May 1st, often called May Day, just might have more holidays than any other day of the year. It's a celebration of Spring. It's a day of political protests. It's a neopagan festival, a saint's feast day, and a day for organized labor. In many countries, it is a national holiday.
Saving on Gas April 28, 2007)
Here are suggestions from the Better Business Bureau for saving at the Pump:
Drive more efficiently. Stay within posted speed limits. Gas mileage decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 miles per hour.
Avoid "jackrabbit" starts and stops. Accelerate slowly when starting from a dead stop. Don’t push the pedal down more than one-quarter of the way; this allows the carburetor to function at peak efficiency. You can improve gas mileage up to five percent around town if you avoid jerky starts and stops.
Use overdrive gears and cruise controls when appropriate. They improve the fuel economy of your car when driving on a highway.
Keep windows closed when traveling at highway speeds. Open windows cause air drag, reducing your mileage by 10 percent.
Avoid rough roads whenever possible. Dirt or gravel can rob you of up to 30 percent of your gas mileage.
Remove excess weight from the trunk. An extra 100 pounds can reduce a typical car’s fuel economy by up to two percent.
Properly maintain your car. Keep the engine tuned, tires inflated and aligned, change the oil on schedule, and check and replace air filters regularly. Replacing clogged filters can increase gas mileage up to 10 percent.
PDF Pad (April 26, 2007)
PDF Pad is a comprehensive online destination where you can download and print the high quality documents you need for work, school and play, free of charge or registration hassles. They make documents convenient.
(April 24, 2007)
Baby animals . . . Too Cute. What more is there to say.
Baby Animals (April 22, 2007)
Baby animals . . . Too Cute. What more is there to say.
Flight Delays or Not (April 22, 2007)
Picking up someone at the airport? Check their flight status to find out if they'll be on time before you leave your house at flightstats.com. You'll need the airline and flight number but it's well worth the time savings of waiting at the airport for a delayed flight.
Pong-Type Game (April 20, 2007)
Newsbreaker is a fun, colorful game that really has nothing to do with new but is still fun. Try it!
A written guide to starting and
running your business successfully is essential. The SBA's
Small Buliness Planner will encourage loans, promote
growth, and provide a map for you to follow.
First-Aid (April 14, 2007)
Medical emergencies don't occur every
day. But when they do, information can help you deal
with these situations. That's way the Mayo Clinic has
published a First-Aid
Guide. You may find this site helpful.
Prevent Cancer (April 12, 2007)
Let food help you prevent cancer:
1. Cruciferous vegetables (including broccoli, Brussels
sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage),
Vitamin C rich produce (like citrus fruit, strawberries
and peppers)
Beta Carotene—found primarily in leafy green
and orange-colored vegetables (like spinach and carrots)
Lycopene, found in high amounts in tomatoes (as well
pink grapefruit and watermelon),
2. Get enough Vitamin D
Fatty fish (like salmon and sardines)
Vitamin D–fortified
skim milk
Non-fat yogurt and reduced fat cheese.
3. Limit salty, pickled and
smoked foods
4. Limit meats cooked at high temperatures (especially
beef)
5. Limit saturated fat and trans fat beef, butter,
lard, whole-milk dairy products (including regular yogurt,
cheese, and ice cream), fried foods, fatty marbled meats
(including hamburgers, hot dogs, salami, pastrami, and
spareribs), and poultry skin
Lower Your Cholesterol (April 10, 2007)
These foods can help lower your Cholesterol
. . .
Soluble fiber: This may help reduce cholesterol
by grabbing onto cholesterol and escorting it through
your digestive system and out of your body. It also may
reduce the intestinal absorption of cholesterol as well.
Foods include; oatmeal, barley, lentils, Brussels sprouts,
peas, beans (kidney, lima, black, navy, pinto), apple,
blackberries, pears, raisins, oranges, grapefruit, dates,
figs, prunes, apricots, broccoli, and sweet potato.
Omega-3 fats and monounsaturated fats: There was a time
when heart researchers slapped the same label — “bad” — on
every kind of fat. Now, we know that trans fats and saturated
fats are amazingly dangerous for cardiovascular health,
but omega-3 fats and monounsaturated fats are actually
good for your heart. Best foods for monounsaturated fats
include: Olive oil and olives, canola oil, avocado, macadamia
nuts, hazelnuts, pecans, almonds, peanuts, cashews, pistachio
nuts and peanut butter.
Plant sterols or stanols: These are natural substances
found in small amounts in the cell membrane of plants,
including fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
Sterols are found in relatively high amounts in pistachio
nuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and wheat germ.
In terms of their effects in the human body, plant sterols
and stanols are virtually the same.
Alcohol: The benefits of alcohol depend, in part, on
exactly what your cardiovascular risk factors are. Research
suggests that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol (that’s
no more than one serving per day for women, and no more
than two servings per day for men) may reduce the risk
of coronary artery disease by about 25 percent, and reduces
the risk of death from heart disease by about 12 percent.
*Alcohol seems to increase the good HDL cholesterol and
to prevent clots. However, BIG CAVEAT: if your problem
is high triglycerides, or you’re at high risk for
breast cancer, alcohol is contraindicated and should
be enjoyed as a very occasional treat. Ask your Doctor
if alcohol is right for you.
Personal DNA (April 8, 2007)
Here's a new kind of personality
test which is free, fun, fast and accurate. This test has
been designed by a team of professional psychologists.
It employs innovative answering techniques, allowing
for increased accuracy and an enjoyable process.
Try the test and see how you score!
Got TV? (April 6, 2007)
Discover Full Episodes Of Your Favorite
TV Shows at MeeVee.
See the current TV guide, find out what shows are new
and which ones are re-runs. It's great for the TV Addict
in you.
Lighten Up Your Day (April 4, 2007)
Looney
Tune your world with this fun
site. Cartoons, games, and downloads. Fun for adults
and kids. Or enjoy this site with your kids.
Summer Travel (April 2, 2007)
Planning your summer vacation? SeeAmerica gives you information on traveling, touring & vacationing
in the U.S.