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I am (among other things) a blogger, freelance writer, and internet marketer from Ohio. I started writing not only as a creative outlet, but also as a way to generate a little extra income.

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Education > College Study Tips Tips for preparing for a class: 4 of 12
Being prepared for a class is a key part of understanding the material, and getting good grades. By being prepared before the class begins, you can follow along with what the professor is saying, and pick up on little bits of information that will help you gain an even better understanding. The first key to being prepared is... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Bad bosses: How to work for someone younger than you: 4 of 12
First off, working for someone younger than you does not make them a bad boss. They can be good or bad on therir own merits. Age is irrelavent. However, there are some bosses who seem to have a chip on their shoulder, and age seems to be the reason. Because they're younger than you, they feel like they have to constantly rem... More..
Business > General Management Tips for effective restaurant management: 2 of 6
Follow the "Four C's" There are four areas that can make or break any food service operation (not necessarily in order of importance): Cost Customer Service Consistency Cleanliness If you can consistently address these areas, you will see success. Cost One of the biggest reasons restaurants fail is managements inability to c... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards The truth about airline-mileage credit cards: 1 of 3
Many credit cards offer incentives to people to get them to use a particular credit card. One of these incentives is to offer "free" airline miles. As you use your credit card, you earn points that can be converted into airline miles. You can fly anywhere, for free. Sounds good, doesn't it? Well before you start packing your... More..
Home & Garden > Lawn How to get rid of Bermuda grass in your lawn: 1 of 3
Getting rid of Bermuda grass is not an easy task. Once it gets established in your lawn, it will take a lot of time and effort to get rid of it, and hopefully keep it from coming back. The first step is to kill of the surface growth. A weed killer like Roundup should do the trick. If you're looking for a more organic method,... More..
Computers & Technology > Home & Leisure Software Why it is illegal to pirate software: 1 of 3
Writing software requires a lot of time and a lot of know-how. To come up with a great idea, write the code, and debug the software so it runs right is a talent that not many possess. Those who write these programs expect to be paid for their work. If you take that software without paying for it, it's stealing, just like if ... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Understanding the costs of credit cards: 6 of 17
Bankruptcy is at an all time high. Foreclosures are happening at record rates. With the economy chugging along, and unemployment at it's lowest levels in 15 years, how could this be happening? It's happening because a lot of people do not understand the true cost of using their credit cards. Lured in by low introductory inte... More..
Relationships & Family > Newlyweds How to survive newlywed squabbles: 11 of 31
For a newlywed couple, disagreements are inevitable. Heck, even veterans of the marital game have their squabbles. So don't think that an argument is the beginning of the end of your relationship. It's really an opportunity to grow together as a couple. The biggest key is your personal motivation. You have to think in terms ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Coaching & Skills How baseball managers should plan for the World Series: 5 of 14
It may seem a little premature to be thinking about the World Series at the beginning of the season, but if the team is good enough to compete, the manager knows it. For these teams, the managers job is not just getting his team to the playoffs, but giving them the best chance to win once they're there. The baseball season i... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Career goals: Why you should put society on the back burner & go after your dreams: 11 of 30
You have a dream. We all have dreams. That ember that burns inside, a small voice telling us that there are things we want to do. We all face a choice of whether we listen to that voice, or to silence it. You will come to a place in your life where you look back on your life, and begin to examine the paths you chose. When yo... More..