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Education > College Courses & Majors Deciding if a degree in computers or information technology is right for you: 14 of 22
Do you like solving problems? What about electronics and gadgets, do you have a knack for those as well? Do you have patience to see a problem through until its resolution? Can you document and retrace steps taken for solutions that have worked in the past? Does new technology excite or frighten you? Is this a field others s... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Gift ideas for the "hard to buy for" on your list: 11 of 15
Whether we want to admit it or not, there are people on our gift list that though we love them, we consider them "hard to buy for." This could be because they have "everything," don't need "anything," or are in a nursing home or live far away. This does not have to put a damper on your shopping! Seize this opportunity to ris... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade How to bid on eBay the smart way: 21 of 28
So far, eBay has been a mixed blessing for me. Generally, feedback is positive and detailed. I have gotten a few of those dreaded negative feedback comments. I do not aim to please everyone as I feel that is unrealistic. I urge you to refuse to give into threats of "do this or else I will leave negative feedback." Go ahead a... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Beginner's guide to low fat cooking: 12 of 16
Why should low fat cooking have to be low on taste? When one is cooking to reduce calories and fat in effort to eat better, they may just discover a whole new world opening up to them. Here are ten general steps to healthier, low fat eating most everyone will enjoy. Try one or try them all! 1) Try searching for herbs and spi... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails An introduction to gin: 9 of 12
Gin is a colorless and unique neutral alcoholic beverage flavored primarily from the little known, yet essential Juniper Berry. This is a bitter blue-black berry that cannot be consumed alone. However, drying and crushing releases the berry's flavor making it a perfect match for gin. And, depending on the producer, Gin can a... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Eggs & Dairy Products The most effective way to peel a boiled egg: 9 of 12
BOY! I hate eggshells, don't you? There's nothing worse than when you're enjoying your favorite potato salad, deviled eggs or egg salad when all of a sudden you hit the "dreaded egg shell!" Gulp, you know it's there, you try to ignore it, yet the more you chew, the more it seems to spread. So, you decide to discard it, but e... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression New treatments for chronic depression: 3 of 4
I am not a medical professional, this is just intended to provide some general guidance. Having worked on a crisis hotline and in the mental health field and personal experiences gave me a whole new outlook on this. Exclaim Always check with a medical care provider first before implementing anything new. That being said, man... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails An introduction to whiskey: 10 of 13
Ahhhh, Whiskey! The old standby. As a kid, you may have observed many a cowboy ordering it in saloons in Western Movies of the 1950s and 1960s. Well, Whiskey has stood the test of time and continues to make waves across the country and around the world. For those of you that have yet to indulge, this amber liquid tastes like... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails An introduction to rum: 12 of 15
Rum, you say? Isn't that what your grandparents drank with coke, or something like that. Well, folks, Rum has been upgraded from the old standby it used to be. If you're a fan of sugar in any way, chances are you'll like rum. This distilled beverage is made from sugar cane/molasses. There are three main varieties of rum whic... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails An introduction to vodka: 12 of 15
Vodka is colorless but has somewhat of a punch when swallowed. You can indulge in Vodka alone in a shot or mixed in as part of a cocktail. It blends well with nearly every flavor because it is neutral. When consumed alone, it does not have a strong, overpowering flavor but may burn slightly depending upon the proof and brand... More..