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Ways To Simplify The Holidays
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Putting together the perfect celebration can
feel like a chore, but there's no reason that you can't hold your holiday party and enjoy it, too.
Generated on August 21, 2008.
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A Unique Way To Experience America
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When Americans travel, they tend to go from
point A to B. Planes, trains and buses will transport you to sites, but among security checks, long
lines and little leg space, the journey can become a pain.
Generated on August 21, 2008.
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Proton Therapy: A Success Story Made Known On The Today Show
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Proton therapy, a radiation therapy that is
growing in popularity among cancer patients, promises astounding results. Thanks to NBC
correspondent George Lewis' "prostate diary" report on The Today Show, Americans now know more
about the advantages of proton therapy.
Generated on August 21, 2008.
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Studies Show Patients With Support Groups Feel Less Pain
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Life-changing medical diagnoses often result in
social isolation, which can be detrimental to your health. In fact, recent research shows that
patients experience more physical pain when they are not connected to a network of
support.
Generated on August 21, 2008.
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Protecting Condos From Water Damage
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High-rise condominiums can provide urban
dwellers and beach-front vacationers alike with affordable, comfortable homes. But living in close
contact with neighbors can mean unexpected surprises, like floods that cover entire floors -; and
often go unnoticed until it is too late.
Generated on August 21, 2008.
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Sight Night: Trick-or-Treat For Eyeglasses To Help Others
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Halloween means ghost and ghouls,
trick-or-treating and lots of sweets. But the spirit of the season can also mean improved vision
for those in need.
Generated on August 21, 2008.
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Handmade Gifts That Give
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With steep fuel and energy costs, many
Americans might dread holiday spending. Tech toy, designer clothing and accessory prices quickly
add up, leaving families short on cash, if not in debt.
Generated on August 21, 2008.
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With Contacts, Poor Hygiene Risks Eyes
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According to the American Optometric
Association, contact lenses are one of the safest forms of vision correction, if wearers properly
maintain their lenses.
Generated on August 14, 2008.
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Barter Networks Save Small Businesses
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In 1998, Stan Thomas thought his truck-side
marketing company wasn't going to survive. His business, which uses a special adhesive to fix vinyl
ads to the sides and backs of trucks, looked deep into debt. Cutting payroll and expenses didn't
help -; joining a barter network did.
Generated on August 14, 2008.
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De-Stress Your Holiday Travel Plans
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The holidays can be stressful, and if travel is
involved, it can add a new layer of angst to an already hectic time of the year.
Generated on August 14, 2008.
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Why Can't Generation Y Save Money?
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The numbers look abysmal. The average college
student graduates $20,000 in debt. The median middle-to-low income American aged 18 to 34 owes
$8,200 in credit card debt.
Generated on August 13, 2008.
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Conservation Is Key To Solving Energy Crisis
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The presidential candidates support opposing
energy plans. John McCain, the Republican nominee, wants offshore drilling, while Democrat Barack
Obama pushes for new technologies. But new sources of oil cannot hold out forever, and new
technologies take years to develop and implement. The solution to the energy crisis needs to start
now, with conservation.
Generated on August 13, 2008.
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Boots Made For Safer Winter Walking
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As temperatures begin to cool, Americans put
away their flip-flops and look for warmer footgear. But ill-fitting or inappropriate winter boots
can cause problems ranging from bunions to broken bones. Pointy toes can cause foot neuromas, and
slippery soles can cause dangerous falls.
Generated on August 13, 2008.
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Companies Promote Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
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Were your cosmetics tested on animals? You may
be surprised at the answer.
Generated on August 11, 2008.
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Companies Find Creative Ways To Thrive
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Starting a business can be difficult in a
healthy economy. In the current economic climate, staying afloat can seem impossible. But
businesses are finding creative ways to survive -; and thrive -; in today's down economy.
Generated on August 11, 2008.
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New Possibilities From Tissue Donations
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When Justin Thorpe crashed his car into an
embankment, he was a new driver and just 16 years old. His life was instantly
changed.
Generated on August 11, 2008.
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In Troubled Economy, Finding Financial Advice
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The current struggles of the economy have many
Americans cutting back on everything from fuel and gas to retirement. With so many facets of life
affected, the need for expert financial advice is greater than ever.
Generated on August 7, 2008.
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Fuel-Smart Fishing Tips For The Angler
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If fishing is your thing, you don't have to let
high fuel prices get between you and your next prize catch. Here are some tips to conserve fuel
while on the water:
Generated on August 7, 2008.
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Tips To Help You Plan For Retirement
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Today, planning for retirement is more
important than ever. With fewer than 21 percent of employees in the private sector covered by
traditional pension plans, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the uncertainty around
Social Security benefits, Americans need to take a more proactive approach to ensure their
retirement. They will need to rely heavily on their own savings for income in retirement, and plan
carefully to avoid outliving those savings.
Generated on August 7, 2008.
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Tips For Packing Healthy School Lunches
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Parents might make healthy breakfasts and
dinners, but they should also worry about what their children are eating away from home. According
to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, some school lunches contain too much
saturated fat and lack healthy fruits, vegetables and legumes. Worse, children often choose chips
and candy from vending machines over a hot lunch.
Generated on August 6, 2008.
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Poverty Makes Cold And Flu Season A Killer
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According to the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC), 36,000 Americans die from influenza, the common, seasonal flu, each year.
Risks increase for pregnant women, children, seniors and people with disease or weakened immune
systems, but people living in poverty face even greater problems. For the 23 million Americans
living in Appalachia, a thousand-mile stretch that goes from southern New York to northeast
Mississippi, cold and flu season is a dangerous time of year.
Generated on August 5, 2008.
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Software Moves From CD-ROM To Internet
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As many companies have realized, buying
computers is one thing, using them is quite another. Among IT staff, infrastructure needs, upfront
product costs and upgrades, buying needed software can become an expensive proposition.
Generated on August 5, 2008.
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Helping Women Raise Seed Capital
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Even as women compose half of the American
workforce, they still encounter difficulties. For female entrepreneurs, raising the seed capital
needed to start a business can prove especially problematic.
Generated on August 5, 2008.
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Easy Ways To Lower Your Grocery Bills
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If you've recently experienced sticker shock
while shopping for groceries, you're not alone. Food costs have significantly increased and aren't
likely to fall anytime soon. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts that food costs
will be nearly 5 percent through 2009.
Generated on August 4, 2008.
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Using The Web To Support Small Business
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In years past, Americans asked their neighbors
about the best mechanics, dry cleaners and plumbers in town. Today's local gems often go
undiscovered while consumers head to well-known chains, regardless of the service they receive.
However, Americans can use consumer rating Web sites to find and support the high-quality, local
businesses that they've never heard of.
Generated on July 31, 2008.
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