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Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US presidential elections 2008: Presidential candidate pros and cons: 1 of 19
The 2008 presidential elections will be remembered as one of the most groundbreaking events in American history. The country's next president will be an African American, a former first lady or a war hero. Here is a look at the positive and negative aspects of three of the most fascinating candidates to ever run for president... More..
Travel > Accommodation Tips & Advice Transform your hotel room into a home: 2 of 27
As much as I love vacations and roaming the country, it comes with the challenge of living out of suitcases and adjusting to the occasional blandly generic hotel room. But the luxury of enjoying some well-deserved R&R makes me refuse to let those hindrances affect my trip. By getting organized and incorporating the little tou... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice Where to buy sexy lingerie: 1 of 10
There's something about sexy lingerie that makes a woman feel absolutely incredible. Maybe it's the secret that only she knows what she's wearing beneath her business suit. Or could it be those bits of lace that remind young mothers that she's the same sexy girl when she takes off her mommy gear? Even the most conservative gi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: The rise and fall of John Edward's presidential campaign: 1 of 7
It was as if he stepped out of a John Grisham novel. If John Edwards wasn't a politician, he could have easily played himself on the Hollywood big screen. With his boy-next-door good looks and charming southern accent, he had everything working in his favor in his run for the oval office. Well, almost everything. The elements... More..
Jobs & Careers > Starting Out How to be realistic about your job search: 5 of 30
You may be entering the career market looking for your very first job. You could be an experienced professional reaching the point where you know it's time say good-bye to your current employer. Are you the brave soul hoping to make a complete career change? Quite possibly, you're a stay at home mom and ready to re-enter the ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Listings & Agencies Employment ads: Reading between the lines: 1 of 6
A job search is serious business. One that need not be more complicated by confusing or unclear messages in a help wanted ad. Wouldn't it be so much easier if every company ran ads that stated plainly what they're looking for in a new employee? Could it hurt to reveal the name of the company running an ad for what appears to ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) How television affects children's views on minorities: 2 of 11
The truth is that almost every televised program, including news broadcasts, offer an opportunity to influence kids either positively or negatively. Sometimes the latter is packaged in very subtle ways. Our children are more than bright enough to receive even the most subliminal of messages. That's why it's especially importa... More..
Business > Business (Other) What is cultural consulting?: 2 of 11
A critical component to corporate success in the global marketplace is a flourishing organizational culture. Without it, even the most viable businesses will experience the inevitable result of not attaining their maximum potential.The leaders of the world's most admired companies recognize the need and the value of retaining... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Law & Justice (Other) The most recent Arizona DUI laws: 2 of 11
Thanks to Arizona's new drunk driving laws, even first time offenders could find themselves going to jail. Effective last October, the state's driving under the influence (DUI) laws, are widely recognized as the harshest in the nation.Before Governor Janet Napolitano signed the bill into law after it was approved overwhelming... More..
Style & Beauty > Perfumes & Fragrances Positive emotional effects of body fragrance: 11 of 60
Fashion icon Coco Chanel, when asked where a woman should wear perfume, she demurely responded, "Wherever she wants to be kissed". While we'll never know for sure, most women of the day interpreted her famous reply to mean behind the ears and the inside of each wrist, of course. In 2008 we call it pure attitude and confidence... More..