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Five Things You Need to Know About Cooking for OneCooking for one is a whole new ballgame. Here are five basic tips to save money while cooking gourmet.
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Five Things You Need to Know About Renting Your First ApartmentCongratulations on your decision to find your first place. Now, here are 5 tips to help you stay in your new place. Avoid traps that may make your first place your worst place.
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Five Ways to Find Money to Save or InvestFind invisible cash to help fund your future. Five ways to identify and plug leaks that are sinking your financial ship.
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How Do You Know Things Are Rough in New York City?The truth about how things are going in New York City. -
How Stamps Became Common CoinThe unique economic stress of the American Civil War led to the creation of some of the oddest coins and currencies ever produced. Can this lesson in wartime inflation teach us lessons today? -
Matching the Investment to the InvestorWouldn't you love to select investments that never lose? Me too. Unfortunately, in real life, a winner for one can be a dog for another. Here is how to chose investments that will make money for YOU. -
The American Trade Dollar: What China Wants, China GetsChina is furious with Washington. But this won't be the first time China made America toe the line. The fascinating story of the dollar made for the 19th century China trade and circulated in China, Japan and Korea, but not here. -
Are Index Funds Really No-Brainers?Have index funds been oversold? Do you know what you are buying when you choose index funds. Look behind the facile answers to learn what they are and what makes them tick. -
How the First American Coins Were StruckIn the early days of America, government truly was hands-on. This article tells how one hundred dollars' worth of silver from George Washington's own home formed the beginnings of our modern money. -
Bond BasicsBonds can diversify a portfolio, reduce risk and provide welcome funds for retirees and people on a low or fixed income. This article tells you what they are, how to buy them, and the best way to increase returns without taking chances.
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Where to Eat like a King of Crime in New York CityHave you ever had a meal to die for? Now you can. Break bread where New York's most powerful criminals had their last suppers. -
A Short Primer on GoldWhere does gold come from, why is it valuable, how is it used, and how can you recognize gold when it is right under your nose. -
Nourishing Your Family in Hard TimesCombat rising food prices and falling wages through wiser food shopping. Eat more nutritiously while stretching every penny. -
Understanding IRA Roll OversAvoid taxes and penalties on your retirement money when leaving a job. A roll-over IRA saves taxes and heartache. -
The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Strikes New York CityOur friendly officials Help America Vote (HAVA) and chaos ensues. Please, very important elected officials, we know you have so much on your plate. Don't help us again.Also published on:- Yahoo! US News
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Spotting Counterfeit Designer Silk ScarvesHow can you tell whether you purchased a steal or have been stolen from? Distinguishing between real designer scarves and counterfeits.
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Money Does Not Grow on TreesGood as gold? Don't think small. Plenty of plants are worth many times as much as an ounce of gold. Did you know that trees were once a preferred wedding gift in 18th Century America? Sometimes money does grow on trees. -
The Kinky, Kinky OrchidOrchids are some of the most widely-distributed plants on earth. Used as an aprodisiac in ancient times, the plants themselves have one of the strangest sex-lives imaginable. Read about the kinky, kinky orchid. -
Her Majesties Trees--The Strange Story of the Norfolk Island PineWhen is a Pine not a Pine? When it is a Norfolk Island Pine. A twisted tale from the days when the sun never set on the British Empire. Mutinies, revolutions, lust under the tropic sun, this story has it all. -
Is This School Legitimate?During hard times, many seek additional education. Con artists use this desire against the student. Protect yourself through pre-registration research. -
70th Anniversary of the London BlitzA respectful tribute to the men who fought for our freedom during the Second World War
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Beautiful Flower Arrangements when Money is TightInvite beauty into your life when money is tight. Breathtaking arrangements for next to nothing. Bouquets and floral arrangements that last for months. Seeing the possibilities in unusual material. -
What is the Difference Between an Annuity and a Certificate of Deposit?Today's banks have become places where complex investments are freely pitched to people intending to open bank accounts. How are CDs and annuity different, and why you should be wary if an annuity is suggested instead of a CD. -
New York City Cuts Its Voting Machines LooseNew York City Primary 2010, Voting Machines, Election, Voters, Board of Elections
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How is Electricity Created from Wind?How wind power is converted into electricity for your home or office.
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Grow Flame VioletsMeet the more beautiful and lesser-known cousin of the african violet, episcia. Brightly-colored flowers and beautiful foliage in an easy-care package.
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Safeguarding Your PrivacyToday it seems that technology has stripped us of even our most basic privacy rights, but what technology taketh away, it can also give. Meet your new gatekeepers. -
TulipmaniaHow some of the shrewdest merchants and traders of the 17th Century were driven to madness by an ornamental flower. -
How Do You Propagate an African Violet?How to Propagate an African Violet. This article also reveals important information about cultivating the plants based on their unique origin on cliffs in Africa.
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Why Do Bakers Have to Adjust for High Altitudes?The science of high-altitude baking. What do soda pop, divers and rude bus patrons have in common with baking at high altitude? -
What is Carbon Monoxide and Why is it Dangerous?My family's close brush with carbon monoxide poisoning. -
How Do You Air-Layer a Plant?Air-layering is an excellent technique to save trees that are growing unsightly or under attack by soil-borne pests like nematodes. This simple technique requires nothing more than a few common, household products and produces amazing results. -
How to Start Plants from CuttingsStarting new plants from cuttings in the late Summer is an excellent way to preserve prized plants while leaving garden pests outside. This article tells you the easiest way to take cuttings of popular plants.
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Viewing New York City's Hummingbird--The Ruby-ThroatedThe Ruby-Throated Hummingbird is the only hummingbird that breeds in Eastern United States. Although common, it is frequently unseen. Here are the best places to see one in New York City.
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How to Save Your Seeds for Next YearHow to harvest and save seeds for next year's plantings. Why some modern plants set sterile seed and how hybrids affect you.
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The Importance of Hardening-Off PlantsTransplant shock is the number-one cause of plant loss. Take steps to protect your valuable plantings.
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A Beginner's Guide to Soil PHWhat is PH? Why is knowing your soil's PH essential to gardening success? How to identify your soil's natural PH and amend it where appropriate.
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Ten Signs that Your Children Aren't Safe at the BeachTen signs that uncover hidden danger at the beach. With the start of a new season of sun and surf, learn to read the shores, waves and winds to keep your children safe. -
Tomato Disease Guide: Verticillium WiltIdentify, contain and eliminate the vicious disease that leaves your most cherish tomatoes a shriveled disaster: verticillium wilt. How to reclaim and reuse garden space contaminated by this ugly pest. Tomato varieties that sidestep the problem. -
Spotting the Foreign Lottery ScamStolen and Counterfeit checks are a key part of the newest fraud sweeping America--the Foreign Lottery Scam. Learn why the lottery you won, but never entered is a key to heartbreak, not riches.
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Father's Day Fire Astoria, Queens: Nine-Year AnniversaryJuly 2010 marks the 9 year anniversary of the one of the worst fires in New York City history prior to 9/11--the Father's Day fire in Astoria, Queens. What has happened since then, and why are children still being burned? -
Natural First Aid for SunburnsFirst aid for mild to moderate sunburns. How to distinguish between less and more severe damage. How to use non-toxic ingredients from your kitchen to limit damage and speed healing. -
Natural Remedies for Bee StingsHow to avoid bee stings. Identify the colors, scents, and behaviors most likely to provoke attack. How to minimize damage and neutralize bee venom using natural ingredients. -
Solitary Man Movie ReviewMichael Douglas, Susan Sarandon, Mary Louise Parker, Jenna Fischer, Imogen Poots and Jessie Eisenberg star in a dramatic comedy about a man convinced that 50 is the new 20. -
Ten Tips for New Players of Mobsters for Facebook and MyspaceBasic Strategy for new Mobsters in Playdom's Mobsters for Myspace and Facebook -
Pipevine Swallowtail CaterpillarMeet the frightening monster who transforms into one of our most beautiful butterflies--the Pipevine Swallowtail.
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Distinguishing Between Carpenter Bees and Bumble BeesCarpenter Bees are commonly mistaken for the ubiquitous Bumble Bee, but they are quite different. Learn where the mysterious holes in the sides of your house and garden furniture are coming from.
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Should Government Be Obligated to Rescue People Who Ignore Warnings in Natural Disasters?True stories about the perversity of human nature in the face of disaster. -
Stretching Your Food BudgetCheap, easy ideas to stretch food budgets for students, cash-starved families and people on a fixed income. -
The Perfect GameThe smallest, lightest, and youngest team in little league history wins the 1957 series by pitching a statistically-near-impossible perfect game, and they hail from Monterrey,Mexico! Triumph over racism, poverty and overwhelming odds. -
Strange Bedfellows in the War Against DarwinismHow important misconceptions about Darwin's Theory of Evolution are causing unnecessary political division and endangering the education of our children. -
Constructing a Simple Vivarium for Small Reptiles and AmphibiansOh my God, your child has just appeared toad in hand and he insists on keeping it. What to do? This is a basic guide to constructing a temporary home for your treasured guest. -
Secret Lives of the Street Trees of New YorkSecrets of the trees that you hurry past every day on your way to work. -
How Genetic Disease Makes and Unmakes Kings, Queens and EmpiresHow inherited blood disease directly contributed to two of the most important revolutions: the American Revolution and the second Russian Revolution. -
5 Must Do's While Renting an ApartmentBasic precautions when renting an apartment without a real estate agent. -
The 9 Things Every Woman Should Have in Her PurseSometimes it seems we carry our lives in our purses. Even so, there are 9 items that every women needs. These can save your job, your sanity and even your life. -
Spring Birding for BeginnersSpring is the right time to fill-out your life list. Here are the easiest ways to bag your birds. Habitat, migration patterns and spotting techniques are all covered. -
The Magnificent Magnolias of New York CityFinally know the name of that pink-flowering tree appearing everywhere in Brooklyn and Queens during the earliest months of Spring. The strange tale of the Magnolia--that damn Yankee. -
Great Department Stores of New York CityThe lore and legend of New York's greatest stores. -
Historical Uses Of Plants as WeaponsMilitary uses of plants throughout history. -
A Connoisseurs Guide to Hot PeppersA guide for cooks, gardeners, and herbalists to selecting, growing, cooking and eating the worlds most lethal fruit--the hot pepper. Read, if you dare. -
Should You Switch from Internet Explorer to Firefox?Mozilla´s Firefox browser is quickly overtaking Microsoft Explorer in the race to the top. Should you switch?
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Avoid Legal Difficulties and Expense: Know Local Customs and Laws Before Your Trip"Midnight Express" describes the horrors of the Turkish prison system. Few travelers deal drugs or commit serious crimes, but innocent infractions can end in heartache. Here is a guide to some common pitfalls. -
The Benefits of Renter's Insurance for College StudentsRenter's Insurance, College, Dormitory Fires, Seaton Hall, Hazing -
What Does Ash Wednesday Celebrate?Although overshadowed by the raucous celebrations of Carnivale and Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday is a key Holy Day in the Christian calendar. Here is a basic guide for non-Christians and new Christians to the meaning of the day.
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The Irish DiasporaAn impressionistic and personal account of the Irish Diaspora explaining what it is and its reverberations through history, song, culture and politics. -
Seductive New York - A Lover's GuideAfter the carriage ride what then? Here is a guide to New York City's other romantic destinations. The most secluded gardens, seductive restaurants and pleasing accompaniments for your romantic idyll. -
Ten Commandments of Effective Web Site DesignHere is a list of the most terrible sins against Web site design. Commit any of these sins, and your Web site is sure to be cast into perdition.
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The Family that Grows Together, Grows TogetherFamily-friendly gardening ideas for parents and small children. Grow plants from lima beans, pineapple tops, fruit pits and more. Indoor plants that grow fruit.
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Wonderful, Marvelous OxalisYou can't grow your own lucky rabbit's foot. Shamrocks are another story. Meet the easy, flowering shamrock relatives that will give you the luck o' the Irish every Spring and Summer. -
Outstanding AchimenesThe overlooked African Violet relative that combines drop dead beauty with ease of growth.
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Starting Seeds Using Found ContainersWhen you garden from scratch to save money, make sure you actually save money. A master gardener tells you how to maximize yield, reduce expense and preserve the environment by using tested techniques. -
Barn Swallow ConfidentialCrafty, kinky and clever behavior of America's most ubiquitous swallow. -
Seeing New York Through the Camera's EyeFree and low cost opportunities to enjoy the history, science and art of photography, motion pictures, radio and television. Become part of your favorite shows. -
The Importance of Wearing SunglassesNew Research by the Environmental Protection Agency and Medical Doctors reveals why sunglasses are essential to saving your sight. -
5 Fabulous Winter Dress Shoes to Buy Right Now5 key Winter Dress pumps to buy right now that complement every work wardrobe. These shoes are fashion at a steal. -
Dazzling Holiday Party Outfits for $100 Or LessKick it into gear this holiday season the smoking dresses that are sophisticated for office and sexy for evening. -
Eco-Friendly Christmas TreesEarth-friendly solutions for a joyous Noel. -
Grow Fruits and Vegetables to Shrink Your Cost of LivingWhy take chances in the stock market when spending less in the supermarket is a no-risk path to wealth? -
Five Tips for Saving on RestaurantsLower your tab at a wide array of casual, family and fine dining restaurants by following these 5 tips. -
Caring for Your Lovely PoinsettiaYear-round care for your beautiful Christmas guest. -
Traveler's Guide to New York City Public TransportationUse New York City's buses and trains like a native. -
Protect Yourself from Con Artists and Bad Check PassersHow to distinguish between real and phony checks. Classic and modern check scams and fraud schemes. -
Bite-Proof Your Child: Elementary Safety Precautions for Dogs and ChildrenChildren and dogs can get along. Here's how.
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Recession-busting Tips to Make Your Shoes Last LongerSimple tips to extend the life, appearance and comfort of your shoes. -
See Movies for Less: Cinema for a SongA complete guide to viewing new release movies for less. See them first, see them free. -
Eye Saving Tips for the Visually-ImpairedYour love of the written word does not have to stop when vision becomes less acute. Here are the best ways to continue to enjoy books, and navigate unfamiliar areas when vision is a challenge. -
Visiting New York City at Christmas TimeMany beloved Christmas traditions originated in New York City. Now you can experience it like a native. -
New York City's Halloween ParadeNew York City's 36th Annual Halloween Parade has spectacle, music, arts and fun, but it won't be complete without you. -
Fall 2009's Key Trends in Women's ClothingEssential trends for the Fall 2009 Season in Women's Fashion -
The Origin of Tolerance in AmericaHow the Dutch desire to make a buck led to religious freedom in the New World. -
Longwood Gardens in West Chester, Pennsylvania: Plan a Fall Visit for All Ages and AbilitiesSee America's most beautiful Estate Garden at its most beautiful. Experience the music, theater, fountains, streams and dancing waters that make Longwood Gardens unique. An inexpensive way to enjoy leaf-peeping for young and old alike. -
Sports is Not a Game: 5 Greatest Sports Films of All TimeWhat the 5 greatest sports films of all time have to tell us about life. -
Your Passport to the Philadelphia Flower ShowHow to take full advantage of the many treasures of the nation's oldest and most prestigious flower show.
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Shrubs, the Foundation of Your GardenShrubs are one of the foundations of your garden. Factors such as size, growing conditions and toxicity may determine your choices. -
Bringing in the Vote in New York CityA poll inspector discusses how the American vote has evolved and changed by describing the opening of the polls in New York City. -
Graphic Design for Administrative ProfessionalsCompanies and individuals without artists or graphic design resources can produce tasteful, effective communications on a shoestring by following some simple steps. -
When Debt Collectors Won't Let GoDealing with debt collectors afflicted with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Why they don't care whether they call the actual debtor or not. -
Deadly Dog DinnersA round-up of plants and foods that are toxic to your canine companion. Many of these are harmless to humans, but kill dogs. -
Safely Preparing Food with Exotic IngredientsImproperly cooking many vegetables can result in illness, even death. -
Improve Your Email's Appearance and ProfessionalismHow you can create a personal look for your email documents to express individual style, communicate essential information and verify authenticity. -
Tight ChristmasHow to enjoy the abundance and blessing of the holiday season in spite of financial challenge. -
Wilderness SurvivalBasic safety tips for travelers, hikers and campers
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Managing Your Email when You Are on VacationHow to use Hotmail's built in features to avoid post vacation stress and service customers and superiors more effectively -
Oktoberfest is Just Around the CornerCelebrate the life of the Baron Von Steuben, the Prussian who turned America's volunteers into soldiers during the Revolutionary war and enjoy all the excitement of Oktoberfest and German-American Friendship Month. -
Fashion's Night Out: September 10th, 2009The fashion industry reminds us that style conquers all. -
Stay Solvent While Visiting Six Flags Great AdventureHow to visit a theme park without having to visit a loan officer afterward.
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Fall Vegetables for Fast HarvestsA complete assortment of fast-growing crops for one last harvest. -
Hamster CareRead on to learn all about caring for a golden hamster. -
Guide to New York City's Best PartiesHow to enjoy New York City's best parties and nightlife. Recession be damned! -
September 11, 2001An eyewitness account of the events of September 11, 2001. Dedicated to the memories of the fallen and their loved ones. -
Fun Fall Festivals in the New York Metro AreaA round-up of the best Fall festivals in New York City, Long Island and upstate New York. -
Hurricanes of New York: Seeking Shelter from the StormStrange though it may seem, New York City joins Miami and New Orleans in the list of cities most imperiled by hurricanes.
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Seeing the New York Sights when You Are Young and PennilessNew York is paradoxically one of the cheapest and most expensive cities in America. Living here is notoriously expensive, but day trippers can make out like bandits. -
Play the Game: A Movie ReviewA grandson grandpa pair of players set out to master the game of true love. -
Tales of the Bars of Irish New YorkTrue tales of the madness and mirth of the Irish Bars of New York City. -
How to Make New York City Soda Fountain TreatsHow to make traditional soda fountain treats like floats, ice-cream sodas and egg creams at home.
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Alexander Hamilton: The Creator of America's Financial SystemHow America's brilliant first Secretary of Treasury and architect of our financial system died penniless.
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New York City's TitanicAmerica's worst in-land sea disaster, the General Slocum shipwreck of 1904, had its seeds in the political system of the day. This tragedy reshaped the face of New York City. -
New York City's First Transvestite GovernorNew York City's legendary cross-dressing English Governor. -
The General Buried Under New York's Fifth AvenuePerhaps one of the strangest sights in a city famed for the bizarre is the appearance of a giant mausoleum stuck right into the middle of a New York City street. -
Countdown to Next Year's GardenWhat to do right now for next year's fabulous garden. -
Lassie Stay HomeWhy bringing your dog to work is a terrible idea. -
Why You Should Spy on Your KidsHow an unsupervised computer brought into your home can endanger children and threaten your family's financial survival. -
Surprising Conifers that Drop Their LeavesEnter the strange world of conifers that shed their leaves. These are some of the most ancient and mysterious plants known to botanists. -
2 Great Orchards Near New York City for Fall PickingApple picking is a fun fall trip for the whole family. Introducing two orchards minutes from New York City that have been in production for 250 years. -
August 30th is National Frankenstein DayMary Wollenstone Shelly was ahead of her time. A holiday to celebrate the women who predicted the future of technology. -
Exotic Ways Plants Assure the Survival of Their OffspringHow plants ensure the survival and distribution of their offspring. -
Extra Interest Without Extra RiskA primer about how to increase income from conservative investments. -
Remember VJ Day, Aug. 14-15August 14-15 marks VJ Day -- known as Victory over Japan Day. This is a respectful tribute to those who lived through it. -
Keep Your Child Alive at the BeachDangers and pitfalls parents should be aware of when they bring small children to the sea and how to keep them safe.
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What not to Say to the Terminally IllWhat never to say to your ill or disabled friends and neighbors. -
Over Niagara Falls in a BarrelHow a widowed teacher's need for a pension began the crazy trend of going over Niagara Falls in a barrel. -
The Fundamentals of WineThe fundamentals of choosing wine for gifts, personal or business use. -
Building New York CityThis article describes the history and natural origins of New York City's distinctive yellow brick and brownstone buildings. -
How to Rescue a Tough Roast BeefBasic techniques to turn a tough roast into a delicious meal. Knowing them can rescue you from a life of fast food. -
Refreshing Summer Wines and the Vineyards to Drink Them InTwo nifty day-trips from New York City take you to regions rich in the history and art of fine wine. -
Fuzzy, Funny, Stripey and Spotty HouseplantsFlamboyant and fun, these plants sport all the colors of the jungle--add them to your menagerie now. -
Buying Your First Bird-Watching BinocularsThis article describes the trade off between magnification, field of vision, weight and price to help you select the perfect set of binoculars.
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Automate and Organize Your E-mailAutomatically sort your email into folders to save time, reduce clutter, find important mail easily and make your computer faster and more reliable.
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Hotmail's Built in Features Keep You Safe and SaneUsing Hotmail's built-in Security Features to keep you free from annoyance and fraud.
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How to Cook Your First TurkeyHow to cook a turkey for the holidays easily, deliciously and safely. -
Flushing Meadow Park Rises from the AshesHow an ash dump run by a Political Boss was transformed into the site of the 1938 Olympics and two World's Fairs. At 1255 acres, this beloved Queens Park dwarfs Central Park.
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Living the Pseudotumor Cerebri Life with Style and PanachePractical clothing and fashion tips to help a pseudotumor cerebri sufferer protect eyesight and stay comfortable. -
Foreclosure FolliesA satirical look at my attempt to buy a Bronx coop at foreclosure during the worst real estate bubble in history.
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Tips to Effectively Water Your Lovely PlantsIncrease the health, longevity and beauty of your plants through correct watering techniques. -
America's Coins Enlist in BattleThroughout World War II, the face of American coins changed as strategic necessity forced wholesale changes in the metallic content of the nation's pocket change.
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Cool Plants for You and Your KidsHere are some fun and impressive plants for you and your children to grow.
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Travels in the World of CoffeeAn international tour through the pleasures of fine coffee. -
Attracting Songbirds to Your GardenHow to attract the most beautiful songbirds to your garden by planting their favorite foods.
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When Should You Polish a CoinBasics of cleaning and caring for coins. Describes how "striking" and color can alter the value of a coin. Discusses why a patina is important and how not to remove or damage it.
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Managing Chronic Pseudotumor Cerebri Through DietHow careful attention to diet can ease pseudotumor cerebri symptoms (also known as intracranial hypertension, benign intracranial hypertension or Ptc) and reduce side-effects of treatments.
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Fertilizing House Plants: A PrimerThis article covers the essentials of plant nutrition and suggests easy and inexpensive ways to improve soil quality and protect the environment and human health.
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How to Stay Safe in the SurfThis article explains what a riptide is, how to identify one and how to keep from being drowned by one.
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Turbocharge Your ComputerHow to get maximum performance from your new or aging computer.
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Rollover Rip-off: How the Government Steals Millions from the UnemployedExposing a scam that costs unemployed workers millions every year. A former bank employee tells you how to keep the government from stealing your retirement savings when you need them most.
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Pseudo-tumor Cerebri Training WheelsThe basics of Pseudo-tumor Cerebri (also known as Benign Intracranial Hypertension or Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension). What it is, how it is diagnosed, helpful tips for relieving anxiety and discomfort while you are undergoing tests.
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The Estate Gardens of Long IslandThe great estate gardens of Long Island offer families, gardeners, art lovers, architecture buffs, and writers a wonderful escape into Long Island's millionaire past.