"brake-system" Articles & Blogs:
A Title IX Must-Read: Getting In the Game
| Hot off the press! Getting In the Game is a new book by Title IX expert Professor Debbie Brake from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. In the book, Brake examines how Title IX has affected and continues to affect many facets of college and scho...[Read on] |
Ghouls and Goblins Make Halloween Driving Spooky
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Brought to you by Car Care Council
For motorists, the spooky part about Halloween is that little ghouls and goblins often dress in dark colors and in costumes that cover their eyes, and some get so excited they simply forget road safety rules. To he...[Read on] |
How do you stop a runaway vehicle?
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In the aftermath of last month's news event involving deaths of a California Highway Patrol Officer and three members of his family, and the subsequent advisories by Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall more than 3.8 mi...[Read on] |
Autumn leaves present driving hazards
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Autumn is the picture-perfect time of year when many drivers take to the road to view the colors. The leaves are beautiful to see, but when wet or in piles, they present driving hazards unique to the season. The Car Care Council reminds drivers to prepar...[Read on] |
Don’t Spend Your Vacation on the Side of the Road
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Brought to you by Car Care Council
A simple driveway inspection can give motorists peace of mind and save them from the inconvenience of a roadside breakdown, according to the Car Care Council.
“No one wants to experience car trouble while on vaca...[Read on] |
KidsandCars.org says "Don't Stop Giving Thanks!"
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It's the day after Thanksgiving: the feast has been devoured, the dishes have been washed, and all you've got left are leftovers, right? Wrong! Even though today is Black Friday, and practically everybody is out shopping, KidsandCars.org reminds us they'...[Read on] |
You know you are a REAL female rider if…
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You’ve broke a nail on your clutch or front brake
Your perfume smells like eau de exhaust
You have specific riding shoes so you don’t have shifter marks on your cute ones
Your helmet has makeup on the inside of it
You take the “windswept” hair lo...[Read on] |
Is Your Car Ready for a Holiday Road Trip?
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Deep down, you know your car should be checked out before hitting the road for the holidays, but with so many other things left to do, some folks put it off. Bad idea, says the Car Care Council, especially when motorists realize that in as little as 10 m...[Read on] |
Keeping your car cool when the heat is on
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It is one of those 90-plus-degree days, hot, hazy and humid. Isn't it great to be able to get in your vehicle and enjoy the comfort your air conditioning system provides for you and your passengers?
The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwid...[Read on] |
The green facts about your car’s air conditioning system
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Your car's air conditioning system uses a chemical refrigerant under pressure to make the interior cool. MACS Worldwide wants you to know about the environmental damage chemical refrigerants can create when the system is not serviced properly. Proper h...[Read on] |
Save Money with These Fuel Efficiency Tips
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There's so much information being broadcast lately about the economy and the high prices we are paying for consumer goods, so AskPatty thought we would offer ways to help you to drive more efficiently with this money saving advice we found at the Car Care...[Read on] |
Woman's Review: The GMC Terrain can wear as many hats as I do
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Imagine a car that could carry five passengers--making you very popular for carpools. A car with a trunk that can carry soccer equipment, a month's worth of groceries, and lots of luggage. A car that is kind of like a little black dress--it works well ...[Read on] |
Health Care Reform Has a Woman's Face
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by Jenifer Rajkumar, Fellow, National Women's Law Center
With the misinformation spread about health care reform throughout the summer and the Senate Finance Committee about to release a bill as early as tomorrow, it’s more important than ever at ...[Read on] |
Back in Black to battle breast cancer
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When you think about southern California, Los Angeles is probably first in mind. Along with the city of Angels you may think of Disneyland, the Salton Sea in Imperial Valley, The Oceanside Pier, the summits of the San Gabriel Mountains, the Colorado and M...[Read on] |
FTC Provides “Tips on Making Most of Your Auto Warranty”
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Brought to you by Car Care Council
The FTC offers these tips to help consumers make smart decisions and get the most out of their auto warranties:
Read the warranty that came with the car, or check the “owners” section of the manufacturer’s We...[Read on] |
AskPatty.com's Certified Female Friendly® Blog Carnival - December Edition
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Our Certified Female Friendly® locations continue to give generously through the holiday season, and in this month's Blog Carnival, the bells are definitely all a-jingle. Toys for Tots drives abound, pet adoption drives warm hearts with cold noses, foo...[Read on] |
Car Maintenance: Can you really do it yourself anymore?
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For most of you, when you open your hood, all you see is a big plastic
cover that keeps you from seeing anything pertinent related to your
engine. Remember the days when you could see the spark plug wires,
there was enough space to see around under the h...[Read on] |
How Much Car Tech is Too Much?
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Last week we talked about ways women like to be pampered in the car. This week I wonder how much is too much?
I was in an Acura RDX crossover SUV recently that greeted me when I put the key in the ignition with a glorious "Welcome" message in the spe...[Read on] |
Happy to Introduce: Smart Jumper Cables!
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Today's cars are very complex. If the battery of your car dies - you want to be very careful that you do the right thing! Here are four different ways you can charge the battery to get your car rolling down the road again.
1. Slowly charge the bat...[Read on] |
Eco-Driving Tips From Ford
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The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that the United States uses about 150 billion gallons of gasoline annually. Eco-driving techniques tested by Ford showed that motorists coached in eco-driving can significantly improve the fuel economy p...[Read on] |
Think video games are for lazy bums? These will get you in shape
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Working out can be the dullest and most frustrating activity on the face of the earth. It is necessary to be active to keep our lovely figures fit and trim, but sometimes getting started can be downright impossible.The prospect of running on a treadmill o...[Read on] |
Jane Campion returns to Cannes
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Jane Campion is one of the few female directors who commands attention. She won the Palme d’Or back in 1993 for The Piano and returns to Cannes as one of three women out of 17 in competition for the big prize again.
Her new film Bright Star starring ...[Read on] |
Not-so-shocking news of the day: Conservatives make sexist attacks against Snowe
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With Olympia Snowe's surprise vote this week in the passing of the Senate Finance Committee's health care reform legislation, conservative pundits are taking any sexist shots they can at a woman with power who, like, uses it. Media Matters has a good ro...[Read on] |
All the Uninsured/Underinsured Ladies- Put Your Hands Up
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Posted by WCF Fellow Trish Calvarese
After sharing their personal stories, three women devastated by the current state of the health care system sat beside First Lady Michelle Obama as she urged...
This is a content summary only. Visit Women and Politic...[Read on] |
Fuel savings tips as gas prices soar
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Brought to you by Car Care Council
With gas prices exceeding four dollars a gallon in many parts of the country, the Car Care Council is offering gas-saving maintenance and driving tips that really work.
"Millions of dollars worth of gasoline is w...[Read on] |
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