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Relationships & Family > Successful Dating How to seduce a woman: 1 of 27
Seduce - a verb meaning to lead astray; to entice; to persuade to engage in sexual relations. History is rife with tales of notorious seducers of women; Cassonova, Don Juan, Rhett Butler, Svengali dating all the way back to the Lucifer himself, the origin of seduction, sin and carnal lust. Throughout time the art of seductio... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables The difference between yams and sweet potatoes: 1 of 12
What's in a yam? A yam by any other name would taste as sweet, wouldn't it?Well, actually no. If it is a sweet potato it will taste a lot sweeter. The yams you see in the supermarket are likely sweet potatoes. The nomenclature has blurred over the years and the two terms, yam and sweet potato, are used almost interchangeably.... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers How not to lose your kid in a public place: 1 of 11
Losing a child in a public place is one of your worst nightmares. Parents from Hoboken to Hong Kong agree. The fear is universal and the intensity of emotion is inversely related to the child's age. If your precocious 12-yr old is missing you're deeply concern; If your mischievous 3-year-old wanders off you are downright pan... More..
Home & Garden > Architecture Choosing the right architect for your house: 1 of 7
Building a home requires a multitude of decisions. How big should the house be? How are the rooms and spaces arranged? What will it look like? Thousands of different products go into it. There are hundreds of pages of ordinances, regulations and codes that govern its construction. Upwards of twenty different companies may be ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Tips for buying at an auction: 2 of 11
The first time I attended a live auction I was 20. My heart was pumping as I extended my paddle high in the air and waved it just enough to make the auctioneer smile. "Yes, little lady in the third row, I see your paddle." The audience sniggered politely. Oh, how embarrassing. The bidding continued. My paddle bobbed up and d... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Explaining the trend of Generation Y home buyers: 2 of 10
Generation Y home buyers are in a class unto themselves. They want a home that is fun, funky, colorful, fast, and wired. Their needs are different. Their style is different. If you are trying to build, sell, or market to this 20-something generation, you need to know that their dream home is:- Wired - Generation Y'ers can't ... More..
Home & Garden > Rental Properties Rental discrimination and children: 1 of 5
In the U.S.A, the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1988 makes it illegal to discriminate in the sale or leasing of housing to several protected classes of people. "Familial Status" is one such class. This status is defined as anyone who is the parent (or custodian) of a minor child, and is even extended to pregnant women. The only... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Bad bosses: How to work for someone with a drinking problem: 2 of 7
If you are struggling to deal with an alcoholic boss, you are not alone. According to estimates, 18 million Americans are alcoholics. An average of 10% of all full-time employees abuse alcohol or other chemicals in the workplace. Alcohol is responsible for nearly one half of all automobile accidents. 64% of all accidents on ... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) How to earn cash by recycling: 4 of 13
Our newspapers and periodicals are rife with articles about global warming, and gasoline prices have a put a real crimp in the family vacation. Our garages fill up with more and more "stuff" that has to be disposed of. We know we need to be "greener" and reroute our recyclables, but sometimes it seem so inconvenient. When you... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Men Gift ideas for guys 21-26: 1 of 3
1. The stuff he wants2. The stuff he needs and won't buy for himself3. The stuff you think he needs or wantsMen in their early twenties will smile and thank you for just about any gift. They still haven'tlost that "golly gee whiz, for me?" genuine graciousness that so many of us have misplaced in our years of jaded consumeris... More..