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Time-lapse video: (Literal) desert storm over Tucson

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When most people think of Tucson, Arizona, the climate of the desert southwest comes to mind – very hot and very dry weather with very little rain to speak of. And of course they are right.

In fact, Tucson only receives a whopping total of 11 inches of rain per year on average. Some American cities get that much or more during a single rain event.  [Read more…]

Planning to travel to a foreign country? This can make your trip a lot better.

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Do you have a burning desire to travel to exotic locales and experience all that the world has to offer?

If so, the odds are great that you’ll occasionally find yourself immersed into situations where no one you come into contact with speaks your native language.  [Read more…]

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…]