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She Influences Him
Women make about 48 percent of the car-buying decisions in this country, and among couples women have as much influence in buying a vehicle as men. And still there isn't a place to put a handbag in most cars and sport utility vehicles. [HER CHOICE]

Island Cruising
Private butlers magically appear from nowhere to fill bev-erage glasses, prepare hot and chilled appetizers and even provide cool cucum-bers to sooth the eyes. Is this heaven? Not quite, but these breath-taking private islands surely are memorable for cruisers wanting to enjoy sun, sand and breezy relaxation. [CRUISE]

Simple Car Tips
Five percent of all motor vehicle fatalities are clearly caused by automobile maintenance neglect. Following these simple and inexpensive preventive checks will help extend the life of the vehicle. [TIPS]

For the Dogs
Where can you attend a party for Basset Hounds, play catch with your best friend at the beach, then order “Rover Easy” eggs for, well, Rover, all in the same day? [DOG]

Safe Communities
Communities are in the best position to affect improvements in motor vehicle and other transportation-related safety problems. When communities takes ownership of issues change happens.[GO]

Best-liked B&B's
After all votes were checked for validity, the results show that best-liked B&Bs come in all shapes and sizes in the U.S. and Canada, according to BedandBreakfast.com.

Prepare Car Care
People are packing up their cars and hitting the road. But with gas prices on the rise, AAA estimates more than 7.5 million breakdowns over the few months, so it’s important to ensure your vehicle is ready. [SUMMER]

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2005 Pickup Truck Buyers Guide

While the basics of pickup trucks instinctively relate to a retro South-west image, the breed has broadened far beyond the limits of such a scenario. Pick-ups now carry music lovers to the opera. They tote 20-foot sailboats to the local boat launch ramp. And they're as much at home in the country club parking lot as at the local construction site coated in a layer of mud.[BUYER'S GUIDE]


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Golfing Through Switzerland: A Peak Experience

I was standing on the first tee at the Villars Golf Club, high in the Alps near the Swiss town of the same name, on the second day of a weeklong golf trip to the Lake Geneva region, but had never imagined that golf could be so spectacular in a place more closely associated with schussing than swinging a golf club. [SWITZERLAND]


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Altima SE-R

Altima SE-R, Nissan's prime sedan scaled for the mid-size class. The SE-R trim designation Nissan reserves for sport-inspired special editions rigged with racy aero body elements and boosted power points. It's rarely applied but pops up in the Altima series during a revamping with a fresh face and new interior elements applied.[SE-R]


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Lighthouses Beckon Travelers

The Great Lakes Seaway Trail collection of 28 historic lighthouses includes three lights claiming to be the first on the Great Lakes, Barcelona Lighthouse - the first public building in the U.S. to be lit by natural gas, and Selkirk Light-house, one of only four lights that still have a birdcage-style lantern room. [LIGHT]


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2006 Infinity M

The battle to be number one in the luxury car segment is a knock down; drag ‘em out, no holds bar war. To assume anything less is to under-estimate the true value of the luxury car buyer to automakers. It should come as no surprise that Infiniti might have chosen to engage in a little psychological warfare as a means to help them secure top spot. [INFINITI]


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Commuting Features
The average commuter spends the equivalent of nearly nine full days every year commuting to and from work, according to reports from the U.S. Census Bureau. Edmunds.com has identified 10 ways to make commuing more tolerable. [DRIVE]

Family Friendly Spas
Ever want to take a spa vacation, but felt like you couldn’t because of the kids? Check out these great spas that help you enjoy the experience and have a family vacation all in one. [GO]

Midsize Crashes
"These latest test results show that more and more manufacturers are improving their vehicles to better protect occupants in side impact crashes," says Institute chief operating officer Adrian Lund. [IMPACT]

Change Your Money
Whether you're sight-seeing in Sydney or have business in Berlin, save valuable travel time by purchasing foreign currency travelers cheques before you [GO].

Insuring Your Car
Finding the right auto insurance to suit your needs can be an arduous undertaking. With a myriad of policies from which to choose, it's hard to know which one has the best value at the lowest price. [INSURE]

No Play, No Pay
Two plans automatically refund the insurance premium to travelers who cancel their trip for any reason, covered or not. Those two plans also provide CSA's highest benefit levels for medical expenses/evacuation: $250,000/$1 million. [NO]

Kids Safe in Seats?
No one seat is the "best" or "safest." The "best" seat is the one that fits your child's size, is correctly installed, and is used properly every time you drive. [SAFE KIDS]

Food For Outdoors
Whether you are in your kitchen or enjoying the great outdoors, there are some food safety principles that remain constant. The first is "Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold." [TIPS]





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