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Art Vandelay is a graduate student, a writer, and an educator currently living on the third planet of the Sol System. His accomplishments include a bachelor's degree in sociology and criminal justice, over a dozen writing sales, and the development of the

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Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics How to improve leg strength: 2 of 13
Whether you are training for a marathon or just trying to get up the stairs without running out of breath, increasing your leg strength can be highly beneficial to your overall health. To improve leg strength, most lower-body exercises can be performed with a focus on muscle-building rather than muscle-toning. For the best re... More..
Sports & Recreation > Basketball Coaching & Skills How to shoot a basketball: 3 of 18
When players are taught how to shoot a basketball with proper form, there is a simple acronym that provides a quick checklist for the ideal jumpshot. To shoot a basketball, remember these meaty letters - BEEF - balance, eyes, elbows, and follow-through. Though helpful, this is missing the ever important K for Knees, but it's ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Predictions: 2007-08 Boston Celtics: 1 of 6
Boston CelticsHead Coach: Doc Rivers2006-2007 Record: 24-58, 5th in the Atlantic DivisionKey Losses: Al Jefferson, Wally Szczerbiak, Delonte West, Ryan Gomes, Gerald GreenKey Additions: Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, Eddie House, Scot Pollard, James PoseyProjected Lineup:Center: Kendrick PerkinsWhen playing full time, Kendrick Per... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Don't like the gym: Here's how to lose weight without it: 1 of 6
If you want to lose weight without going to the gym, you should follow the basic rule of weight loss: if you burn more calories than you take in, you will burn fat. By exercising regularly and maintaining a balanced diet, you will be able to burn fat and tone muscle. While a gym can provide a series of machines specifically d... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives 2008 Men's March Madness: Team profiles: Kansas Jayhawks: 1 of 6
From the first preseason poll to the Final Four, the 2007-08 Kansas Jayhawks have always been ranked as one of the six best teams in college basketball. With a balanced offense and one of the best scoring defenses in college basketball, the Jayhawks won their first twenty games and have a 35-3 record overall. After winning th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives NBA team profile: 2007/2008 Phoenix Suns: 1 of 6
As has been the case since Steve Nash returned to the desert in 2004, the Phoenix Suns have been one of the most exciting teams in the NBA. Phoenix's up-tempo style has been great for their regular season performance, but it has been less effective in the playoffs. In 2008, to try to create a more playoff-friendly roster, the... More..
Personal Finance > Mutual Funds Advantages of mutual funds: 4 of 22
With the volatility found in the stock market, consumers without the luxury of high levels of disposable income often find themselves looking for safer place to invest their savings. Savings accounts, long-term savings bonds, and certificates of deposit are stable and safe, but provide limited growth over long periods of time... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Analyzing the Boston Red Sox's transfers for the 2007 season: 2 of 11
Through the first half of the 2007 season, a clear picture of Boston's offseason success is starting to develop. The Red Sox currently have the best record in the majors, obtaining contributions of varying levels of success from the additions of Daisuke Matsuzaka, Dustin Pedroia, Hideki Okajima, Brendan Donnelly, Julio Lugo, ... More..
Education > Financing College Teaching assistants: 2 of 11
With the rising costs of education, post-college debt is becoming increasingly burdensome. While not a glamorous job, becoming a teaching assistant can eliminate this burden by paying for your entire tuition and providing a supplemental income. If your academic performance has been good enough and there are open positions in ... More..
Entertainment > Music Business Music piracy: Is downloading music ethical?: 14 of 72
The Recording Industry Association of America has been adamant in its attempt to curb peer-to-peer music downloading. In a rash of lawsuits against file-sharers, the RIAA claims to fight the noble fight, defending artists' revenue and intellectual property. The part that they leave out is that the only people who lose out in ... More..