 Due to declines in gas prices and finance charges, the annual cost to own and operate a vehicle has fallen to $8,698, a nearly 2 percent drop from last year, according to AAA’s 2015 Your Driving Costs study. This research examines the cost of fuel, maintenance, tires, insurance, license and registration fees, taxes, depreciation and finance charges associated with driving a typical sedan 15,000 miles annually. In the United States, a driver can expect to spend 58 cents for each mile driven, nearly $725 per month, to cover the fixed and variable costs associated with owning and operating a car in 2015.
Arthur Christopher Schaper
This past week, Maine NPR reports that Democrats in the Pine State are feeling the heat from Mainers, fed up with welfare abuse and fraud in their state. The rampant wrong usage with public assistance is not a new topic, however, as the current governor, conservative Republican Paul LePage, -- himself born in poverty, a victim of childhood abuse and neglect, yet went from street urchin to businessman, mayor, and Governor without a government handout -- has routinely exposed this problem, regardless of how well he or his party was polling. Before taking into account the implications of these welfare reforms, readers should recall the record and rhetoric of Governor LePage. 
Oh, that new car smell. For some, it’s one of the best parts of buying a car. Oh no, that old car smell. You’re ready to sell, and you’re afraid the years of use will have buyers turning up their noses, and not just because of the price. So how can you maximize your car’s appeal? The spring car buying season is actually two seasons, for at the same time as you are shopping for a car, you may also be looking to get the most value when selling your own vehicle. Two experts from AAA Northeast have some suggestions on both ends of the process: Vice President of Financial Services Shaun McGee, and Senior Manager of Traffic Safety and AAA Car Doctor John Paul. 
Arthur Christopher Schaper
The Pawtucket Red Sox, with their cuddly white bears and brimming mitts, bring some fun and frolic to an otherwise depressed and unhappy state. A good friend of mine texted to me some full-on photos of the Boston Bruins, front row and center, but A ball game is a ball of fun, if you like that sort of thing. I am not a baseball fan, myself (football first, then basketball, if the Celtics are playing), but any sport that makes the residents happy, or at least helps them take their mind off their troubles: that cannot be a bad thing. The Red Sox got a new owner, too, and he has some welcome ideas to bring the AAA franchise, a second-string for the Boston Red Sox when they need a hitter in a pinch. 
WBOB BobCast host Professor David Clyde does his part each week to pay homage to the brave men & women who fight to defend this country. In his latest Divide & Conquer segment he welcomes USMC Sgt. Kenny Kalish.
Kenny recalls why he joined the Marines, his time in the Middle East and how what's really going on in Iraq. Kalish also discusses his time in the Marines' military dog training program (trained to look for explosives/IEDs), the type of bond between the soldier and their canine partner. Kenny also shares his intimate thoughts on how he dealt with the realization of being an amputee. His emotional state after loosing his legs and left arm while serving. The trials of going through the surgery and rehabilitation, and the fact he had a positive outlook throughout the entire ordeal, how Kenny got into the Adaptive Training Foundation, |
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