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Go Low on Spirits
July 15, 2017. Christina Elston
You’re at a cocktail mixer at a business conference or on the first night of your fabulous tropical-resort getaway. You’ve decided to have just one drink. Why then, when it’s finished, do you find yourself ordering another? “Alcohol produces what is known as disinhibition,” said George Koob, director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse…
From the President’s Desk: Pave the Way for Teen Driver Safety
July 14, 2017. Mark Shaw
Traffic crash statistics obscure the fact that behind every crash, behind every death, is a person. Not just that one person, but his or her family, co-workers and friends. We have watched with growing alarm the spike in traffic deaths around the country, knowing that behind those 40,000 yearly fatalities are thousands more whose lives…
Memphis Pulses to a Rock ‘n’ Roll Beat
July 01, 2017. Jill Fergus
When the music started, the people who had been standing around began to tap their toes, bounce their heads and move their hips to the beat. But this wasn’t a dance hall or a dimly lit club. It was a museum. Yet people couldn’t help themselves when the distinctive sounds of Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry…
Impress With Recipes From AAA Diamond Rated Restaurants
July 01, 2017. Nick Tavares
Concoct expertly crafted dishes in your home with the help of AAA Diamond Rated restaurants. These recipes will ensure you three courses of fancy summer fare. 1. A fresh start Start sophisticated with the Champagne mango salad created by chef Jean Georges Vongerichten for his AAA Five Diamond Rated, self-titled restaurant in New York City….
Don’t Break the Bank on Unexpected Car Repairs
June 01, 2017. Roberto Cruz
Unless you’re rich Uncle Pennybags, spending $600 on car repairs is a tough pill to swallow. Unfortunately, that’s the going rate for the average car repair bill today, according to new AAA research. What’s more, an estimated 30 percent of Americans are unable to pay the average car repair bill without going into debt, the…
Pet Allergies: When an Itch Means Something More
June 01, 2017. Nick Tavares
Ever think your pet might be allergic to you? While that may be a rare scenario, it’s increasingly clear that cats and dogs, like their human companions, can have allergies. Cornell University’s Baker Institute for Animal Health classifies potential pet allergies into three categories: atopic dermatitis caused by pollen, dust, mold and other natural irritants;…
3 Questions to Know If You’re Ready to Buy a House in 2017
May 06, 2017.
Here are three questions to ask yourself if you’re wondering whether 2017 is the year you’re ready to make such a commitment.
Keep an Eye on These 3 Car Parts As Your Car Ages
May 01, 2017. Roberto Cruz
Even the most reliable cars depreciate over time. Here are three parts to keep an eye on as your car ages. Water Pump This part circulates coolant throughout the engine to prevent overheating. It’s a moving part, so it’s prone to wear and tear; in this case, leaky seals, bad bearings and issues with the…
The Science of Motion Sickness
May 01, 2017. Christina Elston
Travel means moving, but when we’re not moving under our own power, about 30 percent of us experience motion sickness. “Any kind of conveyance makes people sick,” said Millard Reschke, chief of neuroscience at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Reschke has been studying the phenomenon for about 40 years, and with good reason: Around…
Test Drive: 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
April 01, 2017. AAA Staff
The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, a five-passenger sport-utility vehicle, comes in two trim levels and has two engine choices: a 2.4-liter engine in the base model and a more powerful 2.0-liter engine as an option in the base model and standard equipment in the limited models. The Santa Fe can be ordered in front- or…