistant you any time and help with any technical questions or issues.*
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Additionally, the company is actively involved in areas such as actuarial consulting, as well as due diligence research for mergers and acquisitions.
Most of the major U.S. accounting firms have been in a hiring frenzy as of late. Ernst and Young is no exception: The company recently announced that it is looking to hire 7,000 from college campuses (2,500 of which will be interns) and an additional 6,000 experienced workers.
The company is currently celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Entrepreneur of the Year program. Regional winners for 2011 will be crowned next month, with the national title to be awarded in November.
Employee Review: Excellent brand, great client base, excellent opportunity to work globally. Focus on people is strong given the nature of consulting*
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In the last four years, CRMC has added a 52-bed Neuroscience Center dedicated to the treatment of brain and spine related conditions, as well as a 50-bed cardiovascular unit, and a 65-bed Level III neonatal ICU.
CRMC also hosts one of the University of California, San Francisco's (UCSF) medical residency programs. The program features a new $27 million Center for Medical Education and Research and provides training for about 300 residents each year.
In 2007, UCSF Fresno was the only program in the nation to receive accreditation for their pulmonary medicine fellowship. The program will bring three new fellows to the center each year. These fellows will have a chance to gain clinical experience working in a region of the country with one of the highest asthma rates, nationwide.
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We know that your job search can get quite frustrating these days with more people trying to find a job and fewer employment opportunities available.
To ease the burden, we've tracked down 10 top companies that are hiring this week -- from sales jobs to finance jobs, full-time jobs to part-time jobs. We hope you find a job that's perfect for you.
Good luck job hunting!
01. PepsiCo
As one of the largest beverage brands in the world, Pepsi is a household name just about anywhere you go. The company is also involved in the food industry with subsidiaries Frito-Lay and Quaker Foods in the United States, as well as Sabritas and Gamesa in Mexico.PepsiCo recently announced the development of a 100 percent recyclable bottle made from bio-based raw materials. Right now the new bottles are being derived from switch grass, pine bark, corn husks, and other sources.
Additionally, the company just unveiled a prototype of what they're calling a "social vending system." The machine would allow users to buy a drink for a friend, based on the recipient's mobile telephone number. Those buying drinks for others would also have the option of leaving a video message, which the machine would play for the recipient.
Employee Review: PepsiCo is a great place to work! The thing that makes it different than other companies is the PEOPLE. The environment is very innovation driven and fast paced.*
Top Job Categories:
* All Employee Reviews courtesy of Glassdoor.com.
02. The Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
The Dr. Pepper Snapple Group (DPSG) manufactures, markets and distributes over 50 brands of carbonated drinks, juices and other beverages to the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. In addition to their popular sodas, the company also produces Mr. & Mrs. T's Mixers, Rose's Lime Juice, and Yoo-hoo.The company was established in its present form in 2008, when it was spun off from Cadbury Schweppes American Beverages. As of last year, the company had 19,000 employees and $6 billion in annual revenues. With 24 manufacturing centers and more than 200 distribution facilities, DSPG has a host of locations, which could be in need of new hires.
In March, the company recently signed a multi-year agreement with fast-food chain Popeye's to add Dr. Pepper and Hawaiian Punch to the fountains at more than 700 Popeye's locations.
Employee review: The company is profitable and the future for flavored beverages is great. If you work in R&D, sales, and/or marketing, this is a great place to work ...*
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03. Hertz
Hertz operates around 8,100 locations located in 147 countries around the world. To get an idea of the volume of business the company does, the Hertz reservation centers handle around 40 million phone calls and make roughly 30 million reservations each year.Currently the top car rental brand at airports in the United States, the company also has a significant presence at major airports across Europe. Hertz also has both corporate and licensee locations in Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand as well as licensee locations in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
The company has announced plans to expand their worldwide franchise network. With 25 percent of the current global market, in terms of airport-based car rentals, Hertz is looking to grow this number over the next few years, while also increasing their off-airport presence worldwide.
Employee Review: My experiences with the staff, for the most part were great. I had some flexibility in regards to the hours I worked. You always ended up doing many different jobs so you didn't get bored easily.*
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04. TruGreen
TruGreen provides a variety of lawn-care-related services including fertilization, targeted insect control, and tree care. The company was purchased in 1990 by ServiceMaster, which is one of the nation's largest commercial and residential service networks. ServiceMaster is the company behind brands such as Terminix, American Home Shield, and Merry Maids.All lawn specialists at TruGreen are full-time employees who must complete a training program before they are certified to work in the field. In its lawn care services, the company uses its TruNatural fertilizer, a completely natural and organic "lawn feeding program," derived from both plant and animal sources.
The company recently put into service a new fleet of 10 TruGreen hybrid vehicles, in California. This move allows ServiceMaster to participate in the state's Hybrid Vehicle Incentive Program, which provides funds for companies operating such fleets throughout the state.
Employee Review: TruGreen Landcare is a very good place to work, they pay well and the work keeps you in great condition.*
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05. TriQuint Semiconductor
Semiconductors are substances that conduct an electrical charge more efficiently than an insulator (i.e. rubber, plastic and glass) but less efficiently than most metals. This unique rate of conductivity gives these materials a distinct advantage in many radio frequency applications.TriQunit's business has two main components; the first is its foundry division, which produces semiconductors on the material level. The second is its microprocessor division that creates silicon chips made from these semiconductors.
The company's wireless chips are used in a variety of military and commercial applications. As far as commercial products are concerned, the company's chips are used in many modern cell phones, including several versions of the iPhone, as well as in the iPad.
The company recently hosted an event known as High Tech University for 35 Portland area high school students interested in pursing careers in the fields of math, science, and technology.
Employee review: The employees here are reasonable people that share company news and are willing to discuss the company's outlook. TriQuint does engage in profit sharing and the CEO actually calls you on your birthday! The pay is OK, not bad at all.*
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06. Comcast
Comcast is one of the nation's leading providers of cable TV, Internet, and phone services. The company owns a majority stake in NBCUniversal, which operates the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks. The Comcast Corporation is the parent company of Comcast-Spectator, which owns both the Philadelphia 76ers and the Flyers.The company recently announced the release of their Xfinity Signature Support service, which will provide 24x7 technical support to a wide range of products their customers use to connect to their services.
The company's broadband business has been growing. Comcast signed up 418,000 broadband subscribers in the first quarter of 2011, outpacing competitors Time Warner, Verizon and AT&T. This increase in subscriber-base was a major factor contributing to the company's first quarter profits, which are up 32 percent from last year.
Employee review: It's always nice to work for a leader in your industry, one who strives to keep their products relevant and cutting-edge. I had the latitude to be involved in a fairly wide variety of projects outside of my regular scope of work ...*
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07. Walmart
With over 2 million employees worldwide, Walmart Inc. is the largest private employer in the United States. The company has steadily grown since founder Sam Walton opened the first Walmart-branded store in 1962.Starting as a discount retail operation, the company has grown to include a line of supercenters and a significant grocery operation. The company is now so prevalent that over 170 million customers visit Walmart stores around the world each week. In addition to its Walmart-branded activities, the company owns and operates the Sam's Club wholesale centers.
Starting this year, the company plans to open 400 to 500 of its new Walmart Express grocery stores across the nation. The plan should allow the company to expand into neighborhoods that are not quite big enough for a regular-sized Walmart.
Employee Review: They were very flexible with my school schedule and when I left the company, the people in my department actually threw a party for me. It was shocking! Wal-Mart seemed to be very concerned about making sure employees took their breaks (not something I was used to) ... *
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08. IBM
Affectionately known as "Big Blue" by some, the computer hardware and software giant has been in business since 1911. Historically a leader in the field of technology research, the company holds more patents than any other U.S.-based company.In addition to its server and software products, the company produces chipsets used in most modern video game systems, including the Xbox, Wii, and Playstation 3. The new Wii 2, set to be unveiled at next month's E3 Video Game Expo, will also be powered by an IBM chipset.
In March, the company's supercomputer, Watson, went head-to-head against two teams of college students, one from Carnegie Mellon University and the other from the University of Pittsburg. The event was hosted at CMU and ended with Watson earning $52,199, Pitt making $12,937, and CMU brining home $7,463.
Employee Review: There are a lot of gurus here who can assistant you any time and help with any technical questions or issues.*
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09. Ernst & Young
Headquartered in London, England, Ernst & Young is one of the so-called Big Four accounting firms. The company's activities consist mainly of doing financial audit work for other corporations.Additionally, the company is actively involved in areas such as actuarial consulting, as well as due diligence research for mergers and acquisitions.
Most of the major U.S. accounting firms have been in a hiring frenzy as of late. Ernst and Young is no exception: The company recently announced that it is looking to hire 7,000 from college campuses (2,500 of which will be interns) and an additional 6,000 experienced workers.
The company is currently celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Entrepreneur of the Year program. Regional winners for 2011 will be crowned next month, with the national title to be awarded in November.
Employee Review: Excellent brand, great client base, excellent opportunity to work globally. Focus on people is strong given the nature of consulting*
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10. Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC)
The CRMC campus is located on 58 acres in downtown Fresno, California. The medical center has more than 600 beds and includes a 56,000-square-foot emergency care center, which is one of the largest in the state. This emergency facility houses the only comprehensive burn and Level 1 trauma center in the region.In the last four years, CRMC has added a 52-bed Neuroscience Center dedicated to the treatment of brain and spine related conditions, as well as a 50-bed cardiovascular unit, and a 65-bed Level III neonatal ICU.
CRMC also hosts one of the University of California, San Francisco's (UCSF) medical residency programs. The program features a new $27 million Center for Medical Education and Research and provides training for about 300 residents each year.
In 2007, UCSF Fresno was the only program in the nation to receive accreditation for their pulmonary medicine fellowship. The program will bring three new fellows to the center each year. These fellows will have a chance to gain clinical experience working in a region of the country with one of the highest asthma rates, nationwide.
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Monday, May 2, 2011
Rio not #1. Fast Five sets April Record.
The full top 10:
1. 'Fast Five,' $83.6 million (3,644 screens), new release
2. 'Rio,' $14.4 million (3,708), $103.6 million total
3. 'Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family,' $10.1 million (2,288), $41.1 million total
4. 'Water for Elephants,' $9.1 million (2,820), $32.3 million
5. 'Prom,' $5.0 million (2,730), new release
6. 'Hoowinked Too! Hood vs. Evil,' $4.2 million (2,505), new release
7. 'Soul Surfer,' $3.3 million (2,010), $33.8 million
8. 'Insidious,' $2.7 million (1,584), $48.3 million
9. 'Hop,' $2.6 million (3,176), $105.3 million
10. 'Source Code,' $2.5 million (1,645), $48.9 million
'Fast Five' set a new record for the best April opening ever, zooming to the top of the box office chart with an estimated $83.6 million.'Fast Five' dethroned last week's champ, 'Rio,' which had been the top movie two weeks running. The cartoon dropped 45 percent, down to an estimated $14.4 million, enough to finish in second place and to cross the $100 million threshold in 17 days of release.
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1. 'Fast Five,' $83.6 million (3,644 screens), new release
2. 'Rio,' $14.4 million (3,708), $103.6 million total
3. 'Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family,' $10.1 million (2,288), $41.1 million total
4. 'Water for Elephants,' $9.1 million (2,820), $32.3 million
5. 'Prom,' $5.0 million (2,730), new release
6. 'Hoowinked Too! Hood vs. Evil,' $4.2 million (2,505), new release
7. 'Soul Surfer,' $3.3 million (2,010), $33.8 million
8. 'Insidious,' $2.7 million (1,584), $48.3 million
9. 'Hop,' $2.6 million (3,176), $105.3 million
10. 'Source Code,' $2.5 million (1,645), $48.9 million
'Fast Five' set a new record for the best April opening ever, zooming to the top of the box office chart with an estimated $83.6 million.'Fast Five' dethroned last week's champ, 'Rio,' which had been the top movie two weeks running. The cartoon dropped 45 percent, down to an estimated $14.4 million, enough to finish in second place and to cross the $100 million threshold in 17 days of release.
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Monday, April 25, 2011
5 Driving Myths That Cost You Money
Today, gas prices are higher than ever and the fluctuations are tremendous. It seems like even the smallest hiccup in the oil and gas sector means immediate rises in the price at the pump. These sudden price jumps quickly cramp your fuel budget, and this is forcing drivers to take drastic tactics to increase their fuel economy and save money on gas. While, in theory, these fuel-saving methods have some merit, in practice, many of these tips are ineffective, unsafe or both. Here are some common fuel-saving myths that will cost you more than you'll ever save at the gas station.
1. Airflow gadgets -- $90+ wasted
The Theory: High-tech devices designed to increase your engine's airflow will improve fuel efficiency.
The Facts: It sounds plausible, but the results don't back up the impressive claims. Consumer Reports tested several of the devices, such as Fuel Genie ($89.95, plus shipping), that purport to increase fuel economy by accelerating airflow to the engine. The tests found no noticeable gains in MPGs, despite claims of 50% fuel savings. While it's true that drastically increasing the airflow to an engine is a common way to increase horsepower (i.e. forced induction through turbo and superchargers), doing so will actually increase fuel consumption and increase wear on the engine, not to mention that this proven technology costs significantly more than its gimmicky competition.
2. Fuel additives -- $5 to $250 wasted (per treatment)
The Theory: The gas we buy can be improved by adding scientifically formulated chemicals that will increase fuel efficiency and, sometimes, horsepower.
The Facts: Clearly, some drivers believe the answer to their fuel woes lies in a magic elixir, because there are numerous fuel treatments that claim to increase MPGs, despite no scientific proof or explanation of how less fuel is burned. According to CNN.com, one common tactic used by shady fuel-additive makers is to tout the product's approval by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This suggests that a trusted consumer watchdog has approved the product's claims, but in fact, the EPA had only deemed that the product does not increase a vehicle's harmful emissions. The truth is, if there were an additive that made fuel burn more efficiently, oil companies would be racing to market their new gas at the pumps and gain a bigger market share.
3. Premium fuel -- $4 wasted per tank (on average)
The Theory: Premium gas provides increased performance and better gas mileage.
The Facts: This is true ... if you own a premium automobile that requires high-octane gas, but these cars make up the minority of daily drivers. So if you're in the majority -- drooling over Ferraris from the seat of your Corolla -- your car's engine control unit (ECU) is programmed to run on the octane levels present in regular gas. Increasing the octane -- either through buying premium gas or adding bottles of octane-boost -- can actually cause the engine to be less efficient, as the car's combustion timing becomes altered and efficiency is lost. But the most noticeable loss will be the extra 20 cents per gallon you'll be wasting to buy high-octane gas. A safe bet is that if you can afford a vehicle that requires only premium fuel, you likely aren't concerned with gas prices or tracking mileage.
4. Over-inflated tires -- $200 wasted (minimum)
5. Roll down windows rather than using air conditioning -- comfort wasted
The Theory: Operating the AC to cool the vehicle uses fuel, so it's more efficient to cool off by driving with the windows down.
The Facts: While it's true that some fuel is used to operate the AC compressor, as much or more fuel is lost when the windows are down. Rolling down the windows increases the drag on the car, which causes the car to work harder to maintain its speed. For even better mileage, you can improve your AC's efficiency by using the re-circulation setting on the car's HVAC system instead of forcing the AC to cool the hot air from outside. Heeding this tip will increase your mileage, as well as your comfort.
The Bottom Line
The act of saving gas borders on sport for some thrifty drivers, but extreme measures don't always equal extreme savings. And while some gas-saving methods will offer a few cents per tank in savings, the safety concerns of these methods outweigh any benefits to your bank balance. It's a boring realization, but the real road to fuel savings lies in common-sense approaches like avoiding unnecessary driving and idling, driving the speed limit and performing regular vehicle maintenance. You won't amaze anyone with this practical approach, but it's better than shocking people with useless purchases, a battered car and a wind-swept hairdo.
This Article came from http://financiallyfit.yahoo.com/finance/article-112573-9379-1-5-driving-myths-that-cost-you-money?ywaad=ad0035&nc
1. Airflow gadgets -- $90+ wasted
The Theory: High-tech devices designed to increase your engine's airflow will improve fuel efficiency.
The Facts: It sounds plausible, but the results don't back up the impressive claims. Consumer Reports tested several of the devices, such as Fuel Genie ($89.95, plus shipping), that purport to increase fuel economy by accelerating airflow to the engine. The tests found no noticeable gains in MPGs, despite claims of 50% fuel savings. While it's true that drastically increasing the airflow to an engine is a common way to increase horsepower (i.e. forced induction through turbo and superchargers), doing so will actually increase fuel consumption and increase wear on the engine, not to mention that this proven technology costs significantly more than its gimmicky competition.
2. Fuel additives -- $5 to $250 wasted (per treatment)
The Theory: The gas we buy can be improved by adding scientifically formulated chemicals that will increase fuel efficiency and, sometimes, horsepower.
The Facts: Clearly, some drivers believe the answer to their fuel woes lies in a magic elixir, because there are numerous fuel treatments that claim to increase MPGs, despite no scientific proof or explanation of how less fuel is burned. According to CNN.com, one common tactic used by shady fuel-additive makers is to tout the product's approval by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This suggests that a trusted consumer watchdog has approved the product's claims, but in fact, the EPA had only deemed that the product does not increase a vehicle's harmful emissions. The truth is, if there were an additive that made fuel burn more efficiently, oil companies would be racing to market their new gas at the pumps and gain a bigger market share.
3. Premium fuel -- $4 wasted per tank (on average)
The Theory: Premium gas provides increased performance and better gas mileage.
The Facts: This is true ... if you own a premium automobile that requires high-octane gas, but these cars make up the minority of daily drivers. So if you're in the majority -- drooling over Ferraris from the seat of your Corolla -- your car's engine control unit (ECU) is programmed to run on the octane levels present in regular gas. Increasing the octane -- either through buying premium gas or adding bottles of octane-boost -- can actually cause the engine to be less efficient, as the car's combustion timing becomes altered and efficiency is lost. But the most noticeable loss will be the extra 20 cents per gallon you'll be wasting to buy high-octane gas. A safe bet is that if you can afford a vehicle that requires only premium fuel, you likely aren't concerned with gas prices or tracking mileage.
4. Over-inflated tires -- $200 wasted (minimum)
The Theory: Rounder tires roll easier, creating less work for the engine and therefore, better MPG.
The Facts: Again, this tip is true ... to a point. Over inflated tires will have less friction with the road, which lessens the effort the engine exerts to keep the car rolling, providing slight gas savings. However, overinflated tires will wear out quickly and irregularly, causing you to need early replacements at a cost of about $50 to $100 per tire. What's worse is that the decreased contact with the road increases stopping distances and limits handling capabilities. This all adds up to a large risk in costly accidents and injuries. Even if you are lucky and avoid a collision, it would take a lifetime (which could very well be short if you're riding on bald and bulbous tires) for your fuel savings to negate the cost of four new tires. According to Edmunds.com's testing, the fuel consumption difference between driving with over-inflated tires and tires at the recommended pressure is negligible. Sometimes, despite what GM's recent track record suggests, carmakers do know what they're doing and the recommended settings and levels do provide the best results.5. Roll down windows rather than using air conditioning -- comfort wasted
The Theory: Operating the AC to cool the vehicle uses fuel, so it's more efficient to cool off by driving with the windows down.
The Facts: While it's true that some fuel is used to operate the AC compressor, as much or more fuel is lost when the windows are down. Rolling down the windows increases the drag on the car, which causes the car to work harder to maintain its speed. For even better mileage, you can improve your AC's efficiency by using the re-circulation setting on the car's HVAC system instead of forcing the AC to cool the hot air from outside. Heeding this tip will increase your mileage, as well as your comfort.
The Bottom Line
The act of saving gas borders on sport for some thrifty drivers, but extreme measures don't always equal extreme savings. And while some gas-saving methods will offer a few cents per tank in savings, the safety concerns of these methods outweigh any benefits to your bank balance. It's a boring realization, but the real road to fuel savings lies in common-sense approaches like avoiding unnecessary driving and idling, driving the speed limit and performing regular vehicle maintenance. You won't amaze anyone with this practical approach, but it's better than shocking people with useless purchases, a battered car and a wind-swept hairdo.
This Article came from http://financiallyfit.yahoo.com/finance/article-112573-9379-1-5-driving-myths-that-cost-you-money?ywaad=ad0035&nc
Monday, April 18, 2011
Rio VS. Scream 4
In the rates Rio beat Scream 4 In ticket sales. With Rio having $40 million sales. Scream 4 having $19.3 million sales.
What the hell happened? Rio is a kids movie and yet it still beat Scream 4 in ticket sales. This should have not happened. I would have been OK with the Sales if Scream 4 tickets sales were close to Rios but it's not. This is jest an embarrassment to films every where. What do you think?
What the hell happened? Rio is a kids movie and yet it still beat Scream 4 in ticket sales. This should have not happened. I would have been OK with the Sales if Scream 4 tickets sales were close to Rios but it's not. This is jest an embarrassment to films every where. What do you think?
Monday, April 11, 2011
New SuperMan Movie
There is going to be a new Superman movie called "Superman: Man Of Steel". They have got Michael Shannon playing General Zod, Amy Adams playing Lois Lane, Diane Lane playing Martha Kent, and Kevin Costner playing Jonathan Kent.
OK first off who is playing as Superman? Because you cant have a new Superman movie with out knowing who is playing superman. If it was me i would find who would play as superman, than find people who can play the other roles 2nd. than i would see if the actors fit the story well together. Because you can have a movie with people who look good for the part, but if they don't fit in with the main character than your movie will be crappy. So i suggest they should find the main character than see if he likes and works well with the other characters.
Second they need to leave Superman Alone. If they cant why not use people we younger generation know work to well to gather for Superman. So in steed of trying to find new people for this Superman movie why not jest use the actors who play in Smallville. There about to end the T.V. Show so why not Make the next Superman movie the ending of the Smallville show.
Tell me if they sould use the Actors form Smallville, Or if they should find new Actors for this movie.
OK first off who is playing as Superman? Because you cant have a new Superman movie with out knowing who is playing superman. If it was me i would find who would play as superman, than find people who can play the other roles 2nd. than i would see if the actors fit the story well together. Because you can have a movie with people who look good for the part, but if they don't fit in with the main character than your movie will be crappy. So i suggest they should find the main character than see if he likes and works well with the other characters.
Second they need to leave Superman Alone. If they cant why not use people we younger generation know work to well to gather for Superman. So in steed of trying to find new people for this Superman movie why not jest use the actors who play in Smallville. There about to end the T.V. Show so why not Make the next Superman movie the ending of the Smallville show.
Tell me if they sould use the Actors form Smallville, Or if they should find new Actors for this movie.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Wrestlemania
At Wrestlemania 27 It was a show like no other.
At the first mach of wrestlemania was a mach for the world heavyweight title. It was the champion Edge vs. Alberto Del Rio. Edge came out of the mach victors after hitting Del Rio with a spear.
Wrestlemania ended with a title mach for the WWE championship. The champion The Miz vs. John Cena. the mach ended with a double count out. But, the host of Wrestlemania, The Rock, the mach got restarted, but when the mach started the Rock hit John Cena with Rock Bottom leaving The Miz to win the mach.
But the bigest Mach that night was not for a champion ship. The mach was with Triple H vs.The Undertaker. Triple H went into the mach looking to end the Deadmsn,s streek, 18 wins and 0 loses, at Wrestlemania. To settel the mach the fought in a no holds bar mach. that means that there is no count outs and no DQs. the way you would have to win is tho pin or make your opponent tapout in side the ring. the mach stared with the deadman and HHH fighting for the upper hand in the mach. HHH finel got the upper hand affter puting the deadman throw tables, walls and a char. But HHH could not get the win so he whet and got a sludge hammer. HHH got in the ring wanting to do some dameg to the deadman. But when HHH tryed to pic up the Undertaker. The dead man put HHH in hells gate. HHH tryed to get out of it some how but could not so HHH was forced to tap out. letting the Undertakers streak go to 19 and 0 at Wrestlemania.
There were machs that were good but not mane events. the machs were: Michael Cole def. Jerry "The King" Lawler; John Morrison, Trish Stratus & Snooki def. Dolph Ziggler & Lay-Cool; Randy Orton def. CM Punk; Big Show, Kane, Santino Marella & Kofi Kingston def. The Corre; Cody Rhodes def. Ray Mysterio. That is all the maches you got too see on PPV but if you were there you got to see one more mach which was a Over The Top Rope Battle Royal. The winner of the Battle Royal was The Great Khali.
Wrestlemania was a great night to experience.
At the first mach of wrestlemania was a mach for the world heavyweight title. It was the champion Edge vs. Alberto Del Rio. Edge came out of the mach victors after hitting Del Rio with a spear.
Wrestlemania ended with a title mach for the WWE championship. The champion The Miz vs. John Cena. the mach ended with a double count out. But, the host of Wrestlemania, The Rock, the mach got restarted, but when the mach started the Rock hit John Cena with Rock Bottom leaving The Miz to win the mach.
But the bigest Mach that night was not for a champion ship. The mach was with Triple H vs.The Undertaker. Triple H went into the mach looking to end the Deadmsn,s streek, 18 wins and 0 loses, at Wrestlemania. To settel the mach the fought in a no holds bar mach. that means that there is no count outs and no DQs. the way you would have to win is tho pin or make your opponent tapout in side the ring. the mach stared with the deadman and HHH fighting for the upper hand in the mach. HHH finel got the upper hand affter puting the deadman throw tables, walls and a char. But HHH could not get the win so he whet and got a sludge hammer. HHH got in the ring wanting to do some dameg to the deadman. But when HHH tryed to pic up the Undertaker. The dead man put HHH in hells gate. HHH tryed to get out of it some how but could not so HHH was forced to tap out. letting the Undertakers streak go to 19 and 0 at Wrestlemania.
There were machs that were good but not mane events. the machs were: Michael Cole def. Jerry "The King" Lawler; John Morrison, Trish Stratus & Snooki def. Dolph Ziggler & Lay-Cool; Randy Orton def. CM Punk; Big Show, Kane, Santino Marella & Kofi Kingston def. The Corre; Cody Rhodes def. Ray Mysterio. That is all the maches you got too see on PPV but if you were there you got to see one more mach which was a Over The Top Rope Battle Royal. The winner of the Battle Royal was The Great Khali.
Wrestlemania was a great night to experience.
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