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I was born in Atlanta, Ga. in 1974, and grew up in the metropolitan area where I have soaked up as much as anyone could of our traditional southern values and penchant for hospitality. Atlanta is the birth place of a lot of people of note with some of my favorites

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Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans How to refinance your mortgage loan: 1 of 19
Drawing on the equity in your house is one way to infuse some liquidity into your finances. People generally do this to lower their monthly bills or to access some extra cash. However, without proper research and guidance, your decision to refinance your mortgage may turn out to be the exact opposite of what you were hoping f... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Antidepressants and weight gain: What you should know: 2 of 18
Antidepressants cause weight gain. Scientists know it, researchers know it, and your doctor better know it. If you are overweight and have been prescribed an antidepressant to provide you with a lift you may be doing yourself more harm than good. There are a number of reasons why antidepressants lead to weight gain. Both appe... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Should the US consider Ethiopia an ally despite its poor human rights record?: 5 of 43
An alliance with Ethiopia is a function of the strategy for War in Iraq, therefore deciding whether to support such an alliance depends on what opinion is formed on that war.For the United States, supporting Ethiopia is about bolstering the fight to secure neighboring Somalia a country with limited transitional governance tha... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup An introduction to permanent makeup: 2 of 11
When you let that other kid write on your face with a ballpoint pen in second grade you were actually on to something even if it was not a new invention. Dating back to the start of the 20th century or earlier, permanent makeup or micro-pigmentation is a cosmetic art which involves permanent or semi-permanent inking of the sk... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance Guide to classic car insurance: 1 of 5
Many people own classic cars as a hobby and take pleasure in maintaining and looking after them. Classic car owners invest a lot of time and money in their automobiles. Keep in mind that classic cars come with a lot of extra expenses, including classic car insurance. Classic car insurance and antique car insurance policies ar... More..
Business > Customer Management Customer management: How customer service affects success: 2 of 5
Customer service management is an increasingly vital business issue as organizations realize the benefits of customer relationship management. Providing effective customer support can make a huge difference to a companies bottom line. Customer service management professionals must ensure that customer service representatives ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Are you really ready to move out of your parents' house?: 20 of 40
If you are still living on the support of your parents, then you are a dependant and therefore still a child. It does not matter if you are nine or ninety. So at some point you must chose to grow up or remain a child.If you are mature enough to have a job, responsible enough to take care of all your own needs(cooking, laundry... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Aspartame: An overview of the FDA health concerns: 7 of 11
At least 6,000 foods and drugs contain a potentially deadly additive; aspartame. Composed of two amino acids, aspartic acid and phenylalanine, and ordinarily volatile aspartame breaks down into the known neurotoxin methanol. Many are left to wonder why this insideous product is still on the market while others question how it... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs Does the Special K diet work?: 10 of 14
The Special K Diet Plan absolutely works ; but not for the reasons you think, and it sure has nothing to do with Kellogg's cereal. Such is are the traits of good marketing.Kellogg's' Special K brand has promoted their Special K Diet Challenge for a number of years. Basically, dieters eat one cup of one of the Kellogg's Specia... More..
Food & Drink > Fast Food How Domino's pizzas compare with those of Pizza Hut: 7 of 8
The war between marketing and common sense was long ago won by advertisers and coporate America. How else do you explain Dominos Pizza continuing in business when so many superior choices exist?One very popular "deal" in the fight for food dollars is the two for one special offered regularly by most Dominos chains. Why would ... More..