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![]() | In 1911, Norwegian Roald Amundsen and British rival Robert Falcon Scott raced overland to be the first to stand at the South Pole. Amundsen planted a flag on the spot that Scott would find three weeks later, before he would turn around for his ill-fated return to the coast. Though the reign of Amundsen and Scott is referred to as the Golden Age of Antarctic exploration, the term could just as easily be applied today. One hundred years after that flag planting, more tourists than ever are visiting Antarctica ... More |
![]() | China holds a storied place on any world traveler's adventure list, as it has for centuries. Few countries offer such remarkable diversity: from cosmopolitan cities to ancient villages, rural traditions to contemporary urban culture, historic treasures to natural wonders. China offers enough to mesmerize vagabonds for a lifetime of exploration. More |
![]() | Business experience is great, but it can only open the door so far when it's time to further your education, advance your career, and open up opportunities. Life, job, and family keep you busy. But there's more to do. If you don't yet have a degree, a certificate or bachelor's is essential for gaining respect and responsiblity in your career. More |
![]() | For individuals and families needing relief from debts, "debt aid" or "debt relief" are all-encompassing terms for a variety of available options for people who have hit a rough spot financially and can't afford to pay their debts. Will debt relief help you? To find out, begin online by answering a few simple questions. More |
![]() | Do you feel tired all day, even if you slept a full 8 hours? Do you suffer from unexplained headaches, high blood pressure, cardiac problems and excessive daytime sleepiness? Believe it or not, all your problems could stem from snoring. More |
![]() | No matter what stage of life you're at, college isn't always an easy decision. Whether it's the financial burden, the academic challenge, family needs or a host of other factors, sometimes college just doesn't work out right away or in the traditional way. But there's always time to go back. It doesn't matter if you're 19, 29, 39 or ... More |
![]() | While Americans are being more careful with their money than ever, one sector where spending has increased is travel. Recent research has found that people who spend their money on travel, and occasionally disconnect from the digital world, rate their lives as happier. Many travelers look to the restorative powers that come from visiting places that offer wild, natural beauty. If close encounters with indigenous creatures appeals to you, then a holiday to the Galápagos will provide you unparalleled opportunities ... More |
![]() | At a time in America when banks and other companies are receiving government bailouts, millions of consumers who are struggling with credit card debt are wondering where their rescue plan is. More |
![]() | Every year, people have a list of things they want to change about themselves. Whether it's eating better or exercising more, resolutions are great tools to help change your life for the better. Unfortunately, New Year's resolutions are rarely kept long enough to make a difference. More |
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![]() | Even the ancient Egyptians knew it: The secret to beauty is in the eyes. Not those of the beholder, but yours. Research shows that as far back as 3000 B.C., the women of Egypt were enhancing their eyelashes with metal dust and soot. The goal then was the same as it is now: To make the eyes appear larger, wider and brighter - which creates a more alert and youthful look. But metal dust and soot were tough on the vision. Fortunately, today there are much safer ways to make your eyelashes fuller, thicker, longer and darker … so you look bright-eyed and younger. More |
![]() | If you could go back in time, what would you change? Would you study harder in school? Push yourself to make more money? Perhaps even love someone else? What makes billionaires, movie stars, and gifted leaders so different from you and I? Is it more brainpower? More talent? More wisdom? No ... More |
![]() | With the economy still tight, it's smart to look at your budget and see where you can save some money. One of the easiest and best places to shave a couple hundred dollars off your bills is to evaluate your car insurance policy. More |
![]() | They're young. They're healthy. Every day's a happy breeze - school, play, friends, sports, music, other activities … why in the world would a kid need life insurance? But those are precisely the reasons families should get life insurance now. Here's why. More |
![]() | Exploring the wildest reaches of Alaska used to pose enormous difficulty - making long overland treks, carrying food and gear, and portaging boats. The state's towering glaciers, deep fjords and old-growth forests were accessible only to the hardiest travelers. Today, adventurous travelers can find the wild experiences they seek in a much more accessible form - small-ship expeditions ... More |