Vehicle Profile: The 2011 Ford Taurus Limited
Indulgent, understated and affordable luxury.
Combining performance, comfort and technology in a stylish, powerful and agile full-size sedan might spell out the recipe for a $50,000 luxury sedan. The 2011 Ford Taurus Limited delivers this combination, and offers many of the same options as “luxury brand” models at a far better value.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2011 Ford Edge
Refreshed, re-powered and more connected than ever.
Crossover-type vehicles, which blend the ride and handling characteristics of a car with the greater versatility of an SUV, come in many sizes, shapes and styles. If you’re looking for something that assigns “midsize,” “sleek” and “bold” to those three categories, a look at the thoroughly revised 2011 Edge shows that Ford hasn’t let the vehicle’s huge success stop it from making the well-liked Edge even better.
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Find Your Place
Architecture tours show what Illinois and Indiana are made of.
It’s no secret that Chicago is noted for its dazzling array of notable architecture. Beyond the Windy City, however, throughout the upper Midwest, you’ll find a whole world of beautiful buildings, not the least of which is a collection of the unique creations of Frank Lloyd Wright. Before summer’s over, explore the places that give our region its character, from all-American bungalows to heavenly houses of worship.
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Skin Care, 365 Days a Year
Summer isn’t the only time to practice healthy habits.
While many people are diligent about slathering on the sunscreen or checking for suspicious moles during summer months, most seem to forget about good skin care practices when the temperature drops. The official season of sun may be ending, but we still need to pamper our skin daily. Here are some tips from the experts for beautiful, healthy skin:
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Stand By Me…25 Years Later
Where are they now?
Stand by Me, Rob Reiner’s touching coming-of-age drama, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The film’s tagline notably stated, “You’ll never have friends like you have when you are 12,” but for these former child actors, the question is, will they have careers like when they were 12? Here is a look back at the film and a look at where the actors are today.
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Car Care: Tire Maintenance
Taking care of the most important part of your vehicle.
Tires are hugely important to nearly every aspect of your vehicle’s performance. As the only portion of any car, truck, crossover and SUV that actually touches the road, they impact acceleration, cornering, handling and braking while also playing a huge role in fuel economy and road noise as well. Tires may not be as thrilling as sleek sheet metal or a high-horsepower engine, but there’s nothing more important to your vehicle’s safety than their care and maintenance. That means making sure your tires are properly inflated and regularly rotated and balanced.
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Chicago, L.A. Add Ford Transit Connect Taxis
Modified vehicles run on compressed natural gas.
The next time you visit a major city, part of your travel may be powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). Chicago and Los Angeles recently joined a growing list of cities that use Ford Transit Connect Taxis fueled by CNG.
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Ford Crew Chief Helps Manage Fleet Drivers
Technology improves efficiency and safety.
Keeping track of the flock is an age-old problem. Ford now offers a solution with Crew Chief, a new real-time technology that allows fleet managers to track vehicle location, diagnostics and driver behavior.
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Wild Backyard
Creating a wildlife habitat in your own backyard.
Experiencing wildlife firsthand is a key part of teaching children to value and protect the animals that share our planet. Visiting endangered and exotic animals at the zoo is a great way to do this, but you can also teach children the beauty of local animals by incorporating them into your every day life. Creating a wildlife habitat in your own backyard will get your children excited about the environment and show them how people and animals can share resources and live together.
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