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Airport Art Instead
Gone are the days of the tacky airport souvenir. These days, travelers can take home museum quality reproductions from some of the greatest cultural icons in the nation
.[ART SHOPPING]

Death by Crossing
M
otor vehicles kill more than 7,000 pedestrians a year in the European Union, about 20 percent of all traffic-related fatalities. In Japan, the 2,700 pedestrians who die annually account for 30 percent of the traffic toll.
[BE CAREFUL]

Silversea Cruise
T
he journey was an experience in contrasts. In each port we would step out of quintessential luxury and into the multi-layered reality of a foreign city - some more familiar than others. That's the intrigue of travel, I suppose. [SILVERSEA]

Used Car Salesmen
Salespeople's favorite customers are those who seem to be in a hurry, since they tend to be the ones who do not inspect the car thoroughly or don't negotiate the price. Never go to a dealership acting rushed, even if you need a car immediately--they'll take advantage of it. [PROTECTION]

Rollover & Crash Tests
T
he U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released new crash test results for select 2005 model year vehicles. [GO]

Diversity Travel Site
The information highway intersects with the open road with the introduction of a new travel web site dedicated to finding destinations that accommodate diverse travelers with needs that are often neglected by the tourism industry.
[ROOM FOR EVERYONE]


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Stockholm Sweden Travel Review
All I knew about "smorgasbord" before I went to Stockholm, I learned from the Swedish chef from the Muppet Show. Therefore I was pleasantly surprised to enjoy a long meal at the Grand Hotel, where they offer the traditional Swedish smorgasbord. I loved filling my plate with tasty little bits over and over--boiled potatoes, pickled herring, crisp bread, eggs, and salmon--there were more choices than I could ever try.[STOCKHOLM SMORGASBORD]



2005 Mini Cooper Convertible Review
When Bayerische Motoren-Werke (a.k.a. BMW) took on the resurrection of that extremely British icon, the MINI, doubts abounded. But BMW got it right as rain. Spang on. Nail on the head. And they keep scoring full points with every new move, such as offering a four-passenger topless MINI.[TOPLESS MINI]



Utah Travel Review
Utah is full of many such inspiring images. Until our arrival, my impression was that it consisted only of snow covered mountains, arid plains and the ever present Mormon faithful. While all of this was in view during my five day visit, I was completely unprepared for the scenic beauty and majestic vistas scattered throughout the State. [HERITAGE]



2005 Ford Escape Review
The 2005 Ford Escape is bigger, faster and more comfortable in every way. High expectations remain for this mid-sized SUV, as the previous generation was a strong seller.[ESCAPE]



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Women for Maintenance
T
hree out of four women believe following the recommended mainte-nance schedule for their car is either "extremely important" or "important," according to a new study by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association.[MAINTAIN]

World's Best Spas
T
wo six-story towers feature 450 guestrooms and suites, all with stunning views of the resort's manicured gardens, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, or the glittering Strip.
[WORLDS BEST]

New vs. Used Cars
W
hether you go new or used, buying and operating a car is a huge cost. It's well worth your time to seriously balance all the costs and benefits against each other. [GO]

Vegas: Beyond the Strip
W
hen the lights have lost their glitter, and the magic of the casinos has subsided, it's time to venture out beyond The Strip. [ROAD TRIP]

NHTSA Child Seat Safety
T
he National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-tration (NHTSA) release results of a major survey showing that relatively few children who should be riding in booster seats are doing so.
[SAFETY]

Tailpipe Smoke Signals
During normal operation, the emissions from a car's tailpipe should be invisible. But what if they're not? Should you be worried if you notice what looks like smoke? What should you do? The answers depend on the type of emissions you see. [SMOKE SIGNALS]


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