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Best Walking Cities Finder has reviewed the 10 biggest cities in each state to see how they rate for walking. Based on dozens of criteria including walking commuters, green space, safe streets, mass transit availability and number of cars per household.

Car Sharing can change your life, save you money and help you make new friends. If you are tired of the responsibilities of owning your own vehicle, or find that you can no longer afford 3 and 4 cars for your family's needs, check out your options on these sites.

Database   A weekly feature from the Bangkok Post for the latest computer products, information and fixes. Be sure to check out The Sloan Ranger and the Help desk.

The Dollar Stretcher publishes a number of newsletters that can help you accomplish more with the time and money that you already have. Covering such topics as time and money-saving tips for families with children, articles, fun activities and general ideas for involving yourself in simple ways with your child's educational development, healthy foods and computer questions. There is a Library Subject Index that categorizes any topic of interest. All newsletters are free to you.

Earth Class Mail provides a comprehensive online snail mail management solution.

Frugal Senior analyzes and summarizes statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to these figures, housing and transportation are the top two categories of living expenses for seniors. Move to a smaller house in an area that offers conveniently located amenities, and you’ve just reduced a major chunk of your living expenses in retirement.

The Freecycle Network was started in May 2003 to promote waste reduction in Tucson's downtown and help save desert landscape from being taken over by landfills. The Network provides individuals and non-profits an electronic forum to "recycle" unwanted items. One person's trash can truly be another's treasure! When you want to find a new home for something -- whether it's a chair, a fax machine, piano, or an old door -- you simply send an e-mail offering it to members of the local Freecycle group. Main rule: Everything posted must be free, legal, and appropriate for all ages.

How to Live Well Without Owning a Car Award-winning journalist Chris Balish, who lives in Los Angeles, exposes the true costs of car ownership and shows how car-free living can put anyone on the path to financial freedom.

Inspire Me Today Want a continuous supply of dynamic, high quality, daily inspiration? Want to change your attitude and outlook? This site is here to remind you that you, and you alone have the power to do, be or create anything in your life that you desire. Check out the Giving Back page for down to earth inspiration. The Luminaries page will have you coming back for more. Events, blogs, and tools.

Meet Up Do something, learn something, share something, change something. Get offline and into the world of real people. Using the web to bring people together face to face. Enter interest and location then RSVP for the next meet up. Set up your own group for your particular interest and level of expertise easily through the menu driven format available.

Living Car Free Carfree cities, details, forums, books, links and more.

Money for Life is an online retirement planning guide with a collection on online articles, blogs, posts and  video clips dedicated to giving you smart strategies on money, health and lifestyle. Affiliated with Rest of Life website. Be sure to look at their resource section.

Radio Margaritaville  If you like Jimmy Buffet and his approach to having fun and livin' you'll love this site! Listen to his concerts live, request a song, get tickets or recipes!