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Relationships & Family > Successful Dating How to avoid matchmaking disasters: 4 of 11
The best way to avoid matchmaking disasters is to attempt matchmaking very, very sparingly. For some like myself, the solution is to avoid matchmaking entirely. I can't arrange my OWN affairs, let alone try to successfully match up my friends and acquaintances. For me, the solution is a far more subtle shifting of one's circ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football People love to watch football because...?: 22 of 59
Football is ritualized violence, like any other true sport. Two opposing armies go head to head at the line of scrimmage, committing to a frontal assault, each with goals simple and clearly defined: get that football into the end zone. Such clarity and honesty of purpose is seldom found in our society on such a grand scale. ... More..
Business > Web Advertising Making money with Google Adsense: 10 of 25
Google AdSense is a great way to earn some quick cash. If you have a blog or other website with original content that you're willing to update with your own fresh ideas, then you'll want to include Google AdSense. But before you do, it's important to verify that your page is ready to accept Google AdSense and make the most p... More..
Education > Distance Learning Guide to virtual schools: 2 of 5
Many traditional colleges and universities now offer virtual schools within the traditional on-campus framework. New methods of teaching students in interactive ways are constantly evolving as a result of the increased demand for internet-based courses and programs that offer college degrees from home. The most reliable of t... More..
Education > Adult Education Tips for going back to school at an older age: 18 of 42
Adults can be successful in returning to school no matter what their age. It may not be easy, but it will certainly be worth it; it can even be fun, as long as you take the necessary steps to ensure success and happiness. First of all, you need to sit down and figure out your priorities. As an adult returning to school, we o... More..
Education > Homeschooling Explaining why homeschooling has gained popularity: 9 of 21
Homeschooling has gained popularity because the public school system no longer teaches the same values that many parents grew up with and desire for their own children. Many parents today feel helpless when it comes to raising their kids in the same ways that they were brought up, so they take the only action they can: they ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration Why Bush should be impeached: Adding up the costs in Iraq: 24 of 54
Clinton broke the law when he lied under oath. He was therefore impeached by the House of Representatives, though he remained president because he was acquitted by the Senate. Bush should be impeached if he has similarly broken the law. If he hasn't broken the law, then he shouldn't be impeached. The Iraq war may have been a... More..
Law & Legal Information > Business Law When to consider getting a patent: 4 of 9
So you have an invention and you're wondering whether to get it patented. The first thing you need to consider is marketability. Does your invention solve a common problem in a new and efficient way? Ideas worth patenting generally have a certain "ring" to them; you run the idea by a friend and their reaction is, of COURSE t... More..
Education > College Study Tips Preparing for exams: 12 of 26
Here's a great way to successfully prepare for an exam. First, in the weeks leading up to the exam, make sure you read every reading thoroughly. Save yourself time cramming the night before by completing the readings on time, rereading them if you need to in order to really feel comfortable with them. Trust your memory. If y... More..
Pets & Animals > Cats (Other) How to choose the right name for a cat: 23 of 48
The best place to find a cool name for your cat is from Greek, Roman and Egyptian mythology. Search on the internet for pages about famous characters from ancient myth and you're sure to come across a few cool names that are suitable for your pet. You'll also need to consider the kind of cat you own. Is it known for its stre... More..