You can find money to pay for college
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 (ARA) -  In a competitive job market, earning a degree can be the biggest single step one can take to enhance career value and earning potential. As many bask in the glow of making plans to increase their career potential, the prospect of paying for college is a sobering reality. Read Full Story
A veterinarian’s top 10 tips for keeping pets healthy in winter
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(ARA) - Jack Frost is nipping at your pet’s nose. Winter is here again, and cold weather can be uncomfortable and dangerous to your pet. “In colder regions of the country, pet owners should already know that they need to make accommodations for their pets, but winter can be hard on a pet even in warmer states, like Georgia, where I work,” says Dr. Larry R. Corry, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). “While we don’t get a lot of snow, ... Read Full Story
Talecris Biotherapeutics to add 259 jobs in Clayton
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The state will give the Research Triangle Park company as much as $4.8 million to create the new jobs. As part of the incentives grant, Talecris will have to retain its 2,298 existing jobs in the Triangle, including 1,500 at the Clayton plant already. Read Full Story
The Newest Trends in Holiday Crafts
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  (NewsUSA) - Today’s economy has inspired a thrifty, do-it-yourself mentality that resonates with many Americans -; a trend that will no doubt carry into holiday gift-giving. In 2008, over 42.6 million households created handcrafted gifts, and no wonder — not only can handcrafted gifts recycle materials and save money, they also prove far more memorable than any department store gift card. “With tightening budgets, more innovative craft supplies and products, and greater i... Read Full Story
Think pink on the job and raise awareness of breast cancer
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 (ARA) - One out of every eight will receive a breast cancer diagnosis during her lifetime, according to the National Cancer Institute. Every woman diagnosed is someone’s mother, aunt, best friend, neighbor or coworker. Every day is a great day to step up and fight this deadly, yet treatable, disease, but an especially good time is during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.   Read Full Story
Flu bug not the only health concern for students this year.
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(ARA) -  The H1N1 flu virus may be the newest concern this season, but it’s not the only health threat for children at school worthy of serious attention. Threats like cockroaches, stinging insects and other types of common pests like rodents are very real, affecting classrooms, cafeterias and school grounds across the country. Controlling pests like these is a daily challenge for school systems at all levels, and to do it effectively, they need access to the right tools to fight, preven... Read Full Story
Are you at risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease?
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(ARA) - There are many things that can put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Some of these things you have the power to change – if you smoke or exercise – and some you don’t – your age or family history. Either way, you should know how all of these things can add to your chances for type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Read Full Story
Design a dream Kitchen without breaking your budget.
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Design a dream kitchen without breaking your budget (ARA) - Looking to build your ideal kitchen, but not sure if you can afford it? It may seem like a difficult task, but it is possible to design a space that will fulfill your needs, while leaving room (and funds) for your dreams. Here’s how you can combine sacrificing and spending to find the perfect new product mix. Spend Here Find your passion. When deciding on which areas of your kitchen to spend your dollars, first think about your pers... Read Full Story
Design a dream Kitchen without breaking your budget.
From:  city5nc.com
Design a dream kitchen without breaking your budget (ARA) - Looking to build your ideal kitchen, but not sure if you can afford it? It may seem like a difficult task, but it is possible to design a space that will fulfill your needs, while leaving room (and funds) for your dreams. Here’s how you can combine sacrificing and spending to find the perfect new product mix. Spend Here Find your passion. When deciding on which areas of your kitchen to spend your dollars, first think about your pers... Read Full Story
These dogs get the point
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STURGEON LAKE, Minn. — Riley and Ruger eat up the grassy countryside, loping elegantly across the landscape at a farm near Sturgeon Lake. A pair of pointing dogs, they winnow the air for molecules of quail scent as they move. Read Full Story