The Carriage Dog, the Dalmatian

Since the movie about 101 Dalmatians, this spectacular spotted dog has gained popularity. However, the story of the Dalmatian goes beyond the film. He is also known as “carriage dog” or “fire station dog”. Before the “horseless carriage,” horses were used to pull fire engines, and the dog became a common sight at firehouses across the United States. The dog […]

Florida Homestead Real Estate Tax Portability Explained

For those who have made a home in Florida and are considering moving to a new home in Florida, one of the most important things to be aware of is the recently enacted Property Tax Portability Amendment that affects Homestead property. So what is Florida property tax portability? A new Florida law allows residents who move from one primary residence […]

Better performance and injury prevention in any sport

In the recent 2019 NBA Finals, where the underdog Toronto Raptors won their first and only NBA Championship, there were other major headlines surrounding the 6-game series and then the wins themselves. I think no one can argue that had these cases not occurred, the outcome might have been significantly different. There were 2 career-changing, series-ending injuries that occurred in […]

6 ways to save money on summer travel

The summer travel season is all about kicking into high gear, and with gas prices and airfares rising, many people are reconsidering their vacation plans or opting for a “local vacation” instead. Before you scrap your getaway idea, consider these 6 ways to save money on summer travel. Stop & Shop Gas Rewards. Now when you use your Stop & […]

30 points, how science has changed our lives

If we look at life 100 years ago and compare it with life today, we will notice that science has drastically changed human life. With the dawn of the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, the effect of science on human life changed rapidly. Today, science has a profound effect on the way we live, largely through technology, the use […]

Everything you ever wanted to know about New York without guilt

The “New York Comprehensive Auto Insurance Law,” which most people call the “no-fault statute,” was enacted in 1973 and went into effect the following year. The purpose of the law was to limit the number of auto accident personal injury claims, as many politicians had this agenda on their platforms. The no-fault statute was innovative in that it provided for […]

Antibiotic for the treatment of IBS

Based on the theory that there could be small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SBO) in patients with IBS, antibiotics have been tried as a treatment. Antibiotics have helped some IBS sufferers, especially those with complaints of diarrhea, excess bloating and gas, and abdominal pain. Without well-designed scientific studies demonstrating clear efficacy, the use of antibiotics has been somewhat empirical, and the […]