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October 21. 2009
News and reviews on new motor vehicles
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2010 Ford
Mustang V6
Coupe
Premium
by
K athleen C arr
T he 2010 Ford M ustang was
s ig n ific a n tly u p g ra d e d w ith
subtle exterior changes that re­
sult in a slight m odernization of
th e c u r r e n t r e tr o M u sta n g
b o d y w o rk . T he in te rio r is a
more night-and-day difference.
The overall design is familiar,
but the m aterials are richer, the
panel fits are tighter and the
sw itchgear is now more ergo­
n o m ic a lly an d a e sth e tic a lly
pleasing. M ustangs are quieter
and m ore refined than the pre­
v ious m odels. T he M ustang
has been in production for 45
years..
It com es standard with a 4.0-
liter V6 that produces 210 horse­
pow er and 240 pound-feet of
torque. It's coupled to a stan­
dard five-speed m anual or op­
tio n a l fiv e -s p e e d a u to m atic
transm ission. Standard equip­
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Dear Deanna!
My brother is dating a girl that is
using him. She’s pretty and that’s
why my brother runs after her
like a sick dog. It really bothers
me to see this. He acts as if he has
to do everything for her, do what
she says and can’t think for him­
self. I've seen her out with guys
and she talks on the phone to
several of my male friends but
she claims it’s innocent. I don’t
believe her especially after seeing
her in the club with a guy. How
do I expose her and her lies? --
Temia; Sacram ento, Calif.
DearTemia:
If your brother wants to be a mat
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that’s walked all over, there’s not
much you can do to change it.
Obviously h e’s content being
used and sharing his girlfriend.
The best you can do is give him
advice to be cautious, pay atten­
tion to the signs and be clear of his
expectations in his relationship.
If he chooses to ignore the words
of wisdom, sit back and be ready
to support him when she takes
him to the cleaners, hurts him and
bleeds him dry.
ton, Texas
stay because he takes care of me
but there’s no love. I’m at the
point where 1 feel he views me as
his personal maid. The verbal
abuse is too much but I can’t
seem to break away. What should
I do? —Jasm ine: C hicago
No Increase for
Social Security
Dear Bachelor:
You put yourself in this situation
by playing the relationship game.
If you don't want them asking for
more then you need to stop act­
ing like a boyfriend and treat
these women as around the way
girls. In other words, if you’re a
recreational dater giving your
body to all and heart to none, then
let them know. Yes, tell them
that you’re using them, you don’t
want anything serious and you
have more than one girlfriend.
This will make your life easy and
simple because once they hear
the real truth, they’ll slam you
and keep searching for a real man.
Dear Jasmine:
But second
stimulus check
possible
You’re in the middle of a serious
time bomb that’s going to ex­
plode and you'll be the one hurt.
This is a relationship of conve­
nience and your man gets all the
benefits
and you get nothing but
Dear Deanna!
(A P) — There will be no cost-
stress. If you’re seeking a future
I’m a bachelor that actively dates
heart attack, nervous breakdown of-living increase for more than
and I’m tired of women trying to
and severe weight loss, then stay 50 million Social Security recipi­
change me. 1 go into relationships
for the ride. If you’re interested ents next year, the first year with­
being honest and direct. After a
in good health, peace and respect out a raise since autom atic ad­
while, these women want more
then raise your standards, love justm ents were adopted in 1975.
than I’m willing to give. I don’t
yourself, find a new love and
B la m e f a llin g c o n s u m e r
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it makes me mad when they ac­ I’m close to an emotional break­ keep it moving.
prices. By law, cost-of-living
cuse me of leading them on, cheat­ down. My boyfriend is causing Ask Deanna is written by Deanna adjustm ents are pegged to in­
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I
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also
cheating
too.
I
me? —Travis the Bachelor; H ous­
T he O bam a adm inistration,
m eanwhile, is pursuing a differ­
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