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Eggs. Shrek glasses. Sure, but what was the top recall of 2010?

It was a year when contaminated eggs and McDonald's glasses found their way into the headlines. But the product fiascos of 2010 included everything from recalled cars and home appliances to food and medications. What was the year’s top recall? Read on:

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Buying a car, college grad? Don’t forget the rebates.

Most major automakers offer discounts to college grads. All college grads need to do is read the fine print. 
'Caine's Arcade': sweet film starring pint-size entrepreneur goes viral (+video)

'Caine's Arcade,' a short film about the innocent determination of a Los Angeles boy who made an entire arcade out of cardboard boxes, has become an Internet sensation.
The Simple Dollar
For long road trips, is it cheaper to rent?

It depends on many factors, but a rental car may ultimately cheaper than using your own for a long trip.
Compact cars: More are on the way

Compact cars will be built in greater numbers this year as automakers cater to penny-pinching consumers. Companies also hope to eat into sales of Toyota, Honda compact cars.
The perennial vacation question: Why don't we just move here?

The world would still be flat if exploration were up to people like me. I'll be playing in Turkey Bowl No. 40 this year in my hometown of Cleveland. Yet the impetus to strike out is central to Americans' pursuit of happiness. Just remember: Wherever you go, there you are.
Two men charged with trying to skim account data at Peoria ATM

Skimming financial account data and PINs is one of the fastest-growing scams in the US. In this case, two Bulgarian men were arrested after an individual detected an illegal skimming device.
For Indians, the climb into the middle class is a family affair

But affluence – like a separate bedroom for the kids and a good education – could change the culture.
Fuel-efficient cars drive US sales surge

Fuel-efficient cars – like Chevy's Cruze, Hyundai's Elantra, and Ford's Focus – led an estimated 19 percent car sales increase in April. GM says rising gas prices started pushing drivers into fuel-efficient cars in March.
Africa Monitor
SUVs overtake the Mercedes Benz as Nairobi's status car

Despite the fact that four-wheel drive is no longer necessary to navigate Nairobi's roads, SUVs are an increasingly frequent sight on the streets.
2012 Beetle: new design showcased at Volkswagen show

2012 Beetle makes its debut in New York. Traditionalists miss its huggable curves but others are excited about an updated interior and more powerful, fuel efficient engine.
Classic review: Heloise and Abelard

The perfect Valentine's Day gift: a biography of history's most famous philosopher-lovers.
Eggs. Shrek glasses. Sure, but what was the top recall of 2010?

It was a year when contaminated eggs and McDonald's glasses found their way into the headlines. But the product fiascos of 2010 included everything from recalled cars and home appliances to food and medications. What was the year’s top recall? Read on:
Wild horses in North Carolina face uncertain future

Wild horses are found in their greatest numbers in Western states, and at one time could also be found in large herds throughout the southeast. Today, they're confined to a few isolated spots in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia.
The New Economy
Toyota recall: Six things you need to know

Toyota recall involves 1.1 million Corollas and Corolla Matrixes, whose engines may stall because of faulty components.
Toyota and Tesla agree to electric car venture in California

The heads of Toyota and Tesla announced Thursday they will enter into a joint venture building electric cars in California.
The Simple Dollar
Don't like to haggle to buy a car? Hire a friend.

Annie didn't want to haggle to buy a car. So she got her friends to do it instead.
The Simple Dollar
Reader mailbag: iPad?
The Simple Dollar
Wealth isn’t how much you earn

Even high-income people go broke. Wealth is what you save.
The Circle Bastiat
Toyota owners seek to sue carmaker for lost value

Toyota owners are suing the carmaker, agruing their vehicles have dropped in value because of the recalls.
The New Economy
Toyota recalls hurt its sales, but Ford and others gain

Toyota recalls, investigations, and congressional hearings hurt the company and buoyed sales results of Honda, Ford, Hyundai, and others. But it could have been worse.
How Japan views Toyota recall woes

In Japan, Toyota recall woes were met first with disbelief and then with an onslaught of criticism from Japanese media outlets more accustomed to eulogizing the 'Toyota way.'
Toyota recall: Three questions left unanswered

Toyota says a brief shift in its computerized braking system caused consumer concern. But consumer complaints show a potentially deeper problem.
The New Economy
Complaints against 2010 Prius surpass all 2010 Toyota recall models

The 2010 Prius isn't one of the Toyota recall models, but it generated five times the complaints of any recalled 2010 Toyota.
US to probe Prius brake problem; Japan orders Toyota to investigate

More than 100 US drivers have complained to a federal agency about a Prius brake problem; Japanese drivers have filed 14 complaints. Toyota's woes deepen.
The New Economy
Toyota recall: Five steps Toyota owners can take now

The Toyota recall will take weeks or months to complete, but here are steps owners can take today.