Delivering Happiness to Survivors

Listen as Jenn Lim and Tony Hiesh, author of the book “Delivering Happiness” and CEO of Zappos , interview cancer survivor Lily about her cancer experience. Livestrong – Interview with Lily from Glenn McElhose on Vimeo

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Delivering Happiness to Survivors

 Forum Friday: Hot topics on gas grills and outdoor cooking

With grilling season under way and our live Facebook chat on outdoor cooking scheduled for May 26, it's a good time to check out the hottest topics in our grilling forum . Up-front price or long-term value : Several commenters feel one manufacturer's liberal replacement-part policy might justify the higher cost of its grills. Napoleon or Weber grills : When one commenter spotted a high-end Napoleon infrared grill marked down to nearly the price of a Weber Genesis grill, it sparked a discussion of the brands and their cooking technologies

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 Hawaii and Montana next states to dole out cash for appliances rebates; programs start May 24

On May 24, 1935, the first night game in Major League Baseball was played, with the Cincinnati Reds hosting and beating the Philadelphia Phillies, 2-1, at Crosley Field. Seventy-five years to the day later, the lights will turn on for the cash for appliances rebate programs in Hawaii and Montana, bringing to 52 the number of cash for appliances programs to have opened. Hawaii residents can take advantage of $2 million in mail-in rebates being offered by Hawaii Energy (covering Hawaii, Lanai, Oahu, Maui, and Molokai) and Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (Kauai) through the state's Trade Up for Cool Cash program

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Hawaii and Montana next states to dole out cash for appliances rebates; programs start May 24

 Day Five: Tour of California

Watch as LIVE STRONG ’s roving reporter, Chris Brewer, checks out the LIVE STRONG shop, collects signatures for the California Cancer Research Act and gets 500 people to yell “I Ride For LIVE STRONG “.

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 Tip of the Day: Resist the urge to buy a Cool Surge portable air cooler

The Cool Surge being tested in our lab. If you live in a warmer part of the country, you might have already started seeing ads for the Cool Surge portable air cooler . Those of you in areas where the weather hasn't yet heated up, don't sweat it

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 By the Numbers: California expands lists of refrigerators and washers eligible for cash for appliances rebates

30 & 42 Number of refrigerators and washers, respectively, that the California Energy Commission added yesterday to the list of models eligible for cash for appliances rebates, bringing the total to more than 100 refrigerators and 250 washing machines; 300 room air conditioners are also eligible for a rebate. Here's where to find all eligible products in California

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By the Numbers: California expands lists of refrigerators and washers eligible for cash for appliances rebates

 Talk about grills and grilling during our May 26 Live From the Labs video chat on Facebook

Grilling season traditionally gets in to full swing on Memorial Day—Monday, May 31, this year. In advance of the holiday, we're holding a Live From the Labs Facebook video chat on May 26, at 12:30 p.m. ET, during which our you can get answers to your questions about choosing a grill, outdoor cooking, and food safety

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Talk about grills and grilling during our May 26 Live From the Labs video chat on Facebook

 Weekend Project: Straighten the fin combs on your air conditioner

Don't damage the fins when cleaning your A/C. While you can do some basic things to keep a central-air-conditioning system in good working order, we recommend you get a professional tune-up—with or without these financial incentives —each cooling season.

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 Philips EnduraLED and Osram Sylvania Ultra A-line LED bulbs are designed to replace 60-watt incandescents

The 12-watt Philips EnduraLED lightbulb. Lightbulbs have been around for 130 years, but the ideal bulb has never existed. Incandescent lightbulbs, for example, are inexpensive but use a lot of electricity and have a relatively short life span of 1,000 hours or less (some floodlights will last up to 2,000 hours).

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Philips EnduraLED and Osram Sylvania Ultra A-line LED bulbs are designed to replace 60-watt incandescents

 FamilyLink and WorldVitalRecords Rated in Top 50 Most Popular Genealogy Websites

ProGenealogists has announced the 50 most popular genealogy websites for the first quarter of 2010. The top 50’s popularity is based on measurements from four ranking companies

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 Prevent the Summer Slide with Hands on Science and Summer Reading Programs

With May here, it seems like summer is truly around the corner. Some of us breathe a sigh of relief while others clamor for things to keep their kids busy or try to strike a nice balance between the two.

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 Travel Essentials for All Ages

Everyone deserves a vacation!  But admit it .

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 Learning on the Go: Teaching Map Reading Skills While Traveling

After spending a gorgeous weekend in New York City with our favorite plastic laminated fold out map , I was reminded that despite living in a high tech age where GPS navigating with technology is becoming more and more common, a child’s natural interest in maps provides a wonderful opportunity to reinforce spatial skills, math, and geography.

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 Tip of the Day: Cut cooling costs with ceiling fans

Become a fan of ceiling fans to save some money. Since they use only 75 watts on average, according to the GE Home Appliance Energy Use tool , ceiling fans can help you keep cool this summer without boosting your utility bills.

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 Tech Savvy Guest: Travel the World Virtually with ProjectExplorer.org

One of the most powerful things about the world wide web is the way it brings information from all over the globe into our home. I can look up the weather in Cannes, find pictures of the erupting volcano in Iceland for Little Miss Techie, and take a virtual field trip to Egypt to show our kids where their grandparents just traveled.

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Tech Savvy Guest: Travel the World Virtually with ProjectExplorer.org

 Fun Gift Ideas for May

When you’re looking for an excuse to shower loved ones with unexpected gifts, consider the monthly celebrations and observances that take place in the month of May. From gift baskets filled with sunscreen for Skin Cancer Awareness Month to glitzy jewelry for your daughter attending the prom, May is a month full of gift-giving potential.

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 How to Help Graduates with Practical Gifts

Give Your Graduate Another Reason to Celebrate (Photo Courtesy of CarbonNYC) Graduating is a big deal. Whether it’s from high school or college, rewarding the hardworking graduates in your life with a gift is a great gesture.

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 Lovable Ralph S. Mouse Comes Alive in Runaway Ralph DVD (w. giveaway)

I loved Beverly Cleary’s books as a child and have passed on my love of her iconic stories to Little Miss Techie and have recently enjoyed watching Runaway Ralph ($14.95), a newly remastered DVD featuring the beloved mouse who comes to life through this live action DVD.

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Lovable Ralph S. Mouse Comes Alive in Runaway Ralph DVD (w. giveaway)

 I Love to Create: Craft Corps Virtual Exhibit Submissions Wanted!

Over the past few days I worked on making a fabric collage in honor of Craft Corps and all of the amazing people I’ve gotten to chat with (for the book) or read about (on the website). I knew the focal point would be the call-to-action, stenciled logo to represent the project itself but I wanted to overall piece to reflect at least a little of my story in creating Craft Corps.

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 Healing Relief for Common Skin Problems

Rashy, itching, peeling, bumpy, burning, red, dry, scaly, scabby skin.  If you have any of these, you can bet there is a product to soothe or heal it.  Proper skin care can mean the difference between a good day and a very painful one.  Here are links to products that we hope will bring you blissfully fast healing relief from eczema, fungal infections, diaper dermatitis, sunburns and more: Remedies for Common Skin Problems Eczema is very common and there are several medical grade and OTC skin care eczema remedies on the market.  Eczema is a family of skin conditions but is generally described as inflammation or dermatitis of the upper layers of the skin.  It can be found in adults or children and it is not contagious.  Eczema is characterized by itchy, red, dry skin on the face, hands, feet, elbows, knees or arms.  Fungal Infections – Most superficial fungal infections such as athlete’s foot, jock itch, yeast infections and ringworm can be cured with topical antifungal medication placed directly on the affected area.  Fungal infections are very common and grow best in warm moist environments so be careful and stay dry!  Symptoms range from peeling, scaling redness to itching and burning and/or blisters and sores. Check with your doc if you’re not sure what you have.  See all Antifungals Diaper Dermatitis (Diaper Rash) or other itchy skin irritations caused by moisture can be soothed, prevented and even cured with the help of incontinence washes , perineal cleansers and moisture barrier creams. Diabetic Skin Care  is important for people with diabetes because of the potential for a variety of skin conditions .  Awareness is also key because reduced circulation and nerve sensitivity can make it hard to identify skin problems as they arise.  Moisturizers are also important for those with diabetes because high blood glucose results in loss of fluid in the body.  Dehydration can quickly lead to dry skin which can crack and invite nasty germs in, causing  infections.  Out of control infections can result in terrible problems including amputation.  All preventable with daily skin care! See all Diabetic Skin Care Products See all Diabetic Supplies Dry Skin prevention and correction can be managed with daily moisturizers .  Rub lotion into damp skin after every bath or shower to seal in moisture and ensure great looking skin all year long.

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