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Guyana: Making Cervical Cancer Prevention a National Priority
At the LIVE STRONG Global Cancer Summit in 2009 we initiated a global call for Commitments in the fight against cancer. Nearly 300 organizations, individuals, leaders and corporations made formal Commitments.
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Guyana: Making Cervical Cancer Prevention a National Priority
Q&A: Is it a good idea to keep a refrigerator in an uninsulated garage?
We're about to remodel our kitchen and are considering moving our old refrigerator to an uninsulated garage to use it for supplemental fridge and freezer storage. Any concerns about doing that? The major problem you can encounter running a refrigerator in the garage is that the freezer will warm up to above freezing, spoiling all the food you store in it
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Q&A: Is it a good idea to keep a refrigerator in an uninsulated garage?
Gift Basket Ideas for Mother’s Day
When you can’t settle on just one gift for the special lady in your life this Mother’s Day, why not consider a gift basket? This particular option easily offers a collection of treats that specifically cater to individual interests or preferences. From fragrant flowers to tasty treats, there are plenty of Mother’s Day gift basket ideas to consider.
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Gift Basket Ideas for Mother’s Day
Details emerge from states as cash for appliances rebate program continues nationwide
Washers were top sellers in South Dakota. With cash for appliances under way in most states and territories, the U.S. Department of Energy has started sharing details about the programs in a few states
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Details emerge from states as cash for appliances rebate program continues nationwide
I Love to Create: Quick Toy Refresh Decals
I’ve recently been turned on to buying toys from thrift stores. In the past, this was I practice I admittedly turned my nose up at–I mean, I’ve been buying second-hand clothes and housewares for myself since high school, but for some reason used toys for my babies made me sad.
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I Love to Create: Quick Toy Refresh Decals
How your blender can help you exercise longer during warm-weather activities
Can a slushie help you exercise longer? ” To Beat the Heat, Drink a Slushie First ” in yesterday's New York Times cited a study at the New Zealand Academy of Sport in Auckland in which young males who drank a syrup-flavored ice slushie before running in a hot room were able to run for an average of 50 minutes before they had to stop, 10 minutes longer than when they drank only syrup-flavored cold water
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How your blender can help you exercise longer during warm-weather activities
More on lawn-mower exchanges
“ Cities Offer Discounts on Green Mowers ,” in today’s USA Today , looks at the growth in mower-exchange programs nationwide, like the one run by the South Coast Air Quality Management District in Southern California (watch video). The article notes: “When a gasoline-powered mower rumbles along a lawn, the tiny puff of carbon monoxide it coughs up is barely noticeable.
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DC Area Readers: Science You Can Sing To this Saturday 5/1 (ticket giveaway)
Jammin Java in Vienna is one of our favorite places to catch local bands because it is a fun place to grab a coffee and enjoy great music for kids and adults alike.
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DC Area Readers: Science You Can Sing To this Saturday 5/1 (ticket giveaway)
Making the List: How I Created “The Council of Dads” by Author Bruce Feiler
Bestselling author Bruce Feiler was a young father when he was diagnosed with cancer. He worried what his daughters’ lives would be like without him
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Making the List: How I Created “The Council of Dads” by Author Bruce Feiler
By the Numbers: S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index sees slight increase
0.6 percent Year-over-year increase in the latest Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index .
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By the Numbers: S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index sees slight increase
Coldwell Banker Buyer Bonus Sales Event aims to pick up where federal home-buyer tax credit left off
Coldwell Banker's “bonus” riffs on federal credit. Coldwell Banker Real Estate is launching the Buyer Bonus Sales Event , an effort to boost home sales by having a seller offer a buyer a credit of 3 percent (up to $8,000) off the purchase price. Starting May 1, the deal offers buyers who sign a contract to purchase a home before July 31, 2010
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Coldwell Banker Buyer Bonus Sales Event aims to pick up where federal home-buyer tax credit left off
Craft Corps Giveaway Day 20: Traci Bautista’s Collage Pauge!
UPDATE: THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER IS:Bree Gordon!Please e-mail your snail mail address to: contests@vickiehowell.com within the next week to receive your prize. Congratulations!Name: Traci BautistaGig(s): Collage UnleashedExcerpt from Craft Corps (Chapter 12): “VH: You mentioned a former career in Silicon Valley.
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Craft Corps Giveaway Day 20: Traci Bautista’s Collage Pauge!
Craft Corps Giveaway Winners: Days 8-18!
Here are the winners of the first, 7 days of the Craft Corps Giveaway-a-Day! If you’re listed, then please E-MAIL YOUR MAILING ADDRESS to: contests@vickiehowell.comby this Saturday, May 1st. Unclaimed prizes will be given to new winners.Day 8: Elouise Trichard (Etsy Gift Pack)Day 9: Susan Lambert (CRAFT Mag Box)Day 10: Makenzie Clemons (Cathie Filian Glitter)Day 11: Kathy Kitt (Travis Nichols
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Craft Corps Giveaway Winners: Days 8-18!
How to Check for High Blood Pressure
You may have high blood pressure and not even know it. After all, you can’t feel your blood pressure even when it is too high. That’s why it is called the silent killer. How do you know what your blood pressure is? If you get regular check-ups you probably have an idea of your BP range but it can change quickly and without warning. We recommend that everyone have access to an accurate home monitor to check for high blood pressure at home. Types of Home Blood Pressure Monitors Automatic Wrist Digital Blood Pressure Monitors – These wrist units are my preference. Compact, easy-to-use home blood pressure monitors that fit around your wrist instead of your arm. Perfect for those who want a second unit for travel or for people who have trouble placing a cuff on their arm. Arm Cuff Blood Pressure Monitors – Automatic & Semi-Automatic - Inflate and deflate the arm cuff with the touch of a button, or manually inflate and automatically deflate – you choose the best one for you. Digital readouts
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How to Check for High Blood Pressure
Movie Monday: The Lovely Bones
I finally got the chance to watch the film adaptation of Alice Sebold’s haunting novel,The Lovely Bones. I know critics raked this one over the coals but, I actually thought it was an engaging portrayal of difficult themes to translate. Here are a few of the knitted garments from the movie that help paint a picture of 1970′s American culture, as the backdrop of unspeakable tragedy.Saoirse Ronan
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Movie Monday: The Lovely Bones
Focus is on dishwashers on Whirlpool’s Institute of Kitchen Science Facebook page
While you might cringe at the thought of high-school bio, chem, or physics, there is one science-based place online that might be worth visiting. Whirlpool recently launched the Institute of Kitchen Science Facebook page , which is full of cleaning and maintenance tips for kitchen appliances. This week, the Institute of Kitchen Science is focusing on dishwashers with clean your dishwasher week
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Focus is on dishwashers on Whirlpool’s Institute of Kitchen Science Facebook page
Craft Corps Giveaway Day 19: Jackie Guerra’s Book, Dazzling Beaded Jewelry
UPDATE: THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER IS:Erin Prais-Hintz!Please e-mail your snail mail address to: contests@vickiehowell.com within the next week to receive your prize
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Craft Corps Giveaway Day 19: Jackie Guerra’s Book, Dazzling Beaded Jewelry
Craft Corps Giveaway Day 18: Copy of Sew Everything Workshop!
UPDATE: THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER IS:Rebecca Rice!Please e-mail your snail mail address to: contests@vickiehowell.com within the next week to receive your prize. Congratulations!Name: Diana RuppGig(s): Owner of Make Workshop in NYCExcerpt from Craft Corps (Chapter 20): “VH: Do people from all over the country come to Make Workshop?DR: Actually, from all over the world
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Craft Corps Giveaway Day 18: Copy of Sew Everything Workshop!
Weekend update for cash for appliances rebates
Act fast—the time is right to get an appliance rebate. Based on reports from some states, accessing the Web site and/or phone system to reserve a cash for appliances rebate hasn't always been a pleasant experience, and in some states the rebates have gone fast.
Product Preview: HydroRight Dual Flush Converter
Dual-flush toilets are common around the world, in particular Europe and Australia, but these water-saving toilets are still just catching on in the U.S. Based on our latest review of toilets , performance could be contributing to the slow penetration.