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Vehicle Details: The 2012 Honda CR-V
Making the best compact SUV even better.
Honda recently launched the fourth-generation of the machine that helped start the entire compact SUV segment: The legendary, best-selling CR-V. For 2012, the CR-V improves in virtually every category to offer buyers more of what has made the CR-V a perennial best seller.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Honda Ridgeline Sport
A machine for both rural ridgeline and city skyline.
Since its launch in 2005 as the very first Honda pickup in North America, the Ridgeline has been an innovative, capable, comfortable and more fuel-efficient alternative to traditional full-size pickups. It boasts a more rigid unibody construction with independent front and rear suspension, which helps maximize ride quality, interior roominess and comfort and allows for innovations like the handy In-Bed Trunk® – a lockable storage trunk hidden beneath the bed.
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Vehicle Comparison: The 2012 Acura MDX vs. the BMW X5
The MDX is just too much for the X5 to handle.
The 2012 Acura MDX and BMW X5 play in the luxury crossover arena where buyers are flocking for luxury, capability and space. While both vehicles share the same goal, the paths they tread to get there are somewhat divergent. The BMW is a solid choice, however; the Acura MDX matches or betters the X5 in virtually every category, making it the choice for buyers looking to maximize their enjoyment-per-dollar.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD®
Technology, driving dynamics and stunning design meet in this performance luxury sedan.
A newly updated Acura TL debuts for the 2012 model year with a fresh new appearance, performance upgrades and the technology features found in much more expensive luxury automobiles. Coupled with Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system, the all-new Sequential SportShift six-speed automatic transmission provides improved performance and even better fuel economy.
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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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Discover the Fun on Campus
Alabama and Mississippi colleges offer plenty of entertainment this month.
The local colleges and universities of Mississippi and Alabama have plenty of exciting events just waiting to fill up your calendar. Head to a nearby campus for a variety of great community activities including art museums, athletic events and live music.
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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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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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