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Autos > Driving & Safety Road rage: What to do about inconsiderate drivers: 4 of 37
At some point in your life, you are going to encounter a rude and/or inconsiderate driver. Your first instinct may be to be rude back, perhaps making an obscene gesture at him/her. This is the worst thing you can do. When you return the rude driver's rudeness, you are just making him/her even more mad. According to the Nation... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Good diets for losing over 40 pounds: 2 of 15
Let's get this straight: no matter how much weight you want to lose, there is only one tried and true weight loss method. You must consume fewer calories than you burn. Calories are the energy your body uses to function. When you consume excess calories, your body stores them as fat. On the other hand, if you consume fewer ca... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Great websites for stock recommendations: 2 of 10
The Motley Fool has created a system for rating stocks that is unique to any other website. The Motley Fool CAPS (http://caps.fool.com) bases its ratings on the analysis of thousands of people. Instead of relying on only a couple of stock analysts, the system uses the input of thousands of users. Anyone can sign up for free a... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utilities How to change your home page in Firefox: 1 of 3
Firefox's home page is the website Firefox opens when the program first starts, or when the Home button is clicked. Many people prefer to set the home page to their favorite search engine so that they can easily access it by clicking the Home button. In order to change the home page, you will need to open Firefox's Preference... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Football Why there are male cheerleaders in college football, but not in the NFL: 3 of 8
Cheerleaders in the NFL are strictly female, yet in college football, a few male cheerleaders exist. Why is that? It comes down to the different purposes of college sports and professional sports. The NCAA is concerned with the growth and development of its participants. The NFL and the teams that make up the NFL is concerned... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Hydroponic gardens: An overview of growing plants without soil: 2 of 4
If you do not have adequate space at your house to grow a regular garden, a hydroponic garden will allow you to grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs in your home without the space requirements of other gardens. For an initial investment of $50-$100 (or less if you are good with your hands), you can grow your own fruits, vegetab... More..
Computers & Technology > Home & Leisure Software How to create a screensaver: 1 of 2
If you use Windows XP, you already have the tools you need to create a screensaver with your own pictures. In the Screensaver tab of the Display Properties dialog box, choose "My Pictures Screensaver." In the settings menu, you can choose a folder that contains the pictures you want to use for your screensaver.The next step u... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables Tips for cutting onions without tears: 13 of 20
The best way to keep onions from making you cry is to chop them fast. Purchase a good set of kitchen knives that will allow you to cut efficiently. You will probably spend about $100-$200 on a high-quality set, but it is well worth it. Even if you cannot afford a full set, consider purchasing a good chef's knife or santoku kn... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Good stocks to invest in: 5 of 7
If you are looking for long-term investments to help you save for retirement, well known companies such as IBM, Wal-Mart, and Coca-Cola are your best bets. The reason to invest in these well known companies is that they usually have been earning a profit consistently over the past several years, and they are almost guaranteed... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust How do you know you're really in love?: 46 of 51
The best way to know whether you truly love someone is to know what it is like to be loved. The best example of true love is God's love for us. Even if you aren't a Christian, you can learn from this simple principle of Christianity. God's love for us is unconditional. No matter what we do, we can never do something so horrib... More..