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Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Customized Christmas postage: Send greeting cards with something extra: 1 of 5
Many people, even those that look forward to the winter season, find that making out Christmas cards is not as much fun as it sounds. This article discusses a fun idea to alter that and make writing Christmas cards more fun for you as well as for all the recipients on your Christmas communication list. Business associates, cu... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends How TV shows reflect social values: 10 of 20
Old TV shows really give you a glimpse in to society at the time the show aired. At least they give you a glimpse into the media's version of society at that time. Did you live like the Carringtons of Dynasty in the 1980's? Was your high school experience in the 1990's anything like that of the kids on Beverly Hills 90210?In ... More..
Autos > Cars Remote car starters: 5 of 10
Picture it: It's 15 degrees outside. The wind is blowing furiously and there are several inches of ice and snow on your car. Do you pull on gloves, a hat, a scarf and run outside to "warm up the car" before you run back to the house to stand in your doorway now sweating under the winter garments? What if you're late that day?... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Risky Child Behaviors What to do if your child disappears: 1 of 2
It's one of a parent's worst nightmares - being in a public place such as a mall with his or her child tagging closely behind when suddenly the parent turns around to discoverthe child is missing!True story:After the initial shock, the parent calls the name, thinking the child is hiding or playing a game. Within seconds, the ... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Product reviews: Conair Soft Bath Mat Thermal Spa: 1 of 1
I bought the Conair Soft Bath Mat Thermal Spa as a gift for my mother a while back. She used it once, but decided it wasn't for her. Since it cost about 50 dollars, I didn't want it going to waste so I said I would try it someday myself. Countless months later, today was finally the day.You can find a picture of it online eas... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Access & Providers Dedicated hosting versus shared hosting: 5 of 6
When people are buying hosting solutions, there are two main options and they are dedicated hosting and shared hosting.Shared hosting means that the files for several different websites are hosted (live on or reside at, as some people say) on the same server. This is less expensive than dedicated hosting since many people are... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) You know you were part of the 1980s when...: 12 of 13
It was the decade of decadence. It was about glitz and glamour as well as baubles, bangles, and beads. Everyone loved Luke and Laura in the afternoon. Lady Diana became the People's Princess when she married Prince Charles. Nighttime soaps like Dallas and Dynasty ruled the airwaves. President Ronald Reagan ruled the United St... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing How to be your own editor: 14 of 15
There is a stigma associated with writers turning to editors for assistance with their work. Some people see outside editing as an unfair advantage, a form of literary cheating. Writers are expected to be able to objectively evaluate their own work. Interestingly, this is exactly the opposite of what one finds in other profes... More..
Autos > Cars First car memories: 56 of 58
My first car was a 1981 Toyota Tercel that I bought for 500 dollars in 1989. I was a senior in high school at the time so 500 dollars was 5-6 weeks pay. (Come to think of it, that was a better ratio of car price to weeks worked than the last new car I bought!) It actually said Toyota Corolla Tercel on the back, but they event... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Spell checking disasters: Why computer programs cannot replace the human element: 7 of 7
This article will convince you that you should think twice before relying solely on spell checking software.Unfortunately, too many people have begun to rely on spell checking software as their only means of editing. The unwritten rules are that anything going to a friend gets sent the way it is typed without the benefit of r... More..