AC, the key to summer survival

In my travels to and from California, I've had many stopovers in Phoenix. I've never truly experienced the city, however, because my layovers are usually pretty short. But I'll never forget the time I did stay overnight in Phoenix.

My flight arrived several hours late -- about 11 p.m. on an August night. When I stepped outside to search for the shuttle, I was greeted with an incredible blast of heat. It was if I were in a furnace!

As if on cue, my husband, who was traveling with me, started talking about Phoenix air conditioning installation. Before we got married, he lived in Phoenix and Scottsdale and experienced the Arizona heat firsthand. He told me that people who live in the area typically run their air conditioners 365 days a year. I can understand why!

I have only had a brief encounter with that kind of blistering heat, but it was enough for me. I feel sorry for the hardworking people who toil all day and return home in the evening, expecting to relax and cool off. Instead, they come home to searing heat because the air conditioner went kaput. Suddenly, they find themselves in need of Phoenix AC repair. In my book, that situation rates right up there with other emergencies.

Surviving heat in the Arizona desert. That could be the makings of a reality TV show!

My guess is that when it comes to air conditioning repair Phoenix Arizona, good repair crews will make an effort to shorten waiting times. If you live in Phoenix (or anywhere where brutal heat is the norm), it pays to get your AC serviced before summer arrives.


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Katie Couric to leave CBS Evening News

Katie Couric has made it official. In an exclusive interview with People Magazine, Couric tells readers that she's decided to step down as anchor of the CBS Evening News. Couric said:

I'm really proud of the talented team on the CBS Evening News and the award-winning work we've been able to do in the past five years in addition to the reporting I've done for 60 Minutes and CBS Sunday Morning. In making the decision to move on, I know the Evening News will be in great hands, but I am excited about the future.

Couric took the helm of the CBS Evening News in September of 2006. What's next for the 30-year news veteran? Click here to read more.

Writing is work

People on the outside think there's something magical about writing, that you go up in the attic at midnight and cast the bones and come down in the morning with a story, but it isn't like that. You sit in back of the typewriter and you work, and that's all there is to it.
-- Harlan Ellison

Wrap your future around gold

The economy is in a recovery mode, but it's still an uphill climb. The Federal Reserve Bank is charged with doing a balancing act -- controlling inflation and maximizing employment.

When the world is in economic turmoil, many investors turn their attention to precious metals, especially gold. Throughout the ages, gold has been a way to measure value in virtually all cultures.

You don’t have to work on Wall Street to invest in gold bullion. Take advantage of a free online resource that's available at Goldcoinsgain.com. Gold Coins Gain can quickly bring you up to speed if you want to buy bullion.

When it comes to precious metals, the market never closes. Adding gold to your portfolio can give you a lot of flexibility. Should you decide to buy bullion, you’re bound to get a good return on your investment.

These days, the faltering economy has almost everyone wondering if they’re adequately prepared for retirement. You’re never too young to start planning ahead. When securing your individual retirement account, a gold IRA is the way to ensure a good return on your investment. Buy gold bullion to include in a portfolio of stocks, bonds and cash. It can definitely offer strength and stability to that portfolio during market fluctuations.

Planning ahead – and securing your future with gold – is good business.


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Everything's big in California

California is in the news big-time and not in a good way. Major League Baseball announced that it's seizing control of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dodgers owner Frank McCourt is challenging the commissioner's action.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Times is reporting that California agencies have handed out millions of dollars in interest-free salary and travel advances to their employees without collecting repayment. Gov. Jerry Brown and the state controller ordered a stop to the practice. They're hoping to collect on loans that remain unpaid.

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