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Born and raised in Las Vegas, NV, I cut my teeth taking a ton of right and wrong turns during three separate stints in college (the third culminating in earning my Bachelor's of Arts from the University of Washington), nearly a decade as a project office

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Autos > Fuel Economy How to save on gas without buying a hybrid vehicle: 2 of 77

You don't need a hybrid car to save money and save gas. Whether you drive a relative fuel efficient car or a gas guzzler, the following tips can help you save gas and save money on gas without resorting to buying an expensive hybrid vehicle. - Don't bother topping off the tank at the gas station. Common sense indicates that,...
Politics, News & Issues > Economic News Financial crisis: There's plenty of blame to go around: 2 of 50

There's plenty of blame to go around for our current economic crisis. More Americans are responsible for it than you would think: - The Savings & Loan Industry: They forgot their purpose and suddenly focused on turning the biggest profit possible in the now. Their lobbying interests helped deregulate the Savings & Lo...
Food & Drink > Coffee Which is the better choice: Coffee or tea?: 1 of 22

Most individuals seeking a morning boost opt for coffee. But tea provides far more positive effects than coffee, in many cases providing the same boost as coffee's caffeine, plus more. Here are the benefits of drinking tea rather than coffee: - Tea leaves can be reused to produce several cups. You can use a tea bag to make a...
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to manage post-holiday debt: 2 of 36

As Christmas shopping makes up the majority of retail revenue in a year, it also makes up most consumer credit card debt. Many consumers spend much of the year trying to pay it off... only to run up new bills during the next holiday season, in time to begin the cycle again next year. In managing your post-holiday debt this y...
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Guest worker program: The solution to the immigration issue?: 1 of 15

A guest worker program can legally facilitate more workers from outside the United States. Outside workers from Mexico and other Latin American countries south of the border may not necessarily want to emigrate to the U.S. Some may not have the ability to do so. This would allow such workers to enter the U.S. and work as gue...
Education > Alternative Education (Other) Educating oneself on any subject: 1 of 14

Learning does not require presence in an institution or even an instructor. In fact, smart people continue learning on their own well after their school years end, regardless of the level of education. We learn far more from our real life experiences than we'll learn from school, and you can learn how to do anything provided...
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Why the Electoral College rules US presidential elections: 1 of 13

The President of the United States isn't elected by a direct majority of the popular vote like all other offices, but by an 18th Century creation called the Electoral College. Not a school but a system of consolidating votes, the Electoral College allocates a given number of votes to each state, based on each state's number ...
Personal Finance > Loan Basics Lending tips to get you the best loan: 1 of 12

Maximizing your chances at scoring a great loan, with low interest and friendly repayment terms, is like an athlete training for a major sporting event: it takes time, preparation and effort. Get your credit history in shape by doing the following: - Do the obvious thing: Pay all your bills on time and pay no less than the m...
Jobs & Careers > Health & Sciences Jobs How to become a meteorologist: 1 of 11

Being a Meteorologist isn't just about being the weatherman on your 11 o'clock news. Meteorologists research weather phenomena, air pollution and attempt to forecast the weather. The information and predictions you get from the weatherman was previously researched and determined by professional Meteorologists. Like becoming ...
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management Finding that work-life balance: 3 of 32

Salaried 50-60 hour weeks and 12 hour days are more frequent in the office, cutting into our lives. Many of us work to facilitate the rest of our lives, but we're getting less and less time to live life. We also don't want to damage our careers by eschewing work and coming across as flaky. How do you succeed at work while ma...