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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Toyota Highlander
The right-sized SUV.
A perennial champion of family transportation, the Toyota Highlander continues its dominance into the 2012 model year. Freshly redesigned for 2011, the Highlander features the car-like performance and SUV-like versatility that created a new automotive segment.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Toyota Avalon
Unique, understated, luxurious.
Traffic lights, gridlock, smog and honking horns, these nuisances are what many people associate with modern automotive travel. However, for some, travel is elegant and comfortable, not a hectic rat race. The Toyota Avalon exists for these people. With an impressive blend of beauty and poise, luxury and capability, the 2012 Toyota Avalon possesses the ability to turn any Monday morning commute into a relaxing cruise.
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Decoding Color Blindness
Learn the fact and fiction behind this vision deficiency.
Color vision deficiency, often referred to as color blindness, is often a misunderstood condition. This is partially because there are several different causes of color blindness, as well as a variety of ways the condition develops. Is it true that only males are at risk? Are people born with color blindness? Read on to find out what is fact and what is fiction:
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Two is One Too Many
Sequels that thankfully never happened.
Some of the worst films ever made are, in fact, sequels to some of the best films ever made. While some have gotten it right (Godfather II, anyone?), many more have left people longing for the originals. Luckily, some studio executives had the wherewithal to put the kibosh on these prospective sequels.
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Find More than Classes on Campus
Northern California’s campuses score an A+ for fun this season.
Don’t let the season’s chill keep you indoors – explore local college campuses and you might find some exciting surprises for the whole family.
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Car Care: Using Genuine Replacement Parts
The right part makes all the difference.
It takes hundreds of thousands of man-hours and several years of design, engineering and testing work to bring a new car, truck, SUV or crossover to the market. With so much work going into developing and integrating every component of a new vehicle, and as one of the most expensive pieces of equipment most people own, it really doesn’t make sense to install replacement parts of dubious origin.
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Play with Your Food
Eco-friendly, veggie-based products.
Your mother may have told you not to play with your vegetables, but if she had known you could build an entire car out of them, perhaps she would have reconsidered her stance. Vegetable-based products are certainly not new; however, with green technology stepping up its game, these products are better and more decomposable than ever.
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Get High-Tech While Working Out
CBS News explores the latest exercise gadgets.
CBS News recently compiled a list of “10 high-tech fat burners for fitness geeks,” which includes everything from vibrating weights to stationary bikes with entertainment systems. These products make working out fun and challenging, offering a new twist for those tired of the same old routine. Here are some highlights from the list:
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The Greatest Snow on Earth?
A look at some of the world’s coldest places.
Winter is upon us and the thaw is still months off, yet many of us are already dreaming of warmer weather, lighter clothes and daylight hours that last beyond the workday. No matter how cold or blustery your winter has been, just remember it could always be worse. Comfort yourself by having a look at some of the world’s coldest locations, and your own winter experience might end up seeming downright balmy.
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