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GPS devices that stand out from the pack

Oct. 12, 2008
A few devices stand out from the crowd by offering some unique features, from novelties to advanced navigation tools. Mio Knight Rider GPS Cnet rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 (very good) The good: Features the original voice of KITT from the TV show and has...
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch