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November 20, 2009 08:51 AM EST --
After traveling many miles to be with friends and family, we will fondly recall those sturdy Pilgrims who survived the tough 1620 winter. Afterwards, and with the help of some really nice . . .
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November 04, 2009 12:56 PM EST --
Will Rogers, American, would have been 130 years old today, November 4.
In 1879 in a place called Dog Iron Ranch near Oologah OK, Will Rogers w as born. His month was part Cherokee and his father was . . .
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October 15, 2009 11:25 AM EDT --
Halloween Safety Tips? Wow, how boring! Yeah, it is boring, but when the wee ones head outside, in the dark, safety means a lot. Is there anyone who doesn't know the basics? Have a flashlight, wear . . .
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October 07, 2009 09:17 AM EDT --
Once a little discussed ritual, tailgating has become mainstream and in this economy, frugal tailgating is essential. Web sites, sports networks, books and more all tout this fun pre-game event. It is . . .
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September 28, 2009 02:31 PM EDT --
Its that time of year when country fairs and carnivals are popping up all over the place. Besides the exhibits, the rides and the food, there is the midway with all those 'games of chance'. If you play . . .
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August 24, 2009 05:23 AM EDT --
A strong case can be argued that like academics, sports and arts are important parts of a child’s education. Unfortunately, that view is not held by many school systems.
Over the years, as . . .
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August 17, 2009 05:20 PM EDT --
Reports of an auto mechanic shortage may be premature, but not by much.
There will be fewer mechanics and more expensive car repairs coming in the near future. That joyous reality can be mitigated . . .
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July 27, 2009 10:55 AM EDT --
Farmers Markets are a great place to shop and support the local economy.
If you're venturing out to buy fresh produce, Farmers Market offer a lot of advantages. To take full use of those advantages, . . .
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July 20, 2009 11:10 AM EDT --
BBQing with gas got a little more expensive this summer, and you may not have even noticed it.
Nearly 70% of Americans grill their dogs, burgers, veggies and whatever else they can toss on the grill . . .
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July 16, 2009 07:36 AM EDT --
At what point did we get so arrogant?
The financial industry abandons long held practices and begins unchecked avariciousness. The next thing we know, millions of people lose trillions . . .
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June 29, 2009 11:52 AM EDT --
(You can also read our report on RECESSION WEDDINGS @ http://bit.ly/b0KUH )
Purchasing wedding rings can be expensive, but looking at frugal alternati ves does not mean they won't be beautiful.
Even . . .
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June 16, 2009 01:48 PM EDT --
RECESSION WEDDINGS are just like any other, except there's less money to spend.
Back in 1939 it wasn't RECESSION WEDDINGS we were talking about, it was DEPRESSION W EDDINGS . Back then the average . . .
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May 27, 2009 02:37 PM EDT --
Americans cars are getting older. Last fall the average car was about 5.2 years old. Today it is over 6 years old. We are holding onto our cars longer. The purchase of a new car is being delayed as the . . .
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May 20, 2009 03:53 PM EDT --
When it comes to grilling outside having some BBQ tips that impress is vital.
Man. Meat. Flames. Men seldom cook in the kitchen, but head outdoors, start
a fire and stand . . .
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May 12, 2009 07:13 AM EDT --
Health Care in 2009 has changed.
With the world spinning as rapidly as it does, you may not have noticed that health care in 2009 has changed from even two years ago. Remember when we used to complain . . .
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May 05, 2009 06:08 AM EDT --
We were raised in a small town in Connecticut with a combination of traditional New England values coupled with Irish-American sensibilities. At the highest point there were 10 siblings. Running . . .
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May 04, 2009 10:13 AM EDT --
The last thing you want to do is to seem cheap while saving on Mother's Day
Yet in this recessionary economy saving on Mother's Day is a necessity, but making sure you do it right is even . . .
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April 27, 2009 07:56 PM EDT --
The Swine Flu Epidemic is causing health officials everywhere to react quickly, hopefully correctly, all in an attempt to stave off a repeat of the Flu Epidemic of 1918.
In 1918, over 600,000 Americans . . .
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April 27, 2009 09:42 AM EDT --
The warm weather is here as is a bad economy; this means it is time for budget baseball. There is nothing as American as baseball, but there is a problem. Going to baseball games with the family is increasingly . . .
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April 20, 2009 08:34 AM EDT --
Wednesday, April 22 Apple's Quarterly Report will be announced.
Since the introduction of the iPod and the iPhone, the alleged smarty pants on Wall Street look at Apple's Quarterly Report . . .
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