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Five Tips For Driving on Icy, Slippery or Snow Covered Roads.

. When I was a young driver I had this idea that accidents in the snow were no one’s fault. I really have no clue where this notion came from, considering I took my behind the wheel driver’s test in ten-feet of snow. I just thought that an accident on slippery snow covered roads, would be expected so therefore no one would be at fault. I guess, this might be how a teenager thinks, at least until they learn the hard way. Just to make it real clear, when a driver has an accident in the snow–it isn’t God’s fault–and … Continue reading →

Is CBS Cutting Couric?

Even if that were their plan they certainly wouldn’t spin it that way. Instead, the brass at the eye network would make it appear to viewers that Katie Couric herself made the decision to leave her cushy anchor job for greener pastures. Enter the Wall Street Journal. The paper recently ran an article in which it quotes CBS News executives and a select group of Couric’s inner circle saying what insiders predicted was bound to happen sooner rather than later: The former “Today” show host is expected to leave her post at CBS Evening News shortly after the January 2009 … Continue reading →

Plump Pets and Pet Health Insurance Study About Pet Obesity

The nation’s oldest and largest pet insurance provider, Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), ran a study reviewing Pet Health Insurance claims and found more than $14 million dollars was paid out for claims linked to pet obesity with plump-pets health care needs representing seven percent of all the pet medical claims submitted to VPI in 2006. Veterinarians know obesity is as harmful for our pets as it is for their owners and humans. Nearly all body systems are required to work harder to support the extra weight Obesity adversely affects the quality and length of life, for our pets and us. … Continue reading →

Keep Your Pucker Perfect

Does your skin care routine include your lips? It should! Try these tricks for keeping your lips plump and healthy. Drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated. Try a glycerin-based lip balm to help your lips retain moisture. Use a lip balm with vitamin E or spread vitamin E oil onto your lips. The lips don’t secrete sebum like the rest of your skin, so they’ll need the extra dose. Don’t forget the sunscreen. Your lips can get burned just like the rest of you! Use a lip balm with SPF underneath your favorite lipstick, or look for … Continue reading →

The Body Shop: Make-up and Other Beauty Products for a Buck

Blue eye shadow, wings, flared Dittos jeans, and frosted orange lip-gloss. If you laughed at yourself, you’re probably in my age range. Those of you shaking your heads don’t know what you missed! That blue eye shadow was a staple in the 70s. It didn’t matter your skin tone, what color eyes you had, what you were wearing, or where you were going. You weren’t complete without that blue eye shadow! I stopped wearing makeup years ago. No, I’m not a granola (at least, I don’t think so!). But my husband didn’t like it. I got foundation on a favorite … Continue reading →

Feel Great Not Fat

This really happened. My mother and I were getting ready for a day trip. I walked out of her bathroom wearing a polo top, jeans, and boots. My hair was pulled back and my face was naked, except for eyeliner and mascara. She stopped in the hall, looked me up and down, frowned, then asked, “Are you finished?” I looked myself over. I thought I was pulled together. Hey, I matched. She shook her head when I told her that we weren’t going anyplace special. She said, as she walked away, “But, you need to look like we’re going somewhere.” … Continue reading →

Renters Insurance

A Renters insurance policy typically covers the policyholders personal property from loss of certain perils such as fire, lightning, hail, windstorm, explosion, vandalism, theft and riots, as well as other risks outlined in the policy form. Renters Insurance policies also add liability coverage any damage the insured policyholder or dependents might cause to another person. Generally most Renters policies include provisions for additional living expenses, or loss-of-use when a renter is forced to move during times when the dwelling is under repair. When someone rents an apartment or private dwelling or purchases a condominium, Insurance for the renter and their … Continue reading →

Six Tips Before Starting The Engine On a Winter Car Trip.

A safe trip traveled by car during the winter starts with good planning, and considering the possible emergencies we might face as we travel. Before you gas-up and start down the road take some time to be sure the car is ready for the elements and the family is ready to face time, distance and the worst case scenario along the way. A Safe Auto Trip Starts Before the Engine Does! Before you start a trip in the winter be sure to take these steps into consideration: Tip #1 Mapping and Contact Person. Know where you are going and which … Continue reading →

“American Idol” Winner Turns Into Big Loser

“American Idol” winner Ruben Studdard may be Alabama’s biggest loser… when it comes to pounds. Studdard’s recent weight loss of more than 100 pounds is serving as inspiration for a new weight loss program targeted at residents of his home state. The 28-year-old singer just unveiled his new plan to help overweight Alabama residents, telling them that he wants them to follow in his footsteps. According to local newspapers, the “Velvet Teddy Bear” – whose third album, “The Return,” was released in October – is asking the 25% of Alabama’s overweight residents to shed 10 pounds in eight weeks. The … Continue reading →

Throw Away Your Mascara Forever

Some women have been able to throw out their eyeliner and eyebrow pencils forever by undergoing “permanent make up surgery.” It is a type of cosmetic surgery that permanently tattoos make up on a person’s skin. If the idea of ditching your eyeliner intrigues you, you may be happy to know that there’s now a new procedure that will allow you to further lighten your makeup bag. It’s called eyelash extensions and it allows women to get rid of their mascara forever—without going under the knife. The eyelash extension procedure does not require surgery; rather it is done by salon … Continue reading →