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5 Stunning, Futuristic Concept Cars You Might Be Able to Buy Someday

Carl Pettit — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:59:48 +0000

Car designers are hard at work coming up with some incredible, futuristic-looking automotive designs, some of which may be racing down your street in the years ahead. Sports cars and spacecraft-like models tend to dominate the imaginations of the engineering students and designers envisioning our near and distant futures. Even so, we’d like to start [...]

5 Strange Federal Tax Deductions You Might Not Know About

Carl Pettit — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 20:12:10 +0000

Tax season comes and goes every year, to the dread and relief of many a taxpayer. Even if you’ve taken care of your taxes this year, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be mindful of potential tax deductions you can claim for your next round with the government in the year to come. There are many [...]

5 Highly Unusual Restaurant Experiences You Won't Forget

Carl Pettit — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 20:03:00 +0000

There are all kinds of strange eateries out there, ranging from opera-themed bistros to cafes swarming with cats, as well as diners built inside of the fuselages of old airplanes. While we understand that some people just want a simple, peaceful meal when they head out, others like a little something extra special.

5 Things You Need to Know Before Getting Botox

Kathy Landin — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 20:00:32 +0000

Botox injections have been used as a cosmetic procedure for more than a decade, with millions of people trying to reduce the number of wrinkles on their faces. Botox is actually a form of botulinum toxin A (hence the name) that has been approved by the FDA for use in injection form for the reduction [...]

5 Unusual Animals That Make Great Pets

Carl Pettit — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:57:22 +0000

Cats and dogs, while extremely lovable, are not the only choices out there when it comes to selecting a household pet. There are quite a few unusual animals in existence that actually make good, even great companions for their human owners. We’re not talking man-eating tigers or wild boars here—there are some limits to just how exotic you should go.

5 Foods You Thought Were Healthy, but Actually Aren't

Carl Pettit — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:52:16 +0000

For a country as obsessed with weight and food production as ours is, there tends to be a lot of conflicting information, health-food fads and dietary gimmicks circulating about what and how we should eat. While there are plenty of great choices on the market today when it comes to eating right, quite a few [...]

5 Simple Health Tips That Just Might Help You Live Longer

Carl Pettit — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:37:15 +0000

Life is an amazing gift when you stop and think about it. Out of all the things that are living, you get to be you—which is a lot better than being a sea slug, for example. In order to ensure that you get the most out this life and as many years as you possibly can, you need to take good care of your body—that vessel that lets you breathe air, eat food, meet your friends at restaurants and get about in general.

Boston Marathon Explosions: How You Can Help

Townsquare Media — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:38:09 +0000

Three people were killed and more than 100 injured on Monday afternoon when two explosions went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Rescue organizations have gathered to help and at the the tragic scene, but how can you help?

The Huffington Post has put together a helpful list of ways:

How Is the Date of Easter Chosen?

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:22:29 +0000

Ever wonder why some years Easter is in early April, sometimes late April, and sometimes—like this year—it’s in March? Why isn’t it a fixed date, like most other holidays? Well, it’s a bit complicated. First off, the simple answer: Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon that occurs on or after [...]

6 Myths About Heart Disease Debunked to Keep You Healthy

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:30:09 +0000

Is is never a bad time to take stock of your ticker to make sure you’re doing all you can to remain healthy and happy. An astonishing one in three death occurs because of heart disease and stroke – that comes out to roughly 2,220 deaths daily. If you think you know all there is [...]