You could say that drunk driving is an American teenager killer. Teenage drunk driving statistics show that 60% of teenage deaths in the whole U.S. is alcohol related. In addition, 40% of all car accidents in the country involve teens.Drunk-driving statistics show that, car accidents are the leading cause of deaths for American teens aged 15-24. The study also shows that 74 % of those car accidents involve young drivers that are not wearing...more
Kitting out a new nursery in preparation for the arrival of a new baby is so much fun that many interior designers specialise in just that area. The choice of designs for wall coverings, the delicious and subtle muted and pastel shades of paint for the woodwork and the range of rugs in traditional, novelty or wild and contemporary patterns is immense. If you are at that stage where you are considering how to arrange the baby's furniture, or...more
Now that the summer solstice has given us more time between sunrise and sunset, Americans are officially in summer mode - using the extra daylight hours to spend with the family. But unemployment rates are above 10% in many states and the recession isn't showing signs of an early end. A lot of us are cutting way back on expenses. The Auto Club estimates that the traditional vacation costs an average of $244 per day for two people just for lodgings and meals. With plane fares, the kids' expenses and other costs thrown in, the price of a weeklong family vacation could reach $10,000. With the effects of the recession hitting government agencies as well as individual families, are you wondering how to entertain your kids this summer? Many cities are cancelling summer school, county governments are cutting down on various services and some state parks are closing. So if you need to engage your children this summer, here are some tips to help you take advantage of free and low-cost alternatives to expensive summer activities - the emerging trend of "staycations:" 1. Make good use of your local library. The hours may be cut back but the library is still a good source of fun for...more
I know it is hard to believe, but that little girl with the bubbly curls that used to push her dolls to the park, who cried on her first day at school, and who had an imaginary friend that did all the naughty things that actually she wished she could do, is now turning 18. She went through that touchy, know it all phase where she could not be told...more
Every twelve minutes there is a robbery. Every 36 seconds there is an aggravated assault. That's not 36 minutes. That's 36 seconds. I know we all like to think that we live in bubble, but our safety and security is not something that can be taken for granted. Your bubble will burst when you least expect it and something as simple as mace...more
As our parents, siblings, and relatives get older, we have to make sure they are being cared for. No matter if they are being taken care of in their home, your home, or in an assisted living facility, you need to make sure they are not being abused. Rest easy with a hidden Granny Cam that will be your eyes while you are not there.You see a lot of horror stories about the people who are suppose to be taking care of our elderly parents, and are caught on video either stealing money or pills, physically abusing them, or just not taking good enough care of them. The question of if you should have a Granny Cam is not necessary, you owe it to your loved ones to have one. The real question will be which one should you choose? Granny Cams or Nanny Cams are just tiny video surveillance cameras that are hidden inside an everyday item to catch someone doing something they should, or should not be doing. Then, it transmits the video over several different methods so it can be viewed.You can choose hidden cameras that are Color, Black/White, or Color that turns to B/W when it gets dark. You can add a low lux feature that helps you see in the dark, and some of the wireless cameras have a...more
If your property has been on the market for months and just won't budge then review these tips to get some interest and get you moving.1) Call other agents and ask them to revalue your house. Your price may be too high. Of course you won't...more
Shopping for clothing, accessories, shoes and more can be tight on a family's budget no matter what the national economic situation is. Even when times are great, its a good idea to get more for your money. I used to just go shop right off of...more
In these slightly gloomy and cash strapped times,it makes sense to treat your friends and loved ones to a selection of fun gifts at their birthdays and other celebrations - presents that will make them smile and raise their spirits! there are a huge...more
These days, there are many ways to find the exact gifts you are looking for, for specific occasions, with online and in store retailers. When it comes to giving fantastic baby gifts, you want to be sure that you are giving a gift that will be used...more
At the federal level, census records are a great place to start researching your family's historical records. You can learn which countries your family members came from, where they first lived and worked in the United States and whether you...more
"If we can recognize that change and uncertainty are basic principles, we can greet the future and the transformation we are undergoing with the understanding that we do not know enough to be pessimistic."Hazel Henderson (Economist, writer and...more