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I author a number of blogs that include articles on a wide range of topics and edit a newsletter for a self-help support

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Relationships & Family > Online Dating The dangers of Internet dating: 2 of 23
There is always an element of danger when meeting new people whether in a bar, a singles club or through Internet dating. People are not always what they seem. Online dating presents similar dangers plus a few more. When using an Internet dating service to find prospective dates, a few precautions can help limit your exposur... More..
Food & Drink > Fast Food Can living close to a fast food restaurant impact your health?: 3 of 34
You smell the aromas that waft into your home from the nearby fast food restaurant every evening. You see the customers streaming in and out at all hours of the day and night. Even if you find these aromas unpleasant and irritating, they will not affect your health. If you are frequently awakened from your sleep by noisy pat... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet (Other) Is it healthy to find school friends on Myspace or Facebook after a peaceful 15 years without them?: 3 of 33
The Internet social networking revolution has swept across the planet. The most successful of these is Facebook. Internet social networking began with the youth - kids at school, at college or simply young singles. Sites like Facebook and Myspace have been a huge success. Their membership has increase exponentially and has s... More..
Business > General Management The importance of communication skills in businesses: 2 of 22
Every aspect of a business is governed by communication. Effective communication between the executive and those that do the work is essential to ensure that the right work is being done. Every business must be able to communicate with its customers. A lack of communications skills can affect the bottom line. How often does ... More..
Food & Drink > Fast Food Is fast food addictive?: 2 of 22
The fast and busy lifestyle of the early twenty first century has led many up and coming professionals to turn to fast foods as a major source of their nutritional needs. But eating fast foods on a regular basis carries a high risk. Fast foods could be addictive. Recent research has indicated that fast food is addictive. It ... More..
Computers & Technology > GPS Devices Will Global Positioning Systems (GPS) ever replace conventional maps?: 2 of 22
GPS is short for Global Positioning Systems. It is a positioning tool, not a map. The system uses 24 Medium Earth Orbit satellites to transmit microwave signals to earth. Using these signals, a GPS receiver is able to determine the location, direction and speed of the device. GPS - or NAVSTAR GPS - was developed by the US De... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Judaism Guide to Jewish holidays: 1 of 11
The Jewish calendar is a lunar calendar. It consists of 12 months except in a leap year which has an additional month. The leap year keeps the months in line with the seasons and occurs seven times in every nineteen years. The Jewish day begins at sunset. All Jewish holidays begin at sunset and end at nightfall when three st... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) The origins of Earth Day: 1 of 11
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 each year. The April 22 Earth Day was started by Senator Gaylord Nelson. The idea began in 1962 when Senator Nelson first tried to bring environmental issues into government in the United States. "That year," recalls Senator Nelson, "an idea occurred to me that was, I thought, something th... More..
Education > Education (Other) What place do libraries have in our education system today, considering the rise in Internet-based research?: 7 of 73
Internet based research has become a valuable and indispensible source of knowledge. Internet research is used extensively by students at all levels from elementary school through to PhD. In addition to readily available free information, a variety of virtual libraries are available by paid subscription. Internet libraries p... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance Tips to speed up a slow computer: 2 of 20
The performance of a new computer begins to slow down almost from the first time it is used. The deterioration is a result of the programs being loaded and the disk space being used. The Windows operating system is partly to blame because of the way it uses the available resources. Over time, the same limited resources are u... More..