Fed Rocks the Boat
And Summer Was Going So Swimmingly
The last week of May saw Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's Capitol Hill comments sending shockwaves through financial markets, felt as far away as China.
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Southern Comfort
Fried Chicken with a Side Order of Perfection
By Kirk Leins
I'll bet when you think of "comfort foods," many of the dishes that come to mind are ones associated with the down-home style of southern cooking.
I don't know about you, but I truly love southern-style fried chicken.
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3 Simple Steps to Get More Miles to the Gallon
Make these changes to your car to get better gas mileage.
By Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, Kiplinger.com
Ease your pain at the pump by making changes that will let you fill your tank less often. Your driving habits play a part in fuel economy: High speed and abrupt stops and starts all burn more gas. But you can also make changes to your car to eke out more miles per gallon.
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Organize Your Family Life
Create A Home Management Binder
When it comes to home management–keeping track of appointments, sporting events, meal preparation, shopping lists, and even house maintenance to-do's–there's nothing wrong with flying by the seat of your pants. But disorganization tends to create anxiety and stress. A home management binder can help you and your family keep track of all of your busy schedules. Best of all: It's simple to create and easy to use!
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Time Crunch
A Quick Exercise That Really Works
You can eat up a lot of time going to the gym. It's not just a matter of the time spent working out, but also how long it takes to get dressed, get there and back. If you feel a little pressed for time, but don't want your fitness to suffer, try this quick exercise–you'll work up a great sweat and there's no fancy equipment required!
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Reading for Inspiration
Top 5 Motivational Best Sellers
All of the books below–in no particular order–are best sellers for good reason. Frequently featured in "Top 10" lists and having influenced some of the most successful people in the world, you're sure to find your life improved by reading (or re-reading) one of these classics.
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