Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Audi A4 Family
Luxury meets sport with plenty of choices to personalize.
Some European sport-luxury models make you choose between sporty handling and smooth ride quality. With the 2012 Audi A4 sedan and A4 Avant Sport Wagon, there’s no need to choose because you get both. You’ll also find a wide array of choices when it comes to tailoring an Audi A4 model to your needs, and that’s what true luxury is all about.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Audi Q5
Audi athleticism and elegance in a sleek crossover.
Can you really get sports sedan performance and luxury in a vehicle that delivers SUV versatility? Audi says an emphatic “yes” with the 2012 Q5, which offers outstanding room and luxury, comes standard with the brand’s legendary quattro® all-wheel drive and starts at an MSRP of $35,600.
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Gulf Coast Gadgets Galore
Discover the Texas inventors who made a splash far beyond the coastline.
The Texas Gulf Coast has been home to many great American inventors. From fishing aids to groundbreaking medical innovations, many major advancements have come from the Lone Star State.
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Car Care: When it’s Your 35,000-Mile Service
Simple tips can help save your investment.
At less than 35,000 miles, most new cars are still under warranty, so anything that breaks prematurely, such as a leaking brake caliper or a burned out wiper motor, should be fixed at no cost. However, warranties don’t generally cover wear and tear items like brake pads and wiper blades, so it’s important to check those regularly and replace as needed for proper function and safety. Regular maintenance is important to protect your investment and prevent problems later, after that new-car warranty expires.
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The Chickenpox Challenge
Info and tips for dealing with this itchy virus, especially when your child is sick.
Although adults can get chickenpox, childhood is often the time when individuals experience the virus. According to KidsHealth, part of the Nemours Foundation, chickenpox is caused by the virus varicella zoster. Symptoms include a rash of blister-like spots, itchy skin and sometimes general cold symptoms. Usually, chickenpox is an irritating, yet mild illness; however, some complications can occur. Here are some things you should know:
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Rewriting History
The most historically inaccurate films of all time.
Let’s be honest for a second – real life isn’t always as interesting as it is portrayed to be in movies. Characters in films never spend a solid 40 minutes trying to figure out online banking or sitting in traffic. It’s no surprise then that many a historically based film had to jazz up a thing or two to get people into the theater. Because let’s face it, who is going to pay to see Bill Brings his Daughter to Soccer then Does Some Light Yard Work Before Catching the Last Half of RoboCop on TBS?
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The Story of Chocolate
Learn the history of this scintillating sweet.
There’s no denying that chocolate is especially abundant in store displays every February. If you’ve ever wondered where these nougat-, nut- and liqueur-filled delicacies came from, you’re not alone. Satisfy your curiosity by learning all about chocolate.
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Translating Your Pet’s Body Language
Many people believe you can understand your pet by observing its signals.
Have you ever wondered what your pet is thinking? Is it hungry? Angry? Happy? Around the world, animal experts and average pet owners alike have theories about animal communication.
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Spring Greening
Tips for eco-friendly spring cleaning.
Time to shape up and sweep up – spring cleaning is right around the corner. With all the chemicals in many cleaning products currently on the market, however, household cleaning can turn into a toxic disaster that’s not only bad for the environment, but for your health as well. Fortunately, by using these eco-friendly tips and tricks, you’ll be helping the world and your home.
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