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Spring Car Care
The right service for the season.
Spring has sprung and it’s time to give your car a thorough refresh before road trip season starts. Winter weather can take a severe toll on your ride, but some basic maintenance can have it feeling like new before you know it.
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Now on DriveLiveTV: 2012 Ford Hybrid Vehicles
Contemporary hybrids that cut gas consumption, not performance or conveniences, make any Ford hybrid your go-to green vehicle.
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Vehicle Preview: The 2013 Ford Mustang
The best Mustang ever.
Almost 50 years after its inception, the Ford Mustang – the founding nameplate of the “pony-car” segment – continues to evolve in exciting ways. The 2013 Ford Mustang undergoes a refresh that honors the model’s heritage while delivering what Ford calls “a sleek representation of modern raw power.” The Mustang team held fast to a design philosophy summed up in the phrase: “Build on excellence.” The result is the 2013 Ford Mustang, a synthesis of fresh styling enhancements, powertrain upgrades and technology advancements that raise this performance icon to new heights.
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Vehicle Preview: The 2013 Ford Escape
The rebirth of a bestseller.
Since its introduction in 2001, more than two million Ford Escape SUVs have been sold, making the Escape America’s best-selling SUV. Following a stem-to-stern redesign, the new 2013 Ford Escape builds on the nameplate’s rock-solid reputation for versatility, dependability and value with sleeker styling, greater interior space and a pair of EcoBoost engines set to deliver class-leading fuel economy.
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Batting a Thousand
Actors who were nearly professional athletes.
Making it to the top of any profession takes a lot of drive and hard work; this is why it comes as no surprise that many of Hollywood’s most successful actors almost made it to the top of the sports world, but ended up turning in their uniforms for costumes. While names like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Terry Bradshaw and Andre the Giant are well-known athletes turned actors, here are some with athletic backgrounds that might surprise you.
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Headache-Inducing Foods
Try avoiding these common triggers.
From tension headaches to migraines, there are many varieties of head-pounding pain. And although several different triggers may be to blame, like stress and allergies, some experts believe that certain foods can cause headaches in some people. "It is not unusual at all for food to trigger migraines or other types of headaches," says Noah Rosen, MD, Director of the Headache Institute at North Shore-LIJ Health System in Long Island, New York.
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Linda Reinold Sinclair - Scholarship Fundraiser
Buy Your Ticket Now!
Raffle for a 2012 Harley Davidson Road King.
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Sign up for Some Fun in New England
Join a local club or organization and fill your calendar with events and activities.
The New England region offers plenty of social clubs for you to get involved in, no matter what your personal interests. Whether you enjoy playing a challenging game of chess or exploring the roads of Vermont on your bike, share your passion with old and new friends alike.
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Ford Focus Named “Connected Car of the Year”
Connected World magazine honors the Focus for its user-friendly technology.
Since its debut in 2011, the 2012 Ford Focus has been winning awards left and right. In addition to being named to Car and Driver’s “10Best” list and Automobile magazine’s “All Stars,” the Focus was recently named “Connected Car of the Year 2012” by Connected World magazine.
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Ford Honored for Supporting Women in Business
WBENC recognizes the automaker as a great partner for female entrepreneurs.
The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) recently named Ford Motor Company as one of America’s top corporations for its support of women-owned suppliers. The honor, part of WBENC’s 13th annual listing of America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises, is the only national award that recognizes corporations for world-class programs that level the playing field for women’s business enterprises. Ford is now the first automaker to have earned the award.
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The Top 10 Happiest Jobs
Did your occupation make the list?
Last year, Forbes.com featured a report by the National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago ranking the “happiest” jobs. Some may surprise you, and of course, there are exceptions to every rule. Nevertheless, the list is worth checking out.
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Choose Your Food Wisely
Strange side effects from every day foods.
You already know that eating ice cream too fast causes brain freeze, but there are plenty of other foods, like grapefruit, carrots and coffee, that can also cause some rather interesting after effects.
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“Keep America Beautiful” Month
Volunteer in your area and help keep the country beautiful.
With warmer weather on the way, it’s the perfect time to clean up your yard, street or neighborhood. April is Keep America Beautiful Month, and there are many ways to get your family and friends involved.
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Eco-friendly Baby Products
Go green with these items for your little one.
Parents have a lot to consider when buying items for their new baby, and more and more moms and dads are choosing eco-friendly products. Synthetic toys can contain harsh chemicals, and disposable products (like diapers) take their toll on the environment. If you want to go green with your baby, check out these gems:
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