| The art of being broke: The student guide to saving cash
Managing your money at university is an art form, but one that most of us can master with a bit of effort. Budgeting your money does not need to be a boring and time consuming task, and it means that you will have more cash to spend on books, beans and beer at the end of term. First-year students are now racking up on average a record £6,000 in debt and are expected to leave university owing more than £17,500, according to the most recent Push survey on student debt. So it is more important than ever to know how to get the most for your money. Smart banking Before you head off to university make sure you have your money sorted. The Student Loans Company should be your first stop; they offer both loans and grants for tuition fees as well as maintenance costs.
ARTS & CULTURE
Hey, everybody: If you missed last week's column, I'm taking a week off because, well, go read last week's column if you care to know. Here's an old column — from May 24, 1995 — to tide you over until my return next week. It not only features my mother, but also my boyfriend's very first mention in the column. And as you'll see, last week wasn't the first time I gave Mom the credit for my very curious career. — Dan .
Are we safe from germs?
We have the weapons for germ warfare at our disposal. Anti-bacterial products are everywhere. Hand soaps, household cleaners, even socks and countertops promise to kill the stuff we can't see and make our surroundings more sanitary. But do we really need to live in an anti-bacterial bubble? Even the experts disagree. Some say we're overdoing it. They say soap and water are adequate and fear that overuse of anti-bacterial products might harm us in the long run. Others scoff at that concern. They argue that anti-bacterial products can be beneficial and there's no proof of long-term consequences. That makes it tough for consumers to decide what's best for themselves and their families. But here's a bright spot: In talking with researchers and industry representatives about the issue, we did discover a couple of areas of consensus: • Washing your hands is the single most important thing you can do to fight the spread of illness.
CLEAN & CLEAR(R) Introduces SOFT, A Moisturizing Line of Healthy Skincare Products Designed to Soften, Purify and ...
Consumer studies have shown that 84% of females aged 18 - 24 began using a facial moisturizer before they turned 18, which is a telling sign that young women today are very concerned with their skincare regimen(1). There are an abundance of facial skincare products for young consumers on the market today, but most address acne and problem skin, rather than offering a healthy daily regimen for normal skin. For those young consumers who do not suffer from acne, the skincare aisle at the drugstore can be daunting ... until now. CLEAN & CLEAR®, the number one skincare brand for young women, introduces SOFT, a moisturizing line of skincare products developed specifically to soften, purify and protect young skin. .
Doctor's role key in preventing drug interaction
ESCANABA — With the endless choices of vitamins and supplements on the market these days, a trip to the medicine aisle can be overwhelming. Being educated and talking with a doctor is key in preventing drug interactions, even toxicity, say local physicians. Dr. Patricia Parker, from Doctors Park Family Care in Escanaba, said it is more likely to take a vitamin or supplement that will interact with a prescription medication than to overdose on it. Diane Kobasic, registered pharmacist at OSF St. Francis Hospital, said even standard vitamins can bind to common antibiotics, making them ineffective. Also, St. John's Wort — an herbal supplement said to elevate mood — is known to interact with prescription anti-depressants, reducing or eliminating their effectiveness, she said. This supplement can also inactivate birth control.
World in brief: Bushfires in Colorado; Sex-slave saviour honoured
ORDWAY Three people, including the pilot of a firefighting aircraft, have been killed by bushfires which have spread to a town and military base in Colorado. At least 20 buildings were burnt and 1,200 residents evacuated after winds of up to 50mph (80km/h) helped flames to spread to Ordway, Chris Sorensen, a fire information officer, said. Two people died in the fire, which spread across 11sq miles (29sq km) of the front range of the Rocky Mountains and the eastern plains. A pilot who was fighting the blaze, which had burnt 14sq m of land near the Fort Carson military base, died when his aircraft crashed. People living near the base had to be evacuated after the accident. Two homes were damaged and a victim was injured when a third fire broke out near Carbondale in the western Colorado mountains.
McCain Addresses the Associated Press, Takes Questions
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