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BOWIE, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SHOPPERS® Food & Pharmacy encourages healthy eating in 2012 with the expansion of its exclusive in-store nutritional navigation program, “nutrition iQ®,” to include the fresh food departments. The expanded program —which also includes robust nutrition information for the center store —features additional signage, nutritional attributes and health benefit information, offering consumers an enhanced solution for identifying better-for-you foods.

“The expansion of the nutrition iQ program coincides with the new year, the perfect time to get on track and eat better-for-you foods as well as to create a healthy lifestyle.”

“At SHOPPERS, we strive to make healthy eating convenient and enjoyable,” said SHOPPERS registered dietitian Jennifer Shea. “The expansion of the nutrition iQ program coincides with the new year, the perfect time to get on track and eat better-for-you foods as well as to create a healthy lifestyle.” Shea suggests that shoppers use the nutrition iQ® program to help them stay on top of these 2012 snacking trends:

• Eat More often throughout The Day, but in Small Amounts: Get in the habit of doing this to help keep the pounds at bay, as long as you keep your calories in check! Not skipping meals and eating every few hours helps keep your metabolism going strong, which helps burn calories. Plus you’ll never feel overly hungry, so are less likely to overeat. Just make sure those mini meals or snacks are nutrient packed and include some fiber and protein, both which are satisfying and help keep you full longer. Focus on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and beans, lean protein, low-fat dairy and fish. and drink water throughout the day, jazzed up with orange or lime slices.
• Be on The Lookout for new Snacks: Keep your eye out for new snack foods hitting the marketplace, such as lentil or edamame hummus, different nut varieties and trail mixes, new kid-friendly produce snacks and gluten-free snacks. look for the SHOPPERS nutrition iQ® tags and signs to help guide you to better-for-you snacks.

Developed in collaboration with Joslin Clinic, part of an academic medical center affiliated with Harvard Medical School, nutrition iQ® uses color-coded shelf tags and signs on more than 3,200 food items throughout the store.

to learn more about how SHOPPERS can help you think and eat healthier in 2012, visit the SHOPPERS website and or Facebook page for tips from registered dietitian Jennifer Shea. Follow Jennifer on Twitter @jennyshea. to learn more about nutrition iQ, visitshoppersfood.com/healthy-eating/nutrition-iq.jsp.

About SHOPPERS:SHOPPERS® Food & Pharmacy, part of the SUPERVALU family of grocery stores, offers consumers in Baltimore, northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. a full-service supermarket with the finest quality and largest variety of fresh produce, USDA choice beef, family pack meats, fresh seafood and steamed shrimp, as well as hot foods, full-service pharmacies and in-store full-service banks. with 56 stores in its banner, SHOPPERS targets the price-conscious consumers offering over 30,000 everyday low prices and a commitment to save up to 15 percent or more every day with no card needed. for more information, please visit shoppersfood.com.

About SUPERVALU INC.SUPERVALU INC. is one of the largest companies in the U.S. grocery channel with annual sales of approximately $37 billion. SUPERVALU serves customers across the United States through a network of approximately 4,290 stores composed of 1,107 traditional retail stores, including 801 in-store pharmacies; 1,283 hard-discount stores, of which 907 are operated by licensee owners; and 1,900 independent stores serviced primarily by the company’s traditional food distribution business. SUPERVALU has approximately 140,000 employees. for more information about SUPERVALU visit supervalu.com.

About Joslin ClinicJoslin Clinic, part of an academic medical center affiliated with Harvard Medical School in Boston, is internationally recognized for its work in the area of nutrition, especially relating to obesity and diabetes. joslin.org.

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You’ve heard the expression, “So clean you could eat off of it.” but sometimes carpets and rugs start to look like someone has been eating off them. whether it’s wine stains or just overall dinginess, a good cleaning can make carpets and rugs look like new – and even improve indoor air quality.

Those in the market for a carpet or rug cleaning have a lot of good choices, according to Bay Area Consumers’ Checkbook and Checkbook.org. Checkbook collected ratings from thousands of area consumers, and 32 of the 64 rated firms received Checkbook’s recommendation for quality. but it still pays to be careful; there were big firm-to-firm differences in ratings: the top-rated firms were more than twice as likely as the lowest rated ones to be rated “superior” on “doing work properly” by their surveyed customers.

Different firms may recommend different methods; shampooing and hot-water extraction are two of the most common. if your carpet is lightly soiled, the choice isn’t so important. but for badly soiled carpets, you’re best off choosing a firm that offers hot water extraction with truck-mounted equipment or a combination of shampoo and hot water extraction.

Checkbook’s researchers found that the majority of firms will quote the price for most jobs over the phone. if you can’t get quotes by phone, request in-home estimates. Price shopping is well worth the effort. Checkbook found big differences.

For one specific job, cleaning a living room, dining room and hallway (a total of 330 square feet), prices ranged from $80 to $198.

For another job, cleaning a 460-square-foot area consisting of a living room, dining room, hallway and one bedroom, prices ranged from $100 to $276.

When you shop by phone, don’t let firms quote by the “room.” an L-shaped room, for example, might be one room to you but two rooms to them. Get quotes based on square feet.

Don’t overpay for soil retardants, deodorizers or other add-ons. With some firms, these cost little or nothing; with others, they can double your costs. Very likely you will get no benefit for your money.

Once you decide on a firm, be sure to communicate clearly what cleaning method you want and which, if any, add-ons you do want. also, make sure to get a written estimate and a written workmanship guarantee promising that the firm will at least redo the job if you consider it unsatisfactory. Checkbook also has this advice for getting the work done right:

– before the cleaner(s) arrive, move antiques and other prized valuables out of the way, and vacuum the area.

– Point out stains and explain what caused them and how long they’ve been there.

– Warn the firm about furniture with weak legs, possible weak carpet seams and other trouble areas.

– be sure plastic or foil shields are placed under all furniture legs when the work is complete.

– Don’t pay until you’ve walked around the carpet and inspected it. there is no reason not to walk on the carpet as soon as the job is completed.

This article appeared on page D – 5 of the San Francisco Chronicle

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Electrolux Annual Report for 2009 was selected winner in the Nasdaq OMX Nordics annual competition, comparing the annual reports from all companies listed on the exchange in Stockholm.

according to the jury, Electrolux was selected because of the informative way in which Electrolux presents its operations. The jury also praised the report’s two-part format, where the first part describes the operations and strategy and the second part contains the earnings review, the sustainability report and the corporate governance section. The jury felt that Electrolux in this way succeeds to give individual investors the information they might need to make an investment decision, while the more formal part of the annual report gives shareholders and other stakeholders access to more in-depth information on the company.

From the jury statement:

”On the whole, Electrolux succeeds in presenting a very good picture of the company’s strategic changes in recent years and how the company sees the future challenges. The latter comprises everything from developing products that consumers are willing to pay a premium for to how challenges in the climate dilemma should be tackled. All in all, Electrolux has produced a very readable, compelling and understandable annual report. The layout is good-looking, and there is a very good relationship between the text, tables and diagrams that sets an example to all listed companies with ambitions in this area.”

The competition included all listed firms on Nasdaq OMX Nordic in Stockholm, where the Electrolux share this year celebrates its 80-year listing.

Previously this autumn, the Electrolux Annual Report 2009 was selected as the best annual report in the world in “Annual Report on Annual Reports” by Report Watch, which is considered the most comprehensive and international ranking of this type. this was the third consecutive year that Report Watch ranked the Electrolux Annual Report among the very best in the world.

Electrolux is a global leader in household appliances and appliances for professional use, selling more than 40 million products to customers in more than 150 markets every year. The company focuses on innovations that are thoughtfully designed, based on extensive consumer insight, to meet the real needs of consumers and professionals. Electrolux products include refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners and cookers sold under esteemed brands such as Electrolux, AEG-Electrolux, Eureka and Frigidaire. in 2009 Electrolux had sales of SEK 109 billion and 51,000 employees. for more information go to electrolux.com/press and electrolux.com/news.

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ST. LOUIS, MO, Apr 21, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) –Gone are the days when consumers have to guess how much power isleft in their rechargeable batteries, thanks to the introduction ofthe Energizer(R) Recharge Smart(TM) Charger /quotes/comstock/13*!enr/quotes/nls/enr (ENR 59.39, -2.79, -4.49%) . Developed inresponse to consumer interest in understanding more about theirbatteries’ charging status, the Energizer(R) Recharge Smart(TM)Charger features a large LCD screen with a countdown clock displayingremaining charging time and a fuel gauge indicating the current levelof power in the inserted NiMH rechargeable batteries.

“We are committed to listening to our consumers and providingsolutions to help make their lives easier,” said Jim Olsen, VicePresident of Marketing for North America. “We know that people havemore battery-powered devices than ever before, and are looking forways to keep them powered up so, for example, they don’t miss thatperfect picture because of a drained battery.”

According to a survey conducted by Impulse Research, 74 percent ofparents long for a “fuel gauge” on a battery charger indicating thecurrent level of power in their rechargeable batteries, while 68percent want a charger that will let them know how much charging timeremains — both key features of the new Energizer(R) RechargeSmart(TM) Charger.

The ENERGY STAR(R)-certified Energizer(R) Recharge Smart(TM) Chargeralso features a slow charge rate, which extends the number of batterylife cycles, and a bad battery alert that automatically indicates ifthe batteries are no longer useful or if a disposable battery hasbeen inserted by mistake, also a feature that will help makeconsumers lives easier. Sixty-one percent of the parents surveyedbelieve an ideal battery charger would indicate when your battery isno longer worth charging.

“Knowing more about the charging process can help people avoidrunning out of power at a critical time,” said Olsen, Vice Presidentof Marketing for North America. “Parents, in particular, rely heavilyon battery-operated toys and can get frustrated when their child isupset because a toy runs out of battery power. They are looking forways to be prepared and the Energizer Recharge Smart Charger is asolution.”

More than half (60%) of the parents surveyed say they’ve had to copewith an upset child when a battery-powered toy or electronic devicewould not operate because of drained batteries. Fifty-two percent ofparents have been exasperated when they have attempted to replacebatteries and found that the replacement or spare batteries weredrained.

Energizer is introducing the new Energizer(R) Recharge Smart(TM)Charger with an online consumer ad campaign and consumer videocontest, which captures the many situations parents and children findthemselves in when a toy runs out of batteries. The “Kids TakeCharge” video contest asks families to post a video of their childexplaining or demonstrating the mischief they can get into in thesesituations. The top ten creative entries will receive a portion of a$10,000 donation — based on an online poll — for a charity of theirchoice. Parents can get inspiration from the online ad campaign thatlaunched this week, which features kids talking about everything fromhaving tantrums to telling family secrets, each closing with a “Trythe Smart Charger….or Else” message. To enter, visitEnergizer.com/Smartcharge to review rules and submit a link to anonline video posting with the hashtag #recharge.

The charger, now at most national retailers for a MSRP of $19.99,will charge two or four AA or AAA NiMH batteries. This latestinnovation in battery chargers comes right on the heels of new andimproved Energizer(R) Recharge NiMH AA batteries. These 2300 mAhbatteries can now be charged up to 250 MORE** times, and will last upto 4X longer* in digital cameras.

For more information visit Energizer.com/Smartcharge.

*vs Energizer(R) MAX(R) AA, results vary by device and/or usagepatterns.**vs Energizer(R) 2450 mAh Rechargeable AA battery.

About Energizer:Energizer Holdings, Inc. /quotes/comstock/13*!enr/quotes/nls/enr (ENR 59.39, -2.79, -4.49%) , headquartered in St. Louis,Mo., is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of primarybatteries, portable battery-powered devices, and portable flashlightsand lanterns. Energizer is a global leader in the dynamic business ofproviding power solutions with a full portfolio of products includingEnergizer(R) brand battery products Energizer(R) MAX(R) premiumalkaline; Energizer(R) Ultimate Lithium; Energizer(R) AdvancedLithium; Rechargeable batteries and charging systems; and portableflashlights and lanterns.

Energizer continues to fulfill its role as a technology innovator byredefining portable power solutions to meet people’s active lifestyleneeds for today and tomorrow with Energizer(R) Energi To Go(R)chargers for rechargeable portable devices; charging systems forwireless video game controllers; and specialty batteries for hearingaids, health and fitness devices, as well as for keyless remote entrysystems, toys and watches. Energizer is redefining where energy,technology and freedom meet to bring to market consumer-focusedproducts that power the essential devices that help people stayconnected and on the go at work and at play. Visit energizer.com,facebook.com/energizerbunny.

This survey was conducted online in April, 2010, by Impulse Research,with a random sample of 1059 men and women who have a child(ren) inthe household under the age of 16. The overall sampling error ratefor this survey is +/-3%.

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For more information, contact:Jeff Bachmann, (314) 727-5700, ext. 102jeffb@blickandstaff.comBrian Gaffney, (314) 727-5700, ext. 106briang@blickandstaff.comJacqueline Burwitz, (314) 985-2169JacquelineE.

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The use of credit cards is rather widespread in the modern society. A credit card is a part of a payment system with the use of small plastic cards issued to the consumers of the system. The credit card consumer has a possibility to obtain goods and services on the foundation of the promise to pay off used money. It means that the issuer of the plastic card ensures a holder with a credit line, so that the holder of a card has a chance to borrow money for everyday payments.

If a person cannot pay back the amount of money he has already wasted he gets a problem of a credit card debt

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I heard dealers are marking up prices on cars so when people turn in their cash for clunkers car the dealers are making more money!
Wow!
Is this true?!
I heard from a post right hear on Yahoo answers it was happening to consumers. So I had to ask all of you what you heard and thought and look at the ratio of ansers and decide for myself from there. You never know!
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Now that the first .com domain is officially 25 years old, it might be time to discuss some of our favorite Web services from companies like Google, Yahoo and Microsoft. It’s a difficult list to come up with. all three companies are doing something special with at least one of their services. plus, they offer many of the same tools, so simply choosing one in each category can be difficult.

However, we’ve found 10 Web services that deliver a unique and worthwhile experience. The items range from e-mail programs to productivity suites, but they can all be accessed and used online. The Web is becoming an increasingly useful place for both consumers and enterprise customers to make their days more productive. And thanks to the services offered by Google, Yahoo and Microsoft, those days are made just a little bit easier.

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HD radio is off the endangered-species list but still takes patience. It’s worth the effort. it powers radio right off the quality meter, rejuvenating an ancient medium.

The system is confused with satellite radio. There are no monthly fees. the radios can be costly, $200 or more. Sony has rolled out an excellent tuner as a component of your stereo system. It’s only $79 and is a ground-breaker for consumers.

Few listeners know about HD, and fewer still do not realize that HD does not stand for “high definition.” it means hybrid digital, the process of digitizing radio signals. This does the same for radio listening quality as CDs did for records. in fact, users will tell you it’s even better than CDs.

The downsides are you must buy an HD radio, signal strengths can be weak, and local HD stations are few. If you cannot get Public Radio, you may not find anything worth listening to.

Station owners in 2002 hoped by ignoring HD, it would go away. They thought the same of free Internet Radio that appeared at about the same time, then the pay satellite radio.

The broadcasters are wrong, and they’ve seen their audiences shrink as the new technology evolves, especially their coveted younger listeners. Public Radio has no commercial inhibitions.

The FCC on Jan. 29 approved increased HD signal power. up to that time, HD was limited to 80 percent of a broadcaster’s analog signal, making reception problematic.

If you can get it, you will find that HD’s sound is high bandwidth. it is silent between songs with none of the usual radio hisses, pops, static and dropped signals. Unlike common radio, music has texture and feeling.

It’s a must for hard-to-please audiophiles. This may be the best sound you can pump through your stereo.

An added attraction is you need no DJ-patter to announce songs. Song titles stream on the LCD screen on each radio.

The Sony XDRF tuner lists at $100 and is discounted to $79 on amazon.com, free shipping. Before you buy a radio, make sure the seller has a liberal return policy. the broadcast service is free.

I got the Sony for Christmas. it took 10 seconds to plug it to the Aux input jack of my Bose system. (You’ll need to buy the cables if you do not have them. Sony does not make this easy.)

I spent a few more seconds stringing the dipole wire antenna. I powered up and pressed Scan HD. the first and best stations I found were classical and folk-music channels — no surprise.

Sony includes a remote control, primarily for tuning.

The improvement over FM-stereo was remarkable. the music sounded alive. Banjo and piano are the most difficult instruments to broadcast. They came in perfectly.

Be aware it takes up to five seconds to link to stations. This dead air is confusing at first.

If signals are weak, they will come in as standard AM or FM. Purchasing a signal-boosting antenna (less than $30) might help.

For a list of local HD stations, Google “HD stations” and your town’s name.

More HD radios are in the pipeline. Some models transmit music titles for saving on your iPod. it makes purchasing songs easy.

Ford offers an HD radio option on its Synch systems. the Microsoft Zune music player is rolling out HD radio on its media player.

As with all component add-ons, the quality still is dependent on your amplifier and speakers. Try it. Radio has never sounded this good.

Contact Jim Hillibish at jim.hillibish@cantonrep.com.

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