AmazonFresh and Google Express: Convenient Or Money-Wasters?
For years now, many grocery stores, especially in large cities, have offered a delivery service. You go to the store, fill your cart with the items on your list, and pay a fee to get your groceries delivered to your home. I used such a service years ago when I lived in the downtown area of Ottawa and did...
Before Hypertension Kills You, Try These 11 Tricks
The number of people in the United States living with high blood pressure is truly staggering. According to CDC statistics, one in three adults has high blood pressure — that’s about 75 million people. Another one in three is pre-hypertensive, which means that their blood pressure is higher than the normal range. If you don’t have high blood pressure...
Do You Have What It Takes? 4 Traits Of Successful Female Entrepreneurs
Successful female entrepreneurs embody certain characteristics that naturally drive them to succeed. In fact, ask the world’s most powerful female business leaders and they’ll tell you that without these traits, it’s almost impossible to succeed. Here’s how some of the most successful female entrepreneurs roll. She’s brave and bold Entrepreneur and billionaire, Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx, spent seven years selling...
This Must-See Wildlife Destination May Be Gone By 2030
Nature is glorious, and it’s impossible to beat the experience of getting up close and personal with some of the animals we share the planet with. Here, we’re going to look at some of the best spots in the world to have a close wildlife encounter. These six destinations have been chosen not just because of their natural beauty,...
Celebrity Pastor Joel Osteen’s Response To Houston Flood Victims Sparks Outrage
Celebrity pastor Joel Osteen is facing tremendous backlash for his late response to open the doors of his 16,000-seat church located in Houston. As flooding continues to decimate the heavily populated Houston area, the church has finally opened its doors, despite nearly three days of being closed to nearby Houstonians. Was the church flooded, or not? In defense, Lakewood Church’s spokesman...
Drink THIS Every Day To Pee Out More Toxins
The kidneys are arguably the unsung heroes of the human body. While other high flying organs and muscles like the brain, liver and heart bask in the attention of the health and medical world, the kidneys are hard at work keeping you alive. It’s a decidedly unglamorous job. Their role is to filter out all the unwanted compounds (i.e., waste)...
You Won’t Die + 8 Other Lessons I Learned From Hitchhiking
Hitchhiking is one of the best ways to see the world, despite its controversy. Often looked down upon as unsafe or unreliable, it’s inarguable hitchhiking can have its downsides. However, it can also be a life changing experience, exposing travelers to a world they didn’t even know existed. Here’s a few things I’ve learned on the road, and why...
Avoid These 7 Mistakes On Amazon To Save Tons Of Money
For many years now, I have been shopping on Amazon on a pretty regular basis. It’s a highly convenient service. I love not having to drive to the store, walk through malls, stand in lines and deal with the whole face-to-face shopping experience. I find it saves me a lot of time, effort and sanity to buy many things...
Is It Ethical To Keep Cats As Pets? What The Experts Say
My cat is awesome. She’s independent, has her own interests and seems to genuinely enjoy my company. Sometimes I question the ethics of keeping a pet, however. Am I just trapping this lovely little furball inside a home and city that is unlike anything her species is designed to inhabit? Cats are unlike any other domesticated animal. Dogs for...
66 Unbelievable Pictures And Videos Of Hurricane Harvey Disaster
More than 30,000 people were left in need of emergency shelter Monday in Houston, as the flood waters continued to rise. Residents used everything from kayaks to inflatable beach toys to reach safety, as streets and homes were flooded with more than 30 inches of rain. Video shows man biking through extremely flooded streets of Houston, Texas in the wake...
