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Jobs & Careers > Professionalism Finding happiness at work: 2 of 42
Except for the very wealthy, most of us have to work in order to earn money to sustain our families and personal lives. Some people also derive great satisfaction from their work and it contributes to an integrated, balanced and happy life. This is no accident, these people have identified their work-life balance and have mad... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Planning a vacation: Top ten cities you should visit: 1 of 18
Not all the best cities are in Europe but if you want a mixture of the ancient and modern, great food and shopping, beautiful scenery and friendly people it's hard to beat. It is full of gems, from a large metropolis like London to the small village like city of Amsterdam. Each have their own charm and their own distinctive c... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Frustration: 16 of 267
The alarm clock ringsI wake too lateThe train whistle singsI see it disappear and am irateThe phone rings all dayMy work doesn't get finishedI don't know what to sayMy reputation is diminishedThe TV has nothing interesting to showI am bored and frustratedMy dinner burns and for a takeaway I goand bump into a girl I once dated... More..
Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History The role of free public libraries in democracies: 1 of 15
Democracy is often defined as government of the people by the people for the people. In the US and UK democracy is considered the best way to organise political life. In order for democracies to work, the people have to understand the political issues and have full knowledge available to them. Mature democracies will therefor... More..
Sciences > Physics Time travel might really be possible: 1 of 12
Einstein's theories of relativity suggest that time travel is possible. Einstein theorised that space and time are aspects of the same thing, space-time and that these are not constant. As you travel close to, or even exceed, the speed of light, time slows down until at the speed of light time stops. There have been experimen... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Desserts Great desserts from your grill: 1 of 12
One of my favourite desserts is one that is grilled. It is a French dessert called crme brulee, which translate to burnt cream. I particularly like a variant of the standard recipe which is a raspberry crme brulee tart.First make the pastry. This should be sweet shortcrust pastry which can be purchased if you haven't the time... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Resources Best websites for networking as a writer: 1 of 12
The creative process is much enhanced when it is discussed and commented upon and writing is no different. Finding a network of fellow writers to bounce ideas off, be inspired by and to learn from is a great experience. The advent of the internet has made finding likeminded people easier than ever before and there are a numbe... More..
Health & Fitness > Addiction Helping a friend overcome an addiction: 2 of 23
Each addict is different so trying to put together a plan to help an addict is going to be difficult as it will need to be bespoke. If you have someone that you are preparing to help then go into it with your eyes open. It will be an emotionally draining experience and unrewarding, at least at first. If you have some success ... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Loans Understanding secured personal loans: 1 of 11
We are constantly encouraged to purchase and consume in today's society. Every advert and billboard is offering us a lifestyle that we aspire to and we want to buy into it. But this costs and we can't always afford the price. Don't worry scream the financial experts, there are plenty of ways of borrowing money or obtaining fi... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Loss How to prevent hair loss in men: 1 of 11
For some men, hair loss can be a real problem. It saps their confidence and makes them feel less desirable. This can lead to some unhappy people, and advertisers pray on them with a host of miracle cures. Of course most don't work. Hair loss is a natural part of aging and most men suffer some hair loss as they get older, but ... More..