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Thanksgiving Travels
By Jim MacPherson Thanksgiving has a special meaning in our family. Forget "Over the river and through the woods…" My wife was born on Thanksgiving Day, which means the holiday takes on added significance for us. As a result, we generally...Tags: Festive Events, Automotive Equipment, High School Sports, Holiday Vacations, Football
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Ford F-350
I found the Ford F-350 to be big and intimidating, though once behind the wheel, it drove easily enough. Still this is a lot of truck. Just getting in and out is a daunting task. Even with the running boards, getting in was a steep climb up. I’...Tags: Travel, Ford
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Tips for keeping your car like new
By Mar Jennings We’ve all been there—that messy, dusty, grimy car that sits in our driveway screaming for a wash. Oh what to do? A dirty car is without a doubt unpleasant to see. If you’re like me you’ll try not to notice...Tags: Car Tires, Automotive Equipment, Career and Workplace, Vehicles, Nature
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Daytrippers: Whale Watch
FOX CTThe Privateer IV is docked in Gloucester, Massachusetts, one of the oldest seaports in the country. It is a high speed vessel, owned by 7 Seas Whale Watch and, every summer, visitors flock to it's decks to travel out into the open waters in hopes of...Tags: Human Interest, Connecticut, Chesapeake Bay, Nature, Maine
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Look who's 70!
By Deb Acord
CTW Features
The first Jeep, made in 1941 by the Willys-Overland Company in response to the U.S. military's call for a new light reconnaissance vehicle, was a quarter-ton, four-wheel-drive machine. It was practical, plain and had a...Tags: Wars and Interventions, Tools and Hardware, U.S. Military, Journalism, Vehicles
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Summer Road Trip Checklist
Please do not reuse this story without the permission of Content that Works. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Most of us spent at least one summer vacation crowded into a station wagon, minivan or SUV, passing the time playing car-spotting games and...Tags: Car Tires, Economy, Business and Finance, Automotive Equipment, Electrical Appliance, Tire Change
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Daytrippers: Sheffield Island Lighthouse
FOX CTThe Sheffield Island Lighthouse has stood steadfast for more than 140 years, a symbol of Connecticut's rich maritime history. Built in 1868, this structure is nearly identical to other nearby lighthouses in Greenwich and Noank. "It's one of six...Tags: Human Interest, Connecticut, WTIC, South Norwalk, Greenwich
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Gas Busters
There's a secret weapon to fight the rising cost of gas. Look in the mirror. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features No matter what kind of vehicle you own, the best way to minimize pain at the pump is to maximize your car's fuel efficiency. You can do this...Tags: Phil McGraw, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Petroleum Industry, Health and Medical Professionals, Gasoline Industry
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Rush Hour Driving
Rush Hours Shackled by Gridlock A recent survey concluded that drivers commuting within urban areas that experience the greatest rush-hour gridlock spend a full month out of every year sitting in traffic. According to the annual National Traffic...Tags: Public Transportation, New York, Commuting, Transportation, Travel
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Should I consider having a destination wedding?
First you have to decide if it will just be the two of you or if you are planning to invite friends and family. If you go the first route you have to ask yourself if it is going to crush your loved ones to not be a part of your special day. If you plan to...Tags: Human Interest, Marriage, Honeymooning, Family, Travel
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Destination: Marriage
Special to CTgetsMarried.comSome couples fantasize about getting married under a waterfall in Costa Rica, on the pink sands of Bermuda, or in a castle in Spain. They picture the gorgeous backdrops that such a locale provides and don’t want to pose in front of a painted...Tags: Human Interest, Hotels and Accommodations, Phoenix (Maricopa, Arizona), Family, American Airlines, Inc.
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