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Personal Finance > Managing Debt Where to find credible debt management services: 1 of 5

Debt Help In a Struggling Economy It should come as a surprise to no one that the struggling United States economy had negative impact on personal finances. With the ever increasing rate of foreclosures and upturn in job losses, many families are experiencing a level of personal debt that may be beyond the ability to manage....
Pets & Animals > Rodents Basics for owning a rat: 2 of 7

The Lovable Pet Rat When people discover that I love rats as pets, the first question is always the same why? As predictable as their question is, so is my answer. A pet rat is like a permanent kitten; they just want to be held and loved. Contrary to other pocket pets such as hamsters, gerbils and mice, rats do not tend to b...
Personal Finance > Managing Credit & Debt (Other) How the recent financial crisis has affected you negatively and the steps you are taking to correct the situation: 11 of 38

WHERE DID ALL THE MONEY GO? I suppose there are people out there that have not had to change their lifestyle due to the economy. I'll have to leave it at suppose, because I sure haven't come across any. Those folks I speak with have cut back on their spending, either voluntarily or due to lack of funds. With rapidly escalati...
Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans How to refinance your mortgage loan: 5 of 17

Refinancing Your Mortgage As anyone that has gone through it can tell you, refinancing can be one of the most financially astute, yet frustrating experiences a homeowner can go through. Gone are the days of having only one type of mortgage and one lender to choose from. With the plethora of lenders and programs available, to...
Hobbies & Games > Card Games The best low poker hands: 1 of 3

A Dying Game Twenty years ago, any visitor to a public card room in California had only two types of poker games to choose from five card draw or five card draw lo-ball. Players looking for more action often chose lo-ball and thus the card rooms spread more of this game than its high hand winning partner. To start, all playe...
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values My top 10 comeback yearnings: 11 of 26

Looking forward to 2008 In examining the year that was in 2007, we find that it really wasn't all that different from 2006. There were positives and negatives in both years, yet both left us longing for more. Looking forward to 2008, here are the top ten yearnings for the year. 1. A return to an appreciation of the intellige...
Local Guides > Las Vegas The history of megaresorts in Las Vegas, Nevada: 1 of 2

LAS VEGAS MEGARESORTS To examine the history of megaresorts in Las Vegas, one must venture all the way back to the 1940's. Back then, what is today called The Strip was just the road in from Los Angeles and was known as Highway 91. In making this venture back in time, an examination can also be made as to what constitutes a ...
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Artist profile: Hank Williams Jr.: 1 of 1

The career of Hank Williams, Jr. can easily be divided into two distinctly separate parts and it is the distinction of these parts that makes it truly remarkable. The first half of his career is overwhelming influenced by his attempts to be just like his father and the second half, to be anything but. Randall Hank Williams a...
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Is Michael Vick due for a big comeback?: 13 of 16

Michael Vick's Comeback After a stellar college career was Virginia Tech University, Michael Vick became the first pick in the 2001 NFL draft. Within two years time, he was a Pro Bowl quarterback that led his team to the playoffs. Within the next two years, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank made him one of the NFL's highest...
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Tips for adopting a stray pet: 58 of 61

The adoption of any pet, yet alone a stray one, is a life event that should not be undertaken lightly. Consideration needs to be given to the animal, the new owner, and any possible previous owner. The romanticized view that the stray pet will be taken to a loving home and given warmth, food, and love, needs to be offset by ...