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In my unintentional quest to never stick to a career, I've managed to work in a variety of fields, and hopefully these experiences have made me a little wiser and kinder.

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Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans Exposing the unscrupulous practices of the mortgage broker: 28 of 54
After graduating from college, I was eager to work in the financial industry. When I accepted a position as a loan officer at a small mortgage brokerage, I was thrilled. This was the kind of company where the president would show up to happy hour each week, and you could talk to him like you were peers. I also loved the fact... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking Topographical map scales: 5 of 9
When you are planning a trip into the backcountry, a good topographic map is an essential item to bring. However, topo maps come in different scales, so you need to carefully choose the map you print or purchase, because if you choose the wrong scale your map will be more valuable as campfire tinder than as a navigational to... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Image Summer beauty: Overcoming body image issues: 42 of 74
Summer's approach opens the door to lazy Saturdays, backyard cookouts, and long holiday weekends spent with family and friends. However, for many of us, warm weather can also inspire anxiety, as summer activities and temperatures cause us to shed layers of protective clothing and bare our skin to the world. Life is much too ... More..
Relationships & Family > Crisis Support (Other) How using alcohol helps mask true feelings: 4 of 7
Anyone who has ever indulged in an alcoholic beverage knows that drinking changes how you feel and can alter the way you act. People turn to alcohol to reduce anxiety, feel more social, and also to numb their feelings. Additionally, most adults have seen alcohol make someone appear more upset, depressed, or even angry. In al... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness The road to green: How to reduce emissions from your vehicle: 8 of 13
Thanks to global warming and the global economy, temperatures are rising almost as fast as gas prices. We all need to get to work and run errands, but since public transit is not always an option, we have to find other ways to reduce our contribution to pollution and dangerous tailpipe emissions by improving gasoline efficie... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Prom makeup tips: 5 of 8
Preparing for your big night requires a lot of time and effort, and from finding the perfect dress to making sure your dinner reservations are just right, you will be busy for weeks before the event. In all of your prom preparations, don't forget to plan your makeup. Your face is the first thing the world sees, and your smil... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Tips for balancing a busy life: 19 of 30
Albert Einstein once said, "life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving." Trying to manage every important aspect of your life might sometimes make you feel like your bicycle is traveling downhill and the brakes have quit. Balancing your commitments at work and home can be extremely stressful, bu... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Tips for dealing with chronic pain: 6 of 9
When I was 25, I had a pain in my hip that wouldn't go away, and got worse until I could no longer walk more than a few steps at a time. After several medications, cortisone, and longer steroidal treatments, my doctor told me that I would just have to learn how to deal with chronic pain. In the split second before getting to... More..
Travel > United States Getting to and around Sunriver, Oregon: 2 of 3
While a lucky few may be able to fly their private planes directly into the small airport located at Sunriver, most travelers will need to arrange transport from one of the regional airports located nearby. North Bend (OTH) is the closest, half an hour away, but it is only served by Horizon Air and private planes. The next c... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Fertility Issues Effects of drug abuse on sperm production: 2 of 3
There are many reasons to avoid using drugs, but men should especially be concerned with the effects of drug abuse on their fertility. Depending on the drug and the level of use, the negative effects on sperm and sperm production have different intensities and durations. Drug abuse spans abuse of over the counter and prescri... More..