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Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) Federal government economic stimulus deal: How will you spend your rebate check?: 1 of 52
Your share of the economics stimulus package is coming to your mailbox soon. The intent of the forthcoming gift from the micro economic wizards in Washington is to spur conspicuous consumer consumption. The theory here is that consumption is off because of the fear of recession, and if we are given the gift of a tax rebate, w... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes How to add curb appeal to your home: 1 of 45
One important aspect of marketing a home for sale is something commonly referred to a home's curb appeal. Curb appeal refers to the emotional attractiveness of a home when it is first seen by a potential home buyer. Curb appeal could be regarded as a sort of sex appeal, but it is much more than that. The curb appeal, or first... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Fantasy: 10 of 389
The Watchlight - Part II Marcus closed the door to his uncle's cottage behind him. Over his head, the moon gave an eerie luminescence to the surrounding fog. The vacant twinkle of endless numbers of stars crowded his vision, shouting their silence into his consciousness. A brilliant flash caught his eye, and he shot his gaz... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Losing a pet: 1 of 29
Tears for My Friend of Seven YearsI once had a friend who sat with meGiving a warm nudge whenever I felt sadShe stayed beside me all through the nightWelcoming me always with each morning's light.My Friend has great ears for hearingWhere mine fail, her ears protected me.Going for quiet walks together outsideSharing a cuddle o... More..
Home & Garden > Rental Properties Property managers: Top 10 warning signs of potential bad renters: 1 of 26
If we were lucky enough every potential renter would come with a sign attached. It might be a good sign: Pleasant Skies and Smooth Sailing. Or it could be a warning sign: Beware of Bad Renter. But, unfortunately for Property Managers, people don't come with signs attached, they only come with applications. Here are ten im... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Near death: 2 of 51
InquisitionHas someone come for me?Someone that will lift meTo the highest of mountainsAnd show me the most gloriousSunrise And the most peaceful Sunset.Has someone come to claim my soul?Shall I pass from mute darkness and agonyInto the resplendent ecstasy ofMorning And the soft condolences of Night?Has someone come to end my... More..
Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture Does casino gambling on reservations help or hurt Native Americans?: 1 of 25
In framing an argument over whether or not casino gambling hurts some undefined aspect of what it means to be a Native American, it must be stated that Native American issues are for Native Americans to worry about. Anyone that thinks that they know what is best for Native people is misinformed, misguided, paternalistic, or a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Emotional wounds: 5 of 124

You sit on me when you're hungry, I can't breathe, falling into the abyss. A star blanket keeps me warm. Slipping back into the womb, Listening for a sing-song dream. I can't be right about anything, If I'm wrong about love. I can turn myself inside out, You can't wound me when I'm not there. I can't hear you... More..
Business > Website Marketing & SEO How to use Google AdWords to generate leads: 1 of 22
The most familiar aspect of Google Ads is their appearance at the top and right sidebar of a search results pages. These are online ads paid for by an advertiser as part of a campaign to drive traffic to their website. These online ads, referred to as Adwords ads, contain four lines of information that are carefully crafted i... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders (Other) Should former US presidents speak out against a current president?: 2 of 43
Speaking out against the policies and actions of a current president by a former president, regardless of political party, should not only be considered right and ethical, it should also be considered an obligation if those actions are clearly not in the best interest of the security, economic well-being and sovereignty of th... More..