LIVESTRONG-Planet Cancer Retreat

I don’t know about you, but it isn’t every weekend that I can say I sang my heart out to “Hey, Mickey” and “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” at an 80’s Prom Show revival, learned how to make a healthy smoothie, and painted what some might say is pretty decent landscape. Fortunately, because of my work at LIVE STRONG , I was able to do all of this and more last weekend in Boston, MA with an amazing group of young adult cancer survivors at a LIVE STRONG -Planet Cancer Retreat.

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LIVESTRONG-Planet Cancer Retreat

 FTC settlement bars Working Chemical Solutions from overstating insulation capability of PolyCell Chemical Additive insulation additive

Insulation can save you money on utility bills. The effectiveness of home insulation grows as the material's R-value —its resistance to heat flow —climbs. And the price of insulation typically rises as the R-value increases, so you want to be sure that you're getting the R-value you're paying for.

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FTC settlement bars Working Chemical Solutions from overstating insulation capability of PolyCell Chemical Additive insulation additive

 Last Minute Deals on Father’s Day Gifts – My Pole-ish Horseshoes

I would like to introduce you to “The Next Great American Outdoor Game”: MY POLE-ISH HORSESHOES (MPH) is a young adult game that provides friends and family with hours of outdoor competition and fun. MPH is the only Polish Horseshoes game that can be played on any outdoor surface andcomes with two poles that never need resetting

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Last Minute Deals on Father’s Day Gifts – My Pole-ish Horseshoes

 Inside Consumer Reports Test Labs: Antivibration devices for washing machines

The Steadywash is made to handle vibration. As part of our review of antivibration devices for washing machines, we tested the Steadywash “vibration isolation platform” as well as B.

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 During cash for appliances, find the best places to buy major appliances

A primary goal of the $300 million cash for appliances rebate program is to pull old inefficient dishwashers, heating and cooling equipment, refrigerators, washing machines, and other appliances off the grid and replace them with higher-efficiency qualifying models, saving you money and helping the environment. As we've been detailing in our cash for appliances coverage over the past year or so, you can take advantage of rebates that range from $50, say for a room air conditioner in California , to as much as $500, say for a gas condensing furnace in Colorado . Check out the status of the cash for appliances program in our post from earlier this week

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During cash for appliances, find the best places to buy major appliances

 Honor Dad: Donate and Share His Story

On June 20th we honor our fathers and grandfathers with a day all their own. This year we encourage you to show your support by donating to LIVE STRONG in honor or memory of your father or grandfather.

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Honor Dad: Donate and Share His Story

 Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts – Power55 by OmniMount

What man doesn’t want a big flat screen TV? But men that are also thoughtful fathers have to worry that a TV that’s resting on a media console could be tipped over by rambunctious children

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Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts – Power55 by OmniMount

 For soccer’s World Cup, add some international flair to your grilling menu

What’s on your grilling menu for the World Cup? The 2010 FIFA World Cup will kick off this Friday, with host nation South Africa taking on Mexico at 10 a.m. ET on ESPN

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For soccer’s World Cup, add some international flair to your grilling menu

 Before you start digging for a project on your property, make a call to 811

Calling 811 before digging takes places on your property could eliminate a call to 911. You call 911 in an emergency, ring up 411 for directory assistance, and dial 311 for municipal information and details on nonemergency services

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Before you start digging for a project on your property, make a call to 811

 Last Minute Deals on Father’s Day Gifts – Soap

It’s time to pamper the Father in your life! And it doesn’t take much! We know times are tough so here are some budget-friendly suggestions: Magic Senses One of the great Father’s Day last minute deals we found online is on the  Sandalwood Handcrafted Glycerin Soap  from Magic Senses. A very clean, woodsy and rich fragrance in a simple design from their Men’s Soap Collection. This would make the perfect, one-of-a-kind gift for the Father in your life: stylish, practical and beautifully fragranced! Handmade. Each bar weighs approximately 6 oz

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Last Minute Deals on Father’s Day Gifts – Soap

 LeapFrog’s Leapster Explorer Promotes Learning on the Go

Summer is almost here and if you are looking for a way for your kids to practice their skills in a fun way while keeping them entertained while traveling, LeapFrog’s newest device- Leapster Explorer ($69.99)- provides handheld learning experiences in a portable device designed for ages 4-9.

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 COX Communications’ 5th National Teen Summit on Internet Safety

If you have teens or tweens in your life, Blogalicious ‘ bLink wants to make sure that you are aware of this upcoming event on Tuesday, June 15 in Washington, DC and is extending the invitation to all local parents.

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COX Communications’ 5th National Teen Summit on Internet Safety

 By the Numbers: Cash for appliances rebate program boosts April shipments of major appliances

20 percent Year-over-year increase in shipments of dishwashers, dryers, freezers, ranges/ovens, refrigerators, and washing machines for April 2010, according to the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers , which attributes the upswing to the ongoing cash for appliances rebate program . “The state rebate programs, also known as 'cash for appliances,' have had a measurable, positive impact on the appliance industry,” said AHAM president Joseph M.

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 If you own a recalled Maytag dishwasher, should you have it repaired or get a rebate with the purchase of new model?

It might make financial sense to replace your recalled Maytag dishwasher than to get it repaired.

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If you own a recalled Maytag dishwasher, should you have it repaired or get a rebate with the purchase of new model?

 Riding Seattle in Honor and in Memory

By Kris Rhodes- LIVE STRONG Seattle Challenge Participant My immediate connection to cancer is that every member of my extended family (grandparents, parents, uncles, nieces, etc.) except my mother and sister have had skin cancer at some point.

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 Father’s Day – Perfect Gifts for All Dads

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20, 2010.  Choose the perfect gift for your Dads, Uncles, Grandpas and Father-in-laws with these Father’s Day gift ideas.  Hard to buy for that special guy?  Fear not, dear shopper, for we have selected these Father’s Day Presents to suit all dads from young to senior, with varied abilities and special interests.  No ties this year! Yippee! Best Fathers Day Gift Ideas   Vinturi Wine Aerator – All the rage in the wine world, these instant wine aerators serve as a portable decanter to ”open up” your wine, one glass at a time.  Just pour the wine out of the bottle, through the Vinturi, into your wine glass.  An absolute must for all wine enthusiasts, especially wine loving dads. See all Wine Gifts   Projection Clock w/Temp   – Dad will know EXACTLY what time you came in last night with this handy projection clock.  He’ll also know the day, month and temperature outside.  Smart daddy

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 Even if cash for appliances has closed where you live, you might still be able to find rebates

It pays to keep on looking for appliance rebates. In New Jersey, for instance, the ARRA Energy Star Appliance Rebate program has ended, but the state's Clean Energy Program recently instituted a $20 rebate for the purchase of a new Energy Star-qualified room air conditioner through August 31, 2010, with the rebate application and all required documentation postmarked by September 30, 2010.

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Even if cash for appliances has closed where you live, you might still be able to find rebates

 Claim Check: Can the Ove Glove Hot Surface Handler stand the heat?

Given the claim by its manufacturer that it can handle temperatures up to 540°F, we decided to subject the Ove Glove Hot Surface Handler to some high-temperature and flame-exposure tests. You'll have to read our review of the Ove Glove ($14 to $19) and watch the video here to see how well this high-tech pot holder made with Nomex and Kevlar worked

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Claim Check: Can the Ove Glove Hot Surface Handler stand the heat?

 Juan Pelota Ranch and The Mellow Classic

The Mellow Classic series began last fall when Lance Armstrong teamed up with Mellow Johnny’s to put on a world-class mountain biking race at his Juan Pelota Ranch. Lance himself took part last year (only to flat out a few miles into the race).

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Juan Pelota Ranch and The Mellow Classic

 Sarah McLachlan’s New Album Laws of Illusion Rocks! (w. giveaway)

I’ve been a fan of Sarah McLachlan ever since I heard her haunting voice coming from my housemate’s room as a grad student in Boston. I’ve watched her swing and sing during a performance at the historic all-female Lilith Fair with my best girl friends, sung to Sweet Surrender and Building a Mystery at the top of my lungs in my car more times than I can count, and played Ice Cream at our wedding

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Sarah McLachlan’s New Album Laws of Illusion Rocks! (w. giveaway)