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John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on the same day – exactly 50 years after the Declaration of Independence was adopted.

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If you’re a student of American History you’re well aware of how Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson helped create our wonderful nation and set it on the path to freedom.

After helping form the new country known as the United States of America, Adams and Jefferson both went on to serve as its president.

The influences these great men had on American life and traditions are still evident today.

Both Adams and Jefferson lived long and consequential lives, but the date of their deaths is quite intriguing in its own right…

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9 super-important things I learned while watching HGTV

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HGTV is one of the most popular networks on cable TV, and I’ll admit that I enjoy watching some of their shows on occasion.

After watching my favorite HGTV shows for a while I’ve arrived at the following 9 conclusions: [Read more…]

The power of ‘Swinging for the Fences’

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“Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.“
     -–Babe Ruth

Have you ever pondered how some people reach great success in life while others who work just as hard always seem to struggle just to survive?

I have thought about that many times over the years, and I always seem to come to the same conclusion…

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7 tips for saving gas on a long road trip

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I’m sure you’ve noticed that America’s highways are jammed to the max with travelers these days.

If you’re planning to take a long road trip of your own you’re likely to find that one of your biggest travel expenses will be the money you spend on gasoline.

Things like shopping around for the best deal on a hotel room and eating food from a grocery store instead of a restaurant can save you some big bucks while you’re traveling.

Luckily, you can easily save even more by reducing the amount of gasoline you’ll be using while you travel.  [Read more…]