Money tips for school and family meal planning
The piece offers back to school financial tips including bulk cooking to cut takeout, advance calendar planning for budget busters, and sharing carpool duties to save on gas. It blends practical advice with a personal anecdote about a half birthday card and staying in touch.
Eat Pray Love merch spree spreads beyond the screen
Fans of Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir turned film find a flood of merchandise from HSN and Cost Plus World Market offering bags, tea, jewelry, and home goods. Executives describe a new marketing surge as books and films create tangible, purchasable journeys, with mixed feedback from readers.
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Javier Bardem
Mindy Grossman
Sony Pictures Entertainment
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How to be cool and calm between jobs
Paula Sirois McClatchy Newspapers offers guidance for the unemployed to regain calm and channel energy constructively. Emphasizing volunteering to gain a sense of purpose, the piece urges using the downtime to pursue dreams, support loved ones, and focus on larger life goals rather than fear.
Asphalt: The Backbone of America's Roads
An overview of how asphalt is formed from crude oil, processed in refineries, and mixed with gravel to create hot mix asphalt for roads. It explains layering, recycling, and common issues like potholes caused by winter cracking and water intrusion.
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