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Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: Bad habits: 6 of 34
HAVE A SLOW DAYOne driving behavior that causes me no end of frustration is the slow driver. I'm no speed demon, but when I'm going somewhere, I like to actually get there within a reasonable amount of time. Worrying about making up for time wasted behind a slowpoke is not on my list of cool things to do. Yet, there s/he is.T... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Halloween music playlist ideas: 3 of 17
Halloween is more than just costumes, candy, and goofy-looking pumpkins; it's legends, feelings, and atmosphere. To host any Halloween event, you need the right background music. Is it a party for kids, a party for adults, or house music for trick-or-treaters? Since most people are already family-oriented and are most familia... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Should people have sex before marriage?: 19 of 106
When you're considering marriage, physical intimacy is just as important as concepts like family, religion, finances, and living arrangements. In general, people engage in sex for two different reasons: For most, it's a way to procreate. For others, it's simply a pleasurable activity. Pre-marital sex is not a necessity, but i... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Benjamin: 2 of 11
Benjamin is a name that appears quite frequently in entertainment-related industries. In its many variants, it is also used as a first name for men and women, as well as a surname.GENDER: MalePRONUNCIATION: "BEN jah min"== Etymology And Origin ==The first name Benjamin stems from the Hebrew word Binyamin, meaning "Son of my r... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Cats and the computer: 4 of 20
If you have cats and you spend lots of time on your computer, you are undoubtedly aware that cats are strongly motivated by curiosity, hunger, and sometimes the need for affection, among other things. A curious, hungry, or lonely feline doesn't care that you're working, emailing, surfing, or playing in your digital world - sh... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas The difference between saying 'Happy holidays' versus 'Merry Christmas': 3 of 15
Never let your society dictate how you should greet someone.As long as your intentions are sincere and straightforward, there should be no difference between "Happy Holidays" or "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Hanukah" or any other holiday-specific wish. It's not the words you use, but the act of saying the greeting that should c... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Halloween pumpkin carving tips: 2 of 10
Carving Halloween Jack-O-Lanterns is a beloved (mostly American) tradition. Not only is it a chance to show off your pumpkin carving creativity, but it also allows you to partake in some Halloween fun without necessarily scaring people. The best part of pumpkin carving is the vast plethora of options: Carve a traditional desi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Law & Justice (Other) Intellectual property violations: 1 of 5
Intellectual Property: Intangible, often creative products of the human mind, including ideas, written works, musical works, discoveries, formulas, images, inventions, and other original thoughts that, when in tangible form, can be protected by copyrights, patents, or trademarks.Now and then, I worry about the apparent ease a... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills How to learn the art of tact: 1 of 5
Tact. Consideration. Diplomacy. Finesse. Savoir-faire. Call it whatever you want, but according to Random House, tact is "a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense." It is usually used by intelligent, detail oriented, empathetic people who keep the feelings of their audience in mind. A tactful person does not ... More..
Sciences > Zoology Physical characteristics of the Hammerhead shark: 1 of 5
The Hammerhead shark (of the Genus "Sphyrna") is one of the most physically unique of the world's ocean-dwelling creatures. A highly evolved carnivore, it is also an excellent hunter usually found in the world's coastal tropical waters.THE BODYThe solitary Great Hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran) is the second largest predatory fi... More..