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The inventor of the beloved Etch A Sketch toy, Andre Cassagnes, has died at age 86, the toy’s manufacturer confirms to NBC News. Cassagnes died Jan. 16 in France. “Etch A Sketch has brought much success to the Ohio Art Company, and we will be eternally grateful to Andre for that,” said Larry Kill...
02/01/2013
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I wanted to share this article that I recently read in Realty Biz News and I felt was invaluable for ActiveRain readers/subscribers. "With the current state of the economy, it’s not big secret many properties are going into foreclosure. While for many this is a devastating thing, for others its ...
02/01/2013
According to The Nashville Business Journal, Nashville is one of the most frugal large cities in the country, coming in at No. 4 in the latest rankings by Coupons.com, according to a news release. Coupons.com ranked cities based on the coupons printed from its website. This year's list was again ...
02/01/2013
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Blythe Lipman, author of Help! My Baby Came Without Instructions, shared her wonderful checklist for finding the perfect preschool for your baby. Read on to see Blythe's wonderful checklist for choosing the perfect nanny. Parents, below are questions and discussion points you can use during your ...
01/25/2013
With so much of our attention focused on the New Year, it's easy to lose sight of the "other" winter equinox. Specifically the period between November and March, or what the Centers for Disease Control refer to as flu season. During this time, Americans' chances of contracting the illness will in...
01/25/2013
Not worried about sharing your shopping habits with strangers? You can make a few bucks by filling out surveys and doing your online shopping through rewards sites. There are dozens of sites to choose from, including Swagbucks, Rewards1, CreationsRewards and MyPoints. The sites typically provide ...
01/25/2013
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When looking for a credit card, use these points as a guide before you apply.Interest rates. A single credit card may have a lower annual percentage rate for customers with the strongest credit profiles. Some cards offer an introductory or teaser rate of 0% that expires after six to 18 months.Fee...
01/23/2013
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Every year, dozens of new "charities" conspire to rip off well-intentioned givers, especially after highly publicized disasters and around holidays. These scammers starve legitimate charities of resources and make life more difficult for those truly in need. Take the following steps before you...
01/23/2013
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If you drive a car, truck or van for work, you'll want to make sure you know the standard mileage rates that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has set for 2013.These mileage rates are used to calculate deductible costs for driving an automobile for business, charitable, medical and moving purpo...
01/23/2013
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You only get one chance to make a first impression. Cliché? Perhaps, but there is truth to this statement. And with the national unemployment rate stubbornly high for the last several years–and still lingering around 8.3%–job seekers especially know how important it is to make the right first imp...
01/23/2013