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Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Constipation: Causes and treatments: 1 of 21
Constipation can be an occasional inconvenience for some folks, while to others it becomes a constant misery. In a healthy individual, our food passes through the digestive tract, where nutrients and water are extracted along the way. This process nourishes our bodies, and produces a compacted waste product. While 'normal' v... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Reviews Restaurant reviews: TGI Friday's: 2 of 10
Ready for some unpretentious fun and good food? TGI Fridays is here to help! From Asheville to Atlanta, TGI Fridays has a scattering of restaurants, but is worth the trip. We often enjoy their specials, but the specials don't always last long enough to go back for, since our nearest one is an hour away. In the last ten years,... More..
Home & Garden > Pet & Pest Problems How to kill fleas in carpet: 1 of 5
Fleas are tiny, but very tough little critters, that can make your pets and family miserable. Even if you have treated your pet, all it takes is for a rabbit, stray cat, or even a rodent to wander through your yard, and it can drop fleas that your pet (or you!) carry in by accident. In your home, they will nest in carpets and... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Home flooring options and installation: 1 of 4
Flooring options for your home today are wider than ever, with many good and not so good features to each. Even the style of home you have may indicate a particular type of flooring to make it feel right. The current products in wood flooring have expanded, more types of stone have come along, and carpet selections seem endle... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Puddles: 35 of 122
I used to splash in gleeful abandon,sparkling raindrops everywhere.I rode my bike through many puddlesthe rain had left for me.Those days are past, and in their placethe quiet contemplationof gazing into the silver puddlesthat reflect the world;that recall my youth, that reveal the beautyof all nature around me. More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History Facts about the abuse case involving Mary Ellen Wilson: 1 of 3
The name Mary Ellen Wilson probably doesn't ring a bell will most folks. But in April of 1874 she was the child who set in motion the people and events that changed America's response to child abuse, and those touched by her went on to create what is now the American Humane Association. She was about 8 years old when she test... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture How to choose the right bed for you: 1 of 3
Innerspring mattresses have been the industry standard for many years, but are now being eclipsed by memory foam mattresses (TempurPedic), baffled water beds, and air mattresses (Sleep Number Bed). The choices are considerable these days; to help determine what will work best for you, we'll need to line up a little more comp... More..
Health & Fitness > Dental Treatment Solutions for sensitive teeth: 1 of 3
There are few things more aggravating or downright painful than sensitive teeth. They can control what we eat, what temperature our food or drink is, even if we smile when it's very cold or windy outside. You are not alone in this, and help is available. Sensitivity varies in the individual, and can often be controlled to a l... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Ten reasons you're sick of sex: 15 of 37
Does the thought of sex make you just plain tired? Do the commercials for sex aids and erection drugs make you want to pitch a brick at your television screen? You are not alone, and there are ten reasons why you may feel this way. The most common reason for sexual fatigue is stress. And these days, stress is getting to most... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography A beginner's guide to taking better photographs: 4 of 9
The first step in progressing from taking snapshots to becoming a photographer is learning to frame your images. This single, basic, totally subjective decision will improve all your photographs regardless of the camera you use or what you are taking photos of. It is the essence of photography, and the view that make your pho... More..