After scaring the locals with winds over 140-miles an hour, Hurricane Earl is now approaching the vacation choices of millions – Nantucket and Cape Cod – at a more sedate 85mph. But things could still get pretty bad.
When Hurricane Pete dropped by the East Coast in 1991 it caused $1.4-billion in damage in less than [...]
For decades the musical hub of this wondrous country has been Memphis, Tennessee. The mere mention of Elvis proves that. But lately there has been a new challenger in town – Branson, Missouri.
This tiny town of just 6,100 people has been draining Memphis’ title as musical capital for several years, and Branson vacation packages are [...]
In July, after flirting with the idea for almost two years I finally took the plunge and converted to Linux. And the speed, reliability and freedom that has since been my reward is amazing.
The snag is, most PC makers only sell machines with that other operating system installed. And paying $150+ for software you’ll never [...]
With so much distance to cover and such glorious scenery, owning a car in this country is essential. There is no feeling on earth like cruising along a deserted road way out in the wilderness with the wind in your hair and not a care in the world.
Of course, things don’t always run smoothly – [...]
People say all the best parties end up in the Kitchen, and the reasons are simple – Most people are greedy and the rest are all nosy. Kitchens are where all the food is, and they also give an unsettling picture of who lives in the house.
The biggest give-away are the sinks. Clean and shiny [...]
If you run a club, a bar or any public accessible building you know how many steps are involved in obeying the laws.
One rule is that all public places must display exit signs. But unless your property came with them already in place you have no guarantee they are working correctly, or comply with the [...]
Cars are an indispensable part of our lives. But so is money. And if you’re finding that insurance is leaving a hole in your cash-flow you need to plug, there is now a way to find better cover.
Insurance rates vary depending on age and the driver’s history, but the cost of good coverage can even [...]
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Many women will spend hours choosing their wardrobe, while the average guy will slip on a t-shirt and jeans and declare themselves dressed. But creating a sharper, more upscale appearance for guys is really not as tough as it seems.
Most department stores sell enough women’s clothes to fill six city blocks, while their menswear range [...]
Speed limits save lives. That’s easily proven. But there will always be those daring souls who need to live on the edge. This glorious country offers countless of miles of quiet country road where this largely harmless addiction presents little problem,
But you never know what’s around the next bend.
To ensure this need for speed doesn’t [...]
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The home is the core of our lives and a safe harbor from life’s many troubles. But decorating it to a degree of entire satisfaction has been frustrating people since the beginning of time.
Many people believe they’re hugely skilled at interior décor, but the results in most cases make you question their taste – if [...]
