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Lessons From A Woman Mechanic

Erin Phillips — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 13:57:27 +0000

By: Nick Yapp Collection: Hulton Archive
I don't know about you, but I get sick of the runaround from car mechanics. Here are some tips, from one female to another!! ~Erin

In a bad economy, people tend to fix their cars rather than buy new ones. And while industry experts say that nearly 80 percent of the people who bring their cars in for repair are women, women are far more likely than men to believe their mechanic is taking them for a ride. That's why Demeny Pollitt wanted to open her own garage and probably one reason why she is not short on customers.

Property Tax Increase Will Near $1 Million

XL Country — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:50:23 +0000

Montana property owners are expected to see an increase in the tax rate in the next year. While the extra taxes are never wished for, our state needs the money, and legislators actually delayed the increase by a year in lieu of the recession. Read on to better understand the Montana Property Tax and for tips on how to save.

How to Stay Hangover-Free This Mardi Gras

XL Country — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:17:09 +0000

Since Mardi Gras is a holiday that goes hand-in-hand with gluttonous drinking, we thought we’d offer a few tips for a more positive drinking experience for those who want to enjoy themselves and not wind up a morning-after mess. 1. Eat before you drink This is the most important thing to do, because drinking on [...]

If Fortune Cookies Were Only Real Fortunes

Tom Jordan — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 23:07:36 +0000

My wife Lori and I went to eat at THE WOK recently. We eat there often. Love the place. I do have one gripe about what folks call fortune cookies though. And that is they really aren't fortune cookies. I call them ADVICE COOKIES! :) I don't think I've ever gotten a cookie with a real fortune inside! Anyway, here's why I think the way I do about them: