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Author :: Blake Kritzberg  |
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| Article Title :: Wolves, Goats, Martyrs and War: a History of Valen |
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Wolves, Goats, Martyrs and War: a History of Valentine's Day
by: Blake Kritzberg
Valentines Day is one of the most enigmatic of holidays, having appeared in many forms. But all “Valentine’s Days” have drawn suspicion. In fact, after hundreds of years of attempted reform, Christian observance came to an end when the Catholic Church purged St. Valentine’s Day from its calendar in 1969.
Still, the holiday continues to inspire an annual avalanche of cards, not to mention the mass consumption of chocolates, flowers and sometimes, pricier presents. What do we commemorate when we celebrate Valentine’s Day?
- Running with the Wolves
If you’ve ever researched the history of Vale (read full article) |
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Author :: James H. Dimmitt |
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| Article Title :: Credit Help For Renters And Others On The Horizon |
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Credit Help For Renters And Others On The Horizon
by: James H. Dimmitt
Sue is a homeowner and pays her mortgage and other bills on time like a good credit consumer. Sue’s on-time mortgage payments are reflected in her credit score profiled by the three major credit bureaus; Equifax, Experian and Trans Union.
Joe on the other hand is a renter, who wants to buy his first home in the near future. He pays his rent on time every month as well as his phone and utility bills. Joe is also a good credit consumer but his on-time payments are not reflected in his credit profiles. Why? Because the major credit reporting agencies are not set up to track this type of payment and therefore th (read full article) |
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Author :: James H. Dimmitt |
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| Article Title :: “Anticipating” Your IRS Refund Can Cost You Plenty |
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“Anticipating” Your IRS Refund Can Cost You Plenty
by: James H. Dimmitt
While accountants are reaching for aspirin, millions of Americans are reaching for some fast cash this tax season. Unfortunately, those who reach for fast cash in the form of a “refund anticipation loan” are getting hit with interest rates and fees that are out of this world.
The tempting ads are plastered in newspapers and on television for “fast cash refunds”, “express refunds”, or “instant refunds.” The ads offer to get your refund in a day or two, or in some cases even instantly.
What is a “refund anticipation loan”? It’s a loan that borrows against your anticipated tax refund (read full article) |
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Author :: LeAnn R. Ralph |
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| Article Title :: Lost and Found (A Valentine's Day Story) |
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Lost and Found (A Valentine's Day Story)
by: LeAnn R. Ralph
I casually glanced down at my hand, but instead of a wedding ring and an engagement ring, there was only the narrow gold band.
"Randy!" I yelped. "My engagement ring is gone."
It was Valentine's Day, and my husband, Randy, and I were on our way from my niece's wedding, which had taken place in one town, to the reception, which was being held in another city about fifteen miles away.
If there hadn't been other cars behind us, I think my husband might have been tempted to slam on the brakes.
Of course, one of the things I have always admired about Randy is his ability to remain unruffled during a crisis. Like that time one w (read full article) |
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Author :: Susie Cortright |
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| Article Title :: True Romance for Couples with Kids: 10 Inexpensive |
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True Romance for Couples with Kids: 10 Inexpensive Ideas
by: Susie Cortright
Anyone can splurge on a formal dinner or a pricey bottle of perfume, but it takes creativity and forethought to be truly romantic.
The key lies in personalizing your celebration. Here are ten ideas to fuel your own creativity:
1. Empty a box of chocolates. Then cut out 50 to 100 hearts from lace doilies, construction paper, or fabric. On each cutout, record something about your mate that you love. Be specific, "The way you smell when you come to bed at night," "The way you take care of me when I’m sick," "Your recipe for pancakes"...
Fold the cutouts, place them in the chocolate box, and top (read full article) |
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Author :: LeAnn R. Ralph |
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| Article Title :: Valentine's Day — Where Did THAT Come From? |
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Valentine's Day — Where Did THAT Come From?
by: LeAnn R. Ralph
Just as soon as the stores put away their Christmas merchandise, out comes the Valentine’s Day items — even though Valentine’s is still more than six weeks away.
I don’t know why, but it always takes me by surprise to see Valentine’s Day merchandise so soon after Christmas.
I’ve always wondered where Valentine’s Day came from, and under those circumstances, a person could be forgiven for thinking it was invented to create more business when Christmas is over.
But no, after a little research, I discovered that Valentine’s is not a holiday that was “invented” by greeting card companies to sell more gr (read full article) |
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Author :: Larry Chamberlain |
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| Article Title :: How to Paint Your Cat |
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How to Paint Your Cat
by: Larry Chamberlain
Why paint your cat? After all cats are beautiful creatures if you want to appreciate the appearance of a feline, you look at the cat not at a painting.
Some of the reasons that you may want to paint your cat are:
To capture your pet at a particular age, in a particular pose, in a particular place. To have a permanent reminder of your companion when she has moved on to feline afterlife. To give as a gift to a fellow cat lover.
So you figure how hard can it be to turn out a pleasing semblance of your moggy? You are no Van Gough, but you know how to handle a paint brush. You have all the materials that you need in order to paint your cat, t (read full article) |
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Author :: Deborah Shelton |
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| Article Title :: Indoor Winter Fun |
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Indoor Winter Fun
by: Deborah Shelton
Tell the cold weather to take a hike, and get ready to have some fun!
* Winter Beach Party
Bring that fun-in-the-sun feeling into your home with a winter beach bash. Spread beach towels on the living room floor; wear your swimsuit and a pair of flippers (why not?); feast on hot dogs; make castles out of clay and play- dough; and don’t forget to take pictures!
* Winter Word Race
Challenge your friends and family to a race of the minds. Set a kitchen timer for one minute. When the time starts, write down as many winter-related words as you can think of. The winner gets a cup of hot cocoa and the chance to choose the next word race topic.
* Bal (read full article) |
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Author :: Jane Fulton |
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| Article Title :: Expand Your Child's Knowledge, Part 1 |
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Expand Your Child's Knowledge, Part 1
by: Jane Fulton
There are thousands of educational sites on the internet. There are also sites that will help prepare your children for high school. Not only are these sites fun, but they give primary childrenlearning skills that they can use through-out their school years and beyond.
To begin you, as the parent, should make a daily study plan of the subjects to be studied and when. This will organize the time your child spends on the computer.
There is a search engine, especially set-up for children: http://www.yahooligans.com There is also a page called, 'ask earl', where they can ask any question they would like. Earl will answer their qu (read full article) |
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Author :: Jane Fulton |
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| Article Title :: Expand Your Child's Knowledge, Part 2 |
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Expand Your Child's Knowledge, Part 2
by: Jane Fulton
Let's begin with primary school learning. Reading and storytelling are the keys for primary school children. One of the best sites for primary school children is: http://www.storybrooklane.org/index.jsp Here you will find picture stories, sing-alongs and other fun things to do. Click on a section header to open the link.
The Story Brook Lane website also provides a history of the site for both parents and children. You will find an email address, if you would like to contact the site administrators.
The stories are on screen, page by page. You will have to click on the 'continue' button to turn the page. Some of the storie (read full article) |
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