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Vehicle Profile: The 2011 Toyota Avalon
The Avalon gets even better for 2011, both inside and out.
If a comfortable ride and a large amount of interior space are “must-haves” in your next sedan, then the 2011 Toyota Avalon should be at the top of your shortlist. Already imbued with Toyota's renowned combination of reliability, safety, dependability and value, the Avalon gets a fresh new face for 2011, as well as a host of other improvements that keep it at the head of the full-size class.
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Vehicle Comparison: The 2011 Toyota Sienna vs. the Chrysler Town & Country
Toyota’s minivan takes the Town & Country to task.
The criteria for judging and comparing minivans aren’t quite so cut-and-dried anymore; the style, performance and technology advancements of the newest generation of people movers give shoppers more to consider. At the heart of the segment, however, are flexibility, safety and family friendliness, and it’s these that keep the Toyota Sienna firmly at the top.
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Do You Know What to do in an Emergency?
Learn how to save a life – including your own.
Emergencies occur when they are least expected. Whether it’s your own life on the line or someone else’s, there are dozens of ways to educate and prepare yourself so that when the time comes, you can make smart, informed decisions. Check out these tips and test your own emergency knowledge:
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Hot Weather, Cool Flicks
Summer movie preview.
When it comes to summer movies, just one word comes to mind – BIG. Big blockbusters, big laughs, big budgets and big stars, all coming together to make this summer movie season bigger than ever. Here is a sneak peek at what’s going to be cool in the theaters when the weather gets hot.
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Engine Detailing 101
Delicate under hood cleaning is typically best left to dealership pros.
There’s no feeling like driving your sparkling clean, fully detailed car. Gleaming paint, bright chrome and a spic-and-span interior can make an automobile look and feel like a million bucks. Some enthusiasts, however, want to take things one step further and make sure that when they pop the hood, the engine compartment looks just as spectacular as the rest of the vehicle.
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Renewable Work
What is a “Green-Collar” job?
Bryan Walsh, Time magazine’s environmental columnist, wrote an article entitled What Is a Green-Collar Job, Exactly? In it, he interviewed Phil Angelides, a venture capitalist and the 2006 Democratic candidate for governor of California on this very subject. As one of the leading proponents of “green-collar” work, Angelides offered the following definition of a green-collar job. “It has to pay decent wages and benefits that can support a family. It has to be part of a real career path, with upward mobility. And it needs to reduce waste and pollution and benefit the environment."
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Prepare Yourself
Tips for surviving a natural disaster.
It seems like every day, some new and depressing natural disaster is featured on the news. They’re often in faraway places, but what about when they do hit close to home? Will you be ready? No one wants to think about the possibility of experiencing a natural disaster, but preparedness is half the battle. By utilizing these simple tips, you’ll be ready should the unthinkable occur.
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Budget Decorating
Create a big impact with small changes.
Do you put up with a drab or outdated interior design because you don’t think you have the budget to splurge on a new look? Making small changes to your décor can have a bold impact on the appearance and mood of your home without making a large dent in your wallet. It’s easy to fake the feeling of a total makeover without spending big bucks simply by trying a few of these ideas.
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