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Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) How the Internet has influenced cookbooks: 7 of 50
Mary had some great cookbooks, but rarely used them. Her secret? Recipes from the Internet. In Mary's kitchen was a tidy white shelf with her collection of cookbooks, neatly kept in place by a couple of houseplants. I had always been impressed with the fine dishes Mary brought to the church potlucks. She always brought someth... More..
Personal Finance > Real Estate Five things you should know before buying a house: 32 of 144
There are a few things you should know before you consider buying a house. Aside from a high end sports car, a home is the largest financial investment you may ever make. It is wise to know whether homeownership is right for you. First thing you need to know is that there are drawbacks of owning a house. Buying a home is expe... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Watercolor, oil or acrylic: Deciding what's best for beginners: 7 of 20
Most art supply stores have inexpensive "beginner sets" and "student" quality paper, canvas or canvas board. Start with the one that looks the most appealing to you, and/or is on sale. Pick up an inexpensive beginner's book on the medium you select. Try it. It is my professional experience that some people... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Recognizing mistakes: Helping future generations improve their education: 6 of 16
I am of the age now, when I can look back on my educational years and see the mistakes I made. Some of my errors I made simply because I had little faith in the future. I made some poor choices based on a short-term mindset. During my high school years the future of the natural world looked grim. Ecology was the buzz word the... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning Developing and sticking to a family budget: 4 of 10
The first step in developing and sticking to a family budget, is realizing that you need to do it. Take a good look at your total income and your total debt. Pay close attention to the amount of money hemorrhaging from interest payments and bank charges for insufficient funds. That may be enough to provide you with the stimul... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Europe Strengths and weaknesses of the European Union: 8 of 16
If you do a little historical retrospect, Europe has been a Superpower in the past and, it has all the possibilties of doing it again! EU trade agreements could form a blockade against trading with other countries, like USA. This "trade-blockade" has been used by USA to "punish" other countries. The same c... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation The value of art: 23 of 32
I went to a special exhibit of Picasso's works. The museum that was hosting the show also explained what was going on in Picasso's world during his life and around the times he painted the pictures. Prior to that, I had only seen a few of his "strange pieces" on postcards or posters. Not only did seeing this special... More..
Travel > Air Travel & Airlines Experiences with US airport security: 5 of 6
My experience with U.S. airport security was reasonably pleasant this year. I have learned that by taking certain steps I can minimize air travel stress. Prior to packing for my air trip, I use the airport Internet site. By doing this, each trip, it allows me to keep up with any changing restrictions. I do not include any res... More..
Education > College Search How to tell if college is right for you: 6 of 7
College isn't right for everyone! And going to college doesn't guarantee a better job or better income, or even a hot date. Most likely though, you will need to work to earn a living. Do you want "things" i.e. a nice house or condo, all the latest gadgets, money for travel, clothes, a good comfortable lifestyle? If ... More..
Entertainment > Musical Instruments Choosing a piano for your family: 6 of 7
Is someone going to actually play the piano? May seem a silly question, but I know someone who never got around to learning to play her piano, but it does look impressive in her living room... I even know of someone who purchased a Strativarius Violin, just to mount it on a wall... If that's what you are looking for, purchase... More..