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Jobs & Careers > Professionalism How to avoid office gossip traps: 11 of 86
According to Wikipedia, "Gossip is idle talk or rumor, especially about the personal or private affairs of others." And while gossip is probably one of the best ways of spreading news, it is generally full of misinterpretations and outright lies. So if most people are aware that this type of conversation is mostly untrue and ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Common Baby Ailments Is circumcising baby boys a good or bad choice?: 4 of 20
Years after Lorena Bobbitt cut off her husbands genitals, the name brings an "ouch" to the lips of almost every man who has heard the story that made headlines back in 1993. Yet the parents of many baby boys elect to "Bobbitt" their precious innocent bundles on a daily basis, hours after birth without anesthesia. Simply put, ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's How to make healthy (and successful) New Year's resolutions: 21 of 89
No matter how fabulous you are, there is always room for improvement. That's why we make New Year's resolutions in the first place: in order to make ourselves better. But, once January second rolls around, most of those promises we've so optimistically made fall by the way side. So how can you make sure that won't happen this... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles How to dress up your kids in style: 4 of 8
Let's face it; buying kids cloths from expensive designer stores isn't the most economic option during these fiscally challenging times. While it might be nice to punctuate your child's wardrobe with brand new items from stylish labels, paying $100 dollars for an outfit your child will grow out of in several months isn't the ... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Is he a shy guy or is he just not interested?: 29 of 50
Sometimes if can be difficult to tell if a guy is too shy to ask you out, or if he's just not interested. But, by performing this simple test, you can find out whether he's slightly withdrawn and afraid to ask you out, or if he's simply not attracted. Here's what to do: Act extremely friendly towards the guy in question the n... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding What you need to know about breastfeeding: 10 of 17
When I was pregnant with my son, I thought anything other than breast milk was as toxic as alcohol in a bottle. The new "f" word around our house was formula. Breastfeeding was best, and that was what I was going to do. In my mind, it was like choosing to eat an apple for a snack, or giving your kid a greasy burger. Who would... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Create a sanctuary in your bedroom: 49 of 80
The bedroom should be a place of tranquility and relaxation away from the rest of the world. But many times, especially with hectic work schedules, kids, and social obligations, the bedroom can feel just as frenzied as the rest of the house. So what can you do to take this room from restless to restful? Here are a few tips on... More..
Entertainment > Musical Instruments Theremin: A very brief introduction: 5 of 7
Have you ever seen a 1950's sci-fi horror flick? Or perhaps a documentary about how previous generations viewed outer space? Then you've probably heard the Theremin: the instrument behind the eerie vibrato that seems so cliche to sci-fi horror of yesteryear.And honestly, the history of the Theremin is just as odd and strange ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health How to remove a tick from a dog: 26 of 35
Ticks can not only be unattractive and somewhat painful for your dog, but also very dangerous. Pets can contract Lyme disease (the most common), Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and even Typhus from these parasites.Therefore it is very important for dog owners check for ticks, even if they are protected with flea and tick collar... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Ridding the Internet of porn: Is it a realistic objective?: 36 of 48
Internet porn is probably the biggest business out there. It's discrete, (you don't have to let anyone in on what you're doing), and a lot of times it's completely free with regular internet access. In fact it's not unusual for a porn site to get a million hits a day. And instead of having the internet promote movies, in the ... More..