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I am a marketing coordinator for a land design firm but have worked as everything from a pipe-fitter on a submarine to an historic district tour guide. As a freelance online writer, I have numerous articles published on Helium, AssociatedContent, Triond and

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Health & Fitness > Drug Legislation & Safety Take aspirin daily?: 2 of 20

For many people, an aspirin a day is part of the plan to reduce their chances of having a heart attack or stroke. In 1989, the landmark Physicians' Health Study I showed that 325 mg. of aspirin taken every other day reduced the incidence of first heart attacks in men by 44%. Since then, physicians have been routinely prescri...
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Superfoods to include in your diet: 1 of 9

What exactly is a 'superfood'? According to nutritionist, Penny Kris-Etherton, Professor at Penn State's Department of Nutritional Sciences, superfoods are those "that have a high nutrient density or contains bioactive components with proven health benefits." For the lay person this translates into foods that have more punch...
Personal Finance > Stock Market Top 5 investment books: 1 of 8

With President Obama's stimulus package about to be approved, the financial markets are poised to respond to the billions of dollars that will soon be released into the economy. Presented here are a few of the best books on investment strategies available that are designed to get investors, large and small, through the tough...
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology Health benefits of sexual activity: 1 of 7

Doctors and fitness experts say that in order to maintain good health a person needs to eat a diet low in sugar and saturated fats, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep. What should be added to the list of healthy 'to dos' is have sex regularly and often. According to medical research, having sex on average two to three ...
Relationships & Family > Ancestry & Genealogy How to use the Family History Library System for genealogy: 1 of 4

Documenting our family's history and the connections between the generations is one of the most popular pastimes. Luckily for the amateur and the professional genealogists as well, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), popularly known as the Mormons, has developed a records depository that spans hundreds of ...
Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery Product reviews: Teakettles: 4 of 15

After decades of being rated second in the hot drink department, tea is becoming popular again. The healthful properties of tea and the availability of more flavors and types of tea have worked together to increase its market share over the past few years. With this resurgence, the debate about the process of making tea has ...
Law & Justice > Lawyers & Legal Advice Legal information: Trucking law: Truth in Leasing: 2 of 6

Business owners strive to be successful and they work hard to make an honest profit. Trucking owner-operators are no exception. Sometimes, however, despite their best efforts to protect their business and make a living, problems arise with the lease with their carrier. The most common problems experienced by owner-operators ...
Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving Vegetarian Thanksgiving menu ideas: 2 of 6

For many American families, Thanksgiving is the biggest gathering day of the year. It is certainly the biggest food holiday. Thanksgiving Day presents the opportunity to catch up with one another, take stock of the previous year, and of course, eat until we are ready to burst. Although, the traditional star of the Thanksgivi...
Food & Drink > Coffee Product reviews: Keurig Premium Coffee System: 2 of 6

As the lone coffee drinker in my household, I found that I was relegated to either regularly wasting as much as half a pot of brewed coffee or going the instant route. Neither of these options held much appeal for me so when my 12-cup coffee maker went kaput, I went in search of an alternative. The Keurig single-cup brewer w...
Home & Garden > Home Interior Color your life a little greener: 10 of 22

Updating your living space with a fresh coat of paint is a quick and easy way to add new interest to your home. But with today's concerns about the environment, the decision for updating wall color is no longer limited to color choice. The problems with indoor air quality, which the EPA reports as being up to three times as ...