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Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) What to drink when eating sushi: 3 of 4
Of course telling someone what to drink with their meal would never fly since that is a very personal decision based on individual taste, so I will stop short of 'telling' and simply make a few recommendations based on the commonly accepted guidelines for pairing food and beverages. Depending on which type of sushi you happe... More..
Sports & Recreation > NASCAR Why NASCAR is so popular: 10 of 13
If you look at the roots of NASCAR and the core fan base, you will see that NASCAR is a sport that resonates with people who feel they can relate to the drivers. Until just a few years ago, the majority of the drivers were guys that came from humble beginnings and worked their way through the ranks. Some drivers even held a ... More..
Travel > Vacations Romantic getaways: 8 of 10
Anyone looking for a truly romantic getaway should give serious consideration to Sydney, Australia as a destination. Sydney truly has everything you could ask for in a romantic setting including: beautiful weather, amazing landscapes, a mixture of modern and historic architecture, plenty of water and beaches, an array of exo... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Why running becomes addictive: 19 of 23
Running is a twisted form of exercise. It's affects on one's health have long been debated. The upside is obvious - it is very high impact and exercises many muscle groups, joints and your cardiovascular system. The flipside is the impact on your body that many say won't show up immediately and therefore you might not relate... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies How to lead a successful meeting: 5 of 6
Conducting an effective meeting is very simple. Here are 5 simple steps to follow to ensure your next meeting successfully accomplishes everything you intend for it to accomplish. Step 1 Start the meeting on time. This means arrive a few minutes early and prepare yourself to begin at EXACTLY the scheduled time. If there are ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports Celebrities Why Michael Vick's dogfighting puts him in the NFL doghouse: 31 of 35
Michael Vick's decisions will certainly land him in the NFL doghouse, but it isn't necessarily his decisions regarding dogfighting. After all, this is America and according to our justice system, every man (or woman) is innocent until proven guilty. Mr. Vick's poor decisions that have been damaging to his reputation and subs... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: How to stop smoking: 35 of 39
There are many theories on the best way to stop smoking including quitting cold turkey, gradually reducing the number of cigarettes smoked over a period of time, using a nicotine substitute, and even replacing cigarettes with something else to keep your mouth and your mind occupied such as suckers or gum. As with anything el... More..
Personal Finance > Investing Basics Why you should invest: 21 of 21
Let's keep this simple. Everyone invests for the same reason, and that reason is to accumulate wealth. Notice I didn't say to get rich, but rather to accumulate wealth. The reason you should invest is because investing in bonds, stocks, funds, precious metals, commodities, etc. typically yield higher returns than stuffing yo... More..
Business > Entrepreneurial Spirit Ways to profit from networking: 5 of 5
Read very closely and I will reveal the secret to profiting from your network. Having an extensive professional network is always an asset. How you profit from that network depends on what you do and how you leverage those people within your network. An easy example is sales. If you work in sales as your career, then you can... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics How to avoid muscle memory and disappointing results from your workouts: 2 of 2
If you've ever been disappointed by diminishing results from your workout routine and wondered how to keep from hitting the plateau when it comes to your fitness, then relax, you're not alone. Most people who work out regularly, especially if they haven't been working out consistently before, will reach a point when the poun... More..