Advance Auto Parts Announces Closing of Acquisition of General Parts International, Inc, Business Wire

Advance Auto Parts Announces Closing of Acquisition of General Parts International, Inc.

ROANOKE, Va.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading provider of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, announced today that it has ended the acquisition of General Parts International, Inc. (GPII). Contine reading

A odor of mushroom in the air at Moutza time – Chicago Tribune

A odor of mushroom in the air at Moutza time

Did CBS anchor Scott Pelley or former Cubs catcher Miguel Montero, now with Toronto, win John Kass’ June Moutza award?

Did CBS anchor Scott Pelley or former Cubs catcher Miguel Montero, now with Toronto, win John Kass’ June Moutza award?

Taxpayers tend to take things personally when historically corrupt and inept governments grab their money, so readers overwhelmingly nominated Democratic Boss Mike Madigan for the golden Moutza of June. Contine reading

6 Car-Buying Mistakes to Avoid, Individual Finance, US News

six Car-Buying Mistakes to Avoid

By Susan Johnston Taylor, Contributor | Jan. 17, 2014, at Ten:15 a.m.

Experts are predicting strong sales in the fresh and used car markets this year, as many consumers substitute the cars they’ve been driving across the recession. If you’re planning to buy a car, perhaps during President’s Day weekend sales or another time of the year, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck. “Most people are buying cars once every five years or once every eight years, so they don’t have a lot of practice,” says Eric Lyman, a senior analyst at truecar.com, a car-buying website that playmates with dealers and offers pricing estimates. Contine reading