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Don't Be Overwhelmed by Technology -- Get a Grip
It's 7:30 a.m. on a Thursday, and Claire O'Connor is helping her seven-year-old daughter, Blaise, get ready for school -- with one eye on her BlackBerry. While the self-employed New York public relations consultant was asleep last night, she ... [... more]
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Beyond the Usual
Insect droppings, dust mites, spoiled food -- all can contribute to a plethora of health problems. In fact, germ guru Charles P. Gerba, Ph.D., a professor of microbiology at the University of Arizona in Tucson, says you're more likely to get sick ... [... more]
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Simple, sensible ways to save money.
By Susan Berger From Reader's Digest As the government and Federal Reserve campaign to head off a recession, many families are working hard to save money and reduce debt. Credit-card debts and other loans hang over us like a sword. By saving ... [... more]
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Mind Over Money
By Jean Chatzky From Reader's Digest "But I can't save any money." It's an excuse I hear a lot. Sometimes it's a whine. Other times I detect a note of defiance. In the past few years, it has become increasingly frequent, as more and more ... [... more]
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How To Click and Clean Your Online Profiles
Here's an interesting fact: Every American has, at some point, appeared naked, drunk, unconscious, rude, crude or felonious online. Okay, maybe not everyone, but surf the Net and that's the impression you'll get. On social networks like MySpace ... [... more]
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De-Allergizing Your Home: A Room-by-Room Guide
From 1,801 Home Remedies People are rarely allergic to the things that make up a house -- that is, the paint, wood, steel, plastic, and such. Instead, it's the microscopic things growing and accumulating in the house that cause allergies. Those ... [... more]
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13 Things Your Kid's Camp Counselor Won't Tell You
Interviews by Adam Bluestein From Reader's Digest For the first week, the cries of the homesick are almost unbearable. After that: "Mom? Who's Mom?" Your kid is a lot less shy and a lot more competent than you think. Your son will shun clothing [... more]
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13 Things Your Car Mechanic Won't Tell You
Interviews by Fran Lostys From Reader's Digest 1. "Watch out for scare tactics. Admonitions like 'I wouldn't drive this another mile' should be viewed with suspicion." SOURCES: Gary Montesi, owner, Montesi Volkswagen, North Haven, connecticut; . [... more]
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7 Quick Ways to Organize Your Child's Closet
From Householder's Survival Manual Besides looking great, a neat, well-organized closet can encourage children to dress themselves, hang up their clothes, and stow their dirty laundry. The small size of children's clothing makes it that much ... [... more]
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Grilled Potato Skins
From Taste of Home Backyard Grilling "Just about everyone loves these delicious appetizers. They're nice to serve outside when you invite friends over for a grilled meal." 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, ... [... more]
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Consumer Relief
Mona Shaw walked into her local Comcast customer-service office one day last summer swinging a claw hammer. The feisty 75-year-old clobbered several pieces of office equipment before she was stopped. "Now do I have your attention?" she ... [... more]
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Airbag Scams: Dashboard Danger
When Mary Ellsworth awoke one morning, she noticed her son Bobby's double-cab Toyota was still in the driveway. He must have slept over at a friend's house, she thought. Mary and her husband, Bob, had always urged Bobby to stay put when he was ... [... more]
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