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Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Picks Safest Vehicles

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has named 27 vehicles Top Safety Picks for 2010...
Jeep Patriot image from Flickr.

Honda Skydeck Concept | Futuristic or Blast from the Past?

The Honda Skydeck concept minivan is a hybrid with DeLorean doors...
Not that kind of Skydeck (image by flickr)

Southwest Airlines Sale | No Dates Near Christmas

Some Southwest Airlines tickets cost only $50, $75 or $100 if you purchase them today through the end Thursday, but you can't fly during the holidays...
Image from Flickr.

Payday Loans and How You Can Protect Your Personal Information From Identity Theft

Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.
Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.

Titanic Memorial Cruise | Oh, the Places You’ll Go

Titanic memorial cruise relives famous tragedy. You can visit the site where 1,517 died for just $3,900...
Image from Flikr.

HandsOn Network, Disney Team Up to Encourage Volunteers

Disney has teamed up with the HandsOn Network, which is part of the nation's largest volunteer network, the Points of Light Institute, to encourage volunteers...
This 2007 photo shows HandsOn Network volunteers cleaning up a neighborhood. Image from Flikr.com.

What is Labor Day? A Day to Celebrate Labor, of Course

Closing the summer by honoring workers

What is Labor Day? Why do we celebrate Labor Day? According to Wikipedia, this holiday originated in Canada and was intended to remind people of various labor disputes between workers and business owners in the late 19th century. It migrated to the United States after American labor leader Peter McGuire attended a Canadian labor festival and decided to bring this tradition south of the border. Considering the deadly labor disputes that were occurring in America at that time (such as the 1894 Pullman Strike), President Grover Cleveland made organized labor reconciliation a priority. Just [...]

Labor Day in New York, 1882 (Photo: commons.wikimedia.org)

How People Are Taking Advantage of Installment Loans To Cover Budget Shocks Today

Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.
Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.

Scoot Coupe | New Transportation Technology

The Scoot Coupe has three wheels and handlebars like a motorcycle. However, it carries the passenger and driver side-by-side in car seats. It gets great ...
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