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SEATTLE (AP) - People are already joking it's a good thing the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation isn't charging admission for its new visitor center, which showcases Bill Gates' multibillion-dollar philanthropy, not his computers.
February 01, 2012
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BUSINESS
The Lexus CT 200h begins its second full year on sale and debuts a new external sound system for pedestrian notification that will be applied to other Lexus hybrids. Also new for this hot-looking, five-passenger, four-door hatchback is an F Sport Package.
February 01, 2012
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By MARK MAYNARD
Autoword
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BUSINESS
If you're looking for a last-minute Valentine's Day gift, don't overlook the gift of travel. The beauty of giving a trip is that you get two chances to make a lasting impression on your Significant Other: 1/ when you give the gift, and 2/ when you use the gift.
February 01, 2012
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By CARY ORDWAY
CaliforniaWeekend.com
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BUSINESS
Burlington Coat Factory is opening a Manteca store this fall in the former Mervyn's store at Mission Ridge Shopping Center.
January 28, 2012
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Dennis
Wyatt
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BUSINESS
TRACY – Technology, style and convenience all within reach.
January 25, 2012
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Vince
Rembulat
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BUSINESS
MARATHON, Fla. (AP) - Florida is marking the centennial of Henry Flagler's Over-Sea Railroad, which steamed through the Florida Keys Jan. 22, 1912, carrying residents and tourists from Miami through the once-isolated island chain to Key West for the first time ever.
January 25, 2012
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BUSINESS
You know you're getting older when you're testing a new Toyota Camry and you catch yourself saying, "This is nicely done." I almost forgot I was driving what many would consider the most boring car on sale in the United States.
January 25, 2012
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By MARK MAYNARD
Autoword
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BUSINESS
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Universal Orlando, with an eye on bolstering attendance, announced ambitious plans Wednesday for a daily interactive character parade and a nighttime light and pyrotechnics show at the theme park highlighting the company's 100 years of moviemaking.
January 25, 2012
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BUSINESS
The Kia Soul received some slight styling updates for 2012.
January 18, 2012
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Vince
Rembulat
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BUSINESS
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) - I took a deep breath, positioned my skis and shot down the hillside, whizzing through a forest of trees covered with thick, feathered layers of ice.
January 18, 2012
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The Associated Press
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BUSINESS
My wife Barbara and I have been reviewing new vehicles for more than 20 years, and since 1994, we have reviewed every new Kia model coming to the United States. Looking back over the years there is one clear trend – every new Kia model and new generation has been a significant improvement over any of the previous models.
January 18, 2012
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By BILL SCHAFFER
Auto Digest
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BUSINESS
I finished my test week in the front passenger seat of the Lincoln MKX, and it had a leavening effect to the evaluation. I was on a round-trip of four hours up and back with a fellow journalist to an event at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana.
January 18, 2012
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By MARK MAYNARD
Autoword
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BUSINESS
DETROIT (AP) - Hyundai Motor Co. on Monday unveiled an updated version of its Genesis coupe, complete with a more powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and a new look to its front end.
January 18, 2012
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The Associated Press
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BUSINESS
The Audi A3 is a study of good things in small packages.
January 18, 2012
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By MARK MAYNARD
Autoword
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BUSINESS
LOS ANGELES (AP) - In spring and fall, desert camping attracts thousands of tourists in Southern California. Joshua trees curve up out of the dry ground like spiky sculptures, and Mojave rattlesnakes sunbathe on rocks. Temperatures can peak into the triple digits.
January 18, 2012
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BUSINESS