AAA... everything you see between the covers of "Car & Travel" is what you get..
All Things Automotive... museums, parts sources, racing, even finance and insurances.
Autobytel... pricing, specifications, safety data, manufacturer incentives and vehicle reviews.
Automotive Learning Online... illustrations of various systems appear alongside text.
Automotive Repair... info available to the pros , techies, do-it-yourselfers and consumers.
Autos... every make, every location ... new, used ... buying, selling ... it is all here.
AutoShop... and imagine being able to email the experts about your car problems.
AutoSite... fact sheets, value reports, repairs/maintenance, insurance quotes, and financing.
AutoWeb... purchase requests, showroom, insurance and financing, and car reviews.
Blue Book... tracks the trade-in values of used cars, and the prices for particular models.
Car Center... dealer invoice prices, ownership costs, used auto values, best leases, and more.
Cars.com... no showroom; best for consumers who've already decided on a particular model.
CarsDirect... guarantees a price, then links the buyer to a dealership for the paperwork.
CarPoint... if you pick one type of car, it lists similar models for comparison, also dealer links.
Classic Cars... they don't make 'em like they used to ... look back when cars had character.
CrashTest... evaluates the risk of various injuries for particular models of automobiles.
DealDeal.com... where you always get the best deals buying cars at auction on the Internet.
Edmunds... publisher offers a wealth of free information to car buyers and sellers.
Family Car... gives a good idea of what goes on under your vehicle's skin.
iMotors.com... you select the car or truck you are interested in buying or leasing You then will be asked to provide them with your contact information They then forward your inquiry to the iMotors representative at one of their certified automotive retailers Within 24 hours you will be contacted to confirm your vehicle selection and receive a firm, competitive price quote If you like the price and it's the vehicle you want, just schedule a time to see it and complete your purchase or lease. Could buying a car be easier?
Insurance Online - shop for & compare quotes from the nation's leading insurance companies.
Repair Guide... a site to help people track down what might be wrong with their cars.
Ride&Drive... industry updates, road tests, buyer's guide, auto show, and design disasters.
VHR - VIN traces used car's history - was it totalled, rebuilt, vandalized, relabeled, a cab?
Yahoo... the usual plus online auction of used cars ... also message boards and chat rooms.
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10. Your tinted windows are also known as Hefty Garbage Bags.
9. The car reaches its optimum speed when going downhill.
8. The hi-tech stereo system often requires a new needle.
7. Rear-view mirror says, "Objects in Mirror Are Better Than This Piece of Junk."
6. The odometer on the dashboard is not as sophisticated as the everyday abacus.
5. Traffic Watch warns other drivers what highway you're taking.
4. The sticker on the windshield says, "Batteries Not Included."
3. You fill up the tank with Unleaded Coals.
2. You can only go to restaurants that offer Valet Pushing.
1. When you pass hitchhikers, they put their thumbs down.

THE GOLDBERG AIR CONDITIONER

The three Goldberg brothers, Norman, Hiram, and Max invented and developed the first automobile air-conditioner. On July 17th, 1946, the temperature in Detroit was 97º. The three brothers walked into old man Henry Ford's office and sweet-talked his secretary into telling him that three gentlemen were there with the most exciting innovation in the auto industry since the electric starter.

Henry was curious and invited them into his office. They refused and instead asked that he come out to the parking lot to their car. They persuaded him to get into the car, which was about 130º - turned on the air-conditioner and cooled the car off immediately.

The old man got very excited and invited them back to the office, where he offered them three million dollars for the patent. The brothers refused saying they would settle for two million but they wanted the recognition by having a label "The Goldberg Air-Conditioner" on the dashboard of each car that it was installed in.

Now old man Ford was more than just a little bit Anti-Semitic, and there was no way he was going to put the Goldberg name on two million Ford cars. They haggled back and forth for about two hours and finally agreed on four million dollars and that just their first names would be shown.

And so, even today, all Ford air-conditioners show on the controls, the names "Norm, Hi, & Max".

Advice Sisters... some of the things that make dating horrible, tolerable, and great!
Ask Dr. Ruth... her opinion on national and international matters ... her specialty, I'm sure..
American Singles... since valentine's day 1994, with 125,000 active members ... it claims.
Asia Friend Finder... considering how many Chinese there are, who needs an engine?
Friend Finder... age range 18 to 99 ... and you can create your own free personal ad there.
Adult Friend Finder... name speaks for itself ... know what I mean? ... be careful here.
BreakUp Girl... from the female perspective, excellent site for relationship advice.
Cupid's Network... plenty of interesting links exclusively for singles ... looks interesting.
Great Expectations... members receive personal videos, current photography and extensive profiles, all to help you find your perfect match. Note: this one is not free but what it it they say about price ... "you get what you pay for?"
Love Caluclator... you'll find out what the chances for you and your dream partner are.
Match.com - you know that Tom Buckley and Terri Muir met on this matchmaking service.
Sports Friend Finder... from archery to xiangqi (Chinese chess) ... friends are waiting.
Out Personals... similar to "adult friend finder" only more so ... adult? ... be doubly careful.
Personals... sweaty palms, a racing heart, a quiver in the voice ... stop here for assistance.
Singles Coach... coaching, support, and education for healthy relationships in your life.
Singles With Scruples... caters to singles with "character, integrity, and service to others."
SocialNet... just answer a few simple questions and you're linked to people you click with.

You're about to become another online dating success story, provided you can make a smooth, suave, and even occasionally sophisticated transition from email exchanges to that first face-to-face date. Here are a few tips to help you make a successful romantic transition:

1. Women like to feel secure in the early stages of dating, regardless of where their dates originate. The ability to set the pace of the getting-to-know-you process is reassuring to them.

2. Although the Internet has changed the way singles find each other, in many ways dating has remained traditional.

3. The first phone call is a test for connection and chemistry, and it means everything to the future of the relationship.

4. Finally, it all comes down to the date. The good news is that almost everyone is a little nervous on a first date, so cut yourself a break. Keep the first date simple, easy, and short. Grab a cup of coffee or lunch and just be your genuinely charming and irresistible self.