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Personal Finance > Credit Cards Student credit cards: Taking the plunge: 1 of 32
You're off and running, in college, getting ready to enter into the wonderful world of adulthood, where the financially responsible reign supreme, and having a clean credit rating is necessary.And then it hits you: You don't have good credit, because you don't have any credit! Feel those beads of sweat starting to form? Don't... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Tips & Tricks A clever way to earn a 'free' membership to RuneScape: 1 of 28
Is it really free?I've been a member of Runescape for about two years now, and I'm still shocked at the number of people who believe that they can receive a "free" membership.Here's the deal: It Is Not True.Yes, I know. You can sign up on pay-per-click sites, like Helium. You can post a couple of articles, and watch as the ea... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) Child safety on the Internet: Tips to help parents keep kids safe: 2 of 18
Kids and the InternetWe've all heard the horror stories, about kids and the internet. It's a hunting ground for pedophiles. There's all sorts of horrible language, explicit material, and god only knows what else, just hiding out there in cyber space waiting to target unsuspecting kids.So how does the average parent figure out... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should teens have sex education in schools?: 55 of 139
I remember my first day of sex education classes. My embarrassed classmates were squirming in their seats, making crude jokes to break the tension. The teacher was trying to keep order, and discuss a delicate topic with a room full of awkward kids.We were young people, who many adults viewed as being totally unaware of all th... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Tips & Tricks An introduction to Runescape: 8 of 20
Ah, Runescape. A game that has been very near and dear to my heart, for about 2 years now.How clearly I remember my first few minutes as a new player, walking around Tutorial Island because I couldn't find the "Run" button. Amazed at all the different skills that I could learn. Trying to smith a bronze dagger, or catch shrimp... More..
Personal Finance > Loan Basics Online payday loans: An overview: 4 of 10
Overview of Online Payday LoansFor those who find themselves broke, stuck between paycheques, and faced with an emergency situation or unexpected expense, an online payday loan might be the solution to their problem.The concept of the payday advance, or short-term loan, has been around for many years, and has been growing ste... More..
Education > High School Humanities How Internet communication destroys writing standards among teens: 23 of 47
I play an online game called Runescape. It's very interactive, giving you the chance to play and chat with people all around the world. Most of the players are anywhere from 10 to 17 years old, but there are a fair number of 20-somethings (and even a few in their 30's and 40's).I've learned a whole new language while playing ... More..
Autos > Classic Cars Classic car reviews: 1964 Pontiac GTO: 1 of 1
1964 Pontiac GTOThe Pontiac GTO is heralded as being the first true muscle car, and is certainly one of the most famous high performance vehicles in muscle car history. Named after the notorious Ferrari 250 GTO, the name is actually an acronym for Gran Turismo Omologato.At the time, most performance vehicles were styled aroun... More..
Health & Fitness > Asthma Asthma: Symptoms and treatment: 12 of 18
Asthma is the most common chronic illness, especially in children. Approximately 20 million people in the US have been diagnosed with Asthma, 16 million of those being young people.Asthma is defined as being an inflammatory disorder of the bronchial tubes. During an asthmatic episode, the bronchial tubes become inflamed, rest... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Bathrooms: 37 of 52
Lessons Learned in the BathroomLast weekend, I had to go to my uncles house for Easter Dinner. I always dread going there, because his wife and I just don't get along.It was with a very heavy heart that I drug myself away from an enthralling computer game to start getting ready to leave.Step One - Find something suitable to w... More..