Strep throat and mononucleosis also commonly produce swollen nodes. Both bacterial and viral infections can cause lymph nodes to swell, and it doesnât have to be an upper respiratory infection--ear infections, skin and wound infections, and tooth abscesses are all common infections leading to swollen lymph nodes.
GolfBoard GolfBoard, a surf- and skateboard-inspired motorized golf vehicle (cost: $6,500) developed by surfer Laird Hamilton and Bally Total Fitness Founder Don Wildman, is popping up on golf courses across the country. The boards use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and can travel up to 14 miles per hour.
Wolf PVC Deckboards. Wolf recently added two tropical-hardwood colors â amberwood and rosewood â to its collection of PVC Deckboards. The boardsâ PVC core is covered by a UV-resistant layer of ASA resin to prevent fading, says the company. Prices run from $3.40 to $3.65 per foot; the collectionâs original colors (Avalon sand and New England grey) cost about $3 per square foot. Wolf, 800/388-9653, wolfleader.com.