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Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss How to avoid overeating: 1 of 5
Seven Statistics to Start Thinking and Stop Overeating Food, it's something most of us eat without really thinking. Hunger rumbles and we reach for a handy snack or a hardy meal. Of course, for the weight conscious this mindset can easily lead to pound-storing overeating. The following seven statistics will get you to pay mo... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Remembering Steve Irwin: 3 of 12
I was out and about driving for a change doing some errands on my own and listening to the radio in the car around noon today when the news hit me. I never knew the man, but still his death touches me with stabs of grief. Steve Irwin, a fellow Australian and one of the few public figures that truly was a hero, had been kille... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Bad reasons for quitting your job: 17 of 66
10 Reasons Not To Quit On any given day more than half of employed Americans are unsatisfied with their jobs. Here are 10 reasons to keep your pay packet. 1. UNDERPAID Ok, so the pay stinks but seriously, bad pay is better than no pay. If you're unsatisfied with what you earn discuss your options with your employer; if they ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Crime: Virginia Tech school shooting: 27 of 98
I've been hearing a lot about VA Tech, the college in the US where a student killed a lot of people. Now I admit I'm not completely up to speed with what happened. Australia is far removed and while we have the issue scattered on the news it's in highlighted snippets of scare-mongering rather than facts. The scare-mongering ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Top 10 must-have baby products: 11 of 38
Eager parent wants to have the best for their baby but what do you 'really' need? 1. A Secure, Certified, and Correctly Installed Car Seat! Many maternity hospitals will not let your baby leave the hospital unless your car has been correctly fitted with a certified car seat. Make sure you get your baby home safely and ensure... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Judging your own parents differently after you become a parent: 8 of 24
It's amazing how quickly we grow up with expansion from couple to family. A new child is suddenly a huge responsibility. I remember looking down on my daughter the day she was born. I was a very young parent but in that moment I think I aged ten years. Suddenly I wasn't carefree, I had a daughter, and she was the most import... More..
Arts & Humanities > Horror, Mystery & Suspense Book reviews: On Writing, by Stephen King: 6 of 17
With lighthearted humor, Stephen King expresses anecdotes of his life and offers insight into his writing process and the journey of his career in his memoir, "On Writing". Stephen shares the light and the darkness that molded him through his life in a courageous, empowering voice that is inspiring and motivational. The book... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Advice for new writers: 33 of 87
Six Myths: A Writer's Life One of the most exhilarating choices you may make in your life is to become 'a writer'. There are many images and expectations about the writer's life style. It can be filled with joy and steeped in the wonder of language and expression. Writer's have the opportunity to give something to the world ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Tips for building self-esteem in children: 15 of 38
Six Tips for Building a Child's Self-Esteem Children begin life in a fragile state, eager for love and acceptance. Their earlier years generate a character that changes little as they reach maturity. It's important to give children a warm, safe environment in which they are encouraged to develop their strengths. 1. Make Eye ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Critiquing your critics: 2 of 5
Critiques and reviews are an important part of every writer's success. There are many helpful responses readers, writers, editors and agents will give you but along with these you'll often find much of the feedback you receive will be of no use to you. Some suggestions, if followed, could actually prove problematic for your ... More..