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Census Bureau:(Logo: http://) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10: KEEPING OUR CARS RUNNING Profile America -- Wednesday, June 10th.It used to be that cars were fairlysimple to repair, but they often broke down.Modern automobiles have becomevery reliable.They've also gotten extremely complicated -- with ABS brakes,traction control, navigation systems and even self- parking systems.Thatmeans there are more things to go wrong -- and more knowledge needed to repairproblems.That's why this is National Automotive Service Professionals Week. WASHINGTON, June 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "ProfileAmerica" feature from the U.S. For more information, visit ZAGAT .SOURCEZagat Survey, LLCTiffany Barbalato, +1-212-404-6416, , or NicholasSampogna, +1-212-404-6417, , both of Zagat Survey, LLC. It has been lauded as the "most up-to-date, comprehensive andreliable guides ever published" and as "a necessity second only to a validcredit card." Zagat content is available in print, on the web, on the mobileweb, iPhone, BlackBerry and on TV. Zagat Survey rates and reviewsairlines, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, movies, music, golf, resorts,shopping, spas and a range of other entertainment categories in more than 100countries.

The guide is available atbookstores and other retail outlets, through ZAGAT or by calling888-371-5440. Content is also available online at ZAGAT and on mobiledevices via ZAGAT.mobi and ZAGAT TO GO(TM) for iPhone(TM), BlackBerry andhandhelds.About Zagat Survey, LLCKnown as the "burgundy bible," Zagat Survey is the world's most trusted sourcefor information about where to eat, drink, stay and play around the globe, andas such has become a symbol of quality. In addition to Top Listsfor Popularity, Appeal, Decor, Service and Best Buys, the guide lists the MostPopular nightspots and maps the Key Newcomers. San Francisco Nightlife($6.95)was edited by Sharron Wood and Cynthia Kilian. Additional Best Buys arelisted below, and are comprised of locations with a high Appeal rating and alow cost: - Fireside Bar - Bottom of the Hill - Toronado - Hobson's Choice - Trad'r Sam's - Rancho Nicasio - Latin American Club- Annie's Social Club - Pyramid Brewery- Club Mallard - Zeitgeist- Noc Noc - Johnny Foley's - Paramount Theater - Triple RockThe Guide: As with all Zagat Surveys, the Eighth Edition of the San FranciscoNightlife guide is made by consumers for consumers. Francis and CharlesPhan's Heaven's Dog in SoMa, where the bar chefs shake up drinks from thebartender's bible, The Gentleman's Companion.Best Buys:More important than ever, when it comes to current bar-hoppers, isfinding the city's best buys. This year, Specs Bar, El Rio, Albatross,Edinburgh Castle Pub and TheSaddle Rack top the list.

Fortunately, weekday oenophiles have a growing variety ofvenues to choose from: Beta Lounge in Berkeley; Laurel Heights' arty Internos,the mini Minimum Vin & Champagne in The Mission and the swanky Downtown PressClub.Shaker Style: For the weekend, cocktail cultists and surveyors tout Downtown'sBasque Gitane, the classy Clock Bar in the Westin St. Additional category leaders measured by their Appeal ratingsinclude: Beer Specialists - La Trappe Gay/Lesbian - El Rio Blues - Rancho Nicasio Jukeboxes - Toronado Cocktail Experts - Seasons Bar Live Music Clubs - Paramount Theater Dance Clubs - AsiaSF Quiet Conversation - Seasons Bar Dives - Toronado Wine Bars - Hotel BironRaising Spirits: Noteworthy newcomers start with La Mar Cebicheria Peruanaalong the Embarcadero, followed by Gitane and the Castro's Pisco Latin Lounge;the reincarnated Miss Pearl's Jam House, now in Oakland, also makes the list.All of these newcomers are strong cocktail makers.What's Your Poison?: On weeknights, 49% of surveyors say they typically drinkwine, and only 14% go for mixed drinks However, on Friday and Saturday, 58%prefer mixed drinks. The current class of Newcomers and Best Buys in ourguide deliver just that."Survey Highlights: Fighting the tide are Survey winners Auberge du Soleil(Overall Appeal), the St. Regis Lobby Lounge (Decor), the Four Seasons Bar(Service) and Absinthe (Popularity) Ironically, all of these places are onthe luxe side. "However, people need to get out and have a good time,especially this year.