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Fall's Bounty - Delicious Spaghetti Squash Recipe

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Mastey) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:18:39 EDT

Take advantage of the bounty of fall and create tasty, healthy side dishes for your autumn meals. This recipe, which uses seasonal spaghetti squash, adds a pop of color and taste with fresh pomegranate seeds.

Contributor: Rebecca Mastey
Published: Oct 09, 2009

Halloween Night

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Mastey) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:45:59 EDT

A haiku on Halloween for the AC Haiku contest!

Contributor: Rebecca Mastey
Published: Oct 09, 2009

How to Convince Your Employer to Reimburse Your Tuition

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Mastey) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:53:46 EDT

If you are currently employed, it can be challenging to find the time and money to go back to school, but by carefully developing and delivering your case, you may be able to convince your employer to finance your education.

Contributor: Rebecca Mastey
Published: Oct 09, 2009

President Barack Obama Receives Nobel Peace Prize

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Mastey) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:52:00 EDT

On October 8, 2009, President Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his dedication to furthering peace between peoples.

Contributor: Rebecca Mastey
Published: Oct 09, 2009

Resolving Kids' Conflicts

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Mastey) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:23:10 EDT

When your kids start fighting, it's tempting to jump in and end it quickly. Remember that you're children learn from experiences and turn arguments into constructive lessons.

Contributor: Rebecca Mastey
Published: Oct 02, 2009

5 Things a Contractor Can Do to Rip You Off

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Mastey) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:23:04 EDT

The vast majority of contractors are honest and good at their trade, but there are a few bad apples out there. Before you trust your home to a contractor, learn the five most common ways a contractor can rip you off.

Contributor: Rebecca Mastey
Published: Oct 02, 2009

Sweet and Savory Uses for the Fall Apple Harvest

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Mastey) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:12:39 EDT

Consider the endless possibilities the tart-but-sweet fruit provides. These recipes use apples in many ways, from a sweet dessert to a savory dinner.

Contributor: Rebecca Mastey
Published: Oct 02, 2009

Fresh Raspberry and Cream Dessert

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Mastey) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:42:03 EDT

Aside from the obvious uses of cake topping and chocolate dipping, raspberries make an excellent addition to frozen treats. While not officially ice cream, this quick and easy raspberry and cream dessert is great any time.

Contributor: Rebecca Mastey
Published: Oct 01, 2009

September Leaves in Northern Illinois

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Mastey) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:42:30 EDT

While the leaves don't fully change until mid-October, September offers shocks of autumn color again bright green backdrops.

Contributor: Rebecca Mastey
Published: Sep 26, 2009

A High Speed Internet Primer

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Mastey) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:07:02 EDT

To accommodate the need to transfer more data, internet service providers are constantly developing new technologies to pipe data into homes faster than ever.

Contributor: Rebecca Mastey
Published: Sep 14, 2009

Understanding Key Performance Indicators

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Mastey) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:07:01 EDT

Businesses use key performance indicators (KPIs) to track performance in relation to set goals. To increase effectiveness and profitability, organizations define the key indicators of success.

Contributor: Rebecca Mastey
Published: Sep 14, 2009

The Nutritional Value of Baby Formula

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Mastey) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:07:05 EDT

The Food, Drug and Cosmetic Safety Act requires all infant formula manufacturers to fall within a specific nutritional range on vital nutrients. Parents can rest assured that their formula-fed infants will receive nutrition similar to breast milk.

Contributor: Rebecca Mastey
Published: Sep 01, 2009

SIA Licensing and Training

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Mastey) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:23:46 EDT

Your SIA license will set you apart from other job seekers, as you show not only determination and planning, but the willingness to adapt to a specialized environment.

Contributor: Rebecca Mastey
Published: Apr 07, 2009

Get Your Business Noticed by Finding Your Niche to Drive Traffic

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Mastey) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:45:44 EDT

With millions of other sites out there, how do you get put at the top? There are countless "SEO" companies that charge exorbitant fees for their services, but by using a few simple, common sense strategies you can get your product noticed.

Contributor: Rebecca Mastey
Published: Mar 13, 2008

Spotting a Pyramid Scheme

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Mastey) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:48:31 EDT

Some Pyramid Scheme's are tricky - they hide behind the mask of a legitimate online business and call themselves a "Multi-Level Marketing" operation. This article will outline the differences, teach you what to look for and give several examples of both.

Contributor: Rebecca Mastey
Published: Feb 28, 2008

The Golden Compass

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Mastey) — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:08:55 EDT

The Golden Compass has received a lot of media attention, as well as backlash religious who fear it's purpose is to convert children to atheism. The book shows more than a simple anti-religious agenda, and turned out to be a well-crafted and enjoyable fiction.

Contributor: Rebecca Mastey
Published: Dec 27, 2007

Using RSS Feeds to Increase Traffic

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Mastey) — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:03:00 EDT

Do you write, publish photography or podcast? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need an RSS feed. RSS feeds, in addition to subscriptions, give you the ability to republish snippets to a website or blog.

Contributor: Rebecca Mastey
Published: Dec 03, 2007

Google Unveils Open Handset Alliance

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Mastey) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:01:00 EDT

The Open Handset Alliance is a group of over 30 mobile technology companies that have come together to develop a free, easy to use mobile handset system.

Contributor: Rebecca Mastey
Published: Nov 06, 2007

Use PHP to Generate Dynamic Meta Tags

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Mastey) — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 13:26:00 EDT

Meta tags and descriptions may not be the Holy Grail of search engine rank, but they will help your users see exactly what your page is about. Using PHP to create specific tags is quick, easy and painless.

Contributor: Rebecca Mastey
Published: Nov 03, 2007

Spend a Saturday Exploring Woodstock, Illinois

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Mastey) — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 10:02:00 EDT

About 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Woodstock has plenty of ways to spend a lazy afternoon shopping, sight seeing and relaxing, without the tourist overload and congestion of other locales.

Contributor: Rebecca Mastey
Published: Oct 08, 2007