The evolution of luxury continues with the latest entry-level addition to the Lincoln lineup - the 2010 Lincoln MKZ. This newest mid-size Lincoln builds on the foundation of a taut CD3 platform shared with the Mazda6 and, although the MKZ stems from Zephyr lineage, it takes its styling and design elements from its earlier-released big brother, the full-size Lincoln MKS. Both cars share common ancestry, tracing their design inspirations back to a much lauded MKR concept that debuted at the Detroit show in 2007.

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Even though he hasn’t officially announced his campaign, Arkansas businessman Curtis Coleman appears set to run against Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.). Coleman has launched a Senate exploratory campaign website that features his stands on issues, social networking tools, a list of endorsements and a link to contribute money to the campaign. Coleman, the CEO of a food safety services company, filed paperwork to form a Senate exploratory committee earlier this month. Coleman is a close friend of former Arkansas Gov.

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The recently-launched Lincoln MKZ mid-size luxury saloon has gained another feather in its cap. The car has received a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), USA thanks to the long list of passive and active safety equipment that the MKZ possesses. This bodes well for the MKZ which aims to compete with the Cadillac CTS and the Lexus ES in the GCC. The specs read well with Ford’s 263 bhp Duratec V-6 engine which is mated to a smooth 6-speed automatic transmission.

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LINCOLNTON - Public Health officials in Lincoln County are working with Public Health officials in Raleigh to monitor cases of swine influenza across the country. While no cases of Swine Flu have been reported in North Carolina state public health officials are asking residents to remain aware of events as they develop and to follow the same precautions they take during any flu season. People should cover their mouths and noses when sneezing or coughing, avoid close contact with people who are sick and wash their hands frequently.

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The 2009 Lincoln Suv MKX was first introduced in 2007, isLincoln SUV Lincoln's first entry into the ever growing luxury SUV. The five passenger Lincoln SUV MKX has a horsepower of 265, its engine is a 3.5-liter V6 and has a six speed automatic and front wheel drive or 4 wheel drive, depends on which you choose to have. Lincoln SUV MKX has built a standard safety features including the four wheel anti lock brakes, six airbags.

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Sen. Blanche Lincoln's decision to oppose the union-backed Employee Free Choice Act, two years after supporting it, seemed at the time to take a thorny topic off the electoral table for 2010. The moderate Arkansas Democrat faces a reelection campaign in the same state as the company most symbolic of the anti-EFCA effort: Wal-Mart. But in the days since she said she would not support the bill in its current form, Lincoln has watched criticism and scrutiny build.

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This Lincon Car has a 3.7 liter engine V6 powerplant smoother run that willLincoln Car deliver 272 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. They say there's a turbocharged V6 model that will be released a year after the first Lincoln car MKS releases, and it will have a V8-rivaling power with less fuel consumption.

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Five Abraham Lincoln Elementary students took second place at the Oregon Battle of the Books held Saturday at Chemeketa Community College in Salem. Fifth-grader Shane Bechtel and fourth-graders Kate Poet, Michala Denn, Ashlynn Hokanson and Sydney Odgen competed against students from 13 other elementary schools on their comprehension of 16 assigned books at the second annual state championship. This was Abe Lincoln's first time competing in the event.

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With Ford working hard to revitalize its lineup, Lincoln is also getting plenty of attention. To see that Lincoln is changing all one has to do is look at the new Lincoln C concept, which was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show.

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The Lincoln Navigator serves as Lincoln's full-sized luxury SUV. The Navigator shares the same platform with the lesser Ford Expedition full-size SUV.

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The Lincoln MKS is a full-size luxury sedan aimed at bringing new and younger buyers into the Lincoln fold. Not traditional luxury buyers who shop based on name and price tag alone, Lincoln MKS customers are under 50 and value beautiful modern design, more fuel efficiency and good value.

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What’s the next best thing to valet parking? (Okay, limousine service is the correct answer, but it’s a trick question…)When you absolutely, positively have to do it yourself, at least now there is a better way to park. The 2010 Lincoln MKS sedan, which will become available in mid 2009, is one of two new Ford models that will be equipped with Active Park Assist.

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The 2009 Lincoln MKS is new for Ford’s upscale brand, though its basic running gear links it to a large family of Ford products, including the new Volvo S80, as well as the current Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Volvo XC90. The 2009 Lincoln MKS's distinctive styling sets it apart from its close kin. The MKS is the first production Lincoln to use the division's new grille design, which the company previewed on the MKS and MKT auto show concept vehicles.A new 275-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 powers the MKS.

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Last month, Peta sent a letter to David Schembri, president of Smart USA, informing him that his company is contradicting itself if it considers its Smart Passion models to be environmentally friendly. The problem is not the fuel mileage or emissions, but the fact that the vehicle includes leather seats. According to PETA, leather is harmful to the environment, but more importantly to them, it requires killing cows. According to PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk, "Smart can't have it both ways: touting its cars as eco-friendly and then plastering them with toxic and Earth-degrading leather."

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LINCOLN UNVEILS ULTIMATE TOURING VEHICLE CONCEPT;
PREMIUM UTILITY FEATURES ELEGANCE, SPACE, EFFIENCY

• Growth opportunity: The Lincoln MKT concept shows a new potential vehicle for Lincoln, demonstrating the brand's new design language works as well on a spacious luxury utility vehicle as it does luxury sedans like the new 2009 Lincoln MKS.
• EcoBoost power: Ford's global solution for improving fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for millions of customers – EcoBoost engine technology – powers Lincoln MKT.
• Responsible luxury: The Lincoln MKT concept reaches a new level of responsible luxury with the use of more environmentally friendly materials that offer a premium look and feel.

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