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McCain, Obama clash over economic crisis- Barack Obama and John McCain clashed repeatedly over the causes and cures for the worst economic crisis in 80 years Tuesday night in a debate in which Republican McCain called for sweeping action by the government to directly shield many homeowners from mortgage foreclosure.
Analysis: Obama gains, McCain seeks game-changer- Barack Obama made strides toward easing voters' concerns about his candidacy in Tuesday night's debate. John McCain, despite raising pointed questions about his rival's readiness, didn't create the game-changing moment he'll need between now and Election Day.
Asian stocks plunge on unabated credit market woes- Asian stock markets tumbled Wednesday, with Japan's Nikkei index sinking nearly 10 percent, as recent steps by the world's major economies to fortify credit markets failed to stem fears that the spreading financial crisis could spawn a global recession.
- With financial markets still tumbling, the Federal Reserve is signaling that it might cut interest rates after a series of bold steps by federal regulators failed to stem the slide. Neither presidential candidate offered a solution.
- U.S. and Japanese researchers are among the favorites to win the Nobel Prize in chemistry, but don't expect any recent discoveries to get the nod.
- A U.S. military officer warned Pentagon officials that an American detainee was being driven nearly insane by months of punishing isolation and sensory deprivation in a U.S. military brig, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.
- Hurricane Norbert strengthened into a powerful Category 2 storm over the Pacific Ocean and forecasters warned that it could reach Mexico's Baja California peninsula by the weekend.
Travis Barker thankful to be alive after jet crash- Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, who always has been afraid of flying, says he's glad to be alive after suffering severe burns in a fiery plane crash last month.
Bosox-Rays renew rivalry, Manny in middle of NLCS- Exactly why the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays tangle so much is hard to tell. Blame it on a high-and-tight pitch here, a hard slide there. Whatever, this much is true: The teams playing in the AL championship series sure get into a lot of scraps. "There's no hatred," injured Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling insisted Tuesday in an e-mail to The Associated Press.
Aflac Duck Helps Keep Policyholders in the Race
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The 30-second spot opens on Edwards talking via radio with his crew chief,
"We're educating consumers on how Aflac is essential because we pay cash
benefits to policyholders quickly to help them pay their bills," said
Aflac is the primary sponsor of Edwards and the No. 99 Ford Fusion for
eight NASCAR races and the associate sponsor for the remaining 28. Aflac is
the official supplemental insurance partner of NASCAR. This commercial marks
the first time Aflac has incorporated its sponsorship of NASCAR, which began
in 2007, into its popular Aflac Duck campaign. The spot illustrates in a
humorous way how quickly Aflac, the number one provider of guaranteed-
renewable insurance in the
Edwards has become known as one NASCAR's most voracious competitors, moving his way up from the Craftsman Truck Series to NASCAR's elite Sprint Cup series and winning a Busch Series Championship. In his career, Edwards has accumulated two NASCAR-sanctioned track championships, three Rookie of the Year honors, and 79 feature wins while racing on both dirt and pavement tracks.
"Feathers" is the 34th installment in the Aflac commercial series produced
by The Kaplan Thaler Group. Beginning on
About Aflac:
For more than 50 years, Aflac products have given policyholders the
opportunity to direct cash where it is needed most when a life-interrupting
medical event causes financial challenges. Aflac is the number one provider of
guaranteed-renewable insurance in the
About The Kaplan Thaler Group:
The Kaplan Thaler Group www.kaplanthalergroup.com has been ranked by industry publications as the one of the fastest-growing advertising agencies in the U.S. and is touted for its breakthrough creative and immediate results. KTG's blue-chip client roster includes Procter & Gamble's Dawn and Swiffer, Aflac Incorporated, Champion, Continental Airlines, Lunesta, Outback Steakhouse, Pfizer, Trojan, US Bank and Wyeth (Centrum and Caltrate). KTG is part of the Publicis Groupe, one of the world's largest communications holding companies.
About Roush Fenway Racing:
Roush Fenway Racing operates 13 full-time motorsports teams, five in
NASCAR Sprint Cup with drivers Matt Kenseth, Jamie McMurray,
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Media Contacts: Analyst and Investment Contact:
Laura Kane Kenneth S. Janke, Jr.
Aflac Incorporated Aflac Incorporated
706.596.3493 800.235.2667, Option 3; Fax: 706.324.6330
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