Susan Rand
I am a widow with three grown children. I spend my time writing, teaching, editing, mentoring and responding to questions at allexperts.com (1950 so far). At the moment I am writing web content and mentoring.
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Honoring and Remembering Your Departed Loved OneWays a person can honor and remember their departed loved one(s) and some rituals to help healing.,
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Sewing Plus Size Lingerie and Undergarments for ChildrenTips on sewing plus size lingerie at home for women and children. Different fabrics and patterns are discussed.
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Three Easy Auto Repairs You Can Do at HomeHow to change the oil in your car; replace the battery and change your windshield wipers with tips for safety and convenience. -
Buying and Caring for Your Pet FerretWhat ferrets are like, how to choose one, ferret-proofing your house, ferrets and dogs, cats and small children, medical care, neutering, about the cage, feeding.
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Phobias and How to Cure ThemA look at some common phobias and some methods of treating them.
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Using the Community Arbitration Council to Resolve IssuesHow the establishment of Community Arbitration Councils could reduce courts' workload, and speedily dispose of minor matters such as landlord/tenant disputes, theft, tresspassing, etc.
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The Trend Toward Working at HomeEmployers: here's to reduce your business expenses dramatically: let more of your employees work at home.
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Wasted Time Clogs CourtsOne way to relieve congestion in our courts.
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Why Men LieThe top ten reasons why men lie, what kind of lies they generally offer, how to tell if a man is lying, why men hate conflict, lie to get out of an unpleasant task, they don't think it's a lie if its for a good cause.
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Acne - is Laser Surgery the Answer?The pros and cons of laser surgery in the treatment of acne; how it was first discovered, what it's being used for now, the different types of acne scars and how they are treated; some horror stories.
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Women and Urinary IncontinenceA look at urinary incontinence in women, the different types, symptoms, causes, how the bladder works, diagnosis, tests, and treatment.
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The Morning After PillHow the "morning after" pill works, side effects, who should not take it, why the FDA refused it, what happened next, when we can expect an answer, where it can be purchased and where it can't.
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Advice for Men Who Keep Striking OutWhat men need to know before a first date, some mistakes commonly made that turn women off, how to increase your chances of making a good first impression with the women you date, if that's what you want.
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Doctor-Patient Relationship VitalWays in which the patient-doctor relationship can be improved; how to talk to your doctor, what you can expect, questions to ask, what to expect from them, how to keep communication open.
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Online Degrees: Are You a Candidate?Online degrees: what's offered, what you need to know about yourself before you sign up, how to research them, how to weed out the scams and frauds, financial aids.
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Doggy Diagnostics: Sense of Smell Detects CancerDescription of various studies proving that dogs can be trained to detect cancer, heart attack, low blood sugar, skin disorders and other diseases and the methods used to train them.
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Senior Financial AbuseA look at the various ways seniors are scammed out of their money, who's doing it, why it is so easy, advice for caretakers and some ways to prevent it.
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Seniors: Is the Reverse Mortgage for You?The pros and cons of the reverse mortgage: advantages, disadvantages, what seniors need to know about reverse mortgages, how to calculate how much money you can get, where to go for more information. -
More Amazing Gadgets and Technology for You to Have Fun WithA look at some more new gadgets aimed at making our lives simpler and safer. Some fun toys, an easier way to throw balls for your dog to fetch, diapers for your dog, vehicle tracking for your errant spouse and more.
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Osteoporosis Treatment and PreventionA look at osteoporosis, the definition, the diagnosis, the test, the treatment and methods of prevention.
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Customer Complaints: How to Handle Them and Keep Customers HappyHow to handle customer complaints, why they should be encouraged, what a manager can learn from them, how to treat the complainant, keeping customers happy.
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Negotiating Skills - Win WinAbout negotiating in the workplace, various tactics for success, allowing for differences in personality, humor, preparing, presenting your case, etc.
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Drugs and the LibidoA review of the causes of lowered libido in both sexes, some drugs that may cause sexual dysfunctioning and some alternatives that are kinder to people's sexual satisfaction.
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House Sitting an Employment Option for SeniorsA look at some of the benefits of house sitting as a way to make extra money, a few examples of things that can go wrong, how to find jobs, a handy form to use in your work. -
The Male Midlife CrisisHow to recognize the symptoms of male menopause, the weird behavior, what has happened to the man and how it affects him, what a wife should and should not do to help.
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Alabama Retirement CommunitiesSome retirement communities in Alabama, their costs (when available), activities, health care, location. -
The Working Poor: Real or a Myth?The plight of the working poor, what work is available to them and what it pays, how and why the situation prevails, and a look at the other side. -
Trouble With Weight Loss: Is it Your Metabolism?Slow metabolism and how it works to put on weight, what causes it, how you can boost your metabolism to lose more weight.
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Reducing Home Health HazardsA look at some home health hazards inside and outside including chemicals, equipment,who is the most vulnerable and why, and some things you can do to reduce the risk. -
Rate of Seniors With AIDS on the RiseSeniors are woefully ignorant about HIV/AIDS and more are afflicted. The myths about seniors that block treatment; how doctors promote this, the sumptoms and how they are mistaken, how to protect yourself. -
The Plight of the IntrovertHow being canted onto the introvert side makes things difficult for people, the problems they face at home, at work, while socializing, with some suggestions for making life easier for them.
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Myths About Mental Illness: Why Can't They Understand?The myths of mental illness, that mentally ill people are unkempt, unpredictable, violent and dangerous, the results of these myths, the stigma and how we can take a step toward a new attitude. -
Diagnosis and Treatment on Age-Related Macular DegenerationA look at what's new in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration, including its definition, causes, the differences between wet and dry degeneration and new drugs and treatments. -
The Wrongly Condemned: Innocent on Death RowAn assessment of the reliability of our justice system with statistics regarding innocent people on death row, DPICs "Innocence List," some case studies and quotes from people in the industry.
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New Gadgets Review Includes Glow-in-the-Dark ToiletAn overview of some new technology, including a new travel stroller, swim up pool bar, electrical fly swat, night lights for your toilet, personal aircraft, talking golf club covers and more.
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Donate Your Car to CharityHow to make an informed decision about donating a car to charity, how easy it is; how to choose a worthy charity and handle the paperwork, how it works, tax advantages and incentives offered.
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Techniques for Improving Social SkillsMany Americans struggle with feeling shy. The solution may be as simple as improving social skills. Learn to conquer your shyness by following these techniques for improving social skills.
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Car Salesman Reveals AllTips on buying a new or used car, how to avoid the lemons, the difference between "invoice price" and "sticker price," about depreciation, financing, sales "tricks."
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Turn Your Hobby into CashSome people who have made money from doing what they love: chainsaw carving, truck driving (for women), creating art from duct tape, making a new kind of doll, handiworke at home.
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Life of a Lingerie ModelHere is a look at a lingerie model's life, who she works with, where her photo might be seen, what they are paid,requirements, posing nude.
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The Fountain of YouthRemedies to stop or slow the aging process including beer, algae, vegetables, protein, some patent medicines, calorie restriction and the benefits of exercise.
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Are Women Really Superior to Men?Ways in which women are "superior" to men and some areas in which they are not, levels of intellience, "grey matter", the role of hormones estrogen and testosterone, some sports records.
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Delaying Conception: What Are The Risks?An overview of the risks associated with delaying conception until a woman is in her 30s and 40s, including reasons women want to wait, the risk of various abnormalities and illnesses for mothers and babies, infertility treatments and their costs. -
AUTHOR PROFILE - Dave Pelzer, the Child Called ItDave Pelzer's unbelievable life, and how he turned it into a book-selling machine through lecturing and marketing. An unusual character, he has inspired thousands with his books.
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The Scoop on Statin DrugsAn extended summary of recent studies that show the statin drugs have beneficial effects on prostate, breast and colon cancer, also on stroke, coronary heart disease, Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis with links for further information.
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Living with Adult Attention Deficit DisorderHow an adult with AADD is forced to live, why they are often called "crazy," their problems with focus, impulsivity, weak potential, boredom, restlessness and blurting, a call for understanding.
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The Pros and Cons of ColonicsWhat about colonics? Is filling your belly with 20 gallons of water harmful or beneficial? What do practitioners claim, and have their claims any scientific basis? What kind of risks do I take?
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Treating Ovarian CancerThis article explores the symptoms and diagnoses of ovarian cancer as well as the medical treatments.
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How Smart is Your Dog?Information on how dogs learn and how to test your dog's intelligence.
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Home Manicures - How to Get a Professional LookHow to give yourself a home manicure and save money. Equipment and supplies you'll need; shaping, removing old polish, soaking, base coat, color and topcoat.
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Pregnancy and Acupuncture: A Good Thing?An overview of the use in acupuncture in pregnancy, how it helps with various symptoms including bleeding, pelvic pain, backache, heartburn and hypertension.
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Look What You Can Do With Bubbles!How to make outrageous bubbles using hula hoops, tree branches and kitchen utensils, what a bubble is, how it is formed, its pecularities, bubble solution, how to make your own, the bubble machine. -
BUYING YOUR FIRST CAMELTips for buying a camel, what kind you should buy, how old or young, questions to ask the owner, transporting your camel, how to prepare the shelter, delicious camel's milk, beware the camel spider!
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Training Your Cat To Use the ToiletHow to train your cat to use the toilet, training yourself, enlisting family help, how cats learn, the use of praise and reprimands, the eight steps to training the cat.
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A Humorous Look at WordsA humorous look at some obscure words, including popliteal, vomer, and noop. Why precision in words is important.
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Throwing a Sex Toy PartyHave a lingerie and sex toys party. We laughed at seeing our neighbors in scrappy lingerie. Pass around the toys: Escalating Elephant - a "luxury vibrator with 21 different ways to thrill!" - RomantaTherapy Sensual Warming Lubricant" and more.
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Babies - When Should I Call the Doctor?How to tell when your baby needs the doctor. Symptoms of illnesses, taking the baby's temperature, about infections, trouble breathing, sleep disturbances and other symptoms. What to watch for in baby's diet.