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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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Don't have an hour to spend working out every day? That's okay.

Louis L. posted an article on - Sep 25, 2009, 2:00 am
Could this be your thinking? 1) Only epic workouts produce results, 2) you simply do not have time for epic, hour long or more workouts in any week you can imagine, and 3) the result is, you're ju...
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Get every thread out of your clothes!

Louis L. posted an article on - Sep 24, 2009, 2:00 am
Remember when your mom, or maybe your grandma made clothes for the family?  Really!  Complete with tissue folded up in a pattern envelope, finding the suitable fabric, and the seamstress hunkered ov...
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Three things to consider before telling a secret.

Louis L. posted an article on - Sep 23, 2009, 2:00 am
Come closer...closer...I've got a secret.  Well, that's not good, is it? Most of us were raised thinking secrets were bad things - but not always. Sometimes it’s a good idea to play your ...
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How to be spiritual every single day. And no, you don't have to go somewhere to do it.

Louis L. posted an article on - Sep 22, 2009, 2:00 am
Spirituality- it's not just for Sundays anymore. Have you thought about yours lately? Your level of spirituality can play an important role in each and every aspect of your life- your job, your jo...
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Ladies- when you should fight off an attacker, and tips to keep you safe when you're driving

Louis L. posted an article on - Sep 21, 2009, 2:00 am
All motorists need to be careful on the highway, but female drivers of all ages, unfortunately, have to be doubly vigilant to avoid becoming victims of crimes while driving, including carjacking, ...
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Who Do You Call When You're in Trouble?

Louis L. posted an article on - Sep 19, 2009, 7:53 pm
No matter who you are-religious or non-religious-you call on someone when your life has hit bottom. We call friends, family or seek solace in a deep need for silence. Sometimes when I'm hurting,...
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Hackers are becoming stronger- keep yourself protected with stronger passwords

Louis L. posted an article on - Sep 18, 2009, 2:00 am
Keeping yourself protected online becomes a larger issue year by year, as hackers who want to steal your identity seem to stay ahead of the game in coming up with new ways to do it! Put that against ...
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Knock these bad work habits out of your office ballpark now!

Louis L. posted an article on - Sep 17, 2009, 2:00 am
Experts say that it takes 21 days to break a habit.  Workplace habits? They might be a little longer.  You've been spending an awful long time at the office building them up- now it's time t...
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The ABC's of finding a dentist, and some of the secrets you need to know to have you paying less at your next check-up!

Louis L. posted an article on - Sep 16, 2009, 2:00 am
These days, it’s more important than ever to see a dentist. That’s because whenever the economy slows down, people tend to eat more cheap junk food – which leads to more cavities. Dentists ar...
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What makes these three money-saving tips so amazing? They're "no-brainer" ideas!

Louis L. posted an article on - Sep 15, 2009, 2:00 am
At any time in history, no matter what the current state of the economy, no matter what the current trends, no matter what the unemployment rate is or where interest rates hover, some money-saving ide...
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Break the procrastination cycle- for good.

Louis L. posted an article on - Sep 14, 2009, 2:00 am
Ah...the fine art of rationalization of our procrastination.  Way too many of us are way too good at it!  Maybe you tell yourself you perform better under pressure. Or that the work you do when y...
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Speed Clean the Healthy Way

Louis L. posted an article on - Sep 11, 2009, 2:00 am
Who isn't interested in having a clean, tidy, fresh-smelling house?  But hearing that the wrong cleaning methods can exacerbate allergies (even cause them) or asthma, or possibly spread disease-c...
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Feeling a little too crowded in "your space"?

Louis L. posted an article on - Sep 10, 2009, 2:00 am
Feel like you're running out of space for all your stuff? LifeOrganizers.com is behind these 10 simple ideas for using your space more effectively.  1. INSUFFICIENT OR INEFFECTIVE? Do you hav...
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An EASY plan to lose weight. Too good to be true, right? Maybe not this time!

Louis L. posted an article on - Sep 9, 2009, 2:00 am
Dr. Mehmet Oz, a frequent contributor to The Oprah Winfrey Show, and soon to be host of his own television series, The Dr. Oz Show, has some secrets from his best selling book with friend and co-autho...
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30 tips for your Green Home Guide- simple and painless!

Louis L. posted an article on - Sep 8, 2009, 2:00 am
Have you noticed?  Going green can sometimes cost you a lot of green!  But not always, so it's pretty cool to find some easy-to-go-green ideas from Whole Living that could have you stashing away...
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Labor Day- facts to share

Louis L. posted an article on - Sep 7, 2009, 2:00 am
Today is Labor Day.  It's a day to commemorate an end of Summer, a beginning of another school year, and if you've got a parade, a picnic or a festival lined up today- Hooray!  It is, also, ...
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It's gonna cost how much? Parents of college age kids- saying that a lot these days?

Louis L. posted an article on - Sep 4, 2009, 2:00 am
Neither college students, nor the families they leave behind need to subsist on Top Ramen noodles for the next four years (ok, maybe five), but every student and family can trim college expenses, and ...
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Hang on...am I younger now??

Louis L. posted an article on - Sep 3, 2009, 2:00 am
... g of omega-3s.In 1 Year You Can ... Improve Your Vision Lutein, a natural plant pigment known as a carotenoid, concentrates in the retina and lens to protect and strengthen your eyes. "Lutei...
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Think there's no way to create your own emergency fund? Could be time for you to simply "re-think" your options!

Louis L. posted an article on - Sep 2, 2009, 2:00 am
Got low earnings and no financial cushion?  Can't spare hundreds of dollars a month? Join the club. And find out for yourself that you can nickel-and-dime your way into a comfortable cash cushion...
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Your game plan for car shopping

Louis L. posted an article on - Sep 1, 2009, 2:00 am
To buy, or not to buy...a car.  Is that your question?  Well, there are many reasons to hang on to "old reliable", we've talked about this before, but maybe, just maybe the time is right.  Cas...
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New Uses for Old Things- that will save you some time, too!

Louis L. posted an article on - Aug 31, 2009, 2:00 am
Pretty cool to get some new, or "Oh!  Hadn't thought of that!" use from things you probably already have at home, and save yourself a little time in your day, too!  Real Simple shines the light,...
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