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Computers & Technology > Internet Tips Etiquette for everyday email communication: 1 of 10

E-mail Etiquette E-mails are not "non-instant" messages; they are letters in electronic form. Take a moment to reflect on the name 'e-mail': Historians would concur that it derives from the longer form 'electronic mail.' You can spell it 'e-mail' or 'email' but it is mail and should be respected as you would any other mail f...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: When you look at me: 33 of 268

To gaze upon the world of modern time, Is sure to draw a drop of sympathy, For nothing found with beauty can we rhyme, But only listen for the mournful symphony. If one is to regard the solar rise, The he must also to the lunar moan, For all allure leads us to lonely cries; It is a trait that we can never own. But from withi...
Computers & Technology > Operating Systems Dual-booting Windows and Linux the easy way: 1 of 6

Dual-booting Windows and Linux is an effective way to have access to both operating systems natively on one computer. Installing two operating systems on one computer is fairly straightforward; the trick is getting the boot menu to recognize them both as bootable options. Fortunately, there is an easy way to do this. Part of...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips Exercises for the office: 1 of 6

There are many types of exercises that can be done anywhere at anytime. There are breathing exercises, thinking exercises, and workouts. All of these types of exercises are important for health. 1. Breathing Exercises -Diaphragmatic breathing deeply can start you off on the right path. Inhale through your nose and out throug...
Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips Advantages of putting a PC together by yourself: 3 of 17

Here is a clear guide on the advantages of putting a PC together by yoursef: 1. Customizabile - This sounds obvious, but it is important to realize that you can choose what goes into your system. You can select what you need and leave out the stuff that you don't need. 2. Quality - Many pre-built systems don't have the quali...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: You're hired: 1 of 5

As far as work goes for a lad like me: A scrawny, bookish boy without a friend, Asthmatic, and myopic to the end Of my days. This job was not of normalcy. No interview or controlled quality Exam for me to try to comprehend Was given so no one could dare contend My inapplicable candidacy. An ancient sailor could not feel more...
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Moral issues of abortion: 11 of 53

Some people describe a miscarriage as being similar to a death of a child. So, would an abortion be similar to a murder of a child? It depends on the stage that the "abortion" is completed.But, in any case, abortion may not necessarily be "killing" potential life; it's simply "preventing" it. Using contraception is als...
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Bride's name change guide: 2 of 9

The purpose of changing the bride's name is quite simple: It shows that she has now become part of the groom, and that they are now one. Keeping a maiden name as a "second last name" really defeats the purpose of changing the last name. This is according to the Bible, and it is supposed to reflect similar Christian concepts ...
Health & Fitness > Nutrition (Other) On becoming a vegetarian: pros and cons: 5 of 19

Vegetables are not meat. And meat definitely is not vegetable. As obvious as that seems, it is sometimes hard to believe that one can't be a substitute for the other. Becoming a vegetarian is a difficult process that takes true dedication. That being said, you can be rewarded for your dedication to the lifestyle. What is goo...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development How to get your child to stay in bed all night: 3 of 10

Children drive a hard bargain, but that i only because they don't understand certain responsibilities yet. We can't expect children to think the way that adults do. That being said, however, we still can reason and compromise with our children. Sometimes we are willing to do anything, in order to get our children to listen. ...