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If you are not planning on a home-cooked meal on Christmas Eve or Chrstmas Day, consider these moderately-priced national chains which are open and serving. If there is a tip bucket, tip generously, because the staff is giving up their holiday for you. Call ahead to confirm that your preferred location is open, and its
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Ford is the first auto maker to use discarded fishing nets and other ocean plastic to be recycled into car parts, and the new Ford Bronco Sport is the first vehicle to contain them. It’s a win-win all around. The ocean plastic is collected by workers in the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea, which helps
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The first ever National Check Your Wipers Day is Nov. 16, 2021, and a good reminder to check your windshield wipers to ensure the best visibility during holiday road trips and winter snow and sleet. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 24% of accidents are weather-related. Some of those accidents, for sure, were caused
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On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, and every day, US military veterans and Gold Star Families get FREE access to national parks, wildlife refuges, historic sites and other Federal lands. They will have free access to approximately 2,000 public locations spread out across more than 400 million acres of public lands, with a wide range of
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Avelo Air is a new low-cost carrier specializing in East Coast cities, and launching a new route between New Haven and five top vacation destinations in Florida with a special $49 fare to Orlando. Now that we have your attention: The one-way $49 introductory fare includes government taxes and fees. The fare must be booked
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When you buy or lease a new vehicle, it’s not just about the monthly payments. The vehicle’s safety rating should be at the top of your list, since that impacts more than just safety – including insurance costs and resale value. Here are the top-rated 2022 vehicles for safety, according to NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Being financially stable is more than just about saving and asking the boss for a raise. It’s also about instilling proper money habits now to create a better future for tomorrow. Here are some easy things to do now to help yourself financially down the line and stretch your dollars.
During Hispanic Heritage Month, or any time, you can discover the rich and historic connection between national parks and historic sites and Hispanic/Latinx heritage. And there’s always the opportunity to take a hike, watch wildlife, enjoy a picture perfect sunset, learn about the intersection of national parks, conservation and recreation with Park Rangers.
Squaw Valley, home of the 1960 Winter Olympics, is no more. Its new name is Palisades Tahoe, and it newly incorporates the adjoining ski/snowboard resort, which is no longer known as Alpine Meadows. The name change is the latest in a wave of rebranding of names which insult our Native American tribes, including renaming major sports teams.
When a major international vehicle manufacturer announces it is closing down operations in India, it’s news, especially when production is primarily popular fuel-efficient models as the EcoSport subcompact SUV.