October 2007

8 -- Columbus Day
26 -- Full Moon Day
31 -- Halloween

A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.
-- Lao Tzu

Save Money the Next Time You Travel

Just because you're going on vacation doesn't mean you have to pay though the nose for everything. Before you reserve your next trip, consider checking out the Entertainment Book online to see if they offer a coupon book in your destination city.

The Entertainment Book has coupons with up to 50 percent discounts and 2-for-1 deals at local restaurants, shops, attractions and sporting events. And with the included membership card, you can save on hotels, movie theatres, car rentals, airline tickets and dozens of other businesses.

There are more than 160 local Entertainment editions, covering most major cities throughout North America; Hawaii has a multi-island book. Prices range from $25 to $45 -- so you can see the book will easily pay for itself by only using it a few times.

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October Movie Releases

• Oct. 5
  • Feel the Noise
  • The Heartbreak Kid
  • The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising
• Oct. 12
  • Elizabeth: The Golden Age
  • Rogue
  • We Own the Night
  • Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married
• Oct. 19
• 30 Days of Night
• The Comebacks
• Gone Baby Gone
• Rendition
• Sarah Landon and the Paranormal Hour
• Oct. 26
  • Dan in Real Life
  • Run, Fat Boy, Run

*Wide releases only. Opening dates subject to change.

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Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as
good as bacon.
-- Doug Larson

Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry

This is a quick, tasty meal -- and you can use whatever vegetables you have on hand at the time.

Ingredients -- Serves 6

• 1-1/2 (3 ounce) packages chicken-flavored ramen noodles
• 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts -- cut into strips
• 1 tablespoon and 1-1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1-1/2 cups broccoli florets
• 1-1/2 cups cauliflowerets
• 1-1/2 cups sliced celery
• 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped cabbage
• 3 medium carrots -- thinly sliced
• 1-1/2 medium onion -- thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup fresh or canned bean sprouts
• 3/4 cup teriyaki or soy sauce

Directions

1. Set aside seasoning packet from noodles. Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil for 5-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Add vegetables; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2. Drain noodles; add to the pan with contents of seasoning packet and the teriyaki sauce. Stir well. Serve immediately.

Wine Pairing

• 2001 Chalone Vineyard Chenin Blanc

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Some of the world's greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible.
-- Doug Larson

Save Money with Free 411 Directory Assistance

Do you avoid using directory assistance because you don't want to pay the $1 to $3 charge? If so, you're not alone. But, there's a free directory service -- so jot this down -- 1-800-FREE411.

Jingle Networks, a Boston-based company, offers this free alternative to expensive 411 calls via your cell phone or land line. The directory assistance service is sponsored by company advertising, so the trade-off is you have to listen to a short commercial to save a buck or two.

The directory is fairly reliable; however, if the reception is poor, the service's voice recognition software won't understand you. But, it's worth having handy in the event you don't have other options.

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Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value
-- Albert Einstein

Cool/Free/Fun/Trendy: AVG Anti-Virus Software

AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is a popular software solution to provide basic security protection on home and non-commercial computers. AVG is an easy-to use, anti-virus utility that also offers free monthly updates. The program features resident protection, an email scanner and automatic healing of infected files.

This utility has been in use for several years and millions of users around the world have successfully kept their PC virus-free using this award-winning program. Note: This program is free for personal, home usage only.

For more information or to download, visit: http://www.grisoft.com/doc/products-avg-anti-virus-free-edition.

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