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General Motors reported profit after bankruptcy

The company received $49.5 billion in federal help to fund its operations in 2009, when private sector money was scarce and there were doubts about the company’s survival; the moves allowed the company to be far more profitable even though sales levels are still below pre-recession levels. All the major U.S. automakers are again hiring, and further job gains are forecast in the coming years.

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — General Motors reported a record annual profit Thursday, just two years after the nation’s largest automaker emerged from bankruptcy with the help of a federal bailout.

With rivals Ford Motor (F, Fortune 500) … Continue Reading

Katy Harris has qualified for the LPGA Tour

Harris finished 39th at the LPGA Tour Qualifying Tournament last week;  earned her 20 tournament exemptions for the 2012 season; also plans to play some Symetra Tour events (formerly LPGA Futures Tour) .

Local pro Katy Harris, who played in this year’s U.S. Women’s Open after taking nearly a decade off from competitive golf, has qualified for the LPGA Tour.

Harris, who plays out of Redstone Golf Club finished 39th at the LPGA Tour Qualifying Tournament last week. Her 1-under-par performance at Plantation Golf & Country Club in Venice, Fla., earned her 20 tournament exemptions for the 2012 season. The top 40 players … Continue Reading

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Tips for the adults that will help ensure a carefree silver smile at any festivity

For the one-million-plus adults in braces, today’s orthodontic hardware is smaller, lighter and tougher than in years past, but can still present eating challenges. The experts at Metal Mouth Media, home of The Braces Cookbooks, offer these great tips for navigating holiday parties with a sparkling silver smile.

Mesa, AZ (PRWEB) November 29, 2011

Glitz and glitter add pizzaz to party wear, but what if some of that sparkle comes from new metallic braces? Adults who’ve joined the orthodontic crowd form a growing trend, yet may really wonder … Continue Reading

How to Hire a Moving Services

There are numerous movers that give some other movers bad reputations. That’s why we work so hard to keep our popularity intact.

Compare our track record with that of some other movers and you will quickly find that we offer the best service out there. The commitment to excellence stands out far above that of various movers. If you would like a free moving quote in the  location, call us today. We provide sincere and also accurate estimates for any size move.

The movers knoxville tn we work with are dedicated to providing you with professional service and ensuring that all … Continue Reading

Ways to Prevent Food Poisoning at Home

The home should be one of the safest places. That is our thought. However, if the home isn’t taken care of, it’s the place that can be the most dangerous. Here is how people can make sure that they eliminate any chance of food poisoning in their home.

The first way would be to make sure that one goes about and clean things with warm water and soap. This includes washing anything they eat with. It includes any counter tops especially after one cooks especially with meat. This … Continue Reading

Tips to Helping Children with Oral Care

Good hygiene starts at a young age. There are many children who take it for granted. Many of the people reading this might have remembered giving their parents a hard time. However, when one goes to the dentist and they learn that they have no cavities, they find then that they are ever grateful for parents who made them brush. As a parent there are many out there that wonder how they can ensure that their child has the best oral care possible.

One of the first things a parent can do is when a child is young taking them to … Continue Reading