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Help kids get back into the swing of school with simple room updates

June 27, 2010

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(ARA) - Back-to-school season - many kids and some parents face it with dread. Kids rue giving up their summer freedom and going back to the hard work of learning. Parents fear the challenge of getting kids to refocus from pu...

Ten tips for the perfect bathroom remodel

June 3, 2010

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(ARA) - Giving an old, tired bathroom a makeover is one of the best things you can do to increase your home's resale value. And while it can take some planning, remodeling your bathroom is easily within the capability of most ho...

Home decorating: the cool, clean whites of summer

May 24, 2010

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(ARA) - There's nothing like white to add a cool, clean look to your home. From linens and pillows to china and cabinetry, a splash of white not only adds light to your interiors, but can lighten your mood as well. The kitchen is...

Four fast, fashionable and fabulous home fixes anyone can do

May 19, 2010

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(ARA) - When it comes to home improvement, you don't have to be a professional to get professional-looking results. Many simple projects can dramatically update your home and are easy enough for even the novice do-it-yourselfer. Start by choosing one ...

Summer: the perfect season to design an eye-catching and comfortable kitchen

May 18, 2010

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(ARA) - In the summer, most activity moves to the great outdoors. Porches, patios and decks are the official "heart center" of most homes during the warm weather months, especially at mealtimes. Instead of congregating in the ki...

Demystifying contemporary home decor and design

May 18, 2010

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(ARA) - Mixed up by modern? Confused by what's considered contemporary? With more emphasis on home design today, it can be difficult for homeowners to distinguish between the array of design styles. Contemporary (or "modern") is...

Get more bang for your renovation buck in the bedroom

May 17, 2010

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(ARA) - Kitchens and baths get all the buzz as the best rooms to renovate, whether you're selling your house or planning to stay in it. But don't overlook the power of a great master bedroom - after all, it's among the most fr...

James, Shelton to receive honorary degrees at commencement

May 3, 2010

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Donna A. James, managing director of Lardon & Associates LLC., will be the keynote speaker for North Carolina A&T State University's Annual Spring Commencement. The commencement will be held Saturday, May 8, at 8:30 a.m., at th...

Movie Review: The Back-Up Plan

April 27, 2010

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This movie can be described as a romantic comedy in every sense of the phrase. It was just as funny as it was cute. The awkward and hilarious situations that happen in the lives of an unexpectedly expecting couple bring laughs and...

Wilson film shown at Springfest

April 19, 2010

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Aggie Life has never been portrayed in a documentary style until now. Kevin Wilson's "Experience in Aggie Life" documentary debuted on Wednesday April 14 in the General Classroom Building Auditorium. The event opened wit...

Movie Review: Clash of the Titans

April 19, 2010

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Warner Brothers new remake of the movie "Clash of the Titans" is ranked as the #1 movie in America by critics, but I struggled to understand why. As I sat waiting for the release of the Cracken, I remembered that I had seen ...

Movie Review:

April 12, 2010

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Tyler Perry has added yet another movie to his empire. "Why Did I Get Married Too?" is Perry's first sequel. The movie's first installment, "Why Did I Get Married" was a big hit with most audiences, even Perry's more critical vi...