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I am a teacher in England. Sidney Sheldon is my all time favourite author, his books have the power to keep you guessing from start to finish. Go on treat yourself and read one ...

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A day at the beach: 3 of 201

Golden grains of sand,Slipping through swollen fingers.Emerald eyes radiate joyAs the memory of youth lingers.Salt mixed in the sea breezeDances on his tongue.Here, on the beachThis is where he belongs.His carers stand back,Uniforms pristine white,Casually watching on,Giggling about last night,"Arthur remember me?"Calls a voi... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Ways to help neighbors who might be struggling financially (without insulting them): 2 of 72

How do you help neighbors who are struggling financially? Rushing into help neighbors who appear to be struggling financially could lead to an embarrassing situation on both sides. They could become offended and find it hard to speak to you again. People don't always react in the way anticipated. We all know how difficult it ... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Quick and easy pick-me-ups: 1 of 19

Feeling the need to scream? Or do you feel lethargic and in need of an energy boost? Here are some ideas that are quick and easy pick-me-ups.1. Speak aloud, pray or meditateIf you are feeling lost or your mind is full of a thousand thoughts then pray and talk about the things that are worrying you. If you're not a believer th... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) How do you explain an athlete's taking drugs to your kids?: 7 of 74

Athletes are our children's heroes. From them, they gain a sense of national pride as their idols race to break records and win medals. Sport-lovers in schools all over the world yearn to be like them who prove that hard work, dedication and determination brings success. But what if it all goes wrong? What if one day the star... More..
Health & Fitness > Mental Illness How to tell if someone is suicidal: 1 of 10

Suicide is one of the greatest tragedies. A person appears to be happy on the surface, when suddenly out of the blue a community is shocked hearing he or she has taken her life. In my town it has happened on more than one occasion. It is only later when remarks such as "He was in debt" or "He broke up with his wife." that it... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Bizarre celebrity behavior: Is it real or staged?: 3 of 22

I believe extreme celebrity behavior, in most cases, to be real as the repercussions to this behavior can be rather serious. Paris Hilton, for example, endured prison. Stars like George Michael, Boy George and Naomi Campbell had to do community service. When the celebrity has more to lose than to gain, a criminal record can h... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Should a manager date an employee?: 4 of 27

Who hasn't dreamt of romance and dating a boss or an employee? The romance novels promise wonderful results and it is an exciting fantasy for many people. However in reality the outcome could be a very different story.Dating an employee could lead to total crash and burnout. There are several reasons why what seems like innoc... More..
Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters 10 Ways to build a resume you are proud of: 7 of 46

A resume is your opportunity to shine. Below are 10 steps to help you stand out from the crowd and improve your job potential.1. Give the employer what they want.Before writing your resume read the kind of skills required and note how it applies to you.2. Watch the length and avoid the yawn factor It should be no more than 2 ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Baby shower ideas: 7 of 43

A baby shower is a wonderful opportunity to show mama-to-be that you care. It is organized usually by friends or relatives. Think about the kind of person the new mom is, is she the type that would like a surprise? Would she like to be informed? The advantage of letting the new mom know is that you know you won't accidentally... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression How depression affects your daily routine: 1 of 6

Depression permeates throughout everything in your life, affecting your daily routine. It can't be slipped into a box and locked away when required. It is like a heavy weight pressing inside of you and life seems to be a world of grey rather than one of hope and colour. All the everyday tasks that were once so easy, seem like... More..