No More Box Office Blues
Obtaining those hard-to-get tickets
Going to a special event is always great fun, but getting hold of premium, hard-to-find, or sold out tickets can be a real challenge. Don’t let the 'sold out' sign be a deterrent. Here are some great ways to get your hands on those elusive tickets, so that you can be there and enjoy that special concert, play or football game live.
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Keeping Your Brain in Shape
Get off the treadmill and grab your thinking cap!
Sure, six-pack abs and cellulite-free legs would be nice, but have you ever wondered about fitness for your brain? Just as physical exercise strengthens your body, mental activity helps your mind stay sharp and resist effects of the cognitive aging process. While challenging your IQ certainly keeps your brain healthy, there are also other lifestyle choices you can make that benefit your noggin. Here are some ways to improve your mental fitness.
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Follow the Road to Adventure
Take Route 66 and get a taste of what the Land of Lincoln is all about!
Known as the Main Street of America, Route 66 runs from Chicago all the way to Los Angeles, California for a total of nearly 2,500 miles. The path begins along the shore of Lake Michigan, connecting the Midwest to California. In fact, this road existed before Route 66 and was first called the Pontiac Trail. In 1918, Illinois began paving the road and, by the time Route 66 was instituted, it was entirely paved. (Fun Fact: This piece of Route 66 was the first fully paved highway in the state!)
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Introducing the 2009 Kia Borrego
The big idea in sport utility vehicles.
The 2009 Kia Borrego is the contrarian’s SUV. While just about every other SUV is trying to become a car-like “crossover,” the Borrego enters the ring as the one and only new-generation body-on-frame sport utility vehicle. That’s a bold move and a very smart one, too. After all, the Borrego can do things no crossover would even imagine possible.
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2009 Kia Rondo to the Rescue
Rondo is the midsize wagon for those suffering from “minivanophobia.”
With gas prices rising and the economy falling, the 2009 Kia Rondo is the rescue and recovery vehicle you have been searching for. It’s not an SUV, nor is it a minivan. The 2009 Kia Rondo is a wagon, a tall, four-door, hauls-all that sips fuel and loves families!
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The 2009 Nissan Maxima Is the 4DSC ReinCARnated
Enthusiasts believe this Maxima is the return of the Four-Door Sportscar.
Twenty years and six generations ago, the Nissan Maxima became known as the “4DSC” (4-door sportscar) because the world had never seen a sedan with such incredible performance. Many Maxima enthusiasts believe the redesigned 2009 Maxima is the reincarnation of that beloved car.
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2009 Nissan Murano Returns Fully Redesigned
After skipping a model year, the Murano is better than ever.
Having defined the “sport” in SUV, the Murano went on to define the “crossover” (CUV) utility vehicle. The 2009 Murano sport CUV is the same, but improved and even more so.
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After School Fun!
When the homework is done and the practices are over, kick back and watch a back-to-school flick!
Raise your hand if you want to have fun! Going back to school shouldn’t only be about homework and learning. There’s always plenty of room for entertaining activities. So put away the pencils and calculators and grab some popcorn, it’s time for a little break.
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Forget Mystery Meat
Make a lunch that will have your student coming back for seconds!
Ahh, you remember the school lunch line. Standing there, surveying your choices – mystery meat or a chicken patty? There was always pizza on Fridays and little Jell-O cups. Sure, many of the items are still there today, but now there are healthier options. Let’s not forget the good old brown bag lunch.
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Do Your Homework!
Help back-to-schoolers do their best and improve their study skills!
Ahh, September. The leaves turn colors, the air is crisper and your kids are going back to school! Yes, it’s that time of the year when you rush to the nearest office supply store and fill up your shopping cart with notebooks, pens, pencils and calculators. However, it’s not just about brand new supplies – it’s about making sure your children do the best that they can, and good study skills can provide your children with the basic tool needed to succeed in school.
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The Seduction of Creativity
Everyone has creative potential, so the key is coaxing it out.
The scientists, biologists and psychologists who study the brain agree creativity is an inherently human trait, but they admit they can’t pinpoint where or what part of the brain is responsible for creativity.
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Friends, food and fun!
Your stress-relief guide to dining out
Dinner shouldn't be seen as burden, but rather a great opportunity to relax with your family and friends. Not looking to cook tonight? Here are some great ways to get out and find that great new restaurant and save money with sites like Restaurant.com, and make your next dining experience the fun, relaxing experience you are looking for.
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Don’t Be “Fueled” by Additives and Devices That Claim to Improve Gas Mileage
Miracles for increasing fuel efficiency don’t exist!
When gas prices go up, the scam artists show up. Products that claim to boost gas mileage are bogus, according to the EPA. After testing hundreds of “mileage maximizers,” the EPA says it “has not found any product that significantly improves mileage.”
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