Map

Rowing Stroke – Techniques for Feathering

For those of you new to rowing, especially sweep rowing and/or sculling, you’ll find that it takes a bit of coordination. This article will focus on one small part of a rower’s stroke; it’s called feathering. As harmless as the term sounds, the technique takes a bit of skill. First of all, let’s explain what [...]

Drugs, Alcohol, Vitamins and Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston’s tragic death and society’s nasty habit of closing the barn door after the animals have all escaped has me on a new tear. It appears there will soon be an investigation into the how and why Whitney Houston was able to get her hands on so many prescription drugs. The prescribing doctors will [...]

Tips for Increasing Home Office Productivity

Operating a home-based business can be more exhausting than commuting to a job. Using a few of the readily available tools and services will increase productivity. Home-based Business Running a home-based business has its advantages and its drawbacks. It’s something akin to parenting. It’s fulfilling and rewarding, but also very difficult to take time off. [...]

Negotiating for Higher Insurance Claim Payments

When the insurance company issues a claim check for an amount much lower than expected, it’s time to start negotiating with the insurance company. There are times when you have to become actively involved in the settlement of your insurance claim. Whether the dispute arises out of an automobile claim, homeowner damage or health insurance [...]

Living with Osteoarthritis: How to Reduce Joint Pain and Increase Mobility

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative arthritic condition which is caused by the breakdown or wear and tear of the cartilage that cushions the joints. While the medical community is not 100% sure as to the causes of osteoarthritis, they do know factors that are likely to increase the probability of being diagnosed with the condition. Factors [...]

Classic Car Insurance: How to Protect Your Investment

There is nothing more exciting for a car collector than cruising down the road in a well-maintained, shiny classic car. Even non-car enthusiasts appreciate and marvel at classic cars. However, before you place your pride and joy on the road, you must protect your investment by purchasing classic car insurance. Unlike your everyday automobile insurance, [...]

Work from Home at a Virtual Job

With so many people currently unemployed, the chances of finding a traditional job to replace an old job seems to get slimmer and slimmer. If finding a 9-5 job seems impossible, consider working a virtual job. With massive layoffs, companies going out of business and the shrinking economy, virtual jobs seems to be a cost-effective [...]

Pac Man

Google went retro with an old fashioned game of Pac Man.  Give it a whirl.

Christmas Puzzle

Here’s a simple crossword puzzle to get you into the holiday spirit.  Just click on the colored squares for clues.

NY Used Car Lemon Laws

New York’s Lemon Law does not apply to new vehicles only. The Used Car Lemon Law passed in 1984 extended protection to consumers that have bought used or pre-owned vehicles. Before submitting a claim, make sure that your vehicle falls within the used car category. New York Lemon Law Criteria Not all pre-owned vehicles qualify [...]