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Autos > Antique Cars & Classic Cars Classic cars: What is a muscle car?: 2 of 14

Ground pounding, tire melting, heart racing excitement... that is the epitome of the muscle car. Nothing too fancy here, just good old fashioned unadulterated fun. With a flip of the wrist your world is transformed from the boring day to day grind to the sheer exhilaration of nostalgia. You are suddenly taken to a world wher...
Autos > Engine Repair Guide to buying cold air intakes: 1 of 4

There are a number of reasons that one should consider investing in a cold air intake system. We typically associate the modification with pure power gains, however, it also turns out that the system provides a wide variety of gains over the factory air box. While horsepower truly is the main reason that we typically purchas...
Travel > Kansas Destinations Travel destinations: Tucson, AZ: 2 of 5

With a new adventure hiding around every corner, Tucson provides a cultural plethora that will entertain even the most skeptical visitor. At first glance one would imagine Tucson as a barren desert filled with cacti and blowing sand. While it is true that you don't have to look very far to find such spectacles in Tucson, it ...
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Gasoline prices: How to save money at the gas pumps: 8 of 19

The volatility of the fuel market, particularly the stark rise in prices in recent times, have lead many of us to try and figure out ways to save money at the pump. Everywhere you turn today there are advertisements and individuals unequivocally convincing you to dump your gas guzzler and purchase a fuel efficient car. In ma...
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed facts: Husky: 3 of 7

Siberian Huskies.... Hollywood has immortalized them as the loving highly energetic and highly intelligent breed of dog that can help man and/or themselves out of any perilous situation. They pull sleds, they have a never ending loyalty and they have a majestic appearance that can draw the attention of even the most cold hea...
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights The role of women during the American Civil War: 4 of 8

A pivotal turning point for the United States, the American Civil War provides us with lingering images of extreme violence. With brothers battling side by side and against each other, fathers and sons battling each other in a bout of mortal combat that would shape our nation and define some of the most memorable characters ...
Autos > Fuel Economy How to save on gas without buying a hybrid vehicle: 55 of 77

Regardless of your take on global warming or who should be president and what fiscal and social policies should be adopted, we can all agree that it would be nice to save some green at the pump. Let us first take a look at all the gimmicks that have become well known. Items like tornado intakes, fuel additives and other bolt...
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) How to secure your online presence: 6 of 7

There are a number of things to consider when assessing your online presence. First and foremost, you have to determine your goals in establishing your identity. If you have a webpage that you are trying to promote, your goals are going to be entirely different than that of a person trying to establish an online portfolio fo...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My first car: 42 of 48

My first car, one of my most beloved memories. Bright red paint that was so deep and glossy, it looked like it was wet to the touch. Step close enough and you were greeted with a reflection that appeared to be 6 inches below the surface. Shiny chrome wheels that would nearly blind the poor passing motorist when the sun bounc...
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball News & Opinion Do the fans hate Barry Bonds as much as the media portrays?: 12 of 13

Barry Bonds is the man many baseball fans love to hate. Attend a single San Francisco ball game and you will get a feeling for what I mean. There is a game being played, but there is a distinct magnetism in the air. One cant help but find themselves glued to the left field grass when he roams the outfield. Be it love or hate...