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The History Behind Labor Day

Paula Kashtan — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 22:46:04 +0000

What’s not to love about Labor Day? A long weekend, BBQs and parades — really, no responsibilities except for having a great time and toasting the end of summer. But what exactly does Labor Day celebrate? The history of Labor Day is closely linked to the Pullman Strike, which occurred in 1894 between labor unions [...]

10 Reasons to Look Forward to Fall

Paula Kashtan — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:00:47 +0000

With Labor Day just around the corner, many are mourning the end of summertime. Don't fret — just remember these things that make fall great, from baseball to apple pie. Joe Robbins, Getty Images 1 Fall Sports The NFL’s regular season starts September 8, the NHL begins in early October and MLB playoffs [...]

5 Gadgets You Can't Go To The Beach Without

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:45:34 +0000

Whether you’re going Tiki Tubing with your ice chest and a couple of dozen friends or maybe the emerald waters off Destin are more your cup of tea. There is no doubt that Summer will soon be calling your name. You’re going to want the latest gadgets to be envy of the beach so let’s start there.

What Causes Your Headache And How To Prevent It

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:39:13 +0000

We all get headaches every now and then, it just seems to be a part of life. I get headaches a lot and I have found that quite a few of you have more than your share them too. There has to be a reason that some of us get a lot of headaches while others just get one every now and then

The Pinewood Derby Car You Wish You (Or Your Dad) Had Built

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:45:00 +0000

Let me go on the record as saying the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts are great groups for kids to be involved in. Both of my children have participated in scouting and are better people because of it. Being the cynical DJ type person that I am, I do have one small problem with scouting. My problem with scouting is the pinewood derby race. I love the concept of scouts building, painting and racing their own designs fueled by gravity and desire. The problem is when a parent, usually Dad, steps in and it becomes the child's car in name only. I can't be the only one that has ever had this thought right? That being said, I can only wish that I had the know how to build "the world's fastest pinewood derby car".