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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Our next generation: Are things getting better or worse?: 10 of 202
We live in an age of overwhelming possibilities. In modern medicine we have cured plagues which at one time killed millions. In a technological way we have harnessed the power of the atom, explored the deepest parts of our oceans and examined distant celestial objects. We live in a time where knowledge and education are avail... More..
Autos > Auto Body Repair How to know if you need that expensive car repair: 1 of 19
Every vehicle on the road today requires maintenance. For many this means letting someone else do the work for you. But how can you be sure that you are not being scammed? How do you know if you are paying too much?These days you can find almost anything on the Internet. This includes assistance in locating reputable repair f... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Breach: 5 of 18
Inspired by the true story of a rogue F.B.I agent who was single handedly responsible for the greatest security breach in the history of the U.S. This movie stars Chris Cooper, Ryan Phillippe, and Laura Linney. This movie was not what I expected. There is very little action. The plot line at first appears to be dragging, but ... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety 'Crash-course' in driving with a manual transmission: 1 of 3
Do you fear your daily commute? Does your pulse quicken as you approach the stop sign at the top of the hill? We've all been there. For many the prospect of driving a manual transmission is daunting. This is of course an irrational fear. I have only ever bought cars with manual transmissions. At first I stalled at every red l... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy Why diesel cars get better gas mileage: 2 of 5
The latest Volkswagen advertisements claim their diesel engine cars can achieve 1000K's per tank of fuel. That is an impressive and prov en claim. Why, though, do diesels get so much more mileage per tank when compared to gasoline engines? There are two main reasons one is the fuel itself and the other is the principles on wh... More..
Entertainment > Movie News & Previews Movie predictions: Ocean's Thirteen: 5 of 11
Ocean's eleven was a brilliantly entertaining movie. The way that George Clooney and Brad Pitt played off each other was enthralling. The whole movie had a very cool feel to it, never taking itself to seriously. Oceans Twelve, was just entertaining. The plot was not quite as well laid out, but definitely worth seeing.The idea... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy Does fuel economy translate into less air pollutants?: 5 of 8
Fuel economy has become a catch phrase these days, a subject everyone seems to have an opinion on and a political tool used to vault prospective leaders above their peers. The following is a list of facts we all know:-SUV's use more fuel than cars-A properly maintained vehicle uses fuel more efficiently-Driving faster uses mo... More..
Autos > Engine Repair Engine troubleshooting: Engine won't start: 4 of 6
There are far to many causes to list them all. The most common are a weak battery, bad starter, loose wire connections, blown fuses, or you ran out of fuel.When you turn the ignition key check to see if all the warning lights are illuminating. Check if your head lights come on. If not probably the battery. You could attempt t... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reviews: Arcade Fire: 8 of 10
Arcade Fire are somewhat of a rarity these days. Too many bands today make do with,at best, mediocre music, due to looks,or the success of a members previous band. Along comes Arcade Fire, a group with several actual musicians. Their album Funeral was incredible, unique, stylish and much needed in a world inundated by Justin ... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: Nissan Maxima: 5 of 5
My goal was to find a reliable, comfortable and entertaining car for my wife and I to use everyday. I searched high and low through the bowels of the car market, used car dealerships. I was earnestly looking far a car that had not been salvaged after a wreck. Finally I found what would become my car.That was in 2002, and ever... More..