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Sun Life Financial launches first national branding campaign

Produced for Sun Life Financial Inc. - Sun Life has launched its "Get to Know Sun Life" marketing campaign to engage consumers through a variety of mainstream and social media channels. More>>

GM: Turning trash into gas

Produced for General Motors - Coskata Inc., a leading developer of alternative bio-fuels, has announced the successful start-up of its semi-commercial flex-ethanol facility. More>>

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Private companies partner with local agencies to assist in natural disaster response

Produced for General Motors - In recent years, companies like Wal-Mart, Kroger, Home Depot and OnStar have begun partnering with the government to assist in disaster response. More>>

Don't stress out over stress, some of it is good for you!

Produced for Cigna Corporation - It's very easy to get stressed out, but there are two important things to keep in mind: some stress is actually good for you and it can help motivate you to achieve your goals. More>>

How clean is "clean coal"?

Produced for Siemens - The U.S. has about 200 years of coal reserves and industry experts say clean coal plants mean less reliance on foreign sources of energy and more jobs. But how clean is "clean coal"? More>>

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Produced for Siemens - The Children's Health Fund held an online auction of the Ysio Digital Radiology System. The winner, John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in N.Y., presented them a check for $285,309. More>>

High speed rail in the U.S.

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A new GM switches gears, refocuses on customers and cars

Produced for General Motors - GM has emerged from bankruptcy on a mission to win back American car buyers. The revamped automaker is asking consumers to express their views and "Tell Fritz". More>>

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Thanksgiving for $20, or make Walmart eat its words

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It sounds too good to be true. A new Walmart commercial claims you can feed your entire family a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for about $20. More>>

The car repairs you shouldn't skip

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With money so tight, you may be ignoring that strange noise coming from under the hood of your car, but Consumer Reports says that could be a big mistake that could turn your car repair into a real horror story. More>>

Lawmakers forcing you to give the state a loan

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The next time you open up your paycheck, you'll notice your take home pay is a little less, thanks to the state of California. More>>

Power shift: SDG&E bills suddenly a lot lower

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You could be in for a big surprise when you open your SDG&E bill. Instead of seeing your "amount due" go up, many people are seeing a serious price drop. More>>

Organized crime lifting billions from Medicare, Medicaid

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Lured by easier money and shorter prison sentences, Mafia figures and other violent criminals are increasingly moving into fraud involving the government's Medicare health insurance program for the elderly. More>>

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