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Vehicle Details: The 2012 Chrysler Town & Country Awards
Chrysler minivan brings home some major hardware.
Maybe it’s the standard luxury features, or the class-exclusive seating and storage systems, or even the price tag that’s thousands less than Honda and Toyota; no matter the reasons, the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is America’s best-selling minivan and also its most awarded.
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Vehicle Details: The 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 Performance
Own the car. Own the road.
The black chrome upper and lower grille accents on the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 hint at a secret that the set of oversized, 20-inch black alloy wheels gives away. For such a sophisticated and refined luxury sedan, the SRT8 sure knows how to tear up some pavement.
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Vehicle Comparison: 2012 Ram Truck Advantages
Ford and Chevy just don’t stack up to the Ram lineup.
The 2012 Ram is built to feature the best performance, best overall value and most versatility of any pickup on the planet. To prove it, Ram put its full lineup of Light Duty, Heavy Duty and Chassis Cab trucks to the test against the best the competition had to offer. Here’s how it turned out.
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Vehicle Details: 2012 Dodge Durango Performance
Best-in-class performance rewards drivers of the newest Durango.
With a rich performance legacy stemming from vehicles like the Charger and Challenger, Dodge’s prowess for high-performance has never been in question. When the topic switches from four-door sedans to the award-winning 2012 Durango SUV, the philosophy remains the same: Design, engineer and build vehicles worth driving, and the drivers and awards will follow.
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Headache-Inducing Foods
Try avoiding these common triggers.
From tension headaches to migraines, there are many varieties of head-pounding pain. And although several different triggers may be to blame, like stress and allergies, some experts believe that certain foods can cause headaches in some people. "It is not unusual at all for food to trigger migraines or other types of headaches," says Noah Rosen, MD, Director of the Headache Institute at North Shore-LIJ Health System in Long Island, New York.
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Batting a Thousand
Actors who were nearly professional athletes.
Making it to the top of any profession takes a lot of drive and hard work; this is why it comes as no surprise that many of Hollywood’s most successful actors almost made it to the top of the sports world, but ended up turning in their uniforms for costumes. While names like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Terry Bradshaw and Andre the Giant are well-known athletes turned actors, here are some with athletic backgrounds that might surprise you.
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Choose Your Food Wisely
Strange side effects from every day foods.
You already know that eating ice cream too fast causes brain freeze, but there are plenty of other foods, like grapefruit, carrots and coffee, that can also cause some rather interesting after effects.
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The Top 10 Happiest Jobs
Did your occupation make the list?
Last year, Forbes.com featured a report by the National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago ranking the “happiest” jobs. Some may surprise you, and of course, there are exceptions to every rule. Nevertheless, the list is worth checking out.
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Eco-friendly Baby Products
Go green with these items for your little one.
Parents have a lot to consider when buying items for their new baby, and more and more moms and dads are choosing eco-friendly products. Synthetic toys can contain harsh chemicals, and disposable products (like diapers) take their toll on the environment. If you want to go green with your baby, check out these gems:
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ITS FREE CORNER!
Pride & Passion the African American Baseball Experience
by Jon Fehr
This months "Free Corner" takes us to Milner Library on the campus of Illinois State University where you will find “Pride and Passion: The African-American Baseball Experience,” a national traveling exhibition which chronicles the remarkable history of baseball’s Negro leagues and the challenges and successes of African-American baseball players. Baseball fans and history buffs alike will enjoy this free exhibition on America's pastime!
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Start Socializing in Illinois and Indiana
Join a local club today and you’ll be inspired by all the new things to learn and do.
Indiana and Illinois offer clubs for every interest and hobby. Whether you love to explore the great outdoors, share gardening tips with friends or just want to learn more about your area’s history, there’s a club near you where you can expand your knowledge and make new friends.
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Come One, Come All!
Gamma Phi Circus Big Top at Redbird Arena
by Jon Fehr
Come one, come all to the Gamma Phi Circus Big Top at Redbird Arena! Gamma Phi Circus is the oldest collegiate circus in the country. Their troupe performances will thrill and amaze you in acts including tight-wire, silks, juggling, hand balancing, Russian swing, German wheel, and much, much more!! And, lets not forget-CLOWNS! Great entertainment for the entire family! See you at the CIRCUS!
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The Glass Menagerie
Bradley University Theatre
by Jon Fehr
The Bradley University Theatre closes the 2011-2012 season with one of America’s greatest plays from one of America’s greatest playwrights. Tennessee Williams' enduring classic is a profound and delicate portrayal of the Wingfield family as they struggle with love, loss, yearning, illusion and the desire for escape during the depression of the 1930s. Click on the image above to learn more.
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Morel Season is early and plentiful!
Recipe/Festival
by Jon Fehr
The recent warm weather has caused a flurry of activity for avid morel hunters and even prompted the Stark County Morel Festival and Auction to be held earlier this year! Click on the image above to learn more about this delectable fungus,how to find them, a great recipe, and more about the festival. My fellow mushroom lovers are reporting batches exceeding 100! GET OUT AND HUNT!!
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Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs!
Get ready to explore and discover!
by Jon Fehr
In the town of Chewandswallow, the weather is far from ordinary. Sometimes there are storms of hamburgers followed by periods of orange juice rain! Click on the image above and come and find out what other things fall from the sky, create noodle art, and more at the Children's Discovery Museum In Normal!
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Pink Clay Targets and Shotgun Shells!!
Shoot for the Cure
by Jon Fehr
I am always looking for different events around Central Illinois that may go unnoticed. The Peoria Skeet & Trap Club has a unique event coming up next month that is not your normal fund raising experience. Imagine pink targets and shotgun shells...and a life without breast cancer! Click the "full story: tab for more information.
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Spring Car Care
The right service for the season.
Spring has sprung and it’s time to give your car a thorough refresh before road trip season starts. Winter weather can take a severe toll on your ride, but some basic maintenance can have it feeling like new before you know it.
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