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Increasing metabolic rate one way to eat up more calories - Your metabolic rate determines how many calories you can get away with eating before you start packing on pounds. The faster your metabolism, the more caramel Frappuccinos you can slurp without letting out notches on your belt.

TV Closeup: Brad Paisley - Country music singer Brad Paisley, a hardened roadrunner who spends more than 200 days a year on the road, will be a headliner at the 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on May 18.

Serious Sports Stuff - For the sports fan who lives and breathes for competition and its heroes.

Dream Trips - Some of the world's best travel writers introduce you to vacation spots extraordinaire. Fun, too. Even if we can only dream.

Autoword: The Right Hybrid - Choosing the right hybrid depends on driving habits and cost. Talk a look at the 16 hybrids available today. Plus a lot of non-hybrids at Autoword.

Eureka! - Discoveries for the scientifically bent. But fun for everyone. New science, super brain teasers, great trivia, and fun facts every week....

Financial Update - Lawsuits raise questions about private prisons A once ailing private-prison sector is now a revenue maker  Web site changing the fabric of men's custom-made clothing industry - As economy slows, facelifts fall, implants sag, many put off cosmetic procedures... -  Much more.

In Fashion - Lugging it on: tips on buying luggage... Spring-summer fashion bargains for under $100... Top swimwear trends...  The shoe show... Accessories with impact... Made in the shade: Sunglass trends for 2008... much more.

A Greener View - Tips for building a mortarless stone wall... Harvest and dry herb plants to gain seasonings... Colony Collapse Disorder in bees affects production of crops... Feeding birds won't lead to spread of bird flu in humans... Install a watering system to grow tropical flowers in hot areas....

Here's How: Tips for Do-It-Yourselfers - Prep is key to refinishing wooden doors... Tar & chip might be right approach to driveway... Painting Floors: Don't let a lack of money floor you... Building a trellis can grow on you...

Are You Armed for Summer? - As the weather heats up and long sleeves peel off, upper arms are once again exposed. It's time to wake up the limbs and tone up those muscles with a few exercises.

A Mouse by the House - A children's poem by Artie Knapp.

Fitness Forum - The moves: Performing simple exercises. Works on: Just about everything. To help you stay fit and healthy. Please notice the precautions.

Prom Nonsense - Here's a tip for prom night. Club soda is great for getting those barf stains out of your tux.

Financial Update - Web site changing the fabric of men's custom-made clothing industry - As economy slows, facelifts fall, implants sag, many put off cosmetic procedures - Retailers seek their own stimulus - Pushing paper out of your life... Much more..

Baby Boot Camp - It's worth the wait to lose that baby weight.

Laughter Is Cheap Medicine - From 21 pills a day to none. What a laugh! And a true story you'll love.

Cooking Corner - uGive salad a starring role at dinnertime... uRecipes from the 43rd Pillsbury Bake-Off... uTurning flour into gold... uKick up the flavor by cooking on a plank... uIndividual egg dishes are festive and easy... uA hot debate takes wing...

Plastic Confusion - New scientific studies link bisphenol-a, or BPA, a chemical used in the manufacture of durable plastic bottles, food-can linings and dental fillings, with a host of serious maladies. But not everyone agrees.

Give the Gift of Heart Health this Mother's Day - Mom probably doesn’t need another sweater, and chocolates won’t do her waistline any good. Why not give her the invaluable gifts of heart health and empowerment?

Forgiving Is the Right Choice - Though sometimes it's way easier said than done, forgiving is good for the soul and the body.

Money and You -  Improving our financial IQ... Teach kids about building wealth... An allowance: The first lesson in money management... Kids want to learn: Do you want to teach them?... Much more!

'Tween 12 and 20: Cool Advice for Teens and Their Parents -  What not to do with alcoholics... Yelling won't make you eat... Simple test helps determine if kids are abusing drugs... Hold your tongue for a few days... Parents need to get a grip and trust... Test will tell if you are eating properly... Drugs and alcohol are both detrimental... Let the first punch be the last... Long-distance romances can work... Parents should take the smoking outside... Debate over drinking age continues...

Healthy Family Home - YMCA program puts families on healthy footing. New help available nationwide. Get the starter kit free on-line.
Read food nutrition labels closely - Forget Oprah's latest book club selection. Never mind the New York Times best-seller list. The must-read for nearly everyone is thought-provoking, empowering and available on nearly every grocery store shelf. It's the nutrition label on most food products.

Changing the world, one clip at a time - What can one person possibly do in this large world? How can one person or one small group accomplish anything significant to help bring people together in understanding and peace? Just ask anyone in Whitwell, Tennessee.

Financial Update - A global repositioning for SeaSpace - Novocell zeroing in on diabetes therapy - Many fret over getting less bang for our buck  - Financing Iraq war is taking toll on economy - New technology moves high-definition TV signals without wires... Insurers adding fire-retardant gel as policy option... FHA to lower lifeboats to drowning borrowers...   SafeMed gets the call from Google...

Films in Focus - Quick reviews of new and recent family-friendly films.

Here's How: Garden Trellis - Building a ladder-style trellis is a great project for beginning do-it-yourselfers.

Food Tips for Busy Moms: Get Smart about More Fruits and Vegetables - These helpful, practical, easy-to-use tactics are designed to help moms add more fruits and vegetables to their families' plates.

Drug test or trust your teen? A lot's at stake - Nearly one-third of all eighth-graders have taken an illicit drug and half of all teenagers say they've had a drink in the last 30 days. What's a parent to do?

Separation anxiety not just for kids at camp - Learning to cope when your child is away at camp.

Matching Pills and Pain - Doctors look at the advantages and disadvantages of popular over-the-counter pain relievers and which is most effective for certain common ailments.

Arts and Leisure Hollywood reissues three solid hits about America's national pastime... Two films eclipse debate by getting straight to the heart of war...

Barnett on Business Travel - American Airlines is trying hard to please, but loyalists are skeptical... Southwest Air, embroiled with FAA over safety, courting fliers...

Opinion & Analysis - A terrible abuse of power... It's too late to get nasty about Beijing Games... Violent video games held to be free speech... EPA: A toothless watchdog...

Birds - I built my daughter a bird feeder. It was during a period of temporary insanity.

The Mom Song - Strap on your seat belt and get ready to laugh. Anita Renfroe has set every cliche your mom ever uttered to music -- "The William Tell Overture,." naturally.

Alert Consumer: Weathering Hard Times - With the nation's economy in a sharp slowdown or a recession, an increasing number of Americans are battening down the hatches and preparing for stormy weather. Here's what some are doing and what others recommend.

Today's Lifestyle Many faiths recognize the virtue in patience... Nobody Cares about Iraq Anymore... Technology adds variety to getting in shape...

Funny Stories for Children - Artie Knapp is possibly the top emerging children's writer around and also a promising comedy writer. He is sharing some of his children's stories, which also happen to be funny. Imagine that. Check out two new stories about a shell-shocked turtle and car washing elephants.

Autoword - Nationally syndicated columnist Mark Maynard checks out all the newest hot cars and spreads the word.

Today's Lifestyle: Nobody Cares about Iraq Anymore - Iraq war off most Americans' radar, those who served say.

Video Game Reviews - Veteran nationally syndicated gamer Jeb Haught reviews the newest video games.

Sports Facts - ONLY 3 MEN HAVE WON BACK-TO-BACK MASTERS... FIRST BASEBALL STRIKE NO JOKE FOR RED SOX FANS... MONEY PAID OFF FOR 2 TEAMS IN 1 NBA GAME... TENNIS HAS BOUNCED IN AND OUT OF THE OLYMPICS... CURTIS STRANGE 1ST TO MAKE $1 MILLION CUT ... NEON DEION’S STAR SHINES IN 2 SPORTS...

Spring Radio Comedy - Spring Fun ... Ah, Spring... Oh No! Tax Time!....

Cooking Corner - uImproving on a classic: macaroni and cheese... uFor a price, gourmet offerings give bakers a taste of homemade... uPanelists put chocolate morsels to the test...

To Be Equal - Congressional leadership awards...   The state of black women in America is not improving... Talk radio needs to clean up its act...

Pop Talk - Music critic George Varga heads up a group of writers who interview personalities from the world of popular music.

Aging Lifestyles - News for and about seniors, retirees, Geezer-Americans, a weekly column that's sometimes is more fun than you might imagine and other times deadly serious.

Points on  Pets -  R.G. Elmore, a veterinarian and member of the faculty at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, answers readers' questions about caring for their pets.

Eureka - Daily discoveries for the scientifically bent. Lots of fun and trivia, too.

Be driven to interaction instead of distraction - The influx of electronics is turning cars into chaotic family rooms on the move. There is a better way to be a family on the go.

Easter Confusion - What's Easter got to do with bunnies and chocolate eggs?

A Greener View - Gardener and columnist Jeff Rugg answers readers' questions about when to plant what, how to maintain a perfect lawn, when to prune trees and more. He also includes occasional bird-watching tips.

TV Closeup - Paul Giamatti ... Nikolaj Coster-Waldau ... Bitsie Tulloch ... Phylicia Rashad ... Natasha Henstridge ... Lena Headey

Six signs the U.S. may be headed for war in Iran - Is the United States moving toward military action with Iran? The resignation of the top U.S. military commander in the Middle East is setting off alarms.

Gadgets - Loads of fun here, and probably the stuff of future millionaires.

Oil Prices - The latest news on oil prices, plus insider speculation on where they're headed. An updating news feed.

Inside People - Good journalists get inside the minds and hearts of their sources, where the real stories always are.

Today's Scene - Topics everyone is talking about - or will be -  or should be. Good Friday a good time to consider sacrifice... Prejudice & pride; Black veterans recall duty to their country amid discrimination...

Professional Golf Tips from Tina Mickelson - Improve your game with detailed advice from a pro.

FYI Travel - Travel Tips & Expert Advice, and some pretty neat bargains now and then.

Are Most of Your Business Cards Still in the Box? - Without a plan to distribute your cards, there's no need to print them in the first place.

Today's Health Scene - Research indicates cardiovascular disease is different for women... Is new therapy beginning of the end of Alzheimer's?... Diabetes study has surprising results... Tips to ease the misery of the common cold....

In Fashion - Urban jungle: fashion goes on safari... Say goodbye to bad hair days... Trends from New York fashion week... Red-hot style.....


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imply the most interesting stuff about the best, latest, and hottest television has to offer. Period.

Reading and Laughing - Reading and laughing with your child daily almost guarantees the child will succeed in life. Don't believe it? Try it!

The Power of Laughter - Laughter is the greatest weapon we humans possess and it's the one we use the least.

Health Scene: Tips to ease the misery of the common cold - Most adults get two to four colds a year, usually between September and May. There's no cure, but medical experts offer some tips to help ease the misery.

Namaste - What a remarkable thing it would be to actually honor the sacred that is within each person we meet! Here's an exercise that may change your life.

How to Sell 80% More - People are not looking for pure information: they are looking for a solution to a problem. Abstract information is not as exciting as information that will help them solve a problem.

What to Do When the Power Goes Off - Just in time for freezing to death, we proudly present another shivering radio feature with tongue planted firmly in cheek.
 

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