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Bye buy Black Friday- any deals left for you?

Louis L. posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 7:00 am
So you decided to stay in on Black Friday, instead of joining in the shopping frenzy, huh? And Cyber Monday came and went before you became one of the 4 million people per  minute shopping online?...
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Think about putting "spectacular marriage" on your Christmas list this year!

Louis L. posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 2:00 am
Spectacular? Oh, yes (I must be on a 'spectacular' kick...talked about spectacular, and eco-friendly Christmas decorations yesterday!) It sure is a powerful word, but no more so than the nega...
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A white Christmas is great, but how about a "green" Christmas?

Louis L. posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 2:00 am
Thanksgiving 2009 is one for the history books, now (Tom Turkey's breathing a sigh of relief!), so how about the festive holiday cheer in and around your house for Christmas? Time to get going, an...
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Happy Thanksgiving

Louis L. posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 2:00 am
We learn, at a very early age, to date Thanksgiving to 1621. Although this feast is considered by many to the very first Thanksgiving celebration, and "coming together" of the Pilgrims and surroundi...
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Your guide to all the naughty and nice of holiday dinners- but we'll start with Thanksgiving!

Louis L. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 2:00 am
I haven't talked yet this week about the annual start of "putting on a few pounds"- but it's not Thanksgiving Day yet- therefore, not too late! Thanksgiving Dinner is delicious- I'll be th...
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Over the river and through the woods- to YOUR house they come

Louis L. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 2:00 am
And your company's just called to tell you- hooray! They've been making great time on the road- almost to the outerbelt! YIKES. Good for them- lighter traffic. Not so great for you- time to g...
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If yelling has become your stand in for spanking, you need to read this.

Louis L. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 2:00 am
Parenting has changed a lot in the last few decades. These days it’s taboo for parents to hit or spank their children when they’ve been bad. However, social taboos don’t stop almost 90% of pa...
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10 tips for a fresh financial start

Louis L. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 2:00 am
The past is past.  Hit rough financial times?  It's understandable- you may be feeling pretty crummy right now.  But keeping yourself locked inside blame and despair- either directed at yoursel...
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How may bodies do we get in a life? Oh, yes- ONE. Let's keep it cancer free.

Louis L. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 2:00 am
Health care reform is a pretty tough issue that has everyone concerned these days. No matter your thoughts, your opinions- one thing we call all agree on is that anything we can do individually to mak...
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10 retirement mistakes you don't want to make.

Louis L. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 2:00 am
A few days ago, I touched on the challenges of interviewing for those over 50, and some newer perspectives to make that meeting a success. But being in the over 50 group, how about your retirement pla...
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Your children may be stressed. How to help them be stress-free.

Louis L. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 2:00 am
It's not exactly new news to us in this last year, or more, that adults are reporting sky-high levels of stress- even those who'd not felt high levels of anxiety previously. Home foreclosures,...
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Obama: Citizen of the World or President of U.S.?

Louis L. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 7:11 pm
A president of the U.S. wearing a Chairman Mao jacket? How insensitive can Obama be? Chairman Mao was a mass murderer who slaughtered millions of dissidents who went against the communist take over....
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If you're over 50 and interviewing, here's what you need to know.

Louis L. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 7:26 am
"I was fully qualified and it makes no sense." "They simply don't know how to hire." "They told me that I was overqualified." Randy Block, a seasoned career transition coach and consultant i...
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Eat Your way to Better Health, and without popping a pill

Louis L. posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 2:00 am
Your body can throw you for a loop at any time. You wake up with a sore throat on the day of your office Christmas party, a seafood-salad sandwich leaves you with grumbling indigestion, or you over...
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Post 9/11 Traumatic Stress Disorder Hits America

Louis L. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 12:18 pm
After America was attacked by Islamic extremists on September 11, 2001 I thought we understood we are up to our necks in a war on terrorism. After the terrifying collapse of New York's twin Trade...
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What's the difference between getting further into debt, and living a life of wealth? Not as much as you might think.

Louis L. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 2:00 am
Jean Chatzky is one woman who believes, even in the toughest economic times (as all of us are experiencing; some more than others) that anyone can prosper…if they possess key traits and abilities th...
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Veterans Day- it's an '11th hour save' of sorts- for every US citizen.

Louis L. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 2:00 am
Today is Veterans Day. First and foremost, thank you, from a nation that owes you much gratitude. Next (for us civilians!)- do you know the story behind the name, and the date of this day we pay tribu...
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Tired- again. But what's doing it might surprise you.

Louis L. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 2:00 am
Okay- yesterday was Monday. That's why your feet were dragging most of the day, right? Except today's Tuesday. Still feel like you could just totally zonk out on the spot (well, if you could p...
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How's your child's school year so far- drug free? Find out.

Louis L. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 2:00 am
As another school year is now not such a new thing, your family has probably settled into some routines and habits to keep things running smoothly for everyone- maybe you've got a daily, or we...
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Worried? Many of us are. Tired of it? You bet. Here's how to cope.

Louis L. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 2:00 am
Money worries...you're sick of it! We all are, to whatever degree: whether it's the stress of not enough of your own money, a family member's troubles, or simply feeling the heartache of s...
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Consumer Friendly Businesses in an Unfriendly Recession

Louis L. posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 2:43 pm
Yesterday I shared an experience I had wit the banking conglomerate Bank of America. Now I wonder, "Will it cause Bank of America to change their policies? Will I get a call from a B of A executive a...
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Bank of America: Bank of Arrogance

Louis L. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 11:17 am
Bank of America CEO and President Kenneth Lewis proudly claims, ""Bank of America helps build strong communities by creating opportunities for people — including customers, shareholders and associat...
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Me? A liar? Could be- here's the truth.

Louis L. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 2:00 am
Most of us say we value the truth. And sure enough, telling the truth is one of the first lessons parents work to instill in their young ones. Time and time again, public-opinion polls show that hone...
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All the single ladies? All the single men, too. Lots of singles- but do they want to stay that way?

Louis L. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 2:00 am
Attention singles. If you feel like you can’t find someone who wants to settle down, you’re right! According to experts, single folks are now in the majority. 51% of the households in America ar...
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7 steps to take this month in your job search

Louis L. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 2:00 am
Maybe it's a little extra income for the holidays you're looking for, or maybe you fell prey to an economic driven layoff from your old job. It might be a case of kids well on their own way, a...
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Parenting lessons every father should know...and practice.

Louis L. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 2:00 am
Fathering your children is the most important thing you’ll ever do in this lifetime. Sometimes the role of the father is downplayed, but the statistics are endless: kids who grow up without a fat...
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Trick your teen? The treat you'll find is better communication.

Louis L. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 2:00 am
It’s a fact: teens trick their parents from time to time. Experts say it’s normal for teens to stretch rules, take risks and try out some trickery (just think back to when you were a teen- go ahea...
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Put a patch on what ails your car- you can, you know, all on your own!

Louis L. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 2:00 am
So you've decided to hang on to your car, and get every single mile out of you can. Good for you- but it's going to cost you! Relax- probably not as much as if you decided to buy a new car, bu...
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Flu season DON'Ts, and some delicious DOs, too!

Louis L. posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 2:00 am
Flu season isn't just looming...it's here, and all the headlines are screaming about swine flu – or H1N1. In fact, experts say it could get worse very soon- they're looking for spread ...
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Tweet, tweet. Sounds pretty harmless...but maybe not.

Louis L. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 2:00 am
It's advice we've been getting much more of in the last decade- be careful what you send in an email. But today's advice has basically foregone email- now we're told to watch our tweet...
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Re-finance? Save money.

Louis L. posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 2:00 am
Mortgage rates have gone down again, and there are many folks interested, again, in re-financing their current rate. Are you one of them? Maybe you should be. I've got some quick tips here from Wa...
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Think Winter's just for snow sports? Saying "I do" could be just the sport for you.

Louis L. posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 2:00 am
The thing is, once a couple has made promises to one another for a life made together, in the end, it really doesn't matter where, does it? Well, of course, it does, to some degree. Couples have v...
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Your ultimate health checklist

Louis L. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 11:28 pm
Everything you need to know in 10 steps?  We're big fans of Dr. Oz on the radio show, and his ultimate health checklist is bound to get you thinking!  Dr. Oz says that the first key is to find t...
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Clearing out your car, your computer, and then your garage. Un-cluttering, Part Two.

Louis L. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 2:00 am
We talked about a lot couple of weeks back about the things in our homes that are overwhelming our lives, and Andrew Mellen, an Oprah contributor, mapped out a plan to use, discard, or donate (see Oct...
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Is honesty the best policy- when it comes to making a mistake at work?

Louis L. posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 2:00 am
Uh-oh. Friday afternoon came, and you realized- too late- an important piece of information that should have been included in a report that your boss is giving today. Wow- what to do? Well, first, ta...
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A diet to jazz your brain!

Louis L. posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 2:00 am
So, guess what? I'm on 'The DASH Diet'. “Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.” Salt, sugar, and red meat eaten only occasionally. It's a high fiber diet. The latest study: ...
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Finding the right job for you

Louis L. posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 2:00 am
Are you telling yourself that a job just doesn't exist for you right now- you've been trying, for crying out loud, and nothing. Zip. But deep down inside, you know you have to keep  trying t...
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On the outs with your friend? Here's how to mend a tattered friendship.

Louis L. posted an article on - Oct 14, 2009, 2:00 am
Kids, spouses, jobs, an economic recession creating job losses (maybe your own), rising health care costs...it's been a pretty tough world out there lately, and you may notice current situations t...
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Why it's so important for us to forgive, and 4 steps to get there.

Louis L. posted an article on - Oct 13, 2009, 2:00 am
Yes, yes, we are all unique individuals. But, boy, sometimes our habits and ways of thinking are just plain old human tendency. Say you were practically run off the road this morning by a rude, nearly...
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12 ways to unclutter your life

Louis L. posted an article on - Oct 12, 2009, 2:00 am
Think of this scenario: If your house were burning and your family, pets, and purse or wallet were already out of harm's way, what else would you want to save? Probably not the blender that only...
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Keep your job search UP, in an economy that's DOWN.

Louis L. posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 2:00 am
Remember back when you were still in school? Your career? Well, easy enough- there's a job just about anywhere you looked! And if, for whatever reason, you didn't like the job; they didn'...
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The biggest myths about swine flu- you need to hear these.

Louis L. posted an article on - Oct 8, 2009, 2:00 am
It's a pandemic!  That sounded scary enough this past Spring, didn't it?  And health officials told us we'd really be in for it come our regular cold and flu season, didn't they?  S...
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Foods to give you a boost- in many ways!

Louis L. posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 2:00 am
Between managing your career, spending time with your family and taking care of yourself, it's no wonder many of us are feeling stress- a lot of it!- these days.  Stress is nasty, friend- it t...
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ADHD & ADD- some facts you may not know, and should.

Louis L. posted an article on - Oct 6, 2009, 2:00 am
"He is just squirrely all the time!" "My daughter's really struggling with schoolwork- homework, especially!" "Why is is so hard for my child to remember"...(fill in the blank here- children with ...
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Does your relationship need a tune-up?

Louis L. posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 2:00 am
Just like our reliable cars that get us where we need to go, day after day, sometimes our relationships are in need of a tune-up, too.  Novelist Aldous Huxley once wrote, "There's only one corner...
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It's time to pick ourselves up. And the first step is to eliminate our own negative self-talk.

Louis L. posted an article on - Oct 2, 2009, 2:00 am
Be very choosy with your precious thoughts; your life is shaped by them.  In fact, long before psychology came around, spiritual leaders taught that thoughts determine your feelings and your feeling...
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Overlooked signs of cancer that I don't want YOU to overlook.

Louis L. posted an article on - Oct 1, 2009, 2:00 am
Look, I don’t want to put the fear of cancer in you, but some warning signs are often overlooked. As reported in recent months, more people than ever are avoiding going to the doctor for check-ups,...
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Think your way to a better life

Louis L. posted an article on - Sep 30, 2009, 2:00 am
Way back in the 1960s, when everything was brand-new, the Beatles introduced Maharishi Mahesh Yogi to national television audiences in American and the UK. The Maharishi came to the West with the Be...
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It's not pleasant to think about, but what would happen...

Louis L. posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 2:00 am
It's not pleasant to think about, but what would happen if you became injured, or too ill to make your own decisions?  Would those now fall into the hands someone you trust implicitly, or a legal...
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Ready for October? Here's our challenge!

Louis L. posted an article on - Sep 28, 2009, 2:00 am
Summertime has passed- we're settling into our newfound Autumn, aren't we? September is nearly gone! October is just around the corner- Thursday!- and with the beginning of October, I've g...
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