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April 2010

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Get Ready for Summer Crusin'

Abt’s mobile audio department can get any vehicle ready to rock! It’s almost boating season, so make sure you aren’t stuck on a lake with nothing to listen to. We just got finished installing a new stereo system in a Yamaha jet boat today. It’s got new Kenwood speakers, a receiver made to use with an iPod, an Alpine marine amp, and Alpine marine sub woofers. Whatever mode of transportation you use,…

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Appliance Rebate Money Gone in the Blink of an Eye

The Energy Star appliance rebate program slated to run from April 16-25th was a huge success. Millions of consumers all over the United States opted to get new energy saving appliances as well as heating and cooling systems for their homes. The rebate program was so successful that it lasted a mere 10 hours in Illinois. The New York Times discussed the successes and failures of the program in an article yesterday.…

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World Autism Awareness Day

Today is World Autism Awareness Day. People all over the world are wearing blue for autism awareness. “Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. Autism is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a “spectrum disorder” that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees. There is no known single cause…

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Wear Blue Friday for WAAD

Don’t forget to wear BLUE tomorrow in honor of World Autism Awareness Day. Also, wear blue jeans to work and make a $5 donation to For Autistic Kids. World Autism Awareness Day shines a bright light on autism as a growing global health crisis. WAAD activities help to increase and develop world knowledge of the autism epidemic and impart information regarding the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention. Additionally, WAAD celebrates…

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