- December 9th, 2009
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MattK has posted a new entry on: The Auto Writer
Suzuki Kizashi Word that Volkswagen is considering taking a 20% stake in Suzuki is welcome news for the beleaguered Japanese automaker, a company that has found it difficult to compete against larger,…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: Auto Trends
Earlier this week I received notification from U.S. News Autos that their Best Car for the Money awards list was published, the second year that U.S. News & World Reports had compiled their report…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayEducate
Consumer Product Safety Commission Says Toys Are Safe It has been said, “Good news travels far, but bad news travels much farther,” a maxim that applies to many areas of our lives. For one toy man…
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- December 8th, 2009
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayEducate
“Peace on earth and goodwill toward men” was the angelic declaration made two thousand years ago when Jesus was born. Unfortunately, not enough people have heeded that message of reconciliation be…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayCampusLife
That essay you’ve been working on looks and sounds really nice. You’ve put together a convincing report, have checked your spelling and grammar, and you’ve cited multiple sources. Un…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: The Auto Writer
One of my biggest beefs about the Chevy Volt project is that the car will be built in low volumes and priced north of $40,000. Neither of these points can take away from the fact that the Volt could b…
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- December 7th, 2009
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayCampusLife
Zuckerberg reveals important changes coming your way The December 1st announcement by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg that his wildly popular social networking site has reached the 350 million user m…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayEducate
Overnight delivery can handle late gift buying With just over two weeks to go, Christmas will soon be here. But that also means that gifts should be purchased, wrapped, and sent well in advance of the…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: The Auto Writer
From a purely strategic point of view, the possible linking of French automaker Peugeot with Japanese car manufacturer Mitsubishi seems sensible. Both companies need a strategic partner in order to re…
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- December 6th, 2009
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MattK has posted a new entry on: The Article Writer
Sample planning calendar to help you succeed in 2010 Forgive me if I appear to be blowing past Christmas with this article. That’s certainly not my intention. Instead, I thought I’d stimul…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayEducate
A new year is nearly upon us and for many business owners putting 2009 in their rear view mirror cannot happen soon enough. 2008 had its own challenges, but 2009? I think that it will take several yea…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayCampusLife
Long Island, New York’s Hofstra University isn’t exactly a powerhouse when it comes to college football. The Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) program – formerly known as 1-AA –…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: Auto Trends
Yet Another Win For Ford Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 4x4 of the Year Winner Ford’s specialty F-150 SVT Raptor truck has caught the attention of a lot of enthusiasts as well as Petersen’s 4-Wheel…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: The Auto Writer
Ford begins accepting reservations for 2011 Fiesta 2011 Ford Fiesta It is still more than six months from being released, but that hasn’t stopped the Ford Motor Company from keeping the buzz bui…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: WordJourney
Kudos to The Salvation Army for going where not enough Christian organizations decide to tread: the world-renowned Christian organization founded by William Booth in 1865 in England is shining a brig…
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- December 5th, 2009
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayEducate
For the Week of: Sunday December 06, 2009 FLORIDA FOR CHRISTMAS Why not? You can visit Disney World, Epcot Center, Universal Studios, warm beaches and so much more. Your family would hav…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayCampusLife
College Planning Tip for the Week of: Sunday December 06, 2009 CLEP Testing / Some Holiday Shopping Consider taking and preparing for the Advanced Placement Exams…
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- December 3rd, 2009
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MattK has posted a new entry on: The Auto Writer
The press days for the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show are now over, which means that from today through Sunday, December 13th, Southern Californians will be visiting the L.A. Coliseum to see what all the…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayEducate
Used car retailer CarMax offers timely advice Winter weather has been breaking out in some areas of the country recently with much of the nation expected to be within its icy grip in January and Febru…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayCampusLife
Right now, millions of college students are finishing up the fall semester, with some taking exams this week or next. Soon, one half of the academic year will have drawn to a close, giving students a…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: Auto Trends
2011 Kia Sorento Kia Motors is waging a friendly battle with its former rival and current business partner, Hyundai Motors. Both Korean automakers have been defying industry trends and are selling mor…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: The Auto Writer
Academy Awards of Cars 2010 Ford Taurus ICOTY Winner Most auto industry awards today are given to vehicles based on engineering, technology, environmental, and design factors, but when it comes to the…
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- December 2nd, 2009
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayEducate
A base Chevy Camaro or nicely loaded Hyundai Sonata can be had for about the same amount of money the average college student owes for his or her education upon graduation. An organization called the…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayCampusLife
Many years have gone by since Muslim terrorists flew a pair of jetliners into the twin World Trade Center towers on September 11, 2001. In addition to murdering thousands of people, destroying several…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: The Auto Writer
The 3dCarbon/FSWerks 2011 Fiesta uses the built-in energy of Ford's European styling and the rock-solid foundation of its powertrain to springboard to the next level of street authority. When you…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: Auto Trends
Fluidic sculpture new design language for Hyundai models 2011 Hyundai Sonata On Wednesday at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai Motors rolled out the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, the sixth generation of…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: The Auto Writer
Fritz Henderson firing on eve of show stuns automotive world Today is one of those days I know will be filled with more press information than I can possibly manage. Yesterday afternoon I waded throug…
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- December 1st, 2009
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayEducate
When is the best time for you to sell your business? Answer: whenever you feel like it. Seriously, you may want to do a few things first before putting your business on the market, namely ensuring tha…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayCampusLife
Make no mistake about it: college jobs are scarce with many schools having cut back on hiring. Notably, quite a few businesses in the vicinity of even well trafficked college campuses are struggling,…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: WordJourney
For God so loved the world! For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The…
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- November 30th, 2009
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MattK has posted a new entry on: The Article Writer
Are you an independent contractor or an employee? Raise your hand if you’re an independent contractor. Good. That’s a significant number of my readers. Now raise your hand if you think tha…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: Auto Trends
Los Angeles Auto Show to be held December 4-13, 2009 This week, the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show will begin, with press days scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday followed by the public show on Friday ru…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayCampusLife
College football is big time business at quite a few schools, a cash generator that brings in enough money to fund most of the other money losing athletic programs out there. Only men’s and wome…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: The Auto Writer
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Just like a kid who can’t wait to unwrap his gifts on Christmas morning, GM has been revealing its latest offerings ahead of their official auto show debuts. The most recent…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayEducate
Tens of millions of consumers today are facing financial difficulties ranging from late payments on their utility bills to foreclosure on their homes. Job loss, illness, overspending, and other proble…
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- November 29th, 2009
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MattK has posted a new entry on: The Auto Writer
Toyota could use a PR makeover. Toyota responds to criticism by sending out the PR clowns. Big mistake. Few Americans under the age of 40 remember when Toyota vehicles were viewed as cheap, poorly mad…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayCampusLife
Let’s face it: there is just so much time in the day for you to be active online. MySpace, Digg, Reddit, Propeller, StumbleUpon, Twitter, Facebook, and others beckon, but when it comes to social…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayEducate
Online Retailers Gear Up For Cyber Monday Onslaught Beginning in the wee hours of this morning, web servers around the world will be stretched to their limits. Today is Cyber Monday, the web’s v…
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- November 28th, 2009
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayCampusLife
College Planning Tip for the Week of: Sunday November 29, 2009 Doing a Quick Checklist! Start the December Month by Reviewing a Checklist of Prior Tasks Your college appli…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayEducate
For the Week of: Sunday November 29, 2009 LET’S DO SOME SKIING THIS HOLIDAY What could be a welcome holiday treat for the family? How about some skiing the remote mountai…
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- November 27th, 2009
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayEducate
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may have a wonderful Christmas gift for your business this holiday season: a tax credit. Tax credits come in handy as they are subtracted from the taxes you owe, eff…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayCampusLife
The following information was sourced from Paying for College Without Going Broke: 2010 Edition by Kalman A. Chany (Random House / Princeton Review Books). Just the other day I spoke with a father wh…
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- November 26th, 2009
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MattK has posted a new entry on: Auto Trends
Last week, General Motors officially announced that the 2011 Buick Regal would be added to the Buick line up next Spring, a four cylinder model based on the Opel Insignia. Slotting below the Buick LaC…
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- November 25th, 2009
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MattK has posted a new entry on: The Auto Writer
I’m taking a break from The Auto Writer until Monday so that I might enjoy time with my family, to show thankfulness to God for His many mercies, and to tie up several loose ends. The holiday se…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayEducate
Today is Thanksgiving, an important national holiday for Americans. Though technically a secular celebration, the day was set aside to give thanks to God for all of His abundant blessings over the cou…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayCampusLife
The college football season comes to an unofficial end this weekend, but in reality the following weekend will be the final game for some teams. Then again, the Army/Navy classic has been moved to Dec…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: WordJourney
Recently, while rushing back from walking my dogs – so I could shower quickly, eat breakfast, race through my devotions, and tackle the days emails, articles, posts and projects sitting before me &…
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- November 24th, 2009
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MattK has posted a new entry on: The Auto Writer
I was tweeting away on Twitter yesterday when the news came in: Koenigsegg, the Swedish exotic car manufacturer, decided not to purchase Saab after all. Apparently, General Motors management was surpr…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: Auto Trends
The following is an older review of the Saab line, first published in 2008 and presented herein as a tribute to the Swedish automotive brand. The European premium car market is dominated by several br…
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MattK has posted a new entry on: SayCampusLife
2010 Edition of Popular Reference Book Is Out Recently, I reported that there are now 58 universities charging at least $50,000 annually to students or if the $40,000 threshold seems more reasonable,…
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