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I live in the United States with a cat, a dog, and some humans who are much inferior to the cat and the dog. I may not be old, but I'm not young anymore, and I really resent that. Other things I resent are loud neighbors, hard-to-open packaging, and people

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Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities Would you want a doctor like House, M.D.?: 2 of 36
House, M.D. - Great Character, Lousy DocFor a Sherlock Holmes fan like me, it's electrifying to watch Dr. House bring some of my favorite sleuth's less-friendly traits (lack of emotion and drug use, to name two) into the modern world. As fascinating a character as House is, however, I would not want to depend on him if I were... More..
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) Giving to charities: An individual responsibility: 1 of 16
You Get the Society You Pay For Only sociopaths and perhaps a handful of talk radio hosts believe in living one-hundred-percent selfishly, refusing to play a part in the wellbeing of the community as a whole. Most people fulfill their responsibility to others by contributing to charitable organizations. Those contributions a... More..
Business > General Management Negative feedback is an opportunity: 1 of 15
In an ideal world, every day would bring you praise for all the big and little things you contribute to your company's success. In the real world, you are content to make it through the day without drawing undue attention to yourself. On some days, however, you do get some attention from your supervisors or colleagues, and no... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Essential money rules to live by: 2 of 28
Getting a handle on your money can seem like fighting a monster with a hundred heads. While it may be true you have many financial responsibilities, numerous accounts to manage, and an ever-increasing number of options available to you, your journey toward financial sanity is achievable with just a few simple rules. Track Wha... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Is it better to do your holiday shopping in stores or online?: 2 of 27
Holiday Shopping is Better Online.Some people enjoy going out to the malls and discount stores and sifting through racks and shelves of merchandise, hunting down deals. For the other ninety percent of us, online shopping usually provides the best holiday shopping experience.Despite the hoopla leading up to Thanksgiving weeken... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture What to consider when buying couches: 4 of 23
What to Consider When Buying Couches People sometimes become stressed when shopping for large items of furniture, but buying a couch should be a cheerful, creative process. You'll be able to find a piece you can be proud of by keeping a few factors in mind. ColorColor choice is one of the first things people think of when ch... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's A guide to reversing New Year's resolutions and avoiding the guilt: 2 of 10
How to Escape from a New Year's ResolutionMaking a New Year's resolution is done in a spirit of hope and optimism. Releasing yourself from a resolution should be done in that same spirit. If you find that one of your resolutions is languishing and probably won't come to fruition, you should enact the following "resolution esc... More..
Business > Office Office Politics: How conflicts get started: 1 of 5
Any time a group of people comes together in a confined space, friction is bound to arise from time to time. Add the stress of work, and it's no surprise that the office is a site of conflict for many people. Beyond the superficial feeling of, "I just don't like this person," what are the real roots of office discord? Misunde... More..
Autos > Buying Cars (Other) Buying cars: The emotions involved: 2 of 9
Wheeling, Dealing, and FeelingsBuying a car can be a complicated and expensive process. Sucessfully navigating the car shopping experience takes more than just cash and time; it takes self-control and mastery over your emotions.If you've been saving for a car and thinking about what you'd like for a long time, you're primary ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) How to set up a creative craft space in your home: 1 of 4
Make Room For Crafting! When you started crafting, you probably bought a few supplies here and there, storing them wherever you had a convenient spot. Now that you've fallen in love with one or more crafts, you'd like to have one area of your house devoted to crafting. How do you make room for your crafting passion, and creat... More..