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
Flip Burgers with Mother Nature — Grill Green This Summer
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(ARA) - Each spring, millions of grilling enthusiasts dust off the grill in anticipation of another fun-filled summer of backyard barbecues. But at what cost to the environment? According to Sierra magazine, the estimated 60 million barbecues held on the Fourth of July alone in the U.S. consume enough energy — in the forms of charcoal, lighter fluid, gas and electricity — to power 20,000 households for a year. Read Full Story
Flip Burgers with Mother Nature — Grill Green This Summer
From:  city5nc.com
(ARA) - Each spring, millions of grilling enthusiasts dust off the grill in anticipation of another fun-filled summer of backyard barbecues. But at what cost to the environment? According to Sierra magazine, the estimated 60 million barbecues held on the Fourth of July alone in the U.S. consume enough energy — in the forms of charcoal, lighter fluid, gas and electricity — to power 20,000 households for a year. If this statistic has your grilling outlook going from sunny to overc... Read Full Story
Is Your Home in Need of a Home Design Stimulus Plan?
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(ARA) - These days bailouts are common, but not many Americans have considered it for their home design. Does lifeless and cluttered design leave your home in need of a makeover? Lifestyle and design expert Susie Coelho is out to change all of that with a sweeping Home Design Stimulus Plan that offers immediate and effective relief for homeowners to boost their surroundings, both inside and out, without busting their budgets.   “Homeowners have been clamoring for widespread reform both... Read Full Story