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    Travel

    Tips to Explore Big Cities During Low Budget Family Trip

    Planning on going for a vacation with your family and worried about your pocket? No matter how much a person earns, when traveling to a distant place with family budget is always a prime concern, which decides what place you are going to spend your holidays at. The point is not what your vacation budget is; instead it all comes down to how well you have planned your trip. You can still have the trip of your dreams without worrying about burning a hole in your pocket by doing some brainstorming research and planning everything well in advance. Here are some tips you can use while planning your dream vacation:…

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    Odd

    Another Great Reason to Give Up Soda

    In caring for our health, we always try to make the best decisions for our bodies. For many, this involves making the choice to cut out some of the least healthy food and drink options including those that are high in sugars and high fructose corn syrup. One primary target for both those training for major athletic events and those hoping to simply lose a few pounds is sugary drinks such as soda. And suddenly there are way more reasons to give up soda than just dropping a few pounds. Sugary Drink Risks A recent study from the American Heart Association’s Journal, Circulation, found that the consumption of sugary soda,…

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    Animals

    Protecting the Life of Our Waters

    Scientists have long been predicting the dangerous impacts of a changing climate. Some of these fears range from extreme weather changes to the submersion of populated cities. These fears become significantly more acute as we focus more heavily upon the impacts a changing climate has on our marine ecosystems.

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    Travel

    The World’s Greatest Road Trips

    What more do you need to spend a perfect holiday than you, your car and the open road? A truly wise man once said that the destination makes only a half of every trip, the second half is how you get there. I believe this to be true because, when you set of on a great journey you know where you started and you know where you are heading to but what happens in between is where memories are made.

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    Economics

    Jumpstart Your Career in Raleigh

    As college graduates enter the workforce, they often seek the perfect location that will serve as a hub for youth, energy and opportunity. Researching potential career destinations is a great idea for any aspiring leader. The city of Raleigh offers a research park that is home to more than 170 global companies.

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    Travel

    8 Cool Amusement Parks You’ve Never Heard Of

    You have the wind in your hair, the sun on your skin, and an appetite for thrills. Where are you? Possibly at an amusement park, psyching yourself up for the adrenaline rush that comes with a ride on that mean-looking roller coaster. The following amusement parks offer a great time, even if you've never heard of them.

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    Internet

    Where in the World is the Fastest Internet?

    The U.S. might be technologically advanced in some respects, but they're not doing too well when it comes to broadband Internet speeds. According to The Register, the U.S. is ranked ninth in the world. That's a pretty good improvement over the last time speeds were checked, with a 27 percent increase overall. However, it still lags behind for a so-called tech giant.