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Unfortunately, the researchers performing the study didn’t tell us which cars they used. But we have a few guesses.

#10) 2012 Ferrari-F70 – First off, we look at this classic of motorized seduction. OK, so it’s not the ’80s anymore, and owning a sports car is no longer an automatic sign of ladykillerhood. But even the most jaded bikini babe has to admit: this is one awesome car.

#9) Maserati Gran Turismo – Slightly more modern in styling, (because let’s face it, Ferrari is very much a “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” kind of design), this vehicle still has plenty of speed and power. We’d be shocked if a Maserati wasn’t at least one of the cars drooled over. Heck, we’re drooling now.

#8) Mercedes C-Class Coupe – For the more elegant of imaginary dates, there’s the Mercedes, which has both the advantage of sheer luxury and also the absolute indestructible nature of any car manufactured by Germans. It

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WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives has approved and sent to President Barack Obama trade legislation that includes a provision boosting federal health insurance premium subsidies for employees who lose their jobs due to foreign competition and older retirees in failed pension plans.

The Health Coverage Tax Credit is part of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act of 2002.

Federal lawmakers originally set the subsidy as a 65% federal tax credit. In 2009, an economic stimulus law raised the credit to 80% through Dec. 31, 2010. Last year, Congress approved a temporary extension through Feb. 13. The subsidy reverted to 65% after lawmakers in February could not agree on another extension.

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You have gone through tons of advice and inputs on investments and now finally made up your mind to start investing. You’ve worked out the annual investment amount, the duration of savings and now the only question left is which financial product to avail? Should I invest in ULIPs, Mutual Funds/SIPs or both?

Well, it completely depends on your need and outlook. This has been a popular debate ever since unit-linked insurance plans took the limelight. Plainly put, if you are looking for a pure “investment” product, then Mutual Funds would serve the purpose and if you are looking at protection for your family along with reaping the maximum benefits from your investment according to your risk profile, then ULIPs can do the job.

Basic Definition

Unit Linked Insurance Products (ULIPs) are primarily insurance products and they should not be confused with an investment product like a Mutual Fund. The r

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The economy has caused many people to get in over their heads financially. When auto insurance companies assess a driver’s risk they look at their credit score. Many people have credit scores that are below 620 points so they have a hard time getting lines of credit extended to them.

The unemployment rate is currently almost 9.3 percent and many people are having a hard time finding a job. A new poll has found that most consumers feel that they should not have to have a good credit score in order to get an affordable car insurance coverage premium. Almost 64 percent of those individuals that were polled said they think that auto insurance companies should not be able to take a consumer’s credit score into consideration when assigning them monthly premium rates.

Some auto insurance industry experts say that a credit score has a lot to do with how responsible a driver is. Peo

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The news that Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) are to build their new plant in Staffordshire will be a great shot in the arm for the West Midlands economy but at the same time will prove a disappointment for those in South Wales.

Skilled and unskilled opportunities

The announcement by JLR yesterday that they are to build a new £355 million factory on the outskirts of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands will provide the area with 750 skilled jobs, a total that will dwarf the creation of skilled jobs in the area over the last 5 years. Not only will skilled craftsman be delighted with the news but thousands of secondary jobs will be created in areas around the factory by companies who will supply the JLR production line.

Change in fortune

The new plant will be the biggest motor manufacturing plant built in the UK for the last 20 years and will produce the new four cylinder engines that are persuading motorists all over the world to get motor insurance quotes on JLR vehicles.

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Keep your home warm through winter with these heating system checks.

Even though baseball bats are still swinging by day and fireflies are flashing by night, now is the time to begin thinking about your home heating system—before winter hits. Tending to your system early will ensure it’s ready to run when the first chill sets in. But more importantly, it will ensure your system is operating safely. A poorly maintained furnace can produce dangerous amounts of carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless gas that can cause flu-like symptoms, confusion and, in some instances, death.

While you can handle some maintenance tasks on your own, some are best left to a professional. Here’s a quick look at what should be done and by whom.

Wood-Burning Fireplaces and Stoves
About 25,000 chimney fires break out annually due to creosote build up in the chimney. A

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