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September 13, 2004
(ARA) - The lazy days of summer were made for a good book. Whether you're lying on the beach or lounging in a hammock in the backyard, balmy afternoons and books let you leave your day-to-day cares behind and live out your fantasies via an intriguing read.
No matter what your reading preference,...
September 13, 2004
(ARA) - Ego-maniacal and self-serving politicians. Back-stabbing "friends" and shifting alliances. Escalating political tension and civil war. Extra-marital affairs among the rich and powerful. These topics could have been ripped from today's newspaper headlines or they could be the titillating plot...
September 13, 2004
(ARA) - How do you define success? Success is often defined as having money, fame, a large house and an expensive car, or being surrounded by people who do whatever is asked of them. Well-known success coach and author, Vinny Roazzi debunks that myth.
Roazzi challenges people to define success i...
September 13, 2004
(ARA) - You're not the only one who's tired of cold weather. Your pet has been looking forward to summer, too. To help your pet enjoy the great outdoors this season, you should schedule a summer check-up with your veterinarian to make sure your pet is ready to ward off the newest crop of ticks, hear...
September 13, 2004
(ARA) - As the weather begins to heat up across the nation, thousands of Americans will hit the road. But whether going south to see wildflowers or north to lush forests, drivers need to ensure their vehicles are in top shape before hitting the highway.
Seasonal maintenance is important regardle...
September 13, 2004
(ARA) - They're up, they're down, they're back up. Gas prices got you down? If telecommuting and pubic transportation are not viable options for you, here's some down-to-earth advice from the pros at the non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
It is important to ke...
September 13, 2004
(ARA) - Drivers, why not make every day Earth Day?
According to officials with the non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), motorists can help the environment and their own finances by changing a few habits. This may come as surprise to those who think they must wai...
September 13, 2004
(ARA) - Long weekends, road trips to favorite fishing spots or summer cottages suggest long traveling distances, overloaded vehicles and high tire temperatures. Add low tire pressure, found in 30 percent of all cars and light trucks, and a potentially dangerous situation develops.
Your tires, ve...
September 13, 2004
(ARA) - For many Americans, a car is the second largest purchase they make. Advertisers devote millions of dollars to convince us that we deserve to own the hottest set of wheels. The same people who used to yell, "I want my MTV!" are now shouting, "I want my SUV!"
But step inside a dealership, ...
September 13, 2004
(ARA) - Being the parent or grandparent of a young child is an important and special time in one's life. It's your opportunity to forge the loving bonds that will always connect families, no matter the distance that separates them. And for today's families, separation is a big issue. Grandparents ma...
September 13, 2004
New Technology Combines Creativity and Computers
(ARA) - The history of the sewing machine has always progressed by leaps and bounds. Although many inventors tinkered with the idea from the 1700s onward, the first functional sewing machine wasn't created until 1830, by a French tailor named Bart...
September 13, 2004
Innovations provide the power to enjoy RV amenities miles beyond the last electrical hookup.
(ARA) - If you've already experienced the serenity and fun of camping with your towable recreational vehicle (RV), you know the freedom of getting away. Now you can travel even farther and discover your ...
September 13, 2004
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(ARA) - "What is it about lighthouses that attracts so many people and evokes such powerful feelings?" Two men who set out across the United States to tour lighthouses kept returning to this question as they gathered stories about these fascinating st...
September 13, 2004
(ARA) - It's hard to be original all the time. Choosing gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, Mother's Day, Father's Day and other special occasions throughout the year can be a challenge. For a gift that's truly unique, consider giving the adventure of a hot-air balloon, soarin...
September 13, 2004
Three Tourist Guides Provide Details
(ARA) - Hidden from the West for many years behind the Iron Curtain, many areas of Central Europe are relatively unknown to Americans. But savvy tourists are beginning to discover many gems that were hidden for decades.
One of those gems is Slovakia, Euro...
September 13, 2004
(ARA) - With its crystal clear blue lakes, rugged mountain ranges and miles of coastline, Maine offers visitors the chance to experience the great outdoors in all of its scenic beauty. One of the most pleasurable and popular ways to explore the state is through the long tradition of camping.
Whe...
September 13, 2004
Kid-friendly Culinary Solutions for Long Summer Car Rides
(ARA) - With more Americans than ever driving to their summer vacation destinations, long -- and sometimes boring -- car rides are back. But what to pack for a car load of kids this summer that won't mean sticky fingers, food fights and s...
September 13, 2004
(ARA) - French food, Russian ballet, Italian leather, Chinese wisdom and Irish horses. If you're looking for the best, go to the source.
Horses have been a passion of mine since I was eight years old. After a tumultuous 18 years of not riding, I found my senses and my passion again four years ag...
September 13, 2004
(ARA) - Americans plan to travel as much or more this year than they did last year, according to the 2002 American Express Leisure Travel Index. But as business and vacation travel rebounds, concern about stress continues to be a problem. "Since September 11, we are getting numerous calls asking for...
September 13, 2004
Sharing photos with family and friends is easier than ever
(ARA) - If you own a film camera, don't fret. The digital world hasn't left you in its wake. And if you're one of the millions of Americans who now own digital cameras, don't worry. It's still easy and inexpensive to get quality prints. ...
September 13, 2004
(ARA) - For a classic American beach getaway that's close to home, Virginia Beach has activities and attractions that will appeal to every visitor, from exciting museum excursions to serene parks and soothing beaches.
As a year-round destination, Virginia Beach beckons travelers looking to escap...
September 13, 2004
(ARA) - Do gasoline prices have you down? Pressure at the pump curtailing your travel plans? Don't fear -- help is on the way. With gas prices continuing to rise across the country, concerned travelers simply need to take a cue from the millions of savvy customers who have discovered airline mileage...