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Sports & Recreation > Boating & Sailing Best books on sailing for beginners: 1 of 1
Sailing for Dummies by JJ Isler and Peter Isler got excellent reviews by it's readers. Dummies takes you from the initial process of selecting and purchasing your boat. They give you their version of sailing school which includes launching a boat and maneuver under sail. Lear to anchor, navigate and dock. Walter Cronkite (re... More..
Style & Beauty > Hand & Foot Care The proper way to file and shape your nails: 1 of 1
There is a right way to file your nails without damaging them. Wash your hands thoroughly with cleanser and towel dry. Lay some paper towels out on the table you will be using to collect clippings and dust. If you want to clip your nails first than clip straight across the tip of the nail, leaving a square edge. Leave enough... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Why atheism is not a choice: 12 of 23
Atheist who never have attended a church service or had the privilege of religious instruction inevitably will not have a belief in God because of their lack of knowledge. How can you believe in something that you know nothing about? Ignorance and doubt will have a greater chance of precedence in this type of individual. In ... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills Communication skills: Personal courage and conflict resolution at work: 10 of 18
After encountering a sexual assault at work, I was uncertain as to what to do. I was very much in a state of shock because of what occurred, taking into consideration that I was almost fifty years old and this was a very young man in his twenties that grabbed my behind. I remember running to the ladies room and shutting the ... More..
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements A look at the numerous health claims of Asian ginseng: 7 of 12
Asian Ginseng is purported to be used for cardiovascular health; to lower blood pressure; stress reduction; to slow the progression of Alzheimer disease, to increase physical endurance and to enhance one's immune system. Realizing that there are always two sides to every claim, let's examine what researchers have found. Asia... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Buying Tips Guide to prepaid cell phone plans in the U.S.: 3 of 5
Never a dropped call or lost signal is what sold me on my Motorola prepaid phone. Ironically, I sold phones for years as an Assistant Manager of Small Appliances and no one will ever talk me into signing a contract. I have such crystal clear communication wherever I go and my family travels out of state quite a bit. I am in ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Understanding New Atheism versus Militant Atheism: 3 of 5
New Atheism incorporates condemnation towards those who respect people that believe in God as well as the follower. Militant atheism did it's best to spread their ideas but did not expect their members to be as stringent. As of late, Sam Harris, the author of The End of Faith and Richard Dawson, the author of The God Delusio... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing How stress hurts athletic performance: 3 of 5
Boston Red Sox's Jimmy Pearsall (defensive outfielder's in the 1950's) is a clear example of how stress and anxiety can hurt an athletic performance. His sad career is portrayed in the movie, "Fear Strikes Out" with Anthony Perkins playing his character. Pearsall was driven to succeed by his controlling and overbearing fathe... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Do the Ten Commandments matter?: 16 of 26
80% of American's can recite the ingredients needed in a Big Mac but they can't list the ten commandments according to a survey put out by Kelton Research. Promenade Pictures has found a delightful way to resolve this problem. Their new animated family film "The 10 Commandments" will be opening up in theaters across the nati... More..
Health & Fitness > Therapy & Counseling What is mental health?: 12 of 19
The best definition of mental health is one's ability to manage or control daily experiences; interact with others; exhibit intellectual alertness and reasoning powers; derive a sense of meaning and value from life; achieve a sense of happiness and self-esteem; demonstrate resiliency during and after stressful events; and de... More..