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It has been almost a year since I graduated from college. I have finally left the world of retail behind me and have finally found my niche in a job that is related to my degree.

I try to write when I get the chance to and will hopefully be doing it regularly

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Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Cell phones: A love/hate relationship: 28 of 29
There are time when I can't be without my cell. If I don't have it on me, I feel as though a part of me is missing. Other times, I wish I could just throw it against the wall. Cell phones come in handy for business, to stay in touch with family and friends, and for emergencies. Now that phones are equipped to check email, ta... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts Cake decorating as an art form: 18 of 18
When you've made a cake that no one wants to cut into.. you know you did a good job decorating it. Cakes are moving onto a whole new playing field from the days of plastic pre-made decorations. Cakes are becoming a huge business for those that have the talent to create. Some cakes with their sculptures of pull sugar and gold... More..
Education > College Study Tips Finding cheap college textbooks: 17 of 17
As if tuition wasn't enough of a bank-breaker for college, here come the textbooks. This was always the part I hated most about the college experience. You walk into the crowded university textbook store and find you're one, 80 page book for history will cost you more than the number of pages. The bookstore is always a good ... More..
Education > College Study Tips Best ways to sell college text books: 12 of 12
If you don't want to get six bucks for a book that you paid $90 for, I would recommend staying away from the bookstores if you want to sell your textbooks. If you really want to get the most money out of your used book, here's some suggestions that might work. 1) Put flyers around campus advertising your book for sale. Price... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Drug Laws & Prevention Why it's time to ban smoking in the US: 11 of 11
Smoking has always been an issue of debate among Americans. We don't need statistics or graphs to know how dangerous and unhealthy smoking is, but yet some people continue to light up and shorten their life one puff at a time. It's no secret either that smoking ups the risk of heart and other types of diseases, including can... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Dog bakery: A new trend in pet health: 6 of 6
Day by day the pet business is booming. Owners are buying outfits for their dogs, getting their nails painted and fur dyed, and some even taking them for acupuncture. So why not take your dogs to a bakery just for them? Just as salons designs specifically for children are popping up around the country, so are bakeries dedica... More..
Education > College Courses & Majors Why you should take the toughest courses your college has to offer: 5 of 5
Most student chooses less harder classes to ensure that they pass and move on, an easy A. But with an easier course you wouldn't get as much out of it as you would a tougher course. It would benefit you more to take a tougher course because it would challenge you more for your own benefit. Tougher classes really make you thi... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Dogs of war: A look at the use of dogs during military conflicts: 4 of 4
Although there are countless dogs that have been used in several wars as bomb sniffing, attack dogs, messenger dogs, and scout dogs, there's one dog in particular that sticks out in my mind. Her name was Smoky. She earned the title of the "4 Pound Yorkshire Terrier Hero of World War II" after 18 months of surviving in combat... More..
Health & Fitness > Sexual Health How serious is HPV: 3 of 3
I was diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV) four years ago by my gynecologist. A test for the virus was done due to my continuous abnormal pap smears. Upon reading more about the virus and educating myself, I came to learn it is a serious, but yet common virus. Many men and women are infected with the virus and may not e... More..