Arlene Connolly
For nine years, I wrote a monthly article for Personal Report for the Professional Secretary, a business newsletter I also wrote a biweekly trouble-shooter column for small-business owners.
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Why Pharmacies Need Liability InsuranceIn today's complex litigious society, pharmacies need to protect themselves from potential future losses, including theft and malpractice judgments.
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Seattle's Visual Effects Schools Have a Lot to OfferThis article reviews Seattle's visual effects schools, discusses how to succeed there and describes some of their top programs.
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10 Effective Study Habits College Students Can UseThis article serves as a guide to college students in mastering the content of any course they are taking, regardless of how basic or complex the subject matter may be.
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Living with "Dowager's Hump"This article defines "dowager's hump," discusses its effects on the body, and explains how it can become worse. It also lists the exercises that are appropriate for those who have this condition and those that should be avoided.
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How to Handle a Medical EmergencyIn a medical emergency, which means that someone¡¯s life is at risk, you will want to know what to do, what you should avoid doing, and what first-aid supplies you should have on hand in order to help the victim.
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Dealing with Medical Problems - Large and SmallMedical prolbems like burns, cuts, open wounds, broken bones and contusions can happen when we least expect them. The trick is in knowing how to treat them and when medical attention is needed.
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When You Put Your House Up for SalePreparing your house to be sold takes careful planning if you want to attract buyers and get the asking price you deserve.
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Getting Ready to Move Into a New Home - Moving Made EasyMoving into a new home can be quite a challenge, but if you plan carefully, you will be more than equal to the task when the time comes.
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How to Find a Plumber, Electrician or GardenerWhen you need to tap the skills of a professional plumber, electrician or gardener, you will also want to be sure that you find the right one. Here's how.
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How to Find the Right GPS for Your CarMany drivers find that a GPS is as indispensable as a cell phone today, but finding the right one can make all the difference.
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How to Correct Damaging Errors on Your Credit ReportNegative information on your credit report can be damaging to your credit rating. Here's how you can report errors that need correcting.
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Getting There Can Be Half the FunPreparing for a trip is the key to making it safe and enjoyable. Here are some tips to ensure that will happen.
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How to Protect Your Credit RatingIf you guard your credit rating carefully, you won't run into unexpected problems when you apply for a mortgage or car loan.
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Diagnosing and Dealing with Mental IllnessMental disorders, which may be devastating at times, can also be diagnosed and treated successfully, along with our physical ailments.
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Recognizing and Treating Eating DisordersAn eating disorder may be a symptom of another equally serious problem, such as depression, and it is easier to treat when it is detected in the early stages. Encouragement and support are always essential here.
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Working Through the Vitamin and Mineral MazeDeciding what vitamins and minerals to take is both complicated and important for maintaining good health. Here are some essential guidelines to follow before you choose.
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Learning to Mange Stress for Good HealthSome stress is part of everyone's life so that we can rise to the challenges we meet along the way. Learning to handle it is the key succeeding and staying healthy in every sense of the word.
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Understanding the Connection Between Your Weight and Your HealthGoing on a diet, even if you are only slightly overweight, can improve your health. This article explains that important connection.
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How to Keep Your Car From Being StolenWhile another car is stolen every 27 seconds in America, this doesn't mean that -sooner or later-your car has to be one of them.
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How You Can Buy a Car OnlineWhether you use the Internet to prepare for a visit to a local auto dealer, or actually purchase a car online, you will feel secure once you have done the research and have a clear picture of what you can afford and what you need.
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How to Control Your Emotions on the RoadAlong with fatigue, your emotions can have quite an effect on your driving capability if you are overly afraid, excited, worried, depressed, or angry. You will be an unsafe driver unless you learn how to control them.
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Catholic-American: Two Sides of One CoinThis essay considers how true patriotism and true Catholicism dove-tail.
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The Hidden Dangers of MultitaskingSome feel that multitasking is the key to true efficiency and improved time management, but we know that it has its downside as well.
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Life After WorkTake your preparedness, flexibility and adaptability with you if you want to enjoy your retirement and avoid regret at leaving your job.
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In Defense of ClosureI am convinced that closure is neither a psychological frill nor a booster shot for the spiritually weak, as some cynics might claim. To me, it is essential to our survival and well-being, and a gift from God.
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Some Secrets of Effective PresentationsIf you stay focused on your message during your presentations (and while you are preparing for them) you will definitely succeed, but only if you remember that the message comes from you.
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One Size Does Not Fit AllOne of the greatest benefits we can give anyone in life is the benefit of the doubt, and trust in that person's judgment.
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Landmines and Lucky Breaks: The Pros and Cons of Working at HomeThis article discusses the difference between starting a business and working for someone else as an independent contractor. It explains how to recognize "scams," shows where routine and structure fit in, and considers practical matters as well.