Bake Better with Ceramic or Glass Pans Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
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If you're hosting a holiday party, don't get stuck behind the bar all night mixing fancy drinks for thirsty guests. Instead, try these delicious party drinks?they're not only festive but also incredibly easy to make. They don't require labor-intensive muddling, and they contain relatively basic ingredients?stuff you should already have on hand.
It's tough to circumvent the DC smoking ban, and nearly impossible to smoke in a Maryland business. .
'Tis the season to find some really great deals.. These days, you can get a great deal on almost anything, from TVs to toys to travel. The recession has prompted many retailers, hotels and cruise lines to slash prices. Even high-end brands that are rarely marked down are on sale this year.
Quick financial fix can cause more problems than it solves. Some 10 million American households borrow money through payday loans each year, and payday lenders now have more storefronts than McDonald's and Starbucks combined. But those turned down by payday lenders may be better off than those who get a loan.
Total rate highest recorded in bankers' survey. Homeowners continued to fall behind on their mortgage payments in the third quarter, with the delinquency rate for loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties rising to 6.99 percent of all loans outstanding.
Buyers expected to stay frugal through holiday season. If you passed up the Black Friday bargains, you may well get another chance. America's Research Group has lowered its annual Christmas retail forecast to minus 3.5 perccent from minus one percent that it predicted in mid-November, meaning there may be more discounts ahead.
Planning is key to successful health care for the elderly. Planning for a visit to the doctor is the secret to its success, whether it is for you or your parent. An ounce of preparation is worth a pound of cure. First, why are you going? Is it for a new or acute issue, a follow-up from a previous visit or hospitalization, a routine visit for a chronic condition, or a physical check-up?