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2011 Honda CR-Z hybrid is a sporty eco-activist
by Susan Carpenter, LA Times
Cars typically force drivers to make a choice: sporty but piggish on fuel or efficient and underwhelming.
With its 2011 CR-Z, Honda Motor Co. is playing with a new concept. It's called responsible indulgence, and Honda's debuting the idea with a two-seat "sporty hybrid coupe" that's got some spunk but doesn't force drivers to check their environmental consciences at the door. Starting at $19,200, the CR-Z offers conservationist virtues and Kardashian curves on a Kmart budget.
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Still the Most-Craved
The 2010 Honda CR-V.
The Honda CR-V is a star seller and essentially the leader in its segment. Its combination of manageable size, fuel-efficiency and versatile cargo space has made the CR-V a winner, and Honda hasn't let it wither on the vine; the CR-V receives updates for 2010.
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Continuing Its Winning Streak
The 2011 Honda Accord LX-P vs. the 2011 Toyota Camry LE.
It's an ongoing epic battle – the Honda Accord facing off against Toyota's Camry for midsize-sedan primacy. The Accord has won a metric ton of accolades throughout its life and, when compared to its most direct competitor, the Honda still comes out on top.
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Taking Control of Diabetes
Whatever your type, there’s still a way to live happy and healthy.
Diabetes mellitus poses challenges for millions of people throughout the world; characterized by high blood glucose (sugar) levels, diabetes results from a malfunction in the body’s ability to use and/or produce insulin. Whether you have or are at risk for type 1 or type 2 diabetes, there can be countless consequences for your health. Fortunately, however, modern medicine has produced various methods of coping with the disease, and even small lifestyle changes can shed some optimism on an otherwise discouraging diagnosis. Here are some ways you can learn to live with – and in some cases prevent – diabetes mellitus:
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Fall TV Preview
The top five must-watch new shows.
For some, fall means back-to-school, for others, it means beautiful foliage and sweater weather, but for us couch potatoes, fall means one thing – new shows! While old favorites return, we also get a brand new crop of shows vying for a coveted spot on our DVR. After scouring the tapes, here is a definitive list of this fall’s must-see new shows.
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Don’t Let the Summer Slip Away
Make it an endless summer by building more great memories.
The season may be winding down, but there are still plenty of activities and outings to enjoy in northern California! There’s reason to celebrate the close of the season – squeeze a little more fun out of your summer before it’s over with a visit to some concerts, festivals and fairs!
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Summer Car Care – Maintenance Tips for the Busiest Driving Season
Scheduling a service appointment can ensure happy motoring.
It’s summer time, and the weather is hot. We all know how the words to that old song go, but not everyone is as familiar with how the warmer weather can impact your car’s performance and reliability. With summer’s prime driving season upon us, it’s more important than ever to make sure your car is in tiptop shape.
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Green Cuisine
Eco-friendly eating is as easy as 1-2-3.
One of the simplest and most effective ways to go green is by adjusting your diet. That’s not to say tossing out your favorites and filling your fridge with flax and grain, it simply means making wiser choices. These three simple steps will make green eating fun and easy!
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Unscripted and Unhinged
The Art of Improv Comedy
Improvisation, a long hidden gem in the comedy world, is suddenly and rather boastfully coming to the forefront of many Hollywood productions. Shows such as HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm and STARZ’s Party Down as well as many Judd Apatow produced films like Knocked Up and The 40-Year-Old Virgin rely heavily, if not exclusively, on unscripted material.
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We Made It
Celebrate National Inventors’ Month by exploring inventions made in the USA.
We all know about Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Graham Bell, but what about those inventors who don’t often get the limelight?
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