Archive for the ‘Articles’ Category

Keeping ‘Furniture Ransom’ Off Your Moving Bill

Monday, May 12th, 2008

While the moving industry has long been a favorite of con artists because of lax regulation, consumers’ growing reliance on the Internet has made it even easier for the shady operators.

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Young Saudis, Vexed and Entranced by Love’s Rules

Monday, May 12th, 2008

Asking a woman for her number can cause a young man anxiety anywhere. But in Saudi Arabia, getting caught with an unrelated woman can mean arrest, a possible flogging and dishonor, the worst penalty of all in a society where preserving a family’s reputation depends on faithful adherence to a strict code of separation between the sexes.

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Architects in Glass Houses

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

Luis Treviño Fernandez and his partner gutted and renovated their London home in 2005, adding light with a glass staircase and skylights.

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If You Use Outlook E-Mail, Meet Xobni

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

The free downloadable software can index all of your Outlook e-mail and make messages quickly and easily searchable.

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Moss Makes a Lush, No-Care Lawn

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

A growing number of enthusiasts advocate replacing traditional lawns with low-maintenance moss.

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Is This the World’s Cheapest Dress?

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

How Steve & Barry’s became a $1 billion company selling celebrity style for $8.98.

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Study Suggests Math Teachers Scrap Balls and Slices

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

The real-world examples incorporated more and more by educators in recent years can impede math learning, an experiment found.

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Even a Weak Dollar Can Be Stretched

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

stretching the dollar in euros

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The hidden cost of using credit cards abroad - MSN Money

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

Credit card companies and banks often help themselves to your money when you charge purchases in other countries. Here’s how to fight them.

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Maybe Money Does Buy Happiness After All

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

The Easterlin paradox — that economic growth doesn’t necessarily lead to more satisfaction — is under attack.

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