If you are ready to chuck your rat-race career for something in the boondocks, take inspiration from Life 2.0, by FORBES Publisher Rich Karlgaard.

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Collisions with other cars can send you flying and if you have the game set for realistic damage, it can also end your race.

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You are on the bike for most of a race, so the majority of your training time is spent there, too.

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The results didn't disturb his conclusion that fourth-quartile speedsters are not the best place to put your money, although the order of finish for the race changed a bit.

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"He really was a soldier for social justice, and it didn't matter to him your race, creed, color, level of ability, sexual orientation -- he had a heart big enough to love and accept all, " she said.

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Next, after an upgrade of tires or paint, and a quick visit to Doc Hudson, your crew chief, the ride turns into a thrilling race for Piston Cup glory.

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Talking About The Internet there has been a technological breakthrough that could add a surprising new player to the race of who will provide the principal "pipe" into your home for Internet services.

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