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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Losing a loved one

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I always respected my father. There were four children and we lived in a small townhouse. My mother stayed at home while we were growing up, because Dad insisted that she did. Even when he lost his job as a Bus Driver due to a cataract in his eye, he insisted she stay home. I remember him working at gas stations to make ends ... More..

Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Is there life after domestic violence?

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Each morning when you wake up and can see the sunlight or feel the warmth of the sun or the chill from a frost tells you there is life in any situation. Even during my bout of 20 years of domestic violence, I felt I had a life. No, it was not the one that I had planned or ever dreamed of having, but it was "life". I was not r... More..

Jobs & Careers > Employers Worst companies to work for

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Having worked in various fields, I have found the non-profit industry to be the least rewarding. I worked for a large non-profit organization as a Sales Supervisor for several months. Their proceeds go directly to employing handicapped persons. You were expected to perform the exact same duties as the Store Manager and Assist... More..

Jobs & Careers > Employment Law Facing age discrimination in the workplace

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My skills include Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio and Power Point. Management of inventory in a factory. Purchasing of commodities for commercial air conditioning and relays. Cashiering, daily sales reports. stocking floors, general administrative work and an extremely fast learner. These skills are nothing to b... More..

Personal Finance > Auto Insurance Comparing Virginia auto insurance online

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Looking for auto insurance was one of the most disliked things to do. Calling insurance companies, providing the exact same information to each one and waiting by the phone for a return call. Many times you would have to visit the office and sign paperwork or make payments.The Internet has made this so much easier now. Contac... More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections on real life heroes

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Carl was my first cousin and someone I looked up to. He was confident, silly, and someone you respected. With Carl in my life, I will never have to doubt that someone ever loved me. He gave "warm" hugs and always put a smile on your face. On August 20, 2005 his wife notified me that he had been killed while in Iraq. Carl had ... More..

Business > Office Advantages of going paperless

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Wouldn't it be nice to go completely paperless in your office? You would not require as much space for storing files. That corner where the file cabinet once sat could now hold a table with a combination of a printer/scanner/fax and possibly a plant. The closet that held boxes of pictures from when you were a child could now ... More..

Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Symptoms and treatment of anxiety

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The best definition I have found for Anxiety is an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physiological signs (as sweating, tension, and increased pulse).This definition seems to quite simple and we all suffer some level of anxiety in our lifetime. Anxiety can be good in some cases as it will... More..

Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Domestic violence: Bruised underneath the skin

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A door slams and you jump. Your son walks up behind you to give you a hug and you scream. There is an argument going on just 20 feet away and you can feel yourself starting to hyperventilate. You wake up crying, only to realize it was just a dream now. Last night you were in the middle of a board game and could feel panic jus... More..

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