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I've spent about an hour trying to write something clever in this space and the end result has been absolutely nothing.

There's no way I'm just going to write the same old stuff. You know: that I'm 38 years old, a high school English teacher for 10 years,

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Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game reviews: Puzzle Hero: 1 of 24
After killing off enormous garden pests and believing she has completed her work for the day, our scantily clad puzzle hero, while taking lunch to her father, discovers her brother has been kidnapped by an evil sorcerer and his army of darkness. In order to get him back, she must challenge and defeat members of the sorcerer's... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Five mistakes to avoid when raising cash quickly: 2 of 34
Avoiding these five mistakes when raising cash quickly can prevent a financial disaster.PREDATORY LOANSLending institutions prey on high risk borrowers because the lender can charge higher interest rates. The unethical marketing of interest only, negative amortization and option arm loans to sub-prime borrowers uncovered the ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Decorate your front door for the holidays: 2 of 34
Your front door is the first impression visitors get as they enter your home. Make them feel more comfortable with these holiday changes.HANG A WREATHWreaths symbolize growth and everlasting life and have been a decorative sign of Christmas for hundreds of years. Its circular shape represents the unending circle of life. In C... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Everyday time-saving solutions: 5 of 51
Every human being has 24 hours per day. Some pass those hours inefficiently moving from one incomplete task to another, spending too little time with loved ones, investing too little time in physical and mental self-improvement, and treading water financially. Whereas others move efficiently from task to task, enjoy fulfillin... More..
Personal Finance > Real Estate 2008: When to invest in real estate again: 2 of 20
Before investing, keep in mind the ultimate goal: buy low and sell high. In order to sell high, demand must outstrip supply; in order to buy low, supply must outstrip demand. Sounds easy, doesn't it? It is until emotions get in the way. Successful real estate investors rely on fundemental market indicators, not emotions such ... More..
Personal Finance > Investing Basics Five boring investments for 2008: 1 of 10
Getting rich: boring; being rich: fun. Boring investors tithe to themselves first, diversify their stock holdings, diversify their assets, and balance their portfolio twice a year. Boring investors do not allow emotions to dictate actions. They shy away from "exciting" stocks and look beyond flashy headlines. While your frien... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Tips for becoming a successful share trader: 1 of 9
Three prevalent myths exist about the stock market: 1) the only way to make money in the market is to be a long-term investor; 2) To win at investing, you must master all the facts and figures; and 3) you always need to be right.Successful traders know differently: 1) they understand short-term investing can lead to large pro... More..
Sports & Recreation > Basketball Players NBA player profile: Wilt Chamberlain: 1 of 9
"The first time I guarded Wilt," remarks Bob Ferry, "I stood behind him and he was so wide that I couldn't see the rest of the game." (TALL TALES by Terry Pluto, 236). Johnny Kerr claims, "Once Wilt got upset with me and dunked the ball so hard it went through the rim with such force that it broke my toe as it hit the floor."... More..
Sports & Recreation > Basketball (Other) How television has changed the game of basketball: 1 of 9
Every Saturday I heard my favorite song: "You'll see the best in basketball when you watch the NBA, when you watch the NBA on CBS." Every time it played my heart rate accelerated and my basketball glands secreted. It was time for the NBA game of the week.MODERN TV COVERAGEIt's hard to imagine getting excited over a televised ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Reclaim the holidays: 8 of 70
Don't let seasonal madness overcome you. Create truly meaningful memories for you and your family this holiday season. IDENTIFY WHAT YOU WANT Most people don't get what they want because they don't know what they want. Identify what you truly want this holiday season. Be specific. Don't just wish for quality time with your fa... More..