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Spending Smart: Gas-sipping Tips to Fuel Money Savings

RISMEDIA, March 30, 2011—(MCT) —Four-buck gasoline is a reality again for some American motorists. Only this time, unlike 2008, the price spike follows years of deep national recession and its aftermath—including rampant job loss and home foreclosures. That means many households' battered


Spring Has Sprung – Is Your Roof Ready?

RISMEDIA, March 29, 2011—If your asphalt shingles are curling or your wooden cedar shake shingles have rotted out, it's time to look for a new roof. This major home improvement investment requires research and an understanding of roofing material options to make the best selection


How Stuff Works: Emergency Preparedness

RISMEDIA, March 28, 2011—(MCT)—If there is one thing we saw with the Japan earthquake, it's how quickly the world can go from "normal" to "complete disaster." After the earthquakes and tsunamis struck, many people in Japan were thrown into quite primitive conditions: no


Spring Is Here and It’s Time to Check If Your Playground is Safe

RISMEDIA, March 26, 2011— Each year more than 200,000 children are taken to the emergency room as a result of an accident or fall on the playground. International Mulch Company, a maker of safe playground surfacing for more than a decade, recently announced some helpful tips


Family Travel Five: Take the Family on a Northwest Holiday

RISMEDIA, March 25, 2011—(MCT)—Take your family on a coastal adventure in the Northwest. Here are five places where you can explore the craggy coastline and the beauty of the saltwater beaches, play a round of golf or spot a tufted puffin.


Famous Real Estate – Too Glamorous to Survive in Today’s Industry

RISMEDIA, March 24, 2011—Real estate lovers find bad news upon the impending demise of both the Las Vegas hotel and casino where the Rat Pack boys entertained the customers and each other, and the Gold Coast mansion that—according to legend—was the inspiration for Daisy Buchanan's home


Beaverton and Portland Rank among the Safest Places to Live in the U.S.

RISMEDIA, March 23, 2011—Beaverton and Portland were recently ranked among the U.S.’ safest cities by Forbes magazine and other ranking bodies. This is one of the main reasons why many families and individuals have been relocating to Portland, Oregon and its nearby areas,


Spring Brings an Increase in Wildlife Activity—Homeowners Are Reminded to Keep the ‘Wild’ in Wildlife

RISMEDIA, March 22, 2011—According to Drew Cowley of Little Rascals Nuisance Wildlife Services, now that spring is here, it’s not only people shaking off the cold months of winter. Wildlife is also returning to its busy schedule of nursing and raising their young, building nests, and


Potted Bulbs Perfect for Outdoor Planting

RISMEDIA, March 21, 2011—(MCT)—Those foil-wrapped potted tulips, daffodils and hyacinths sold at supermarkets, garden or home centers, farmers markets and other retailers are perfect for outdoor planting, just like bedding plants. They are a great way to dress up your deck, patio or


Around the Home: Playing Outdoors Can Supply a World of Benefits

RISMEDIA, March 19, 2011—(MCT)—Want to nurture a healthy, motivated student? Advocates of the No Child Left Inside movement propose that sending your child outside for a daily dose of nature is one of the best ways to promote a healthy lifestyle.


Getaways: Top 10 Pet-Friendly Hotels

RISMEDIA, March 18, 2011—TripAdvisor, one of the world’s largest travel sites, announced the results of its pet travel survey of more than 1,200 U.S. travelers, revealing that the majority of animal owners feel pets make for prime vacation companions. Sixty-one percent of pet owners


10 Tips to Improve Your Vehicle’s Fuel Economy

RISMEDIA, March 17, 2011—(MCT)—With the price of regular unleaded gasoline topping $4 a gallon, auto information websites TrueCar.com and AutomMD.com have come out with a simple guide to get more mileage from your vehicle.


5 Steps to Transition to a Great Retirement

RISMEDIA, March 16, 2011—(MCT)—Research suggests that most Americans don't want to retire to a life of  just hitting a tiny white ball around a well-manicured lawn. Instead, they want to do something after they "retire" from their primary career. Trouble is, many Americans don't


National Study Shows Americans Continue to Spend More Time Grilling Outdoors

RISMEDIA, March 15, 2011—An annual nationwide study reveals that 7% of Americans report spending more than 10 hours each week cooking outdoors during their "grilling season." With this, almost half (49%) of all study respondents cite that they grill or smoke-cook year-round,


A Wake-Up Call for Gadget Lovers; Technology Robbing Us of Sleep

RISMEDIA, March 14, 2011—(MCT)—Nearly two-thirds of Americans say they're not getting enough sleep and late-night computer use, texting and video games are a significant part of the problem, according to a recently released national survey.


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