A (Reluctant) Suggested List Of Self-Help Psychology Books
Posted by erick99, Jun 02, 2012
I say reluctant because most self-help psychology books are pretty much crap.  The author has often simply found something that worked for him/her and believe that whatever they did can be...
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The Most Consumed Foods In the U.S.
Posted by erick99, Jun 02, 2012
This list probably says something about our society though I don't know if it's good or bad.  It is interesting if nothing else.  These are not the most popular foods but, rather, the...
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Beat the summer heat with these refreshing ice drinks
Posted by lilywow, May 30, 2012
     Sparkling Peach Punch (Serves 6)    1 cup of water   1/3 cups of sugar  1/2 Can (3.29 ounce) of peach slices in light syrup 1 can (11.3...
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A Few Interesting Firsts In Personal Computing History
Posted by erick99, May 24, 2012
Things we hold in our hand and use so easily almost always started as a prototype in a lab or research facility.  They are usually quite large, crudely wired, but served the purpose of seeing if...
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Tip: Freezing Vegetables!
Posted by supercouponingmo, May 16, 2012
When you see vegetables on sale, buy extra and chop them up. Put them into a ziptop bag and then when you need them they are all ready for you. You can freeze peppers, celery, onions, asparagus,...
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FOUR IMPORTANT TIPS FOR SIGNING UP FOR OFFERS!
Posted by supercouponingmo, May 16, 2012
1. If you do not want to have your personal e-mail box filled up with coupons, offers, surveys, etc. create a separate e-mail address for just that.  Some people even take it a step further and...
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Use your credit card when vacationing in a foreign country
Posted by lilywow, May 14, 2012
I just got back from Mexico on May 11, 2012. I bought a few things and charged it on my credit card. Here are some of my savings from currency exchange    This is a receipt...
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Gadgets Of The Expensive Kind: Part 1
Posted by erick99, May 12, 2012
Nobody loves gadgets more than I do.  Were I wealthy I would need a large facility just to store them.  But, I am not wealthy. I know I'm not wealthy because I don't own any of the gadgets...
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The Meanings Of The Colors Of Roses
Posted by erick99, May 12, 2012
I love to send roses, especially at the times my sweetheart least expects them.  Until a few years ago, I had no idea that there were meanings attached to the colors of roses.  I don't know...
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Mother's Day or Any Day...Great Gift Ideas for Gals
Posted by VirginiaPeanuts, May 11, 2012
I told my husband all I want for Mother's Day is one weekend day each month for me to just go do something alone or with friends for the day. We don't have a lot of disposable money so I'd probably...
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Electric Cars: What Could You Buy Now?
Posted by erick99, May 09, 2012
I'm not that impressed with hybrids as they seem too much of a half-way measure and the cool-gadget factor just isn't there for me.  But, actual electric cars - vehicles that are always driven...
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dealspl.us - We're All About Community!
Posted by JessNYCA, May 08, 2012
Here at dealspl.us, we’re all about community -- online and off!  We’d like to share a little bit about what we’ve been doing for the dealspl.us community, our local community, and...
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Life Can Be Hard-Dealing With Difficult People
Posted by branie, May 06, 2012
Very true statement. If you come across someone who has set out to ruin your day,  remember this saying and walk away for a truly better day. Sometimes no matter how hard you try someone may...
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Gadget Update ~ New & Interesting
Posted by erick99, May 06, 2012
I am a huge fan of gadgets.  I have all sorts of electronic gadgets in a cabinet at home with many of them sorted into a plastic five drawer container within the cabinet.  I've bought...
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What Would A Medical Procedure Cost Without Insurance?
Posted by erick99, May 04, 2012
I've not had medical insurance for about four years.  I often try to determine what a procedure might cost and I find it's not easy to get a straight answer from a medical practice or even an...
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Is College Necessary?
Posted by VirginiaPeanuts, May 04, 2012
My husband and I were talking about starting a College Fund for our kids the other day. I was worried we wouldn't be able to afford it, the way tuition has been rising. My husband thought about it...
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A Brief Explanation Of Telescopes
Posted by erick99, May 03, 2012
Spring, Summer, and Fall are all great times for using a telescope.  I don't particularly like the winter as it's just too cold for me.  I've seen some deals for telescopes on DP and even a...
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What Are Free People Coupons?
Posted by zoneric, May 03, 2012
Free people coupons can you get special discounts on certain products. There are many sites that offer these types of coupons to attract people to buy from their sites. With these free people...
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How Much For The Ingredients?
Posted by zoneric, May 03, 2012
People always try new dishes and new types of foods and the easiest way to find the recipes is to search them online. If you want to try the beef Wellington from Jamie Oliver you can type beef...
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First Beginnings
Posted by shimisi, May 02, 2012
  The first locations of Walmart, Kohl’s, Target and Kmart all opened 50 years ago.    Walmart founder Sam Walton began his retail career by working at a J.C. Penney store in 1940....
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