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Well I'm a twenty something professional, one of those generation Y folks everyone seems to be talking about (or at least that's what we think). I like being outdoors, I want to work towards something meaningful in my lifetime, and now and then I like to put

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Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Why Obama won the election: 1 of 17
On Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 Barack Obama was elected the next President of the United States. He will be the first black president in the history of the country. Not only did he win, it wasn't even close. Obama racked up 365 electoral votes to John McCain's 173. The popular vote went to Obama by more than 6%, an unpreceden... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game reviews: MasterKick: 2 of 11
MasterKick is a table-soccer or foosball simulation distributed by Industry Entertainment (www.indus3.org). There are no stated minimum system requirements, and versions are available for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, as well as Windows Mobile and PalmOS for your mobile devices.I was under the impression that MasterKick was going... More..
Sports & Recreation > Freshwater Fishing Best fishing lures for bass: 2 of 8
Bass fishing is so popular that lure companies are coming up with hundreds of new baits every year. There are an incredible number of options, and it can be daunting to figure out which lures will produce the best results for you. To add some clarity to these murky waters, let's look at the must-have bass lures in the major b... More..
Business > Finance & Insurance Debt vs. equity financing: 1 of 4
One of the most important decisions business leaders and entrepreneurs make is how to finance the growth of their businesses. There are two basic options: debt and equity. Each has advantages and disadvantages and there are business circumstances which are better suited to each. Small business owners and corporate leaders app... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee Learning coffee lingo: 2 of 7
For most of us, coffee got complicated in the mid 1990s. It was at this point in history that coffee began it's transformation from a household staple to a luxury item, complete with as many bells and whistles as a new Porsche. It's these added complications that are addressed below. First let's start with the basics.The comp... More..
Local Guides > Chicago Best breakfasts in Chicago: 2 of 6
If you're doing research on breakfast places in Chicago, then you're looking for more than the average pancake house breakfast. You're looking for something unique, something different, a particular ambiance perhaps, or a distinct bit of Chicago; or maybe just something you can't get back home. Without a doubt, Chicago has wh... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey How are the NHL hockey standings calculated?: 2 of 4
The standings in the National Hockey League are based on the number of games won during the regular season. Two points are awarded for a victory in regulation time, and no points for a loss. A single point is awarded to each team if the game is tied at the end of regulation, and an additional point is given to the team that w... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Viral and bacterial infections: How they're different: 1 of 2
Recently my wife experienced an inner ear problem that caused slight dizziness all the time. Our family doctor explained that it was a virus going around the area. That got me thinking what is a virus? The doctor made sure to check her ears for an infection, which got quickly ruled out. So what's the difference between a viru... More..
Computers & Technology > Software (Other) Tips on learning to use new software: 1 of 1
There are lots of reasons you might need to learn to use new software; the two most likely scenarios are a new job or a new home computer. Your employer might be using an unfamiliar email program, or the job might entail working with software you're not familiar with. On the other hand there's a good chance your new home PC w... More..
Local Guides > Chicago Best pizza restaurants in Chicago: 5 of 8
Chicago has been called the Pizza Capital of the World, and for good reason. The home of the deep dish pizza has over 600 pizza restaurants and almost 2.4 pizza places for every 10,000 people. That's a lot of pizza! So with all these places to choose from, how can you be sure to have the most authentic Chicago pizza experienc... More..