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A Look at America's Laundry Divide: For Harmony at Home, Just Split it and Make Up!
The battle of the sexes rages on as the great Laundry Divide continues to pit men and women against each other in laundry rooms across America. Last August, GE's National Men Do Laundry month aired America's dirty laundry revealing that 89 percent of women across the country were still responsible for doing the age-old chore...
A Nonprofit Like No Other: Corporations with Surpluses Connected to Organizations in Need
Two semis of assorted groceries loaded for a delivery to food shelves, a bank of computers found for a job training center, warm clothing collected for hundreds of children in head start programs. Just a typical day at Hope for the City.
Ancient Epics Intrigue Modern Imaginations
The movie Troy, starring Brad Pitt and based on the epic poem "The Iliad" by Homer, scored big at the box office. Now another classic story is due to hit the big screen in July. Gilgamesh is the tale of a tyrannical Babylonian king and his adventures with his friend Enkidu.
Because Saving for a Rainy Day No Longer Works
With the vast majority of "401(k) generation" Americans destined to outlive their savings, is there a strategy that can turn the average worker's golden years platinum? Equity strategist Phil Dow has a new book that offers a common sense answer with an unusual name: "bulldog investing."
Blogging Has Arrived
Democratic candidate for President Howard Dean's race for the nomination has ended. But he may still have secured a place in history as the first presidential candidate to rely heavily on blogs.
Brides Forego Fine China, Say 'I Do' to Casual Luxury
Brides building their bridal registries today are thinking twice about china cabinet classics, turning instead to home items in which the luxury is a bit more casual.
Catch Prostate Cancer Early
Often times the difference between winning and losing is in the preparation. That's also true in my profession as a stock car driver. My NASCAR Nextel Cup team puts in a countless number of hours fine-tuning and analysis on my race car to eliminate any problems that could be obstacles to the team's success.
Consumer Reports Survey Rates Mental-Health Care Options for Depression and Anxiety
In one of the largest surveys of its kind, 3,079 Consumer Reports (CR) readers have rated the mental-health care they received for depression and anxiety. The survey results, plus CR's interviews with patients and experts, offer a compelling snapshot of how people fared given the mental-health care choices they made.
Corporate Travelers Seek out the Personal Touch at Bed & Breakfast Inns
Matt Gill spends at least part of most weeks on the road in his job as a consultant for a multi-national technology consulting company. But instead of checking into the nearest chain hotel, Gill seeks out local bed & breakfast inns as his home away from home.
Disneyland Wants Your Photo Memories for the 'Happiest Faces on Earth . . . A Disney Family Album'
Disneyland in Southern California, Walt Disney's original theme park, has been bringing families together in an atmosphere of fun and magic for nearly 50 years. Most of these happy times have been captured on film through the past five decades and are now cherished images in family photo albums the world over.
Does Your Child's School Need a Technology Update?
Raise your hand if you remember watching film reels in school. If you do, it's probably been a while since you were a student. Many of today's classrooms feature advanced audio-visual equipment such as large screen televisions, DVD players, and computers with flat panel monitors.
Five Steps to Solve Gripes and Conflicts
Do you struggle with solving gripes and conflicts in your relationships at home or at work? Have you been ridiculed or mistreated by a co-worker, boss, or colleague? When treated badly, do you feel frustration, anger, or resentment and try to avoid the other person?
For Most Americans, Giving Means Volunteering
If you think giving money is the best way to support a nonprofit you care about, think again. According to a national Thrivent Financial for Lutherans survey of 1,000 American adults, nearly twice as many people say it is more important to volunteer one's time than to give money to nonprofit groups.
Go Online to Find a Way to Give Back
Most people say they want to volunteer, and many Americans already do. But for some, the challenge with volunteering is not in the doing, but in the finding. Sure you want to get involved, but how do you find out where you are needed? Like so many other things these days, the best answer can be found on the Internet.
Helping Injured Workers Get Back on the Job Faster
Getting hurt on the job is the last thing most people think of when they head into work each morning, but it happens more often than you think. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there were 4.7 million workplace injuries and illnesses reported in 2002.
How to Get a Perfect Tan without the Risk of Skin Cancer
Americans enjoy their morning coffee, and more and more are choosing to have it on the rocks.
How to Protect Your Home from Pests
As the seasons change and temperatures get cooler, people aren't the only ones taking refuge inside. Right now, bugs of all shapes and sizes are trying to find their way into your home.
Illiteracy: A Hidden Problem
If you can read this, chances are you underestimate the problem of illiteracy and feel you don't know how to help. "Reading is the gateway to better jobs, higher pay, and a better quality of life," says Marsha Tait, senior vice president of ProLiteracy Worldwide.
Is Your Job Moving Overseas?
Outsourcing. You've heard the term on the news. You may have even lost a job because of it. In any case, the practice of outsourcing job functions has become a fixture in the American job landscape.
Job Hunting: It's Like a Job, Only Harder
For recent college graduates or professionals beginning a new job search, a job hunt can be an exhausting process. One of the reasons is that, according to the experts, to be successful in your job search, you have to "market" yourself, and many people just don't know how.
Keep That Showroom Shine
While most of us are far from experts on our car's inner workings, we do appreciate the technology behind it. From fuel injection to anti-lock brakes, innovations have come quite a way since the days of the Model T.
Kiss and Tell: Which Celebrity Would You Like to Get Kissably Close With?
The news is filled with celebrity hook-ups. Whether it's a surprise marriage between Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony or a steamy kiss between Madonna and Britney Spears -- celebrity romances, affairs and make-out sessions are regularly making headlines.
Moving Checklist - A Simple Plan for an Easy Move
A move generally takes 8 to 10 weeks in all, and with so many details to keep in mind -- packing, cleaning, setting up utilities -- it can be an overwhelming experience. But thorough planning is the key to an easy move.
Plan Your Attack on Gaps and Cracks
All the tiny leaks in a typical home -- outlets, door and window frames, exhaust fans, chimney dampers, pipe entrances, air ducts, and dryer vents -- can add up to a wide-open window.
Queen Latifah Hits a High Note for Charity
Emphasis on beauty -- both inner and outer -- will radiate more brightly than ever with the launch of CG Vibes: Music That Gives Back. The first-ever cosmetic record label features talented new and established artists on one CD while also providing entry forms to award a total of $50,000 to women who work to make the world more beautiful for others.
Tennis Tips from Andy Roddick
Andy Roddick can blaze a serve at over 150 MPH, but his true success is rooted in the fundamentals of the game. Whether you're a beginner just taking up the sport, or an occasional player looking to improve, here are a few winning tips from the tennis champion for new and returning players of all ages and abilities.
Volunteering: Big Business Takes It Seriously
What makes one company stand out from another in the community? These days, it is often not how much money the company makes or how it stands up to the competition, but the impact the organization has on its neighbors.
