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With a long, deep freeze stretching from south Texas to Canada and from Montana through New England, North Americans are shivering and observing some chill-generated phenomena. While most of these occurrences are not good news —accidents, stalled planes, trains and automobiles, frozen appliances and mechanisms, power down and other mishaps … Read More
Snow chains just not doing it for you? Well, here’s an upgrade: Track N Go ($25,000), a way to add tank treads to your truck in fifteen minutes. Basically, you slap ‘em on over your tires, and suddenly you’ll be able to off-road in the winter. Or navigate the city … Read More
The BMW 535i provides a smooth, stable ride that spoils the driver with a feeling of exceptional control. But its xDrive? In the past I’ve questioned the need for all-wheel drive in the city. It adds weight, creating a need for more power, fuel and hence expense. However, this weekend … Read More
You dropped 50 bucks on a bottle of Grey Goose. You pre-chilled your glasses and you hunted all over town for those Spanish olives. So why, oh master mixologist, does your vodka martini taste like crap? The answer: It was those three-month-old ice cubes in your filthy freezer. Good bartenders … Read More
