- $300 Writing Prize Focuses Kids On Gender Equity
Harry Potter would be eligible for entry into a contest sponsored by up-and-coming young adult novelist R.J. Nimmo - on one condition. - 'Date' Your Customers; Keep Them Coming Back
In business, the customer is always right - sometimes confused, misinformed, rude, stubborn and changeable, but never wrong. Ever date anyone like that? - 3 Tips for Sending Special Messages
Staying in touch with family and friends has never been easier with the speed and efficiency of today's technology. We live in a world of e-mail, text and instant messages and mobile conversations. - 4 Money-Saving Tips For Every Homeowner
Losing weight. Finding a new job. Spending more time with the family. A new year means setting new goals. Why not make saving money one of them? - 4 Reasons People Get Into Trouble With the IRS
You don't want to mess with the Internal Revenue Service. One small mix-up when handling your finances can cost you big. - 4 Tips to Build a Successful Portfolio
Walking through the financial maze of stocks, bonds and mutual funds can be quite a challenge. American Century Investments offers the following tips to give you the know-how on building a profitable portfolio. - 5 Practical Tips for All-Season Energy Savings
Replacing windows and doors is the fourth most common home-remodeling project and experts say it can dramatically reduce utility bills. Yet when it comes to choosing more energy-efficient options, consumers might be overwhelmed by the whirlwind of technology, terminology and options on the market today. - 5 Tips for a Winning Parent-Teacher Relationship
Behind every successful public school student is a great public school teacher. And great teachers make great public schools. But teachers can't do it alone. - 5 Tips on How to Survive Back-to-School Shopping
If you are like millions of other time-starved moms, the thought of back-to-school shopping leaves you feeling stressed and wondering how you can possibly get it all done within your budget and in the limited time you have. - 5 Tips to Save Money--And the Earth
You just can't get that memo right, can you? You print out the first draft and find a misspelling. You print out the second draft and discover you missed some commas. You print out the third draft and later decide on a new title. Now the final draft is ready for printing. Before you throw away those wasted sheets of paper, stop and realize that you could be costing your business as well as the environment. - 5 Ways to Keep Your Kids From Getting Sick
Teachers are finding it more of a challenge than ever to keep their classrooms healthy and clean for students, according to a recent survey of teachers. - 7 Common Refinancing Mistakes to Avoid
Whenever interest rates drop, a refinancing frenzy naturally follows. Whether you're looking to trim your mortgage payments, eliminate credit-card debt or pay off your car loan, experts say you should fully understand all of the options available to you before deciding to refinance. - 7 Tips on Preventing Identity Theft
In the course of the day, you do many activities that put your personal information at risk - from writing a check at the store to charging merchandise in person or over the phone. You may not think twice about these transactions, but others might. - A New Teaching Method For Autistic Children
With the prevalence of autism in the United States, one company is hoping its unique reading system will be a boon to parents seeking new ways to help their autistic children develop reading skills. - A Weighty Issue: Does Soda Promote Weight Gain?
As childhood obesity continues to increase, researchers are looking at a link between what kids drink and their expanding waistlines. - Allergy Season Brings Trouble for Many
Allergy triggers, like oak, ash, alder, elm, poplar, sycamore, grasses, molds, mulberry, and ragweed, can cause anything from sneezing to watery eyes to fever. - America's 'Mane' Attraction: The Golden Age of Horses
The trend is sweeping the nation as more people discover the wonderful world of horses. Participation in horse events is at an all-time high. Nearly 2 million Americans own horses, and millions more would like to. - Angel Investors Bring Big Ideas To Reality/Radio
A study by the University of New Hampshire's Center for Venture Research showed that "angel investors" - high-net-worth individuals willing to invest in entrepreneurial companies at an early stage - shelled out more than $18 billion into early-stage companies last year alone, compared to $304 million by venture capitalists. - Asthma Triggers and How to Control Them
Do you enjoy the outdoors? Do you love pets? What if you had to choose between these things and your ability to breathe?
Unfortunately, for many asthma sufferers, that choice is one they make every day. Asthma affects millions of Americans, many of them children. Asthma is a serious condition that restricts airways and causes breathing difficulties which result in approximately 5,000 deaths annually. - At-Home Beauty Treatments Offer Lower Costs, Lower Risks
There has been an increase recently in Americans' obsessions to look and feel better. Reality makeover programs such as "Extreme Makeover" use cosmetic surgery to erase signs of aging. - Award Honors Success in Fight Against Diabetes
Ice cream or yogurt? Regular or diet soda? These may not be critical decisions at your dinner table - unless you're one of nearly 18 million Americans living with diabetes today. - Be Prepared for Road Trips With Sandwiches and Games
Road trips are back in season. From hiking and camping to beach trips, families are gearing up for months of warm weather filled with exciting outings. As parents plan for busy days on the road, keeping family members energized and entertained often takes some planning. - Beauty Foods: What You Eat Affects How You Look
We've all heard the old adage, "You are what you eat." But what about the connection between your food and your face? - Being Competitive in a Global Market
The challenges of today's global marketplace are forcing companies to look at doing things differently in order to get that extra edge over their competition.
According to Makino, a global provider of advanced machining technology, companies doing things the same way they have been doing them for the last 10 to 15 years are probably in a "recurring uniform trap," or "RUT," while the global market is passing them by. - Boat-Buying Tips to Save Time and Money
You're in the market for a boat and you'd love to buy one at the next boat show. But which boat is the right one for you? It's hard to know, especially if you're a first-time buyer. - Build a Redwood Fence In Five Easy Steps
Fences are built for many reasons. Fences keep children or animals in the yard and define property lines. Fences also provide security and privacy, and complement other backyard amenities, like pools, spas and decks. - Building Long-term Energy Savings Into Your Home
While new homes are 100 percent more energy efficient today than those built three decades ago, most people are not familiar with how to actually design energy savings into the infrastructure of their home. - Bush Campaign Stays In Touch While On the Move
When President George W. Bush's re-election campaign hits the road for a bus tour of the American heartland, neither the president, the members of the campaign nor the news media traveling along can afford to be out of touch with breaking news, world events or the activities of the competition. - Buyer Beware: Identifying Health Insurance Fraud
Scam insurance is not new - criminals have been selling fraudulent policies since health insurance came into being. But with today's skyrocketing health care costs, more consumers are seeking affordable access to quality care, which provides scam artists with fertile hunting grounds. - Can America Survive A Nationwide Terrorist Attack?
What would happen if loyalists of Saddam Hussein bombed 12 major U.S. cities one week before the presidential election, thrusting the nation and the election into chaos?
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