Brenda Williams 
Member since: July 13, 2008
Total live articles: 1016
Growing older is something that is going to happen no matter how hard you try to "not" act your age. As a side effect of growing older, one of the unfortunate things that we often have to experience is a dulling of our reflexes. For example, if you have ever...
Over the past couple of years, my mother has complained about how her vision was giving her problems. However, she never did anything about it until recently. When I spoke to her a few weeks ago, I was telling her about how I had to drive my grandmother back from...
Recently, I read an article about a young woman who was going for a run during the day time on a road that wasn't terribly busy when she was struck and killed by a motorist who simply wasn't paying attention. It struck a chord with me because as a self...
Eating and driving is much more dangerous than people give it credit for. For one thing, when you are eating while you are behind the wheel of a car, your focus is almost immediately taken off of the roadway. Not only this, but eating while driving usually requires two hands...
Purchasing a practical car is something that most people should be thinking about when it comes time to buy their first vehicle. However, for most first-time-car buyers, often, this minute detail is forgotten. As a result, in the long run, people wind up paying quite a bit more than they...
There are many people who believe that the driving habits you develop early on when you first learn to drive are the same driving habits that will stay with you all throughout your driving career. However, if this were the case, then the United States would be full of nothing...
Landing the job of your dreams is probably most people's dream. However, few of us wind up working for someone or some entity that fulfills our own job dream-come-true situation. There are many people nowadays who, despite the bad economy, are fed up with working for those who mistreat them,...
Chances are that if you own a vehicle of any sort, you have at least thought about what would or could happen if you were to miss a payment. Too often, when we first purchase our very first vehicle, we make the mistake of purchasing a car or sport utility...
The guy in the cubicle on one side of you insists on sharpening his pencil every five minutes (or so you are convinced). In the meantime, the woman who sits in the cubicle on the other side of you is equally as strange. You've stolen glances at her on occasion...
Walking is a great activity that is good for those of us with sensitive joints. Besides this, walking has proven to be just as beneficial as any other cardio activity, which may come as a pleasant surprise to those of us who previously thought that the only way to a...
If you decide to buy a manual transmission vehicle then you'll need to learn how to drive it because it's a lot different then driving your regular automatic transmission vehicle. There are many things you need to learn and you should find someone you know who you can practice with...
Exercise is an incredibly important part of a healthy person's life. Exercise is attributed to a healthy, long life and is attributed to preventing cancers, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and even asthma. Exercising regularly helps to hone one's athletic skills, to strengthen the cardiovascular system and muscles across the...
Motorcycles are two-wheeled vehicles that are powered by an engine and are used for everyday travel as well as off-road activities. In some parts of the world motorcycles are the least expensive automobile to purchase and are the most widespread form of transport. Motorcycles are extremely popular throughout Europe. Motorcycles...
Pneumonia is a problem that affects the lungs and can be deadly if not treated properly or detected early. Pneumonia involves the inflammation of the lungs and is caused when the alveolar are filled with fluid. The alveolar are sacs filled with air and their primary responsibility is absorbing oxygen....
It has long been known that construction workers, mechanics, truck drivers and other blue collar workers were at risk for job related illnesses and injuries. However, white-collar jobs have always been considered safe. This is not so anymore. Now there are health risks associated with jobs where employees work all...
For individuals who are not car experts, knowing when and what is wrong with an automobile can sometimes be confusing and frustrating. However, with a little of research, which can be done online, at the library or at your local bookstore, there are ways to tell when certain parts of...
People are getting lazier with the invention of technology gadgets in helping to reduce the so-called burdens. Nowadays, you don't even need to hang your laundries under the sun. You can just take out your laundries from the washing machine and wear it since your washing machine has the dryer...
Stopping the vehicle is one of the essential parts of driving. We have all been driving down the road at one time or another, just to hear the squeaking of breaks that come along with vehicles that are driving by. Sometimes, it's our own vehicles that are making these squeaky...
My favorite juice also happens to be one of the healthiest juices you can drink: cranberry juice. You may have heard wonderful things about cranberry juice. However, the truth of the matter is that cranberry juice is deliciously healthy for you. It is high in antioxidants, which...
Choosing a paint color for your automobile is much more then personal preference. There are some other things that should be taken into account. Some of these things include the type of car that you have, the cost, how a paint color affects your resale value and functionality. We will...
Motorcycles are two-wheeled vehicles that are powered by an engine and are used for everyday travel as well as off-road activities. In some parts of the world motorcycles are the least expensive automobile to purchase and are the most widespread form of transport. Motorcycles are extremely popular throughout Europe. Motorcycles...
It has long been known that construction workers, mechanics, truck drivers and other blue collar workers were at risk for job related illnesses and injuries. However, white-collar jobs have always been considered safe. This is not so anymore. Now there are health risks associated with jobs where employees work all...
A bone fracture occurs when a bone, anywhere in the human body, is cracked or broken. The break affects the continuity of the bone itself and also causes mild to severe pain at the break and throughout the body. Bone fractures are caused by a few different factors. They are...
If you decide to buy a manual transmission vehicle then you'll need to learn how to drive it because it's a lot different then driving your regular automatic transmission vehicle. There are many things you need to learn and you should find someone you know who you can practice with...
One of the largest single-day sporting event in history is the Indy 500. The running of the Indy 500 has been going on since 1911. The 93rd running of the race will take place in May of 2009, making it the 64th consecutive year without interruption. Other names of the...
We all want our cars to last and no one wants to be stranded along side the road with a malfunctioning car or worse yet stalled in the midst of freeway traffic. You can avoid or minimize these calamities by doing the necessary maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer's owner's...
For individuals who are not car experts, knowing when and what is wrong with an automobile can sometimes be confusing and frustrating. However, with a little of research, which can be done online, at the library or at your local bookstore, there are ways to tell when certain parts of...
Hummer is an off-road vehicle produced by General Motors and was founded in 1995 with its headquarters located in Detroit, Michigan. Hummer has three different models coming off the production line each year. They are the H1, H2 and the H3. The H1 is a modified version of the Humvee,...
When looking for the perfect place to buy a car in the Philadelphia area, look towards Burns Honda, especially when looking for one of Honda's fine products. Burns Honda of Marlton, NJ is located on Route 73 South; a stone's throw from the Marlton circle. It is minutes from Route...
An oil change is part of vehicle maintenance that keeps the car running effectively and smoothly and keeps the engine healthy. If a car's oil is not changed on a regular basis then the engine can develop sludge, which will slow down its power and lead to other mechanical problems...
