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Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Will the actions of Lindsay Lohan or other out-of-control celebrities prove fatal to themselves?

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James Dean. Marilyn Munroe. John Belushi. Princess Diana.Celebrities spiraling out of control are nothing new. The very talent and charisma that drives celebrities to rise to the top also makes them vulnerable. Some have mercurial personalities that can be channeled toward excellence, and some manage less successfully and sel... More..

Home & Garden > Cleaning Kitchens Preventing food smell in the refrigerator

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Last night, I pulled everything out of our fridge and still couldn't figure out why the whole appliance smelled of fermented garlic. Then I found it, a missing cap on my oldest son's favorite condiment - a bottle of Chinese chili sauce. In just a few hours, the smell had wafted through the fridge and into the kitchen whenever... More..

Health & Fitness > Health Care Canadian Health Care: Experience and effects

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Although it is broken in spots, and although everyone has his or her horror story of wait times, I have always maintained that, for the average citizen, and especially for the poor and working poor, the Canadian healthcare system is one of the best in the world. I will admit that if you have money and good insurance, the US s... More..

Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Quick cleaning tips for busy moms

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For most people, the bathroom is the worst room in the house to keep clean. In addition to the big weekly cleaning, it needs a lot of daily updates to stay clean and hygienic.Here's my tip. It's called HSR- horizontal surface reclamation. If the horizontal surfaces in your bathroom are clutter-free, it's much easier to keep t... More..

Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Should employers be allowed to use MySpace, YouTube and Facebook accounts as a basis for hiring or firing employees?

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I believe that employers should be able to use MySpace, YouTube, Facebook and any other on-line sites as a basis for hiring employees, and, with some limitations, for firing them. On almost every job application form, there is a disclaimer that allows a potential employer to perform everything from a background check to a cre... More..

Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Kids say the darndest things!

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My husband was out of town on business and my younger son, then three years old, was a little out of sorts. He asked if he could stay in "big church" instead of going off to Sunday School with his class.He was quite intrigued by communion. He walked up with me and listened as our priest gave me wine and wafer. I briefly expla... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Ways to avoid procrastinating

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I once did an analysis in a self-help seminar of my reasons for procrastinating, and 90% of the time it wasn't because of laziness or lack of time, but because of fear. Not big overwhelming fears like death and war, but little fears like having misplaced the supplies I need for a project or not being sure of how to do it.If y... More..

Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Christmas shopping: Tips for getting a gift for everyone without breaking the bank

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Most of us have small hidden assets we forget all about. No, not secret Swiss bank accounts. I'm talking about all the points we've accumulated in loyalty programs. If you are clever about it, you can use your points to make your Christmas money stretch and not spend much money at all to do it. In the last weeks, I've cashed ... More..

Education > College Study Tips Time-saving research techniques

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One of the best time-savers is to stay organized. It is so frustrating to work hard on a paper, do the final proofread, and then realize that you have lost the notes you need for your bibliography. Also, with so many universities using anti-plagiarism software, it is imperative that you have a clear pathway to show research d... More..

Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Should you sign with a legitimate book publisher or self-publish?

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If a legitimate book publisher wants to sign you, congratulations! You have passed the test and produced a marketable work.On the other hand, if you've just received rejection slip #99, my commiserations. You might think all is lost and that you will never see your work in print. That might be so, but it also might be that yo... More..

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