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    Travel

    How To Be a More Mindful Traveler

    This year, I’ve made an effort to put travel at the top of my list of priorities. It’s important to get out of your comfort zone and explore the world whenever possible after all. Traveling is fun and enriches your mind, body, and soul — especially when you’ve been stuck behind a desk for too long, and you find yourself gazing a little too longingly out the window to the distant mountains. But while traveling is all of those positive things, it can also take a toll on your energy, wellness, and even (especially) your bank account, no matter how prepared you are for everything the trip throws at you.…

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    Travel

    Tips for Traveling With a Chronic Condition

    Are you one of the 133 million Americans who has been diagnosed with a chronic condition, including 80% of older Americans? Perhaps you thought your traveling days were over once you received the diagnosis — but that’s simply not true! Sure, planning for travel with a chronic illness can be stressful, but it can be done and done well if you know where to start. If you or someone you love lives with a chronic illness, there are some special considerations you must make when you plan to travel. Here are some top traveling tips. Plan Ahead The reality is that, even though you may be going someplace totally exciting,…

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    Health Literacy

    What to Do When You Get in a Car Accident

    It’s a shocking moment when you collide with another car. Once the initial surprise and fear wear off, you can often find yourself scrambling for what to do next. Often drivers are so shaken by the incident that they are lost for words and actions. Therefore, having a list of what to do and what not to do when you find yourself in a car accident is helpful. When you have a checklist on hand to guide you through an emotional moment, it makes the process much easier to navigate. Make sure that you do the following when you get into an accident. Take Photos It’s essential to have a…

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    Green Technology

    Going Green: 5 Things to Do Before Getting an Electric Vehicle

    There are a number of vehicle choices on today’s market, from economy cars to hybrids and even fully electric vehicles. While fully electric vehicles are fantastic both for you and for the environment, it is not just as simple as buying a new car and driving it home. To really be prepared for a fully electric vehicle you need to take some important steps too. Some of those steps will depend on the brand and model of vehicle you are purchasing. Here are five things you need to do before you purchase an electric vehicle. Get a Home Charger Obviously if you are going to drive a fully electric vehicle,…

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    Management

    5 Things You Must Know Before Opening a Print Shop

    Almost every business could benefit from customized banners, more targeted print advertising, and promotional products. Whether you’re talking about screen printing or digital printing, print shops offer particular services and economies of scale that other businesses need but probably don’t have the time, equipment, or expertise to do themselves. Even from the perspective of someone wanting to open a print shop independently, equipment and training can be serious impediments to getting it right. Opening a print shop from scratch entails getting your financials in order and ensuring that—if you don’t have a mountain of liquidity at your disposal—you have good enough credit to secure private loans. 1. Startup Capital Requirements…