Thursday, June 30, 2011

About Today: Mom, I'm Bored!

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From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor
When I was a kid, the surest way to annoy my Mom was to say that we were bored. "I am not the cruise director," she would say. "This is not the Love Boat. There are no planned activities on the Lido deck."

9 Summer Activities for Bored Kids
Which was her way of saying that bored people are boring people. Only with pop cultural references which were current at the time. (I'm old. Be quiet, you.)

Easy 10-Minute Crafts for Kids
Still, sometimes you need some pre-planned fun in order to keep kids out of your hair.
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22 Things to Do Outside
Bonus points if said pre-planned fun takes everyone outside and away from the 15 glowing rectangles we all stare at for the bulk of the day.

Top Chemistry Projects for Bored Kids

 


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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

About Country Music: Classic Country Flashback!

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From Robert Silva, your Guide to Country Music
Remember when country radio was brimming with the timeless sounds of George Jones, Loretta Lynn, and Waylon Jennings? Well, I don't. But it's still not too late to sample the timeless sounds of these country legends!

Country's Original Hellraiser
Born in Alabama, died in a Cadillac. Every song he wrote is worth hearing. That's Hank Williams for ya.

Dolly Parton's Best Records
She's got a new record coming your way in June. But you'll be well-advised to sample some classic Dolly.
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Merle Haggard's Best Tunes
Want a drinking song? A prisoner song? A pro-war song? An anti-war song? Don't worry, Hag's got 'em all!
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Loretta Lynn Isn't a Late Sprouter
Married at 13. Grandmother at 29. Worked with Jack White in her 70s.

 


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About Today: 15 Ways to Save on Air Conditioning

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From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor
At last count, 105 percent of our summer budget went to air conditioning. You math people in the audience will know that this is technically impossible. However, I am telling you that I have seen the bills, and it is so.

15 Ways to Save on Air Conditioning
Why is AC so expensive? Well, it's because our power is now entirely generated by thousand-year-old unicorns running on golden treadmills. (Isn't that more interesting than the usual whining about expensive utilities?)
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Keep Cool Without Air Conditioning
I will freely admit to overusing air conditioning, which isn't great for my bills or for the planet. These are ways to use less AC, and not feel it.

Window Air Conditioner Maintenance
Did you know that you need to maintain your air conditioner? I didn't until two years ago, when my filter got so clogged with dust that my air conditioner just ... gave up.

10 Frozen Coffee and Tea Treats for Summer
You can always cool yourself off the old-fashioned way: By making lots and lots of cold drinks. I find this works even better if you drink them while sitting in a kiddie pool, although your neighbors will think you're odd.

 


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About Top 40: Battle For Victory On 'The Voice'

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From Bill Lamb, your Guide to Top 40
It looks like the competition for victory on the first season of NBC's music competition 'The Voice' will come down to the wire.

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