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It’s a universal truth in high school that you’re defined as much by who you hang with as you are. Maybe it’s universal in adult life, as well. I remember a few friends who thought they were cooler-than-thou because they’d hang out with some upperclassman and even a few college kids. They’d hang out with me, too, when they… Read the rest

The more eagle eyed of our readers may have noticed a tiny change this morning. Over on the right side of your screen, you will see a section that says “Grab us by the Tweets”. There is a new icon there for Facebook. That is because we’ve made the switch from a Facebook group, to a fan page. Why?… Read the rest

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There are times when the hype surrounding a story overtakes the story itself. In regards to the Honda Accord Crosstour, this is one of those times. First, here is the actual story: Later this year, Honda is going to start selling the Accord Crosstour. As the name sort of implies, it is a crossover riding atop Accord sedan mechanicals.… Read the rest

The Songs of Love Foundation i s a national nonprofit organization that creates uplifting, personalized songs for children and teens struggling with a life-threatening illness or lifetime disability — free of charge. Each CD is professionally produced with lyrics containing the child's name and references to all of his or her favorite activities, things, people, and pets. Songs are… Read the rest

It is one of those 90-plus-degree days, hot, hazy and humid. Isn't it great to be able to get in your vehicle and enjoy the comfort your air conditioning system provides for you and your passengers?

When the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) program was finally officially enacted last week, car shoppers swarmed automotive dealerships to take advantage of the $3500 or $4500 rebates offered when trading in their less-efficient clunkers for more fuel-efficient new cars. The program was so effective, in fact, that by the end of the week, the Government put the program… Read the rest