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Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead How a good memory can be helpful to your career: 1 of 24
Details, details Remembering the details in life can be a crucial part of success when developing one's career. As with anything in life, it is a lot easier to remember something from the past than have to re-learn it all over again. A good memory helps people avoid "re-inventing the wheel." The concept of "re-invention" gen... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Congratulations! You did it! Now, how do you handle your promotion to management?: 1 of 24
This is what I wanted...right? The ascension to management is a goal that some people have when engaging the world of work. People dream about "climbing the corporate ladder" because they perceive there to be rewards and success at the top of that ladder. Indeed, there are benefits to promotion but there are also new challen... More..
Entertainment > Movie Analysis Great movies every guy must see: 1 of 23
A "guy film" may not be specified as a concept in any dictionary, but most people understand the general idea. The "chick flick" is probably a concept that is better understood by people and it is probably used by more individuals. When guys go to films there is often action, adventure, violence, humor, and some combination ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Should women be allowed to play on Major League Baseball teams?: 1 of 23
While gender equality is an issue in many occupations, this issue is strictly about skill set. I'm not totally familiar with the rules and regulations of Major League Baseball, but I am guessing that there are no rules that state, "This league is for men only". I could be wrong. It wouldn't shock me if such a rule actually d... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Is it better to watch movies in theaters or DVDs at home?: 5 of 113
I do enjoy going to the movie theater. There is something sentimentally fun about getting a big tub of greasy popcorn and a large soda while watching a blockbuster on a giant screen. Of course, the surround sound makes it an multi-sensory experience. Still, there are few movies today that must be seen on the big screen. Beca... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Setting realistic workout goals: 1 of 22
January 1st has come and gone, and it is time to start working on those resolutions. You get up, put on your jogging outfit, and go outside. As you begin to jog, you feel pretty good. You say to yourself, "Yeah, I can do this." However, after about a half-mile you discover that your oxygen is starting to deplete. Your feet s... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Christmas shopping on a budget: 2 of 43
That big, beautiful catalog I remember when I was a child we would get large, thick Sears and JCPenney catalogs in the mail. As we got close to Christmas, I would get out a piece of paper and go meticulously through the toy section and mark down each item that I desired. It is humorous to think back on that now, as my list w... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues At what age do you give a child a cell-phone?: 2 of 42
It could be argued with reasonable assurance that no parent wants their child to be in danger. However, the debate starts when people try to determine the best strategies for keeping their children safe and sound. Some parents would honestly feel most safe if they could keep the children restricted to the confines of the hom... More..
Business > Starting a Business Questions you should ask before quitting your day job: 1 of 21
Quitting a job is something that should never be taken lightly. While there are probably people that quit jobs every day, there is still some thought that should be employed before making that final decision. After all, leaving a job can have major ramifications on one's life. People should do everything in their power to ma... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards The number of credit cards young people should have: 1 of 21
Consumer credit card debt is one of the biggest issues in American finance today. People like their stuff, and credit cards can be the key to acquiring just about anything. Unfortunately, people make poor decisions on a daily basis and accumulate life-changing debt that can hamper them for years to come. Young people can be ... More..