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(NC) Has your summer flown by way too fast? If you feel like you didn’t get enough hot sunny days or want to keep that relaxed vibe going into fall, check out these tips.
Make a bucket list. Think of all the fun activities you still want to do, whether it’s as simple as reading a book in your backyard or a bigger event like taking .... |
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(NC) Are you tired of a dated room or are you moving into a new home? Give any space a designer-style makeover with these easy-to-follow tips.
Decide the purpose and layout. Think about what you’ll be using the space for, because even a room with an obvious function like the living room can be used in different ways that will affect the design. For example, will you be using it to entertain gue .... |
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(NC) Planning a last-minute trip can be a challenge, especially if you need to stay on budget. Whether you didn’t get a chance to book your dream holiday this summer or want to squeeze in another trip before the weather cools down, here are some ideas that won’t break the bank.
Culture tour. Families of all ages will love a cross-country or cross-province road trip to check out exciti .... |
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The amount of money consumers in the U.S. churn out yearly in credit card fees and interest has crossed the $100-billion-mark, new research shows.
With interest rates climbing and credit card debt surpassing $1 trillion, consumers paid nearly $104 billion in charges during a 12-month period that ended in the first quarter (March 31), according to data from Magnify Money.
The resea .... |
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The car title loan is really popular among people these days. This is due to various different reasons. You get money really fast if an emergency happened and you get some cash if you lack it and you need that little extra until payday.
As opposed to the bank loan that requires a good credit history, collateral, co-signers or other extras, the car title loan is normally very easy to get. .... |
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Parched air, sardine-like conditions, sleep deprivation, and junk
food galore: taking a vacation can be hazardous for our health.
There’s nothing like a vacation for relaxation and revitalization.
But while you may be taking a break from your routine, your health
should never take a backseat. Don’t leave home without the 11 healthy
travel essentials on .... |
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Whether through nonprofit organizations or individually, many
Canadians are adopting all sorts of different animals—dogs, cats, exotic
birds, and even horses—from afar, places around the globe where stray,
sick, and abandoned creatures abound.
When Susan Patterson was looking for a new dog after two other furry
pets had died of old age, she never imagin .... |
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Only about 25 percent of Americans volunteer,1
despite the fact that doing good for others stands to benefit everyone
involved. Volunteer work is unique in that it often involves social,
physical and cognitive dimensions, and research has shown that retired
seniors who engage in activities that require moderate effort in two or
more of these dimensions slash their risk of dementia by 47 .... |
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According to the World Health Organization, depression is now the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide,1,2 affecting an estimated 322 million people globally, including more than 16 million Americans, 6 million of which are seniors.3
Statistics also reveal we're not being particularly effective when it
comes to prevention and treatment. Worldwide, rates of depression
increase .... |
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Choosing the proper construction equipment is required to be able to build a solid foundation for a project - literally and figuratively. The right machinery is all you need to construct your dream home or establish a building for your business. Whatever the purpose is, you’ll need to rent the right construction machinery. You must consider a lot of things before renting equipment, so .... |
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The most usual cause of crane-related accidents is human error. This reaches out to both crane workers and operators in charge of safety procedures, support, and maintenance. Mishaps commonly happen when crane operating procedures and maintenance do not keep up with the expanding dangers and demands set on the crane. Numerous accidents result from a failure in communication between the pr .... |
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You may be surprised to learn that
daffodils are not only being admired as lovely harbingers of spring,
but also, according to new research, as plants with potent
cancer-fighting potential. It turns out daffodils contain a natural
alkaloid called haemanthamine (HAE) that inhibits the protein production
cancer cells depend on to grow and flourish.
Although daffodils have been used medici .... |
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If you've heard about omega-6 and
omega-3 fatty acids, you may be aware that while they're essential human
nutrients, consuming too much omega-6s and not enough omega-3s can
raise your risk of developing heart disease, obesity and diabetes. The
trouble is, the majority of Americans eat 10 to 15 times the amount of
omega-6s compared to what they eat in omega-3s.
According to a recent stu .... |
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