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Want to Live in a Castle? Convent? Lighthouse?
These properties - lighthouses, barns, rectories and castles - have all been transformed into magnificent homes. They're packed with quirks like hidden passages and charming nooks that make them unique and memorable.
Live in a castle - or a convent - Irish lighthouse - CNNMoney.com


25 Best Cities for Every Stage of Your Life

The best place to live can be quite different depending on what stage of life that you are in. Kiplinger has teamed with Richard Florida to come up with the top cities in five different life stages -- young singles, mid-life professionals, married with kids, empty-nesters and retirees.
Best Cities - Kiplinger Top 5 Places for Young Singles Top 5 Places for Mid-Life Professionals Top 5 Places for Married With Kids Top 5 Places for Empy-Nesters Top 5 Places for Retirees


5 Companies Microsoft Should Buy

Forget Yahoo!! -- With over $28 Billion in cash burning a whole in Mr. Softie's pocket here are five worth its time and money according to Kevin Kelleher. They include Intuit, Adobe, Salesforce.com, iRobot and Cerner.
Five Companies Microsoft Should Buy - TheStreet.com


Want to Be a Star in the YouTube World?

There are millions of people trying to get noticed on the Web, with everything from blogs to podcasts to videos. So with the huge glut of material out there, how do amateurs get attention -- let alone become bona fide online stars? Here's how to do it.
How to Be a Star in a YouTube World - WSJ.com


Nice Dress. Is That a Rental?

Rental apparel long appealed mainly to prom-goers, groomsmen and bowlers. Today rented clothes are becoming more popular in high fashion, as demand for luxury sends prices higher and fashion cycles move more quickly.
Nice Dress -- Is That a Rental? - WSJ.com
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