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Travel > Accommodation Tips & Advice Hotel or vacation rental home: Which is best - and why?

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The answer to the question is simple. Privacy-vs-Publicity. Hotel Pluses: You have someone at your beck and call for towels, food, cabs, ice and if you are at a resort, then it's all about the spa! Hotels are decorated beautifully and there is someone at the touch of a button to clean your sheets or bring you a toothbrush. H... More..

Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People Narcissism: How to deal with someone who has the 'it's all about me' complex

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I'm raising my hand really high because I AM A TOTAL NARCISSIST. I own it and love it! There are levels of narcissism that exist within all of us. We are lying to ourselves if we pretend otherwise. Sure, there is a definite balance but each one of us has some form or narcissism inside of us. Truthfully, it keeps us grounded.... More..

Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: How a nonrunner ran a marathon

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It is so difficult to handle a family crisis that leaves you feeling helpless. I discovered this the day I learned that my 11 year old brother had liver cancer. Five years into his battle, he now has Leukemia. When I took a trip home to visit him, I became so angry at the whole situation that I needed to do something. Someth... More..

Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Overcoming adversity while writing your first novel

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The idea strikes you! You sit at the computer! You may even crank out 1000 words, but guess what? You like a Virginia Slim 120 cigarette...you've got a long way baby. The first thing to do is not rush. Writing your first novel can be equated to giving birth. You are breathing life into people who don't exist. You are creatin... More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Losing a loved one

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On Wednesday September 19,2007, I had been having a long day at work even before 10:00A.M. As a mom with two small boys, my days are normally hectic and long. I tend to look forward to travel so that I can have alone time. During my 1 hour flight from Phoenix to New Mexico for business, I was enjoying reading my In Touch mag... More..

Autos > Buying Cars (Other) Common mistakes buyers make at car dealerships

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The first mistake is walking in the door to buy. You have more buying power and more control over the phone. Before you take off and go call up a dealership, here are a few things you need to do first. 1. Shop online to find your top three selections. You already have some idea of what you want and if you don't then start wi... More..

Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Cockroaches can learn

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There was recently an article on Yahoo titled, 'Cockroaches Can Learn.' The comparison was that they could learn the say way that dogs and humans do. This lead me to start to think about my dog, Cleopatra, who can run and fetch and play with me. I started to ask myself a few questions about cockroaches and what exactly could... More..

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