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Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Is America ready to have a woman for president?: 1 of 34
America is ready already! The issue in this election shouldn't be whether America is ready for a female president. There are plenty of women who would make a great President. The question in this election is: Will Hillary Clinton make a good president? (or will Barack Obama/John McCain/whoever make a good President). We need ... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Being dumped by the one you love: 1 of 30
Having your heart broken by the person you thought you were going to spend the rest of your life with (or at least the foreseeable future) is one of the worst kinds of pain. It's the pain of realizing that the person you envisioned a future with does not want a future with you. At first, it's a gut-wrenching pain, not just em... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Sizes & Fit Tips for finding clothes that fit: 1 of 7
The two most important things to remember when buying clothes are:1) Find the size that fits you best in your largest areas2) Have your clothes tailoredThe biggest mistake I see as a seamstress for a major department store is women trying to fit their smallest parts and asking to have the areas of their clothes that are too t... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends What to expect from The Bachelor: London Calling! (season 12): 1 of 5
After 11 disappointing seasons of The Bachelor, no one is expecting a happy ending that includes a lasting relationship between the bachelor and the "winner". Out of 11 bachelors and 3 bachelorettes, there has only been one marriage (Trista and Ryan). Who would have thought that spending six weeks weeding through 25 catty, im... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice Dos and don'ts for wearing jeans: 2 of 8
Jeans can either flatter your body immensely or they can be the most unflattering item of clothing you wear...it just depends on what style and cut of jeans you wear. As a seamstress I know that there are so many choices available and it may seem overwhelming, but there are styles that work on pretty much anyone (just as ther... More..
Style & Beauty > Personal Grooming Male chest hair: Hot or not?: 6 of 22
The rise in popularity of metrosexual grooming habits has driven men to wax or shave their chests at the risk of cuts, ingrown hairs, razor burn, and unappealing stubble (the female equivalent being leg hair stubble...what guy wants to touch a woman's stubbly legs?). Some women are attracted to metrosexual men, but others pre... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Is using an academic ghost writer dishonest?: 7 of 16
Using an academic ghost writer is completely dishonest. As a first-year composition instructor for a state university, I am aware of the repercussions that a student would face if s/he were to turn in work that is not his/her own. Academic ghost writing is plagiarism, plain and simple. If a student is found to have plagiarize... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Sizing bathing suits: How to get the perfect fit: 4 of 6
Choosing the right bathing suit requires several considerations: fit, style, cut, and color. As a seamstress who is trained to make clothes fit bodies of all different sizes and shapes and help women choose the best style of clothing for their bodies and comfort level, I will address the correct way to fit yourself for a bath... More..
Food & Drink > Dairy & Egg Recipes Recipes: Deviled eggs: 12 of 17
The best deviled eggs ever! I use Miracle Whip, spicy brown mustard and chili powder to make deviled eggs flavorful and give them a slight spiciness. The first time I made deviled eggs I didn't look at a recipe; I just made it up as I went along. The recipe evolved and improved over the years, and this is the end result!Ingre... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Organizing and updating your wardrobe for spring: 8 of 8
Wardrobe transitions between seasons can be difficult. With spring approaching, the weather will fluctuate between cold and mild temperatures, and periods of overcast skies, rain, and, every so often, sunshine. In any given day, the temperature can shift up to twenty degrees, or even more, which can make it difficult to plan ... More..