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My background is quite varied and diverse. I attended a private college prep boarding school with president's and senator's sons and later sold frozen meat door-to-door on the streets of Chicago. I spent three years at Northwestern University and later drove

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Society & Lifestyle > Racism The concept of race: 1 of 20

We do not derive our value as human beings from our race or ethnicity. However, this does not mean that race does not exist, or that there are not differences. It seems to be quite popular and politically correct these days to spout, "There is only one race, the Human race." But this is simply a platitude that actually ignor...
Relationships & Family > Married Life Signs that your man loves you: 3 of 58

Whether you have known him for years or you just started dating him, women may often ask themselves how to know if he really loves you. It may be hard to come up with a definitive list of how to tell when your man loves you. There are hundreds of signs, but unfortunately, most of them can be faked by ill-intended cads with a...
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Healing from toxic relationships: 2 of 35

To heal from a toxic relationship you must first come to understand just how damaging such a relationship can be. Emotional vampirism might be an apt description when it comes to toxic relationships, where one partner continually drains the emotional life from their partner in order to sustain their own weak self-image and d...
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Comparing fossil fuels and alternative fuels: 1 of 14

There are three characteristics to consider when looking at alternative fuels over fossil fuels: 1) cost, 2) renewability and 3) ecological friendliness. These characteristics are in direct correlation to the drawbacks of fossil fuels and the reasons we need to find alternatives. While fossil fuels may have initially appeare...
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Fun dinner ideas on a budget: 2 of 24

You have a budget and you are trying to be financially responsible, paying off your student loans or saving to buy a house. But you just met the most wonderful person in the world and want to spend as much time as possible with them and have a great time getting to know them. Having a budget and sticking to it doesn't mean t...
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts The history of jelly beans: 2 of 23

Jelly Beans, those sweet, gooey, candies with the shiny covering that come in a wide variety of flavors and colors are not just for Easter anymore. They have gone gourmet and come in exotic flavors such as popcorn and Dr. Pepper. Jelly beans have even been a featured treat for guests of the White House. ANCIENT ORIGINS The p...
Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment Ideas for earning extra money in your spare time: 4 of 40

Looking for perfect way to turn your spare time into extra money? Turn your pastime into cash time! Take something that you do for fun and find a way to turn it into income. This way, you get the best of both worlds: you still maintain your relaxing pastime and make a little extra money doing it. The extra added bonus: you h...
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics How to survive the workplace: 3 of 27

If you feel you need tips on how to survive in the workplace, hold on to your pencil sharpener: I'm not going to tell you how to just survive in the workplace, I am going to share a little advice on how to get more out of your work life. You shouldn't have to just survive, you should be looking to thrive! If you are going in...
Society & Lifestyle > South & Central American Culture Differences between Latinos and African-Americans: 1 of 8

The biggest difference between Latinos and African-Americans is having an identifiable national heritage. Being African-American, I have always delighted in Latinos' ability to identify with a country that their parents or fore parents originated from while still being a full participant in American society. While we both ha...
Personal Finance > Managing Debt How to get out of debt: 9 of 68

All over America, people are starting to realize that an overwhelming mountain of debt can cripple your ability to enjoy the life you have built with the income that you worked so hard to achieve. Finance charges are a drain on your income that sucks the life out your ability to build your personal wealth through savings and...