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I'm a soon to be twenty-six year old graduate student in environmental education with a passion for beer reviewing, nature, science, geekiness, technology, music and the environment. I'm currently going to grad school full time, so I write to write about what

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Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Global warming: How to reduce your impact at home: 1 of 40
Reducing the impact of your home on global warming is mostly tied to the power plants that are run on fossil-fuels. The burning of these fossil-fuels such as oil, coal, natural gas creates carbon-dioxide which accumulates in the atmosphere, which contributes to a greenhouse effect, causing global warming. It is this carbon di... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Should you let certain people know you're about to quit?: 1 of 16
Your manager should be the first one informed that you are about to quit - always. There are many important reasons to do this, and most have to do with maintaining your reputation, and the hopes of getting a good reccomendation. Even if you don't think you'll ever work in the same field, or if you have no chance of getting a... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Do-it-yourself baby Halloween costume ideas: 1 of 10
The great thing about making Halloween costumes for infants is that they are so small, that the cost and time that is needed to create something cute is relatively little. Here are some great ideas as to what to dress up a baby as for Halloween.A pumpkin: Find a small orange sweatshirt and use black electrical tape to make th... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Deciding whether to give two weeks notice or not: 9 of 47
The intent of an employee giving their employer two weeks notice is to be courteous to the current employer, and give their workplace a bit of time and reparation to find a replacement.In most cases, it is professional and polite to give two weeks notice when resigning from a position, because this is the average turnaround t... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies Symptoms of food allergic responses: 2 of 10
There are a wide variety of symptoms associated with food allergies, ranging from mild to severe. However, there are a few ways that you can start to know if the reactions you're seeing are due to a food allergy. Keep in mind that food allergies can appear suddenly as you child grows, so just because your son or daughter has ... More..
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software How to use Microsoft Excel more effectively: 1 of 5
Microsoft Excel has been known as a powerful piece of software for personal finances, budgeting, accounting and data analysis. What you may not know is that this common program, part of the Microsoft Office suite, has a host of other uses being discovered every day.Think of Microsoft Excel as a huge, blank list that you can t... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Fun kid activities on a tight budget: 6 of 25
In any season and in any weather, there are ways to keep kids entertained for hours with little to no money. I'll highlight a few common ones in this article, but just remember, everything that is fun does not necessarily have to cost money!It's raining, the kids are bored, and there's a giant puddle forming in the backyard, ... More..
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) Ale versus Lager: Discussing differences: 1 of 4
A few years ago, if I were a game show contestant and asked the difference between an ale and a lager, I couldn't have told you, not even for a million dollars. I simply didn't know and didn't know that I needed to care. But as my drinking palate expanded and my vocabulary grew, I knew I should probably get to the bottom of t... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Tech gifts for moms: 2 of 6
As mother's day approaches it is time to think beyond the traditional mother's roles and gift ideas to those that are more twentieth century. Vow to put an end to blenders as a gift this year!Contrary to popular belief, most mom's are active, interested and curious about new technology. It's possible that there are things tha... More..
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) What is an IPA?: 1 of 3
It seems like everyone today has heard of ales and lagers, styles of beer that are becoming more popular lately due to a recent surge in craft beers and microbreweries. But another common type of beer that is frequently microbrewed is called an IPA, or an "India Pale Ale". These beers are packed with flavor because they use a... More..