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What doesn’t kill us will make us...
 Posted 3/11/2010 5:00:00 AM
....sick?
Should you eat that 2-month old, expired yogurt? Sometimes there's an easy answer. If there is visible mold and a powerful stench, something is amiss. If you rub it on your face and you get a rash, DON’T put it in your mouth. Test it first on your dog and you’ll have your answer in a couple hours. If it can WALK, it is definitely past its prime.
Do Food Expiration Dates Really Matter?
Experts provide a guide to the variety of confusing 'freshness' dates on food.
A little bit married?
Posted 3/10/2010 5:00:00 AM
A quarter of unmarried Americans say that they are in committed romantic relationships. But could "playing house" be a losing game for these 6.7 million monogamous adults?
• The median age for a first marriage in the United States soars to the highest it's ever been: 27.1 for a man and 25.3 for a woman---and it tips even higher in many cities.
• A whopping 94 percent of singles between the ages of 20 to 29 say a spouse should be your soul mate.
• A poll of 18-24 year olds reveals that 55 percent of women but just 42 percent of men in committed relationships say that they want to get married in the next 5 years.
Check out : A Little Bit Married: How to Know When It's Time to Walk Down the Aisle or Out the Door
On the menu for FCAT
Posted 3/9/2010 5:00:00 AM
I will remember to:
Get plenty of rest the night before testing.
Set an alarm and ask someone to check to make sure I am up in plenty of time.
Shower in the morning to feel more alert.
Eat a good breakfast before leaving for school.
Arrive at school on time on testing days.
Check the schedule every day, so that I know what to expect.
Bring #2 pencils with erasers each day of testing.
Answer every question, even those that are difficult. (There is no penalty for guessing.)
Read all the answer choices before deciding on the best answer.
Avoid spending too much time on any one item. (This is a timed test.)
Keep my concentration throughout the test.
Write on the test to help me think.
Check frequently to make sure I am in the right place on my answer sheet. (Getting off by one number can ...
No wire hangers...ever!
Posted 3/8/2010 5:00:00 AM
Not sure what's hanging out in the depths of your closet? If the thought of your closet stresses you out, it might be time to clean it out. Despite what you see on home improvement shows like Clean House and Trading Spaces, you don't have to install a thousand dollar customized closet system to get organized. All it takes is a willingness to purge and a few inexpensive and innovative space-saving tools.
Get tips to organize your closet.
Dinner date turn-off
Posted 3/5/2010 5:00:00 AM
A recent It's Just Lunch survey found that 56% of women say they hate when their date is more interested in the waitress than them and shows it. When in comes to hygiene and appearance, 42% of men and 53% of women dislike when their date is un-groomed. 59% of singles agree that bad body odor is their biggest turn-off. The survey also found that 71% of men would accept a second date with a women even if she displayed one of his pet peeves. Women, however, are not as forgiving; only 42% would attempt a repeat date in the same situation.
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