"saving" Articles & Blogs:
Saving Grace to end its run next summer
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Saving Grace is ending its run after after only three seasons. Honestly, I am surprised. From what I read, TNT still wanted the show but its production company FOX TV studios declined the pickup based on money.
Strange. Canceling a show with an Emm...[Read on] |
28 Money-Saving Car Tips from AskPatty.com
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Just because the cost of fuel has dropped to the lowest it's been in several years, doesn't mean it will stay that way. Listed below under four categories -- Engine Warm-Up, How to Buy Gasoline, How to Drive Economically, and General Advice -- are some ef...[Read on] |
What’s Hip Now: The Eco-nomical Lifestyle
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The recession, they say, has been good for the environment — but the
environment can be great for your recession-hit wallet too. Here’s how
the new eco-hipsters are saving on their bills:
>> Why buy when you can scavenge? Salon writer Kathar...[Read on] |
Depressing: Pay Gap Even Affects Lady Doctors
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According to an article in the Wall Street Journal's The Juggle blog this morning, the pay gap affects all kinds of ladies, including those who are highly skilled in saving lives. The Juggle reports that a new study published in the February issue of Heal...[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] |
Fall Back: Set Your Car Clocks Back on November 1!
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Don't forget to set the clocks back in your car on November 1! Daylight savings ends when we "Fall back" on the first Sunday in November and begins again when we "Spring forward" on the second Sunday of March. Benjamin Franklin was the first to propose a...[Read on] |
Do Babies Need Student Loans?
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by Stephanie Robinson, Intern,National Women's Law Center
It used to be that parents had to start saving for their children's college funds when their children were young. Now, parents may have to start saving for a child care fund before their children ...[Read on] |
Two New CW Dramas
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As you know we are keeping track of new TV shows not only about women but created by women.
The CW has greenlit three shows for next season and two have female creators.
The first is called HMS (Harvard Medical School)and the pilot was written by Amy Ho...[Read on] |
Equality Watch: Women Missing from Great Directors Festival on TCM
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Got a press release from the folks at Turner Classics movies announcing their month long great directors festival in June.
This month long event will feature 350 films and not a single female director featured is included!
Here are some of the guys:
Fr...[Read on] |
7 Greener Gadgets and Services For Saving the Environment
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This week is officially the Greenest week of the year for us. On Wednesday we headed over to the Greener Products Expo to scope out the latest tech to help you keep stay environmentally aware. And today, there is the Greener Gadgets Conference in New York...[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] |
Potentially life-saving personal safety app designed by a mom for her kids
| Silent Bodyguard iPhone App Sends SOS and GPS Location Without Alerting Onlookers or an Attacker...[Read on] |
Have cable’s women screwed the networks?
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Here’s a thought. Do you think that the networks are going to be able to keep up with cable in regards to women led shows? Think about it. The women who lead the cable shows like Damages, In Plain Sight, The Closer, Weeds, Nurse Jackie and Saving ...[Read on] |
Gas-Saving Tips for Trying Times
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Brought to you by ASE - National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Every day seems to bring higher prices at the gas pump. Some commuters are sharing rides, others are taking public transportation. But if you are like countless others, you ...[Read on] |
How Efficiently Do You Drive? Take the Gas Saving 101 Quiz
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The Car Care Council's short Gas Saving 101 Quiz is a reminder to all motorists that the number of miles per gallon (mpg) a car gets is directly related to driving behavior and vehicle maintenance.
"Motorists can very easily save money on gas by driv...[Read on] |
Can you make your engine last 300,000 miles?
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Ladies, here at AskPatty, we're always sharing tips about car care and maintenance to help you get more out of the life of your vehicle. Performing your regular scheduled maintenance and oil changes is the BEST WAY to ensure your vehicle lives a long and...[Read on] |
Car Insurance: 5 ways to stretch your dollar
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Let’s face it: a dollar simply doesn’t go as far as it used to. Where we used to spend $25 to fill up our gas tank it now costs $35 or $40. That half-gallon of ice cream is now 1.5 quarts and costs double. What is a financially savvy woman to do? Well...[Read on] |
10 Easy Ways to Save on Car Insurance
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When you factor in the cost of gas, tune-ups, registration fees, and maintenance, owning a car can be incredibly expensive! But what most people don't know is that saving money on car insurance is one of the easiest ways to cut costs.
Reviewing your...[Read on] |
The First Week of the New Year Has Passed: Did You Keep Your Resolution?
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Week one of 2010 is officially over. I’m pretty excited about this year, too. In 2009, I made two resolutions: to lose five pounds and get a serious adult job. Luckily for me, I kept both of them. So I’m feeling pretty confident about my resolutions i...[Read on] |
October 18-24 is National Teen Driving Safety Week!
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Take one glimpse at teen driving statistics and it's clear: the real culprit facing today's teens behind the wheel is distracted driving. Regardless of whether it's a cell phone, iPod, or BlackBerry, in the last 10 years teens have become more connected ...[Read on] |
Stosur & Schiavone advance to surprising French Open final
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Francesca Schiavone will play Samantha Stosur in Saturday’s French Open final, the latest surprise in a week full of upsets at Roland Garros.
Schiavone knelt down and planted a kiss on the red dust surface on center court as the unlikely contender se...[Read on] |
Lean, Clean & Green: A Chick’s Guide to Reducing Her Carbon “Cookprint”
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Environmentalists have been warning us for years about the damaging effects our lifestyles have on the planet. They spoke and we listened. We followed their recommendations and changed the way in which we shopped, consumed, drove and worked.
We replace...[Read on] |
Driver's Edge safety program teaches teens life-saving driving skills for free
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Motor vehicle crashes are the number one killer of America's teens according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In 2007, there were 3,974 motor-vehicle-related fatalities in the state of California, making it the deadliest state in ...[Read on] |
Encourage teen drivers to 'Make The Right Choice' during Prom and Graduation season
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Congressman Jim Himes and The Century Council (a national not-for-profit organization funded by distillers dedicated to fighting drunk driving and underage drinking) recently brought a life-saving lesson about the dangers of drunk driving and underage dr...[Read on] |
Ford Celebrates Green Milestone as 100,000th Hybrid SUV Rolls Off Production Line
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Ford Motor Company recently celebrated the production of its 100,000th hybrid SUV and reinforced its commitment to ramping up production of hybrid vehicles this year.
Ford launched the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner hybrids five years ago and the vehi...[Read on] |
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