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Relationships & Family > The Single Life Best places to meet singles in suburbia: 1 of 13
If you're fortunate enough to live in suburbia, and you happen to be single, I have some good news for you. There is no better place to meet singles than in suburbia, if you know where to look for them.First, forget all the preconceived notions you may have about where to meet other singles. And especially forget the fallacy ... More..
Relationships & Family > Newlyweds Newlyweds: Establishing healthy eating patterns for two: 1 of 12
Establishing healthy eating patterns as a newlywed couple will be the difference between the two of you aging gracefully together, or joining the "Caution - Wide Load" set. This is your chance to combine the best features of your individual diets, while discarding as many of your former bad eating habits as you can. Here are ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dogs: 16 of 176
DogsThey cannot fly, they cannot speakThey don't play cards, they have no beakAnd yet we love them far more than we shouldWe call them dogs, and we call them goodThey don't do dishes, or other choresWhen it comes to crosswords they're dreadful boresBut still we keep them, and they sleep on our bedsWe scratch their ears, and w... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Loans What lenders look for in loan applicants: 1 of 11
Lenders have broad experience in evaluating credit risk. There are things they like to see in a loan applicant, and if these are missing, your chances of getting the loan diminish.Here are the seven things that a lender is looking for in you, when you go to apply for a loan.SEVEN THINGS LENDERS LOOK FOR IN LOAN APPLICANTS1. A... More..
Entertainment > Directors & Film Makers Why the documentarian filmmaker is so important: 1 of 11
The documentarian film maker is important because no medium can better portray the truth, or distort it, than film. Documentarian filmmakers have the power to change the world by changing the way we see it. But whether they make documentaries that serve the truth, or propaganda that undermines it, the documentarian filmmaker ... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life Singles: The solo dining guide: 2 of 21
Dining solo is difficult for many people, and not just because they feel self-conscious dining alone. Restaurants aren't known for making solo dining a pleasant experience. But if you follow the advice below you may enjoy yourself so much that you'll start to look forward to solo dining.First, understand that restaurants aren... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography How to reduce human water consumption: 3 of 30
Did you know that a simple thing like a leaky tap can waste 20 gallons of water a day? Or that a running toilet can waste 400 gallons a month?The second best way to reduce human water consumption is to fix all the leaks around your home and workplace.The second best way?What's the best way, then?Well, it isn't to avoid runnin... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Laughter: 1 of 9
"If it's so funny," Maggie said. "How come I'm not laughing."I looked at her, wondering why I'd never noticed she had freckles on her nose before. Perhaps I had noticed, and forgotten."Well?""I thought it was a rhetorical question," I said. "I'm sorry, Maggie. I only meant it as a joke.""A joke!" Maggie snorted, not unlike a ... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Ten foods that will ruin your diet!: 1 of 9
Although you may here from some so-called diet experts that you can eat any food in moderation, don't you believe it! There are some foods that will ruin your diet faster than caviar disappears from a party platter. Avoid these foods and you'll be well on your way to shedding pounds. Eat them, and you will be dieting in vain.... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face How to work out parenting disagreements between spouses: 1 of 9
Parenting disagreements between spouses can put a real strain on a marriage. Both parents love their children, and each is convinced that their view of how to handle a particular problem or issue is the correct one.Parenting disagreements can even lead to divorce. If spouses don't take the time to constructively work toward r... More..