Now is the time of year to start de-winterizing your house and doing those spring maintenance chores you’ve been looking forward to all winter. Whether you do a simple spring cleaning in all your rooms or you have a full blown maintenance routine you go through, the time is close
People often wonder about the difference between a hurricane, a cyclone and a typhoon. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), meteorologically there is no difference. These three storms all have the same properties, particularly very low pressure at the center. The difference lies not in strength or
Everyone loves St. Patrick’s Day. Green rivers, green beer, green ham… OK… maybe not so much the green ham, but the green beer and other potent potables are definitely part of the celebrations. It’s easy to lose yourself in the fun when you celebrate St. Paddy’s, but paying attention to
States are given the responsibility for setting forth the rules and requirements regarding driver’s license renewals for each state resident, including any exceptions for older drivers. Here, we will list renewal requirements for senior drivers in each of our 50 states. Two Year Renewals Hawaii (2-year renewals, 72) Indiana (2-year renewals, 81)
Insurance companies recognize that policyholders are encountering a larger number of auto accident scams all across the country. Scammers work long stretches of road where victims can be cornered using multiple vehicles. Once the accident occurs, all but the scammer vehicle involved will disappear. These activities leave the policyholder appearing
After losing their Beverlywood home to a fire during the holidays in December 2011, a Los Angeles family recently moved into a new home, a gift from their community. The so-called Eco Bungalow is the first of its kind, a fire-safe, energy-efficient, non-toxic and affordable building constructed with materials donated
The tragic story of Damian Young, who recently died in his Mid-City home after his room caught on fire, is a sobering reminder as to why it is important to have working smoke detectors in your home. Young, 37, often burned candles and incense in his room, which was located
The “Big One” is a large earthquake predicted by seismologists to hit Southern California along the San Andreas fault line in the near future. The energy built up along this fault should be considerable as the fault has not experienced a large rupture of 7.0 in many years. Scientists and
Drought and forestry management practices have created a state of emergency in the forests that lie close to urban areas in California. The Yosemite wildfire sparked fears that available resources would be unable to stop the fire’s path before it reached water and hydropower sources that support San Francisco. In
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading killers of Americans, including conditions such as heart disease, coronary artery disease and stroke. Surprisingly, for something that is such a widespread cause of death, cardiovascular disease is nearly entirely preventable with the right steps. As a result, there is no better time