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Riding with a driver who exhibits road rage can be a helpless and frightening experience. More often than not we have a choice of who we ride in the car with, but when a spouse is the driver with road rage, escape can seem impossible. The good news is that driving habits can be changed, and a concerned spouse is one of the most effective ways to alleviate rage on the road. By using the following steps as a guide, you can show your spouse how road rage isn't the right way to handle upsetting or dangerous road conditions.
1. Lead by Example
If your spouse is exhibiting road rage, one of the most important things you can do is not show rage on the road yourself. React to situations the same way you would want your spouse to react. Make your spouse aware that you are purposefully reacting to conditions on the road with a calm and patient mind. This behavior will help normalize a more calm and considerate presence on the road when you are together.
2. Communicate Your Anxiety
Most issues in a marriage revolve around a lack of effective communication. Make sure that your spouse knows that you are not comfortable with the way he handles himself on the road. Try not to bottle up your emotions until they explode, which is exactly the behavior you want him to avoid. When your spouse shows signs of road rage, immediately let him know it's bothering you and ask him to stop, but do so in a calm and loving way.
3. Avoid Blame and Empathize
When you are talking to your spouse about road rage issues, it's a good idea not to assign blame or become accusatory. Many people exhibit rage as a defensive mechanism on the road, and therefore may respond the same way if her driving skills come under attack from you. Tell your spouse that you know why she gets angry on the road, but explain there are better ways to deal with other drivers.
4. Evaluate the Situation Together
When an incident is likely to induce road rage in your spouse, try to calmly explain why getting angry does nothing to solve the problem. For example, if another driver cuts off your vehicle, explain why yelling and making obscene hand gestures makes no difference. It won’t change the other driver’s behavior, but it will surely upset the children riding with you. The realization that road rage scares the children is one of the strongest deterrents for angry drivers.
5. Emphasize Safety and Defense
Make sure your spouse knows that safety is the number one priority for your family on the highway. As a married couple, your goal together in life is to grow old and happy. Explain how road rage tendencies like tailgating and aggressive driving lead to more accidents than they prevent. It's easy enough to find stories in the news about accidents caused by road rage and aggressive driving.
6. Drive More Often
If none of these approaches help, it might be time to become the primary driver in the family. This probably won’t be necessary for most couples, but it remains an option if things get bad enough. Most spouses will be open to changing driving habits when they know the safety and comfort of the family is at stake.
Jessica Bosari writes about road rage and other driving dangers at Kanetics.
3 Ocak 2013 Perşembe
Fun Freetime: Greg Banks' Pinocchio at CTC
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From the moment Geppetto creates him from a stick of wood, Pinocchio dreams of being a real boy. But will the all-too-tempting delights of puppet shows and Playland be too much for Pinocchio? When Geppetto is swallowed by a whale, it is up to this little puppet to show his courage and prove his love for his Papa is real. Greg Banks’ fast-pace reimagining will feature the four actors as painters that have shown up to paint the walls of the empty theatre, only to find an audience eagerly anticipating a production of Pinocchio. The four playfully scramble with the tools of their trade (paint brushes, ladders, mops, scaffolding, etc.) to tell the story ofPinocchio, eagerly asking for help from the audience to propel the story forward. Director Greg Banks is eager to look at the classic through a new lens. According to Banks, “Although this is a children’s story, it’s not a fairy tale.Pinocchio is a great story about growing up. It’s about discovering the world and being excited by what you find. It explores that fabulous time of innocence when everything is new from discovering your legs and finding out that they work, that they run and jump and do whatever you want, to figuring out that sometimes being alive is not just about you. It’s a fantastic reminder of what it’s like to see with fresh eyes, to be curious about your surroundings and at the same time it’s a lesson in what to look out for, what to be wary of.” Ivey Award-winning actor Bradley Greenwald is involved in multiple projects throughout the Twin Cities year-round. When asked what he is most anticipating with this production, Greenwald answered, “I'm looking forward to working with Greg Banks for the first time. I've enjoyed his previous projects at CTC. His setting of PINOCCHIO lights a fire under me. It's what all theater began as - story-telling, and children understand without any question a storyteller and a story.” Banks believes that the real story is about being true and avoiding deception and tricks. Banks concludes, “In the end it isn’t magic that saves Pinocchio and his papa. It is Pinocchio himself who saves the day.” Pinocchio runs January 15 – February 24, 2013 on the UnitedHealth Group Stage. As part of CTC’s commitment to programming for ages two through eighteen,Pinocchio is recommended for grades K+. Tickets are on sale now starting at $10. Affordable ticket packages are also still available. For more information visit childrenstheatre.org or call the Ticket Office at 612.874.0400.
Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is the first theatre for young people to win the coveted Tony® Award for Outstanding Regional Theater (2003). Founded in 1965, CTC serves more than 300,000 people annually and is one of the 20 largest theater companies in the nation. The company is noted for defining worldwide standards for youth theatre with an innovative mix of classic tales, celebrated international productions and challenging new work.
Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is the first theatre for young people to win the coveted Tony® Award for Outstanding Regional Theater (2003). Founded in 1965, CTC serves more than 300,000 people annually and is one of the 20 largest theater companies in the nation. The company is noted for defining worldwide standards for youth theatre with an innovative mix of classic tales, celebrated international productions and challenging new work.
Contest: Buick Achievers Scholarship
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The 2013Buick Achievers Scholarship Program will begin accepting applications next Monday, Jan. 7 through Thursday, Feb. 28 (5 p.m. EST).
Each year, 1,100 Buick Achiever Scholarships are awarded to students who excel both in the classroom and in the community, and are pursuing degrees in such areas as engineering, design, information technology and business-related majors in the auto industry. One hundred students will receive a scholarship up to $25,000 a year, renewable for up to five years. Additionally, 1,000 students will receive a one-time $2,000 award. Interested applicants can visit www.buickachievers.com for more information.
Each year, 1,100 Buick Achiever Scholarships are awarded to students who excel both in the classroom and in the community, and are pursuing degrees in such areas as engineering, design, information technology and business-related majors in the auto industry. One hundred students will receive a scholarship up to $25,000 a year, renewable for up to five years. Additionally, 1,000 students will receive a one-time $2,000 award. Interested applicants can visit www.buickachievers.com for more information.
Healthy Habits: High BP and OTC Drugs
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According to the American Heart Association, 76.4 million Americans have high blood pressure.* If you are one of them, there are some important facts to consider before reaching for an over-the-counter remedy this cold and flu season. Best practice is to always check with a physician before using a new medication, even if it’s available over the counter, as some treatments may contain ingredients that could interact with other medications. Nasal decongestants may fall into this category.
A non-medicated nasal spray alternative such as Ocean Saline Nasal Spray ($4.99 MSRP. Available at drugstores nationwide) might help. This #1 pharmacist-recommended nasal spray helps to loosen nasal mucus and flush out nasal passages without interacting with other medications.
* American Heart Association (2012); on behalf of the American Heart Association Statistics Committee and Stroke Statistics Subcommittee. Heart disease and stroke statistics—2012 update.
According to the American Heart Association, 76.4 million Americans have high blood pressure.* If you are one of them, there are some important facts to consider before reaching for an over-the-counter remedy this cold and flu season. Best practice is to always check with a physician before using a new medication, even if it’s available over the counter, as some treatments may contain ingredients that could interact with other medications. Nasal decongestants may fall into this category.A non-medicated nasal spray alternative such as Ocean Saline Nasal Spray ($4.99 MSRP. Available at drugstores nationwide) might help. This #1 pharmacist-recommended nasal spray helps to loosen nasal mucus and flush out nasal passages without interacting with other medications.
* American Heart Association (2012); on behalf of the American Heart Association Statistics Committee and Stroke Statistics Subcommittee. Heart disease and stroke statistics—2012 update.
Sweepstakes: The Lodge at Vail
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The Lodge at Vail, a RockResort, has launched a sweepstakes in honor of its 50th Anniversary! Each week one contestant will have the chance to win a prize a week until the week of February 13th, with the final drawing for a grand prize winter vacation for four on February 21st. The grand prize (valued at approx. $20,000) includes: · Four night stay for up to four people in the luxury suites at The Lodge at Vail· Air travel for up to four people via American Airlines (for travel within the continental United States)· Round-trip shuttle service transportation for up to six people to/from the Denver International Airport or Eagle-Vail Airport to Vail via the Colorado Mountain Express (CME)· Three full-day adult ski lift passes at Vail Mountain for each person in the party of four (total of 12 tickets)· One full day with a private ski/snowboard instructor for the group· Epic racing· $500 gift card to Vail Sports· Dinner for four to Elway’sTo enter the sweepstakes, visit Vail’s Facebook page, click “Like” and fill out the entry form for your chance to win. The sweepstakes runs through February 21st.
2 Ocak 2013 Çarşamba
Parenting Pointers: Six Steps to Cope With Your Spouse's Scary Driving
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Riding with a driver who exhibits road rage can be a helpless and frightening experience. More often than not we have a choice of who we ride in the car with, but when a spouse is the driver with road rage, escape can seem impossible. The good news is that driving habits can be changed, and a concerned spouse is one of the most effective ways to alleviate rage on the road. By using the following steps as a guide, you can show your spouse how road rage isn't the right way to handle upsetting or dangerous road conditions.
1. Lead by Example
If your spouse is exhibiting road rage, one of the most important things you can do is not show rage on the road yourself. React to situations the same way you would want your spouse to react. Make your spouse aware that you are purposefully reacting to conditions on the road with a calm and patient mind. This behavior will help normalize a more calm and considerate presence on the road when you are together.
2. Communicate Your Anxiety
Most issues in a marriage revolve around a lack of effective communication. Make sure that your spouse knows that you are not comfortable with the way he handles himself on the road. Try not to bottle up your emotions until they explode, which is exactly the behavior you want him to avoid. When your spouse shows signs of road rage, immediately let him know it's bothering you and ask him to stop, but do so in a calm and loving way.
3. Avoid Blame and Empathize
When you are talking to your spouse about road rage issues, it's a good idea not to assign blame or become accusatory. Many people exhibit rage as a defensive mechanism on the road, and therefore may respond the same way if her driving skills come under attack from you. Tell your spouse that you know why she gets angry on the road, but explain there are better ways to deal with other drivers.
4. Evaluate the Situation Together
When an incident is likely to induce road rage in your spouse, try to calmly explain why getting angry does nothing to solve the problem. For example, if another driver cuts off your vehicle, explain why yelling and making obscene hand gestures makes no difference. It won’t change the other driver’s behavior, but it will surely upset the children riding with you. The realization that road rage scares the children is one of the strongest deterrents for angry drivers.
5. Emphasize Safety and Defense
Make sure your spouse knows that safety is the number one priority for your family on the highway. As a married couple, your goal together in life is to grow old and happy. Explain how road rage tendencies like tailgating and aggressive driving lead to more accidents than they prevent. It's easy enough to find stories in the news about accidents caused by road rage and aggressive driving.
6. Drive More Often
If none of these approaches help, it might be time to become the primary driver in the family. This probably won’t be necessary for most couples, but it remains an option if things get bad enough. Most spouses will be open to changing driving habits when they know the safety and comfort of the family is at stake.
Jessica Bosari writes about road rage and other driving dangers at Kanetics.
1. Lead by Example
If your spouse is exhibiting road rage, one of the most important things you can do is not show rage on the road yourself. React to situations the same way you would want your spouse to react. Make your spouse aware that you are purposefully reacting to conditions on the road with a calm and patient mind. This behavior will help normalize a more calm and considerate presence on the road when you are together.
2. Communicate Your Anxiety
Most issues in a marriage revolve around a lack of effective communication. Make sure that your spouse knows that you are not comfortable with the way he handles himself on the road. Try not to bottle up your emotions until they explode, which is exactly the behavior you want him to avoid. When your spouse shows signs of road rage, immediately let him know it's bothering you and ask him to stop, but do so in a calm and loving way.
3. Avoid Blame and Empathize
When you are talking to your spouse about road rage issues, it's a good idea not to assign blame or become accusatory. Many people exhibit rage as a defensive mechanism on the road, and therefore may respond the same way if her driving skills come under attack from you. Tell your spouse that you know why she gets angry on the road, but explain there are better ways to deal with other drivers.
4. Evaluate the Situation Together
When an incident is likely to induce road rage in your spouse, try to calmly explain why getting angry does nothing to solve the problem. For example, if another driver cuts off your vehicle, explain why yelling and making obscene hand gestures makes no difference. It won’t change the other driver’s behavior, but it will surely upset the children riding with you. The realization that road rage scares the children is one of the strongest deterrents for angry drivers.
5. Emphasize Safety and Defense
Make sure your spouse knows that safety is the number one priority for your family on the highway. As a married couple, your goal together in life is to grow old and happy. Explain how road rage tendencies like tailgating and aggressive driving lead to more accidents than they prevent. It's easy enough to find stories in the news about accidents caused by road rage and aggressive driving.
6. Drive More Often
If none of these approaches help, it might be time to become the primary driver in the family. This probably won’t be necessary for most couples, but it remains an option if things get bad enough. Most spouses will be open to changing driving habits when they know the safety and comfort of the family is at stake.
Jessica Bosari writes about road rage and other driving dangers at Kanetics.
Credit History and Divorce
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Do you have a history of bad credit or have a tendency to lie to your spouse or significant other about purchases you've made? Research now indicates that these tendencies can all provide important clues about how your relationship is working out. If you didn't think bad credit could hurt more than your ability to qualify for loans, think again. This infographic shows how experts believe credit usage can actually predict divorce.
Thrifty Thinking: What Every College Grad Needs to Know About Credit
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When it comes to credit score, there's no such thing as throwing out the lowest test grade or offering a chance for extra credit. That's why college students need do their homework early on so they can pass the credit test during those vital first few years in the "real world."
The first rule of credit: Use it or lose it.In other words, in order to create a strong credit profile (and qualify for future auto or home loans), you have to demonstrate that you're able to use credit responsibly. You'll likely have to start out slow, like opening your first credit card account, making small but manageable purchases with it, and paying your bill on time every month. From there, whether you have an auto loan or a cell phone bill, the key is to make on-time payments.
You'll have to pay your dues.As is the case with breaking into a new field right out of college, sometimes your youth goes against you and you have to prove yourself. In other words, you won't get the best credit card rates in the early years of your credit history because you haven't earned them. But you can and should still shop around for a card that has terms you can live with for a while (for starters, look for cards with no annual fee). The reason being you want to keep your first major accounts active for a few years to establish a strong history. Opening and closing new accounts all the time will negatively affect your credit score.
Don't screw up your parents' credit.If your parents put you on as an authorized user on any of their accounts or co-sign to help you open a credit account or car loan, that's an additional reason to be responsible with payments. If you don't, it will ding their credit scores as well as yours.
Late payments arenot “no big deal.”As soon as you are late -- even one day -- on a credit card payment, your lateness is reported to one or all of the credit bureaus (Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian). The longer it takes you to pay, the worse it is (being 90 days overdue is worse than 30 days, for instance). To avoid being late, be sure you don't spend beyond your means, and set an email, text, or calendar alert so you have a reminder to make your payments on time.
Minimum payments will keep you in debt for decades.Paying your bills on time is the easy part; paying your balance in full is the challenge. If you run up your accounts and begin carrying large balances, paying just the minimum won't do much to bring down your debt thanks to interest that keeps accumulating. And when it comes to credit scores, how much debt you have as compared to how much credit you have available is a big part of the equation. So if you have a $1,000 credit limit and a $700 balance, you have a 70 percent debt utilization (not good!). Experts say to keep it under 30 percent, or even better, pay your balance in full each month.A healthy credit start takes discipline, especially for college grads who are just beginning to deal with financial independence. But it's a much easier road than trying to dig out from under a credit score that tanks.
Todd Hills is the CEO of Pawngo , the first full-service online pawn shop in the United States. After more than 25 years owning and operating brick and mortar pawn shops, Hills decided to bring this 3,000 year-old industry online. In 2009, he launched a successor to “Internet Pawn” called Pawngo based in Denver, Colorado. Hills got his first job at a pawn shop in 1985 before opening his own shop in 1990. Seven years later Pawn Onewas established. Pawn One was able to expand to 18 different locations by the year 2004 before he sold 15 of them to a public trading company. Hills goal was to take the pawn shop business to the next level, which was accomplished in 2009 when he launched Internet Pawn, the first online pawn shop in the US. Hills continued to grow the business and re-launched the company in 2011 as Pawngo withLighthouse Bank as its main investor.
The first rule of credit: Use it or lose it.In other words, in order to create a strong credit profile (and qualify for future auto or home loans), you have to demonstrate that you're able to use credit responsibly. You'll likely have to start out slow, like opening your first credit card account, making small but manageable purchases with it, and paying your bill on time every month. From there, whether you have an auto loan or a cell phone bill, the key is to make on-time payments.
You'll have to pay your dues.As is the case with breaking into a new field right out of college, sometimes your youth goes against you and you have to prove yourself. In other words, you won't get the best credit card rates in the early years of your credit history because you haven't earned them. But you can and should still shop around for a card that has terms you can live with for a while (for starters, look for cards with no annual fee). The reason being you want to keep your first major accounts active for a few years to establish a strong history. Opening and closing new accounts all the time will negatively affect your credit score.
Don't screw up your parents' credit.If your parents put you on as an authorized user on any of their accounts or co-sign to help you open a credit account or car loan, that's an additional reason to be responsible with payments. If you don't, it will ding their credit scores as well as yours.
Late payments arenot “no big deal.”As soon as you are late -- even one day -- on a credit card payment, your lateness is reported to one or all of the credit bureaus (Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian). The longer it takes you to pay, the worse it is (being 90 days overdue is worse than 30 days, for instance). To avoid being late, be sure you don't spend beyond your means, and set an email, text, or calendar alert so you have a reminder to make your payments on time.
Minimum payments will keep you in debt for decades.Paying your bills on time is the easy part; paying your balance in full is the challenge. If you run up your accounts and begin carrying large balances, paying just the minimum won't do much to bring down your debt thanks to interest that keeps accumulating. And when it comes to credit scores, how much debt you have as compared to how much credit you have available is a big part of the equation. So if you have a $1,000 credit limit and a $700 balance, you have a 70 percent debt utilization (not good!). Experts say to keep it under 30 percent, or even better, pay your balance in full each month.A healthy credit start takes discipline, especially for college grads who are just beginning to deal with financial independence. But it's a much easier road than trying to dig out from under a credit score that tanks.
Todd Hills is the CEO of Pawngo , the first full-service online pawn shop in the United States. After more than 25 years owning and operating brick and mortar pawn shops, Hills decided to bring this 3,000 year-old industry online. In 2009, he launched a successor to “Internet Pawn” called Pawngo based in Denver, Colorado. Hills got his first job at a pawn shop in 1985 before opening his own shop in 1990. Seven years later Pawn Onewas established. Pawn One was able to expand to 18 different locations by the year 2004 before he sold 15 of them to a public trading company. Hills goal was to take the pawn shop business to the next level, which was accomplished in 2009 when he launched Internet Pawn, the first online pawn shop in the US. Hills continued to grow the business and re-launched the company in 2011 as Pawngo withLighthouse Bank as its main investor.
Parenting Pointers: How Not to Turn Your Kids into Troubled Teens
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The best way to avoid turningyour kids into troubled teens is to help them build character. Kids can't learnhow to be moral by reading school textbooks or from day-to-day lessons. This isa lesson they learn by watching the adults in their lives, especially theirparents. You need to use proven strategies that are simple enough to make anactual difference in the lives of children. Once you find what works for youand your kids, be consistent and stick to it. Here are five simple tips forhelping to build character in your kids so they won't turn into troubled teens.
Kaylee Wilson is a proudsingle mom and a professional writer. She currently contributes at The FamilyCompass. The Family Compass brings together a vast collection of resources thatwill help families find their bearings.The Family Compass can help. Click here for boarding schools for troubled teens.
The best way to avoid turningyour kids into troubled teens is to help them build character. Kids can't learnhow to be moral by reading school textbooks or from day-to-day lessons. This isa lesson they learn by watching the adults in their lives, especially theirparents. You need to use proven strategies that are simple enough to make anactual difference in the lives of children. Once you find what works for youand your kids, be consistent and stick to it. Here are five simple tips forhelping to build character in your kids so they won't turn into troubled teens.
5 Tips for Building Character in YourChildren
1. Stay Committed to Your Morals – If you stay committed toyour own personal morals, you have a better chance of raising a child with goodmorals. Remember that your kids are watching your every move. The choices youmake in your daily life will have an impact on theirs, one way of another. So,stay committed to living your life morally, and they will like follow suit.2. Share Your Beliefs with Them – It's impossible to raisea child with high values if you're not clear what yours area. Take time tothink about the values you truly believe in. Spend quality time with your kids,sharing your values with them regularly. Also, be sure to explain your reasonsbehind the way you feel. In life, your kids will continuously hear and seethings that are against what you believe in. They need to feel strongly aboutyour standards in order to go against the immoral ones in the outside world.3. Teach Moral Lessons During Disciplining –Discipline is an important part of parenting. Children need to know thatthere are consequences to negative behavior and decisions. Effective disciplineinvolves helping them to recognize why their negative behavior was wrong. Italso involves helping them learn how to reflect on the consequences they mustface because of this behavior. Discipline is not all about punishment. Itshould also be able helping your kids learn from their mistakes so that theycan continue to grow morally.4. Make Strong Character a Daily Priority – Encourageyour children to make a difference in the world, their communities and withintheir family structures. The goals behind this is to help them become lessdependent upon your guidance, while incorporating positive principles intotheir daily lives. In time, many of these principles will also become theirown. This can be made possible if you continuously instill important virtues,and recognize those virtues, letting them know that you approve.5. Follow the Golden Rule - “Do untoothers as you would have them do unto you” is one of the best values youcan teach your children. Children who understand and honor this rule are almostcertain to grow up to be good teens. Making this the moral principle of yourparenting tactics is one of the best ways to ensure that you don't turn yourkids into trouble teens.About the Author:Kaylee Wilson is a proudsingle mom and a professional writer. She currently contributes at The FamilyCompass. The Family Compass brings together a vast collection of resources thatwill help families find their bearings.The Family Compass can help. Click here for boarding schools for troubled teens.
Fun Freetime: Greg Banks' Pinocchio at CTC
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From the moment Geppetto creates him from a stick of wood, Pinocchio dreams of being a real boy. But will the all-too-tempting delights of puppet shows and Playland be too much for Pinocchio? When Geppetto is swallowed by a whale, it is up to this little puppet to show his courage and prove his love for his Papa is real. Greg Banks’ fast-pace reimagining will feature the four actors as painters that have shown up to paint the walls of the empty theatre, only to find an audience eagerly anticipating a production of Pinocchio. The four playfully scramble with the tools of their trade (paint brushes, ladders, mops, scaffolding, etc.) to tell the story ofPinocchio, eagerly asking for help from the audience to propel the story forward. Director Greg Banks is eager to look at the classic through a new lens. According to Banks, “Although this is a children’s story, it’s not a fairy tale.Pinocchio is a great story about growing up. It’s about discovering the world and being excited by what you find. It explores that fabulous time of innocence when everything is new from discovering your legs and finding out that they work, that they run and jump and do whatever you want, to figuring out that sometimes being alive is not just about you. It’s a fantastic reminder of what it’s like to see with fresh eyes, to be curious about your surroundings and at the same time it’s a lesson in what to look out for, what to be wary of.” Ivey Award-winning actor Bradley Greenwald is involved in multiple projects throughout the Twin Cities year-round. When asked what he is most anticipating with this production, Greenwald answered, “I'm looking forward to working with Greg Banks for the first time. I've enjoyed his previous projects at CTC. His setting of PINOCCHIO lights a fire under me. It's what all theater began as - story-telling, and children understand without any question a storyteller and a story.” Banks believes that the real story is about being true and avoiding deception and tricks. Banks concludes, “In the end it isn’t magic that saves Pinocchio and his papa. It is Pinocchio himself who saves the day.” Pinocchio runs January 15 – February 24, 2013 on the UnitedHealth Group Stage. As part of CTC’s commitment to programming for ages two through eighteen,Pinocchio is recommended for grades K+. Tickets are on sale now starting at $10. Affordable ticket packages are also still available. For more information visit childrenstheatre.org or call the Ticket Office at 612.874.0400.
Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is the first theatre for young people to win the coveted Tony® Award for Outstanding Regional Theater (2003). Founded in 1965, CTC serves more than 300,000 people annually and is one of the 20 largest theater companies in the nation. The company is noted for defining worldwide standards for youth theatre with an innovative mix of classic tales, celebrated international productions and challenging new work.
Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is the first theatre for young people to win the coveted Tony® Award for Outstanding Regional Theater (2003). Founded in 1965, CTC serves more than 300,000 people annually and is one of the 20 largest theater companies in the nation. The company is noted for defining worldwide standards for youth theatre with an innovative mix of classic tales, celebrated international productions and challenging new work.
1 Ocak 2013 Salı
Thrifty Thinking: 13 Ways to Save in 2013
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Spending less and saving more money are among the top goals on typical New Year's resolution lists. Heavy holiday spending coupled with potential tax hikes from the fiscal cliff make these goals even more important in 2013. To help, here are 13 easy ways to save more in 2013.
Andrea Woroch is a nationally-recognized consumer and money-saving expert who helps consumers live on less without radically changing their lifestyles. From smart spending tips to personal finance advice, Andrea transforms everyday consumers into savvy shoppers. She has been featured among top news outlets such as Good Morning America, NBC's Today, MSNBC, New York Times, Kiplinger Personal Finance, CNNMoney and many more. You can follow her on Twitter for daily savings advice and tips.
1. Dine Out Less
Have you ever calculated how much eating out eats into your budget? In 2011, the average family dished out $2,620 for dining out. Year-end bank and credit card statement summaries should quickly show you how much you spent at restaurants this year. You'll likely be surprised to learn how much you can save by staying home.
2. Adjust Your Tax Withholding
Though the impact of the fiscal cliff makes this one tricky, the first of the year is the best time to review and adjust your withholdings. Withhold too much and you're offering an interest-free loan to the U.S. government; withhold too little and you'll have a very bad day come April 15.
3. Sell Your Gift Cards
They say it's the thought that counts, and that's certainly the case when you receive a gift card to an establishment you don't like or isn't offered locally. Turn that card into cash by selling it on sites like GiftCardGranny.com, where you can receive up to 92-percent of the card's value or trade it for a gift card to Amazon.
4. Learn Something New
Learning something new is already part of your list of resolutions, so why not make it something that will save you money? Whether it's discovering how to change the oil in your car, fixing a leaky faucet or whipping up a killer stir fry, you'll cut costs and add to your list of skills.
5. Sell or Swap Your Stuff
Organize a clothes swap with friends or sell them online or at a consignment shop. A clothing swap is an especially good idea for parents who constantly need new items for growing kids. Sites like thredUp.com are great online resources if friends aren't yet ready to trade.
6. Use Coupons
Extreme couponers have given the practice a bad name, but using coupons for everyday purchases is a tried-and-true method of saving money. Avoid a purse full of coupons with Coupon Sherpa mobile app, or take advantage of supermarket apps to organize all your grocery savings onto your loyalty card.
7. Get Cheap Exercise
Gym memberships are tempting this time of year, but you can forego the annual contract for at-home DVDs and inexpensive equipment like dumbbells and running shoes. Even online video tutorials from sites like BodyRock and Fitness Magazine will help you perfect movies that you can do in your living room for free.
8. Stop Paying for Free Services
Are you still paying for books, texting, anti-virus software, video calls and ATM use? Then it's time to stop! There's a host of everyday necessities and luxuries you can get for free with a little research. Get started with this list of over 20 things you should stop paying for.
9. Review Your Cable Plan
A quick call to your cable provider may uncover a new promotion that will save you big bucks. Some may provide a discount for going paperless or setting up autopay, so ask what's available or threaten to switch providers. Don't forget, you can save up to $50 per month by eliminating movie channels streaming them for free on Hulu, or visiting your local library for free rentals.
10. Use Generic Drugs
If you take prescription medication, you're intimately familiar with the rising cost of healthcare. Make sure you ask your doctor about generic versions of a new medication or a lesser-priced drug that offers similar treatment. He or she may even be able to provide a few free samples to help reduce the overall prescription cost.
11. Pay Yourself First
It's a good idea to pay down holiday debt as soon as possible, but it's even better idea to continue putting money away. An emergency fund is essential to avoiding financial devastation should an unexpected, pricey life occurrence strike you this year. Aim to stash away six to nine months of living expenses.
12. Use Credit Card Rewards
Though $48 billion rewards are issued from credit card companies annually, some $16 billion go unused each year. Don't become part of that statistic. Redeem those rewards collected by swiping your plastic for discretionary spending -- instead of adding more to your balance. Consider redeeming for gift cards to apply to various daily spending needs.
13. Get a Side Job
Do you enjoy writing? Taking photos? Designing websites? Turn your passion into a side job. You can post your professional skills at eLance.com. If nothing comes to mind, check out TaskRabbit.com where you can run other people's errands during your spare time for a small fee.
Andrea Woroch is a nationally-recognized consumer and money-saving expert who helps consumers live on less without radically changing their lifestyles. From smart spending tips to personal finance advice, Andrea transforms everyday consumers into savvy shoppers. She has been featured among top news outlets such as Good Morning America, NBC's Today, MSNBC, New York Times, Kiplinger Personal Finance, CNNMoney and many more. You can follow her on Twitter for daily savings advice and tips.
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Here are some of January's Video Values offers. To save even more at Rite Aid on top of the regularly advertised specials, you can earn exclusive print-at-home savings just by watching informational videos on select products through Video Values. The January set of offers are live and will remain up through Jan. 26 of 2013 (unless otherwise specified, printed offers expire Feb. 9). In all, there are has more than 50 videos this month worth more than $80. To earn your Video Values offers or for more information, click on the 'Video Values" link onwww.riteaid.com. January Video Values list$10.00 off SensatioNail Gel Starter Kit$5.00 off Nicorette Lozenge 72 ct. or 108 ct., mini Lozenge, 81 ct.$5.00 off Nicorette Gum 100-170ct$5.00 off Nicoderm CQ 14ct$2.00 off Brainstrong Adult, 90 ct, Prenatal, 60 ct., Gummies, 30 ct., Toddler, 30 ct.$2.00 off Any Playtex Baby Product$2.00 off Any Emergen-C Product$2.00 off Any Centrum Flavor Burst Vitamin, 60 and 120 ct.$2.00 off Abreva Tube or Pump$1.50 off Tums freshers$1.50 off Burt's Bees Lip Color Product$1.00 off Tums (excludes rolls and freshers)$1.00 off Nature Made Fish Oil$1.00 off Nad's Eyebrow Shaper, .2 oz.$1.00 off Ester C
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Super Diet Genius ($3.99) is like having a dietician in your pocket. This iPhone app generates daily and weekly diet plans with exact portion sizes of Superfoods based on your build, weight loss goals,
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and even what foods you have in your kitchen.
Using the top 100 Superfoods - the healthiest, antioxidant and nutrient rich foods on earth - the app customizes your diet based on your weight, height, gender, age, activity level, rate of weight loss, and even food preferences!