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Love and relationships: Setting expectations essential before unmarried couples commit to living together

It has become the new norm: Unmarried couples deciding to live together. In fact, the number of unmarried, opposite-sex couples who shared the same living quarters jumped by 13 percent, to 7.5 million, in 2010 over 2009, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The number of same-sex couples living together is about 620,000.

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Decipher a headache's clues to determine most effective treatment options

Nothing ruins a perfectly fine day quite like a headache. The pain can be impeding, disorienting and sometimes even nauseating. Roughly 45 million Americans suffer from recurring headaches, according to the National Headache Foundation. However, not all headaches are created equal. There are several different types, each with varying symptoms. Understanding different headache causes and treatments can help individuals be prepared.

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How to guard against flash drive data loss

Flash drives have been particularly popular for users with load-it-up and carry-it-along storage needs and have come a long way from just being old-school portable stiffy-disk replacements. Flash drives do, however, present a significant security challenge for individuals and corporations alike.

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Ideas to make your home more energy efficient this winter

After winter has arrived, you know what's coming next - higher energy bills. To get through the cold, dark months of the year, you flip on the lights and turn up the heat, both of which can send energy usage skyrocketing. It's natural to want to cut those costs - the good news is, it's easy to do.

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More demand, fewer grads mean tech careers continue to boom

The era of the Internet start-up boom may be over, but demand for technology professionals continues to rise. Broader use of cheaper, more easily available technology by a variety of industries, and a dearth of technology professionals mean technology will continue to be a hot career choice.

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