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May 1, 2004

OnStar Subscribers Help Find Missing Kids

An OnStar subscriber can now report emergency information related to an AMBER Alert or a lost child by pressing the red OnStar emergency button in his or her vehicle. They will be connected with an OnStar emergency services advisor who will expedite the call to a 911 dispatcher. [SAVE KIDS]

Cancelled Trip = Refund
For the first time, consum- ers who buy travel insurance have the option of a receiving a full insurance premium refund if their trip is canceled for any reason. [MORE INFO]

Connect in Chilly Philly
For years I've tried to convince my closest girlfriend to escape the chilly Pennsylvania winter and visit me in sunny California. Instead, we relived our first trip in chilly Philadelphia. [RECONNECT]



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· NEW THIS WEEK ·


Whoever coined the term "crossover" put the best description possible on a segment of vehicles that nobody can quite classify. Crossovers come in small to very large sizes, have anemic or overpowering engines, and can range from a beefed up wagon to a nearly trucklike rendering with solid offroad credentials. All seem to stress a car-like ride rather than the buck and bounce often associated with trucks. [CROSS OVER]


A View of Multicultural Toronto
Toronto is a wonderful place for a getaway. The diversity is evident in the mosaic of neighborhoods, which have come to reflect distinct ethnicity's, cultural groups and lifestyles. One of the best ways to experience Toronto is to walk through these areas on tours. Visitors can choose from a wide variety of walks to neighborhoods like Chinatown, Kensington or Yorkville. [ THIS WAY]


Reliability: Are Cars Holding Up?

The latest survey of Consumer Reportssubscribers' experiences with their cars shows that vehicles from Detroit's Big Three automakers are now slightly more reliable, on average, than those from European makers. They also tend to hold up better than the European makes as time passes. It's the first time in decades that U.S. cars have done so well.

Stretching Fuel Dollars
Hybrids offer a good alternative to conventional vehicles because they get excellent gas mileage and produce very low emissions. But a hybrid may not be right for everyone. The following rundown by Consumer Reports auto experts covers current and upcoming hybrid vehicles, as well as other fuel-efficient choices.GO

Hooked on Flyfishing
When saltwater guides began poling the sandy flats and wading the beaches of North America, the sight of a female guide was a rare sight. However, an increasing number of women flyfishing professionals have joined the ranks of their male counterparts. [GO FISH]

Mini-Vacations for RVers
Among RVers planning more travel this year, over two-thirds (68%) of respondents say they'll take more RV mini-vacations and "spur-of-the-moment" trips. In an age of over-scheduled families and busy lives, 96 percent of RV owners feel they have greater flexibility and control with RVs, making it easier to take shorter, less structured getaways. [GO]


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