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My writing career began many years ago in high school. I entered a short story writing contest for the local newspaper and placed third. Completing my thesis in graduate school gave me confidence in my abilities to thoroughly research a topic, ferret out the

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Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How tipping works: 2 of 87
Tipping is an American tradition. But many of us have questions about the practice. What is an acceptable amount to tip restaurant wait staff? Is it ever acceptable not to tip? Why do people tip? What happens to the tip after it is given? Read on for some noteworthy information about the ages old practice of tipping. ACCEPTED... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utilities Why you should backup important computer data regularly: 1 of 33
Backing up your computer data is not just something you ought to do someday-it's a task to do on the first or second day of owning your computer. In essence, it is an absolute must-a requirement. Although few people think about losing computer data forever, the reality is it can and does happen every day. -Problems with Not B... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures How do people around the world relax?: 1 of 31
Take five. People around the world have their own unique ways of relaxing. From the United States, to Germany, to Russia, Japan, and Australia, people love to kick their shoes off. Even though there are more similar practices than not, unusual methods to let your hair down do exist. Read on.-United StatesPeople in the U.S. en... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism Buddhism: Introduction to the karma: 1 of 17
A central theme in Buddhist philosophy is karma. Karma is the consequences of behaviors or actions performed in the past. Karma can be positive or negative, depending on intention and action that occurred. Even though the word "karma" in Sanskrit means "action", Buddhists believe the intention or motivation one has as they pe... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Easy ways your family can "go green": 19 of 319
In the shifting political climate, Americans are looking at how they live and the effects their lifestyle has on the earth. Specifically, lifestyle choices and habits can increase global warming and the greenhouse effect. "Living green" involves adjusting one's lifestyle to have a lesser impact on the earth's atmosphere. Alth... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed facts: Jack Russell Terrier: 1 of 15
HISTORYDuring the 1800s in Devonshire, England, a pastor named, John "Jack" Russell started the Jack Russell Terrier breed of dogs. Russell bred one of his beloved terriers, "Trump" with crossbred bull and terrier dogs to increase aggressive tendencies. Russell's goal was to breed feisty hunting dogs as he enjoyed hunting fox... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Indoor rainy-day activities for children: 3 of 44
Rainy days happen. When you've got kids, be prepared to have several fun indoor activities for them if they can't play outdoors. Rather than have them staring at the television for too long or whiling away the hours playing computer games, present some of the following activities to keep kids occupied:1. DO ARTS AND CRAFTS.Pu... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Best ways to lessen stress: 2 of 26
As a licensed mental health counselor, I often meet with people who are struggling with stress-related problems. Stress shows itself very differently from person to person. When under an inordinate amount of stress, one might eat too much, drink too much, break out in hives, or be moody. Another might be sarcastic, take on a ... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Natural weight loss: 1 of 13
Most of us are looking for easy ways to lose weight without actually dieting. Here are 10 tips (from The Diet Channel, Calories Per Hour, and Medicine Net) for losing weight naturally:1. Eat every 3-4 hours to stave off hunger. Skipping meals is the worst thing to do when trying to slim down. Your metabolism receives the mess... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption The merits of adopting a dog through a rescue league: 8 of 102
Once you've made the decision to get a dog, where do you plan to get it? Pet stores and expensive breeders are obvious options. But, why not consider a rescue league dog? There are many merits of getting a dog from a rescue league. Animal rescue organizations are established to prevent animals from being euthanized at shelter... More..