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Tech Spies Are All around Us

RISMEDIA, May 24, 2011— (MCT)—I have an intimate relationship with my computer, and for good reason. I spend more time with it than I do with any other thing. Or person. I know the contours of the keyboard, the adorable way it blinks awake first thing in the morning, how it hiccups during a power surge.


‘Superjobs’ Leaving Us Super-stressed

RISMedia, May 23 2011—(MCT)—A recent magazine article about how the human worker behaves under stress was accompanied by an illustration of a baseball player waiting for the pitch to arrive while teammates crowded around him, shouting and hooting, taking cell phone pictures and giving him raspberries.


The Hidden Strength of Positive Thinking

RISMedia, May 21, 2011— (MCT)—We hear the term "positive thinking" and you might picture a group of hippies chanting mantras around a bonfire. But, positive thinking isn't just for hippies; it's for anyone trying desperately to arrive at the other side of a stressful situation with their sanity intact. When your spouse


The Frugal Traveler: Frugal family reunions

RISMEDIA, May 20, 2011—(MCT)—Summer is the favored season for family reunions. While people have always searched for strategies to keep them affordable, this season's gas prices are making frugality an even greater family travel priority. Follow these money-saving tips to maintain tradition while enjoying affordable


Update Interiors with Wisdom Rather Than Big Budgets

RISMedia, May 19, 2011—Donna Hoffman, a Philadelphia interior designer, offers tips for those looking to refresh their dated decor without starting from scratch or incurring sky-high expenses. "As real estate values have fallen, many people are concerned with how much money to put into their homes. Yet discerning clients


On Gardening: Plant Coleus with Flowers for a Long Season of Color

If you are looking for the perfect partner for your favorite flower then look no further than Gene Autry coleus. I often give seminars showing all of the hot new plants and captivating combinations. At some point in what may seem like a whirlwind lecture I stop and tell the class that if they get confused seeing so many plants


Gardening in Good Time

RISMEDIA, May 17, 2011—(MCT)—Face it, gardens can be overwhelming. What do I grow? Where do I put it? What plants look good together? What if I screw up and nothing grows?


Diggin In: Plan, Prepare Then Plant a Tree

RISMEDIA, May 16, 2011—(MCT)—Before planting a tree make sure you know how to do it properly, advise tree experts. The way you plant a tree governs how it grows or dies. For example, girdling roots strangle a tree, and roots planted too deeply suffocate a tree.


5 Questions with a Master Gardener

RISMEDIA, May 14, 2011—(MCT)—The sun is shining a bit brighter, the days are getting longer and after a long snowy winter, many people are eager to work in their yards. To help guide you, we talked with Sandra Goeddeke-Richards, the Master Gardener Program coordinator for the Michigan State University


Your Place: Replacing Cabinets or Refacing Old Ones

RISMEDIA, May 13, 2011—(MCT)—Q: You recently wrote about reglazing instead of replacing ceramic tile. My oak kitchen cabinets are about 23 years old and are structurally sound, but are outdated and showing wear. I am wondering if the idea of reglazing rather than replacing might apply to cabinets, too.


How Stuff Works: How Stealth Helicopters Work

RISMEDIA, May 12, 2011— (MCT)—Last week, the entire world was surprised to learn that the United States may very well own and operate stealth helicopters. Although the idea of a stealth helicopter has been around ever since the F-117 stealth fighter became well known in the 1990s, it seemed like the idea would be a long


So You Think You Know Your Container Plants?

RISMEDIA, May 11, 2011—(MCT)—Before you purchase a lush, blooming plant to pop into a cute container for perching on your back porch, balcony or deck, dig into Ray Rogers' latest book, "The Encyclopedia of Container Plants: More than 500 Outstanding Choices for Gardeners" (Timber Press, $35).


Spring Everlasting: Getting the Most Oomph from the Season’s Blooms

RISMEDIA, May 10, 2011—(MCT)—You know you've had it with drab days of winter when you find yourself out in the dark with a flashlight scanning the beds, in search of the first dabs of green pushing through the thawing crust of old Mama Earth.


Home Emergency Tips; What to Do Until Help Arrives

RISMEDIA, May 9, 2011—The following helpful tips, offered by East Coast Public Adjusters, Inc., will guide you through the dos and don’ts of any home emergency.


Circular Shape Takes Edge Off for Homeowner in 18-Sided Polygon House

RISMEDIA, May 7, 2011—(MCT)—Ask Nan Decker what she likes most about her Northfield Center Township, Ohio, home. She'll mention its open layout. She'll point out its green features and its interesting angles. But the best part, she'll tell you, is something she finds hard to put into words.


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