Detroit automakers are closing the gap in quality versus foreign models, according to the latest Consumer Reports Magazine reliability rankings. General Motors showed the most improvement in the 2010 survey of car owners. The Ford brand ranked 10th in the survey, while Chrysler was last. The magazine’s annual rankings are among the top factors in decision-making for car buyers. Source Link
Noticing less spam in your email in-box these days? The New York Times is reporting that authorities in Russia have shut down a major spam distributor that may have been responsible for up to 20% of those Viagra ads and other junk flowing through the world’s email systems. It’s one of the first such crackdowns in Russia where much of the world’s spam originates. Source Link
The Food and Drug Administration is warning parents and anyone who dresses up for Halloween to be careful with face painting. The FDA says you should only use paint that’s made for the skin and follow directions carefully. It’s also a good idea to do a test painting on a small patch of skin a few days before Halloween to check for possible allergic reactions. Source Link
