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I was born in Warner Robins, Georgia in February of 1970. My father was in the military so much of my childhood was spent traveling from base to base. Thinking back on that now, perhaps that is where my love for travel and seeing new things came from.

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Style & Beauty > Personal Grooming Does waxing make the hair grow back softer?: 2 of 8
There are almost as many myths and old wives' tales concerning hair and skin care as there are people to perpetuate them. It seems that everyone has their own personal beauty "secret" that has been handed down from generation to generation over the years. But how many of these beauty "secrets" have any merit to them? How many... More..
Business > Entrepreneurship (Other) 2008: Is this a great time to own a franchise business?: 5 of 18
Owning your own business may be the American dream, but it can be a pretty scary one to pursue. Some of the statistics concerning the failure rates of new businesses can be quite daunting even during times of economic prosperity. Add in the prospect of a looming recession, and your heart may begin to pound a little harder. On... More..
Style & Beauty > Shoes A brief history of the worst shoe trends: 6 of 14
I'll be the first to admit that when it comes to shoes, I am extremely picky. The most important quality in a shoe to me is comfort. I was willing to sacrifice comfort for style when I was younger, but that's all changed since I started closing the gap on 40. However, I am not so far gone that I can't appreciate those who are... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Careers: What you wanted to be when you weren't grown-up ...: 14 of 29
How many times were you asked as a child, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" It's one of those questions that adults love to ask children, and we take delight in their myriad of answers. Most of the time, kids respond quickly with replies such as astronaut, school teacher, and president. There will be those who shrug ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game reviews: Dairy Dash: 9 of 17
Help the Smith family save Uncle Bill's farm in this latest release of time management simulation games. This rural spin-off of the popular Diner Dash series of games will keep you busy with such tasks as feeding and watering animals, collecting food products, and weeding the vegetable garden. Keep the animals happy and the g... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Father's Day gift ideas: 42 of 50
When it comes to gift giving, fathers generally fall into two categories. On one hand, you have the dads who love everything and are thrilled by any gift received. On the flip side, you have the fathers who are almost impossible to buy for. This latter group will still smile and tell you how much they love your present. They'... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game reviews: Xena Sola: 9 of 10
Rating: 2/5The best feature about the tile placement game, Xena Sola, is its musical arrangement. For that, sound designer Alexander Parker should be commended. The opening theme and background music of the game are technical "space" compositions that are catchy without being overwhelming. If there were any other interesting ... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Five easy stress reducers: 10 of 11
We live in a fast-paced world, and stress can sneak up on us at any time. Not only does stress make us feel lousy mentally, but it can take a rough physical toll on the body as well. The anxiety brought about by stress may be a contributing factor for everything from headaches and back pain to cancer and heart problems. Howev... More..