Getting Carried Away In the 2009 Audi A4 Avant
The A4 Avant isn’t your grandpa’s station wagon!
The 2009 Audi A4 Avant aims to attract Americans with style, power, luxury and economy. The wheels appear to be located at the very edges of the frame. Indeed, Audi has pushed the front wheels some six inches forward in the chassis to optimize steering. With near perfect proportions and utility possessing a beauty of its own, the A4 Avant injects excitement into this segment.
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2009 Audi A3 Gets S tronic and Quattro
Now you can have your turbo and quattro, too!
The redesigned 2009 Audi A3 five-door is in with two engine choices – a 2.0 TFSI 200 hp and a 3.2 quattro with six-cylinders producing 250 hp. The 2009 A3 will get the S tronic, direct-shift, dual-clutch transmission with Audi magnetic ride, and Audi will offer quattro on the 2.0 TFSI variant, which will be available exclusively with S tronic transmission.
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Kick Off the Holidays with Charles Dickens!
Head to Galveston for the 35th annual Dickens on The Strand Festival!
Hear ye! Hear ye! Lords, ladies and children, join in the celebration! Take a journey into the past as you explore 19th century city life and encounter characters from Dickens novels and even the Queen herself. Yes, it’s that time of the year for Dickens on the Strand!
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Holiday Gift Guide
Shopping for the “has-everything” gift recipient? No problem: here are some fresh ideas that will garner plenty of appreciation.
Pondering whether to buy a batch of holiday gift cards for friends and family members who seem to have everything they need? Here's a better option: surprise them with some cool presents that are sure to make their holidays happy.
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Check Your Car With the Change of Seasons
Car trouble is almost always due to neglected preventive maintenance.
Tow truck operators serving the nation’s Interstates can testify to the surprising number of travelers forced to return home ahead of schedule because of car trouble. The cost of a breakdown can easily exceed that of a repair bill with towing charges, emergency lodging and possibly a rental car. Just think: All that inconvenience is avoidable by performing factory recommended preventive maintenance and having us check your car before you head out on a major trip.
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PC vs. Mac: What's the Big Deal?
The two major choices in computer hardware are roughly equivalent, so how do you know what you need?
When considering whether to go with a Mac or a Windows-based computer, look beyond speed and memory, since they're fairly comparable in those areas. Instead, consider what you'll really need, and go from there.
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Tricks to Lose Those Pounds
Little steps that add up to big results.
You’ve been exercising dutifully and monitoring your fat and calorie intake. You’re so close to your weight loss goal that you can almost taste it, but you’re stuck on those last 10 pounds. Maybe you don’t need to lose a lot of weight, but your jeans are feeling a little tighter than usual.
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Gobble Up These New Releases!
When the Thanksgiving feast is done and the table is cleared, head to the movies!
The leaves are turning colors and the air is getting crisper. Yes, it’s fall! Tricks and treats may have passed us and our stomachs might be full from Thanksgiving, but there’s no reason why we shouldn’t head to the movie theaters! There are plenty of films hitting the big screen this fall that deliver fun, excitement and plenty of adventure!
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You Can Have Any Color As Long As It’s Green
Automobile manufacturers are giving paint a “green” makeover.
The painting process is the most environmentally challenging part of the automobile factory. It requires extensive—and expensive—air and water treatment systems, as well as recovery equipment to prevent air and water pollution. That’s why carmakers are turning to new technology and materials to make their paint shops more environmentally friendly.
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The Best Gift of All – Saving Money!
You might be filled with holiday cheer, but don’t let it leave your wallet empty!
Mom? Done. Dad? Almost done. Pastry platters? Picking those up this afternoon. It’s the holiday season, and it seems like you’re constantly stopping and going, picking up gifts for the family and stopping at the grocery store for dinner. Don’t forget that last minute gift that you need for the Yankee swap. As your list gets longer, you end up spending more and before you know it, you’re muttering, “Bah humbug.”
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Gobble Up the Leftovers!
You’ll enjoy these tasty ideas for Thanksgiving leftovers.
It’s never too early to think about what you’re making for Thanksgiving, or even how you’ll use the leftovers for that matter! Before you know it, the holiday will be upon us, and you’ll be scrambling. However, just as quickly as the holiday sneaks up on you, it’s gone. For many, that’s where the fun lies: the leftovers.
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