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New career-oriented high school diploma could boost grads' job chances
In an admission that not all Florida high schoolers want to go to college, lawmakers are creating a three-track system where the diploma you earn depends on what you want to do after graduation. A bill passed by both houses of the Legislature creates two...
Tags: Broward County Public Schools, Boynton Beach, Advanced Training, Career and Workplace, Palm Beach State College
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Huge recall for Honda, Toyota, more: Airbags can spray shrapnel
A faulty airbag part that can explode and send shrapnel into the passenger cabin is responsible for the global recall of more than 3 million cars manufactured by Honda, Nissan, Toyota and General Motors and will likely lead to more recalls. The...
Tags: Toyota Recalls, Chrysler Group LLC, Product Recalls, Honda Motor Co., Japan
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Landslide derails 3 cars on Amtrak train originating in Chicago
Tribune reporterPassengers on an Amtrak train bound from Chicago to Seattle had to take buses the last 30 miles of their trip following a minor derailment this morning caused by a landslide, railroad spokesmen said. None of the 86 passengers or 11 crew members on the...Tags: Amtrak, Avalanches and Landslides
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Ousted politician's bid for benefits insults the real jobless
When I think of folks who desperately need and deserve unemployment benefits even to approach the mirage of scratching by, I think of people such as Alina Puerta. Here's a woman who hasn't worked a steady job since 2009 when the downsizing real-estate...
Tags: Osceola County, Career and Workplace, Labor Markets, Elections, Unemployment Benefits
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Aberdeen school changes classes to fit students' needs
Jerry Taylor becomes really excited when he talks about energy. Taylor will be teaching a new class this fall at Hub Area Technical School that centers on alternative energy. The alternate energy systems class was developed after the area job...
Tags: Alternative Energy, Health and Safety at School, Nursing, Education, Teaching and Learning
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Simple auto repairs pay off
A common theme when trying to save money is "do it yourself," but many car owners are hesitant to take that advice and attempt basic maintenance and repairs on their vehicles. To a degree, those fears are legitimate, because vehicles are more complicated...Tags: Environmental Issues, Online Media Industry, Conservation, Vehicles, Services and Shopping
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The seat belts on the bus go ... missing
Q: My kids always ask me, "Why don't school buses have safety seat belts for us?" Can you help with this question? As a mechanical engineer and car lover, I really like your answers. They are very good and accurate. — S.L., Aurora, Ill. A: You...
Tags: Tire Rotation and Alignment, Physiology, Car Safety Tips and Advice
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Two former California officials fined for conflicts of interest
The state’s ethics watchdog agency on Thursday levied $10,000 in fines against two former state officials over conflict of interest violations. The state Fair Political Practices Commission fined former state parks department administrator...Tags: Punishment, Career and Workplace, Fines, Labor Legislation
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Harford County police blotter: Aberdeen home broken into
Aberdeen Stacey Marie England, 22, of the 200 block of Mayberry Drive, was arrested Saturday on a warrant for failing to appear for court in a case in which she is charged with speeding and speeding in a work zone, failure to display her license on...Tags: Crimes, Edgewood, Abusive Behavior, Firearms, Prisons
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CONSUMER REPORTS: Making your car last
WSBT-TVThese days, people are looking for any way to stretch a dollar. One way can be holding on to your car longer. Today, the average vehicle has been on the road nearly 11 years, according to Polk Research. Consumer Reports can help you go the distance,...Tags: Passenger Cars, Toyota, Consumers, Oil Changes
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Southern California sees record one-month rise in gasoline prices
Southern California has seen its biggest ever one-month rise in gasoline prices, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's weekend gas watch. The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the varying regions of Southern...
Tags: Passenger Cars, Gasoline Industry, Petroleum Industry, Automotive Equipment, Prius
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Michigan businesses implore action on road funding
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The business lobby implored lawmakers Monday to raise Michigan's gasoline taxes and vehicle registration fees, despite Republican Gov. Rick Snyder's $1.2 billion proposal initially receiving a cool reception in the Capitol....
Tags: Brad Williams, Lobbying, Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Rick Snyder, Politics
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