(NAPSA)-In today's challenging real estate market, homeowners are realizing how important that first look is when a prospective buyer visits their home. That's why landscaping and driveways have become as important a feature as a new kitchen. To learn more, visit www.icpi.org.
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Ben Skervin, Head & Shoulders celebrity hairstylist, says healthy hair can look its best when it is properly moisturized from root to tip. To get a healthy scalp that delivers beautiful hair, you should try the system of shampoos and conditioners by Head & Shoulders. Go to HeadandShoulders.com to learn more.
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Visitors to www.olivegarden.com can register to win their own culinary inspiration tour by entering Olive Garden's Culinary Institute of Tuscany Sweepstakes. The trip includes an eight-day guided trip for two to Rome, Florence and the Tuscany Institute.
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A Web site called Goin6.com, from Motel 6, helps vacation seekers plan a fun and affordable road trip-and use their hard-earned dollars toward fun activities and fuel, rather than on accommodations.
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Before heading out on a vacation road trip, be sure your tires are properly inflated and aligned. For more ways to save on vacations and for information on Uniroyal's "More Mileage for Your Money" program, e-books, tips and more, visit www.uniroyal.com.
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Few things are more alluring than a woman who is sexy, sassy and full of confidence. That's why Pond's, the No. 1 wet towelette brand that gives women the beauty "edge," has teamed up with Universal Pictures' MAMMA MIA! and multi-award winning actress, Christine Baranski, to celebrate the dynamo in 40+ women.
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Doctors say a new FDA-approved treatment called Relistor may help people with opioid-induced constipation (OIC), a potentially debilitating condition that may affect many of the more than 1.5 million Americans receiving palliative care for an advanced illness. For more information, visit www.RELISTOR.com.
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A simple way to instill a sense of luxury at a wedding is to treat guests to a chilled glass of bubbly as they arrive at the reception. While champagne may be the first sparkling wine that comes to mind, Santa Margherita Prosecco from Italy's Valdobbiadene region is a light, elegant beverage that consistently rises to the occasion with its balanced and refreshing taste.
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The TLC program-short for Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes-can help you lower your "bad" cholesterol level. It involves three things: changing your diet (by lowering how much saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol you eat), doing more physical activity and controlling your weight. Learn more about TLC at http:// www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/ heart/chol/chol_tlc.htm.
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A great marinade for grilling pork, chicken and beef is a smoky and moderately spicy sauce easily prepared by combining ketchup, honey and Tabasco chipotle pepper sauce. Together, these ingredients create a full-bodied sauce that is ideal for marinating your favorite cut of meat.