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Decreasing your risk for auto theft: Top 10 most stolen vehicles

After eight consecutive years of decline in the rate of vehicle theft, experts are now projecting an increase of 1.3 percent from year to year. There are many things that you can do to lessen your risk of auto theft. Never leave your car running or the keys in the ignition when unattended–even just for a minute. Don’t [...]

You asked: What to expect when you call an ambulance

If you call 911, what should you expect when an ambulance arrives?Scott Johnson, manager and emergency medical technician-paramedic for North Memorial Ambulance Service - Alexandria, answered a few questions:Q: When should someone call for an ambulance?A: “They can call an ambulance for any medical...

The Ten Dumbest Automotive Design Mistakes

Humans are an imperfect species. People make mistakes. Unfortunately, other people sometimes have to drive those mistakes. These are Jalopnik readers' picks for the ten worst car-design glitches.

What Not to Use Your Dumpster For

While dumpsters can be used for multiple waste and recycling projects, whether big or small, there are certain things for which a dumpster cannot be used. Most of the things for which dumpsters cannot be used pertain to any sort of toxic or hazardous waste. The types of waste listed below cannot be put into dumpsters as waste. There are alternate ways to dispose of those types of wasteWhat Cannot Go Into a Roll-Off DumpsterElectronicsThis includes mainly all televisions, radios,…

10 Cars That Can Run For Over 250,000 Miles

While just about any car these days can clock a quarter million miles if an owner throws enough money at it in terms of ongoing repairs and upkeep – some models tend to be more enjoyable to own and hold together better over the long haul than others.To determine which would be the most likely ne

Hey Doc! Why don’t ambulances use their lights and siren anymore?

Doylestown Observer Columnists - submitted by Ken Lavelle, MD, FACEP, NRP, BC-EMS, EMS Medical Director, Central Bucks EMS Recently an ambulance was called to a local high school for a

Should patients bear more of the cost for ambulance rides?

Should patients be on the hook for ambulance rides for non-emergencies? It's not that simple, write Dr. Surafel Tsega and Dr. Harry Cho in JAMA.

Improve Research Outcomes at ALA Annual Meet the Experts Sessions

See how you can improve research outcomes at our Meet the Experts sessions at ALA Annual 2015.

10 Survival Visual Tips and Tricks

Best survival infographics of survival tips and tricks for preppers. Survival Life is the best source for survival gear and off the grid living.

Ala Wai Canal: Hawaii's Biggest Mistake?

A robust past, a troubled present and an uncertain future surround the iconic Ala Wai Canal.

The One Ingredient That's Worse Than Sugar

Vehicle Maintenance Tips to Save You Money

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Why Every MTB Rider Should Consider a Singlespeed

No matter what your skill level is, riding a singlespeed mountain bike offers many benefits. Here are just a few.

Is Your Annual Conference Fulfilling Your Attendees’ Needs?

Attendees expect a lot out of your association’s annual conference, don’t they? So, how do you make sure you are not only meeting your attendees’ expectations, but exceeding them? If you took a Psych 101 class back in college, I’m sure you learned about Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Needs” theory states…