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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Strong women

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Her name was Dot. Well, her name was Daisy Minerva Dorothea White but everyone had called her Dot ever since she could remember. She was a tiny woman about 5 feet tall and weighed almost a hundred pounds. She was beautiful in the way of some elderly women after their hair turns snow white and their features soften. The blue ... More..

Relationships & Family > Married Life Marriage and the military

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When one spouse is in the military, it can create unique challenges in a marriage. Deployments mean separation, worry and often create tension. Having been married to a military man for over 20 years, I have learned to appreciate the advantage of having the support of an extended military family. I have also had the opportun... More..

Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Tips for an effective job search

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What if I've been fired before/have a record/didn't complete my education Picture this: Here it is again. That application question that you never know how to answer. You aren't alone. Many job seekers have issues they don't know how to address on an application or in an interview. Hopefully these few tips will help you make... More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Deciding on a career path at my own pace

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What do you want to be when you grow up? Most of us hear this question hundreds of times as children and there are those who have the same answer each time. I wasn't one of those. While my childhood dream of becoming a firewoman/astronaut/dancer/circus acrobat/brain surgeon/photographer has not come true, my resume does look... More..

Relationships & Family > Parents Tribute to mothers

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I have published three of my poems below - to meet word count requirement. Please consider individually. The first poem below is about my grandmother who continues to be an inspiration to all who knew her. I hope a little of her grace is captured in this short poem. Sometimes she danced a jig with me In the living room Or ou... More..

Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Elements of a successful job search

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Questions to ask yourself when job searching Before you even think about applying for a job or going into an interview, there are a few things to understand about yourself and the type of occupations that will be a good fit for you. 1. What am I good at? This is not a question of what tasks you have been able to master, but ... More..

Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Questions job seekers should ask during a job interview

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When you get a call for a job interview excitement and panic battle for your attention. Your focus is on making sure you are ready to answer all the questions the employer is sure to ask and present yourself in the best possible light. This is as it should be. However, there are several things a job seeker should ask the int... More..

Jobs & Careers > Employers Motivating younger employees

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While older employees were often motivated by such things as 'stability', and 'job security', younger workers come from a different generation, have a different work style and mindset. This means that employers cannot rely on the old stand bys to attract and retain younger workers. Our parents and grandparents often worked a... More..

Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) Should our politicians be held to a higher moral standard?

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Politicians - should they be held to a higher moral standard? This is a guaranteed conversation starter in any crowd. Most will agree that individuals who have chosen public life should be held accountable for their decisions. The real challenge comes when you ask the difficult questions. Here are a few examples: Who determi... More..

Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) Autumn arrivals in fashion and beauty

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The 2009 school year will be upon us before we know it and everyone wants to look fabulous in the latest back-to-school fashions. This year will bring some surprising trends. Gold jewelry is making a comeback along with cute tops and skirts in all shades of pink. Get out that baby pink jacket and hot pink mini because even t... More..

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