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Your HVAC Connection: Space Heaters

As the cold fronts blast in and out of Florida like an undecided whirl wind, most residents are finding themselves oscillating between hot and cold on a daily basis. Many will be toggling their air conditioner between cool and heat, often two or three times a day.

AC Out…Or is it? Know before you call

Protect yourself: If a little thing happens, make sure you know enough to not get ripped off.

Adrian Broner Gets a Life Lesson

Adrian Broner found out the hard way that all opponents are not the non threatening harmless cardboard cutout entities that will drop when you say so because in your mind you are the arrogant self serving heir apparent to the throne of greatness.

The Black “Me Generation”: A Fatality of Civil Neglect

The “Me Generation” spend their time chilling, “X boxing,” shopping for such personal things as sneakers (costing $200 to $400 a pair/pop), mobile/cell phones, making “booty” calls, and being caught up in “Black Boy” round-ups.

Holiday Etiquette: Are you Naughty or Nice?

Make the holiday season a rewarding time of year by teaching your children the importance of giving back.

A/C Programmable Thermostats

Programmable thermostats make it easier to manage temperatures at certain times, which can save you up to 20% on your energy bills over the year.

Your A/C and Heating Connection: Loss Aversion Week Two

Insulation has its standard measured in what is called R-Value, otherwise known as Thermal Resistance.

Your A/C and Heating Connection: Loss Aversion

Concerned about her power bill, she took the first step in what could possibly save her hundreds of dollars each year.

What is your Life’s Work?

Is it just me – or is it the older we get, the less important having more “stuff” or being self-consumed becomes?

3 Ways To Increase The Curb Appeal Of Your Florida Home

Increasing the curb appeal of your home, especially in a beautiful year round climate like Florida, creates a very positive first impression.

Bracing Myself for Impact!

Being a “nerd” for solace, I often “shift gears” by searching for the winding country lanes that most city slickers find distastefully boring, painfully slow, and dreadful.

How Much Baggage are you Willing to Carry?

When a brand spanking new relationship becomes a consideration and possibility in one's life, the thought of the baggage that this new interest brings to the table is the last thought in one's mind.

‘Spring Clean’ with Goodwill: Donate Excess Clothes, Household Goods

Goodwill Industries of Central Florida can help reduce the clutter. And so, the nonprofit is asking the community for “Spring Cleaning” donations of gently used clothing, household goods and electronics – revenue from which supports Goodwill’s job training and placement services.

The Love Game

Quit playing with your relationships and marriages! I say that because it seems to me relationships are becoming more and more like games.

RAW: Intersection at Art and Artist’s Square

RAW has strength and is backed by a profound mission: To provide up-and-coming artists creative tools, resources and exposure.

There’s a Lot to Celebrate

The GLBT community was at first mocked and ignored, which is how society usually treats people who are different, labeling them “misfits.”

Survey: Americans Want an Easier Way to Tell Crushes How They Feel

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching and many people wish they could work up the nerve to ask out that special someone.

Just In Case You Like Sex With Strangers…

Go ahead, you’ll never see him again.

High Impact, Affordable Upgrades to Spruce Up your Home

While kitchen and bath renovations get all the glamour and credit for offering high returns on your investment, there are high impact lower-cost upgrades that can give your home a fresh look and pay off in the long term.

How to Build a Great Gift Basket

Beneath the pretty decorations lie enchanting mysteries that emerge one-by-one to the delight of the recipient.

DIY or Not? Heat pump or straight cool

There is no one-size fitting all solution and for this reason, we always recommend having a professional evaluate your home, concerns, and comfort.

Gainesville HS Students Expelled after Racist Rant

Two female students at Gainesville High School who went on a racist rant, posting a 14-minute video on YouTube that immediately went viral with hundreds of thousands of hits, are no longer attending the school.

New Year, New Outlook: Ring in 2012 with these 7 Tips

Nearly half of all Americans make a New Year's resolution each year, but only a small fraction follow through. To increase your chances of successfully adopting a more optimistic outlook in 2012, consider taking control of your life with small, simple actions.

Avoid Summer Brain Drain

"No more teachers, no more books ..." Kids may heave a sigh of relief when school is out for the summer, but parents and caregivers need to make sure that kids don't fall victim to summer brain drain.

Boys Town of Central Florida in the Spotlight

Life has never been particularly kind or fair to Latori Freeney and Shatilla James. But getting help from Boys Town of Central Florida has given the teenagers a chance at success and both wonder now where they would be without that assistance.

Affordable Design Solutions to Freshen Up Any Home

As the colors, smells and textures begin to turn from one season to the next, many women begin to think about freshening up the inside of their homes. One easy way to update any home is to add a fresh scent that matches the room's décor.

Local Author, Julie Gaskins, Recalls “Soap Opera” Life Story

Julie Gaskins is a first time local author and Florida resident who recently published her amazing and sometimes heart-wrenching life story in her new memoir, Worthy: Drinking Hope from a Well of Despair. Reading and writing from a very early age, Gaskins discusses her "Soap Opera-like" story, from childhood suicidal memories to the abuse she experienced while growing up to a diagnosis with MS.

Report: Immigrant Women in U.S. Food Industry Exploited, Abused

A report released today finds that undocumented women who are feeding U.S. families with their labor, routinely endure sexual harassment, wage theft and other abuses. The report, Injustice on our Plates: Immigrant Women in the U.S. Food Industry, documents the workplace experiences of immigrant women who have come to the U.S. to escape crushing poverty.

Why Are Many African-American Home Owners One Pay Check Away From Being Homeless?

Over the past forty-years, more and more African-Americans purchased homes and thought they were finally getting their piece of the American pie and living the dream of home ownership.   The purchase of a home became their biggest asset.  Wow, what an accomplishment!  Unfortunately a large amount of the home...

Is Financial Illiteracy the Driving Force Behind the Foreclosure Epidemic?

So, my wife and I were invited to be a part of the ‘Stop The Killing Rally’ in Pine Hills, (Orlando, FL a few weeks ago), at the J-Mart in the parking area. There were tents, food, speakers, singers, musicians, dancers, mimes and other entertainers and activities....