Travel & Recreation
Home Theater Surround Sound with Virtually No Speakers?
Over the past few years, home theater surround sound systems have been a great way for consumers to bring home cinema-style sound. These popular systems are usually made up of at least five speakers to recreate all those high intensity movie sound effects: a right and left main speaker, a center speaker placed on the TV, two rear speakers and a subwoofer.
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When Your Hotel is Your On-the-Road Office
What factors are important to you when choosing a hotel when you travel for business? You need it to be conveniently located, reasonably priced, comfortable, and hopefully, quiet. But you also need a hotel that helps you get ready for that important meeting or prep for that pivotal presentation.
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Boater's Guide to Winter Storage
If you're an avid boater, the time of year you dread is just around the corner. It'll soon be time to pull your boat out of the water and stow it for the winter. But before you throw the cover on, there are several things you need to take care of to make sure you won't miss a beat when the next boating season begins.
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Preventative Measures to Avoid Travel Sickness
It's the time of year when families and students think about spring break, and anyone in a cold climate wonders where to get warm and chase away the winter blues. Whether spring break or the annual family vacation, you don't want to get sick on your way there or during your stay.
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Keep Safety in Mind when Hitting the Road
Planning a road trip? You may spend weeks making sure the trip is organized and that your vehicle is road-ready. However, you may overlook important safety needs, such as having a fire extinguisher in your car.
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Five Tips for Healthy Vacations
The temptation to abandon healthy eating habits is especially strong during vacations, when we are diverted from our normal routines. Away from home and on the go, it's so easy to grab a candy bar from a vending machine or stop at a fast-food drive-thru for a burger and fries.
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How to Put a Little Play Back in Your Day
So when did life become all work and no play? In the recent study No Vacation Nation (2007), the U.S. Center for Economic and Policy Research found that among the 21 richest countries in the world, the United States is the only nation where paid vacation time is not guaranteed by law.
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Customize Your Wheels
The last time you purchased a vehicle, why did you buy a truck instead of a car? The draw was likely its functionality. Trucks handle better on long hauls, can tow pretty much anything, and offer enough space to transport lumber, garden supplies, furniture -- pretty much anything you may need to carry.
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Great Night's Sleep = Great Business Plan
Every company needs a differentiator that cements its image as a category leader in the publics' eyes, especially in industries where consumers have many brands from which to choose. When Arnold Angeloni came on board as CEO of AmericInn, he decided to capitalize on the amenity most prized by business and leisure travelers alike. You may be surprised to discover that it's not a fancy lobby, not a five-star restaurant or even 24-hour room service. What travelers want, more than anything else, is peace and quiet.
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Great Gifts for the Men in Your Life
Finding the perfect gift for the men in your life can be a challenge. After all, how many neckties or personalized golf balls does one guy need? Luckily, the Internet brings all types of exotic gifts right to your computer (and dad’s door). Here’s a look at some of the standout gifts we think any dad would love to receive.
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