Been thinking about getting a hybrid car? There are plenty of good reasons to get a hybrid…great fuel economy, low emissions, low carbon footprint (especially with gasoline heading towards $4 per gallon in most states). However, says Oceans 2003, there are more things to consider than just the price of a gallon of gas. Fuel economy vs. purchase price – This depends on what … [Read more...]
Online Tax Preparation from Tax Maven Partners
All it takes is a few minutes to find out how much money you could save. It’s the beginning of a new year and we all know what this means-- it’s time to think about filing your tax return. For most Americans, April 15th isn't exactly a day of joy. Tax Maven Partnerswill make the process easier – and will get your refund to you faster. While nearly everyone is eligible to use … [Read more...]
Discovering the Secret of the “French Paradox”
For years, Americans have wondered how the French can eat a diet high in saturated fat and drink seemingly copious amounts of wine while still being overall healthy and thin, not to mention having some of the longest life spans in Europe. But now scientists may have cracked the case, and the answer is blue cheese. It turns out that blue, veined cheeses like Roquefort and … [Read more...]
Oceans 2003 Asks Where Have the Honeybees Gone?
One of the biggest threats to the world food supply is the disappearance of honey bees. Thousands of scientists have been studying the problem for the last 15 years and they think they might have found an answer – pesticides. Until fairly recently the evidence was inconclusive as to the cause of the “colony collapse disorder” problem that has been threatening beekeeping … [Read more...]
Oceans 2003 | Tips to Alleviate Holiday Stress
It's the end of the year and not only are end-of-the-year budget reports due, family visitors may be expected – perhaps expecting a holiday that would rival anything held on Walton's Mountain with a price tag from Kate Spade's holiday collection. It may be nearly impossible not to feel the stress of expectations during the last half of December, but how can that tension be … [Read more...]