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Every spring, many people’s thoughts turn to allergies. Common allergens are plants or weeds known as noxious weeds. Federal, state, and local authorities legally categorize noxious weeds or plants to be deleterious to people, wildlife, and agriculture. Many noxious plants or weeds are also considered invasive, meaning they are not native to the local ecosystem or even native to the U.S. Humans often spread invasive species, albeit unintentionally. For example, large ships can carry aquatic organisms in ballast water and small boats can carry them on their propellers. … Read more

Are you wondering why you never seem to have enough time? Stop wearing busy as a badge of honor, do something about it, and take charge of your life!

The U.S. military’s demographics over the years have become increasingly representative of the American population. Yet gender demographics in the armed services continue to be unequal, with women today representing just 16% of enlisted forces as of 2020. That statistic is largely due to centuries of laws and regulations that kept women from performing many roles and duties. Consider that women couldn’t fly in combat missions until 1991, didn’t have access to all combat roles until 2015, and that the first woman to be deemed submarine-qualified did so … Read more

Choosing a college can be one of the most important decisions in a person’s life. The universities that students attend will train them for their future careers, give them the education they need to think critically and solve real-world problems and connect them to a lifelong social network and community. While invaluable, the benefits of higher education don’t come cheap—especially if the choice is a private school. Tuition and fees at private colleges clocked in at more than $35,000 per year on average in the 2020-2021 school year. … Read more

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Virginia’s hot and humid summers make going to the beach an absolute must! It’s a great way to spend time with your family and friends, relax, cool down, and have a good time. Virginia is located along the Atlantic Ocean, which flows into the gorgeous Chesapeake Bay and beyond. Beaches in Virginia are beautiful, scenic, unique, and abundant.  From parasailing and jet-skiing to great seafood and stunning views, being beachfront in Virginia is a local pastime synonymous with pleasure and relaxation. Check out these fifteen remarkable beaches in … Read more

If you want to succeed, you need to set goals! Goals provide you with focus, direction and boost motivation. Learn how to set goals to achieve anything!

Do you want to jumpstart your financial future? These scary financial statistics will motivate you to get your money moves right on track!

Mark the year 2059 on your calendar—that’s when data shows that women will finally achieve equal pay to their male counterparts. It’s hard to believe that closing the gender wage gap will take nearly a century after the Equal Pay Act was passed in 1963. In 1960, women only earned about 61 cents for every $1 that a man took home, a number that ticked up to 82 cents by 2018—but that still leaves another 18 cents to go overall. The wage gap is worse for women of … Read more