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Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People How to deal with a pushy salesman: 1 of 57
I think it was Zig Zigler who once said that nothing happens until a sale is made. He made the point that the role of the salesman is vital in the world of business and commerce. Nothing gets built, nothing gets made, nobody travels, nothing gets fixed, nothing is delivered, nobody eats and so on until someone makes a sale. I... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Dealing with abusive bosses: 1 of 31
Dealing with an abusive boss can be a very tricky business, especially during a recession. Of course, separating yourself from a bad situation is the straightest road to a cure. But, as they say, the cure could be worse than the disease. The best rule for dealing with this problem may be too simplistic for the tough times we ... More..
Arts & Humanities > US History (Other) The origin of Flag Day: 1 of 15
The origin of Flag Day can be traced back through a series of historical events and acts of passion. These moments strung together, finally culminated in a call to consider the significance and to display with dignity and respect the emblem of America's national character. It was an idea and a movement to establish a day to h... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Assessing the value of baseball cards: 1 of 13
By now, anyone who has ever had a passion or held a passive interest in collecting baseball cards has heard of the legendary sale of "The Holy Grail". In 2000, the now famous 1909 T206 Honus Wagner Tobacco Card, nicknamed the "Mona Lisa" by many in the baseball card collecting industry, sold on eBay for over one million dolla... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Fishing trips: 3 of 33
There are life lessons that lay dormant and invisible, truths that rest under the surface, that rise to enlighten like fish leaping through the calm of a lake, reminding us that there is more to our lives than what we see. Fishing has always been my number one choice of therapy and relaxation, and many times it has been a gre... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends The most annoying TV ads: 4 of 39
There is no doubt that TV Commercials can be entertaining, but every now and again we get a little annoyed by a few of them. Whether they insult our intelligence, our sense of decency or just begin to bore us to death, the result is the same. We can't find the clicker quick enough. Here are a few of the most annoying TV Ads t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Are the Christian Gospels really good news?: 9 of 86
Then the Angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people".Are the Christian Gospels really good news? Against the backdrop of historical religious movements, the Christian Gospels standout stark and outrageous! They are radical and a tremendous departure fr... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Getting pulled over by a police officer: 8 of 76
This story ends with an intervention; an interlude if you will, with the long arm of the law. Now I've been told that I always find the good in everything. Why that's a bad thing I do not know. I'm weird like that. I can't help, but focus on the good. So, when someone was kind enough to give me a car, my first impulse was ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Tips on collecting coins for your children: 1 of 7
Collecting coins for your children can be a unique way to invest in their lives. It can also be a very profitable endeavor, with less risk than buying stocks, while make a life-long impact on their future. As you release these coins into their possession, they may create a spark of interest in the hobby which can grow into a ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Are you really ready to move out of your parents' house?: 6 of 40
Everyone wants to be independent and in control of their own destiny. After all, the ultimate expression of freedom is absolute independence. We have all dreamed of blazing our own trail at one time or another. To take the reigns of life and venture out beyond those borders which have kept us from testing our own metal. But t... More..