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Tips for Using Your iPhone for Business

The Apple iPhone, one of the hottest smartphones on the market, has become an important tool for keeping mobile workers productive while providing freedom and flexibility away from the office.  Full Article

Millions of Uninsured Kids Could Be Eligible for Health Coverage

Each year, millions of children in the United States go without health insurance. A fall 2009 Johns Hopkins study reports that about 17,000 American children may have died over the last two decades because they did not have health coverage.  Full Article

Aerial Skiers Blur the Lines Between Athlete and Stuntman

Look skyward at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver this winter and you'll find some of the events' most daring -- and entertaining -- athletes. Aerial skiers blur the lines between athlete and stuntman, bringing acrobatics and skiing together to create a breathtaking spectacle.  Full Article

Tax Relief for Unemployed and Those With Decreased Income on 2009 Returns

Finally, there's some good news for the millions of Americans who lost their jobs or saw a pay deduction in 2009.  Full Article

A New Year's Resolution For Your Car

Getting more organized is a common New Year's Resolution -- whether it's a harried taxpayer's pledge to be a better record keeper or a pack rat's promise to de-clutter. "Getting organized works wonders for the family car," notes Martin Lawson, editorial director for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). "The money saved from approaching your vehicle in a systematic manner is a pretty strong incentive to keep your resolution."

Social Networking: Not Just for Kids Anymore

Many assume that those Americans who are tweeting, updating Facebook profiles and uploading YouTube videos are in their teens. But when it comes to social networking, it's not teens, but their parents who are driving growth.  Full Article

Thinking Outside the Traditional Gift Box

Gift giving, whether for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries or other occasions, gives enjoyment to the recipient, as well as the giver. And during times when hardships may keep joy to a minimum, people are looking for ways to spread the happiness that gifts bring, not only to their family and friends, but to everyone.  Full Article

Make Your Holiday Desserts Better Than Ever

During this season of festive treats, why not take a holiday from the typical buttered-down desserts? Now you can whip up sweet favorites for your family and guests that are full of rich flavor with less saturated fat.  Full Article

Enjoy Low-Fat Cooking This Holiday Season

As the holiday season stretches on, you might start feeling a stretch in your waistline. While a decadent meal or two won't hurt, weeks of cakes, pies, cookie trays and homemade fudge definitely take their toll.

But you can make delicious holiday foods while still skimping on the fat and calories -- you just need the help of one surprising ingredient, yogurt.

A Winter Checklist For Drivers

As the temperature drops, car batteries produce less power, belts and hoses become more brittle, tires lose air pressure and engine oil thickens. In a few words, winter is tough on vehicles.

"Marginally operating systems can fail outright in extreme weather," notes Martin Lawson, editorial director for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Full Article