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February 2009

Buying A Used Car? Know The Basics

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If you feel purchasing a new car is tricky, then buying a second hand car can be quite trickier. But don t fret just yet--with these guidelines to keep you on track, that used car could be one of the sweetest deals you ve ever had. It pays to be on the lookout for owners wanting to shift to a newer model, and thus wanting to sell the car of your dreams. This is where your friends and family come in. Aside from referrals, they could more or less ensure that the price is reasonable and the car s ownership history is satisfactory. Asking the Right Questions Why are the owners letting the car go. Make sure that they are not selling due to any major problems. How long have they owned the car. Given proper maintenance, a five to seven year-old car would generally be in good condition. What repairs have been done, or are currently needed. How s the mileage. The lower the mileage, the better. However, a used car with more miles could be satisfactory, too. In this case, ask about the vehicle s use. Was it a family car limited to city driving...

December 2008

Guanajuato: The Land Of Frogs

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When theme parks, beaches, scuba diving, and whale watching have lost their charm after multiple vacations to Mexico, perhaps a visit to The Land of Frogs in Central Mexico is in order. The City of Guanajuato, which is called The Crown Jewel of Mexico s colonial cities, was named The Land of Frogs by a group of indigenous people. By some accounts, the indigenous took one look at the terrain and said, Nothing but frogs could live here. Some say the indigenous found thousands of frogs in the mountainous terrain. Other accounts say it was the shape of the mountains that reminded the indigenous of frogs. Whichever account is true, Guanajuato is a place to get to know. Guanajuato earned its place in world geography when the Spanish found the surrounding mountains rich in silver deposits. In fact, at one time more than one-third of the world s silver riches were mined in Guanajuato. Though none of the usual summer vacation activities exist in Guanajuato, this city exudes history with every unsteady step you take through its cobblestone...

October 2008

Choosing A College Major

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Once you are accepted into a college and begin taking classes, the next step is to decide on a major. Most college graduates change their major several times before they finally pick one and stick to it, so it is important not to get discouraged if you have a hard time deciding right away. However, there are some factors to consider beyond your general interests when you decide the subject on which you will focus your studies. It will take a lot of research and soul-searching for you to find a good and somewhat practical match for your interests and lifelong goals. The first thing to consider when choosing a college major is what interests you the most. Some subjects are more financially lucrative than others, but there is no sense in studying a subject that will make you miserable once you begin working in your field. It is obvious that business, sales and marketing degrees tend to put you on the path toward financial wellbeing, but if you are not interested in the business world you will find that you do not enjoy your chosen career...