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Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Top 10 tips for financially struggling students: 1 of 21
If you are a college student you already know how tight finances can get. After tuition, fees, books and other educational expenses are met, you likely find yourself limited on money. This is if you aren't already living off negative balances in your bank account. The good news is there are many ways you can try and counter ... More..
Education > College Study Tips Deciding what to study in college: 1 of 21
Deciding what degree program to pursue in college is the biggest decision you'll make as you embark upon your educational journey. You've browsed the university catalog and perused all of the degree options and the time has come where you must make a decision. If you are unsure of the direction you want to take you are proba... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Assessing the value of Facebook: 1 of 21
Facebook is a social networking website that is rapidly growing to become one of the bigger 'hot spots' on the Internet. The website is a place where people network, connect and catch up with one another. Social networking websites in general have taken society by storm. Today you'll notice in addition to Facebook, other sit... More..
Education > Non-Traditional College Students Explaining the trend of older students returning to college: 1 of 21
Classrooms in colleges are no longer filled with post high school graduates. As a higher number of older students find their way back to college, today's classrooms are filled with students of all ages. It seems in the last decade or so adult enrollees have increased significantly and this trend only continues to be on the u... More..
Education > Adult Education Why the demand for adult education is on the rise: 1 of 21
Over the past decade adult education has been on the rise. There are many reasons for this increase in enrollment for college or professional development classes. Some of the reasons are need related and others are driven by desire. The vast opportunities offered by colleges today allow many adults to pursue a college degree... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Baked sweet potato fries: 1 of 21
Are you tired of the same old potato recipes and are looking to try something new? Or are you trying to cut back on the calories? Are you searching for healthier alternatives to a favorite stand-by, the traditional french fry? If you've answered "yes" to any of these questions, you may want to consider a tasty alternative, b... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face How to keep your child from using profanity: 2 of 41
In today's world it has become more difficult to shield your child from hearing swear words. Using profanity has become more acceptable in today's society than it was in days of yesteryear. This acceptance is illustrated by the integration of profanity in print, movies and television. Children love to explore new skills, wor... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating The do's and don'ts of texting in relationships: 1 of 20
Text messaging has rapidly become a huge part of human interaction. While text messaging definitely has its pros and cons, in relationships there are special considerations which should be taken when it comes to sending text messages. When using text messaging as a communication source in relationships, there is etiquette th... More..
Arts & Humanities > Middle Ages The Bubonic Plague: Origins and impacts: 1 of 20
The Bubonic Plague is an infectious disease which is best known for spreading sickness to a significant population of the world in the 14th century. The plague, also referred to as "the Black Death", was a period of mass illness and death which spread across several continents. The plague first arrived in late 1340 and conti... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Will a third-party candidate ever become president in the US?: 1 of 20
In each US Presidential Election there is usually some speculation as to whether or not an Independent candidate can garner enough strength to become a real contender. Although it seems unlikely at the moment, over the course of time it is entirely likely an Independent will get on a ticket and win. Many citizens are startin... More..