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Computer Upkeep: For Geeks or Not

May 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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A few steps to keep your computer healthy and running at maximum speed.

Computer upkeep is something many people don’t even think about. After all, as long as my computer is running okay and I can browse the web or play those PC games, who cares what condition it’s in, right? Wrong! The health of your computer not only affects the longevity of the machine, but also plays a part in the speed your programs (and PC in general) run at. I have had this discussion several times lately with family and friends, who are amazed at how long my computer has gone without ... Continue Reading

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Refinancing Your Home – Do It Now Before You Run Out of Time

May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Learn the options for refinancing your home and staying away from foreclosure.

Have you heard? The housing industry is showing signs of a rebound. While this is great news economically speaking, it’s also a warning: if you’ve been sitting on the fence wondering whether or not you should refinance, now is the time. If you’re behind on your payments and worried about foreclosure, there may be new options available that you weren’t even aware of. It’s an election year, so you’re going to hear a lot from both sides about the economy and jobs. But the reality is ... Continue Reading

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SocialMom of the Month: Meet Lisa Workman!

March 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Meet new SocialMom of the Month Lisa Workman, 36, a married mother of three and rural blogger living in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains.

SocialMoms, meet happiness and beautiful simplicity, personified. Lisa Workman, 36, a married mother of three living in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Roanoke, Virginia, leads what sounds to me like the idyllic rural lifestyle. She and her husband made an "intentional decision" to move to the area from Houston 13 years ago, hoping that a lower cost of living would afford them some land and access to the outdoors. Now, as proud owners of Two Bears Farm (which inspired the name of her blog) ... Continue Reading

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What is the Best Shoe for Cross Training?

October 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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A great cross training shoe will allow you to do both: run and lift in the same shoe.

A great cross training shoe will allow you to do both: run and lift in the same shoe.  That means that it should reflect some characteristics of a good running shoe (stability, support and light weight) and a good weight training shoe needs to have a flat sole with some tread or traction.  Your cross training shoe should enable you to perform multiple kinds of exercises using body weight, barbells or kettlebells.  These shoes need good traction on the bottom - the reason being you need to be ... Continue Reading

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How to Start Running and Training for a 5K

September 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Learn how to start running, find great tips to get your feet moving, and begin training for a 5k and beyond.

Running seems to be jumping up in the list for people's choice of fitness and I can understand why. It is fun. Yes, I said fun. And it works for any shape, size, or age. If you haven't started running, here are some great tips to get your feet moving and even begin training for a 5k and beyond. Start Slow You don't want an injury. No matter your fitness level, you should always start out slowly to avoid injury. If you have never run before, a good place to start is C25K. This Couch to 5k ... Continue Reading

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