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Coolest Cars You Can Buy Today

Everyone has a different definition of “cool,” but there are some universal traits that most people can agree upon. For example, cool cars must look good, perform well, feature innovative technologies, signify something in the context of its time, or better yet, some combination of all of these. Based on these factors, the following are five of the coolest cars you can buy today — excluding ones that cost over six figures, because that would be cheating.

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4 Things to Incorporate Into Your Bedtime Routine to Sleep Better

According to the Center for Disease Control, about one in three adults don’t get enough sleep. A lack of sleep has been linked to many chronic conditions and diseases, like depression, heart disease, and Type 2 diabetes. Therefore, it’s imperative that you maintain a bedtime routine that can help you fall asleep faster and improve the type of sleep that you’re getting. Here’s how.

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4 Exciting Nonfiction Titles for Armchair Adventurers

Want to take a walk on the wild side without ever leaving the comfort or security of your home? These four engaging true tales will have you on the edge of your seat. From stories about surviving in the jungles of Guam to conquering the summit of Everest, here’s a look at four books that will take you on unforgettable journeys.

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Strong Recommendation for Bruce Marks at First Bank of the Lake

Bruce will get you approved and funded! We recently acquired Highland Roofing, a commercial roofing contractor in North Carolina, and found ourselves repeatedly screened out due to (i) the size of the loan required, (ii) the amount of goodwill on the balance sheet, and (iii) the company’s new construction exposure. Until Bruce, we struggled [to] find a financing partner that saw what we saw – a vibrant, growing company with a deep pool of talent. Bruce and FBOL got the pitch and saw our vision when no one else would. Bruce and his team get highest marks for how they conducted themselves throughout the process.

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