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I enjoy living in the New York City area where I have lived all of my life. I enjoy reading and writing about health/medicine/fitness. Also, I appreciate small business/home business issues.

My professional experience includes the following industries: Computer/Internet/New

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Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Keeping healthy in the sun: 1 of 7
When we think of sun care we tend to think of the summer. However, it is important to consider sun care during the fall and winter. Until recent years, I had never considered the damage of sun exposure during colder months. I have reviewed different booklets, books, ezines, and websites and I wanted to create a clear, easy t... More..
Jobs & Careers > Starting Out How to choose the right job: 2 of 8

The end of summer is here. No more lazy beach days, great street fairs, or all day mall trips. Now is the time when some of us think about new jobs during the fall season when most human resources/recruiters have returned from their summer vacations. However, it is a good idea to get a head start by sending out your resume, ... More..
Personal Finance > Health Insurance Is short-term medical insurance right for you?: 4 of 12
There are times in life when the unexpected happens such as a car accident, a cancer diagnosis, or a job loss. While each is difficult to handle, the lack of medical insurance can create a situation which is unbearable. By investing in a short term medical insurance product, a prepared individual can manage an unusual event ... More..
Business > Starting a Business Multi-venturing for success: 1 of 3
Starting one business can be exciting and rewarding. Once you have gained the flexibility, control and financial rewards from your initial business you may decide to begin a second business/venture. It may appear easy since you have established a reputation based on your education, employment, passions, and talents. However,... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Strategies for eating healthy at parties: 7 of 17
The fall season is a time when one begins to consider his/her upcoming party plans. It may be the scary Halloween costume party, the family Thanksgiving gathering, or the company Christmas party. Between deciding which party/gathering to attend, arriving at the location in style, and deciding what to wear, the idea of health... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning How to manage your finances when you're between jobs: 2 of 4
Managing your finances when you are between jobs is tough. You have to consider the overall economy, the reason for your unemployment, your skill set, and estimated length of unemployment. The economy is a determining factor since you may apply for unemployment benefits via your state. The estimated time frame is 24 weeks wi... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Living with regrets after losing a loved one: 15 of 28
Today at approximately 9am est. my Aunt RuthElaine died so please accept my apologies for any ramblings. It was strange because I was literally scanning this channel concerning Relationships & Family and I was thinking about general article ideas/subjects such as how to have a family reunion, welcoming a foster child, or lea... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Is it better to live in the city or the country?: 25 of 41
New York City on a sultry, early September evening. There are thousands of people coming from work/school/volunteer activities. Each with a different agenda in mind. Yellow cabs are picking up and dropping off passengers who are too tired to walk or too late for the next appointment. While in the taxicabs, women are wonderin... More..
Food & Drink > Seafood Recipes Recipes: Shrimp fried rice: 17 of 25
It is back to school season and the last thing you want to do is spend extensive time in the kitchen. The following is a quick (under 30 minutes) recipe for shrimp fried rice. Recipe 1: Shrimp fried rice with garlic Ingredients: 1 lb of cleaned, peeled and deveined medium shrimp 1 finely chopped garlic 1 finely chopped onion... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Is owning a pet right for you?: 20 of 29
As a child, our family owned dogs. They protected us while providing daily companionship. However, as an adult, I have not had the same reaction to possible pet ownership. On of the possible reasons may be because I suffer from pet allergies and I realize that I would have to review any benefits versus costs to caring for my... More..