About Today: It's Time to Winterize

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Today I live in an apartment and don't own a car, so my winterizing checklist begins and ends with a phone call to my landlord to turn the heat on. Unfortunately, it's not quite that easy for everybody. Get Your Household In Order Get these things done now because, as our Guide to Home Repair astutely points out, installing storm windows when it's 10 degrees outside isn't exactly a fun-filled holiday activity. Winterize Your Home for Energy Savings Winterize Your Pool, Spa, or Hot Tub See More About:  winterizing heating and cooling systems  cold weather preparation for doors and windows  fall sprinkler preparation Prep Your Car for Winter Old Man Winter may chuckle as he watches you scrape sheets of ice off your car windshield, but he bellows with laughter when you break down on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere because you forgot to check your antifreeze. Winter Driving Tips Assemble a Winter Car Emergency Kit See More About:  coolant  regular maintenance  winter driving Don't Forget Your Lawn What exactly does "putting your lawn to bed" for the winter entail? It could include re-seeding, mulching and raking leaves, and tending to sprinkler systems. How to Winterize a Sprinkler System How to Winterize a Lawn Mower See More About:  winter lawn preparations  winter lawn care  lawn care techniques Set Up a Home Workout Space Treacherous roads and heavy snowfall could make long walks or driving to the gym difficult for those living in cold-weather locales. Sorry, no excuses: our Guide to Pilates has your winter fitness solution. Cardio Exercises for Home Workouts Home Exercise on the 10-10-10 Plan See More About:  pilates exercises  pilates clothing  pilates dvd reviews Today Ads Exercise Lawn Maintenance Lawn Care Workout Physical Fitness Featured Articles NBA Lockout (Finally) Settled How to Be Happy at Work Turn Placements Into Purses Barrel-Aged Cocktails 101 iPhone & iPod Gift Guide Good Toys for Kids   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About Today: Finish Your Semester Strongly

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Today See that, college kids? It's the proverbial light at the end of the long tunnel that has been your fall semester. There's one last hurdle to leap: Finals Week. No sweat! We've got everything you need to breeze through it (except for notes from that class you accidentally slept through last week). How to Survive College Finals Cap off your long--and hopefully productive--semester by galloping to the finish line with helpful tips for acing your finals from our Guide to College Life. Studying Tips for College Finals How to Improve Your Memory While Studying See More About:  college finals  college academic tips  handling college stress How to Reduce Stress During Finals Week Around-the-clock cramming is more likely to hurt rather than help your chances for final exam success--and it'll stress you out, too. Here are a few suggestions for extended study breaks that'll help you unwind. 10 Good Places to Study on Campus What to Eat Before a Final Exam See More About:  college finals  handling college stress  Eat These Nutritious Snacks Which one of these is not like the other? A) Medium Cheese Pizza B) Cheeseburger with Curly Fries C) Whole-Grain Pita with Hummus D) King-Size Snickers Bar Making Sense of Espressos Best Chai Tea Recipes See More About:  healthy snacks  fruit and vegetables  healthy cooking What to Do If You Fail a Class There's no way you're going to fail a class... right? Of course not. Just in case you have a, um, friend who fails, here's what he or she should do about it. What to Do About Academic Probation How to Appeal Academic Dismissal See More About:  college academic tips  handling college classes  finding college success Today Ads Exam Study Tips College Courses Healthy Recipes Study Recipes for Kids Featured Articles Dry Skin Tips for Winter Make Your Own Tree Food Gift Etiquette for Families Best Books of the Year Holiday Baking for Special Diets Hugo Movie Companion   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About French Language: Expressions with jour and journee ~ Possessive adj

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French Language French Language Start Learning Practice/Perfect For Teachers From Laura K. Lawless, your Guide to French Language Expressions with jour and journée The French words jour and journée both mean "day" and are also used in many expressions. Learn how to say day off, nowadays, update, and more expressions with jour and journée. See More About:  jour  journée  french expressions Possessive adjectives Possessive adjectives are the words used in place of articles to indicate to whom or to what something belongs. Their usage is similar to English, but there are some differences in form. See More About:  french possession  french adjectives  beginning french French videos Watch French videos with French and English subtitles to work on your French listening comprehension, and learn some new French vocabulary at the same time. How do you say ___ in French? If you're wondering how to say something in French, this is the place. Here are some ideas and resources to help you find out how to say anything in French. See More About:  french translation  french language  French Language Ads French Learning Language Translation English Vocabulary English Language Learn Language Featured Articles hausser - le mot du jour Essential French phrases French crossword puzzles   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More> This newsletter is written by: Laura K. Lawless French Language Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About French Language newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Top 100 French Words French Proficiency Test French Verb Conjugator Daily French: word, lesson, facts French Quizzes Advertisement

About Continuing Education: Gift Ideas for Adult Students

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Continuing Education Continuing Education Non-Trad Students Teachers Lifelong Learners From Deb Peterson, your Guide to Continuing Education Some of you have already started your holiday shopping. Heck, some of you are probably finished! If you still need a gift or two or three for the adult student on your list, we have ideas! Lots of them. Electronic Gift Ideas for Adult Students What did we do before we had all those electronic gadgets that make life so easy? Whether you have a lot of money or a little, we have electronic gift ideas for the adult student, including a nice little stocking stuffer. Read more See More About:  gift ideas  adult students  laptop Gift Ideas to Give the Adult Student a Break Adult students balance a whole lot of life: school, work, kids, household, hobbies. Give them a break. Read more See More About:  gift ideas  adult students  stress 10 Car-Related Gifts for the Winter Driver You know the scene: it's 10 p.m., class is finally dismissed, and the car is covered with 5 inches of snow. Underneath is a sheet of ice. You have saved the day by giving the adult student you love the gift of winter car safety. Read more See More About:  gift ideas  adult students  adult edu More Gift Ideas We have even more gift ideas for adult students: 10 Affordable Gift Ideas 8 Affordable Gift Ideas Last-Minute Gift Ideas Continuing Education Ads Gifts for Men Continuing Education Gift Ideas Unique Gifts Romantic Gifts Featured Articles Get Your Degree Teaching Adult Learners Adult Learning English as a Second Language Professional Certification Lifelong Learning   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More> This newsletter is written by: Deb Peterson Continuing Education Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Continuing Education newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Should You Go Back to School? Hardest/Easiest Part of GED Test Occupy Wall Street Learnings 5 Principles of Teaching Adults Alphabetical List of Ice Breakers Advertisement