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By Nancy Ngo, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn. Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a drive …
Heads up! These mice droppings can kill you
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DubLi’s Tips for Saving on Back-to-School Shopping
How to Save Twice on Back-to-School Purchases by Using the DubLi Cashback Portal FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — (Marketwired) — 07/28/15 — DubLi, a leader …
The kitchen of second chances
Sometimes we come across things that don’t really fit all our Self-Reliance categories but this story is a stand out …
Get Auto Insurance Quotes And Use Them to Find Cheaper Coverage!
Comparing car insurance quotes is the best method for finding low cost coverage prices in just a few minutes. Clients …
THIS MEANS WAR
This story comes from Texas but it’s relevant everywhere there are mosquitos. Read down for the red-highlighted sections that apply …
HOW TO SURVIVE A TRIP WHEN NO ONE SPEAKS ENGLISH
English is widely considered the universal language of travel, and so, many travelers often assume everyone they meet should speak …
7 ways to unwind while on vacation
Planning a summer vacay with the kids with all your devices in tow? You might want to rethink that last …
Do We Have the Humanity to Take Care of Each Other in a Post-Work Society?
In this guest post from South Africa Fazila Farouk looks at what the world holds for people who are dependent …
Terrorist Watch – Your workplace
Terror in the workplace could happen to you. Remember, the flight instructors who taught the 9-11 hijackers didn’t know they …
A small Iowa town embraces energy independence
In late March, the Rocky Mountain Institute hosted the second annual eLab Accelerator. Described as a bootcamp for electricity innovation, the …
Going abroad? Survival tips from savvy travelers
A trip requires careful planning. Listed below are important steps you can take to prepare for a safe trip anywhere …
Ready For Anything: The business suit wetsuit!
We’re all about cutting corners to a more efficient life so how about this versatile neoprene number? New from Quicksilver, …
When life gives you a lemon…
Here, Cathryn Goble will guide you through the used car game. The most important things to keep in mind when …
Flash flood safety: Stay away from moving water
With the terrible news coming out of Texas we must remind ourselves that flooding is the most common type of …
The most distinctive causes of death by state- you won’t believe Louisiana’s!
This mad map is a compilation of data that show the most distinctive cause of death in a state. Louisiana …
This plant shows where diamonds lie!
Geologists looking for diamonds in the diamond-bearing kimberlite dikes (fissures) of Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia have identified the presence of an unusual …
How to split hostas
It’s that time of year. Many gardeners need to hack back the hostas and spread them around the yard. So …
Panama: America’s new hospital
Medicine and medical care has become exorbitantly expensive in the United States. The federal government has created a cartel of …
Save money and enjoy peace of mind when you turn your house into a nursing home
One of the benefits of modern society is the convenience of elderly care. But nursing home bills can also really …
60% of Americans not practicing for disaster
FEMA is trying to scare people over weather-related disasters, which it claims are on the rise. But, despite our disdain …
Conserving water at home
You don’t have to live in a drought area like California to know that saving water in the home makes …
Age and safe driving: Some tips
As we age, it’s normal for our driving abilities to change. By reducing risk factors and incorporating safe driving practices, …
Slay your energy vampires!
Your phone charger, toaster and TV look innocent enough, but do you realize they’re robbing you blind? In fact, all …
Squirrel fan tips: Caring for roses
A letter from Jim in Minnesota Caring for your flower garden is a year-round job, especially if you’ve got roses! Here’s …
DIY: Checking and fixing your circuit breakers
After a power outage or any kind of damage to your fuse box, (especially if it’s outdoors), you’ll want to …
Companion planting – the best way to banish garden pests!
Tired of insects and pests eating away at the garden you’ve spent hours of hard work on? Practice companion planting! …
EPA wants us to take “submarine” showers
As we’ve been warning you, the government is hell-bent on monitoring your every move and controlling every activity. Moving on …
Carrying a firearm in your state
Firearm laws differ depending on which state you live in. Right now there’s a major gun showdown occurring in Maryland. …