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Hello and welcome - my name is John McDevitt, The Aware Writer. Come visit me at The Aware Writer blog. Just click the link in my Links.

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Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues How ceiling fans can help you save money on your summer electric bill: 2 of 12
Did you know that when you use ceiling fans together with your air conditioner you can pocket as much as 12% savings on your electric bill, and still enjoy cool comfort? When your ceiling fan is running, you can raise your thermostat by about 4 degrees without feeling the heat. In fact, you might even find the higher setting ... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss How to choose the right diet for you: 1 of 6
The right diet can either be a "quick fix" doomed to failure or it can bring you a lifetime of vibrant health, free from disease and the stigma of being overweight. Choosing the right diet (for you) puts and end to the frustrations of being right back were you started after months of sacrifice. Don't believe a word when a fad... More..
Style & Beauty > Hand & Foot Care Solving white spots on your nails: 1 of 6
Finding a few small white spots on your nails is no cause for alarm, in fact, the white spots will go away on their own as your nails grow out. You may have heard that white spots on your nails are a symptom of a calcium or zinc deficiency. Not true according to Dr. Andrew Weil, well known medical author and trusted health ad... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Hands: 7 of 41
Tears fall in silence.A whisper touch drinks the pain.Hands. How wonderful. More..
Education > Education (Other) How to avoid and overcome examination blues: 3 of 17
Everyone gets a case of the examination blues at some point during their student days. We worry and sweat before and during the exam, drive ourselves nuts waiting and wondering about the results and then we beat ourselves up for missing the easy ones. There's got to be a better way.The best way to avoid examination blues in t... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning Smart financial moves for teens: 4 of 22
Teens have unique advantages that give them powerful financial leverage. A savvy teen can harness that power and make smart financial moves that even the world's greatest investors can't hope to match.TIME & THE REMARKABLE POWER OF COMPOUNDINGTeens have time on their side - a lot of it. When a teen puts the power of time and ... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt What is the debt-to-income ratio?: 2 of 11
Your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is an accurate measure of your financial health, and it's easy to calculate yourself. Simply divide your monthly debts by your monthly gross income. Banks and other lenders use your debt-to-income ratio, together with your credit score, to decide how much they are willing to lend you, or even i... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss How to assess your body weight: 2 of 11
If your clothes are beginning to feel a little tight (or a bit too loose), and stepping onto your bathroom scale either has you shaking your head in dismay, or puts a smile on your face, the numbers staring back at you probably just confirmed what you already suspected, that your weight isn't where you want it to be. But thos... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss The health benefits of losing weight: 4 of 21
The health benefits of losing weight are well documented. The health costs of being overweight can be devastating. If you knew that losing weight could lower your risk of developing diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure wouldn't you be interested?Doctors will tell you that losing jus... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) How to cut air conditioning costs: 5 of 25
High summer energy bills won't leave you sweltering in the heat when you discover how easy it is to cut air conditioning costs dramatically - without putting huge holes in your budget or sacrificing comfort. Each solution presented here will cut your air conditioning costs from the first day and pay dividends for years to com... More..