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Chickens Bought at Farmers’ Markets Harbor Salmonella and Other Harmful Bacteria

Chickens Bought at Farmers’ Markets Harbor Salmonella and Other Harmful Bacteria

Catherine Nettles Cutter, PhD | June 23, 2014

The week I spent in the hospital fighting food poisoning ranks among the worst weeks of my life. I was…

Six Ways to Reuse Aluminum Foil
Money Savers

Six Ways to Reuse Aluminum Foil

Jeff Yeager | June 23, 2014

1.   Scour a barbecue grill or remove stuck-on food from pots, pans and oven rack. 2.  Scrub rust off…

Home Remedies and Natural Cures for Dogs and Cats
Pets

Home Remedies and Natural Cures for Dogs and Cats

Robert L. Ridgway, DVM | June 23, 2014

Visits to the veterinarian can cost pet owners a pretty penny, but there are situations when pet owners can safely…

How to Block Annoying Internet Ads

How to Block Annoying Internet Ads

John R. Levine, PhD | June 23, 2014

Internet advertising can be invasive and annoying. Some ads suddenly expand in size, blocking the Web page we're reading. Others…

Involved in a Lawsuit? Watch Out for These Attorney Tricks
Legal

Involved in a Lawsuit? Watch Out for These Attorney Tricks

Dan Brecher, JD | June 23, 2014

If you are ever involved in a lawsuit, you likely will be asked to give a deposition. Exception: Depositions usually…

Is Your Lawyer Overcharging You?
Legal

Is Your Lawyer Overcharging You?

Daniel L. Abrams, JD | June 23, 2014

Watch for These Warning Signs Even if you never break a law, at some point in your life you will…

How to Beat a Traffic Ticket

How to Beat a Traffic Ticket

Gary Biller | June 23, 2014

A friend of mine recently got a speeding ticket. She’s not alone. Many police forces have been issuing unusually high…

How to Post Bail After an Arrest
Legal

How to Post Bail After an Arrest

Paul ­Bergman, JD | June 23, 2014

Even the most law-abiding citizen may have to post bail for a friend arrested in a DUI traffic stop or…

And You Thought Willpower Was Enough…

And You Thought Willpower Was Enough…

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | June 23, 2014

We are surrounded by temptation, whether it’s reaching for an unhealthful snack... making an impulse purchase... or lighting a cigarette.…

April 2014 Checklist

April 2014 Checklist

June 23, 2014

             Cut 2013 taxes: Contributions to IRAs, Keoghs and SEPs are deductible from 2013 taxes…

6 Best Grilled Vegetable Recipes

6 Best Grilled Vegetable Recipes

Linda Gassenheimer | June 23, 2014

Vegetables never tasted so good! Vegetables don’t have to be boring, especially during grilling season! Here are six recipes that…

Bottom Line Guide: Bugged by Bugs?

Bottom Line Guide: Bugged by Bugs?

June 20, 2014

Not only are mosquitoes, ticks, gnats, flies and other pesky bugs irritating, they can carry diseases that you definitely don’t…

Hidden Treasures on Your Bookshelf

Hidden Treasures on Your Bookshelf

Ken Lopez | June 20, 2014

You May Already Own Books Worth $200 to $5,000 There might be a book on your bookshelf that's worth hundreds…

Why Comfort, Not Room Temperature, Is Key to Thinking Better On the Job

Why Comfort, Not Room Temperature, Is Key to Thinking Better On the Job

June 20, 2014

Take a look around an office and notice how people are dressed. Some may be wearing long sleeves and sweaters…

Homemade Acne Mask

Homemade Acne Mask

June 20, 2014

According to the American Academy of Dermatology (aad.org), frequent washing does nothing to prevent acne outbreaks. Overwashing is actually irritating,…