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A funky cosmopolitan, speaker of many languages, traveler, lover, friend, coffee-monster, Communist-obsessed with a silly and insatiable interest in the history of the Soviet Union. Ethnically Lithuanian, helplessly American, with a big heart

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Health & Fitness > Gym & Health Club Gym reviews: Curves: 1 of 19
30 minutes, 3 times a week, is all it takes to amaze yourself at Curves!Curves is a ladies-only gym franchise with a presence in 60 countries (and counting) around the world, from Japan to Northern Ireland and the U.S.A. According to the company's website, a 30-minute Curves workout can burn up to 500 calories. Beyond the gym... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Tips for reducing your daily expenses: 3 of 53
Reducing daily, weekly, and monthly expenses, despite how it might feel, is often much simpler than we think. It requires us to be aware of ourselves and what we're spending our money on. A little bit here and there adds up to a whole lot over time. There are several things that we can do to increase our awareness and develop... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice The pros and cons of traveling alone: 2 of 32
The idea of traveling alone elicits many different responses. It is something that many of us aspire to, though we often consider the prospect with a sense of fear and foreboding. Traveling alone requires confidence, courage, and a touch of madness, as it means assuming all the risks of travel by yourself. On the other hand, ... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues Sex education in schools: 2 of 32
I feel fortunate now as much as I ever did when I hear about the promotion of abstinence only programs that are taught around the United States that seem to demonize sex and to promote a culture of ignorance.I am from Vermont, considered to be a pretty liberal place. When I was in elementary and middle school, sex education w... More..
Travel > Air Travel & Airlines Tips for booking a flight online: 2 of 19
Need cheap flights? Looking around for the very best fare to get you from A to B? Here are 5 quick tips for getting the best out of your search:1. Know what kind of discounts you are eligible for! Senior citizen? Military? Student? All of the previous can often find flights at even deeper discounts. Students should be sure to... More..
Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector Jobs How to get a job in a call center: 1 of 9
There are many ways to go about getting a job in a call center. Taking the right approach when looking for work in a call center is important because, depending on how you go about it, your pay, your job security, and your benefits will be affected. It is not uncommon for people that work in a call center to all be earning di... More..
Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) Which country is the best in Europe to live in?: 1 of 7
The best European country to live in? Tough question! There are so many, and each and every European country has something different to offer, something that may classify it as 'best', depending on who is looking.As a seasoned traveller of the European continent and her islands (I am an American by birth and a global citizen ... More..
Education > Financing College Deciding whether parents or children should pay for college: 3 of 16
As a college senior myself (I shall graduate in May 2007), funding college has been one of the most challenging endeavors that I have ever entered in together with my parents. It has tested us, but I believe that our solution works.I am one of three children (I have a younger brother that will be starting college this year, a... More..
Arts & Humanities > English Language British versus American English: 3 of 15
I say hip-hip hooray for all the regional variations on the English language! As an American who has lived in Britian for two years and has a boyfriend from Northern Ireland (Norn Iron any one?), I must say I am fully in favor and in love with how diverse English really is! From Texas to Glasgae, Ballynafeigh to Melbourne, us... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Alternative spring break trips for college students: 1 of 5
Cancun? Miami? Jamaica? These top spring break destinations promise sun, sand, and non-stop party action. However, they also promise large crowds, over-priced accommodation and food, and often a sense of let down from being kept packed in like sardines and herded like cows for a week.The savvy college student can instead save... More..