Officials and organizations in states across the nation have been raising awareness during National Boating Safety Week leading up to Memorial Day weekend, and residents in some states may have a particular incentive to heed warnings. Florida leads the nation in boat crashes, according to figures released May 8 by the U.S. Coast Guard. The […]
Read MoreAn estimate based on preliminary state data suggests that motorcycle fatalities decreased for the second consecutive year in 2014, the Governors Highway Safety Association said May 20, but the total number of fatalities is shockingly high and suggests there is much work to be done when it comes to improving safety for motorcyclists across the […]
Read MoreThe state of Michigan is considering a bill that would allow lottery winners to remain anonymous if they so choose to. The Detroit Free Press reports that the Michigan House of Representatives just approved a bill in committee that would enable lottery winners to conceal their identities. Currently, people who receive lottery payments of $10,000 […]
Read MoreA community near Newcastle, England, has come together to mourn the loss of a cow shot by police. On Sunday, May 17, a cow nicknamed Bessie escaped from a farm in Wallsend. Bessie was one of three cows that ran loose through the streets. What ensued next was a three-hour chase by police to contain […]
Read MoreAt some point, as your family grows or children move out, a decision needs to be made about whether to remodel the home or move. There may be sentimental reasons why someone would choose to invest in a whole home remodel instead of relocating. Continuing to stay in the home where so many valuable memories […]
Read MoreMany moms were celebrated by their kids and partners this past Mother’s Day weekend, but probably few families pulled off surprises as elaborate as the one Ashton Kutcher arranged for his mom. Kutcher, an investor in the home remodeling site Houzz, used the technology platform to provide an update to his childhood house in Homestead, […]
Read MoreAre you looking for affordable apartments for the elderly? You may find you have a few options. While considering the price, location, and other common factors, you should also take some time to think about the quality of life. It’s smart to find retirement communities that offer senior citizen group activities, catered meals, and other […]
Read MoreWhen you want a place to relax at the end of a long day, it can be fun to use a hot tub. However, certified hot tubs can be expensive to purchase. An above ground spa installation can be complicated, and you may even need a new electric line installed to power it. However, there […]
Read MoreEvery year, 600,000 women undergo hysterectomy surgery, a procedure that removes the uterus. That’s a staggering 12 women every 10 minutes. One-third of these women — four every 10 minutes — have their uterus removed to treat uterine fibroids, potentially painful tumors that develop in the womb and which can cause such symptoms as abnormal […]
Read MoreFor the first time in over 50 years, the federal government decided to decrease the amount of fluoride that is added to drinking water. According to the Chicago Tribune, government officials explained that Americans are getting more fluoride now than ever before, and that quite a few Americans are actually consuming too much fluoride. Fluoride […]
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