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Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes How to recover from a broken heart: 10 of 177
Hear that little creaking noise inside your rib cage? That's your heart breaking! Throughout the history of human art and literature, there has always been a need to describe and express the feeling of a broken heart. Van Gogh cut off his ear. Oedipus blinded himself and wandered the earth. Although I certainly do not recomme... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism Why America is such a target for terrorism: 3 of 45
Even though Terrorism is a complex and nuanced subject, it can be encapsulated within one Arabic proverb."The enemy of my enemy is also my friend; the friend of my enemy is also my enemy."For Islamic extremists, the United States are a scapegoat for political, economic and social ills. For them, America is a nation of infidel... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology The 10 men a woman should never marry: 2 of 28
Women should truly think hard about the man they marry; he is the prince to their princess and the man that she must commit to for a long time.Of course, that's not to say that "Mr. Right" doesn't have to miss out on some of the qualities of "Mr. Right NOW!". Just pick and choose. Some guys are great to date and certainly wou... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium How to write articles of sustaining value at Helium: 2 of 26
If you want to write articles of sustaining value, you must keep working on them.Since I joined Helium in January of 2007, I have found a great source of writing and creativity. It's an excellent resource to have a team of anonymous writers reading and judging your work.One thing I have noticed is that many of the best Helium... More..
Business > Sales Great things to sell on Ebay: 3 of 36
My favorite way to sell on Ebay is to visit the local thrift stores, find good antiques and vintage items, fix them up and sell them.Now, I understand that for many people, Ebay has become too big for the small business-owner. I believe that Ebay can still be a good option to make a little money for a small operation. You jus... More..
Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans Getting a home loan with lousy credit: 1 of 12
I used to work for a mortgage banker doing pre-qualification for sub-prime loans. I dealt with many people with poor credit scores. There were a few absolute no-nos, however. Here is what I advise you to consider before you apply for a loan:1. YOUR AVERAGE CREDIT SCORE MUST BE ABOVE 630.We outright rejected anyone with scores... More..
Computers & Technology > Identity Theft & Internet Scams Is your trash can a treasure chest for identity thieves?: 2 of 23
Identity thieves need a few pieces of information to perform their nasty deed. Any time your throw away a letter, or piece of your personal information, you face the risk that someone is digging through your trash for access to that information.The key pieces of information that an identity thief needs to operate:1. Social Se... More..
Travel > Destination Guides (Other) Best cities in the world: 3 of 31
Sure, everyone knows about New York, London, Paris, Bombay, Buenos Aires, Toyko, L.A., Rome, and Moscow (whew - say that in one breath), but what about the little towns that aren't known internationally?I submit to you, my list of the Best Cities in the World (that you haven't heard of).- Austin, TX -Of all the places in Texa... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues At what age do you give a child a cell-phone?: 5 of 42
There are a few things to consider when deciding when to give a child a cell phone. 1. RESPONSIBILITYCan you trust your child to do chores? If your child has a responsibility to wash dishes, walk the dog, and clean their room on a regular basis, then most likely they will also be responsible with a cell phone.2. WHY DO THEY N... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Dog and cat owners beware: Pet food recalls: 1 of 8
Recently, Menu Foods of Canada issued a recall of both Cat and Dog food. The list of affected items include hundreds of brands, including many major pet foods. On March 15th, 2007, the US FDA ascertained that certain pet foods were poisoning people's pets, including cats and dogs. The FDA found contaminated vegetable proteins... More..