Aly Adair
Aly Adair is an Air Force Veteran with a career in teaching and educational publishing. Aly has an MBA and is a former small business owner.
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Patriotic Free Coloring Pages and PrintablesOne of the greatest values that teachers and parents can teach their children is the value of being an American, which means living in freedom. Enjoy these patriotic coloring pages to teach children patriotism.
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Eeyore’s Birthday Party in Austin Texas is the Ultimate Spring FestivalEvery year since 1964, people of all ages come to wish happy birthday to Winnie-the-Pooh’s donkey friend, Eeyore, and every year the costumes get more wild and weird. -
My Favorite Concert Experience: Fire Relief, a Concert for Central TexasIt would be wonderful if every concert experience not only provided great entertainment, but also focused on helping victims of a local or national disaster. -
Minimum Wage Law Celebrates 75 Year Anniversary: a Small Business Owner’s Case for a RaiseThe first U.S. minimum wage law went into effect on June 25, 1938 guaranteeing employees earn at least 25 cents an hour. If the minimum wage had kept up with inflation over the last 40 years, it would be $10.55 per hour. -
My Biggest Financial Mistake: Investing in a Small Business Did Not Turn Out to Be the American DreamMy American Dream turned into an American Disaster. Recovering from my biggest financial mistake was hard, but the best advice is that life does not end with a business failure or any other financial mistake. Money is good, but so is the simple life. -
Best Breakfast in South AustinOur favorite thing to do on a Sunday morning is eating out for breakfast on an outdoor patio, drinking great coffee, reading the Sunday newspaper, listening to Austin live music, and indulging in great food. Here are my favorite Austin breakfast places.
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Top 50 Most Memorable Events of 2012Leap Year 2012 was perhaps the most bizarre year of the new century, filled with record-setting, history-making events. Here are the Top 50 most memorable events of the Year 2012.
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Dear Santa: Mom’s Wish ListEach Christmas I thank God for my children who fill my life with joy and happiness. I remember that Christmas is about the birth of Jesus, but it never hurts to ask Santa for a few Mom things. -
Snake Coloring Pages for Chinese New YearThe Water Snake is affectionate with friends and family, but usually doesn’t show it. The Water Snake is very intelligent, motivated to succeed and by managing others well, will likely become successful. -
Top 50 Thanksgiving SongsThe fun part of the Thanksgiving holiday is to see how long different American generations can gather in one house to celebrate and give thanks without wishing it was over. -
Israel Travel Tips from a First Time VisitorChristians, Jews, and Islamists dream about visiting Israel to view the historic birth place and crucifixion site of Jesus Christ. Visiting Israel made me more spiritual, more sympathetic to Middle East peace, and culturally enriched. -
Lance Armstrong – the New Catch Me If You Can KingWhen Lance Armstrong donated money to the ICU, his truthfulness about doping smelled bad. Despite being stripped of sports titles, Lance Armstrong will remain an angel of cancer victims, a far more important title.
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Best Retirement Cities and Retirement Party SongsMaybe the retirement years are not so golden for Baby Boomers, but there is hope to find happiness in the best retirement city with the best retirement party songs! Check out my MP3 playlist of best retirement songs and my pick cities for retirement. -
Best Austin Texas Patio RestaurantsIf friends and family come to visit Austin, I always take them to one of these best Austin, Texas patio restaurants for the quintessential Austin night out on the town. -
How I Eliminated College Debt Using Student Loan Forgiveness and Repayment PlansChoosing a career field is a dream. Planning the best way to achieve that dream can make the difference of having a sound financial future. These Income-Based Repayment Plans and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs may help. -
Top 160 Best Chick Songs of All TimeChick songs will always accompany the milestones of our lives. For each happy moment, sad moment, fun moment, and cherished moment that we experience, there is a chick song to remind us of those events. Here's my favorite chick song playlist. -
First Person: How We Manage Our Commuter MarriageMost people say they could not survive in a commuter marriage. In this bad economy, our jobs required us to live in different cities. Here are ways we manage our commuter marriage to make it fun, affordable, and not fatal. -
Top 50 Easter Songs and Classic Easter HymnsMy husband spent a year in Israel and for me, visiting this sacred Holy Land gave me a deeper appreciation for Easter worship. I pray for peace around the world as I sing praise to God. -
Best Christmas Coloring Pages, Printables, Games, PuzzlesThis is the best collection of Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah Coloring Pages, Games, Puzzles, Writing Paper, and more. Just click and print full-page holiday fun for all ages. -
How Penn State Students Can Regain Pride After Shocking Fall from GraceAre rioting Penn State students the “stupid” generation of Penn State future grads that were college bred to be as morally clueless as their morally empty administrators and coaches? Here are ways for Penn State students to regain their Penn State pride.
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Best Thanksgiving Free Printable Coloring Pages, Puzzles, GamesCelebrate your Thanksgiving feast and classroom fun with these best Thanksgiving coloring pages, word puzzles, picture search printables, writing paper templates, crossword puzzles and more. Just click on the link and print!
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Best Halloween Free Printable Coloring Pages, Activities and Halloween Party GamesWhether you home school children, teach in a classroom, want to decorate your office, or have fun at your Halloween Party, use this collection of best Halloween free printable coloring pages and games from safe web sites.
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Occupy Wall Street Theme Songs PlaylistIn a tribute to People’s Songs of post-war 1940’s America and a salute to Occupy Wall Street in the 21st century, here is an Occupy Wall Street Playlist of theme songs for the end Neoliberalism movement.
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Budget Cuts Put Texas Volunteer Firefighters in Harms Way Fighting Texas Wildfires77% of the Texas firefighting service is provided by 30,000 Volunteer Firefighters from 1,400 Volunteer Fire Departments, and many have inadequate or no protective fire gear.
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9/11 Anniversary Tribute: America's Courageous Extend Beyond the MilitaryMy generation had never been trained for a War on Terror until it hit U. S. soil on September 11, 2001. As a Veteran, I learned that courageous service to America extends beyond being military.
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First Person: Thriving After Our Bankruptcy FilingLife does not end after bankruptcy. In fact, for me, it got much better.
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Bachelorette Winner Jesse Csincsak: A Special Father's Day Interview on Life as a Husband and a DadIn this special Father's Day interview with Bachelorette winner Jesse Csincsak, I asked how life has changed since marrying Ann Lueders and becoming a father.
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First Person: Transitioning From a Military Budget to a Civilian BudgetIt was financial shock going to the civilian grocery store the day after my military honorable discharge. I now had to prepare and keep a tight budget. This is how I transitioned financially from active duty to civilian life.
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How We Get the Most from Our Homeowners InsuranceHomeowners insurance can be an expensive investment. Here are some examples of how I saved thousands of dollars with my homeowners insurance policy and some valuable tips for preventing denied claims.
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Mr. Presidential Candidate: Earn My 2012 President Vote by Addressing These Top 10 IssuesTo earn my vote if you run for the 2012 Presidential Election, I would like to hear you address these Top 10 Presidential Campaign issues:
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Top 100 Summer Party SongsBreak out the ear buds, athletic shoes, and fire up these Top 100 Summer Party Songs on your MP3 player summer playlist!
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First Person: Financial Planning for Elderly ParentsBaby Boomers are old, we are not financially prepared to care for elderly parents, and our children don't know how to plan for our aging. What can you do to be prepared to care for your elderly parents or help your children be prepared to care for you?
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First Person: How a New Approach Helped Me Land a Job in This EconomyHow changing my approach to online job hunting strategies landed me a career job with a state agency.
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First Person: Business Start-up Advice From a Small Business CEOStarting your own business can be an exciting experience, but take it from a former small business CEO, you will make some mistakes so you should get all the advice you can. Here are 5 business tips for planning and starting your business.
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Veterans Day a time to reflect, assist and celebrateIt was America's Veterans who created our country's independence and it is America's Veterans who sacrifice to maintain our country's freedoms and our safety. Take time to say Thank You on Veterans Day.
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Opinion: Illegal immigrants spend money and boost the U.S. economyOne thing is certain about illegal immigrants: They do spend money and that boosts the U.S. economy.
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Sundance Film Festival: a Photo Journey and Diary of a Theatre VolunteerI was a theatre operations volunteer for two years at Sundance Film Festival and documented my journey in the Sentiments of Sundance Film Festival Photo Tour and diary. These are some of the most memorable times of my life.
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King James Bible Turns 400 in 2011The King James Bible changed the world and opened millions of people's minds to God's power. I will never forget how Connie Francis, President John F. Kennedy and the King James Bible changed my life forever. How did the Bible change your life?
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2011 Calendar of Holidays, Ethnic Heritage Days, Special Observances, Health Awareness Months, Sports Events and Moon PhasesThe King James Bible turns 400. The Super Bowl is February 6, Easter is April 24, Chinese New Year is February 3, the Kentucky Derby is May 7, and the first and only Friday the 13th isn't until May. Check it out.
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Job Search Using Online Niche Job BoardsThe explosion and popularity of niche networks in social networking communities is spilling over into the Internet job board industry. There are over 100,000 online job boards. Here is how you can find your niche job board.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Rolls Out Health Care Plan for Pre-Existing ConditionsThe 2010 Affordable Care Act provides people who have been denied health care insurance based on pre-existing conditions, to get health care insurance before 2014. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services program is offered in all states.
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Top 100 Halloween Songs About Witches, Devils, Ghosts, Vampires, and HorrorHere is your Top 100 Halloween Songs MP3 playlist for your Halloween party, Halloween haunted house, Halloween costume contest, Halloween pumpkin carving day, and to scare your Halloween trick or treaters. Enjoy!
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No Job or 401(k) Makes Recession Feel like DepressionThe U.S. economy is not improving fast enough for most Americans who fear losing their job in 2010. Millions have not recovered from the 2007 recession and cannot survive a job lay off. Is this the 2010 U.S. Economic Depression?
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25 Songs for Julia Roberts MP3 Hindu PlaylistSeveral beliefs of the Hindu faith have been the topic of songs including songs about Karma, reincarnation, life after death, chanting and yoga relaxation. Here is a Top 25 Hindu Songs Playlist for your Hinduism practice.
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Grandparent's Day: Top 20 Grandma and Grandpa Songs, Free Grandparents Coloring Pages, Free Grandparents PrintablesGrandma and Grandpa Songs on the Grandparent's Day MP3 playlist are for living or lost grandparents. Tell them you love them with a free coloring page and song. You will miss them when they're gone! Dedicated to families in the U.S. Gulf Coast.
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President Barack Obama Presents Sir Paul McCartney the Gershwin PrizeCongratulations to Sir Paul McCartney, the 2010 recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Music. Watch Sir Paul serenade Michelle Obama and President Obama singing Hey Jude with Sasha and Malia.
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Top 100 BFF Songs for Your Back to School Best Friend PlaylistHere are 100 best friends songs to give your BFF on an MP3 playlist or CD. There is nothing like a best friend whether that BFF is a family member, a lover, or a BFF companion friend from school. This BFF playlist has it all.
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Job Openings Are Highest in Education and Health ServicesAccording to a new report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics there are almost 2.7 million job openings for anyone looking to get a job in America. Where are the jobs and what jobs are they? Find out here.
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Top 100 Patriotic Songs Including Rock, Country, Contemporary, and ClassicPatriotic songs pierce your heart with sorrow and bring proud chills to your spine. Patriotic songs give you hope that your loved ones will return home safely. Patriotic songs remind us that sometimes they don't.
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Top 3 Books that Should Be MoviesIt would be the biggest FBI investigation in history, costing more in time and money than the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Another is what really happened to Bobby Fuller? Life and Death is the third.
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Top 5 Viral Internet VideosThe best viral videos show something happened in life that changed a person in some way forever! It is a rare time in life when almost a billion people around the world spend a few minutes feeling the exact same emotions. Here are the Top 5 Viral Videos.
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HBO Revives Euthanasia Controversy with You Don't Know JackIn a weird way, I thought of Dr. Kevorkian in 2007 for the two days my Mother lay dying. I thought to myself, would my Mom pull the string of Dr. Kevorkian's assisted suicide machine to just get it over with? Would I want to?
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Top 3 Microbrews in TexasWhen I think of the best microbrews in Texas, I define microbrew as those beers that are brewed in Texas and that almost all Texans drink even though they are sold outside of the region. Shiner tops the list.
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The History and Practices of MormonismThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a fascinating history going back to ancient civilizations and early day Saints during the life of Jesus Christ. The latter day Articles of Faith and Mormon beliefs are equally as fascinating.
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Dragon Coloring Pages for All AgesSome of these dragons appear in popular video games and movies like Dragon Age, Dungeon and Dragons, Dragon Ball Z, Pete's Dragon, Never Ending Story, Avatar and How to Train Your Dragon.
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Top 3 Bars in Austin, TexasAustin has over 150 bars so picking the Top 3 Bars in Austin is not easy. We go to Austin bars depending on the mood and the event. Here are the Top 3 bars in Austin Texas and honorable mention to the other best drinking holes in Austin.
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Top 3 Burger Joints in Austin, TexasYou have not lived until you eat the Bulgoki Burger at Burger Tex, one of Austin's best burger joints. Hill's Cafe makes the best burger in Austin served on a kolache bun. Hill Bert's Burgers makes your burger fresh!
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Cinco De Mayo Coloring Pages and Paper Mache Maracas CraftCinco de Mayo celebrates the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Here are the best Cinco de Mayo coloring pages with Mexico Flag Fun Facts, Mariachis, Family Celebrations, Piñatas, Sombreros, Chile Peppers, Maracas, Serapes and more!
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Mother's Day Coloring Pages for Mom and GrandmaMake Mom and Grandma a homemade Mother's Day Card and Mother's Day Coupon gift to say I Love You this Mother's Day. Every Mother and Grandmother melts with pride when you make your own Mother's Day gift and Mother's Day card.
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Easter Coloring PagesThe name Easter comes from the Anglo-Saxon Goddess Eastre who was the Goddess of hare and eggs. The egg has been a symbol of rebirth since early times. Celebrate Easter with these great coloring pages for all ages.
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What I Did with My College Degree: Tips for College GraduatesThe challenge for college graduates is no real work experience.You compete against people like me with an MBA,experience,and willing to take jobs at lower pay.There is one advantage you could have over older,experienced competition.Certifications!
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10 Best Non-Tourist Attractions in Austin, TexasAustin, Texas locals thrive on the outdoors, live music and good food at local restaurants. These are the things that give Austin its unique Texas flavor. Here are the 10 best non-tourist attractions in Austin, Texas.
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Census 2010: What YOU Pay when Other People Don't Mail Back the FormThe government has spent about $1 per household to get Americans to mail back their Census 2010 form. If you don't mail it back, it will cost American taxpayers $56 for Census workers to come get it from you. Mail it!
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Golf Masters: Tiger Woods Can Thank Lee Trevino, a Real Sports Golf LegendLee Trevino, a self-taught, free-swinging, Supermex golfer beat Jack Nicklaus in an 18-hole playoff to win the 1971 U.S. Open. Two weeks later, Trevino won the Canadian Open, and a week later, the British Open. Trevino put golf into mainstream sports.
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COBRA Premium Reductions and Unemployment Extensions Stop on March 1 Thanks to Kentucky R-SenatorRetiring Senator Jim Bunning, R-Kentucky, stopped a bill from passing that would have extended unemployment benefits and COBRA premium reductions for millions of Americans who lost their jobs. What YOU can do...
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Top 40 Irish Movies for St. Patrick's DayThere is something magical about St. Patrick's Day that makes me search for that Pot O'Gold, kiss the Blarney Stone, drink green beer, and hunt for the best corned beef and cabbage in town. Here are my favorite Irish movies to watch on St. Patrick's Day.
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Texas Stadium was Football Dome of Dreams; Demolition is April 11, 2010The best Dallas Cowboys days in Texas Stadium were not about personal ego or who could make the most money, it was about connecting like glue with your teammates to bring the team to Super Bowl victory. Here are some memories.
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Best 60 Sports Songs to Rock Your Sports PartyIf you are an Athlete or a Sports Fan, this MP3 Playlist of the Best 60 Sports Songs will get your blood flowing, pump you up mentally, inspire you spiritually, and keep the sports party going for about three hours.
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Top 10 Vitamins for WinterWinter is a time of feeling less energy, more muscle and joint pains, broken bones, sinus problems, and colds/flu. There are different reasons people get sick or feel the blahs, but one reason may be a Vitamin deficiency or too much of a Vitamin.
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Best Places to Live in 2010France is the Number One Best Place to Live in 2010. France is the only country to score a 100 in the health category. According to many, it is the best health care system in the world. Check out the other top places to live in 2010 and why.
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Most Memorable Events of the 2000-2009 DecadeI don't remember a decade that has been marked with so many First Time Events which many in the world thought would never happen. These Most Memorable Events of the 2000-2009 Decade came in many forms.
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Top 10 Songs for Mrs. Tiger WoodsThere is no sugar coating on this MP3 New Year's Eve playlist for Mrs. Tiger Woods, Elin Nordegren. Here are the Top 10 New Year's Eve songs that Elin can download while her cheating husband Tiger Woods is at home crying. Or is he?
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Best Christmas Rock Songs: Some Merry and Some SadWhen you build your MP3 Christmas Playlist, there are Classic Christmas Carols and there are Rock N' Roll Christmas Songs! Everyone loves a good classic Christmas Carol, but you gotta laugh when Grandma gets run over by a reindeer.
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HBO to Air 4 Hours of the 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ConcertsWatch The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts Sunday, November 29, at 8:00 p.m. EST on HBO. Rock 'N Roll fans can find all the scoop and party items for The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts here.
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COBRA Premium Reduction Extensions Possible with Senate Bill 2730The bill would allow people who lose their job between January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010 and who qualify for COBRA, to be considered for a 25% COBRA premium reduction.
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Top 10 Christmas Movies for KidsClassic Christmas kids movies have stood the test of time, became our universal name for snowmen and reindeer, and reinforced the magic and spirit of Christmas. The Top 10 Kids Christmas Movies that are must see movies every Christmas are:
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2010 Calendar of Holidays, Ethnic Heritage Days, Special Observances, Health Awareness Months, and Moon PhasesThere are unusual happenings in 2010 like only one Friday the 13th in August, the Chinese New Year which is the Year of the Tiger happens on Valentine's Day, and plan your trip to Tahiti on July 11, 2010 to view a Total Eclipse of the Sun.
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How to Raise Money Online for Family and Friends with Limited or No Medical InsuranceYou can raise money with a dedicated Web page for sick, disabled, or elderly family members and friends to share by email, on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, or other social networking sites using online tools from Easter Seals and NTAF.
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Free Christmas and Hanukkah Newsletter TemplatesCreate your own Christmas or Hanukkah newsletter using these free online Christmas newsletter templates and free online Hanukkah newsletter templates. Add a special touch with snow-capped font letters and GIF images.
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Top 100 Tearjerker MoviesWhat life event in a tearjerker movie will move a person to cry a river? Filmmakers count on the event being something you have personally experienced or can't imagine having to experience it. Here are the Top 100 Tearjerker Movies.
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Best 6 Movies Starring Brad PittI remember first seeing Brad Pitt in the 1991 movie Thelma and Louise and thinking, oh my gosh - who cloned Robert Redford?
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Alice in Wonderland: Free Coloring Pages, Free Printables, Literary Elements, Alice in Wonderland TriviaNow is a very important date to dust off the old Alice in Wonderland books and movies to teach children the classic story in time for Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland 3D from Disney.
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Back to School Free Coloring Pages and Free PrintablesFind back to school coloring pages and printables for word search, crossword puzzle, minibooks, name tags, pencil toppers, bookmarks, visors, Labor Day fun, and more.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Concert InformationBaby boomers are basking in the brilliance of their legendary music era as three historic music events in 2009 promise to make it the year of ecstasy for music lovers.
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How to Determine the Right Career PathWhether you are just starting out in adult life or you are faced with having to change a career, there are 10 questions you should research and explore while making a career path decision. Here are some free online resources to help.
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Grandparents as Caregivers: Michael Jackson's "Broke" Kids Need Money and Are Not AloneLawyers for Michael Jackson's estate have asked the court for an allowance to help Grandmother Katherine Jackson, and Michael Jackson's three children, Prince Michael, Paris, and Blanket with living expenses.
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Top 50 Texas Songs for Your Texas Longhorns MP3 Playlist Hook Em HornsHere is my MP3 playlist of the top 50 Texas songs that I play at my Texas Longhorn parties. I have also included a list of my favorite Texas musicians in case you want to download complete playlists by artist.
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What is Flex Fuel and FFVs?There are three reasons to be interested in E85 flex fuel and FFVs: strengthening America's independence on foreign oil, environmental protection and tax incentives.
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Top 5 Hot Careers for 2009-2016: President Obama Delivers Tuition HelpAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau employment forecasters, the fastest growing career occupation from 2009-2016 will be Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts. Do you need college tuition for retraining?
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Best 5 Careers for High School GradsYou are a high school grad! How do you plan for a successful career? The two main career goals are job security and opportunities for advancement with or without a college education. Also, download this personal finance budget!
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Sunburn Relief for KidsApproximately 43% of white children experienced at least one sunburn in the past year. What kinds of sunburn relief are available at home and when should you call a doctor? Find out more from the CDC here...
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Remedies for Sunburned ScalpIn extreme cases known as Koebner's Phenomenon, an injury to the scalp or skin caused by severe sunburn, cuts, or scratches, may trigger a type of psoriasis within 10 to 14 days after the sunburn. Read about the remedies.
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Free Coloring Pages and PrintablesMuggles, wizards, and Hogwarts everywhere are getting ready to go back to school as Harry Potter returns to year six at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
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Jupiter Gets Bombarded on July 20 as World Remembers Apollo 11In the morning hours of July 20, 2009 something big struck Jupiter. Thanks to Australian amateur astronomer, Anthony Wesley, the NASA telescopes in Hawaii were able to photograph the impact of the object striking Jupiter's South Polar Region.
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Top 100 Back-to-School Songs for Your Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday ShoppingIn August 2008, Americans spent $7.6 billion on family clothing and $2.4 billion in bookstores. Here is your MP3 playlist of the Top 100 back-to-school songs to download to your iPhone 3GS and rock while you shop!
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Blues Guitar Prodigy Tallan Latz, 9, Should Tour with Eric Clapton9-Yr old Tallan Latz has played blues guitar with the likes of Les Paul and Jackson Browne and is now going to Las Vegas with America's Got Talent. This child prodigy is barred from the nightclub blues circuit. Find out why.
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Total Solar Eclipse on July 22, 2009 Will Be Longest of the 21st Century!The total solar eclipse occurring on July 22, 2009 will be the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century and its 6 minute 39 seconds duration will probably not be surpassed until June 13, 2132. Find out why you should party...
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Michael Jackson Memorial Service Complete with Full Moon Eclipse on July 7, 2009If you love weird cosmic things, you have to be fascinated that Michael Jackson was a rare addition to the human race and that a lunar eclipse and a total solar eclipse are two weeks apart from the Memorial Service.
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Labor Day Free Coloring Pages, Printables and MusicHere are some great resources for free Labor Day coloring pages, printables, games and short stories for hero occupations, military occupations, working Americans occupations, and just plain Labor Day fun like family BBQ coloring pages.
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If I Could Hug My Father One More TimeFathers love us more than they can show and more than they can say. Father is the protective watchdog of our choices in life. Sometimes, the responsibility of being a father is just too much.
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Summer Travel Guide: Tips for Rolling a Summer Vacation into Summer RelocationHere are some useful tips for helping you enjoy a summer vacation while relocating to a new job destination.
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Best Outdoor Concert Venues in Austin TexasLiving in or visiting Austin, Texas can be a life altering experience because chances are, after you spend a summer weekend in Austin, you will never want to leave the quality of life in the Live Music Capital of the World.
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Salt Lake City Utah: Little Known Facts and Tourist TriviaIf you are planning to visit or relocate to Salt Lake City Utah like we did, you might be amazed at the little known facts and tourist trivia about the Beehive State.
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Obama Stimulus Plan: State Results and IRS Implications You Might Not KnowFind out how President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) helped your state, where there are new energy jobs, and how new IRS information might provide you with more economic recovery benefits.
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Best Father's Day MoviesNo matter what your relationship is with your Father, there is a movie about it. Here is a list of the best Father's Day movies to watch with some good BBQ. My Father has passed, but I will always treasure his love.
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Amazing Video: A Frog Rescues Its BFF from a Snake. Can Clorox Bleach Help?What threatens frogs and other amphibians in what is described as the most significant mass extinction since the dinosaurs, is not natural predators but a parasitic fungus called amphibian chytrid. The Clorox Company may save the frogs!
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Top 20 Rock Love Songs with Video LinksThese Top 20 Rock Love Songs, complete with video links, span 5 decades of the best rock love from The Beatles, Tina Turner, Queen, Pink Floyd, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Led Zeppelin and more.
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4th of July Free Coloring Pages, Printables and Fun Facts for KidsIf you are planning a vacation or staycation this Fourth of July, you can find great patriotic coloring pages, word puzzles, 4th of July lined journal sheets, 4th of July fun facts, fireworks videos and more at these links.
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Adam Lambert: Best of the American Idol Bad Boy on VideoWatch breathtaking Gospel music with a signature ending angelic high note straight from American Idol bad boy Adam Lambert himself! This Adam Lambert live performance of The Prayer will give you goose bumps.
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Father's Day Free Coloring Pages, DIY Cards and PrintablesThe official Father's Day flower is the red rose showing respect, love, and passion. Here are some very nice June Father's Day free coloring pages and printables to tell Dad and Grandpa, I Love You.
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Top 40 Moon Songs and Monthly Moon Names for Your New Moon PartyPlan your monthly New Moon watching party for the Rose Moon, Strawberry Moon, Flower Moon, Harvest Moon, Maple Sugar Moon and others with these Top 40 Moon Songs and Moon Phases for your guests' Twilight fun.
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Ultimate Mountain Biking and Mountain Unicycling Playground: Slickrock in Moab, UtahSlickrock in Moab, Utah is the ultimate outdoor playground for mountain biking and mountain unicycling in the world. Your outdoor adventures in Moab will also include the best hiking, rock climbing, and family outdoor activities in southwest Utah.
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Barbra Streisand Tribute: Four Decades of Hope in These Best Streisand Video PerformancesIt's not just Barbra's entertaining gifts that keep me coming back for more Streisand for 40 years. Whatever storm I walk through in life, there is a Barbra Streisand video, complete with words of hope, that lifts me up. Here are some of Barbra's best!
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Top 10 Freaky Scary Extreme Great Outdoors TV ShowsUnexplained drownings in Oklahoma's Lakes Thunderbird,Oolagah and Tenkiller are blamed on the Oklahoma Octopus, a freshwater killer animal the size of a horse. Is ot related to FBI evidence from the collapse of the West Virginia Silver Bridge?
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Top 40 Mother's Day Songs: Ultimate MP3 Playlist from Teens to MomsI recently asked 150 teenagers to create the Ultimate MP3 playlist of Mother's Day songs for a Mother's Day CD gift. Here is the list of the top 40 favorite Mother's Day songs that teenagers created for Mom.
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Classic '60s Rock 'N Roll: I was Supposed to Marry Bobby FullerOne sunny summer day, while walking past the Circle K store to meet my friends, I heard real live rock n roll music for the first time. The music I heard from the open garage of a small house was not like anything I had heard before.
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2 Million Teens Suffer from Depression; How to Tell and What to Do6% of teens are clinically depressed. Detailed but simple screening questionnaires given in pediatrician offices can easily detect teen depression. Learn more about new mental health insurance laws, warning signs, and treatment for teen depression.
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Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2009: Will Ferrell Sets Slip N' Slime World RecordThe Nickelodeon 2009 Kids' Choice Awards were announced after a record setting 90 million kid votes were cast. American Idol wins Favorite Reality Show; Will Smith and Vanessa Hudgens take Favorite Movie Actor awards.
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Cinco De Mayo Good Eats: Top 5 Mexican Restaurants in El Paso, TexasYou have to eat at Chico's Tacos in El Paso on Cinco de Mayo and say a prayer for the Mexican Indians and Mestizos (people of Mexican Indian and European descent)who defeated Napoleon III and his huge French army.
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Top 10 Michael Johns Video Performances: Australia's Sexiest Singing American Idol AlumMichael Johns, the sexiest singing Australian man alive and American Idol Season 7 Alumni told Playboy's Rock the Rabbit that he decided at age 15 to sing for a living.
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Losing a Job: First Five Calls to Make to Get Financial HelpThe typical emotions from a job loss like fear, anger, panic, and depression often times prohibit you from making some important decisions about your finances. Read about new laws and programs that can save your finances after a job loss.
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American Idol Alumni All-Stars Showdown: New Rule Prompts New Show IdeaThe Top 12 American Idol Alumni All Stars that should compete in the AI Alumni All Stars Challenge are:
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American Idol Most Memorable Video Performances, Then and NowThe most memorable American Idol video performances represent the real American Idol contestant challenge: when do you make it your own and when do you leave it alone? View videos of the Top 5 American Idol Icons, then and now.
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Dancing with the Stars: Bachelor Celeb Melissa Turns Rah Rah Rah into Cha Cha ChaThe Bachelor's Melissa, a former Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader, will face another Jackass in her life, Steve-O on Dancing With the Stars. Melissa takes Nancy O'Dell's place and togther with Latin hottie Tony, they scored 23!
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Top 10 Gospel Music Video PerformancesThe Gospel Music Channel is available in more than 43 million homes. I cherish the classic Christian hymns and new Gospel tunes that inspire us, give us hope, and help us keep our faith in God. Here are my top 10 favorite Gospel music video performances.
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Motherhood Tips: Pros and Cons of Different Parenting StylesThere are three dominant categories of parenting styles: Authoritative Parent, Authoritarian Parent, and Permissive Parent. In reality, parents employ a combination of parenting styles depending on the day-to-day parenting circumstances.
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Hangin' Out on E Street: A New Video Series of Up and Coming Artists Influenced by Bruce Springsteen and His Classic 1984 Album Born in the U.S.A.The 1984 classic album Born in the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen is the influence of some new up and coming artists featured in Hangin' Out on E Street. Check it out!
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The Color Purple: Spielberg's Most Nominated Movie Not to Win an OscarThe classic 1985 movie, The Color Purple, has to go down in movie history as one of the most amazing success and failure stories of all time. It created one of the most controversial and scandalous moments in Academy Awards history.
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Top 10 Favorite TV MomsBaby Boomer children first learned from TV Moms in the 1950's that you better behave, follow the golden rule, have good friends, and respect your elders. TV Mom Sharon Osbourne has a different set of motherhood challenges.
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American Idol Fave Matt Breitzke Loses After Talking Smack to Simon CowellThe big disappointment of the night was Matt Breitzke who sang "If You Could Only See." Matt lost my vote after talking smack to Simon and the other judges when they suggested that he picked the wrong song.
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Obama Stimulus Package: 65% COBRA Premium Reduction PossibleThe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 expanded eligibility for COBRA and provides a premium reduction to certain individuals who lost their job on or after September 1, 2008 through December 31, 2009.
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Top 5 Easy-to-Get Jobs to Help You Get by in a Bad EconomyI have done all these jobs at some point of my own personal finance crisis, and I hope this helps you save what is left of your life. There is always hope and there is always a brighter future.
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Will Your Digital Footprint Cost You a Job and College Admission?According to a survey from CareerBuilder, one in five employers search social networking sites for information about job applicants.
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Women's History Month in March: A Time to Celebrate and HonorThe National Women's Hall of Fame web site has created the Book of Lives and Legacies online web page to allow anyone to honor that extraordinary woman. Pay tribute to a special woman during National Women's History Month in March.
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Top 30 Graduation Songs: The Ultimate MP3 Playlist for LifeDon't panic, graduates. It all works out in the end. Good luck in life and keep these best songs about life on your iPods and MP3 players forever!
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Extreme Makeover Home Edition Has El Paso Border Town Twist: Bring a CanA dear family friend whose nephew owns Desert View Homes, gave their hearts to help an extraordinary Mexican family for Ty Pennington's Extreme Makeover Home Edition that will air on Sunday March 15 (ABC 8/7 C).
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American Idol 8: 'Que Sera Sera' for Tatiana; Also, Round 2 PredictionsPoor Tatiana Nicole Del Toro, aged 24 from San Juan, Puerto Rico, was sent packing in Round 1 ending her American Idol dreams after singing Saving All My Love for You.
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Top 50 Spring Break Party Songs: The Ultimate MP3 PlaylistYoung generations might not know this, but Spring Break has been celebrated since World War II. Ft. Lauderdale Florida became the number one Spring Break destination in 1960 after the movie Where the Boys Are was released.
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Favorite Movies: A Teen PollEven the middle school teenagers are buzzing about Slumdog Millionaire and the 10 Academy Award nominations it received.
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Top 50 Songs About LuckLuck has been one of the most popular topics of songwriters and musicians for generations. The concept of luck remains elusive to most of us, but these top 50 songs about luck might just bring you some good fortune or not.
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World's Largest Family History Library in Salt Lake City, UtahFounded in 1894, the LDS Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah houses a collection of genealogical records with names for more than 3 billion deceased people. Learn how to prepare for your visit.
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How to Use Official Military Records to Help Build Your Family TreeYou might find your family tree missing link by searching official military records. Don't get scammed by paying for military records. Learn where to search for FREE official public military records by reading this article.
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Free Online Family Tree TemplatesDesigning your family tree can be simple or sophisticated depending on what you want to do with your genealogy data and family history information. Here are four online resources you can use for creating or printing free family tree templates.
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10 Tips for Investigating Your Family HistoryThe genealogy process can uncover links to famous people, information about family members who were military heroes, or simply information about family members that disappeared.
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President's Day Federal Holiday ClosingsWhat is closed and what local services are affected on President's Day, a federal holiday?
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Best Irish Pubs and Irish Restaurants in Salt Lake City UtahCheck out St. Patrick's Day in Salt Lake City with green beer specials, live bagpipe music performances, best places to eat Corned Beef & Cabbage or Sheppard's Pie, and where to take the little leprechauns.
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Favorite Teen Love Songs for Boyfriends and Girlfriends: a Teen Survey of Best Romantic SongsThere is nothing like having your first love or your first crush during those wonderful teenage years. Here are the results of a teen survey: the ultimate love song MP3 playlist for teenage boyfriends and girlfriends.
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Bruce Springsteen Top 20 Music Videos: Springsteen Scores at 2009 Super Bowl XLIIIWe have been fans of Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band since 1974 when Springsteen was on the nightclub circuit and played for a $3 cover at the Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin, Texas.
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Valentine's Day Gifts that Teenagers Want to Give and Receive: A PollAccording to a poll of 142 teenagers, most have a Valentine, and they are a part of the Valentine's Day buying power for chocolates, candy, roses, flowers and jewelry.
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Top 50 Answers to What is True Love? a Teenager SurveyDespite the fact that teenagers are young and have not experienced true love, they seem to have a pretty good handle on the question what is true love from family values, movies, and songs.
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Finding or Making 3D Glasses for 3D Movies and 3D TelevisionThere are two kinds of 3D glasses you might need depending on what you are watching. Some 3D experiences use the old two-color lenses, but many of the new 3D movies use RealD circular polarized 3D lenses. Learn more here.
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More Shocking News on 2009 Bailout Spending by U.S. Treasury DepartmentThe U.S. Treasury Department invested $267 million of bailout money in a downgraded ailing bank that employs the wife of House Republican Whip Eric Cantor. The bailout money was supposed to be used to buy preferred stocks in healthy banks.
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Slumdog Millionaire: Best Movie in Years Should Sweep the OscarsSlumdog Millionaire, the independent film that has everyone buzzing, made it big through word of mouth and by winning four Golden Globes, including Best Picture. Slumdog Millionaire should sweep the Oscars!
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How to Deal with Attitude from TeenagersIn one waking moment, teenagers know more than you, resent your authority, think you dress like an old person, refuse to do household chores, and any advice you have for their future is mute because they want to make all the decisions.
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Proudest Moment as a Mom: How Do You Choose from All Those Cherished Moments?My proudest moment as a Mom spans 32 years of being a mother with each year delivering a proudest moment. Some were things my daughter did to make me proud and some were things I did as a Mom that I didn't think I could pull off.
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Life as a Single MomWhen you think life as a single Mom is more than you can bare, you can always find a way to make life happy. The reward of having your children in your life is greater than any hardship you will have to endure.
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What is Distance Learning?Distance Learning is the use of technology to link instructors and learners together, regardless of time or location. Oprah Winfrey and the U.S. Army are in on the 21st century multimedia learning experience.
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Tom Hanks Apologizes to Mormons but How Can He Promote Polygamy in Big LovePerhaps Tom Hanks will recognize, acknowledge and promote through his talented filmmaking, the discriminating and harmful injustices of children and spouses that are unlawfully being protected under the First Amendment of the Constitution.
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Top 10 Most Popular Dogs, Most Popular Dog Names Announced by AKCThe top dog remains the Labrador Retriever followed by the Yorkshire Terrier. Holding at number 20 is the adorable little loving lap dog, the Maltese.
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Best American Idol Blogs: Fans Blog About Idol Gossip, Concerts, and PredictionsYou might as well get in on the American Idol mania action and post your American Idol comments and opinions at these best American Idol blogs.
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Top 10 American Idol Fan Sites: Official and NonofficialThe best of all things American Idol can be found at these Top 10 American Idol fan sites. Join the American Idol mania at any of these fan site links.
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American Idol: Bad Boy Adam Lambert Vs. Do Good David Osmond?On a July 2008 cache of Adam Lambert's MySpaceProfile he says he'd like to meet boys and girls to play with and asks fans, "Dress-Up Anyone?"
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Is Tom Hanks Holier Than Thou Calling Mormons Un-American for Role in Proposition 8?To say Mormons are un-American because of their role in Prop 8 is like saying men are un-American for discriminating against women in Constitutional equality issues such as the right to equal pay for equal work.
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Grey Gardens: The HBO Movie that Will Rekindle the 1970's Cult Following of Jackie O's Relatives, Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale and Her Daughter Little EdieGrey Gardens is the true story of the bizarre, eccentric, schizophrenic, yet loving relationship of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' aunt and first cousin, Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale and her daughter Edith Bouvier Beale.
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Top 10 Songs for the President Barack Obama InaugurationOne thing I love about President Barack Obama is he never gave up against all odds of winning the 2008 Presidential Election. Here is your MP3 playlist for the Obama Inauguration.
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Health and Wellness Monthly CalendarHere is a monthly health and wellness calendar with links to health and wellness resources for you to plan your New Year's resolution action items to become and stay healthy.
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Best Places to Live in 2009International Living Magazine released their 2009 Quality of Life Index in January and for the fourth straight year France topped the list as the best place to live. Utah is the fastest growing state according to U.S. Census.
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Greatest Daytona 500 ChampionsRichard Petty raced in the first Daytona 500 in 1959 and has won Daytona 500 races over a three-decade span. Richard Petty has won more Daytona 500 races than any driver, seven total.
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Top 100 Heartbreak Songs, Heartache Songs, Breakup Songs, Cheating Songs and Sad SongsLove hurts when we have a broken heart, a cheating partner, or we are breaking up with our lover. If you need some inspiration for a pity party and a shoulder to cry on, listen to these best heartache songs.
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Top 40 Love SongsSince 1840, when Esther Howland sold the first mass-produced valentine cards, people have been celebrating Valentine's Day with their loved ones in a variety of ways. Here is your ultimate source for Valentine's Day gifts.
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Earthquakes Swarm Yellowstone National Park: Dec 2008-Jan 2009The highest magnitude earthquake in this Yellowstone earthquake swarm was a magnitude 3.9 on Sunday, December 28, 2008. Yellowstone National Park sits on top of an ancient supervolcano that may be disconnected but not dead.
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Utah Attorney General Investigating Antitrust Lawsuit Against BCS : It's About Time!While most sports enthusiasts agree that a national championship playoff series should be created for all national college football teams, none have legally challenged the BCS financial awards and the unfair competitive advantage they create, until now.
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Contaminated Diet Pills Can Cause Heart Attack and Stroke FDA WarnsThese diet pills contain ingredients not approved by the FDA or have doses that far exceed the FDA recommended daily dose. In some cases, the ingredients do not appear on the label, posing a serious health risk.
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Best Football Movies Based on True StoriesYou might think that females don't like football movies. I have to admit that these football movies based on true stories are now among my favorite movies in any movie category.
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Grateful Dead Announces First Tour in Four Years: Deadhead Mania ExplainedGrateful Dead music is mesmerizing. Grateful Dead music alone IS the escape. Ironically, it's not the drugs that set you free at a Grateful Dead concert.
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Utah Utes Undefeated After Sugar Bowl Win! What is a Ute Anyway?2009 Sugar Bowl Score: Utah Utes 31, Alabama Crimson Tide 17. What is a Ute anyway? Besides being the only undefeated team in the 2008 college football season, here is the real answer.
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Top Five Most Memorable Events of 2008As the historic year of 2008 ends, nobody knows where New Year 2009 will take us. We continue to have hope for peace as we bring in the New Year. Here is my list of the top five most memorable events of 2008 and a memorial to those we lost.
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Top Ten New Year's Eve SongsAuld Lang Syne literally means "old long ago" or in a more symbolic sense "the good old days" and was first published in 1796. Listen to the 1940 soundtrack recording of Auld Lang Syne from the romantic movie Waterloo Bridge starring Vivien Leigh.
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Salt Lake City Temple Square Christmas Lights: A Hallelujah HolidayThe Christmas lights at the Salt Lake City Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints are an international attraction and a reverent sight to behold. Mormon or not, the Temple Square Christmas Lights are a must see! Enjoy these photos.
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Top Ten Songs from the Big Three Automakers to American TaxpayersBankrupt or not, I will never again buy an automobile from one of the U.S. big three automakers after the greedy disputes displayed in the proposed government bailout of the failing U.S. auto industry in 2008.
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Top Ten New Year's Resolutions for TeenagersMost teenagers have a goal that they want to accomplish in the coming year, although many do not know how they will accomplish their goal. Parents might be able to help. Ask your children what their goal is and help them achieve it.
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Top 2009 New Year's Resolutions for Middle School Students Taking Rachel's ChallengeI decided to poll 130 middle school students to see if they had any clear written goals and what impact Rachel's Challenge made on them. I asked if they had any 2009 New Year's Resolutions. Here are the remarkable results.
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Top Rated Wines Under $20 for Your Christmas DinnerWhen we had a Wine Cellar next to our c-store, the main question I got for holiday wines was, "What is the best wine to serve with ham or turkey?" Here is a list of affordable ($6-$20) top rated wines for your Christmas dinner or wine gift.
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A Celebrity Story that Will Bring You to Tears and Change Lives: Rachel's ChallengeRachel Joy Scott dreamed of being famous and touching millions of people's hearts one day. Rachel Scott was the first Columbine High School victim to die that fateful day. Here is a story about Rachel's Challenge and how she touches millions.
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Mamma Mia! the Movie DVD Release December 16: Movie Trivia and Fan LinksMamma Mia! - The Movie is an international hit bringing in over $559 million with Meryl Streep getting a Golden Globe Best Actress nomination and looking at a sequel if she gets her three love interests back in the cast.
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Cinnamon Okra Gumbo Recipe: Perfect Side Veggie for Your Holiday Ham DinnerThis cinnamon okra gumbo recipe has been in the family for generations. It is easy to make and goes great with Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners. Enjoy!
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Favorite Christmas Songs and Best New Years' Eve Party Songs According to Teenagers: Survey ResultsThe Trans-Siberian Orchestra is a Christmas music favorite for many teenagers. Here are the results of the teenager poll of Favorite Christmas Songs and Best New Year's Eve Party Songs.
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Egg Pancake Crepes Recipe: Our Traditional German Christmas BreakfastWe made a family cookbook full of all of our favorite family recipes that we can hand down to our children and grandchildren for their Christmas presents.
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Top 10 Christmas Presents that Teenagers Want to Receive and Give: A PollHigh school teachers often admit they are in their rebellious years during their teens, but when you look deep down into their hearts, they cherish the love for their family and their parents.
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Honey Glazed Ham Family RecipeI recently asked high school students what their favorite Christmas or other holiday dinner was. Here is the results of the poll, along with my family recipe for honey glazed ham and wines that go with ham dinner.
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Famous Heirloom Christmas Ornaments with Special MeaningsIn 1596, the world famous German Muller family began offering their mouth blown glassware art to people all over the world. Today, Inge-Glas of Germany creates the world's most famous glass blown Christmas tree ornaments. What are their meanings?
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Black Friday and Broke: What to Do on Black Friday when You Have No Money to ShopHere are some things you can do on Black Friday if you are broke and cannot shop.
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Company Uses Jennifer Hudson's Family Tragedy to Promote Bedside Shotgun RackIf A. John Peters really felt sorry for the Jennifer Hudson family, he would donate all the proceeds from the sales of The Back-Up shotgun rack to the Hudson family for use with the prevention of domestic violence.
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National Boss Day in October is a Time to Say Thanks - MaybeIs your boss worthy of a special lunch invitation, gift, or thank you card on National Boss Day? Here is a list of 15 things that make a good boss.
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Estate Planning Guide for the Self-EmployedI learned through personal experience that there are critical steps for self-employed estate planning to consider early in your business.Also published on:
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The Amazing Race: New Fall Cast Includes Unfaithful Ex-NFL Player and More Barbie TwinsIn addition to having some real questionable characters like all reality TV, The Amazing Race is actually very educational, interesting, and entertaining.
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2008 Beijing Olympic Champion Michael Phelps Drinks New PureSport Sports Drink Developed by UT Austin ProfessorI want what he's drinking! UT Professor John Ivy in Austin TX created the nutritional sports performance drink called PureSport for the University of Texas men's swim team as an alternative to the carb and sugar overload of Gatorade.
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Lance Armstrong is Top Residential Water User in Austin. Needs to See New IMAX 3D Movie Grand Canyon Adventure: River at RiskMost of the other top ten largest residential Austin water users are high profile wealthy Austinites and all but one has a pool.
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Paul Newman: A Tribute to the Larger Than Life LegendIt is reported that Paul Newman, while battling cancer, returned to his Connecticut home to spend his last days of life with his wife, Joanne Woodward and his children. I pray for their strength and courage as I remember Paul Newman, my favorite actor of all time.
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Movie Review: Adventures of PowerThe movie Adventures of Power debuted at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival and is a powerful lesson in overcoming obstacles and ultimately achieving your dream.