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Recovering Ubuntu After Installing Windows

2011-09-16T15:01:00.001Z

Using the Ubuntu CD (Recommended)

Insert your Ubuntu CD, reboot your computer and boot into a live session.
Install and run Boot-Repair, select 'First Repair' and apply.
Reboot without the CD. GRUB menu will appear and will propose both Ubuntu and Windows.

Using Boot-Repair-Disk

Download Boot-Repair-Disk
Burn it on a CD or put it on USB key via Unetbootin
Insert the Boot-Repair-Disk and reboot the PC
Choose 32 or 64bits
Boot-Repair will automatically start. Select 'First Repair' and apply.
Reboot without the CD. GRUB menu will appear and will propose both Ubuntu and Windows.

Using the Unofficial Rescatux

Download Rescatux
Burn the Rescatux ISO in a cdrom
Make your PC boot from the cdrom
At Boot screen
- If your Ubuntu installation is not 64 bit (most probable) just press 'ENTER'
- If your Ubuntu installation is 64 bit: Select 'Live 64 bit' option and press 'ENTER'
Select 'GRUB' option and click on OK button
Select 'Restore grub / Fix Linux Boot' option and click on OK button
Select the partition where your Ubuntu is and click on OK button
Select the hard disk where you want GRUB to be installed (usually the first one)
Define hard disk order as the BIOS one
'Grub was installed OK' confirmation / GRUB was not installed error will appear
Look for 'System' -> 'Shutdown' in the top tray in order to halt your machine

Using the Ubuntu Alternate CD

Enter your computers BIOS to check computer can boot from CD ROM. If you can boot from CD, insert CD ROM into drive. Exit the BIOS (if needed save your settings to make sure the computer boots from the CD ROM).
When the Ubuntu splash screen comes up with the boot: prompt, type in rescue and press enter.
Choose your language, location (country) and then keyboard layout as if you were doing a fresh install.
Enter a host name, or leave it with the default (Ubuntu).
At this stage you are presented with a screen where you can select which partition is your root partition (there is a list of the partitions on your hard drive, so you are required to know which partition number Ubuntu is on). This will be dev/discs/disc0/partX, where the X is a partition number.
You are then presented with a command prompt (a hash), type:

$ grub-install /dev/XXX

where XXX is the device of your Ubuntu install. (eg: grub-install /dev/sdb).

The Hidden Health Benefits of Sex

2011-06-01T13:42:00.001Z

"Having sex regularly can do more than make you feel closer to your partner—it can actually make you physically healthier," says Hilda Hutcherson, M.D., a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Columbia University and author of Pleasure: A Woman's Guide to Getting the Sex You Want, Need, and Deserve. Check out a few of the surprising perks you can reap from a good romp.

Less Stress

If you're freaking out about tomorrow's job interview, slip between the sheets. Research from the University of the West of Scotland reveals that people who had intercourse at least once over two weeks were better able to manage stressful situations such as public speaking, says study author and psychology professor Stuart Brody, Ph.D. That's because endorphins and oxytocin are released during sex, and these feel-good hormones activate pleasure centers in the brain that create feelings of intimacy and relaxation and help stave off anxiety and depression, says WH advisor Laura Berman, Ph.D., an assistant clinical professor of ob-gyn and psychiatry at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University and author of It's Not Him, It's You! You don't have to climax to net the effects, but you'll get the biggest surge of soothing hormones if you have an orgasm. Just one more reason to shoot for a stellar finish!

Sounder Sleep

It's downright dreamy how an O can lull you to sleep. That's because the same endorphins that help you de-stress can also relax your mind and body, priming you for slumber, says Cindy M. Meston, Ph.D., director of the Sexual Psychophysiology Laboratory at the University of Texas at Austin and coauthor of Why Women Have Sex. Plus, during orgasm, the hormone prolactin is released. "Prolactin levels are naturally higher when we sleep, which suggests a strong relationship between the two," she says. But if you're wild in the sack, take note: Highly active sex can make you feel more energized than sleepy. Sex should never be a snooze, but if you want to use knocking boots as a sleep aid, skip the acrobatics and opt for a subdued session.

Tip: Healthy Women's Orgasm

It's healthy for you and your partner to know your body and learn what excites you most. Dr. Keri Peterson shares tips on how women can become confident and in-control of their own bodies

Minimized Pain

Talk about flipping the script:

"Yes, tonight, honey—I have a headache." The surge of hormones released after an orgasm can help ease any annoying ache, whether it's a strained back or a head pounder, says Meston. A study conducted at the Headache Clinic at Southern Illinois University found that half of female migraine sufferers reported relief after climaxing.

"The endorphins that are released during an orgasm closely resemble morphine, and they effectively relieve pain," says Meston. Have a migraine but your man isn't around? Self-medicate by treating yourself with some solo sex. As long as you hit your peak, masturbating will have the same soothing effect.

Fewer Colds

There's nothing sexy about sneezing, wheezing, or that runny-nose look. But getting hot and bothered can help you avoid coming down with the sniffles: People who have sex were found to have higher levels of an antibody called immunoglobulin A (IgA), according to researchers at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania. These antibodies help combat diseases and keep the body safe from colds and flu. Save up your sick days and use them as sex days!

A Youthful Glow

Get busy to get gorgeous: In a study conducted at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in Scotland, a panel of judges viewed participants through a one-way mirror and guessed their ages. Those who were enjoying lots of nooky with a steady partner—four times a week, on average—were perceived to be seven to 12 years younger than their actual age. Regular sex promotes the release of hormones, including testosterone and estrogen, which can keep the body looking young and vital; estrogen has also been shown to promote soft skin and shiny hair, says Meston. Move over, moisturizer—time to turn back the clock with some shagging.

Lighter Periods (with Fewer Cramps)

"When a woman orgasms, her uterus contracts and, in the process, rids the body of cramp-causing compounds," explains Meston. The increased number of uterine contractions can also help expel blood and tissue more quickly, helping to end your period faster, she adds.

Going horizontal while menstruating has also been shown to help decrease the risk for endometriosis, a common condition in which uterine tissue grows outside of the uterus, causing pelvic pain and sex that hurts, according to researchers at Yale University School of Medicine.

Sex during your period may not sound too appealing, but don't stress over making a mess. Just lay down a dark-colored towel and stick to missionary; when you're lying down, your flow tends to be lighter, says WH advisor Michelle Callahan, Ph.D., author of Ms. Typed: Stop Sabotaging Your Relationships and Find Dating Success.

A More Toned Bod

Sex counts as cardio! A romp can burn anywhere from 85 to 250 calories, depending on the length of the session (obviously a quickie will be less strenuous than an all-night pleasurefest), says Meston. In fact, cardiologists consider sexual activity comparable to a modest workout on a treadmill, according to a study published in The American Journal of Cardiology.

Not only will your ticker get a workout, but you'll also squeeze in some sculpting:

"Your abs and the muscles in your back, butt, and thighs get a good workout as you thrust during sex," says Hutcherson. Looks like you have a pretty good reason to skip spin class on Sunday morning and work up a sweat in bed.

Top Foods for Beautiful Teeth

2011-05-10T10:18:00.001Z

If you’ve learned the hard way that sticky, sugary foods lead to cavities, you’ll be happy to know that certain foods, beverages and common herbs can prevent them. They’re part of a dental diet that safeguards healthy teeth by neutralizing harmful bacteria, fortifying enamel and reducing gum disease.

For example, crunchy fruits and vegetables ply off plaque like a toothbrush, while healthy fats from fish may reduce gum disease.
The latest research shows the mouth acts like a microcosm of the body.
“Conditions in the mouth often contribute to disease in the body,” says David Lerner, D.D.S., a holistic dentist from Yorktown, N.Y.
That’s because the root of most chronic diseases, above the neck and below, is inflammation-causing bacteria, which enter the bloodstream through the mouth. In fact, gum disease can signal – or even trigger – serious systemic conditions like heart disease and diabetes.
“Gum disease is like the canary in the coal mine,” says Philippe P. Hujoel, D.D.S., from Washington State University’s Epidemiology Department.

Paying attention to a healthy dental diet is particularly important for women. Rising hormone levels – around puberty, menstruation, pregnancy and menopause – can actually spur the growth of bacteria that lead to plaque and attack healthy teeth, says Rhea Haugseth, D.D.S., president-elect of the American Academy of Dentistry.
So include more of these 12 foods in your diet, and your next dental appointment may be a breeze.

1. Crunchy vegetables
Crunchy, water-rich snacks, like carrots, celery and apples, act like nature's toothbrush to keep your teeth healthy. Chewing crispy vegetables scrapes teeth and gradually chips off harmful plaque between them.
Plus, they stimulate saliva production, which neutralizes Streptococcus mutans, the bacteria that triggers cavities in healthy teeth, according to the American Dental Hygienists Association.

2. Fish
Gum disease is 20% lower in people who eat a diet rich in omega-3s, particularly docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) from fish and linolenic acid (LNA) from plant-food sources, according to a 2010 study by Harvard researcher Asghar Z. Naqvi, M.Ph.
Fish are rich in DHA and EPA, while LNA rich foods include flaxseed, walnuts, pecans (whole and nut butters) and oils such as canola, hemp, pumpkin seed and extra virgin olive oil.
Because researchers asked participants to guess their intake of omega-3 foods, the actual amount of DHA, EPA and/or LNA wasn’t exact. But they concluded health benefits came primarily from diet, not supplements. Those who used supplements didn’t show any additional advantage, researchers say.

3. Beta-Carotene-Packed Produce
Orange-colored vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, pumpkin, carrots and winter squash, are loaded with beta-carotene (vitamin A), an essential nutrient for forming strong bones, and healthy teeth and gum tissue.
Diets low in these nutrients can lead to increased tooth loss, research shows. Meals high in simple carbohydrates, like rice and sugary foods, and low in vitamin-A-rich vegetables resulted in more decay than those with fruits and vegetables rich in beta-carotene, according to a 2009 study of more than 20,000 Japanese dentists.
Best sources are orange-colored fruits and vegetables like carrots, cantaloupe, apricots, papaya and squash, as well as green leafy vegetables like spinach and kale.

4. Mushrooms
When plaque lingers on teeth, it hardens and forms tartar, which leads to gum disease. Only a dental hygienist can remove tartar, but shiitake mushrooms can stop plaque from forming in the first place.
A 2000 Japanese study at Nihon University found that a sugar in shiitake mushrooms (lentinan) creates an unfriendly environment for various plaque-causing Streptococcus bacteria.
Beating plaque is as easy as adding a cup of shiitake mushrooms to a stir-fry or stew.

5. Vitamin-C-Rich Fruits and Veggies
Building strong gum tissue requires a plentiful diet of fruits and vegetables because of their vitamin C content. It helps prevent gingivitis, a disease that causes gums to redden, swell, bleed and ultimately leads to tooth loss.
According to research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), people who consume less than 60 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C per day had nearly 1-1/2 times more risk of developing severe gingivitis than those who took in 180 mg a day – the same amount you’d find in a half cup of guava.
A cup of raw broccoli or half a cantaloupe has 75 mg of vitamin C, nearly a full day’s minimum requirement for women (the Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA) is 85 mg for women 19 and older).
Do you smoke? Then, you’ll need 35 mg more vitamin C per day to ward off gingivitis, because cigarettes reduce vitamin C levels in the blood, according to a 2000 study by the State University of New York at Buffalo, published in the Journal of Periodontology.

6. Cheese
Everyone knows dairy products are tooth-friendly because of calcium. But here’s another reason to eat cheese: It can stop cavities.
Cavities like an acidic environment, and certain cheeses, like aged cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella and Monterey Jack, help balance pH levels in your mouth.
When eaten alone as a snack or at the end of a meal, these stimulate saliva flow, which clears the mouth of food debris and neutralizes harmful acids.
Furthermore, teeth constantly go through a process of shedding and regaining bone-building minerals, called demineralization and remineralization.
When the calcium and phosphorus in cheese combine with saliva, the reaction restores minerals, thus keeping teeth stronger, Haugseth says.

7. Almonds
To stay strong, healthy teeth need a combination of phosphorus for bone formation; vitamin D and magnesium for calcium absorption; vitamin B to prevent mouth sores; and vitamin C and potassium for strong gum tissue.
One food packed with all these healthy-teeth nutrients is an ounce of almonds (about 20-25 nuts).
Almonds also neutralize cavity-causing acids, says David Leader, D.D.S, assistant clinical professor at Tufts Dental School in Boston.

8. Chocolate
Candy is a dentist’s nemesis, but unique properties in cocoa and its husk actually maintain healthy teeth, according to several new studies.
Cocoa extracts work as well as fluoride to strengthen teeth and protect them from decay, Japanese researchers at Osaka University discovered. But not just any chocolate will do.
Tulane University researchers compared different types of European chocolate and found that dark chocolate, made from 70% cocoa, had the most protective effect, because it contains the most polyphenols (health-boosting compounds) to protect teeth.
And it doesn’t take much. Study participants ate a small 15 gram (g) piece of dark chocolate (approximately 76 calories).
The study’s lead researcher Arman Sadeghpour, has even proposed a new peppermint-cocoa toothpaste called Theodent, pending FDA approval, as an effective natural alternative to fluoride in toothpaste.
The Tulane study could prove beneficial especially since earlier this year the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services concluded that Americans might be getting too much fluoride from drinking water and food sources. Too much fluoride can lead to fluorosis, resulting in a permanent staining of teeth and brittle bones.

9. Tea
A cup of tea can do more than soothe nerves. It’s good for healthy teeth too. Black or green tea is a rich source of micronutrients that reduce gum disease and prevent cavities, according to a 2004 Rutgers University study. Researchers showed antioxidants in green tea, called catechins, reduce gum inflammation.
While some avoid tea for fear of staining teeth, black tea contains polyphenols that produce a protective film that coats and shields teeth from cavity-causing bacteria.
10. Herbs and Spices
Great taste is just one reason to use sweet-smelling herbs. Spices like cinnamon and green herbs like mint, parsley and thyme are flush with monoterpenes, highly volatile compounds that make breath smell fresh and, more importantly, contain antibacterial properties that prevent cavity-causing Streptococcus mutans bacteria.
This is especially true for chewing gum. In 2004, University of Illinois researchers tested various chewing gums and found that brands with essential plant oils reduced bacteria that cause bad breath and cavities. Though the oils were used for flavor, even a small amount reduced bacteria, says Christine Wu, professor of periodontics and associate dean for research at the UIC College of Dentistry.
The helpful plant extracts were cinnamon and mint. Artificially flavored gum did little for dental health. In fact, the original formula for Listerine was made from a blend of menthol (from mint) and thymol (from thyme).
So next time you see a sprig of mint on your plate, don’t leave it. Eat it.

11. Onions
Your great-grandmother may not have known why onions relieve toothaches, but she was on the right track when she put a piece on a painful tooth or gum tissue.
Onions contain vitamin C and a host of antibacterial compounds like quercetin and isothiocyanates, according to research by the NIH. These plant-based antioxidants reduce bacteria and relieve inflammation, not to mention dental worries.

12. Wasabi
Japanese horseradish is a hot ingredient in the culinary world, but this spicy condiment also safeguards healthy teeth by fighting bacteria that cause cavities and gum abscesses.

A Guide to When to Wash Clothing

2011-04-11T07:55:00.001Z

By Sarah Jio with photos by Aimee Miller, RealSimple.com

Real Simple put together an expert consensus on how frequently you need to launder key warm-weather clothing pieces—barring stains or especially sticky days, that is.

Wash jeans after 4 to 5 wears

Jeans

How often you should wash them:
After 4 to 5 wears.

What to know: Durable denim is excellent at masking dirt—which is a good thing, since overwashing can cause jeans to fade and fray. To keep yours looking like new (or “weathered” just the way you want them): Throw them in the washer inside out and use cold water. Avoiding the dryer will help retain color, too.

Exception to the rule: Take them for a spin cycle sooner if they stretch out. Or just toss them in the dryer for 10 minutes (but no more than that). Spandex-heavy “jeggings” (jean leggings) should be washed after every wear so the knees don’t bag.

Dress Pants

How often you should wash them: After 4 to 5 wears.

What to know: You’re probably wearing these in an (overly) air-conditioned office, so feel free to revisit them multiple times, particularly those made of stain-repelling synthetic blends. Part of a suit? Dry-clean both pieces together so one doesn’t fade faster than the other.

Exception to the rule: Your nice trousers will last longer between washings if you change into your “play clothes” as soon as you leave work (as opposed to wearing them to your daughter’s soccer game).

Wash jackets & blazers after
5 to 6 wears

Jackets and Blazers

How often you should wash them:
After 5 to 6 wears.

What to know: Typically layered over a blouse, a tee, or a camisole, these don’t require much upkeep. However, a jacket can retain odors (say, from last night’s fajitas), so before you stuff it in a closet, air it out near a window or spritz it with the Laundress Fabric Fresh (Starting at $16 for eight ounces, Yahoo! Shopping).

Exception to the rule: Periodically check the high-friction areas—collar, cuffs, and placket—for signs of dirt. But you can roll up the sleeves (or even pop the collar) temporarily to conceal stains on an otherwise-clean jacket.

Wash khaki shorts & pants after
2 to 3 wears

Khaki Shorts and Pants

How often you should wash them:
After 2 to 3 wears.

What to know: Light-colored cottons are vulnerable to noticeable spots. Zap smudges between washes with Oxi Clean Spray-A-Way Instant Stain Remover ($3.50 at drugstores), which Chicago stylist Amy Salinger likes because it doesn’t leave water rings behind.

Exception to the rule: With stain-resistant fabrics, you can get away with an extra wear or two. Never use fabric softeners or dryer sheets, as they diminish the effectiveness of the fabric.

Wash pajamas after 3 to 4 wears

Pajamas

How often you should wash them:
After 3 to 4 wears.

What to know: Swap out your pj’s twice as often as you change the sheets. “People don’t realize how much they sweat at night,” says Elizabeth Scott, Ph.D., a codirector of the Simmons Center for Hygiene and Health at Simmons College, in Boston. “We also shed thousands of skin cells a minute.”

Exception to the rule: Do you shower before bedtime? If the answer is yes, you can sneak in an extra wear or two. However, if you snooze in silk pajamas, which absorbs more body oils than cotton, you should switch up your sleepwear daily.

Wash skirts after 4 to 5 wears

Skirts

How often you should wash them:
After 4 to 5 wears.

What to know: Chances are you’re not doing anything strenuous in skirts, so you can wear them multiple times. Just refresh nonsilk fabrics with a 10-minute spin in the dryer with a dryer sheet, suggests Steve Boorstein, host of Clothing Care: The Clothing Doctor’s Secrets to Taking Control! DVD (Starting at $14, Yahoo! Shopping).

Exception to the rule: You can be more lenient with circle and A-line styles, which hardly skim the body. But “whites and silks are prone to discoloration and should be cleaned after every wear,” says Brian Sansoni, vice president of the Soap and Detergent Association, in Washington, D.C.

Wash swimsuits after every wear

Swimsuits

How often you should wash them:
After every wear.

What to know: Salt and chlorine will eat away at a swimsuit and stretch it out prematurely. Hand wash your suit with cool water and a gentle detergent, like Soak ($10 for four ounces, soakwash.com), which deep-cleans and removes that notorious chlorine smell. Allow the suit to air-dry.

Exception to the rule: None. Even if you only dipped a toe in the water, a swimsuit, like underwear, is an intimate garment that absorbs body oils, bacteria, and odors. Best to wash it every time.

Wash tops & dresses after
1 to 3 wears

Tops and Dresses

How often you should wash them:
After 1 to 3 wears.

What to know: Three ways to keep these pieces in ready-to-wear shape: Don’t overdo the deodorant—one dab will do you. Prevent underarm stains with an undershirt or dress shields (Garment Guard shields, starting at $11 for 5 pairs, Yahoo! Shopping). And inspect the item closely prior to ironing, which can set stains.

Exception to the rule: Again, whites and silks need a cleaning after every wear. And if your dress is formal or semi-formal, it’s best to dry-clean after each outing, since you don’t want any stains setting during the weeks or months between wears.

Wash t-shirts, tanks & camisoles
after every wear

T-Shirts, Tanks, and Camisoles

How often you should wash: After every wear.

What to know: Treat them like underwear. “Close-fitting and oil-absorbing, these basic pieces add life to your pricier blouses, sweaters, and jackets,” says Corinne Phipps, founder of Urban Darling, a wardrobe- consulting firm in San Francisco. Wash in hot water.

Exception to the rule: Stick to the four-hour rule. If you wore a T-shirt or camisole only briefly, there’s no need to be rigid. “It’s OK to put a barely-worn tee back in the drawer every now and then,” says Salinger.

Bras

Wash bras after 3 to 4 wears

How often you should wash: After 3 to 4 wears.

What to know: Bras don’t come into direct contact with the underarms, so they can withstand a few wearings. But they need a 24-hour break between wears for the elastic to recover, so try a rotation system: Line them up in a drawer. In the a.m., take a bra from the front, then send it to the back of the line in the p.m.

Exception to the rule: Sweat a lot? Then wash bras daily with a gentle baby detergent, like Dreft. “Perspiration wears down the elastic, so keeping a bra clean will increase its life span,” says Jennifer Manuel Carroll, owner of the Seattle lingerie shop Bellefleur.

HOW TO: Improve The Battery Life of Your HTC Desire

2011-03-02T16:44:00.001Z

HOW TO: Improve Your Battery Life (Calibration Tutorial)
1. Turn your phone on and charge it for 8 hours or more

2. Unplug the charger

3. Turn your phone off and charge it for one hour

4. Unplug the charger

5. Turn on the phone and wait 2 minutes

6. Turn your phone off and charge it for one hour

7. Unplug, turn it on and use as normal. Your battery life should now be a lot better

Daily Game Mar 02 - Pestilence Z

2011-03-02T10:21:00.001Z

Take on a role of a zombie outbreak survivor and find out what's behind the pandemic, in a thrilling turn-based RPG.

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Daily Game Mar 01 - Legend of the Gold Robot

2011-03-01T10:17:00.001Z

An evil wizard has come to the land with his minions. You, as the hero, must gain all parts of the legendary golden robot to rebuild it and defeat the wizard.

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Daily Game Feb 28 - Fruit Slasher

2011-02-28T10:18:00.001Z

Slash as many fruits as you can, but watch out not to slash the hamsters!

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Daily Game Feb 27 - Watermelon Bomb

2011-02-27T10:41:00.001Z

Shoot watermelon bombs to get the fruit down of the tree to sell at the market.

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Daily Game Feb 26 - Butcherbugs

2011-02-26T10:38:00.001Z

Play as a bunch of ladybugs blasting their way through the butcher's cerebral cortex in order to knock him down.

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Daily Game Feb 25 - Cyber Sprint

2011-02-25T10:35:00.001Z

Jump above, between or slide under the walls for as long as you can.

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Daily Game Feb 24 - The Moops - Combos of Joy

2011-02-24T10:34:00.001Z

Help spread joy in the galaxy by creating combos of joy!

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Daily Game Feb 23 - Little Noah Saves The Wor

2011-02-23T10:35:00.001Z

Help little Noah save the world by kicking the extra sheep.

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Daily Game Feb 22 - Sundrops

2011-02-22T10:39:00.001Z

Collect the pearls using your sundrops.

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Daily Game Feb 21 - Stark Raving Ted

2011-02-21T10:39:00.001Z

Aliens have invaded the planet and turned people into zombies. It's up to you to stand against them.

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Daily Game Feb 20 - Vectrix

2011-02-20T10:42:00.001Z

Race through the endless tunnel for as long as possible.

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Daily Game Feb 19 - King's Guard

2011-02-19T10:35:00.001Z

A match 3 game with a fun twist.

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Daily Game Feb 18 - Dromad

2011-02-18T10:43:00.001Z

Last for as long as you can while defending yourself from enemies that get more difficult over time.

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Daily Game Feb 17 - Sift Heads - Ultimatum

2011-02-17T10:39:00.001Z

In this chapter of Sift Heads Vinnie takes vengeance on the Italian mob.

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Daily Game Feb 16 - Echoes: Operation Stra...

2011-02-16T10:40:00.001Z

Explore a heavy story driven world in a game that blends action and strategy together.

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Daily Game Feb 15 - Ninja Hamsters vs Robots

2011-02-15T10:39:00.001Z

Robots fueled by the power of sushi have invaded the planet. Defeat them and gain back the sushi as the sushi loving ninja hamster.

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Daily Game Feb 14 - Monomaze

2011-02-14T10:37:00.001Z

Try to get as many points as possible in either classic or blitz mode, in this innovative game.

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Daily Game Feb 13 - Zombie Splatter

2011-02-13T10:40:00.001Z

Fight your way through hordes of zombies. Buy new weapons and upgrade your skills to help you on the onslaught.

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Daily Game Feb 12 - Bitejacker

2011-02-12T10:36:00.001Z

Survive this zombie horror based on an indie game review show.

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Daily Game Feb 11 - Collapse It

2011-02-11T10:40:00.001Z

Place the bombs in the correct places in order to take out the people in each level.

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HOW TO: Improve Your Battery Life (Calibration Tutorial)

2011-02-10T16:45:00.001Z

Most people think that the iPhone has the worse battery on earth, that's not entirely true. The HTC Desire’s battery isn't all waffles and bacon. The battery on the HTC Desire runs down very fast. Below are a few steps to ensure that your HTC Desire or other Android phone’s battery holds charge a little much longer:

Instructions

Turn your phone on and charge it for 8 hours or more
Unplug the charger
Turn your phone off and charge it for one hour
Unplug the charger
Turn on the phone and wait 2 minutes
Turn your phone off and charge it for one hour
Unplug, turn it on and use as normal. Your battery life should now be a lot better

You only need to do this once. If you keep experiencing issues with your battery you should contact HTC or your network provider for support.

Notes

Although this will calibrate your battery and cause it to hold charge better, your battery life will still be affected by the apps you use (needless to say really). Main battery hogging applications include Instant Messaging apps (MSN, AIM etc), GPS powered apps (CoPilot, Maps, Layar), video apps (RockPlayer, YouTube) and so on. Just remember that whenever you finish using these apps make sure you close them properly, using the quit menu if there’s one available

Daily Game Feb 10 - Bubble Tanks 3

2011-02-10T10:42:00.001Z

Gather more bubbles from your destroyed enemies to upgrade and modify your tank.

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Daily Game Feb 09 - Icy Gifts

2011-02-09T10:40:00.001Z

A fun chain reaction game that features power ups and upgrades.

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Daily Game Feb 08 - Fill The Sky With Stars

2011-02-08T10:39:00.001Z

Collect as many stars as you can and light up the night before the moon disappears.

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Daily Game Feb 07 - Born into darkness

2011-02-07T10:39:00.001Z

Shoot the shadows and survive as long as you can.

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Daily Game Feb 06 - Caldera Legends

2011-02-06T10:37:00.001Z

Take back your land using the power of the mage's order.

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Daily Game Feb 02 - Miragine War!

2011-02-02T10:34:00.001Z

Recruit the correct type of unit to counter your enemy's units.

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Daily Game Feb 01 - Torpedoes Armed

2011-02-01T10:40:00.001Z

Use your submarine to take down enemy ships and submarines, wave after wave.

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Daily Game Jan 31 - SW: The Mary Reed Chro...

2011-01-31T10:34:00.001Z

Help Mary save the princess in this episode of the Stormwind games.

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Daily Game Jan 30 - Corporation Inc.

2011-01-30T10:36:00.001Z

Build a profitable corporation out of scratch.

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Daily Game Jan 29 - Farm of Souls

2011-01-29T10:30:00.001Z

Harvest souls by reincarnating people to harvest them for you.

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Daily Game Jan 28 - Cuboy Quest

2011-01-28T10:33:00.001Z

Shoot the red targets at each level to gain access to the exit.

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Daily Game Jan 27 - Soul Redeemer

2011-01-27T10:36:00.001Z

Slay the horrid monsters and redeem their souls.

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Daily Game Jan 25 - Armor Mayhem

2011-01-25T10:30:00.001Z

Unlock weapons and maps to defeat the other team and gain total control of the planet.

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Daily Game Jan 24 - Deadly Venom 2 - Origins

2011-01-24T10:32:00.001Z

Take out the mega corporation as a stealthy mercenary.

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Daily Game Jan 22 - Ancient Powers NX8

2011-01-22T10:30:00.001Z

Embark on a quest to raise your beloved back from the dead.

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Daily Game Jan 21 - Massive war 2

2011-01-21T10:28:00.001Z

Pick one of the three factions and go on your quest to conquer the planet.

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Daily Game Jan 20 - Dungeon Developer

2011-01-20T10:30:00.001Z

Play as the dungeon. Develop yourself in such a way that the band of adventurers will get to the 15th floor and slay the dragon.

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Daily Game Jan 19 - Robot Clashes

2011-01-19T10:31:00.001Z

In this strategy game you have to buy and upgrade your gear, and then drop it for your robots to pick up and use.

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Daily Game Jan 18 - Defend Fishboat

2011-01-18T10:34:00.001Z

Defend the family fish boat from the incoming waves of enemy ships.

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Daily Game Jan 17 - Mecharon 2: Survival

2011-01-17T10:32:00.001Z

Use your mecharon to defend your base through increasingly tougher waves.

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Daily Game Jan 16 - Sydney Shark

2011-01-16T10:31:00.001Z

You are a not-so-friendly shark or the cost of Sydney. Eat away and destroy as many objects as you can.

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Daily Game Jan 14 - Microcosmic Shooter

2011-01-14T10:34:00.001Z

Part adventure, part action. Take the role of a boy that has been shrunk and must now fight the mosquitoes for survival.

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Daily Game Jan 13 - Lofty Tower 2

2011-01-13T10:45:00.001Z

Place the blocks on top each other to pass the height requirement. Don't let any of the blocks fall!

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Daily Game Jan 12 - Shift: Freedom!

2011-01-12T10:33:00.001Z

The newest chapter in the "Shift" series. Make your way to the exit using your invert powers.

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Daily Game Jan 11 - Vector Rush

2011-01-11T10:31:00.001Z

Keep yourself alive as you gain speed and points in an everlasting race.

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Daily Game Jan 10 - I am The Man, XD

2011-01-10T10:35:00.001Z

Flee from the incoming zombie hordes and make your escape! Buy new weapons to help you survive your run for freedom.

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Daily Game Jan 09 - Imperfect Balance 2

2011-01-09T10:39:00.001Z

Make the shapes fall by getting them out of balance with other shapes.

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Daily Game Jan 08 - Gunbot

2011-01-08T10:39:00.001Z

Shoot down evil to complete each level.

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Daily Game Jan 07 - Crystal Runner

2011-01-07T10:36:00.001Z

Gather the coins in each level and make your way to the escape ship on time.

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Daily Game Jan 06 - I Am An Insane Rogue AI

2011-01-06T10:36:00.001Z

Play as an AI bent on taking over the world!

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Daily Game Jan 05 - Humaliens Battle 2

2011-01-05T10:42:00.001Z

Choose a side and defeat the enemy civilization in land, sea and aerial battles.

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Daily Game Jan 04 - Penguins attack 3

2011-01-04T10:33:00.001Z

Take out the waves of penguins by building defensive towers.

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Daily Game Jan 03 - Insidia

2011-01-03T10:28:00.001Z

You're a traveler that his ship got crashed on a strange planet. Find your way around the planet and gather enough tool kits to repair your ship.

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Daily Game Jan 02 - Color Carnage

2011-01-02T10:29:00.001Z

Pile the bodies as high as you can.

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Daily Game Jan 01 - Santa Rockstar 3

2011-01-01T10:28:00.001Z

Rock your way through Christmas with great covers for all your favorite Christmas carols.

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Daily Game Dec 31 - Kamikaze blocks

2010-12-31T10:29:00.001Z

Feed the monsters that live in the clouds some blocks, by shooting kamikaze creatures to push the blocks to them.

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Daily Game Dec 30 - Paranormal Shark Activity

2010-12-30T10:27:00.001Z

Flee from the giant shark for as long as possible, before turning into his next snack.

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Daily Game Dec 29 - The Raven, shadow subject

2010-12-29T10:28:00.001Z

Stealth is your only weapon in this well made stealth/platform game.

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Daily Game Dec 28 - Prison Planet

2010-12-28T10:27:00.001Z

Don't let the human slaves escape! Use non-lethal means to keep them in their cells.

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Daily Game Dec 27 - The Visitor: Massacre ...

2010-12-27T10:30:00.001Z

Play an alien slug on its quest to find the next human meal. Eat animals and gain their abilities.

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Daily Game Dec 26 - Freeway Fury

2010-12-26T10:26:00.001Z

Drive fast, jump from car to car, slam, nitro boosts - you can do all in this cool driving game!

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Daily Game Dec 25 - Fallen From The Moon

2010-12-25T10:28:00.001Z

Figure out what need to be done in order to get the boy back to the moon in this fun puzzle and hidden objects game.

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Daily Game Dec 24 - Napoleon Stupid

2010-12-24T10:29:00.001Z

Shoot the Stupids to win the game!

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Daily Game Dec 23 - Scrap Metal Heroes

2010-12-23T10:32:00.001Z

Build and customize your own robot army and become the champion of the robot fighting league!

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Daily Game Dec 22 - City Siege

2010-12-22T10:30:00.001Z

A hostile army has taken over the city. Reclaim the city back with your home guard.

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Daily Game Dec 21 - Poltergifts

2010-12-21T10:32:00.001Z

Survive the horde of evil toys during the night before Christmas by using your fists and various gifts.

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Daily Game Dec 20 - Zombie Bites

2010-12-20T10:30:00.001Z

You're a hungry zombie looking to feed. Bite those humans and make your army grow, without starving to death.

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Daily Game Dec 19 - K.O.L.M.

2010-12-19T10:29:00.001Z

You're broken and need to please your mother by doing as you're told.

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Daily Game Dec 18 - Tag Attack

2010-12-18T10:32:00.001Z

A pretty and simple space game, well suited for the casual gamer. Just aim your mouse on the aliens to pop them up.

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Daily Game Dec 17 - Line Runner 2

2010-12-17T10:32:00.001Z

Create your running path by drawing the line and get to the finish line before time runs out.

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Daily Game Dec 16 - Neon Race

2010-12-16T10:29:00.001Z

Race through the streets while crashing cars to gain a speed boost, and upgrade your car between tracks, in this slick racing game.

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Daily Game Dec 15 - Bloons 2 Christmas Pack

2010-12-15T10:31:00.001Z

Play the christmas expansion of the popular skill game "Bloons 2"

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Daily Game Dec 14 - Battle Gear 2.5

2010-12-14T10:51:00.001Z

Pick an alliance and conquer the world, while commanding battles on land, air and sea.

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Daily Game Dec 13 - The Guardian Chapter 2

2010-12-13T10:34:00.001Z

Play as a young guardian, fulfilling his destiny, in a land filled with action and quests.

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Daily Game Dec 12 - Isoball 3

2010-12-12T10:34:00.001Z

A sequel to the popular Isoball. More levels, more blocks and a lot more fun.

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Daily Game Dec 11 - Puchee

2010-12-11T10:30:00.001Z

Bring the little purples to the target...

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Daily Game Dec 10 - One Chance

2010-12-10T10:38:00.001Z

You have 6 days to save the world!

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Daily Game Dec 09 - Zombie Trailer Park

2010-12-09T10:30:00.001Z

Kill the zombies before they destroy your trailer (and kill all...)

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Daily Game Dec 08 - Fishdom 2

2010-12-08T10:31:00.001Z

Fishdom fans rejoice! Get ready for the highly anticipated match-3 sequel to the original Fishdom™ by Playrix. Swap colorful tiles and earn money to create the aquarium of your dreams. Let your imagination run wild as you unlock and decorate 4 uniquely-themed tanks. Feel like setting up a ranch, travelling back in time to Ancient Egypt or recreating Merworld in your tank? Or maybe you are up for a nice vacation? No problem – we have tons of accessories for you to use. Want to rearrange stuff in your aquarium for it to look different? Go ahead and buy as many tanks as you wish for fresh aquascaping ideas. Polish your aquarium design skills while having fun with your exotic finned pets. Take pictures of your stunning virtual fish kingdoms and send them to friends. Top it with Fishipedia containing fun facts about all Fishdom sea creatures, amazing wallpapers, relaxing Fishdom soundtracks and a Bonus screensaver – and you’ll get everything you could have dreamed of! Get ready – it's going to be another great catch from Playrix! Build up your Fishdom!

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Daily Game Dec 07 - Papa's Burgeria

2010-12-07T10:26:00.001Z

Congratulations! You now own your own burger joint. Now all you need to do it run it well...

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Daily Game Dec 06 - Rapid Fire 1

2010-12-06T10:32:00.001Z

Shoot the stick people!

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Daily Game Dec 05 - Radical Fishing

2010-12-05T10:31:00.001Z

Throw your fishing hook as deep as possible, collect as many fishes and then - blow them up for maximum points!

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Daily Game Dec 04 - Infected!

2010-12-04T10:32:00.001Z

Calculate your moves to stop the mad virus from infecting everything.

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Daily Game Dec 03 - Flaming Zombooka 2

2010-12-03T10:28:00.001Z

Missile away all the zombies.

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Daily Game Dec 02 - endeavor

2010-12-02T10:26:00.001Z

The treasure is yours (but only if you can get to it...)

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Daily Game Dec 01 - Bowels Physics TD

2010-12-01T10:26:00.001Z

Eliminate the germs before they'll destroy you.

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Daily Game Nov 30 - The Morphing

2010-11-30T10:29:00.001Z

Calculate your steps to morph the objects to the target.

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Daily Game Nov 29 - GunBlood

2010-11-29T10:25:00.001Z

This is a battle life or death battle. Only one will be left standing.

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Daily Game Nov 28 - Truck Toss

2010-11-28T10:29:00.001Z

Prove your driving skills in this fun truck racing game.

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Daily Game Nov 27 - Snail Bob

2010-11-27T10:31:00.001Z

Get Bob home (safely).

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Daily Game Nov 26 - Extreme Rally 2

2010-11-26T10:27:00.001Z

Drive your car as fast as you can in this extreme rally racing game.

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Daily Game Nov 25 - Prizma Puzzle 3

2010-11-25T10:27:00.001Z

Collect all the stars for energy, but calculate your moves or you'll have nowhere to go.

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Daily Game Nov 24 - Fury Officer 2

2010-11-24T10:26:00.001Z

Defeat and avenge all the bad guys!

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Frugal Ways to Save at Least $100 a Month

2010-11-23T08:16:00.001Z

Imagine spending just $20 a year -- or less -- for yearly telephone service. Or, perhaps you'd be interested in shaving 15 percent off your monthly utility bills. Two frugal experts say you can do it.

Everyone looks for simple ways to save, especially in today's tumultuous economy. Bankrate asked two frugal bloggers to share their thoughts on some nearly effortless ways to hang on to your hard-earned green.

If you take their advice to heart, you'll likely save at least $100 a month around the house.

Rethink Your Phone Service

Fed up with expensive telephone bills? Jonni McCoy, author of the Miserly Moms website, recommends switching to an alternative phone service like magicJack or Skype.

Such services allow you to make local and long-distance calls for a fraction of the price of traditional phone service. For instance, magicJack customers can get phone service for as little as $19.95 a year, while Skype calls are free to other Skype users.

"These are good alternatives to (traditional) phone service, and they include long distance, so no extra card is needed," McCoy says.

Customers nervous about dropping their traditional phone carrier have other options for saving money.

For example, consider canceling long-distance service from your phone carrier and using calling cards instead, says Susan Palmquist, creator of money blog The Budget Smart Girl's Guide to the Universe.

Need a second phone line? In this case, a service like magicJack works well, because it's "much cheaper than adding a second line to your existing phone account," Palmquist says.

When it comes to your monthly cell phone bill, save money by cutting down on your minutes and switching to a more basic plan. Palmquist recommends switching to a pay-as-you-go cell phone.

Cut Down on Electricity

Each month, utility bills silently drain a little more cash from your wallet, preventing you from building a sizable emergency fund or retirement nest egg.

There are several ways to trim these bills. Three quick and painless ways to save include: switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs (which are more energy-efficient than standard light bulbs) lowering the temperature on your hot water heater (130 degrees Fahrenheit is enough to kill germs) and drying your clothing on a clothesline or rack whenever possible.

McCoy and Palmquist also recommend signing up for any incentive or rebate programs offered by the local utility company.

With these programs, you typically agree to allow the power company to briefly shut off certain appliances when energy demand is particularly high. In return, you get a credit on your monthly bill.

For example, customers who participate in Florida Power & Light's On Call Savings Program allow FPL to install a small device on their water heater and air conditioner compressor. This allows the utility company to periodically borrow electricity for 15 minutes or so.

Palmquist -- who lives in Minneapolis and gets her power from Xcel Energy -- does this and gets a 15 percent discount on her bills.

Conserve Water

Are you drowning in monthly water bills? Palmquist and McCoy recommend money-saving options such as washing all clothing in cold water.

"I use cold water to wash clothes, and recently read that using the delicate cycle also saves water, too," Palmquist says.

In some cases, saving cash actually goes hand in hand with superior performance, Palmquist says.

"We installed a low-flow shower head in the main bathroom and find it not only saves water, but the flow is better than the old one," she says.

Of course, another "no-brainer" way to save is simply to use appliances less frequently. Wait until you have a full load before running the washing machine, dryer or dishwasher.

Don't overlook water-saving tips for outside the home. Palmquist plans to invest in a rain barrel for outside watering next year. Meanwhile, McCoy recommends making changes to landscaping "so there is less lawn to water."

Bundle or Drop Cable and Internet

McCoy suggests saving money by bundling cable and Internet services. Palmquist agrees, and recently switched to an "economy package" for her TV service.

However, Palmquist says it's important to look before you leap into bundling.

"Sometimes it's more expensive and they can lock you into a two-year contract, so check out everything first," she says.

If you're really gung-ho about saving, simply drop cable altogether. Perhaps you can watch your favorite TV shows for free on an Internet site such as Hulu.com.

Or, maybe it's time to simply give up those expensive TV habits and think about the priorities that really matter to you.

"My main advice is to think about wants and needs," Palmquist says. "Many of us think something's a necessity when really it's just a want."