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I am an aspiring writer, with a natural flair for constructing smooth-flowing sentences. I have a keen eye for detail, and am a bit obsessive when it comes to grammar. (Anyone who can scan a cereal box, searching for grammatical errors, needs to be able to

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Health & Fitness > Nicotine Dependence Instantly noticeable benefits of quitting smoking: 1 of 7

You smoke cigarettes despite the known health risks: Heart disease, emphysema, vascular problems, cancer. Does this frighten you at all? Regardless of the threat of smoking-related diseases, millions of Americans are still puffing away on "cancer sticks." According to the American Heart Association, 46.6 million Americans ar...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Remembering: 71 of 245

My Winner In memory of my father I settle in my seat just as they hustle on the field. The diamond is so neatly groomed, their talent soon revealed. The smell of popcorn and hot dogs, the fans chanting their name. The sounds I heard when I was small of teaching winning aim. I watched him giving all he had and winning game by...
Business > Advertising How to get free business cards: 1 of 2

How to Get Free Business Cards An important aspect of growing your business is to make your presence known to potential clients. Utilizing business cards is an effective way to market your business. Business cards have been used for centuries and are a great way to leave an impression that lasts long after you've handed them...
Home & Garden > Home Interior Tips for candle safety and care: 1 of 1

Candles have been used as a source of lighting for thousands of years. Over time, their usage has evolved beyond lighting, and now serves the purpose of decoration and diffusing fragrances. According to The National Candle Association, candles can be found in seven out of 10 households in the United States. They have, indeed...
Business > Leadership Strategies Strategies for conducting an effective meeting: 3 of 5

Extreme Staff Meetings It's Monday morning at 9:00 a.m. and your loyal staff members are headed toward the conference room, preparing for another yawn-inducing staff meeting. It might as well be called the "bored" room rather than the board room. "Oh, but my meetings are exciting and well-received by my workers," you say to ...
Education > Homeschooling Why some parents choose homeschooling: 24 of 26

As my 16-year-old son reluctantly handed his report card to me and my eyes gazed over the two failing marks, I decided it was time for a change. We sat down together and discussed the challenges he was facing at the public school he attended. I was shocked to hear his rendition of the lack of interaction between him and his ...
Style & Beauty > Hand & Foot Care A guide to manicures and pedicures: 3 of 3

Fingernails and toenails protect the delicate tissue underneath the nail, or nail bed. It's important to use the right grooming tools and keep the nails healthy to prevent infection and to maintain beautiful nails. The following information contains guidelines toward making educated decisions about proper nail care. Toenail ...