The Romans built the first aqueduct more than 2,000 years ago. Designed to carry fresh water to Roman cities and to dispose gray water into sewers they were an engineering marvel, and made the acquisition of water easier for the common man. One thousand years later, amongst years of drought, a man in Palermo, Sicily, developed an aqueduct to bring drinking water to his community.

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As we've suffered through a rough economy these last few years, Americans have sought new ways to save money. Out of this came more and more segments on The Today Show about how to cut corners and save, as well as new TV shows like Extreme Couponing. I've even taken to the coupon fad myself, eagerly anticipating the Sunday paper, then taking out my scissors to garner such deals as 50 cents off Lucky Charms or even better, the elusive buy one get one free coupon.

Making a major purchase such as purchasing a home can be painful. But it doesn't have to be hard. Joshua Mangels of Need a Mortgage Now aims to make the home buying and refinancing process as painless as possible. Whether you're a weathered real estate buyer or it's your first time, Joshua explains each step in understandable terms, helping you get the best loan to fit your situation.

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