Posted July 19, 2008 - 08:03 by Julie Rains
Art and Leisure
My digital era middle-school-aged son has adopted the use of a low-tech, low-cost entertainment device. I have put much effort into convincing him to balance his love of technology with quieter pursuits that don’t require electricity, batteries, or cash, so when he took a break from making Youtube videos (produced using hypercam to record computer-screen action, then edited via PowerPoint), I was pleased. He loves the versatility of his newfound toy; I love the price tag.
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Posted July 14, 2008 - 02:44 by Will Chen
Art and Leisure, Freebies
Wise Bread is giving away 2 free tickets to the "So You Think You Can Dance" 2008 tour. Other prizes include 8 free Snuggle Bears and free samples of Snuggle's new fabric softener and dryer sheets.
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Posted July 12, 2008 - 20:15 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Deals and Coupons, Deals, Art and Leisure, Cars and Transportation
A strange but alluring new deal from Priceline.com guarantees you won’t get rained out on your summer vacation. Get the details on this (potentially) shiny, happy refund offer!
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Posted June 26, 2008 - 06:47 by Myscha Theriault
Art and Leisure, Green Living
Looking for something different to do this July 4th holiday? Want to celebrate ecology and green mindedness while you’re at it? Well, if you happen to be in upstate New York, consider swinging by the Clayton Opera House for July fourth and fifth.
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Posted June 22, 2008 - 14:05 by Philip Brewer
Career and Income, General Tips, Art and Leisure
Here are two ideas you already know: You won't achieve maximum happiness by always doing the most pleasurable thing you can think of at each moment, but neither will you find it by always deferring present happiness in favor of greater future happiness. The key is balancing these two things. And the genius in this book is that it gives you tools for finding that balance.
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Posted June 4, 2008 - 10:36 by Jabulani Leffall
Personal Finance, Life Hacks, Art and Leisure, Consumer Affairs
The moral of the story: Getting travel insurance doesn't hurt. Cliff Notes Are in Italics.
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Posted June 3, 2008 - 22:49 by Jabulani Leffall
Life Hacks, Art and Leisure, Lifestyle
Get Travel Insurance before you go anywhere. Have and not need it. No really trust me.
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Posted May 30, 2008 - 17:03 by David DeFranza
Art and Leisure, Green Living, Consumer Affairs
From hybrid car rentals to carbon offsets, green hotels to conservation oriented vacation packages, the number of options now available to the environmentally conscious traveler are numerous. While I appreciate these efforts, the reality is that, at this point, much of it is greenwashing. Fortunately, there are a few things to look for that can help you dodge the hype.
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Posted May 29, 2008 - 23:41 by Nora Dunn
Art and Leisure, Lifestyle
Despite cultural differences, language barriers, and economical disparities around the world, I discovered that we all seem to be fighting the same demons and striving for the same goals.
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Posted May 16, 2008 - 20:28 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Frugal Living, DIY, Art and Leisure, Budgeting
Money or not, things around the house need fixing, painting and up keep that goes beyond DIY. It might be a good time to look around your neighborhood for someone who'll trade his or her valuable skill for yours. And a good time to assess just exactly what skills you have to contribute.
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