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Sports & Recreation > Hunting Squirrel hunting: A good way to start hunting: 1 of 23
The first hunt is a rite of passage for the beginner. Akin to obtaining a drivers license or going on that first date, going hunting for the first time is a milestone for any young person. That first hunt with a parent while being entrusted to carry a firearm is an unforgettable memory that will last a lifetime. What better w... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet (Other) Emergency food supplies: What you need: 1 of 18
Disaster can strike anywhere, at anytime, with little or no warning. When it does, will you be prepared to survive? Food and water are vital to survival. Having access to them after a major disaster will keep you healthy and fit, enabling you to wait for assistance. Being prepared means having food and water on hand. Start... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy Tips on how to get better gas mileage: 1 of 15
Talking to the manager of a local gas station, I was surprised to learn how much gas they sold every single day. Even more surprising was learning that they were selling just as much gas at $4.25 per gallon as they were when gas was just $2.00 per gallon. That was surprising because since gas hit about $2.50 per gallon, I've ... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Quick and nutritious one-pot meals: 1 of 14
These quick and easy meals are nutritious without a lot of fuss. Each four serving meal offers four to six ounces of meat protein per serving, two vegetable servings along with rice, potatoes or pasta. The very lean meats are cooked with moist heat to tenderize and absorb the flavors of the other ingredients. Crockpot Beef... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Decorate your front door for the holidays: 3 of 34
Whether arriving to spend a few minutes or few days for the holidays, you want your guests to feel welcome and wanted. The place to start that feeling is right at your front door; the all-important first impression begins before your guests get out of the car.A front porch or stoop is like having another room. Decorate this r... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Gifts that give back: 4 of 45
Every year, a local church sponsors a mitten tree. The tree is decorated with hundreds of paper mittens and on one side, a gift is written for a less fortunate child or parent. Church members take the mittens home, buy the gifts, wrap them and return them, labeled with a code from the mitten they took. Various organizations m... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Microsoft's free anti-virus software: 2 of 20
Microsoft's (MSFT) announcement that it will offer free anti-malware software is garnering a ho-hum reaction from competitors including McAfee (MFE), Symantec (SYMC), and others. Microsoft (MSFT) is the worlds largest provider of operating systems for personal computers with offerings in server software, office productivity,... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Football Understanding BCS standings: 1 of 9
Simplifying the ComplicatedThe college football season culminates in December and January with the bowl games. In Division 1A, the Bowl Championship Series, or BCS, provides for five of the most closely watched games in college football; The Rose Bowl, The Orange Bowl, The Sugar Bowl and The Fiesta Bowl, along with the Nation... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Reclaim the holidays: 10 of 70
Whatever happened to looking forward to the holidays; the anticipation and good cheer, spending quality time with your family and in general, just enjoying yourself? Where have we gone wrong? By the time the holidays arrive, we're so stressed out and overwhelmed there is little room for enjoyment. Advertising bombards our chi... More..
Business > Finance & Insurance Funding a new business: Creative use of your credit cards: 1 of 7
Getting started in business is not easy and requires careful management of cash flow and credit. A new business needs to advertise, buy insurance, supplies, materials, office equipment, everything that goes with starting up a business.Credit cards can be a lifesaver or a self made noose to hang yourself with. The most importa... More..