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Living a full life, despite Alzheimer’s
Posted by Granemor101 35 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
9 Tax Breaks Set to Expire This Weekend
Posted by Granemor101 39 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- While Congress extended the Bush tax cuts through 2012, several popular temporary tax breaks, which have become known as "the extenders," are set to expire Dec. 31.
Don't fret, you'll still be able to use these deductions on your 2011 return, but this will be the last time unless Congress acts to extend these benefits. The following nine tax breaks will disappear on New
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How To Return Holiday Gifts Without Hassle
Posted by Granemor101 51 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
BOSTON (MainStreet) -- Holiday returns seem like such an easy task until you're the poor sap at the customer service desk trying to explain why you opened the box for a $249 iPod you didn't want.
Returning unwanted gifts is still as common a post-holiday tradition as leaving Christmas lights up until the snow thaws or hitting the elliptical machine to work off a few dozen cookies. A Consumer Rep
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Perfect ending: Chiefs shock Rodgers, Packers
Posted by Granemor101 52 days ago (http://sports.espn.go.com)
The Green Bay Packers' perfect season came to a crashing halt on Sunday against the beleaguered Kansas City Chiefs, who rallied behind interim coach Romeo Crennel and new quarterback Kyle Orton to a shocking 19-14 victory.
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Technical gaffe cuts off Giller winner’s speech
Posted by Granemor101 85 days ago (http://www.thestar.com)
At 10 p.m., the Giller Award show came to an abrupt end as author Esi Edugyan was giving her thank-you speech.
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7 on-the-spot relaxation techniques
Posted by Granemor101 97 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
The secret to riding the stress wave and coming out relaxed on the other side is a little mind over matter.
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It’s tough to fight zombies without guns
Posted by Granemor101 120 days ago (http://www.thestar.com)
It sounds like some prop person’s head is going to roll after weapons being used for the latest Brad Pitt movie were seized by a Budapest SWAT team.
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Ochocinco hits books, silent on Bruschi talk
Posted by Granemor101 144 days ago (http://espn.go.com)
New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco wouldn't comment on Tedy Bruschi's critical comments.
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Margot Kidder arrested at White House rally against pipeline
Posted by Granemor101 169 days ago (http://www.thestar.com)
Canadian actress Margot Kidder is among the latest slate of environmental protesters to be arrested outside the White House.
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Why quitting smoking can make you sad
Posted by Granemor101 188 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
The CAMH study opens up new ways of possibly treating quitting smoking and clinical depression in heavy smokers.
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Kennedys series grabs 10 Emmy noms
Posted by Granemor101 208 days ago (http://www.thestar.com)
It was sweet vindication for the producers of the controversial miniseries after the U.S. History Channel dropped plans to broadcast the series.
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Analysis: Get an update on Obama's promises on gun control
Posted by Granemor101 233 days ago (http://www.chron.com)#Winning: Canadian ditches Charlie Sheen internship for Ryan Seacrest
Posted by Granemor101 246 days ago (http://www.thestar.com)
Phil Pallen, one of two Canadians left vying for the Charlie Sheen internship, has decided to forgo Sheen for an opportunity with Ryan Seacrest.
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Harris County leaders consider privatizing the jail
Posted by Granemor101 294 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
Harris County Commissioners Court today will consider a proposal to study privatizing Harris County Jail, the state's largest lockup with nearly 10,000 inmates.
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X Games icon Travis Pastrana headed to NASCAR in 2011
Posted by Granemor101 454 days ago (http://sports.espn.go.com)
Travis Pastrana is headed to NASCAR, both as a driver and team owner, multiple sources close to Pastrana confirmed.
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Weak recovery keeps inflation well in check
Posted by Granemor101 508 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
WASHINGTON — Consumer prices posted a small rise in August, but outside of a big jump in volatile gasoline prices, inflation was essentially flat. Consumer prices edged up 0.3 percent in August, matching the July increase, the Labor Department said Friday. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, showed no increase in August.
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Former Indianapolis 500 champion Jacques Villeneuve to make NASCAR bid
Posted by Granemor101 572 days ago (http://sports.espn.go.com)
Former Indianapolis 500 champion and Formula One star Jacques Villeneuve is heading back to the Brickyard.
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Mark Brunell to seek bankruptcy, former Pro Bowler says
Posted by Granemor101 593 days ago (http://sports.espn.go.com)
Mark Brunell planned to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Friday, the apparent result of a string of failed real estate investments.
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Primaries: California Dem icons face big-money challenges
Posted by Granemor101 609 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
LOS ANGELES — California Republicans took an historic step Tuesday by nominating two wealthy businesswomen to challenge Democratic icons for governor and U.S. Senate, setting in motion an election season of big-money campaigns and high-stakes in the nation's most populous state.
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The Beauties finally admit it: they’re a real band
Posted by Granemor101 623 days ago (http://www.thestar.com)
The Beauties had to figure out who they were before they recorded an album, went out on tour and engaged in actual band-like behaviour
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Scam alert issued on new national health care law
Posted by Granemor101 673 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
Some of the hustlers are going door to door claiming there's a limited open-enrollment period to buy health insurance now.
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Champagne can be good for you: study
Posted by Granemor101 785 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
Champagne can be good for your heart, a new British study reveals.
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Hatching babies: Our black market in human eggs
Posted by Granemor101 809 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
The minute hand has just ticked past 11 a.m. Thea glances at her cellphone, then at the door leading into the busy coffee shop. A woman enters, but not the right one.
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Joey Porter on Tom Brady: 'He got his own rules'
Posted by Granemor101 824 days ago (http://sports.espn.go.com)
Joey Porter, never shy with an opinion, thinks that Tom Brady has an extra advantage every week: his own special set of rules.
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Houston mayoral finalists Parker, Locke return to campaign
Posted by Granemor101 826 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
Both have been aggressively working the phones this morning in an effort to woo potential newcomers to their campaigns, thank supporters and raise money for what many expect will be a hard-fought contest.
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