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How To Survive a Thunderstorm
Posted on January 20th, 2006 on
Of course, it’s not the thunder than can hurt you – it’s the lightning. Approximately 100 people are killed by lightning annually, and more are injured. Whether yo...

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How To Get a Passport
Posted on January 16th, 2006 on
If you have never before traveled outside the United States, thinking about the passport paperwork can be a little intimidating. Even in the aftermath of 9/11 it’s no...

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How To Jump-Start Your Car
Posted on January 4th, 2006 on
If a battery won’t hold its charge because it’s old or broken, replace it. However, if your battery is “dead” because you left your lights on, you should be able to...

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What To Wear
Posted on December 21st, 2005 on
Or, How To Decipher An Invitation This is the time of year when people are most likely to receive written invitations to celebrations of everything from gallery openings to N...

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How to Travel Light
Posted on October 5th, 2005 on
Packing light requires a lot of planning, but the advantages may be worth the extra effort: you will reduce the amount you have to carry, and by fitting everything into a ...

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When Traveling, Waste Not
Posted on September 18th, 2005 on
Traveling Ecologically Whether you are planning a weekend get away or a vacation overseas, you can include some simple acts of kindness to the earth in your travels. Buy and carry with y...

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How to Maximize Your Immune System
Posted on September 16th, 2005 on
Germs are all around us, all the time; only a good immune system stands between you and a multitude of illnesses. With flu season approaching, it’s important to know th...

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