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Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to save money on eating out: 1 of 40
With the rate of inflation it seems everything, including food, is on the rise. Grocery stores are seeing record increases and restaurants are feeling this pinch too as it costs them more money to obtain their ingredients for preparation of food. The unfortunate result is this raises the menu prices for restaurant patrons. I... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) What to do with left over holiday food: 1 of 39
The holiday season is when family and friends to gather together and spend quality time together. Often the holiday celebrations include elaborate meals with an assortment of food which include plentiful side dish accompaniments, breads, desserts and dishes of sweets. After the holidays are over, if you are like many, chance... More..
Computers & Technology > Virus Protection & Maintenance Beware of this Facebook worm virus: 1 of 39
The Koobface worm virus first appeared in August 2008 on the social network circuit. In winter 2008 the worm found its way into the Facebook and began causing havoc across the network. If you or your children are Facebook users it is important to understand how this virus is spread so you can take precautions and avoid infec... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Wild & free: 4 of 152
All her life she felt trapped Wanting liberation Always just out of reach A desired salvation Released from the shackles Suddenly feeling free All ready to embrace life Eyes lit up like a marquee First she ran to the playground Swung high up on the swings Danced around a grassy field Finally free to spread her wings A chance... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics The challenges of morality on the Internet: 1 of 37
Ethics are often subjective and when morals come into question there is not always a clear cut defined line. The Internet has added an interesting twist to traditional ethics since it has become so entwined in society. While the Internet is a useful tool and a great source to access a wealth of information, it does indeed ha... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's The best way to stick to your New Years resolutions: 2 of 73
Every year countless numbers of people make New Years resolutions. While most individuals have good intentions of keeping all their resolutions, there are some who find it difficult to bring their self-pledges to fruition. You'd think keeping a resolution wouldn't be all that hard, but often this isn't the case. Why is it so... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Has society become controlled by technology?: 2 of 72
Control is sometimes such a relative word, but when you evaluate the question of whether or not society has become controlled by technology, the answer is obvious, yes we have. It's not so much technology has become so developed that it makes decisions without human input and has "taken over" in that respect, it's more or le... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Great bands of the eighties: 1 of 34
The most memorable bands from the 80s represent the over the top characteristics the decade is known for. When people think of the 80s, typically visions of fluorescents, oversized t-shirts, and big hair come to mind. Everything was either bright or big, and the musical artists that emerged forefront in the 80s were no excep... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles The cult of celebrity and its effects on society: 1 of 34
Celebrities receive such an amazing amount of attention these days, and there is much emphasis and importance placed on their activities. In society's obsession with the rich and famous, it seems the media gives an incredible amount of coverage to share detail to the public in every aspect of their lives. What they wear, whe... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Working Parents Stay at home vs. working moms: Why the debate is irrelevant: 1 of 34
A couple of decades ago a trend emerged for mothers to work outside the home. Long gone is the assumption that all mothers are stay at home moms as a good number of moms hold full or part time jobs in addition to taking care of their family. As the expansion of women entering the work force continues to grow, a longstanding ... More..