On practically every suburban corner ready with a tasty Slurpee and some innovative way to eat a hot dog 7-Eleven convenience stores appear to be as American as a microwaved cellophane-wrapped apple pie.But while the chain's down-home origins lie deep in the heart of Texas its parent company is nestled among the flashing neon streets of Tokyo Japan. In fact Japan is home to more 7-Eleven locations than anywhere in the world -- yes even the United States.It all began in 1927 when founder John Jefferson Green proposed ...

I’ve been lying about age all over the place this summer. Not my age my daughter’s. And I’m doing it right in front of her. In some world of perfect role model parents there is total consistency of message. If you’re trying to raise a child who is not a liar or cheat you don’t do this yourself.  I understand that so I feel a tad guilty. But real parents make a lot of snap decisions and flip-flops. We do the best we can in the moment we’re in with the circumstances we’re dealt. Allow me to elaborate before ...

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  view slideshow Surely you’ve seen the myriad bumper stickers hats T-shirts and rally placards bearing slogans along the lines of “I’m a teacher. And I vote!” Or “I’m a gun owner. And I vote!” Or “I’m union. And I vote!” As we celebrate Independence Day it seems worth noting that only about 54% of eligible Americans actually vote.Some groups prefer to make their point by demonstrating their combined buying power to the world at large -- in a way that is almost guaranteed to be passed on and on and on and on…something that isn’t possible with your ...

  VIEW SLIDESHOW   Kids eat money -- or so it seems to cash-strapped parents trying to stretch a buck.Clipping supermarket coupons helps but when you need to get out of the house to preserve your sanity you can save money by keeping an eye out for “kids eat free” -- or at least for very little -- deals at area restaurants. Remember: Meals and deals may vary by region.In general children must be aged 12 and under must order from a special menu and must be accompanied by an adult ordering a full-priced meal. Some restaurants drop the qualifying ...

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