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Fall temps are almost here. Be sure to make this important safety check

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Well, autumn is almost here and that means the outdoor temperatures will likely be falling in your neck of the woods real soon. And as you probably already know, temperature drops decrease the air pressure in your vehicle’s tires.

That low tire air pressure warning (if your car provides one) isn’t just a nuisance. It’s actually alerting you to potential danger and a possible future hit to your bank account.  [Read more…]

What you need to know about a very special expiration date

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If you could look into a special mirror and see your body’s expiration date stamped on your forehead, what would it say?

20 years?
20 weeks?
20 days?
Tomorrow?
Today at 10:17PM?

Well, we don’t have such a special mirror but each and every one of us does have an expiration date. The thing is, only God knows when that time is destined to come.  [Read more…]

“I don’t know” are three of the most powerful words in the English language

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Have you ever been asked a question that you didn’t know the answer to? Of course the answer to that question is yes.

After all, there isn’t a human being alive today who knows everything there is to know about every possible topic. That’s easily confirmed simply by watching an episode or two of the popular Jeopardy! quiz show.

Have you ever wished you could do something that you simply didn’t have the skills you would need in order to accomplish it?

Well here’s the thing: we don’t need to know everything about everything in order to succeed in life. Consider the following questions…  [Read more…]

Time-lapse video: The stunning beauty of Yosemite

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It’s no secret that Yosemite National Park is home to some of the most beautiful and intriguing scenery on the planet.

From the iconic face of Half-Dome to the numerous scenic waterfalls, there is something magical to see at every turn.

The short, but awesome time-lapse video below features the beauty of Yosemite in ways that you’ve likely never seen before. As you watch the video please keep in mind that it was created by combining thousands of still images, much the same way the old hand-drawn cartoons of yesteryear were created.  [Read more…]

Modern cars sustain more damage in accidents than older cars (and that’s actually a good thing)

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Have you ever witnessed an auto accident in which one or more cars was so badly damaged that you just knew it had to be fatal, only to learn later that the passengers sustained only minor injuries.

Well, that happens a lot these days, and there’s a simple reason why…

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