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GM Perfect 10
What do you get when you combine car, celebrities, sports figures and high fashion on the Tuesday before the Oscars? GM "ten." [TEN]

Traveling Light
The American Association for Nude Recreation, located in Kissimmee, Florida, is the oldest and largest organization of its kind. [GO]

Buying a Used Car
Buying a used car is a great way to stretch your dollar, but ... you'll want to learn these used car facts BEFORE you shop. [USED]

Preparing for Trips
Before departing, take the time to do some research about the people and their culture, and any problems that your host country is experiencing. It may affect your travel plans. [PREPARE]

Teen Driving Safety
You can take steps to avoid these hazards and be safer on the roads. Most schools offer a driver-education program - in some schools it's even a mandatory course. [SAFETY]

Teen Crash Stats
The fatal crash rate for 16-year-old drivers declined sharply after states began enacting graduated licensing laws in the 1990s. Fatal crash involvements based on the population of 16 year-olds fell 26 percent during 1993-2003. [TEEN DRIVERS]

The Road Most Traveled
As vacationers begin heading south in search of warmer climates for spring break, those in the Midwest realize they will inevitably spend a lot of hours on Interstate-75, the popular U.S freeway that runs between Michigan and Florida. [FREEWAY I-75]

Penny Tire Tread Test
Why worry about tread depth? If your tread gets below 2/32 of an inch, your car's ability to grip the road in adverse conditions is greatly reduced. Insufficient tread is not only dangerous; in many states it is illegal. [PENNY]

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Range of Motion - 2005 Crossover Buyer's Guide

They range from small, entry-level wagon-type vehicles -- sort of subcompacts on steroids -- to amenity-laden road cruisers, sometimes with a built-in ability to forage. In other words, there's something for just about everyone. The common point for them all is a car-like foundation designed for creature comfort, in a trendy, sporty package with the ultimate use of space. [CROSSOVER]




The Anse Chastanet Hotel & Resort

If you yearn to see what the island offers, you'll not be disappointed. Anse Chastanet is located near Soufriere (pronounced Soo-Fray), and there are excursions to an active volcano and the Diamond Mineral Baths, as well as the opportunity to hike a portion of The Pitons, twin volcanic peaks that are the most recognizable landmark on St. Lucia. [CARIBBEAN RESORT]




2005 Volvo XC90 Review

The current 2004 XC90 edition proved to be more successful in the marketplace than expected, but Ford, owner of the Swedish company, thought that some changes were needed to keep the momentum going. The song says: "If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band." And if you wanna play in the luxury SUV market you gotta have a V8 as an option. [VOLVO'S V8]




World's Best Millionaire Hangouts

When money is no object, rubbing elbows with celebrities the norm, and pampering expected, it's probably time to check out some proper millionaire hangouts. Around the globe people have made it their business to give the wealthy a place to relax, eat well and, most importantly, spend their money. Private beaches, world-renowned chefs, five-star service, vintage wines and yachts help make a place superb and allow a guest to live like - perhaps even with - a king. [MILLIONAIRE]




2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Review

With such a compelling combination of features, value, performance and quality, we can firmly assert that this is one of the best small cars the world has ever seen. The fact that it comes from GM sparks optimism in all of us that the grand dame of automakers has still got it goin' on. [CHEVY COBALT]




The Villa San Michele Hotel & Resort

The spacious suite where I spent the night was a far cry from the monk's quarters it had originally been. In the Carrara-marbled bathroom's Jacuzzi tub, I soaked away the aches I'd gained from previous days of touring. Before collapsing into the luxurious king-sized bed, I caught from my window a dreamy glimpse across the twinkling gardens - there on a private patio a couple was enjoying a candlelit dinner outside their suite. [SAN MICHELE]


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Cabos Junkies Junket
Palm trees. White sandy beaches. The smell of coconut oil. Pina coladas. World-class golf resorts. Private villas. Wild nightlife. World-class fishing, whale watching and scuba diving. [CABOS JUNKIES]

Test Drive Important
T
he test drive is one of the most important parts of the buying process. You get to see if a vehicle fits you in terms of comfort, ergo-nomics, and driving characteristics. [TEST]

Travel Fitness Follies
By packing healthy snacks, I ate well during the client meetings. I didn't realize, however, that I was going to be eating dinner every night with people who ordered drinks, appetizers, AND dessert. [FITNESS]

Click It or Ticket
Using your vehicle's safety belts, which are woven from thousands of strands of durable polyester plastic, isn't just a good idea; in many states it's the law. [TIPS FOR PROPER USE]

Get Packing for a Cruise
Make adjustments for colder weather. Dress in layers. Depending on tem-perature, choose medium to heavy weight pants, sweaters, blazers, and a light to medium jacket or all-weather coat. [PACK]

Wagon Wheels
Wagons and some hatch-backs combine the cargo-carrying flexibility of a small SUV with the handling, performance, and fuel economy of a sedan. [GO]

Safety: Top of Mind
In today's environment, safety has now become a concern no matter where you travel in the world. Domestic and International travel will not be the same as before and safety has become a top of mind issue for everyone. [SAFETY]











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