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Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Chicken & apple salad: 11 of 21
2 chicken breasts 3 large apples cranberry juice vanilla extract Saute, grill, or broil chicken breasts as desired. Separate meat into ripped strips, similar in consistency to pulled pork. In a saute pan, bring to high heat 1/4 cup cranberry juice and add vanilla extract. Meanwhile, shred apples into long strips and add to h... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues How to make your air conditioner work more efficiently: 4 of 7
Assuming that you do not want to replace your current air conditioner with a newer, more efficient model, there are several ways in which you can increase the efficiency of your current unit and save money on cooling costs. The easiest and least costly way to keep your air conditioner running in top shape is to check and rep... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Comparing credit cards and debit cards: 5 of 8
Debit cards, also known as "ATM" or "Check Cards" work like a check by withdrawing your money directly from a checking account when you use it at a retailer location. You can also use the card to access cash from any ATM. Debit cards provide convenience by allowing you to track exactly where you spent your money, as opposed ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Guide to Windows XP's power saving features: 2 of 3
Windows XP users with laptops can find an array of power saving features available to them that will help conserve their home energy use, and extend the life of their computer and its components. Power settings can be accessed by clicking on Start and navigating to the Control Panel. If in category view, click on Performance... More..
Personal Finance > Retirement The importance of 401Ks: 5 of 7
A 401(k) is a type of retirement plan sponsored by your employer. There are several key benefits to participating in a 401(k). First, money deposited into the account is taken directly out of your paycheck before taxes are assessed. In essence, the money is tax-deductible at the present time, and taxes need only be paid at w... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards How to apply for a credit card: 5 of 7
In today's internet society, it is most common to apply for a credit card right online. Many people choose to go with their bank's credit card offerings, as it is usually most convenient for account management (you will probably get a single log-on for all your accounts). Going to your bank's website will usually give you so... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish How to care for Japanese Fighting fish or "Betta": 11 of 14
One point of advice I can offer about Beta fish is to avoid the currently popular "bowl" method of keeping this type of fish. This includes any type of bowl, large and small, and the bowl & plant combination. Beta fish should get, at the minimum, 10 gallons of water in which to live. To visualize that, 10 gallons is small sq... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Should the rules on applying for credit cards be tighter?: 12 of 14
It is easy in this day and age of "quick fix" approaches to believe that tightening credit card rules will somehow fix America's problem of rising consumer debt. People believe that they will be less likely to get credit cards, less likely to spend on them, and more likely to carry small and managable debt loads. This kind o... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health How to treat obesity in dogs: 13 of 15
Treating obesity in dogs follows the same logic as treating obesity in humans less daily food intake and more exercise. For a dog, losing weight is usually easier and faster than in the case of their owners, because dogs are in complete dependence on you for food therefore, you can control exactly now much food your dog is g... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Why ebooks are an effective way of publishing: 7 of 8
With the rise of the Internet's popularity in today's society, and with access to the online world being almost as prevalent as having a television, it's no surprise that eBooks have become a very popular way of delivering reading to the public. There are many websites available that feature eBooks - downloadable files that ... More..