Karen Barnes
Karen has written ebooks listed on Amazon.com about ways to research genealogy and your family history. She had her own lawn mowing and baby sitting services during high school. She has worked as a baker, cake decorator, and sales clerk.
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'Star Trek' Borg Costume PatternsGet ready to assimilate your fellow party goers with a Borg costume. Borg became part of the pop culture show "Star Trek" with "Star Trek - The Next Generation."
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4 Halloween Costumes for Under $10Four of the cheapest costumes I wore for Halloween were made at home or given to me. Using many items I already had or borrowed, my costumes cost me less than $10. -
9 Facebook Habits that Could Cost You a JobEveryone's guilty of something when it comes to using Facebook. Some people are more guilty of using these annoying habits on Facebook when it comes to socializing with those on their friends list. How many are you guilty of doing?
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I Am Undecided on My Vote with 3 Months to GoI haven't really leaned towards one candidate or another at this point with the presidency up for grabs. I hope over the next three months, one of them will catch my attention and keep it while trying to decide who should be president.
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How to Melt ChocolateThe sun, microwave, stovetop from the oven's heat vent, defroster and heater, and the sun are alternatives on how to melt chocolate.
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The 99% Private Sector is Not 'Doing Fine'There are too many unemployed and homeless people across the country for the private sector to being doing fine. Obama is wrong. Romney is right.
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Romney is Right Wanting to Know What Happened with Obama's PromisesRomney points out some truths and people think it's a negative ad campaign. I don't believe it is in the 'What Happened?' ad.
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Obama Turns U.S. Into Third World Nation by Giving Jobs to China and FinlandRather than putting people back to work in the U.S., President Obama stimulated China and Finland's economies by giving them stimulus money earmarked for United States citizens.
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Romney's Taxes Aren't Anyone's BusinessTrying to get the Romney's to provide more tax returns aren't going to cure the economy or anything else. Neither will birth certificates.
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Swiss Style Meatloaf Patty Menu IdeaTired of using the oven during the summer heat waves? Tired of waiting an hour or more on meatloaf to cook any time of the year? Me too. This is why I went a different route making meatloaf. -
Ways to Cook During a Power OutageWhen a minor disaster such as a power outage strikes, you need to be prepared to feed your family. Being able to cook the food in your refrigerator and freezer before it goes bad shouldn't become a worry or stress factor.
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Free ‘Fear the Beard’ PatternsThunder and Giants fans who are into the "Fear the Beard" rallies, why be like all the rest of the fans? Be a unique "Fear the Beard" rallier. -
How to Refinish Used Metal Retro Patio FurnitureRefinishing used metal retro patio furniture doesn't have to cost a fortune; especially when the furniture is free.
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Why Shy Girls Win at WorkContrary to some people's beliefs, shy girls do succeed at work. It's not all about being loud and obnoxious in the workplace.
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The Fly and the PieA summertime poem from the point of view of a fly.
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Three Pranks Get Four Students Arrested and 60 SuspendedKids be careful of any pranks you pull on or off school grounds because you could find yourself being arrested or suspended from school. In three incidents, more than sixty students were suspended and four others arrested.
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Two Facebook Posts Lead to Arrests Involving ChildrenNever post anything on Facebook that can land your parents or yourself in jail. If you're a known criminal never make a friend request on Facebook with a parent when you have assaulted a child.Also published on:
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Free 3D Glasses CraftsCreate your own homemade 3D glasses for movies, games, and new televisions with this technology. Making something as fun as these glasses with the family can build a long lasting memory.
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Hate Will Never Go Away, President ObamaHate and mass murdering has been around far too long. President Obama feels he needs to take this topic on since other presidents around the world have failed in his mind.
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Why I Didn’t Freak Out Over Turning 40I decided turning 40 didn't have to be doom and despair. Turning 40 wasn't a life changing event since most of the things women face had already jumped up and greeted me before the age of 40.
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My Home Remedies for ConstipationI have more than the three home remedies for constipation, but these are the ones I find to work the best.
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A Discovery of the Two Mary Barnes - Wives of Thomas BarnesOne Mary Barnes was hanged for being a witch. The other Mary Barnes was given as a wedding pact offer.
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Tattletale Parent Gets Teacher's Aide Fired Over FacebookWhen confronted about not handing over her Facebook username and password, one Michigan grade school aide was fired because of a tattletale parent.
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Why I Made My Two Recycled, Ugly CompostersAfter being tired of throwing away food, I decided to make my own composter for nutrient rich dirt for my gardens. -
Pinterest Users May Find Legal Issues Over Photo SharingSharing photos on Pinterest may land you in hot water with the original photographer. While most won't sue you for use of their photo, some may decide to sue for copyright infringement.
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Wearing a Hoodie Makes You a ThugTrayvon Martin should have not been killed because of a hoodie. He became an unfortunate casualty of racial profiling.
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Hateful People Use Facebook More, Study ShowsThe study of how narcissistic people are on Facebook with their huge friends list is fairly accurate with the online society. This type of hateful behavior isn’t only happening on Facebook.
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Job Interviewers Want Facebook Username and PasswordsJob interviewers are asking for Facebook username and password information during a job interview. Not only is it inappropriate for an interviewer to ask for this type of personal information, it also smacks of an invasion of privacy.
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Immoral Men Making Moral Decisions for WomenMale politicians need to check their own morality before calling out women on their morality when it comes to birth control. In all cases, it takes two to make a child and women should have a say when they want to have a child.
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Meteor, Earthquake, and Tsunami Happen in 24-Hour TimespanOne day, people are reporting seeing a flaming meteor flying through the sky. In less than 24 hours, an earthquake and tsunami hit western Japan. Coincidence?
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Democrats and Republicans Cause Destructive Tornadoes and Zombie Apocalypse Education Some BelieveAfter reading through comments on articles, I have learned people blame democrats and republicans for disastrous weather and Michigan State University's Zombie Apocalypse Survival class.
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Catfishing with Homemade Stink BaitMaking your own stink bait for catfishing can be a cost effective way to make bait over store or bait shop brands.
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Tornadic Storms Spread Destruction Across Midwest and Central PlainsStorms producing tornadoes, high flat lying winds, ping pong sized hail, and downpours swept across the middle of the U.S. Towns have been destroyed in Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois.Also published on: -
Santorum Doesn’t Believe in the First AmendmentRick Santorum wants to push his Catholic religion and views onto the registered voters. He doesn't believe in the First Amendment which is more than just free speech.
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‘Angry Birds’ Shot into Space with Help of NASA"Angry Birds" going into space with help of NASA. A new level of the game will come equipped with a slingshot and zero gravity in just a few short weeks.
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Skull Found 63 Years After Halloween PrankSixty-three years after a skull was left as a Halloween prank on a doorstep, it was discovered at a different property for sale near Cheney Lake, Kansas. It took local police almost a month to track down how it got there.
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Condos Built in Missile Silo in KansasFor those who have watched “Red Dawn” and “Jericho,” you know the shows didn’t leave out anything when it comes to having to live after an invasion. This type of world ending thing isn’t what has Larry Hall building condos in a missile silo in Kansas.
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Whitney Houston Disrespected on TwitterDuring the live stream of Whitney Houston’s funeral on Saturday February 18, 2012, people were tweeting. This is disrespectful to the pop singer. Anyone who says they weren’t in Newark, New Jersey, in person for the funeral while tweeting, you are wrong.
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William and Kate Compared to Ken and BarbieWilliam and Kate aren’t Ken and Barbie by any means. Mattel is comparing the real life prince and princess to two working class stiff dolls
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Tips for Measuring SpaghettiAnyone who has a hard time figuring out how much spaghetti to use, now you can stop the fussing over this easy task.
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Crawdad Fishing with a PoleCrawdad fishing isn't the same as catching crawfish in a trap. Crawfish fishing can be something the family can do together in about an hour.
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Facebook Not the First or Only Business to Exploit UsersFacebook has decided to get in on the IPO like other big companies. The exploiting Facebook users won't end soon.Also published on: -
Kansas Work Aid Bill Could Go to Illegal ImmigrantsKansas Agriculture Secretary Kris Kobach wants to keep illegal immigrants in the state and put them to work on farms and ranches.Also published on:
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Free Stuff is Not FreeWhen you see free stuff from businesses, courses, and online sites, it’s not as free as you think it is. You are paying for these items in one way or another.
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4 Taboos of Decorating with WhiteLong gone are the days of white walls, carpeting, and furniture. Your home should show your personality and using white isn’t it. I have never been a fan of white walls, floors, and furniture.
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3 Cheap Wood Burning Ways to Heat Your HomeUsing wood burning items like a fireplace, wood burning stove, or a wood pellet stove can help save on your heating bill.
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Student Suspended Over Sleeping TeacherAn Oklahoma student gets suspended for catching the teacher sleeping on the job. This came a week after President Obama's State of the Union Address that mentions evaluating teachers on their job.Also published on:
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Camping Gear You Should Never RentWhen going camping, you should never rent tents, sleeping bags, camping stoves, and backpacks. There are alternatives to these four things for camping.
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3 Reader’s Digest Cleaning Tips I Haven’t Heard BeforeThere were three home cleaning tips provided by Reader's Digest I hadn't heard of. I have tried variations on two of them, but never thought about using two items they had used.
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3 Oils to Use on Dry HairHaving had dry hair problems all my life, I have found three different types of oils to use. When using the baby oil, VO-5 Hot Oil Treatment, and Olive Oil, I have found using a shower cap or plastic shopping bag a better way to get the oils to penetrate
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Turkey Hunting TipsKnowing what the state laws for turkey hunting are, which seasons are available, and a few helpful tips from other hunters can help bag a turkey or two. Be sure to know what you are getting into before heading out the door with your spouse.
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‘The Big Bang Theory’s’ Bill Prady Impersonated on FacebookBill Prady wasn't amused by an impostor posing as him on Facebook. Within an hour, Prady's fake account was gone.
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Kansas Law Requires IDs for VotingNot everyone in the U.S. won't be able to vote without showing their ids at the polls. Kansas now requires residents to have a photo id to vote.
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The Past Comes Back to Haunt Danny Messer on 'CSI: NY'He endures being beaten, shot and kidnapped so he can marry Lindsay and have a daughter, Lucy.
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Tips and Tricks for Decorating and Cooking for ThanksgivingUse these tips and tricks for decorating your home for Thanksgiving. There are tips and tricks to help you plan out your menu for Thanksgiving dinner.
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Tips for Caring for Non-Enameled Cast Iron CookwareKnowing how to care for your non-enameled cast iron cookware can make all the difference while cooking. Knowing how to remove rust, washing, and reseasoning your cookware will make your experience much easier.
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Kansas Senior Citizens Flash Mob TargetYou should never count senior citizens out especially those in Kansas. A group of seniors from Meadowlark Estates flash mobbed the employees and customers at the local Lawerence Target.
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Free Bra Purse TutorialsDon’t know what to do with those old bras? Have you thought about turning them into a purse? I thought this bra purse was a creative way to recycle and create a new accessory from your wardrobe.
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Worst Gifts to Give to WomenIf you have ever bought any of the gift ideas listed below when they weren’t on a gift list, shame on you. These are some of the worst gift ideas you could give at anytime for any occasion.
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Worst Spring Cleaning Tips for Reducing Home ClutterEverything in your home has a purpose. If you use it, keep it; otherwise it’s time for it to go.
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Gross Smoking Pictorial Ad Injunction to Be Overruled by Obama AdministrationObama administration to appeal the ruling of a U.S. district judge on disgusting cigarette pictures. The tobacco's freedom of speech could be nonexistent if the ruling makes it through.
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Exotic Circus Animals Under Scrutiny by USDA and House DemocratsThe USDA and House Democrats are overstepping bounds with exotic animals for circuses while turning a blind eye to their uses in Vegas and in movies and on television. Livestock living conditions for shows and fairs being ignored.
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Guide to Good Gifts for WomenJust paying attention to what your wife or girlfriend says in the gift department will make your shopping go a lot easier and faster. Even a high dollar stand mixer could keep you out of the dog house.
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Reasons to Make Homemade BreadGetting a minimal workout, cheap aromatherapy, going gluten-free and losing the enhancers in homemade bread should be good enough reasons to leave store bought bread behind.
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7 Bad Habits that Annoy Your Co-workersWhen you take your selfish habits into the workplace, you won’t be scoring any points with your co-workers. Before you decide it’s all your co-workers' fault for your working environment, are your bad habits annoying your co-workers?
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Postal Processing Center Jobs Not Safe in Parts of KansasSix mail processing centers across Kansas have went through a study for consolidating with other centers in the area. How will the proposed $10 million plus consolidations affect the local economy and mail processing?Also published on:
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Earthquakes Rock Oklahoma Over Thanksgiving WeekendMore earthquakes shake Oklahoma over Thanksgiving weekend. The state had also felt earthquakes and tornadoes after the first one woke residents across the state on November 5.
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Do Cyber Christmas Deals Put a Stress on Internet Service Providers?Are people so tired of the crowds in the stores, they are taking to the web to get the best deals? Are people that lazy that they can’t get out of the house to Christmas shop?
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Anthony Hardwick Complained About Having to Work on Thanksgiving Holiday for One HourAs much time as Anthony Hardwick spent complaining about having to work on Thanksgiving Day for one hour, he could have made a full weeks worth of pay in that time.
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Tentative Deal Doesn’t Mean NBA Season Will StartA handshake deal between NBA players and owners set tentative deal for pro basketball to possibly start on Christmas Day. Will fans waste their Christmas Day at their favorite teams court to root them on after a five month delay in the game?
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Baby Back Rib Menu IdeaWhen making a baby back rib dinner at home, you don’t have to go all out. I make mine easy because I don’t always have time to go all out.
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The Gulf War Had a Family Divide at a Thanksgiving DinnerIt has been more than 20 years since the Gulf War - a war that started its own war at home on Thanksgiving Day at the dinner table.
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Meet Dr. Gregory House of "House"Dr. Gregory House has a reputation for being the best in his field. He can be sarcastic, rude, crude, and emotionally removed from everything others find pertinent in their lives. He is referred to as House rather than Dr. House.
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Meet the Family Members of Current 'NCIS' CharactersIn seasons past, we have met family members of many of the characters on "NCIS." Now is the time to get updated on the current characters and their family members.
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Are Meat Cupcakes the Latest Trend in Food?Did you know there is a bakery that sells nothing but meat cupcakes? Did you know people like them?
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Gift Guide for the Anaheim Ducks Fans Who Are Also StudentsThe list of ten items for the Anaheim Ducks for students would make great stocking stuffers for hockey fans. If you’re looking for items for gift exchanges for your kids, these gifts will fit into any price range.Also published on:
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Oklahoma Sooners Basketball Fan Gift GuideGet ready for the upcoming Oklahoma Sooner basketball while filling your Christmas list with these five gifts.Also published on:
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“NCIS: Los Angeles”: Sam Hanna is MarriedSam Hanna's home life was outed at the end of the "NCIS: Los Angeles Betrayed" episode.
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Anna Kournikova Leaves “The Biggest Loser”Anna Kournikova won't be returning to "The Biggest Loser" next season due to not getting along with players, athletes, and staff of the show.
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Gayle King Jumps the Oprah ShipGayle King has decided to bail on her gal pal, Oprah Winfrey, to join the CBS network next year. She will be co-hosting a new, unnamed show with Charlie Rose and Erica Hill.
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Two Trains Collide North of Topeka, KansasTwo Union Pacific trains collide northeast of Topeka, Kansas. One train was carrying coal to an unknown destination.
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How to Cook a Trash Can Turkey for ThanksgivingLearn how to cook a lemon chicken injected turkey using the outdoor dutch oven method. This gives an old twist on cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving or any other time of the year.
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Utah Mayor Uses Pen Name for Articles in the Deserert NewsMayor Winder of West Valley City, Utah, wrote for the Deseret News for three months under a pen name. Contrary to popular belief, this is not a crime or disrespectful to his political position or the newspaper.
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Tips for Buying Materials for Gingerbread HousesMaking a gingerbread house doesn’t have to be an expensive Christmas craft. There are things you can do to help with the costs. These tips can help you have a fun and cheap gingerbread house the whole family can help create.
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Ice Fishing at Cheney Lake in KansasFind out where the best places and other things you need to know about ice fishing at Cheney Lake in Kansas.
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How to Sharpen Your Ice SkatesTaking the time to sharpen your ice skates can make all the difference on how you move around on the ice. Poorly cared for skates can cause trips and falls along with creating damage to the blades of your skates
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Ice Skating Lessons for Kids at the Wichita Ice Center in KansasThe Wichita Ice Center has several lessons in different age ranges and skill levels. There are 10 different ice skating classes on a variety of skill levels from beginners to the more advanced who want to hone their skills.
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Basic Ice Skating Tips for BeginnersThe five basic ice skating tips for beginners are ways to help anyone who wants to learn this type of sport. Professional ice skaters had to start with these basic tips to get where they are today.
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What You Should Consider Before Transferring to a Credit UnionJust think before you leap onto the “Bank Transfer” grassroots band wagon. Is it going to be worth your time and energy to go through all the hoops to save a few bucks a month on debit card and checking account fees?
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Oklahoma Rocked by Earthquakes and Tornados in NovemberNovember started out shaky for Oklahoma literally when the state was rocked with two earthquakes during the first weekend of the month. On Monday, other parts of the state found themselves in the paths of tornadoes.
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Andy Rooney Dies a Month After Leaving '60 Minutes'A short month after leaving '60 Minutes' and having surgery, Andy Rooney has passed away due to complications. It is a sad day in TV news history to loose another host in journalism.
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Basic Formatting Steps Using Google Docs for Ebook FormattingThese four basic steps will help you get the basics of your ebook formatted in order to pass the guidelines needed for Lulu.com. These steps may also help with other self publishing sites on the Internet.
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Tips for a Cheap New Year’s Eve PartyThere are plenty of ways to host a New Year’s Eve party on the fly and a next to nothing budget. Use these tips to help plan your next New Year's Party.
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October 31 is the Day James and Lily Potter DiedIt seems October 31, 2011, is the 30 year anniversary of Harry Potter's parents, James and Lily Potter, death.
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Scary Ape and Monkey MoviesBe sure to check out the ones that I say freak me out on some level. The reason I mention that is due to the fact my husband says any movie that freaks or weirds me out on some level has to be a good one.
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“We Are the 53%”: The Other Side of the Wall Street ProtestsI don’t expect anyone to pay my bills but me. Like those of the 53 percent movement, I believe in hard work, paying my way, and living like an adult. This is what has the 53 percent taking the high road against the Wall Street protests.
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Tips for Using Stained Glass Window Patterns for Sewing ProjectsWith over 500 stained glass window patterns to choose from, start your sewing projects today. These sewing projects could be used as gifts.
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Free Wedding Dress Pattern from 1938With people planning weddings year round, it is never too early to start looking for a wedding dress or pattern. This 1938 wedding dress pattern with a diamond shaped waistband may get you started.
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Did Harold Camping Predict the End for Osama Bin Laden and Moammar Gadhafi?Is it coincidental on or near these dates Osama bin Laden and Moammar Gadhafi were killed either by Navy Seals and by Libyan rebels? Did Harold Camping inadvertently predict their end of reign of terror here on Earth?
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Free Poinsettia Christmas Tree Skirt Crochet PatternsChange up your tree skirt this year with a poinsettia Christmas tree skirt. The crochet patterns can help you with your decorating for about the same price as buying a new one.
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Free Granny Square Style Christmas Tree Skirt Crochet PatternsFor those who are looking for a change in their Christmas tree decorations, don’t forget the tree skirt. Having a different style of tree skirt can be the basis of the them of your tree too.
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Best Horror Books for ReadingLooking for a great horror book to read? There are quite a few other books that can be added to the list, but these are the ones chosen to get you started on a reading list.
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Jamie Ray Newman Coming to ‘NCIS’Fans of “CSI: NY” and “Eureka” will be glad to know Jamie Ray Newman will be appearing in two episodes of “NCIS.” She will be playing Navy Lieutenant Commander Melanie Burke.
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How Different is Wal-Mart’s Christmas Layaway from Their Competitors?The difference in Wal-Mart's Christmas layaway isn't much different than Sears or K-Mart. There are a few restrictions, but nothing so noticeable that is should put a damper on your holiday shopping.
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Best Free Vampire Movies OnlineBefore all the “Twilight Saga” books and movies, there were probably a hundred vampire movies made. Some of these movies date back into the early 20s.
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Abby Sciuto of “NCIS” Has a BrotherAbby Sciuto finds she has a brother in this weeks episode. How will this change the course of her life?
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Amish Church Rule Change Over Beards Too Much in the Name of ReligionAn elderly man of the Amish faith finds himself getting a beard trimming by another local Amish group of three men over church rule changes over beards.
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Where Are the Kids from The Brady Bunch Now?As with most celebrities from TV shows from the past, most of the Brady kids have found themselves on one reality show or another.
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Should You Sleep with Your Bra On?Not only do you, but should you wear your bra while sleeping? Is it a fashion statement? A supporting statement about why you wear your bra to bed?
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Would You Drink Camel’s Milk?When I first ran across a tweet about a company promoting their camel’s milk, I was interested and taken aback at the same time. This was the first I had heard about milking a camel for people to drink.
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Free Bread Cornucopia Recipes for ThanksgivingLooking for something different for decorating your home for Thanksgiving? A bread cornucopia can be that one thing that is different from all the other decorations for this time of year.
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What is the Misery Index for Your State?A state's Misery Index is based on unemployment rates and inflation rates. A cities Misery Index may be lower than the over all state index using the math equation to figure the Misery Index. Do you know where your city and state stands?
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Why is it Time to Stop Wasting so Much Time on Facebook?Now is the time for me to stop spending so much time on Facebook and get back to my writing career. Do you find yourself wasting more time than you do working whether at a land job or one from home on Facebook?
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‘Playboy Club’ Canceled After Three EpisodesThe much publicized 'Playboy Club' is the first 2011 fall season casualty. It has been canceled after a measly three episodes. Sex objects didn't sell the show after all.
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Kal Penn Plays a Robin’s Therapist on ‘How I Met Your Mother: The Stinson Missile Crisis’Kal Penn returns to TV as Robin's therapist on "How I Met Your Mother."
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Top Female Drivers of the NHRAThe six top female drivers of the NHRA listed below are those who have made a name for themselves in Pro Stock Cars and Motorcycles, Top Fuel Funny Cars and Dragsters, and Pro Mod Stock Cars.
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What Does God Need with 10% of Your Earnings?Does God really need your money? Does he need 10% of it? What does God need 10% for?
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PETA Hates Sexy Chicken PoseChickens aren’t pets. They shouldn’t be given as pets. Chickens are raised for one of two things PETA.
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When is a Good Time to Shut Up on a Social Media Site?When being on any social network site, you need to learn when to keep your mouth shut. In this case, don’t let your fingers override your brain when typing out anything that comes to mind.
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How Did Adults Socialize Before Social Networks?There are 12 ways I remember adults socializing before the internet and social networks. Some of them may sound and look familiar even today, but how many did you know about or remember?
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Which Celebrities Have it Right when Using Social Networking?According to TVGuide.com, apparently Ashton Kutcher has it right when using Twitter to interact with his fans. He’s not the only one that has it going on with his fans on Twitter, there are others who have what it takes to keep their fans happy.
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Ohio’s Antioch College Reopens as an IndependentNo one would expect a college that closed four years ago due to financial difficulties to reopen. In Ohio, Antioch College is doing just that.
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Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Dashcam Video Recovered and RestoredDashcam from a delivery driver's car shows the first moments of the area where he was delivering when the tsunami and earthquake hit Japan.
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Free Beheaded Marie Antoinette Costume Patterns for HalloweenLooking for a unique and creepy Halloween costume? These beheaded Marie Antoinette costumes may suit your fancy this Halloween.
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Odd Uses for Clear Fingernail PolishOver the years, I have seen and tried a few uses for clear fingernail polish for more than making my nails shiny. Most of these uses have been around as long as I can remember.
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3 Don’ts of Asking for the First DateAsking someone out on a date can be one of the most stressful things in anyone’s life no matter the age. From teens to adult, trying not to be a creep or creepy when asking someone out on a date is a nightmare.
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Edible Halloween Food Ideas Using RadishesLooking for ideas using food and radishes for Halloween meals or appetizers? The ideas in this article can help you start planning these ideas for Halloween meals and parties.
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Free Mustache Hat Costume Crochet PatternWant to get silly with your Halloween costume? Make the mustache hat to add to your costume.
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Where to Find Materials for Steampunk GogglesThere are tips for where to buy materials for the steampunk goggles. I have also listed a few places around the house and other places you can use that won’t cost you any extra money.
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Reno, Nevada, is the Fourth Air Show Plane Crash in the Past Four MonthsWith these four air show plane crashes happening within a four month time span, has this sport become to dangerous for the pilots? More than likely not since these aren’t the first fatalities at air shows.
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What to Do with Partial and Unusable Bottles of Nail Polish?Learn what you can do with those partial bottles of nail polish that are cluttering your vanity or drawers around the home.
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Manicotti and Lasagna Mummy Meal for HalloweenWant to have a fun dinner with your family? The manicotti and lasagna mummy meal would be perfect for your Halloween table.
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Script Kiddies Hack @NBCNews Claiming Ground Zero was AttackedA group of people calling themselves Script Kiddies hacked @NBCNews on Twitter claiming Ground Zero was attacked. Such a dreadful thing to do in light of the 10th anniversary weekend of the original attack.
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Obama's Jobs Bill Speech - Same Song; Different LyricsObama's Jobs Bill speech sounds like the same tune with different lyrics he had with his Yes, We Can and Health Care Reform.
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'Star Trek' Still Boldly Goes After 45 Years45 years after the first airing of 'Star Trek' this pop cult show still boldly goes where no show has gone before.
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DB Russell is the Newest Character on 'CSI'Ted Danson, if you have not heard already, is joining the cast of "CSI" for season 12. His character has been given the name of DB Russell.
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Free Gnome Hat Knitting PatternsThe free gnome hat knitting patterns in this article can be made for adults, children and babies. Tips for making the gnome hats stand erect are included. There are ideas for using the knitted gnome hats for other costumes.
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Colts Bench Manning Due to Neck Surgery: Is This the End?It only makes sense to bench a player after coming off of neck surgery. This is what has happened to Peyton Manning.
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Ned Kelly, Australian Outlaw, Remains Identified 130 Years After DeathThe recent discovery from an Australian forensic anthropology team of Ned Kelly has led to some similarities from a "Bones" episode about the death of John F. Kennedy.
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Facebook Craving/Week Status Leads to ConfusionFemale Facebook users take to playing a status update game that has been classified as a hoax. Nonetheless, the game can be a fun way to pass the time with your online buddies and confuse the heck out of them anyways.
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Floating Feet in Tennis Shoes Found in Canada and Washington11 floating feet in tennis shoes have been found in Canada and Washington since 2007. The floating feet have left officials baffled by their appearances along inlets along those two areas.
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Smith Twins Should Not Win $50k Cash Prize for the Hockey Shot of the YearDid Nick and Nate Smith cheat to win the $50k in the hockey shot contest? Should they be allowed to win the money?
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Free Zombie Pumpkin Carving Stencils from 'The Walking Dead'With "The Walking Dead" on AMC entering its third season barely two weeks before Halloween, fans of the show and this pop cult genre may like these free zombie pumpkin carving stencils.
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'Deadliest Catch' Time Bandit Captains to Play 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'Andy and Jonathan Hillstrand, captains of the Time Bandit from 'Deadliest Catch,' are to be on 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' in September.
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Facebook Ticker Release Annoys UsersOn Sunday, August 28, 2011, Facebook released their version of a feed that has quite a few users annoyed.
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Saul Rubinek from 'Warehouse 13' Writes Play 'Terrible Advice'Saul Rubinek's play, "Terrible Advice," is now in production mode to hit the scenes in London in September.
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Prentiss Rises from the Dead; Returns to the BAU on 'Criminal Minds'Paget Brewster who plays Agent Emily Prentiss will be returning to the BAU on "Criminal Minds."
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How Long Will Coach and Ozzy Last on 'Survivor: South Pacific'?Coach and Ozzy, who are Zen and athletic, return to "Survivor: South Pacific" to battle for the million. Can either of them take home the elusive golden ring?
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Woman Robs Clothing Store Over No Shoe RefundAfter being told she couldn't have a refund without a receipt, a woman leaves the shoes behind to return a short time later demanding the refund and an exchange on the shoes she brought in.
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Small Town Living: Local Community Knows How to Have FunIf you think small town rural living is for the birds, citizens of one small town flock together like birds of a feather to create their own fun while large cities struggle.
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Free Printable Human Skeleton and Skull PapercraftsThese two papercrafts can help kids and adults learn the skeleton and skull for classes being taken in their career field. They can be used for crafts too.
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22 Reasons Why Football Season SucksA humorous look at why those who don't watch football think it sucks. Football widows may agree.
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Unknown Flower TypesFlowers planted in a bed near the Duerksen Building on the Wichita State University. -
The Outlaw Life of Butch Cassidy, and How He Might Have Cheated DeathThe recent uncovering of a manuscript allegedly written by the outlaw known as Butch Cassidy was recently found. Did he really write it, or did someone from his past write it?
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Michael Fishman of 'Roseanne' Shares His Thoughts on Toddlers and Birthday PartiesMichael Fishman of 'Roseanne' shares his thoughts on toddlers and birthday parties. He has some insights about what should and shouldn't happen at kids under 6 birthday parties.
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Africa Famine Relief: Christina Aguilera and Bob Marley Help Promote the CauseChristina Aguilera and Bob Marley help with the Africa Famine Relief.
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Syfy Cancels 'Eureka'; Fans Are LividSyFy has gone off its rocker by canceling "Eureka" and sporting more reality TV. Fans aren't happy with their decision to go FOXrogue on this show.
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Why Gene Hackman Walked Away from His Acting Career and into WritingGene Hackman proves anyone at any age can turn their passion into a new career. See why he decided to leave acting and become a writer.
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How to Not Make Chef Gordon Ramsey MadThere are 11 things I have noticed watching any of the shows Chef Gordon Ramsey has that he hates for people to do.
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Could the FBI's Theories on the D.B. Cooper Case Be Conspiracy Theories?In years past, conspiracy theorists have turned theories of what has happened in history into conspiracies. The D.B. Cooper case wouldn't be any different except the FBI has their own theories that look like ones seen on the internet by those groups.
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How I Make My AC Run More EffectivelyThere are the nine things I have done to keep our electric bill down during the 2011 heat wave.
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Fun Trivia About D.B. CooperCan't get enough of the mystery surrounding D.B. Cooper? How much trivia do you know about the FBI's longest unsolved mysteries that has them stifled for 40 years?
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'Desperate Housewives' to End After Season 8After eight seasons, the housewives of Wisteria Lane are going to be no more.
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'CSI': Marg Helgenberger Leaving; Ted Danson Joins the CastTed Danson becomes the next to head the "CSI" crime lab in Vegas while Marge Helgenberger announces this is her last season with the show.
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Bizarre Christmas Decorations You Would Expect to See in a Tim Burton MovieAs creative and dark as Tim Burton's movies can be at times, could any of these bizarre Christmas decorations make it into any of his movies?
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How Many Towns Were Put Up for Sale on eBay in the United States?One wouldn't think to look on eBay for buying a small town in the U.S., but there have been towns listed on this popular online auction destination over the past decade.
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What Are the Irish Superstitions About Fairies with People Homes, Fairy Homes and Music?Did you know fairies are based in Ireland? Did you know there are superstitions about Irish fairies? Did you know Irish immigrants brought them to the United States?
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Free Halloween Mask Sewing Patterns for PumpkinsDress your carved pumpkin up in a homemade sewn mask this year. There are tips to help with having a fire free Halloween when using these pumpkin masks for Halloween.
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After 28 Years, Gene Simmons Pops the QuestionHow long should a couple live together before getting married? Some think 28 years is good and I think 10 years is good.
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Free Printable Face Masks to ColorThe free printable face masks to color can be used for more than Halloween. There are face masks for Halloween, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chinese New Years, Greek mythology and for masquerade parties.
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'Warehouse 13' Artifact Recap 3.02: 'Trials''Warehouse 13: Trials' artifacts of the week are Walter Winchell's tie clip and cuff links and 'Typhoid' Mary Mollen's knife.
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Free Rain Boot CraftI thought these boots were cute enough to share and give my take on items needed, where to find the rain boots, gumboots as she calls them, and other crafts to make with the left over rubber.
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Steven Retchless, Pole Dancer, on 'America's Got Talent'With Pierce Morgan being so vocal about not liking Steven Retchless and his male pole dancing act on "America's Got Talent," Sharon and Howie send him through because of his unique act that has a style of its own.
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How to Make a Homemade Meatball PizzaThis is how I made a homemade meatball pizza recently. I had leftover meatballs I froze from a spaghetti dinner I had made a few weeks ago.
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Recap of Episodes 5 Through 10 for 'Warehouse 13: Of Monsters and Men'This is a recap of the week's worth of webisodes for 'Å"Warehouse 13: Of Mice and Men.' If you missed the first two recaps of the first four episodes check them out at them bottom of this recap.
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Recap of 'Alphas' Pilot on SyfyA recap of a new show, "Alphas," on SyFy. The Alphas find themselves thrown into their first case and picking up a new member on the series premier.
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Season 3 Premiere Recap of 'Eureka'Fargo and Zane have lift off and are sent to outerspace. Sarah calls off the wedding to Andy.
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How to Make a Felt Mitten and Ice Skate Garland Using an Old Broken Set of Christmas Mini LightsWith the following instructions you can make a cheap homemade garland to use for you Christmas tree or to hang around your home.
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Free Printable Genealogy Paper DollsThe free printable genealogy paper dolls can give you an idea of one's family history through the lineage report for the dolls.
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Free Printable Harry Potter Series Paper DollsThere are 50 free printable Harry Potter character paper dolls to print and share with friends who are fans of this fun, fantasy group of books.
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'Warehouse 13 - of Monsters and Men' Parts 3 and 4 RecapA quick recap of 'Of Monsters and Men,' the 'Warehouse 13' 10-part comic book series leading up to the premiere of Season 3.
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'All My Children' and 'One Life to Live' Move to the Web'All My Children' and 'One Life to Live' won't die off like the other soaps have in the past few years. They are being reborn on the Web.
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Where to find disc golf courses in the Herman Hill and Alan Johnson Memorial DGC areas in KansasLearn about two of the 19 disc golf courses in Kansas. You will learn where they are located, the types of holes and tees they have on their course.
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Five 1999 NFL Drafts and Free Agents from the Oklahoma SoonersDuring the 1999 NFL draft, there were two players who were drafted and three who were free agents that went into the NFL.
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'˜Warehouse 13': '˜Of Monsters and Men' Recap of Episodes 1 and 2Creators of 'œWarehouse 13' has created a 10 episode online comic book series. The first two online episodes were released July 5 and 6, 2011. Each of the episodes are a few minutes long and brought to use by the Toyota Prius.
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'Warehouse 13' Has a 10 Part Series for Online Viewers OnlyCatch the two week long web series of "Warehouse 13" on Syfy.com.
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Casey Anthony Found Not Guilty of Murder and Two Other IndictmentsThere are a bag of mixed emotions flowing around America right now with the outcome of the Casey Anthony trial. Was justice really served?
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Could the S.W.A.T.S Sports Spray Fall into the Same Category as the Elderberry Juice Made by a Kansas Winery?Is the S.W.A.T.S athletic antler spray FDA approved? Is it legal?
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Where to Find Pavilion, Shade or Tents Patterns and Tutorials for the Medieval EraThe craftsmanship of making a tent by hand is something that can be taught, but when it is learned through doing it yourself, pays off the biggest rewards.
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Budget Cuts Hit the Illinois Prison System Via Issued Clothing to InmatesBudget cuts have hit the Illinois Department of Corrections causing health concerns for inmates.
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Charlie Sheen: Is He Too Greedy for His Own Good?Is the crazy antics and the imaginary high priced offers the downfall of Charlie Sheen?
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Hefner and Sheen Find Themselves Out with the Old and in with the NewThe latest round of news on Hugh Hefner and Charlie Sheen seems reminiscent of Elvis Presley's movie 'Girls, Girls, Girls."
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Free Felt Mitten and Ice Skate Ornament Craft Project TutorialsAre you looking for a new winter or Christmas craft to make that isn't expensive? The two tutorials for the felt mitten and ice skate ornaments can be made for any winter holiday and for winter parties.
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Free Marilyn Monroe Paper Doll and Costume PrintablesMarilyn Monroe has been the topic of conversations, news casts, and articles long after her death. This American Icon has a paper doll and movie costumes to adorn her with.
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Who Could Win the First Ever 'The Voice' Title?With four contestants left on 'The Voice,' who could take the grand prize? Who do you think will win Beverly McClellan, Vicci Martinez, Javier Colon or Dia Frampton?
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Christina Aguilera's Thunder Thigh Outfit on "The Voice"Hot pants and high heels, shows just how a hot rock star like Christina Aquilera can rock out without a wardrobe malfunction.
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Thunderstorm Cropping UpA thunderstorm building to the east of me. This is the actual color of the clouds during the build up. -
Deep Fried Kool-Aid Appearing at FairsDeep fried Kool-Aid hit the San Diego County Fair in Del Mar, California, this year as the latest crazy trend of fair food. Last year Krispy Kreme cheesburgers swept U.S. fairs as the trend of food at fairs.
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Rogert Ebert's Tweet About Ryan Dunn's Death Gets Facebook Account Temporarily SuspendedEven critic Roger Ebert isn't exempt from the backlash of technology. After tweeting about a photo and comment, a firestorm started on Twitter which spilled over onto Facebook landing Ebert's account being temporarily suspended.
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Laurence Fishburne Not to Return to 'CSI'After two-slow moving seasons of watching Laurence Fishburne's character, Ray Langston, come to life, his character will not be returning next season.