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Is It Better to Buy School Supplies Online? — Dollars and Sense
Shopping online can incredibly convenient, but should you do it for basic school supplies? That depends on what’s more important to you: time or money.
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Can Having a Pet Make You Healthier and Help Your Finances? — Dollars and Sense
Thanks to the faltering economy, many Americans are opting not to take on the expense of pet ownership — but could they actually be doing themselves more harm than good?
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Did Progressive Lawyers Defend a Man Who Killed One of Its Policyholders?
What links would and should an insurance company go to avoid paying a claim? The answer just might shock you right down to your deductible.
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Will ‘Yo-Yo Dieting’ Really Wreck Your Metabolism?
For years, the conventional wisdom among diet experts is that so-called “yo-yo dieting” — repeatedly gaining and losing weight — wreaks havoc on one’s metabolism, causing it to slow down.
But as it turns out, that may not be so true after all.
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Celebrity Birthdays for August 19 – Bill Clinton, Matthew Perry and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bill Clinton
Age: 66
Occupation: Politician and Philanthropist
Known For: Serving as the 42nd president of the United States, creating the William J. Clinton Foundation to address international causes such as global warming and the prevention of AIDS, his marriage to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and being generally beloved by liberals
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Woman Sues Dallas Cowboys for Alleged Butt Burning
I guess the "tight end" was the "hot receiver" and now the Cowboys might have to pay a fan who found herself in the hot seat.
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This Day in History for August 19 – The Beatles Go On Tour and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1812 – The American frigate USS Constitution earns the nickname “Old Ironsides” after defeating the British frigate HMS Guerriere off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada (More info)
1909 – The first race is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the home of the Indianapolis 500 (More info)
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Celebrity Birthdays for August 18 – Robert Redford, Denis Leary and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Robert Redford
Age: 76
Occupation: Actor, Director and Environmentalist
Known For: Starring in films such as ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,’ ‘Out of Africa,’ and ‘All the President’s Men,’ winning an Academy Award for directing ‘Ordinary People,’ and founding the Sundance Film Festival
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This Day in History for August 18 – Women Win the Vote and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1894 – Congress establishes the Bureau of Immigration, later the Immigration and Naturalization Service (More info)
1920 – The 19th Amendment to the US Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing women’s right to vote (More info)
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TSA Reveals List of Weird and Scary Items Confiscated This Year
We all gripe about having to take our shoes off when we go through airport security, but according to a list of items confiscated this year by the TSA, footwear may be the least of its concerns.
