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What If There Was No Bailout?

January 31, 2009 9:59 AM

The debate on Capitol Hill this week is all about the size of the stimulus: Should it be big? Bigger? A behemoth? But there is another school of thought that's getting less attention. Call them the do-nothings.

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How to Beat the Winter Blues

January 31, 2009 9:50 AM

Baby, it's cold outside! Whether it's escaping wicked winter weather or craving snow without the sludge, TV and magazines are filled with ads promising unprecedented vacation steals and deals.

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January 31, 2009 | Permalink

The Bacon Explosion. That's All You Need to Know

January 30, 2009 11:41 AM

First up is the Big Daddy item of all things meat, or as its creators named it, the Bacon Explosion. We've never seen anything like it. The explosion was born in Roeland Park, Kan., in Jason Day's kitchen. This whopping log of pork will launch your calorie count into space. One roll clocks in at about 5,000 calories, and if you eat a hefty chunk of it, let's say about a tenth of it, this will put you at 500 calories. Step up to that stairclimber and get climbing for 45 minutes if you want to work off the bacon.

Click here to check out the recipe at the BBQ Addicts web site.

January 30, 2009 | Permalink

Boots and Bags for Under $50

January 30, 2009 6:57 AM

Five fabulous bags and five unbelievable boots for under $50? It sounds too good to be true but Glamour magazine checked out hundreds of bags and boots and picked the best that will cost you the least. They're all well made, chic and only look expensive.

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January 30, 2009 | Permalink

Cancel Cable, Still Watch Great TV

January 30, 2009 6:55 AM

Debra and Mervin James are pioneers. They are braving the Wild West of home entertainment by canceling their paid TV service and getting all their shows, movies, news and sports through their computer. In the 16 months they've gone without paid TV, they've saved $1,488.

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January 30, 2009 | Permalink

Have the Tastiest Tailgate, Deen Bros Style

January 30, 2009 6:54 AM

Make your Super Bowl showdown party the best on the block with tailgating recipes from the Deen Brothers. Jamie and Bobby Deen give you meal and snack ideas that will help make your sports gathering great.

Click here for all the Deen Bros' Super Bowl recipes. Also, check out the comfy chairs the anchors lounged in at fathead.com.

January 30, 2009 | Permalink

Get Becky's Thrift Tips

January 29, 2009 6:40 AM

Not many retailers are doing well in this bad economy, but a number of thrift shop owners say their businesses are booming. If you have a good eye and the patience to sift through racks of clothing, you can unearth some real gems at secondhand stores, including designer labels at just a fraction of what you'd pay at a department store.

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January 29, 2009 | Permalink

Puppy 'Kujo' Abandoned

January 29, 2009 6:39 AM

It took a little while for the dog to warm up to 79-year-old Wanda Martin, but when she was finally able to pet him, she found a note written in a child's scrawl tucked in the mutt's collar. The note, punctuated by a smiley face, read, "Hi, my name is Kujo. I am a nice dog. My owner can't feed me. Please help me. I'm great with kids too."

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January 29, 2009 | Permalink

Just One Thing: Green Your De-Icer

January 28, 2009 9:39 AM

Because slipping and sliding their way to the car is not most people's idea of a good start to the morning, many homeowners drop a little rock salt on their walkways to provide some much-needed traction.

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January 28, 2009 | Permalink

Credit Card Guilt by Association

January 28, 2009 9:34 AM

A new policy being used by at least one major credit card company judges a shopper not necessarily by his credit purchases and payments alone, but also by the fiscal behavior of the fellow shoppers in the stores he visits.

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