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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

If you’ve ever wondered how Dalmatians got that coveted spot on the fire truck, you’re about to find out...

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Dalmatians are synonymous with firefighting and that tradition dates back more than a century.  While their role has transitioned in...
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Thursday, September 18, 2014

What do pharmacists take when they get sick?

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If you’re not sure what to take for what ails you – ask the pharmacist.  The American Pharmacist Association recently asked 1,000 of...

Do you buy “heart healthy” cereal? Why that claim is a moot point...

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Some cereal boxes are full of promises – but don’t fall for the hype.  Consumer Reports looks at a few catch phrases on that box tha...
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Could you spot counterfeit money?

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Counterfeit currency is hard to spot – but you really need to check.  Some businesses try to pass on the funny money to their custom...
Wednesday, September 17, 2014

If you plan to do housework or yard work – you need protection.

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If you’ll be using a leaf blower, lawnmower or vacuum cleaner any time soon, get some ear plugs.  The noise from those household help...

Looking for a diet you can really live with? Think French.

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If you like cheese, you’ll love this diet.  According to Dr. Will Clower, author of “Eat Chocolate, Lose Weight,” the French have th...
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An apple a day – improves your love life?

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There’s something sexy about an apple.  That’s according to a recent Italian study published in the Archives of Gynecology and Obstet...
Monday, September 15, 2014

There’s no escaping germs, especially at work.

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As the temperatures drop, cold and flu germs spread like wildfire.  Charles “Dr. Germ” Gerba recently revealed the results of his st...

Is there any truth to the saying “happy wife, happy life?”

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Happy wife, happy life. It turns out there could be something to that.  A recent study by Rutgers University found that a happily ma...

Have you checked your iTunes lately? How U2 got there and how to get them off...

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If you’ve got an Apple device, you probably now have the new U2 album on your iTunes.  Apple thought slipping you the old U2 might m...
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Did you like to do cartwheels as a kid? Why one school has banned them...

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No more cartwheels?  A lot of schools have already removed some of our favorite old-school playground equipment, citing safety. Now ...
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How would you like to send your child to college – for free?

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If you’ll be looking at colleges this year, you might want to consider Iceland.  Sure, it’s far, but it’s free. According to Consume...
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What is it about comfort food that makes us feel better?

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Everyone knows that a little comfort food can lift your mood a little.  Well, according to psychologist Traci Mann, “Everyone” may b...
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Saturday, September 13, 2014

Are you ready for some tailgating?

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If you’re invited to a tailgating party – enjoy. If you’re in charge of it – prepare!  To tailgate right, you’ve got to be at the top of...

When it comes to eating fish, bigger isn’t better.

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When we think of sardines, we think of tiny fish crammed in a can.  Sardines are described as small, oily, silvery fish related to herri...