When I first heard of Doug Marlette, he was an editorial cartoonist with The Charlotte Observer. He accepted an invitation to speak to high school students and personally
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Laughing at Ourselves elevated by Doug Marlette
When I first heard of Doug Marlette, he was an editorial cartoonist with The Charlotte Observer. He accepted an invitation to speak to high school students and personally
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As many of you may have guessed, I'm a Metacafe junkie. I love that place. It's a great resource for those "how to" videos that make life easier, cheaper and quite often, more fun. [more]
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Live Like a Local: How to Tap Into the Local Scene While Traveling
If you want to get unique experiences, discover what a place is really like, AND save money, don't travel like a tourist — learn how to live like a local.
12 Ways to Stop Skipping Your Workouts
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5 Affordable U.S. Wine Destinations Outside California
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A few years back, I read a profile of a holistic fitness guru. There was a sidebar with a little quiz
The 5 Best Air Fresheners
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Find the Investing Style That's Right for You
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Binge watching "House Hunters" may leave you with big ideas, but please — don't listen to these stupid home-buying comments.
Book review: Reinventing Collapse
Do you think the United States is about to collapse? Dmitry Orlov does, but you don't have to agree with him to learn a lot from his new book, which is packed with useful tips on
What You Need to Know About Adding Another User to Your Credit Card
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14 Great Dishes You Can Make in the Microwave
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3 Sources of Fast Cash Besides Your 401K
Life is full of tough decisions. Like, whether it's better to tap your retirement savings or home equity when you need cash.