Traveling with animals isn’t easy. Animals can become car sick just like people, and other animals become increasingly agitated the longer they are out of a familiar environment. The bumps, sounds and frequent stopping can really stress an animal out when you are traveling with them by car; and with no other animal is this more true than with cats.
I remember traveling from North Carolina to New York with a cat when I was in college, and all I can say is that it was the LONGEST 10 hours of my life. On subsequent trips, the cat (which belonged to Read the Rest…

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I have never had the occasion to use jumper cables to start my car; and quite frankly, the idea of using jumper cables makes me incredibly nervous. However, knowing how to jump start your car is always a good idea. Even if you don’t have a problem with your vehicle, you may come across someone who needs your help, and wouldn’t it be nice to be able to offer it? That being said, the following video provides excellent automotive advice in easy-to-understand terms:

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Wear a Helmet: Some states do not require motorcyclists to wear a helmet. However, it is in the best interest of a motorcyclist to protect their head while riding in the event that they fall off of their bike.
Wear Protective Gear: When you are riding on a motorcycle, your entire body is exposed to whatever debris may fly up at you from other motorists or because of the weather, etc. This is why it is important to wear high-quality riding gear. Additionally, proper riding gear may protect you in the event that you fall or are involved in a collision.
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The other day, I happened to be stopped at a red light when I heard sirens approaching from somewhere behind me. Normally, I would use my turn signal and get over to the far right side of the road, but I used my better judgment and simply stayed put as did most of the other people around me. I say “most” because at the very last minute as the ambulance was passing us cautiously on the right hand side, the light also happened to turn green. One woman in a small car who was sitting first in line at the Read the Rest…

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How many of us actually know and understand what is under the hood of our cars? Sure, we have no problem driving around or understanding how to turn the key to start the engine in our vehicles, but it pays to familiarize yourself with some of the inner workings of your vehicle this way if you find yourself in a bit of an automotive bind, you’ll at least be in a better position to determine what is wrong with your vehicle. Check out the following video from Expert Village:

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According to About.com, the following are five questions you should always ask when you are getting ready to purchase a car from a private seller. To see the full article, click here.
5 Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Car from a Private Seller:

How many miles are on the odometer? To avoid wasting your time, ask this question before you even set up an appointment to meet with the seller. If they tell you that the car has over 200k miles on it, you may think twice before making that appointment OR it may give you a considerable amount of Read the Rest…

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Tonight, we had our first snowfall (well, mostly sleet), and as I was sitting at a traffic light waiting to go to the grocery store, I calmly watched as a motorist tried to make a left turn going too fast and subsequently skidded out of control for a harrowing three seconds. Luckily for him/her, there weren’t any pedestrians on the sidewalk where they happened to skid; otherwise, I’m pretty sure I would have been a witness to a horrific accident.
Idiot.
It still burns me to think that even when it is SLEETING out, people don’t have the common sense to slow Read the Rest…

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According to an article published in pjstar.com, despite the fact that 2009 has been one of the least productive years for the Belvidere plant since it opened in 1965, workers are hopeful.
Erich Merkle of www.autoconomy.com is predicting that 2010 will be a busier year:
Merkle predicts that U.S. auto sales will grow from about 10 million vehicles this year to 12.5 million in 2011. That’s a solid growth rate, but still nowhere close to the 17 million sold in 2005 and 16.5 million in 2006. [source]
Currently, the assembly plant has approximately 2,600 people who work  in two shifts to assemble the Read the Rest…

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For a long time now, Volvos have been known to be reputable, solid and safe vehicles. Besides making featured cameos in movies such as Twilight, it would seem as if Volvo has some exciting and ambitious future plans, the major one being a 100 percent fully powered electric car in the shape of the Volvo C30. According to an article published by Motor Authority:
The electric C30 is like any other regular C30, however, driving the front wheels is an electric motor housed under the bonnet, just like the engine in a conventional car. One of the priorities within the project was to Read the Rest…

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Winter time is upon us, and many of us will find that when we are ready to leave for work in the morning, our car door locks will be frozen. So what should you do? Take a look at the following video by Expert Village for a few pointers:

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