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December 8, 2013
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Overview Computers provide education, entertainment and communication opportunities that could barely have been imagined a few decades ago. Along with mind-staggering improvements in access to information the computer age has ushered forth sundry challenges to parents and adults who wish…
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December 7, 2013
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Overview Yoga and Pilates mats can range in price from $10 to more than $100. Higher priced mats are different from discount ones, but not always better. With careful planning, you can define what you need out of your mat…
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December 7, 2013
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Overview Property owners should always conduct full background checks, including a credit check, on all perspective tenants. A credit check can provide information such as bankruptcy filings, late pays, collections, charge-offs, evictions and amount of credit available versus amount of…
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December 7, 2013
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Overview The regulator is one of the most import pieces of scuba diving equipment. It connects the diver’s mouthpiece to the compressed air supply in his tank, allowing him to breathe underwater. It also connects to the Buoyancy Compensator vest,…
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December 7, 2013
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Overview Your credit score is an important part of your financial health. Lenders use credit scores to make decisions on extending credit, the amount of credit extended and the interest rate on charges. Even one percentage rate difference on a…
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December 7, 2013
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1. Pro Se If you and your spouse are divorcing and neither one of you plans to contest it, it is possible to divorce without an attorney. Call pro se, this means you are representing yourself, and you should consider…
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December 7, 2013
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When late meetings take the place of late dinners with your boyfriend, bottles and bath times eclipse hugs and kisses, or extra cash goes to retirement savings instead of roses, it may be time to get creative with romance. There…
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December 6, 2013
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Overview Getting a divorce can be very stressful, especially since most people do not have a plan for the occasion. Aside from the emotional fallout, one of the most affected areas of your life during divorce is your finances. A…
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December 6, 2013
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1. When Was the Debt Incurred? Most states differentiate between debts incurred before a marriage and those incurred during the marriage. In divorce settlements in these states, debts incurred before a marriage are the responsibility of the partner who incurred…
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December 6, 2013
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Newborns sleep an average of 16 hours a day, according to Babycenter. These periods of sleep are often short and irregular. This can be stressful for new parents who are adjusting to the lack of sleep and more demanding lifestyle….
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December 6, 2013
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Conflict resolution, or alternative dispute resolution, provides individuals involved in a dispute with more than one way to resolve the situation. Most methods of conflict resolution help individuals come to an agreement outside the traditional court system and without resorting…
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December 6, 2013
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1. How Nitrates Help Cardiac Patients Nitrates are a class of drugs used to treat cardiac patients and cardiac pain. The most well known type of nitrate is the nitroglycerin pill that’s placed under the tongue and used to relieve…
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December 6, 2013
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1. Why Can’t we all Just get Along? The best way to discuss alimony is for the husband and wife going through a divorce to sit down together and discuss the settlement in a civil and mature way. This isn’t…
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December 6, 2013
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Overview A home foreclosure will stay on your credit report for seven years. This can make it difficult for you to purchase big-ticket items such as a car or a house if you cannot afford to pay cash. However, if…
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December 5, 2013
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Overview One of the most important responsibilities of parents is keeping their kids safe. Choosing a car seat falls under this great responsibility. Babies and toddlers must be secured in car seats, and booster seats allow older kids to be…
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December 5, 2013
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New parents want the best for their new baby, and that applies especially to equipment designed to keep the baby safe, such as car seats. Though the best car seat really is the one that fits your car and child…
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December 5, 2013
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1. Take it as it Comes An easy way to hit all the sources is to make the corrected name change with each piece of mail that arrives at your door as making a list of every business or organization…
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December 5, 2013
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Overview Modern parents have far more choices than ever when it comes to picking toys, activities and entertainment for their babies. Some of the most popular infant entertainment products include baby saucers and walkers, both of which are designed to…
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December 5, 2013
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Treadmills allow you to get a cardiovascular workout any time of year. Treadmill exercises improve your aerobic capacity while burning significant calories. When stepping onto this machine, you can choose from multiple workout plans. Long Duration According to the American…
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December 5, 2013
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Overview Life insurance is one means of ensuring loved ones do not suffer undo financial hardships and are able to continue living with some degree of normalcy, at least in a financial sense, when you pass away. On-time payment of…
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December 5, 2013
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Overview Many toddlers make the transition from a crib to a bed somewhere between 18 and 42 months, according to the Babycenter Medical Advisory board. While there is no set time for the switch, parents often move a child to…
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December 5, 2013
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Overview Income tax deductions can save you a significant amount of money by reducing your reported income and thereby lowering how much money you owe in taxes, according to tax expert Barbara Weltman’s book “1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks.” That…
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December 5, 2013
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Overview If you’re short on cash, but otherwise ready to start your business, using your personal credit cards are one way of financing the start-up costs of equipment, inventory and leasing. Before using personal credit cards to finance a business…
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December 5, 2013
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1. Endless Styles Hair braiding opportunities are endless. The only limits are your imagination and skills. Whether it’s a French braid, fishtail, Dutch braid, cornrow braids or twists, there are so many different ways to show your personality with your…
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December 5, 2013
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Insured tax-free income funds are mutual funds that collectively invest contributions from individual investors into a single portfolio of bonds. Tax-free bonds are generally issued by municipalities or state governments and are promises of these entities to pay investors their…
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December 5, 2013
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1. FMLA The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows many employees in the United States to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave after the birth or adoption of a child. The law applies equally to women and…
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December 5, 2013
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1. It’s all Symmetrical Attraction, it turns out, is at least partly a mathematical equation. We all start out as microscopic cells that split from conception to birth. If this splitting were perfectly symmetrical every single time in terms of…
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December 4, 2013
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Overview When your minor child earns interest on a certificate of deposit, you can report the interest income on your own tax return, as long as the interest earned is less than the maximum amount allowed by the Internal Revenue…
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December 4, 2013
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Aromatherapy incorporates the essential oils of plants and herbs to make scents that induce feelings of well-being and promote physical and mental healing. When burned or dispersed in the air, the scents provoke chemical messages to the brain that affects…
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December 4, 2013
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Overview As a consumer, it’s important to understand how information contained in your credit report can affect your ability to borrow money, secure a place to live or even find a job. The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 USC…
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