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What is Worse … Driving Drunk or Texting While Driving?

Drunk drivers are the biggest villains on the road.  About every 48 minutes a drunk driver will kill someone in the US.  Getting behind the wheel while drunk is arguably one of the most selfish things anyone can do while driving.  In 2009, drunk drivers accounted for the devastating statistic of 10,839 deaths.  Since the usage of cellphones is growing more and more common, a new on-road threat has emerged that now rivals the dangers imposed by drunk drivers.

How 9-11 Changed My Life

It seemed to be just another day at school for me in my 7th grade history class during my father’s mid-career tour at Scott AFB, IL.  But little did I know, I was literally about to see history unfold.  After the first tower had been hit, our classroom television set was switched on to stay current with live news coverage.  The classroom was full of excited chatter.  Then the second plane entered the frame.  As the explosion penetrated through the south tower, all noise in the classroom ceased.

5 Simple Tips for Preparing Your Car for Extreme Heat

With heat waves sweeping across the country, vigilantly monitoring your car is absolutely essential to prevent potential disasters.  Preparing your car for extreme heat entails everything from the inside out.  Let’s check out the menu of car care tips that will keep your car running smoothly and looking great during the summer months:

Time for a Road Trip!

I am long overdue for a good old-fashioned road trip.  So tomorrow I will be hittin’ the open roads for a smooth cruise through Ohio to Michigan.  Well, when I say “smooth”, that merely means that I am expecting my trusty Ford Ranger to get me to my destination problem-free.  And having prepared my car for the “long haul” of the less than three hundred mile trek, the ferocious red beast Günther (Who wouldn’t name their car?) shouldn’t give me any surprises.

How You Can Make a Difference in the Lives of Military Families in Need

<p>The sacrifice of those that have served and are actively serving in the armed forces is something that will never be forgotten. &nbsp;However, all too often those that give their all for this country are taken for granted. &nbsp;The fact of the matter is that our country as we know today would not be the same had it not been for the military that serve(d) so ardently. &nbsp;Giving to a charity is a great way that you can show your appreciation to the military as well as their families.

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