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7 gifts of holiday sound

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By Carl Laron on December 19, 2012 in

Gifts of sound for the holidays

Part of what makes the holiday season so special is the way it treats the senses. There's the taste of holiday favorites (yes, even fruitcake). There's the joy of seeing friends and loved ones. And there's the wonderful cacophony of sound, from Church bells ringing, to carolers singing, to pipers piping and drummers drumming. That makes this a perfect occasion to spread the gift of sound to those you love. From headphones to fill their ears with beautiful music to home-theater speakers to fill their homes with high-octane movie action (without completely emptying your wallet), here are some terrific choices to consider.

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Storm watch: 5 weather-tracking gadgets

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By Lori Soard on June 8, 2012 in

Earlier this year, my hometown of Henryville, Indiana was hit by an EF4 tornado. If someone hadn't told me earlier in the day about the massive storms headed our way, my family would not have been prepared. The tornado leveled everything in its path, but thanks to warnings and weather-tracking gadgets, nearly everyone was prepared and many lives were saved that day. The storm made me realize that my family needed a better way to track approaching storms. With that in mind, I've researched weather- tracking devices on the market and selected five that I would trust based on ease of use, uniqueness, price and user reviews. Read more

Storm season's here. Do you have a weather radio?

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By Alex Nunez on October 9, 2009 in

Hurricane Evacuation Route

Storm season is once again upon us, and Mother Nature doesn't play favorites when she unleashes her wrath. Bottom line, you want to be prepared. To that end, you ought to consider picking up a quality weather radio. Experts and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) agree: weather radios that meet the Public Alert Standard are simply the best choices out there.

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