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Victoria was only seven years old when she wrote her first story about a brown unicorn named Brown. Stories about cows and rabbits followed. Years later, she put aside her pencil and began a career as a retail serf in a department store, where she learned

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Travel > Air Travel & Airlines How to prevent lost luggage at the airport: 1 of 10
The root word of travel is "travail." It's an old French word that means excruciating pain and misery. Air travel has become especially bad now that airlines are cutting out the frills that used to make flying (almost) fun, and never mind the ridiculous security measures.Few aspects of air travel can be more frustrating than ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips What type of Internet portal is best for promoting your work: A website or a blog?: 3 of 23
The pat answer is: It depends on you and your business. No, really. Blogs and websites come with their own pros and cons, and you'll want to weigh them before deciding. For most situations, however, a website is the best bet. Here's why:1. Websites are more flexibleBlog are easy to update and maintain, which is part of their ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utilities Google search tricks for beginners: 3 of 15
Google is the king of search engines. Google is a phone book. Google is an atlas. Google is both a noun and a verb. We don't just do "online searches" any more- we Google for the answers!But the internet is awash in so much information, it can be hard to find the gems buried under all the junk. That's why it helps to know whi... More..
Travel > Air Travel & Airlines What to do when the airline loses your luggage: 2 of 10
It's that moment of dread: You waited and waited at the baggage carousel, watching as every other person grabbed their bags and went on their merry way. The bags stop coming. The carousel stops moving. You don't have your bag! What now?Unfortunately this is common. There are so many reasons why a bag can be misplaced. A check... More..
Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables Tomatoes: 5 of 16
Tomatoes are so much more than veggie-things that you can slice up and toss into your salad. Tomato sauce is an essential ingredient for some of the greatest foods around: Spaghetti, lasagna, pizza, and many kinds of Mexican dishes. Go to any American restaurant and you just might be hard pressed to find a meal that doesn't c... More..
Jobs & Careers > Blogs & Online Writing Jobs Tips for finding online freelance writing jobs: 6 of 16
There are many different ways to find writing jobs online, but Craigslist has worked well for me. Craigslist is a hugely popular online classifieds site where you can find anything from job listings to people trying to sell off their album collections. Sometimes you have to dig through dreck, but using Craigslist can be a gre... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Ways to save money at the supermarket: 30 of 66
Grocery stores want you to spend more money. Nothing you see in one of the big chain grocery stores is there by accident: The whole store is laid out in such a way so that you will be tempted to buy more than you planned. That's why the milk, eggs, meats, and other essentials are way in the back, forcing you to pass aisles of... More..
Arts & Humanities > Buying & Selling Art Buying and selling art on Etsy: 2 of 4
Etsy describes itself as an online marketplace for buying and selling handmade goods. Although there are elements that will be familiar to anyone who uses eBay, Etsy is not an auction site. There's no bidding involved: The price you see is the price you get. Another difference is that while you can sell just about anything on... More..
Home & Garden > Weeds & Pests How to Get Rid of Chipmunks: 1 of 2
Chipmunks are awfully cute. And they're awfully destructive. They breed like crazy, and before you know it you can have 1,500 striped rodents digging holes in your lawn, eating your flowers, nibbling your veggies, chewing cable lines, digging up crocus bulbs, nesting in the walls, and undermining the foundation of your house.... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Toy review: Pixar/Disney "Cars" Mattel diecast cars: 1 of 2
Pixar's "Cars" is a great movie, but I think one of the best things that came out of it is the toys. Specifically I'm talking about favorite characters such as Lightning McQueen, Mater, Doc Hudson, and the rest of the gang all recreated in the form of little matchbox cars. It's obvious, yet clever: How can an animated movie a... More..