Feel inspired by the Emerald Isle as we take you through the incredible hot spots of Ireland, from yesterday’s old pubs in its capital city, Dublin, to the sprawling landscape of Northern Ireland, which you may recognize from today’s TV hit “Game of Thrones.” Then, learn how to get the upper hand on your health with delicious recipes and bone-strengthening exercises, before you brush up on how to maintain your car’s health for Car Care Month.
October is Car Care Month, and with a potentially harsh winter only a couple of months away, now is the perfect time to give your car a checkup.
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To someone unfamiliar with the depths of Irish culture, images of shamrocks and leprechauns and pints of green beer on St. Patrick’s Day might spring to mind. At least that was my experience before visiting Ireland. Anyone who’s traveled to the Emerald Isle knows that its centuries-old culture goes far deeper than the American collegiate...
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“If ever I should wish for a retreat whither I might steal from the world and its distractions, and dream quietly away the remnant of a troubled life, I know of none more promising than this little valley.” It’s with these words that Washington Irving’s nameless narrator describes the now proverbial Westchester glen that sets...
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Start with these questions as you embark on your quest to find the right contractor for your home renovation project.
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Nobody wants an unexpected car repair bill dropped in his or her lap. An extended warranty is a safeguard against that headache.
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In these parts, we often think of the holiday season as the five or six weeks between Thanksgiving and the New Year. But look around the world and you can find a celebration any time of year. January Australia Day is Jan. 26. The Aussie celebration includes events nationwide, like boat races in Sydney Harbor...
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Fill your diet with superfoods that address women’s health concerns with these flavorful and healthy dishes. 1. Savor the flavor When thinking of building strong bones, a cheesy Italian meal probably doesn’t come to mind. But this spinach and ricotta cannelloni from the National Osteoporosis Foundation is loaded with nutrients such as calcium, iron and...
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It’s never too late to strengthen your bones and help prevent osteoporosis. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, about 80 percent of the 10 million Americans with osteoporosis are women. With this disorder, usually related to aging, weakening bones lead to pain, decreased height and skeletal deformities. Here are some exercises the foundation recommends to...
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