Get in shape in`08
Two local women open a new fitness club in Gulf Breeze
      A brand new exercise facility is open in Gulf Breeze. Fit for Women is a 30-minute circuit training facility located in the Quietwater Business Park, convenient to both Gulf Breeze and Pensacola Beach.
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South America offers exciting safari adventures
BY MARK CLABAUGH Special to Gulf Breeze News
      What it is like to go on Safari in a foreign country? In a word, it is very exciting. It was for me. I was invited by my friend Ed Walter and his sons to Bolivia for a dove hunting safari. Funny thing is, that this was the second time he invited me on this trip. This time Ed stated to me, "I have ...
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Recipes for those who can't wait for dessert
      Chocolate Chunk Cookies This cookie is for people who like a little decadence in their afternoon snack.
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Buying a new heat pump can be cost efficient
      Heat pumps have generally been considered to work well only in warmer climates. Nowadays, however, the right model can warm homes even in cold areas. The basic operation of a heat pump is fairly simple. Liquid refrigerant within the coils in the outside unit pulls heat from the air, and evaporate...
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Bulging floor? Check your joists
BY SAM MAZZOTTA King Features Syndicate
      Q: I saw your column a while back about sagging floorboards. Well, I have the opposite problem. A couple of spots underneath my living-room carpet feel like there is a 'hump' there. When I pulled back a section of carpet to check if there was something underneath, I saw nothing. The underlayment l...
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Wash sheets in hot water to prevent allergies
BY JOANN DERSON King Features Syndicate
      Have allergy troubles? One thing you can do is to wash your sheets in hot water. If you have restricted the temperature on your water heater for safety and economy (good for you!), turn it back up once a week to wash your bed linens.
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Making big life changes?
Small goals are key to personal and professional success
      (ARA) - The year 2008 will fly by in the blink of an eye, but that doesn't mean it's too late to take the time to get your life in order. Every year, millions of Americans vow to change their lives: new job, new eating habits, new outlook on life. But many times, change is easier said than done.
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Make financial fitness your goal
      When the New Year's parties are over and the rich foods and gooey desserts have been put away, most of us start thinking about getting our bodies back in shape. But how "fit" are the other parts of your life -- such as your finances -- for the year ahead?
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