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How to Train Dwarf HamstersBecause of their natural tendency to avoid predators by day, dwarf hamsters burrow themselves during daylight hours; therefore, training is best attempted after dusk.
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Product Review: Monarch Honey Mustardthe latest condiment I sampled is WOW! It is a line of honey mustards. The company, "Monarch Honey Mustards," has four different honey mustard sauces...
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Taboo CheesecakeThis Taboo Cheesecake recipe was given to me by an Executive Chef. You won't find a better cheesecake, even at the finest of bakeries.
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Walmart and H&M Destroy Unsold ClothingInstead of donating shirts, pants, socks and jackets to the homeless shelters and charities of New York City, Wal-Mart and H&M prefer the slashing/puncturing method.
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Dr Oz's Two Week Diet PlanReady to lose that belly fat? Dr Oz has revealed his two week diet plan for the new year. Expect to lose weight, live longer and just feel better!
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Easy Holiday AppetizersThree favorite holiday appetizer recipes - Bacon Wrapped Scallops, Cheese Sausage Balls and Bleu Cheese Dip -
Decorating Christmas Cupcakes with Marshmallow FondantUse cookie cutters and marshmallow fondant to easily decorate cupcakes for Christmas. Make your favorite recipe, or... -
Unique Gifts for Family and FriendsIf you live in or near Rochester, New York and are looking for unique gifts for family and friends this holiday season, than you're in luck, as I have a few ideas for you. -
AC Thanksgiving Haiku ContestA turkey's plea
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New Moon Movie ReviewA movie usually pales in comparison to the book itself, and New Moon is no exception. Just a tad improvement over Twilight, this movie lacks substance (and decent acting).
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Christmas Cookies for the Diabetic SantaThese sugar-free cookies made with Splenda will fool Santa's taste buds.
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Cooking in San FranciscoIf you are looking for a unique experience, planning a large or intimate party and live near, or will be traveling to San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Chicago area, check out Parties that Cook, where you can choose your party theme... -
Tips for Knitting Basic MittensIncluded in this article are instructions for knitting basic mittens, and links for the beginning knitter looking for help with casting on and off, stockinette stitch and how to increase and decrease stitches. -
Recipes that Use Crushed Candy CanesHoliday recipes that use crushed candy canes... Candy Cane Fudge, Candy Cane Paraits -
The Chiweenie BreedWhat do you get when you cross a Chihuahua with a Dachshund? A Chiweenie - a high-energy, low-maintenance, adorable designer breed! But is a Chiweenie the right pet for you?
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The First Homeless DollFor $95 you can buy an adorable homeless doll named Gwen, named after Gwen Thompson, whose father abandoned the family...
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Thanksgiving Day Bread Stuffing RecipesDon't prepare your bread stuffing from a box. Make it homemade. This article contains two delicious stuffing recipes - one is prepared with ground pork sausage, the other with oysters. -
True Blood Drinks for This HalloweenThis Halloween toast the vampires with True Blood drinks - Vampire's Kiss, Godiva White Martini (glass dipped in "blood") or Vampire Wine.
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Amazing Race: October 4 ResultsIt was a tight Race between Flight Time & Big Easy and Meghan & Cheyne as they neared the Pit Stop. The Harlem Globetrotters won't be beat in a foot race though.
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Healthy Chili Recipe for FallIt isn't officially fall until the aroma of hearty, healthy chili is wafting throughout your home.
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Amazing Race: September 27 Results11 teams began their journey on a Race around the world, in hopes of winning the one million dollar prize. Off they raced to Tokyo, Japan - Leg one of Amazing Race.
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Best of AC: Dog Costumes for HalloweenWhether you intend to turn your dog into an angel, devil or super-hero, AC has practically every dog Halloween costume idea covered!
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UFO Shot Down by IranThe objects were detected by radars and after being discovered not to be Iranian air crafts, the IRGC fired, brought down one of the three shiny objects. Abovetopsecret continues to update.
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Amazing Race Season 15Amazing Race, season 15 premieres Sunday, September 27, but instead of beginning the race with 11 teams, there will be 12. Unfortunately one of those teams will be eliminated even before ...
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Cheddar Cheese RecipesAutumn is Cheddar cheese season. This good-for-you cheese turns good recipes into great recipes.
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How to Be the Duggar Family This HalloweenCan you get a large (and I mean large) herd of kids together for a night of trick or treating? If so, you can go door-to-door as the Duggar family this Halloween! -
Celebrating Deaf Awareness WeekCommunities across the nation will be celebrating Deaf Awareness Week during the last full week in September. Remembering The Father of The Deaf - Louis Laurent Marie Clerc -
Save at the Pump with Sunoco APlus Rewards CardIf you live along the east coast between Massachusetts and Florida or into upstate New York or Ohio, than you have the opportunity to save money at the gas pumps - a lot of money!
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Pumpkin Farms in Rochester, New YorkWhere to pick your own pumpkins in Rochester, New York. Pumpkin farms with fall activities. Pumpkins as serving dishes. -
Jon Gosselin Violated Morals ClauseJon Gosselin has violated his morals clause with TLC. Does this mean the untalented, short, pudgy, average looking father's career is over? I wish!
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School Bus Stop Abductions: It HappensParents are not the only adults watching their children board the school bus -- sex offenders are also watching. -
My Family's Favorite Zucchini Bread RecipeSqueeze as much liquid from the zucchini as possible before adding it to the batter. Optional ingredients: walnuts, raisins or miniature chocolate chips.
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Deep Fried Oreo CookiesDeep fry Oreo cookies just as good as the ones you get at the fairs and carnivals. Read on for instructions on how to properly dunk America's favorite cookie
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Baby Shower Cupcakes Made with Marshmallow FondantHow to decorate cupcakes for baby showers. Recipe for marshmallow fondant. -
Healthy Smoothie Recipes for KidsHere are two healthy smoothie recipes your kids will love - Grape Smoothie and Orange/Peach Smoothie
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How to Remove Crayon Stains from ClothingTips for removing crayon stains from clothing, shoes, walls and more. -
Best Day Hikes in Rochester, New YorkThis article introduces you to three of Rochester's best hiking trails -- Tryon Park in Irondequoit, Turning Point Park in Charlotte and Channing H Philbrick Park in Penfield.
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Preparing Rose Bushes for WinterPreparing your rose bushes before winter helps to ensure disease free plants and healthy flowering next spring.
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Help Find Lindsey BaumMore than 3 weeks into the search for little Lindsey Baum and few clues. Who has her?
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Finding Your Signature FragranceHow many times has someone passed you by and you just had to turn and ask what fragrance they were wearing because they smelled so good? -
Pool Party Ideas for Young KidsFood, fun and game suggestions, and safety tips for throwing a successful pool party for young children. -
Zweigle's Hot Dog ReviewRed or white, these are the best tasting hot dogs around. But don't take Western New York's word for it; try one yourself.
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Red White and Blue Desserts for 4th of JulyLooking for new 4th of July dessert ideas? Try one of these three red, white and blue dessert recipes, including my favorite, "Grape and Lemon Make Blue."
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Unknown Callers Need Not CallWhen I see "Unknown Caller" on my Caller ID, I'm most likely not going to answer the phone. Don't waste your time.
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Are Jon and Kate Really Heading for Divorce?June 22nd - major life changing announcement from the Gosselins - The beginning of the end?
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Canandaigua, New York: The Chosen SpotCanandaigua was the birthplace of the Seneca Nation, who named their land, "Chosen Spot," and one visit to this small city, you'll understand why.
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Why Are the Birds Chirping at Night?Are the birds confused? They are chirping in the middle of the night. I'm not talking about birds that normally chirp at night. Robins are singing as early as 2:30 a.m. Why?
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David Letterman Owes His Viewers an ApologyThe crude joke told by David Letterman about Sarah Palin's daughter was no more offensive than jokes told by SNL during the election.
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Summer Desserts Made with Fresh LemonsCool, refreshing lemony desserts: Creamy Raspberry Lemon Jello, Lemon Custard -- and don't forget to make old fashioned lemonade!
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Super Bug, VRE Spreading with a FuryVRE, a bacterial infection believed to be harmless to healthy individuals is a concern to patients with underlying medical conditions, and can't be killed by common antibiodics. Hospital staff is often to blame for the spreading of this "Super Bug."
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Fund Raising for Children: Lemonade StandTeach your child the importance of giving. Who can resist a drink of cool lemonade on a hot summer day?
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Remedies for Heat ExhaustionMild heat exhaustion can be treated at home, but there is a fine line between a mild case and a severe case of heat exhaustion.
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Cat's Pee on a Gooseberry BushWhile the aroma of cat pee is offensive on its own, apparently it is appealing to the senses when it comes to a wine's bouquet.
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Jon and Kate Plus Eight Kids and One TwistJon and Kate Plus 8 is a scripted reality show, just as all the others. A teaser was introduced during the last season's show, and TLC ran with it.
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The Meanings Behind Our DreamsSometimes our dreams are about our wishes and desires. Sometimes they are about our fears. And sometimes they are visits from Grandpa!
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Hey NBC, Don't Cancel EarlNBC has canceled My Name Is Earl after 4 successful seasons. Bad move, NBC. What will become of Mr. Turtle?
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Daisy Seeds for the Child GardenerDaisy seeds can be planted directly into the flower bed. A hardy plant, this is a great flower for the child gardener.
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Aunt Jodi and Uncle Kevin Speak OutThe Gosselin saga continues. First it's the 23- year old school teacher, then the body guard. Now Kate Gosselin's brother and sister-in-law speak out. What is Kevin and Jodi's motive?
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How to Bake Great Chocolate Chip CookiesA great tasting chocolate chip cookie recipe with instructions on how to freeze cookie dough.
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National Great Outdoors Month: Finger Lakes New YorkCommunities across the nation celebrate nature and engage in fun outdoor activities during National Great Outdoors Month. The Finger Lakes area has numerous hiking and biking trails for exercising fun.
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July 4th Party Drink Recipes4th of July party drink recipes. Included are 3 alcoholic drinks and 3 non-alcoholic ones.
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New Product Review: TruviaAs an attempt to cut down on my sugar intake, I gave Truvia a try.
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Adults Who Can't Swallow Pills40% of American adults have had difficulty in swallowing pills. The good news is there is help. Try these tips.
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Will Jon Divorce Kate?Are the rumors true? Is Jon seeking a divorce?
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Top Birthday Party Locations for Children in Rochester, New YorkRochester has much to choose from for your child's next birthday party, including pottery painting, zoo animals, karate and more.
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Super-Easy Memorial Day RecipesThese easy Memorial Day recipes can be prepared the day before, eliminating much preparation the day of the picnic.
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Take That! Simon CowellSusan Boyle wowed the audience and Simon Cowell during her audition for Britain's Got Talent. But before she wowed the audience...
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A Beautiful Mind: Movie ReviewRussell Crowe plays the Schizophrenic mathematical genius, John Nash, who enters Princeton. After finding his "original idea," he is awarded with a teaching position at MIT, where he meets and eventually marries Alicia, played by Jennifer Connelly.
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How About a Tractor Tire Vegetable Garden?Old tractor tires make great small vegetable gardens. Good for any vegetable that grows above ground, this type of garden is easy to set up and maintain.
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Dancing with the Stars: Viennese Waltz and Paso DobleDancing the Viennese waltz and paso doble, the judges hand out scores ranging from 18 to 29; the highest score given to Gilles, the lowest to Steve-O.
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The Improv Everywhere Agents Delight Unsuspecting People Around the GlobeThe Improve Everywhere mission is to simply give observers a laugh and an experience with their harmless pranks. Based in New York City, they have delighted the unsuspecting passerby world wide.
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Guide and Recipes for BarbecuingBefore you fire up your gas grill for the first time this grilling season, be sure to rid it of germs and pesky insects that have made it their home. Also in this article are barbeque sauce recipes and a wine suggestion.
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Planting Rose Bushes in PotsA guide for growing rose bushes for those without a yard or garden for planting.
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Dancing with the Stars Judges Give Gilles Perfect ScoreFirst 10's of this season! Gilles scores a perfect 30. Lil' Kim and Melissa also receive 10's. Shawn uses gymnastic moves, but few dance steps.
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Cinco De Mayo Crafts for KidsInstructions for colorful Mexican flowers, Mexican flag cupcake toppers and a Cinco de Mayo pinata are included in this article for Cinco de Mayo crafts for kids.
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Dancer Chelsea Falls, Melissa, Shawn, Gilles Receive Highest ScoresChelsea falls during Dancing With the Stars competition. Melissa Rycroft, Shawn Johnson, Gilles Marini all score highest with 27 out of 30.
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Christian the Lion Story on the ViewOne year after Christian was released into the wild, his human parents who raised him that first year decided to travel to Kenya and check up on him. Would Christian remember these two humans?
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Tent City, U.S.AAmerican citizens have had to put their dreams on hold, give up their homes and belongings and move to Tent City.
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Dancing with the Stars Week Two: Jack Ass Steve-O InjuredSteve-O suffers back injury, Steve Wosniak danced with walking cast. Judges give Gilles highest score.
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Should You Fill Your Eye Glass Prescription?The optometrist has handed you a prescription for eye glasses. Do you really need to have it filled?
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ABC's Dancing with the Stars: Gilles Marini, Melissa Rycroft Steal the ShowABC's Dancing With the Stars competition has begun. Melissa and Gilles gave outstanding performances. Others, not so much.
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Stencil Easter Eggs: Handmade Place MatsWith just a few steps, you can make your own Easter place mats. Stencil hollow eggs.
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Crepes for Breakfast, Dinner and DessertRecipe for basic crepe and suggested fillings for savory or sweet crepes.
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Care of Ghost Shrimp in the AquariumGhost shrimp are enjoyable to watch while they swim upside down and grab food with their tiny claws. They make for a nice addition to the aquarium and are easy to care for.
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Easter Dinner Menu 2009Choose your wine and dinner rolls; the rest of your Easter dinner menu is right here.
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Russian Nesting Dolls for Collecting or Gift GivingThe Russian nesting doll represents both the national homeland and actual motherhood and fertility. The traditional set is painted like a woman, ending with the smallest, a baby.
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Say No to Packaged Hot CocoaHot cocoa is made from cocoa powder. Hot chocolate is made from chocolate bars, melted into cream. Included in this article is five recipes for hot chocolate.
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Lucky BambooLucky Bamboo is valued for its sculptural shape as well as for its symbolism. Wood, Earth, Water, Fire and Metal brings harmony to one's home.
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What Canadians Want Obama to KnowA working lunch and a joint news conference is scheduled of Thursday with President Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
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St. Patrick's Day Projects for KidsFun projects for parents to do with their kids for St. Patrick's Day including cookies, jewelry, Pot o' Gold box and more.
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Removing Carpet Stains, NaturallyProducts found in your cupboards are all you need to remove stains and odors from carpets.
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Eco-Friendly Stainless SteelStainless steel is eco-friendly, attractive and hygienic, leaving a very small carbon footprint.
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For the Love of AnimalsOver 100 animals were removed from a home in Buffalo, New York. But should their punishment be a jail term?
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Shrinking Girl Scout Cookie BoxesGirl Scout cookie boxes have shrunk, but that isn't my reason for no longer buying them.
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Seal Hunting in CanadaEach spring, hundreds of thousands of baby seals are clubbed and shot for pelt. And this is subsidized by the Canadian government.
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Nintendo Wii Fit, the Latest Dust CollectorNintendo Wii is still flying off the shelves, but collecting dust at home after a few short weeks.
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Making Sock Monkeys for a CauseHost a Sock Monkey Party. Make and donate the dolls to your favorite charity.
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Where to Sell Your CraftsOnline sources for selling your handmade items
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The Miracle FruitA berry, the size of an olive tricks the taste buds into thinking 'sour' is 'sweet.'
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Is Resveratrol Our Fountain of Youth?Scientists have identified a substance they believe may give us an extra decade or two of healthy old age.
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Duggar Family: 20 and CountingThe Duggar family welcome their newest addition to their family...Anna Keller Duggar, bride of Josh.
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The Effects of Peppermint on Your HealthPeppermint relieves stress, anxiety, soothes an upset stomach, and eases headaches.
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Does a Lobster Feel Pain?Once a poor man's food, now a delicacy, the question remains...does a lobster feel pain?
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Celtic Tree AstrologyDiscover what tree energy you were born under.
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Inaugural BallsJames Madison was the first president to hold an Inaugural Ball; midnight supper for 400
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Valentine's Day: Cupid MythologyCupid wasn't always the adorable little angel that he is today. Cupid fell in love with Psyche.
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Super Fruits Are Not All that SuperWhat makes a super fruit super? Is it their antioxidant levels? More likely it is clever marketing.
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Piggy Bank Sales Are on the RisePiggy bank sales are high due to the current economy...history of the piggy bank
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Health Benefits of the AvocadoAvocado is rich in vitamins and cholesterol free.
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Amish Friendship Bread with StarterRecipe for Amish Friendship Bread...pass from kitchen to kitchen
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Oldest Person on Record DiesMarie de Jesus dies at the age of 115
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Top Ten Scientific Discoveries of 2008Times top ten list of Scientific Discoveries of 2008, from The Large Hadron Collider to First Family
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Caring for Your Guinea PigGuinea pigs are social animals. Their life expectancy is 4 to 7 years with proper care.
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I Don't Mind Being BoredBoredom creates spontenaity, creativity, even merry-go-rounds
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Rosenblat's Single Greatest Love Story is a HoaxThe True Story of a Love that Survived, told by Herman Rosenblat, turns out to be a fabrication. Oprah hailed the story to be "the single greatest love story...we've ever told on air."
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The Truth Behind the Chia PetDid this happen to you? Learn the truth behind receiving a Chia Pet for Christmas.
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Kellogg's Breakfast Cereal, an Accidental FortuneThe accidental discovery of Kellogg's Corn Flakes happened at a sanitarium in 1894.
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Snowzilla Deemed a Public NuisanceCity officials ordered the builders of the snowman to cease and desist
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Shoe Throwing Journalist, BeatenOne of the journalists' brothers claim Muntadhar al-Zeidi has been harshly beaten.
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Happy Birthday Adolf Hitler?Supermarket in New Jersey refuses request to write Adolf Hitler on a cake.
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Coffee Facts and How to Tell If You're an AddictCoffee is a stimulant beverage prepared from coffee beans, ground then brewed.
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Governor Didn't Get a Chuckle from Saturday Night Live SkitThe portrayal suggesting Paterson as befuddled and disoriented because of his blindness is "absolutely wrong," said National Federation of the Blind spokesman, Chris Danielsen.
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Obama: Black or Half-White?Obama is, in his own words, "a mutt."
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He Smokes, so What?Subject of Obama being chastised for smoking cigarettes.
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Blue Spirit, Orange Spirit and a DogEvents of three persons' entanglements with the paranormal.
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Fun for the Family at Bristol Mountain Ski LodgeBristol Mountain Ski Lodge, located in the Finger Lakes area is hosting a family-friendly New Year's Eve party.
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White Distilled Vinegar: The Natural Cure AllCleaning, cooking and general uses for white distilled vinegar.
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MMA is Blood EntertainmentBoxing versus MMA, and why MMA is not a sport, but rather, blood entertainment.
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Appetizers for New Year's Eve PartyRye party puffs, chutney cracker spread and apricot sausages. Recipes tried from Tast of Home.
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Shopping for Christmas Decorations OnlineShopping for Christmas decorations via the internet.
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Christmas Cookie Recipes and DecorationChristmas cookie recipes.
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Dessert Cheeses and How To Serve ThemLearn the types of dessert cheeses and when to serve them. Recipes are included.
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Surviving on New York State ThruwayTrusting faceless strangers in a snow storm.