Following a healthy eating plan doesn’t mean eating the same dish every day. In fact, as the seasons change, so should your meals and their ingredients, as each season offers a unique variety of fresh produce. A fresh boost of nutrients is especially important during winter, when nearly half of Americans admit they feel less […]
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Winter Warmers
Winter brings shorter days, longer nights and lower temperatures. There are few things more comforting than coming in from the cold to a house filled with the intoxicating smells of homemade bread and a pot of soup. The beauty of most soups and stews is that you put them together, cover and forget until you […]
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2015 Kia Soul EV
Model Tested: 2015 Kia Soul EV Engine: electric motor, 109 horsepower 210 lb-ft torque Transmission: 1-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 120/City—92/Highway—105/Combined Base Price: $33,700 As Tested: $34,625 Performance: Good acceleration 0-60 mph approximately 12 seconds Lots of torque 27kWh Lithium Ion Polymer battery Minimal road noise Easy to park Excellent city commuter car Low center […]
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Purpose Boutique Launches Branded Dress Line
Purpose Boutique, a Bremerton-based women’s clothing and accessories boutique and online retailer, has launched its first branded empowerment dress line. The dress line is designed to flatter most body types and is made in the United States by survivors of injustice. “Purpose will attempt what no one else has done successfully at a scale large […]
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2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Model Tested: 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Power Hardtop Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 167 horsepower 140 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission rear-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 21/City—28/Highway—24/Combined Base Price: $29,450 As Tested: $32,935 Performance: Strong engine Good acceleration Excellent gearbox, short, precise throws Good clutch Passably smooth ride for a sports car Super nimble and responsive […]
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2014 Lexus GX460
Model Tested: 2014 Lexus GX460 Luxury Engine: 4.6-liter V-8, 301 horsepower 329 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission four-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 15/City—20/Highway—17/Combined Base Price: $60,715 As Tested: $62,770 Performance: Very solid, confidence-inspiring chassis Smooth, reasonably powerful V-8 Rear air suspension with auto load leveling Adaptive Variable Suspension Driver selected shock absorber settings 6500 pound towing […]
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Learn Gardening with Valley Nursery Classes
If you’ve thought about taking on new gardening projects this year but are not sure where to start, gardening classes can offer you just the right boost — you can learn from the experts and walk away with ideas for your own garden. Here’s a lineup of classes offered this year (2015) by Valley Nursery. […]
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2015 Toyota Avalon
Model Tested: 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 gas with Hybrid Synergy electric motor, 200 horsepower Transmission: CVT automatic transmission front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 40/City—39/Highway—40/Combined Base Price: $41,400 As Tested: $44,160 Performance: Seamless blend of gas and hybrid power Good off the line acceleration Smooth, comfortable freeway ride characteristics EV, ECO, and Sport modes […]
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2015 GMC Yukon
Model Tested: 2015 GMC Yukon 4WD SLT Engine: 5.3-liter V-8 gas, 355 horsepower 383 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission four-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 16/City—22/Highway—18/Combined Base Price: $57,735 As Tested: $64,520 Performance: Muscular, powerful Trailer towing mode Trailer brake controller 7,300 pound GVW rating Locking rear differential Good electric power steering Strong four-wheel disc brakes Respectable […]