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Local Guides > Atlanta Guide to the best attractions in Atlanta: 2 of 5
Years ago I did not really appreciate all that was available in Atlanta. Years ago people called it the New York City of the south. That turned me off. If I wanted to go to New York, I would go to the real New York and not a substitute. Atlanta Georgia has so much to offer. Atlanta is also a great place to take the family on ... More..
Education > Homeschooling Is homeschooling better than formal education?: 29 of 67
No. Home schooling seems like it would be better. With an increase in school shootings, aggressive bullies, and the potential for sexual abuse, a parent might reason that it would be better to homeschool than to risk potentially tragic circumstances. There are three important reasons why formal education is better than homesc... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Does violence in video games contribute to real life violence?: 49 of 113
School shootings. Shootings at the workplace. Many people ask why the senseless loss of life? In many cases, the killers are angry, frustrated individuals who choose to retaliate in the most violent way. They are acting out what the see on TV and on the video games.Some would deny that violence in video games can result in re... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Important points to keep in mind when disciplining children: 4 of 9
Disciplining your children is important. What is discipline? At what age does this start? What should you remember when disciplining your children?Discipline is a way parents can teach their children that their actions have consequences and the importance of acknowledging that. Discipline starts when the child is a baby. Disc... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Cakes: 46 of 103
Dulcecita Summertime Coconut Cake12 tbsp unsalted butter2 cups sugar 5 large eggs cup sour cream tsp Cointreau1 tsp grated orange zest tsp pure vanilla2 cups all-purpose flour cup cornstarch tsp salt 1 tsp baking sodaFor the frosting for cake:2 cups heavy cream, cold 2 tbs sugar teaspoon Cointreau 1 shredded sweetened coconut... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology Concepts of marriage: 13 of 28
There are several concepts to a happy and successful marriage. One ofthe most important is effective communication. Sometimes people do notsay what they intended to say. Other times, people do not say whatthey feel because they know that their mate will take it the wrongway. As a result, communication becomes strained. Marrie... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Office tips: How to work with a back-stabber: 8 of 17
A back-stabber is not to be trusted at all, not even a little bit. Never expect a person who is a back-stabber to have a moment of clarity where they are impelled to do the right thing and take responsibility for their mistakes. That sort of naivety can lead to your own career suicide.The number one tip is to CYA (cover you'r... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) TV show reviews: Good Eats with Alton Brown: 9 of 18
I like this show because it explains the science of cooking. Recipes require a mix of ingredients and steps that need to be followed in order to create a delicious dish. Alton helps you to understand the importance of following the recipe. And above all, he makes learning fun. I remember an episode where he explained why when... More..
Travel > Mexico Travel destinations: Cozumel, Mexico: 4 of 8
Many people know Cozumel Mexico as a port of call on many cruise itineraries. Others know it as an alternative destination to going to Cancun Mexico. Despite your mode of transportation, keep in mind that there is plenty to do on this Mexican island without spending the whole day in Carlos and Charlie's or Senor Frogs drinkin... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Risky Child Behaviors How to monitor your child's time surfing the web: 4 of 8
Some people think that monitoring their child's time on the internet is not important. They have given their children guidelines. They have told their children what they should and should not do online. They have put in place mediocre controls and assume that nothing will bad happen. A parent needs to know what their child is... More..