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Etiquette at the Starbucks Drive-ThruA few simple tips that will insure you get the correct drink and wonderful service. -
A Guide to Starbucks' LingoA quick guide to the terms and lingo of Starbucks and other coffee establishments.
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Behind the Scenes Work at Your Local ShelterThe holiday season usually puts people into a very generous and giving mood which means many more people are willing to volunteer. Here are some areas where you might be able to help out your local shelter beyond the traditional soup kitchen service. -
Top 10 Things to Do When the Power Goes OutHere's a quick list of some fun activities to get you through a power outage.
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Top 10 Things to Do in 20 MinutesTwenty minutes is a very good chunk of time to accomplish many things. Here are some ideas on what you can get done in that time.
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Top 10 Things to Do in 15 MinutesMost hour long cable programs have at least fifteen minutes of advertising built into them. So take that time and do something useful.
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Top 10 Things to Do in 10 MinutesTen minutes is actually a nice block of time to get something done in. If you think about it, there are six blocks of ten minutes in one hour. That's six tasks in one hour!
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Top 10 Things to Do in 5 MinutesIn this crazy world sometimes all you have are five minutes. Here's a quick list of ten things you can do in those in-between moments, in five minutes.
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Top Three Group Card GamesWhen you've got a group of friends together sometimes a good card game can be a load of fun.
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Ethan Hawke's Top 5 MoviesEthan Hawke is perhaps the most uncelebrated A-List actor out there. So here are his top five movies for you to celebrate. -
Top Five Movie DogsMan's best friend doesn't have an Oscars award so here's my top 5 list of the best movie dogs.
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Top 5 Julia Roberts MoviesHere are what I believe to be Julia Roberts' top five movies.
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Top 5 Guest Appearances on FriendsRemember the guests of Friends? Here's the best 5.
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Top 5 Brad Pitt MoviesHere's a quick look at the top five Brad Pitt movies.
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How to Pick a Dog to AdoptHere's three simple steps to help you decide just what kind of dog you want.
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Adding Luxury to Everyday LifeHere are a few things you can do to make every day a little more luxurious and enjoyable.
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Organizing Tips for Every HouseholdIn today's world it's easy to become overwhelmed with clutter. Here are some tips on De-cluttering.
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Getting Textbooks for Cheap - Cutting College CostsCollege tuition keeps rising higher and higher, here are some tips on cutting textbook costs.
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Retail: How to Be a Good CustomerIf you've ever worked in retail, you know that there are good customers and bad customers. Here are some hints to help you be a good customer.
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The Problem of Over-PopulationAn overview of some of the problems of over-population and some possible solutions.
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How to Save Money on Your Christmas ShoppingEasy ways to save money on your Christmas shopping.
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Unfortunately Frequent Fashion Faux-Pas: How to Avoid ThemYou've seen those unfortunate fashion disasters walking around. Don't you wish someone had the courage to tell them to dump those acid wash jeans from the 80's? Well here are some tips to make sure you are never that fashion disaster.
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Top Christmas Movies for Your Holiday EnjoymentIf you're looking for some Christmas friendly movies, here are a few that are sure to keep you entertained.
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Generating an Amiable Disposition in Your PetA quick guide to ensuring that your cat or dog is a friendly gentle creature.
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Volunteer Opportunities in Any CityHere are some suggestions for volunteering that will fit almost any city.
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Great Gift Ideas for Any AgeHere are some great gift ideas for anyone any age.
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A Credit Free Economy - Living Only On CashA quick look at what might happen if we were forced to live in a credit free economy? How might your life change?
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A Quick and Easy Guide to Successfully Flipping Real EstateA quick and easy guide to successfully flipping real estate.
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Easy Tips for Home DecoratingAn informative and inspiring article on home design. With these easy tips for decorating, your house will be a home in no time.
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Status SymbolsA look at status symbols, what they are, and what they mean.
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Managing Morning MadnessThe early morning before your kids get to school and you get to work can quickly become chaotic if you're not prepared for it. Here are some tips on avoiding morning madness.
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Mind to Mind: The Next Wave of Personal CommunicationWhat if you could send your thoughts to someone else telepathically? The future is not so distant afterall.
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Determining College PolicyHow much of an influence should students have in determining college policy?
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Thinning the Numbers: A Lessening PopulationThe next generation will be having less children. In this article I take a look at why that might be.
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The Benefits of BalletThe many good things ballet can do for you.
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Sexism in the Traditional Marriage CeremonyHere's a look at some the sexism in the traditional marriage ceremony.
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Starting Your Day EarlyThe saying is "The early bird gets the worm." In many cases that's true. Here's how rising early can help you accomplish many things.
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The New and Improved MyLot!When Mylot first started out it had more cons than pros, but it has definitely improved. Here's a look at some of the improvements.
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Navigating a Spanish Speaking CountryWorking your way through a Spanish speaking country can be difficult if you don't know the language. Here are some key phrases to get you through.
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Confessions of a Freshman College StudentYou've heard the news stories, the parties and what not. Maybe you're kid just went off to college and you're wondering what they're up to. Here's an unconventional inside scoop.
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Best of the Best on the InternetHere are some of the best websites you'll find on the Internet.
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Hair Styling for CurlsAnyone with curly hair knows that curls can be the most difficult thing to style. Here are some tips to manage your curly hair.
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Drowning in PovertyThoughts on the poverty crisis in America.
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Take the "Healthy" Out of Your LifeToo many times people make a resolution to be more "healthy". It will consume their lives for maybe a couple weeks then they trip up and quit all together. Here are a few tips to help you stay healthy without letting it take over your life.
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Fun, Fascinating, and Informative Websites!More of the best websites on the internet.
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Neglecting Social ResponsibilityA look at how a lsck of social responsibility in the food industry is affecting its workers and its consumers.
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10 of the Best Websites on the Internet: Part oneHere are some of the best websites out there. They are the most fun, most challenging, most intellectually stimulating sites. More to come. Enjoy!
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A College Student's Guide to Buying Real EstateMany times students right out of college end up living in rather cramped, rather unsavory living quarters. Heres how you can prepare to buy your first home while you're in college.
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Spend Nothing Month: Seriously Saving MoneyOne way to save some serious dough is to buy only what you need.
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Working While LearningToo many people are forced into dead-end jobs for lack of money and years later, still find themselves stuck in that dead end job. Here are some tips on getting an education while working full-time. Hopefully you won't be stuck in that dead-end job for too long.
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Philosophy: UtilitarianismAn explanation of Mill's utilitarianism.
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5 Ways to Sell Your House FasterThese days selling your house can be a hefty endeavor. Here are some quick tips to get your house off the market faster.
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To Rent or Buy?If you're considering moving to a new city you may also be considering whether to rent or buy a new home. Here are some tips on when you should rent and when you should buy.
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The Best Real Estate Web Sites on the InternetThe Internet has completely revolutionized the way real estate is bought and sold. Here's a guide to some of the best real estate sites on the Internet.
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Steps to Writing a Successful Undergrad Research PaperMany undergrads have no idea what to do when they receive their first research paper assignment. Here are some tips to move you on your way.
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Becoming BilingualMaybe you've never studied a second language, or maybe you have but are having difficulty becoming completelly fluent. Here's a quick guide to help you on your way.
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Have a Good DayHow do you feel during the first couple of hours at work? Tired? Sleepy? Groggy? Here are some tips to help you start your day out right.
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Explanation of a Few Communication TheoriesA short explanation of inoculation theory, cognitive dissonance, and compliance gaining strategies.
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How to Make it Through a Very Stressful WeekEveryone has an amazingly stressful week every now and then. Here's how to get throught it.
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How to Create an Effective to Do ListYou probably have six hundred things to do today, right? Here's a guide on how to manage your to do list so it's most effective and your days are most productive.
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How to Write a Quality TV Episode or SeriesSome quick tips to writing a quality tv episode for a currently running show or for your own original tv series.
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What's in the MeatA short analysis of Eric Schlosser's chapter "What's in the Meat" in the book Fast Food Nation.
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Why the Fries Taste Good: Book ReviewA short analysis of a rather disturbing chapter in Eric Schlosser's book Fast Food Nation.
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The Key to Staying Thin... Fidget!Remember when your mother used to chastise you by saying "Sit still!" Turns out her advice isn't exactly the most health conscious. Here's why even the smallest movement can help you lose weight
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Everyday Fallacies: Commonly Used UntruthsFallacies are illogical and unsound arguments. Here are some that are used in everyday life... many times by politicians.
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Best Modern SoftwareA lot of new professions have developed out of new software. Here's a look at the best new modern software.
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Investing Online: Getting Your Money's WorthThese days, investing isn't just for the super-rich. Even the small time guy can put his money to work online. Here are some tools to help you in your investing.
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Scamming the Scammers!Almost everyone has received one of those Nigerian scam e-mails where the scammer offers you millions of dollars in exchange for your help. Here's how you can get the best of them, instead of them getting the best of you.
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Overheard in New York: The Funniest New Website on the InternetThe newest funny website on the internet is called Overheardinnewyork. It's a pretty self-explanatory title.
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A Recent Grad's ChecklistHere are some things you'll need to prepare for before and after you graduate.
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The Not so Great You TubeA short article on why You Tube is not all it's cracked up to be.
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Taking a Gap YearMany people think that going to college or straight into the work force is the only option for graduating high schoolers. Here is another option a lot of people don't think about.
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Original Entertaining: A Few New IdeasDo you love entertaining and having fun with your friends? Here are a few ideas for your next party.
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Ebay Auctions a Pig with WingsEbay gets some weird auctions. How's a flying pig for one?
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43 Things: The Website Dedicated to Your GoalsEver wanted to meet people who have the same goals and dreams you do? Here's a website completely dedicated to that purpose.
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Ten Books You Must ReadGot some time on your hands? Looking for something good to read? Here's a list of suggestions.
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Keeping Your Children SafeKeeping your children safe has always been a priority. In this day and age the bad guys are even more numerous and smarter than they used to be. Here are some tips that you and your children should know to ensure their safety.
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The Illusion (Delusion) of Sex and the CityWhy Sex and the City is such and incredibly unrealistic show... even by televisions standards.
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6 Signs You've Been Watching Too Much CSIHave you seen every episode of CSI, CSI:Miami, and CSI: NY? Do you get anxious if you miss an episode of Bones? Here are a few signs of such a problem...
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Food: Not Just for the HungryA short analysis of Glenn Sheldon's article regarding food, culture, and societal status.
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The New Minimum Wage: $7.25/hrThe Senate just approved a bill that raises the minimum wage with a few provisions. Here's commentary on that decision.
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Loving Your Work.... Only After 45?These days many people are drudging through a job they hate to save enough money for the job they really want and love.
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15 Seconds of FameWhat would you say to the world in 15 seconds?
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The Silent Type: MenIt's generally conceded that men don't like to talk about relationships or feelings. Somewhere along they way, that's become perfectly acceptable and women have limited to talking about sports and work.
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Fast Food and American CultureAn essay on the interaction between fast food and American culture.
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Getting Rid of DebtGetting out of debt can be incredibly taxing on your income. However, staying in debt is worse. Here are some tips to make getting out of debt a little easier.
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Your #1 New Year's Resolution: Taking Care of YourselfThe best thing you can do for yourself this year is to take care of yourself.
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No Children: The New Feminist IssueIt seems the prevailing culture that women are expected to have children regardless of their economic status or emotional fitness to be a mother. This article examines the women who decide to not have children.
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The Ultimate Guide to Pump Up Work-out SongsNothing can help you trudge through that last mile more than some upbeat music that keeps you going. Here's a list of some of my favorites.
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A Critique of E.F. Loftus' Article on Repressed MemoriesA short critique of an article regarding repressed memories.
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Seniors: Making the Most of Your Money Over 50You've finally hit retirement and now you need to make sure your finances stay in tip-top shape. Here are some tips to help you do that.
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Top 3 Ways to Get ArrestedEver wonder how to get arrested? Are you just itching to spend a night in a six-by-nine cell? Here are some tips to get you on your way.
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Top 5 Ways to Stay FitFinding time to exercise can be difficult. Here are a few everyday things you can do to maintain your level of fitness.
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Top 5 Gift Buying StoresFinding gifts for hard to please people can be difficult. Here are a few places you're bound to find something for even the pickiest person.
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Killing Time in an AirportBored? In an airport? Here are some fun things you can do to make the time pass quicker.
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Top 5 Ways to Find a Good BookWant to read a book but want to be sure you don't waste your time on a dud? Here's a few tips on making sure that doesn't happen.
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An Interview with a High School Physics Teacher: Part 2The second of two short interview with a high school physics teacher. -
An Interview with a High School Exchange Program DirectorA short interview with an interesting director of a high school international program. -
An Interview with a Highschool Physics Teacher: Part 1The first of two short interviews with a high school physics teacher. -
Interview with a Middle School Basketball CoachA short interview with a middle school basketball coach. -
Interview with a Middle School AdministratorA short interview with a middle school administrator -
Accidentally Fit : How My Dog Got Me in ShapeHow getting a dog put me in the best shape of my life.
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Basic Ways to Stay in Good HealthHere are a few basic things to ensure that you stay in general good health.
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Finding Your Writing InspirationWriting can be difficult. Especially if you have a hard time deciding what to write about. Here are some ways to making getting started writing easier.
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Interview with a Head of SchoolA short interview with a high school head of school. -
Interview with a Biology TeacherA short interview with a high school biology teacher. -
Interview with a School AdministratorA short interview with a school administrator. -
Interview with an Eclectic History TeacherA short interview with an eccentric teacher. -
Respect for All : How Being Nice Can Help You Get AheadA short editorial on how simply being nice can really help you get ahead.
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Making Numbers Work for YouBudgeting can actually be kind of fun once you figure out how to manipulate the numbers so they work for you.
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Happily N'Ever After: Movie ReviewA quick preview of the new movie starring Sigourney Weaver, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Freddie Prinze Jr.
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A Review: Brothers and SistersA short review of ABC's new hit Brothers and Sisters.
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Night at the Museum ReviewA short review of the new Ben Stiller flick.
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Interview with an English TeacherA short interview with a high school English teacher. -
How the Trend of Couch Surfing is Changing the Way Young People TravelWant to travel in Europe, Australia, the United States or New Zealand but your budget won’t hold for that? Here’s a positively free way to find lodging while you’re skipping around the country. -
Hollywood LegaciesIt's hard enough for everyday people to get into Hollywood without roles being taken over by Hollywood legacies. Here's a short black list of the Hollywood famous who are riding the coat tails of their famous relatives straight into stardom.
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AIM Lingo TranslatedHave you ever seen a page of an AIM conversation printed out? It can look like a completely other-worldly language! Here's a guide to deciphering the new symbols.
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The Revolution of the Video GameThe interactive nature of Wii is changing the nature of video games as we know it.
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How to Discern a Good MovieCan't decide whether or not that movie was actually good? Here's an objective guide to determining whether a movie was good or not. Some of the C's are open to interpretation so it's not completely objective.
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New Year's Party Game Ideas for KidsHere are five fun party ideas to keep the kids busy for a long time, while you mingle with the adults.
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Top Seven Things to Do when You're BoredEverybody gets bored now and then, here are some suggestions on how to keep yourself occupied.
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The Normal DistributionPerhaps one of the most basic... and most boring math concepts... has some interesting applications to real life.
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Easy Ways to Cut College CostsThese days college students encounter many expected and unexpected college costs. Here's a guide to cutting some of those costs.
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Volunteer Suggestions for Austin, TXHere are some suggestions for places to volunteer over the holiday season and even throughout the whole year in Austin, TX.
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Top Ten Websites of 2006Here are the top ten websites of 2006. They truly are the cream of the crop of the web.
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Making and Maintaining Credit in CollegeAmerica is a nation of debt and college students who haven't learned the basics of credit are a huge portion of that debt. Here are some tips on gaining good credit and keeping it that way.
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The Psychology of RomanceThe basics to starting a relationship as a friend or otherwise. Learn what's going on in your psychology that you might not have recognized as an important factor.
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How to Keep your House Clean with Minimal EffortSome quick tips for keeping your house clean without intensive work.
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A Review of Ugly Betty, ABC's New Hit SeriesA review of ABC's new show, Ugly Betty, up until now.
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A Guide to Using Time WellHow often do you remark that there are not enough hours in the day? At the end of the day do you find that you’ve barely made a dent in your to-do list? This article is for you!
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The Skinny on Your MetabolismYou inherit your metabolism and for better or worse, it's yours to keep for life. Here are some tips on how to make the most of it.
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Why You Should Avoid the Library at All Costs During Finals WeekMy story of the trials and tribulations of attempting to use the library when it is packed to the brim with caffeine wired, hyper-active students.
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Tips for Your First Year in the DormsHere are some tips for your first year in a dorm. It's full of useful ideas that many people forget about or don't think of.
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How to Shop Within Your Budget for the HolidaysA Christmas guide to avoiding the overwhelming debt that inevitably follows the holiday season.
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How To Be a Good Customer for Your WaitressIf you've ever worked in a restaurant you know how difficult and taxing the food service industry can be. Here are some tips on how to be a good customer to guarantee the best service.
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The Best and Worst Places to Order TiramisuTiramisu really must be God's gift to mankind. A good tiramisu will leave you satisfied beyond belief, a bad one will leave you asking for something wash it down. Here's a guide on where to order and where not to order this delicious dessert. -
Insomnia: How I Make Use of my Inability to SleepWhen I can't sleep doesn't come I make use of what would be wasted hours by writing.
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Hollywood's Obsession with ThinHollywood's glamorization of the ultimate thin is nothing but harmful as it promotes an unhealthy lifestyle.
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Goals : Why They Help and Why You Need ThemWithout a clear-cut goal it's hard to know what you really want or how you're going to get there.
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New Year's Resolutions for AmericaHere are some resolutions America should make. As resolutions go, these may be made some time in the future... but will inevitably be broken, or maybe not.
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How to Save Money Without NoticingSome tips on how to turn a little extra change into a wad of cash.
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Top Ten Movies According to MeCheck here for the top ten movies that I've seen. If they're not on this list... I haven't seen them.
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Diversity as a Selling Point: Does it Make Sense?In today's world diverse is often defined as having a minority or group of minorities in your organization, but at what point does diverse cease to mean what is implied?
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Making Money in CollegeA guide to affording the ever escalating cost of college without landing yourself in years of post-graduation debt.