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Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Website reviews: Stopglobalwarming.org: 1 of 11
Clean and organized! The Stop Global Warming Web site is a sight for sore eyes. Its use of white space and simple graphics is a welcome relief from Flash graphics, scrolling banners and pages crammed with multi-colored fonts and images.The links at the top of the page make it simple to find information at stopglobalwarming.or... More..
Health & Fitness > Gym & Health Club Top mistakes people make in the gym: 4 of 25
Mistakes people make at the gym can lead to injury, and may be the cause of much frustration if they are not seeing positive results for their efforts.NO PLANNot having a workout plan for cardiovascular exercise and weight training is the most common mistake people make at the gym. A workout plan incorporates frequency (the n... More..
Computers & Technology > Identity Theft & Internet Scams The role of the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): 1 of 6
The role of the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) in cyber crime is to give victims a way to report suspected illegal activity involving Internet Web sites, chat rooms, and e-mail. IC3 is a central referral mechanism for law enforcement and regulatory agencies at the federal, state, local and international levels.The IC3 ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues How to become an election official: 1 of 4
Election officials work at polling places in their voting precinct on election day.To become an election official, you must:- Be a United States citizen- Be a resident of the state in which you want to be an election official- Be 18 years old by the time of the election- Be a qualified voter in your state- Be committed to the... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Exercising plans to lose 10 to 20 pounds: 5 of 19
Having an exercise plan is imperative in order to lose 10 to 20 pounds. Plans vary according to how close you are to your ideal weight (you can do an Internet search for "ideal weight" for estimated weight ranges and where you are in relation).If you are more than 20 pounds over your ideal weight, a consistent walking plan wi... More..
Sciences > Botany A guide to ethnobotany: 3 of 10
Ethnobotany is the study of the plant lore of indigenous cultures. It has roots in botany, the study of plants. Botany originated, in part, from an interest in plants that help fight illness. Pharmacognosy is a branch of pharmacology (the science of drugs including their origin, composition, therapeutic use, and toxicology) d... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips Tips for surviving without a home Internet connection: 4 of 13
There are a number of ways to survive without a home Internet connection.Identify and list goals for your life, then work to achieve those goals.If you want to get fit, go for a walk or run around the neighborhood. You will be miles ahead of those who are using the Internet to research ways to live a healthier life. If you wa... More..
Sports & Recreation > Swimming Tips for choosing swimming goggles: 3 of 9
Fit is the most important aspect of swimming goggles. They will leak, give you a headache and leave cuts and/or seemingly permanent indentations if they do not fit properly.A quick test of goggle fit is to press them over your eyes without using the strap. If the swimming goggles stay on your face for more than a split second... More..
Style & Beauty > Tanning & Sunscreen The TAN Act: Spreading awareness of tanning salon health risks: 1 of 3
The tan-equals-healthy mythThe Tanning Accountability and Notification Act (TAN Act) of 2007 (HR 945), requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct consumer testing to determine the appropriateness of the current labeling requirements for indoor tanning devices and determine whether such requirements provide suf... More..
Health & Fitness > Eating Disorders Anorexia and obsessive exercising: 1 of 3
Anorexia nervosa is a life-threatening eating disorder defined by an individual's refusal to maintain minimal body weight within 15 percent of normal weight. People with anorexia nervosa ignore hunger to control their desire to eat. Obsessive exercising may accompany the starving behavior, leading others to assume the person ... More..