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Barbara McCutcheon began her career path in Drafting and Design, and added Geographical Information Systems (GIS) during the 90's. In addition she has worked in child care, housekeeping, and kitchens. She earned a BA in Organizational Management from Eastern

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Education > Homework & Testing Tips for getting homework done without a fight: 1 of 11
Occasional homework overload is not necessarily a problem. However if a child experiences frequent homework overload, or regularly has difficulty completing some or all homework assignments, it's time to step in, determine the problem and come up with a solution.The first thing to keep in mind is that, for some students, scho... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid Where to get free online first aid training: 1 of 9
What can you do if you want to learn First Aid and CPR, but don't have the time or money to sit through a full day traditional class? As long as you don't need a recognized and approved certification, you can take a free online course. As with anything, the quality of these programs varies. This article presents an evaluation... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Creative living room arrangements: 1 of 9
The most important thing to consider regarding living room arrangements is the room's primary use. Today's living rooms are no longer just the formal setting where only important visitors are entertained. They also provide families with a place to relax after a day of work or study. Therefore a living room's interior design d... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to begin a novel, and have the motivation to finish it: 1 of 6
Beginning a novel is the easy part. All it takes is setting an idea out in words. This can be on paper, or in a computer file. Nor does your idea need to be a story in itself. It could be just a character sketch, or maybe a particular location you think you would enjoy writing about.The next thing you need is an end. Having a... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Email scams and exploitation: 3 of 16
The recent economic downturn appears to have spiked a huge increase in e-mail and online scams. It's not surprising. After all, as more people become desperate for money, the scammers' target markets grow. Here are a few I recently encountered.Looking for a job recently, I checked Craigs List and saw what appeared to be a won... More..
Computers & Technology > VCRs, DVD Players & Recorders Transferring movies from VHS to DVD: 1 of 5
There are several reasons for wanting to transfer movies from VHS format to DVD. DVD's require less space to store, hold up longer, and don't lose quality when they are duplicated. Add these factors to the declining availability of VHS players, and one wonders why everyone isn't rushing to transfer their VHS movies to DVD's.U... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design Where to find free web hosting: 3 of 13
Their Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch. This goes for web hosting as well. The "free" personal web space that your internet service provider (ISP) permits you is paid for by your monthly bill. Some companies claim to offer free web hosting, but only if you register your domain through their company. Webhosts that don't req... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid How to obtain first aid certification: 3 of 9
If someone were to be injured or suddenly become sick, would you know what to do? Certainly most people know to call 911 or the local emergency number, but can you do more?While most first aid is "common sense" help, there are many treatments that have changed through the years as we learn more about what works and what doesn... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips Forum basics: 1 of 3
Basic Posting Tips for Blogs and ForumsWith the proliferation of message boards (forums) and web logs (blogs) anyone can easily voice their opinion on any subject to the entire world. Unfortunately most do not do so effectively. Some of this has to do with basic writing skills, such as spelling, punctuation, and grammar, but ... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design Is making a website right for you?: 3 of 7
Many people think that having a website is just what they need for their organization. However there are some things to consider before jumping into the sometimes deep and tricky waters of the Internet.Before you jump on the "Let's have a WebSite!" bandwagon, you should know who your Target Audience is, and the Web Management... More..