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Tips for Making the Most of Your Medicare Advantage Plan
“The start of a new year is the perfect time to take stock of the coverage and benefits available to you through your Medicare Advantage plan,” said Dr. Rhonda Randall, chief medical officer of UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement. “Many Medicare beneficiaries are pleasantly surprised when they discover all the ways... Read More
Financial Planning Helps Manage Student Debt
(Family Features) In an increasingly competitive global market, education is becoming more important. But many families find the cost of education to be outside their grasp. According to a study commissioned by the US Department of Education, from the 2001-02 to the 2010-11 academic year, the cost of attending a... Read More
Beyoncé's Cosmetology School Offers Domestic Violence Victims New Path
(NewsUSA) - Many women who suffer from domestic violence feel powerless to remove themselves from abusive relationships because they are financially dependent on their abuser. This leads many to stay in an unhealthy or even dangerous environment.
Empire Beauty Schools, one of the nation's largest systems of cosmetology schools, has created... Read More
Women Shop Cars More Thoroughly Than Men
Analysts have found women are more thorough than men when shopping for a vehicle. LeaseTrader analyzed customer transactions during 2011 when out-of-state lease transfers occurred and found that more women ordered third-party vehicle inspections compared with men. When women were on the “buyer” end of a lease transfer they ordered... Read More
Avoiding Ski And Snowboarding Accidents
Even black-diamond skiers and snowboarders enjoying a weekend on the slopes can have their season spoiled by an injury that happens on the last run of the day. But the end-of-the-day tweaks and spills are more common than you’d think, says physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist Ed Laskowski, M.D., of... Read More
Monica Featured At Honda Battle Of The Bands
The 2012 Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase, presented by Verizon, will welcome a special guest performer to share the spotlight alongside the nation’s top eight Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching bands. Celebrated actress, and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Monica is set to take the field at the Georgia... Read More
Ten Most Ridiculous Lawsuits of 2011
There are people who rely upon the fact Lady Justice is supposed to be blind. A lawsuit by a kidnapper against his victims for not helping him evade police tops the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform’s (ILR) survey of the Top Ten Most Ridiculous Lawsuits of 2011.
“While these lawsuits... Read More
Drinking Is Good For You
Believe it or not, being properly hydrated is one of the best things you can do for your body. That means being in balance -- the water your body loses from perspiration, breathing and other body processes is replaced by the water you consume.
Based on clinical trials on adults, published... Read More
George Lucas' Red Tails Opens January 20
It’s 1944, the war in Europe continues to take its toll on Allied forces, the Pentagon brass has no recourse but to consider unorthodox options -- including the untried and untested African-American pilots of the experimental Tuskegee training program.
Just as the young Tuskegee men are on the brink of being... Read More
Tips For Preventing Childhood Obesity
In the U.S., 10 percent of young children aged two to five are categorized as obese. The latest findings from the landmark Nestlé Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) reveal that, as early as 12 to 24 months, children are beginning to develop some unhealthy dietary patterns that may contribute... Read More
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In what has to be one of the most remarkable turnarounds in automotive history, Hyundai has virtually reinvented itself. Back in 1985, Hyundai’s first car in the U.S., the Excel, attracted a lot of attention with its sub-$5000 base price...
Land Rover's 2012 Range Rover Evoque
By Arv Voss
Auto Impressions
Land Rover just launched its newest Range Rover model – the 2012 Evoque. The Evoque is based on the futuristic and stylish LRX concept vehicle, which recently made the rounds of several...
2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport Review
Accelerating briskly toward the obstacles on the test track set up to demonstrate the agility of the 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport, the mellifluous resonance of its 306-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 fills the cabin with an intoxicatingly pleasing aria. The...
2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas Review
What if we told you there is an energy source available to power your car cheaper than gasoline, cleaner burning, and accessible right outside your home? What if we told you there are abundant supplies of this fuel available right...
2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Review
The poster child for responsible motoring, Toyota’s Prius is easily the 300-pound gorilla in any collection of fuel-efficient vehicles extant. And while Chevrolet beat Toyota (now there’s a phrase you won’t read very often) to market with a plug-in hybrid...























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