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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Deciding to go to college: 4 of 7
To most people I've been acquainted with, deciding whether or not to go to college is like wondering if it's a good idea to eat everyday. A college degree is the new high school diploma. Not so very long ago, getting a college education was a way to separate yourself from other job candidates and to be able to get one of the ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training Dog training: Stop your dog from incessant barking: 6 of 10
If your dog is incessantly barking, chances are you have trained him to do so. All it takes to stop this pesky habit is to take some time to retrain, and that's not as hard as it seems. All animals, and people, respond best to positive reinforcement. In the past, you have rewarded your dog's behavior in some way which has led... More..
Food & Drink > Seafood The risks of eating sushi: 9 of 14
The biggest risk for eating sushi is possible contamination of raw seafood. Mainly due to pollution, some sea foods can be exposed to bacterial or viral contamination, which can get you pretty sick if you eat uncooked rolls. Another thing to worry about is food allergies. Chances are, you are already aware of your allergies, ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Selecting the perfect bridal shop to buy your wedding gown: 2 of 3
The perfect bridal shop will only be the perfect bridal shop because it is where you will find your perfect wedding dress. Start by looking on-line or asking friends about bridal shops for ideas. The first thing you will definitely want to do is find stores that are not completely out of your price range. Many bridal shops ha... More..
Education > Graduate Studies What is a Master's in Education degree?: 2 of 3
Just like "Bachelors of Science" or "Bachelors of Arts" does not explain exactly what you got your undergraduate degree in, "Master's in Education" does not describe your specialty. For instance, my Bachelors was one of Science, but I majored in Psychology. Once you're in graduate school, there are even more areas of speciali... More..
Relationships & Family > Relatives Tips for impressing your in-laws: 12 of 17
No matter who you're dating or married to, everyone's in-laws share one thing: they want the best for their son/daughter. If you have that in the back of your mind whenever dealing with in-laws, you'll succeed. Doesn't sound so scary anymore, does it?Here are some tips for impressing your in-laws, or your significant other's ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: 300: 70 of 94
"This is where we fight. This is where they die!"The movie "300" did this event in history the justice it deserves. What made "300" one of the greatest movies of all time was the fact that every aspect of it achieved phenomenal status. From imagery, to action, to plot, to acting, to costume, to special effects, to dialog, eve... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Missing the bus: What to do if you're late for your guided tour: 3 of 4
This isn't brain surgery...Call a cab!If you've checked your itinerary and you still have time to catch up to the other group, just call for a cab. Calling the tour company to have them come back and get you probably won't work, and they probably aren't going to give you a refund either, although it never hurts to ask. In any... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Benefits: Evaluating a job offer: 10 of 13
The better the job candidate you are, the more careful you need to evaluate your offer. Why? If you're a great candidate, EVERYONE is going to want to hire you, so you're going to have to sift through all of the bad offers to get to those rare few great ones. It won't always be easy, and you could very likely get sucked into ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Tips for keeping kids fit without team sports: 20 of 25
Limit the video games! Limit television time! Limit sugar and fatty snacks and poor eating habits in general. Children, by nature, have excellent metabolisms. Unless your child has a congenital disorder, the body of a child, especially a young one, will work like most other children's in most cases. Children and adolescents a... More..