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Local Living Goes Local: NORTH POLE, ALASKA

Local Living Goes Local: NORTH POLE, ALASKA

By Diane Burns          What is your first thought when you hear the words North Pole?  If you’re a child you think of Santa and his workshop.  If you’re an adult you may think, “What a cold place to live.”          Located just 12 miles [...]

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No Time Like the Present to Plan for Good Health

No Time Like the Present to Plan for Good Health

Before we know it, the New Year will be here! That’s why now is the perfect time to reflect on what you’ve accomplished for your health throughout 2011, and make plans for your well-being in2012. In these times of uncertainly in so many areas of [...]

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Eco Travels: Eagles Mere Inn

Eco Travels:  Eagles Mere Inn

Imagine a place where you can get away, a place that touches your soul with its surroundings. We discovered an unspoiled destination in Pennsylvania’s endless mountains where dining is a leisurely indulgence and the beauty of nature beckons. The Eagles Mere Inn is an eco-friendly, [...]

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You Need It, You Got It: Hatboro Beverages at Your Service

You Need It, You Got It:  Hatboro Beverages at Your Service

By Pattie Krukowski  Hatboro Beverages’ commitment to customer service has not only enabled them to remain the respected retail distributor in the area for over 50 years but has also established them as the go-to masters of ceremony when your special event needs to be [...]

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Wrapping Presence – A Joy, Never a Chore

Wrapping Presence – A Joy, Never a Chore

By Candace Young  With so many ways to volunteer across the country, this role-model non-profit might be the one for you. Wrapping Presence is an organization founded in 1995 by Marne Kies Dietterich in memory of her parents.  Marne and her dedicated team of volunteers [...]

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Holiday Recipes

Holiday Recipes

By Kimberly Cambra T’ is the season to celebrate friends, family and food all at your holiday table. This issue you will discover side by side recipes for my best-loved side dishes. Happy Holidays from The FORK-1-1. Vidalia Onion Tart Yields 6 -8 servings Bake: [...]

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Year-End Investment Decisions

Year-End Investment Decisions

What are year-end investment decisions?  Year-end investment decisions may sometimes result in substantial tax savings. Tax planning may allow you to control the timing and method by which you report your income and claim your deductions and credits. The basic strategy for year-end planning is [...]

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Byers’ Choice Ltd. Carolers ® Silently Sing the Praises of Seasonal Joy

Byers’ Choice Ltd. Carolers ® Silently Sing the Praises of Seasonal Joy

By Donna Dvorak  Add sparkle to your dazzling holiday season by capturing magical memories at Byers’ Choice Ltd. Visitor Center, Museum, and Emporium. First, meander through the illuminated path where lights shimmer through snow and ice, and then stroll through the Dickens’ lobby where Victorian [...]

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Colonial Marble & Granite: People Matter

Colonial Marble & Granite:   People Matter

By Sharyl Volpe According to James Freeman, Senior Vice President of Colonial Marble & Granite, when this industry-leader started out in 2007, confusion ran rampant for customers. Figuring out how to compare the bottom line costs across competitors took a degree in calculus. This inspired [...]

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Stocking Stuffer

Stocking Stuffer

By Kimberly Cambra  Want to really give a gift that will yield a flavorful return in the kitchen, on your table and palate this holiday season? Why not give someone you love a weekend cooking class at The Culinary Institute of America? This prestigious campus [...]

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