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The Evolution of Sport
A first look inside the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
More often than not, the idea of injecting serious athleticism into the crossover segment results in something a little closer to futility than utility; automakers never get the balance between sport and capability quite right. Fortunately, the company behind the riotous Lancer is set to introduce the 2011 Outlander Sport, Mitsubishi’s first multi-purpose rocket.
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A Wolf in Sheep’s Segment
Sensibility overload in the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS.
Technically, the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS is a sensible economy sedan, at least that’s what its segment designation suggests. But what it is technically is something of a technicality, as to view things sensibly would discount the sheer sensory overload of the latest GTS. Make sense?
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The 2010 MAZDA6 Rises Above the Competition
Mazda driving experience, excellent power and economy shine through.
Mazda is one of the few car companies unwilling to sacrifice a hard-earned reputation for sporty, engaging driving characteristics in order to satisfy the need to expand its lineup. When it came time to unveil a larger, more comfortable version of the MAZDA6 flagship sedan in 2009, the automaker managed to produce a design that was not only more in tune with the needs of most families, but also kept a tight grip on its edge as one of the best performing midsize vehicles in its class. The 2010 MAZDA6 maintains this delicate balance between performance and practicality.
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The 2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring: More Than Meets the Eye
Comfortable family hauler is also one of the most driver-oriented full-size crossovers ever built.
It is the kind of concept that is discussed in hushed tones – the idea of a full-size crossover that doesn’t sacrifice the handling and driving pleasure offered by a competent four-door sedan. Until recently, the chances that any automaker might take up the challenge of building this unique brand of people mover seemed unlikely – that is, until the engineers and designers at Mazda stepped up and delivered the 2010 Mazda CX-9.
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Fall TV Preview
The top five must-watch new shows.
For some, fall means back-to-school, for others, it means beautiful foliage and sweater weather, but for us couch potatoes, fall means one thing – new shows! While old favorites return, we also get a brand new crop of shows vying for a coveted spot on our DVR. After scouring the tapes, here is a definitive list of this fall’s must-see new shows.
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Summer’s Not Over Yet
Season-capping festivals in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The dog days of summer have arrived and will pass in the blink of an eye. Before autumn arrives, bringing with it cooler weather and shorter days, seize what may be the last opportunity to enjoy the sizzling season by attending one of the many summer festivals going on in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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Summer Car Care – Maintenance Tips for the Busiest Driving Season
Scheduling a service appointment can ensure happy motoring.
It’s summer time, and the weather is hot. We all know how the words to that old song go, but not everyone is as familiar with how the warmer weather can impact your car’s performance and reliability. With summer’s prime driving season upon us, it’s more important than ever to make sure your car is in tiptop shape.
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Green Cuisine
Eco-friendly eating is as easy as 1-2-3.
One of the simplest and most effective ways to go green is by adjusting your diet. That’s not to say tossing out your favorites and filling your fridge with flax and grain, it simply means making wiser choices. These three simple steps will make green eating fun and easy!
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Unscripted and Unhinged
The Art of Improv Comedy
Improvisation, a long hidden gem in the comedy world, is suddenly and rather boastfully coming to the forefront of many Hollywood productions. Shows such as HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm and STARZ’s Party Down as well as many Judd Apatow produced films like Knocked Up and The 40-Year-Old Virgin rely heavily, if not exclusively, on unscripted material.
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Taking Control of Diabetes
Whatever your type, there’s still a way to live happy and healthy.
Diabetes mellitus poses challenges for millions of people throughout the world; characterized by high blood glucose (sugar) levels, diabetes results from a malfunction in the body’s ability to use and/or produce insulin. Whether you have or are at risk for type 1 or type 2 diabetes, there can be countless consequences for your health. Fortunately, however, modern medicine has produced various methods of coping with the disease, and even small lifestyle changes can shed some optimism on an otherwise discouraging diagnosis. Here are some ways you can learn to live with – and in some cases prevent – diabetes mellitus:
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We Made It
Celebrate National Inventors’ Month by exploring inventions made in the USA.
We all know about Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Graham Bell, but what about those inventors who don’t often get the limelight?
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