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Make Sure Your College Student Is Covered (Washington Post)

My son is about to start college and will be living in a dorm this year. Will my homeowners insurance cover his computer and other electronics in his room? And do I need to tell my auto insurance company if he won't be taking a car there?

Is Your Car Ready for Winter? (Carteret County News-Times)

(ARA) - What's the last thing you want to happen when heading off to school or that mountain getaway you've been looking forward to? If you're driving to your destination, the worst case scenario would be for the flashing "Check Engine" warning light to come on, leading to your car breaking down.

Nearly 30 Car Prowls Reported In Vancouver (Fox 12 Oregon)

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Police warned the public not to leave valuables in their vehicles after a string of car break-ins in Vancouver. Vancouver police said that thieves have been targeting high-traffic areas and striking within minutes of the victim leaving their vehicle.

Multiconn And DiBcom Partner To Offer An Enhanced In-Car TV Receiver (BIOS)

DiBcom, the leading provider of Mobile TV solutions, is pleased to announce that the Italian company MTC Multiconn s.r.l. will be the first to implement DiBcom's "diversity-4" technology in their in-car digital TV receiver. Receiving digital TV in a car travelli...

Green news harvest: Stolen solar panels, hydrogen at home (CNET)

Tata to bring small, all-electric car to Norway next year; a banner years for wind power; a home hydrogen-filling station; comparing the presidential candidates on plug-in cars; a microbial fuel cell for developing world; tips on greening your PC.