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Business > International Business & Trade Is it safe to continue to import Chinese food products?: 1 of 21
Melamine has recently been in the news for being found in food products coming from China. Why is it there? What is it used for? And what can it possibly do to harm us? These are some of the questions I had recently as I heard the news reports about Baby Milk recalls and more recently Halloween candy in the form of pirate coi... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Websites that pay for writing: 2 of 38
There are a lot of websites offering opportunities to earn money online. Searching through them to find legitimate sites takes time, mostly wasted time. There are a few legitimate sites that offer payment for writing skills. It does take time, effort and knowledge to write these articles but you can earn income from the follo... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Accessories Dog accessories: Halloween costumes for dogs: 2 of 14
It seems like if enough time passes, everything goes to the dogs. Well, Halloween seems to be no different. It too has gone to the dogs and cats. Now you can dress up your animal in his or her own costume for Halloween. Maybe you already dress your pet. Maybe this is a new concept for you. Either way, if you want to get your ... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Clothing Alternative uses for dryer sheets: 1 of 5
Dryer sheets work great softening your laundry. They are also easy to use, just toss one in the dryer and forget it. We are finding that many objects have multiple uses. Dryer sheets are just another one of those things that have multiple uses. While there are many uses for dryer sheets, I have collected my all time five favo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Peyton Manning in the 2007 Super Bowl: 3 of 14
History must have been set with Super Bowl 42. Have two brother quarterbacks ever won back-to-back Super Bowl seasons? My research hasn't found any. The Manning brothers, Payton and Eli, have many similarities both on and off the football field; they are brothers after all.The obvious comparison of size and weight given their... More..
Education > College Life Creative gift ideas for college students: 2 of 9
Your child has entered the ranks of the college freshmen. He or she is moving out of the house and away from home. You'd like to send gentle reminds and thoughtful gifts through out the year. Here is a list of ideas for care packages from home.The Food PackageBetter know as the making friends box! After a month or two of dorm... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Christmas crafts for children: 3 of 13
3D Paper Christmas TreeMaterials needed:1/2 circle shape green paperStaplerTooth pick2 star shapes yellow (paper punch the star if you have a star punch)Metallic pipe cleanerSmall doilyStar stickers or foam shape stickersBegin with the green paper shape. Create a cone with a very little or no opening at the top. Staple the co... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Should children under 10 have coed sleepovers?: 6 of 14
Should children under ten have co-ed sleep over?On one hand, I have to say to each their own. Why get involved. But then, I have young girls and I could be faced with this question. I imagine there is a situation that this would be OK. Possibly relatives like cousins who are visiting, or opposite sex siblings of friends that ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Creative uses for aluminum foil: 4 of 9
In this time of economic stress, it makes sense to find alternative uses for every day items. It is a good thing when you can limit the additional items you need to buy and find multiple uses for items you normally purchase. For some of us, it might be a necessity. Aluminum foil can be found in every kitchen. It seems to be a... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Creative ways to wrap Christmas presents: 9 of 19
I am sure many of you have given or received a present wrapped in comics from the Sunday paper. Or even tin foil has been used in a pinch to wrap a present. Maybe you don't keep a stock of wrapping paper handy. Or possibly you find it a waste of money because wrapping paper can cost as much as the gift itself in some cases an... More..