Surprising as it sounds, folks who listen to pop and rock music while driving are less likely to speed and have minor accidents than those who listen to country, blues, classical and even easy listening, reveals a recent British study. What’s the link? [more…]
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One of the fastest growing crimes can leave you penniless overnight. Called skimming, a device that’s secretly attached to a debit card swiper steals your bank account information and PIN, then sends it to thieves who use the information to create clone cards and drain your checking and savings accounts, [more…]
Think you know all you need to about the prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, vitamins and supplements you take every day? Maybe not. For instance, did you know that taking coenzyme Q10 can make blood thinners less effective? Or that popping an aspirin while taking gingko supplements could put you at risk of excess bleeding? [more…]
When you realize your needle is on E and you’re about to run out of fuel, don’t speed up and race to the next gas station. You’ll only burn up what’s left. Instead, start coasting! “Whenever you get the chance [more…]
Considering hiring a new babysitter, handyman or tutor? Wondering if one you already hired is being truthful about their background? Heck, just curious about your weird neighbor? Then get the spelling of the person’s full name and [more…]
When researchers from The Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia studied the records of over 7,000 children involved in car accidents, they found that those between the ages of four and eight who were restrained in the [more…]
Have food leftover from past meals? You can avoid wasting dishes that are still edible and eating those that have turned into biohazards by heading to stilltasty.com. There you’ll find out how long you can safely store chicken casserole, egg salad, soup and other leftovers in the refrigerator and freezer.
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Thought you only had to worry about airport baggage handlers rifling through your stuff? Not anymore. Thieves are now simply plucking luggage right off the baggage carousel and walking away with it. In fact, a pair of airport luggage crooks [more…]
