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I'm Debbie, recruiter by day, student by night, and hopefully professional writer sometime in the future. Right now writing is a hobby, and I am lucky to make a few pennies at it.

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Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Guide to forbidden foods in the Weight Watchers weight loss program: 1 of 10
I struggled at first in deciding whether or not to contribute to this category, because I really cannot think of any forbidden foods on the Weight Watchers program. I do the Flex Plan, and I really can eat anything I want, as long as I count the points. The problem comes when the foods I want to eat do not have nutritional i... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) What you need to know about trans fats: 1 of 10
As people become more health conscious, having nutritional information readily available is crucial in allowing consumers to make the right decisions regarding the foods they eat. One of the things we have, for years been told to avoid, is Trans fats, but until recently no one knew what a Trans fat was, or how to tell if it ... More..
Local Guides > Los Angeles Tips for visiting Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA: 1 of 10
There is so much to do in Hollywood. Taking a trip there without a game plan of what to do would be a big mistake. This is definitely a trip you want to make the most of. 1. First make a list of things that you find most exciting and that would interest you. Do you want to see the taping of a sit-com or talk show? Have you a... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Recommendations for comedic films: 5 of 40
There is nothing better than a deep, gut wrenching belly laugh that goes on and on. It's almost like a drug, and you better believe there is a reason they say, "Laughter is the best medicine". I get such a natural high off laughter and what better way to find it than in a really funny movie? I have seen my share of hilarious... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Sad songs that will make you cry: 8 of 61
Considering I cry at commercials, the song doesn't have to be conventionally sad to make me cry, but there are a few that stand out as such sad songs, if the events were happening in real life, I'd be a wreck. 1. Don't Take the Girl- Tim McGraw- a woman who dies in childbirth 2. Alyssa Lies- Jason Michael Carroll- child abus... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Favorite fictional characters: 2 of 15
Choosing a favorite fictional character is not an easy task. As an avid reader and movie watcher, as well as a former television addict, I have had a multitude of favorites over the years that range from the funniest and most ridiculous, to the ones that make me cry every time I read about them or see them on screen. To narr... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Sciatica treatment: 2 of 14
When people are in pain, especially when suffering back pain, the first instinct is to stop moving. I have had severe back pain off and on for years, and of course the pain lessens when I stay put. But, with some back problems, especially sciatica, keeping still can aggravate symptoms and make them worse. Although it might b... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers Diversity in the workplace: Its meaning: 5 of 32
Diversity in the workplace is simply defined as employing people with diverse backgrounds. In a true diverse workplace, a multitude of races, cultures, and genders will make up the staff. A diverse workplace is important for many reasons. The main reason is, although we might want to believe it is for more honorable reasons,... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss What makes a dieting plan the right one for you: 1 of 6
It is unbelievable how many different diet plans are out there on the market claiming they are the best and most successful plans. From Weight Watchers to Jenny Craig to Atkins, each plan has a different and often radical approach, yet they all promise the same success. What is important for people to remember is that everyo... More..
Sciences > Psychology How to let go of someone you love: 20 of 112
The reason you have to let go will probably determine the best method of letting go. Although loss feels the same regardless of how or why it happens, losing someone to death is different than a relationship ending. So, the process might be different in letting go. When I was in my early 20s, I had my heart broken by my firs... More..