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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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Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Going to prom without a date: 6 of 6
Maybe your parents needed a date at their proms, but a lot of things have changed since then, and no one has to have a date for a spectacular prom night. There are a lot of reasons to go sans date. It doesn't matter if your family doesn't allow dating, or if you just think that going with a group of friends is more fun than ... More..
Business > Staffing Issues How to conduct a winning interview in a short period of time: 3 of 3
Even though your hard work and skill have boosted you to be a top manager in medical or technological device manufacturing, when it comes to recruiting new talent for your department or organization, you are still on your own. Smaller companies often do not have a human resources department to assist in the hiring process, p... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness How to prevent illness in the workplace: 3 of 3
How often have you been stuck in the elevator with a coughing co-worker? Have you caught someone leaving the restroom without washing his or her hands? While its understandable that many people cannot take time off for being sick, and we have to accept that other people just don't understand the importance of hygiene, you ca... More..
Education > Secondary School (Other) Hot prom themes in 2008: 3 of 3
Sometimes it seems like the same themes are recycled and reused over and over again. "Under the Sea," "an Evening in Paris," or "the Enchanted Castle" are familiar to anyone who has ever attended a dance. The prom committee has an important task of deciding what theme their school will have for Prom 2008, and they need it to... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism Stomach and intestinal problems from alcohol abuse: 2 of 2
When most people think about problems associated with alcohol abuse, they think about the strain alcoholism puts on family relationships, the likelihood for an alcoholic to engage in risky behaviors, such as driving while intoxicated, and diseases of the liver. However, alcohol abuse can lead to severe injury of the digestiv... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) How music can help plant growth: 2 of 2
While countless students have subjected a variety of houseplants and vegetables to various types of music in grade school science fairs across the nation, the explanation for plant response to sound is not whether beans prefer Mozart to Linkin Park. A property of living things is that they respond to stimuli. A newborn infan... More..
Education > College Life How to recover from spring break: 2 of 2
So, you've survived your spring break, and it's time to get back to your very serious campus life. However in your week long binge on tequila and UV rays, you've managed to do some damage to your body, your brain, and your bank account. It's time to get things in order so that you can make the most of your tuition dollars be... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking Vegan friendly hiking shoes: 2 of 2
Vegan shoes are getting much easier to find as consumers demand more high-tech materials in their footwear. Maybe the trend toward vegan-shoes isn't exactly based on animal-friendly values, but lightweight, water-resistant synthetic fabrics are making shoe buying much easier for vegans. Here, we've listed some of the best ve... More..