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Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Controversial radio host Don Imus: Should he be fired for his remarks?: 9 of 110
Imus's job is to be a "shock jock". He serves as a paid radio announcer and public personality that is supposed to "get" people to listen. His job is to provide monologued commentary- pretty or not- as quickly as it pops into his head. By shear volume of the number of his spoken words, it is likely that he will make poor sel... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The realities of life as a published author: 3 of 17
"Oh you are an author! What have you written that I have read ?". "Wow. You must be rich." The reality of life as a published author is that I am a clam in a sea of words. For every book that is accepted, there are several proposals that are not published. If you add up all the words that are written and divide it by the ear... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) A review of the equipment needed to play lacrosse: 1 of 5
Lacrosse is one of the most active exciting games in the world of sports. Though not as well known as soccer, baseball or football, the appearance of lacrosse equipment in major chain stores is a clear indication of the games growing popularity. Getting started in recreational, unorganized lacrosse requires only a stick trad... More..
Health & Fitness > Kids Nutrition A parent's guide to vitamins for babies and children: 9 of 21
Vitamins for the children. In our lifetime, we have had exactly three pediatricians and all of them have had different views on the subject. The first, Dr. Mike as he was known to the children, said that they might as well be chewing on cardboard. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, 'a diet based on the Food Gui... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Scrapbooking on a budget: On becoming a 'scrapmiser': 12 of 24
How to Scrapbook on a Budget - 1. DON'T buy embellishments, make them. From recycled foil tops of food packages to dropping bits of hot glue and embossing them with an Armor-All coated rubber stamp. 2. Use paper from the dollar store. Why spend up to $1.50 on a piece of paper when you can get 10 pieces of plain white for $1.... More..
Business > Sales Customer management: How to keep the customer happy: 4 of 8
Should you be unfortunate enough to anger a customer, there is a really simple way to correct it. 1. LISTEN to everything the customer has to say. It doesn't really matter what the content of the message is. Listen to them without interuption. 2. RESPOND to what they say by assuring them that they are right. Even if everybon... More..
Hobbies & Games > Home Decor Crafts How to make a myrtlewood clock: 1 of 1
Myrtlewood clocks are the perfect nature meets retro style home decor accessory and they are also very easy to make. The inspiration for your finished Myrtlewood clock will come from the piece of wood itself. Myrtlewood grows in Oregon and Northwestern California. Its beauty evolves from the minerals found in the soil in whi... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Scrapbooking: Tips for paper tearing: 1 of 1
Torn paper is a hot look for your paper projects. If is not difficult, but you can control the results if you wish. Begin with a piece of lightweight paper for the best control. Place a straight edge (ruler, cardboard, piece of wood) on the paper where you wish to tear. Pick up the paper and gently pull toward your body. You... More..
Hobbies & Games > Craft Painting How to paint a plaid on a craft piece: 1 of 1
Painting plaid on anything is as easy as drawing a line ! Select three colors for your plaid. Once you master the technique you can add other shades and more colors. Color A: Your main color Color B: Your secondary color Color c: Your accent color Locate the center of your craft piece. Using a light pencil, draw a line. Draw... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community The possible link between video game violence and children's behavior: 25 of 42
As the mother of an eleven year old who is "addicted" to both XBOX and Runescape - clearly there is a link between video game violence and children's negative behavior. When electronics are removed from his life, he is an entirely different child. While "gaming" we often hear several indications of stress. "Oh man", "crap" a... More..