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My 12th grade English teacher used this quote from a poem by Robert Browning to describe me: "God's in His Heaven. All's right with the world". I'm the type of person who says, "Can't we all just get along?" Sometimes I wish I wasn't, as I tend to be somewhat

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Business > Small & Home Business Good small businesses to start from home: 8 of 70
When starting a small business you can operate from your home, the golden rule here is to go with something that utilizes your talents and that you are passionate about. Your success will be almost guaranteed if you follow this advice.Do you have a green thumb? Are you a "people person"? Do you love your pet even more than yo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Commentary: NY Governor Spitzer and the prostitution scandal: 8 of 61
New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, a.k.a. Client #9, isn't the first major political figure to be involved in a sex scandal, and I can say with absolute certainty he won't be the last. In case you've been in a coma recently and have just come out of it, Governor Spitzer finds himself embroiled in a federal investigation into hi... More..
Autos > Buying Cars (Other) Getting the best value for your trade in vehicle: 2 of 12
GETTING THE BEST VALUE FOR YOUR TRADE-IN VEHICLEHere are some tips to help you get top dollar for your trade-in:1. By all means, WASH and WAX your vehicle.2. Vacuum it also.3. Clean out the trunk, glove box, and backseat.4. Clean the tires and rims.5. Remember to clean out the ashtray if you smoke.6. Get rid of any unpleasant... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) God is with you: 6 of 35
GOD IS WITH YOU. Once upon a time, I thought that because I believed in God and lived in America, surely I was a Christian and God was with me. Well, I was half right. The darkest time in my life came when I was a sophomore in high school. Until that time, I had believed in God. For as long as I could remember, each night I h... More..
Travel > United States Traveling with kids in Oahu: 4 of 23
If you're taking a family trip to paradise, you'll want to line up some adventures that will leave you with keep-sake memories. Here are some kid-friendly excursions your family will remember for years to come after visiting the beautiful island of Oahu:Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96814 (808) 955-9517Th... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning Pre-cooked meals: Take stress out of dinnertime: 2 of 10
We don't have a lot of control over the stress that comes into our lives on a daily basis, but a little pre-planning will go a long way toward taking the stress out of dinnertime. Here are a few tips that will help you get started in planning make-ahead meals:1. Plan Your Menus A Week Or Two In AdvanceCoordinate menu plans wi... More..
Business > Website Marketing & SEO 10 ways to identify keywords that really drive conversions: 4 of 16
10 Ways to Identify Keywords That Really Drive ConversionsThe object of choosing good keywords is to better position your company in front of its target market. Here are some ways for improving keyword conversions that will translate into more sales:1. Knowing Your Target Market Will Improve Keyword RankingsBefore pinning dow... More..
Business > Sales Tips for building your sales pipeline in today's economy: 17 of 63
The product or service you provide is not immune to the pressures this current economy has brought with it. You have two ways of doing business over the coming months: maintain the status quo or shake things up a little. The brightness of your company's future depends on the steps you take during this economic downturn. You w... More..
Health & Fitness > Childhood Disorders ADD/ADHD: Symptoms and treatment: 8 of 27
ADD/ADHD Symptoms and TreatmentADD/ADHD Facts* Attention Deficit Disorder has two forms: with hyperactivity (ADHD) and without (ADD). Both forms are often referred to simply as ADD.* ADD is not a disease, but a neurological dysfunction in the brain caused by a chemical imbalance of certain neurotransmitters. The disorder can ... More..
Autos > Cars Remote car starters: 4 of 10
Remote Car StartersThink you can live without a remote car starter? Think again! Do yourself a favor and look into getting one if you haven't already, especially if you live in a very hot or cold climate, You'll thank me later.Our son in Minnesota has a remote control starter for his Jeep. My husband and I don't. Not that we ... More..