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Jobs & Careers > Health & Sciences Jobs How to decide if nursing is the right job for you: 1 of 21
Nursing is a demanding, but rewarding field offering many ways in which to serve the community and achieve personal growth. Those who choose this field will be required to be dedicated to continuing education and improvement of their skills. They will be expected to show a high level of professionalism and take on highly res... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Ideas for ridding your house of unwanted clutter: 1 of 20
Procrastination is one of the top reasons we don't get rid of unwanted clutter. As long as there is a place to stash the clutter out of sight, we will put off the dreaded task. Some of us will avoid decluttering until it actually becomes a health hazard. There are some ways to motivate ourselves to get the job done: 1. Plan ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The Halloween mystery: 3 of 53
Unexpected Treats This year my mom had decided that my friend Mary and I should take my little brother and sister trick-or-treating with the neighbor kids. "After all," she remarked, "you two are sixth graders and should start to take on some responsibilities. And you're a bit too old to be trick-or-treating yourselves, don'... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Best horse movies: 1 of 15
On the first Saturday of May, horse lovers all across the country, perhaps the world, will be tuned in to watch the Run for the Roses, aka the Kentucky Derby. Since Churchill Downs was first opened in 1875, this track has been the scene of great drama. The race itself may last only three minutes, but for those minutes our he... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Helpful holiday shopping hints: 1 of 15
The thought of dealing with the masses of holiday shoppers, fighting for parking spaces, and trying to maintain one's sanity and focus with all the distractions, pleasant and unpleasant, in the malls can turn even the most thoughtful people into procrastinators. Thus, many of us find ourselves on Christmas Eve doing last min... More..
Education > College Life Things college professors usually hate: 1 of 15
College professors expect students to be serious, responsible, cooperative, and adult in their behavior. High school instructors may have poorly prepared students for college by not expecting high standards. However, college professors do not feel it is their responsibility to remediate students and give them special conside... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) Should you discipline another parent's child?: 3 of 43
If a child is in your care or you see a child doing something harmful to himself or others, you should discipline him. However, there is a right and a wrong way to do this. Never ever should you physically punish another parent's child. A parent should not physically punish their own child either, but definitely never anothe... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Money-saving tips for travelers: 2 of 28
The Web is an abundant source of travel tips and information regarding accommodations, restaurants, entertainment venues, rental cars, air transportation, and anything else you need to know about planning your trip. Air Fares The first thing I would suggest you do to save money on your trip is decide on your dates of travel.... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Economic News Housing industry, subprime loans and mortgage woes: How serious is it?: 2 of 26
The mortgage loan crisis is a mess. Some of the problem can be blamed on mortgagors giving out risky loans to borrowers who can't afford the risks. But there are so many other factors. First, the value of real estate is determined not only by cost of materials, but supply and demand and desirability of location. When the cou... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews What not to do at an interview: 1 of 13
The stress involved in any interview can cause us to a number of stupid things. We may look great, have a really impressive resume, and have great letters of recommendation. But then we open our mouths. Here's my top ten list of things not to do at an interview: 1. Do not discuss what you did not like about your former job o... More..