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Born in the Philippines, Joan Inong moved to the United States with her family when she was six years old. To her, as to many other immigrants before and after her, America signified potential. She found a love for reading during her childhood, and avidly

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Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) How to cook for one on $40 a week: 4 of 4
Eating for $40 a week is actually very practical and very doable. The key to succeeding in doing so rests in the fact that you must use your leftovers, and be particular about what kinds of meats and vegetables you will be using. First, notice which types of meat are less expensive. For example, pork and chicken (especially ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence How to promote self-esteem in your teen: 4 of 4
All teens should be taught that the world is not a bad place and that they could actually find a way to thrive in it. The teenage years, as everyone knows, is a difficult time in life, but it can be made easier if teens learn how to be confident and have healthy self-esteems. Parents have a direct influence and play an import... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to teach your kids to be smart with money: 4 of 4
In an increasingly money-concerned world, kids have to learn how to be financially independent and responsible. Although they may be able to learn the virtue of being money smart from other sources, they should learn first from their parents. Luckily, teaching your kids how to be smart with money is not as difficult as it fir... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Is it right to force people to wear seatbelts?: 4 of 4
Many people have complained that a law requiring the use of seatbelts is unnecessary and unfair. They argue that their lives are theirs to live, and it is their choice to wear a seat belt or not, even if they get into a car accident and are seriously hurt. The opponents of seat belt use are adamant about their rights to their... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Styles How to use your hair style to accentuate your features: 4 of 4
Your hairstyle will either complement your facial features nicely or hide and negate them. Most people think that they need to go to a professional hairdresser in order to achieve the former, but that's not the case at all. The following tips will help you use your hairstyle to your advantage. First, you will want to find ou... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Greek mythology: Who is Demeter?: 4 of 4
Demeter, daughter of Cronus and Rhea, and sister of Hestia, Hera, Aides, Poseidon, and Zeus, was the goddess of the harvest. One of the original goddesses on Mount Olympus, Demeter is still considered one of the most well-known of her counterparts.The most well-known myths about Demeter is her daughter's descent into the unde... More..
Health & Fitness > Weight Issues Will a tax on chocolate help tackle obesity?: 4 of 4
Obesity rates have steadily risen in the past couple of decades alone. The blame, however, doesn't fall on just one culprit: in a culture that is fueled by both over-consumerism and body image ideals, obesity is a consequence of many problems.But, those who blame obesity on food will most likely blame the death of an indoor p... More..
Arts & Humanities > Schools of Thought Distributism and the right to private property: 4 of 4
When we hear about socialism, we usually shudder. When we talk about capitalism, there is a huge schism between those who favor it and those who hate it intensely. If only, we think, there is something that would reconcile socialism and capitalism. Distributism meets socialism and capitalism halfway. Distributism is centered ... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss How to make losing weight less of a challenge: 4 of 4
Many people hate the idea of losing weight because they know that it will be a challenge. Despite all of the weight loss aids that people have invented, losing weight is still a challenge to the human mind and body. Fortunately, there exist a few ways that can help you think of weight loss as just another part of your daily ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables How to cut a mango: 4 of 4
Mangoes are delicious and are a perfect summertime fruit. They have a very short growing season, so it is important for people who love mangoes to eat as many as possible between the late spring and early summer months. Many people, however, avoid cutting a mango because it is a little strange to approach, much like an avoca... More..