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More park improvements planned for Royal City in ‘26
ROYAL CITY — Lions Park in Royal City now has a soccer field, so city officials will be working on the next phase …
Drivers: 10 things you need to know about sharing the road with motorcycles
Anyone who rides a motorcycle knows it comes with risks. The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) estimates that 4,762 motorcyclists died in accidents in 2009. Now for the good news: It was the first time in…
Four auto repairs you should never put off
Have you ever ignored that rattling in your engine in hopes it would go away? Or pretend you were imagining that hesitation as your car shifted gears? You're probably not alone if you've put off having a possible c…
Why should you attend Web design conferences?
Given the popularity of web design conferences, expensive instructional events, many in the industry have begun to consider three important questions:
Five tips to build a better salad
(ARA) - Salads are a staple for people trying to eat well or save on fat and calories, but not all salads are created equal. While all greens are low in calori…
Get involved to help stop diabetes
(ARA) - This fall, thousands of people nationwide will join the movement to Stop Diabetes as they walk in the American Diabetes Association's Step Out: Walk to…
Use your head to protect it - Why you should never ride a motorcycle without a helmet
The last time you hopped on a motorcycle, did you put your helmet on? Hopefully the answer is yes. A 2007 National Highway Transportation Safety Administration report on motorcycle fatalities indicated there was a …
Older car maintenance care: Five ways to keep your older model car running longer
When was the last time you drove a new car off a dealer's lot? Can't remember, huh? With many Americans cutting their budgets and waiting to replace their older cars, the average age of a car on the road is now abo…
Scent-sational ideas for aromatherapy wedding favors
(ARA) - Hunting down the perfect wedding ensemble, negotiating seating arrangements with squabbling relatives, honeymoon flight reservations that change on a d…
Make getting there half the fun - motorcycle road trips and tips
Have you been longing for a vacation that would be unlike any you've taken? If so, how about wrapping up the summer of 2010 by riding your motorcycle to a place you've never been to before? Many parts of the countr…
Why you should consider a professionally designed logo for your business
If you own or run a business, designing a logo might seem like a fun project to take on yourself. Or you might think it's a good idea to get one of your more a…
Tractors can be safer with seatbelts and rollover protection
(ARA) - Tractor rollovers are all too common among both professional operators and rural lifestyle families alike. In fact, the National Institute of Occupatio…
Health service administration a growing industry
The field of health care is undergoing rapid changes. An aging population, new technology and a more demanding legislative and insurance environment make deliv…
Arthritis strikes people of all ages
Many people seem to think arthritis is a symptom of getting older. It's widely believed that in our older age, arthritis, to some degree, will likely hit. But …
Learn to pair wine with dessert
The art of learning to pair wine with dessert is something that you will find helpful throughout your life. There are even culinary courses, pastry classes and…
Today's laminate floors - a 'real' wood alternative
(ARA) - You love the look of natural wood flooring but are afraid to install hardwood because you know the floor will take a beating from the kids, dogs and th…