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Creative Writing > Essays Reflections: Starbucks: 1 of 32
I happen to live in the Seattle area, where corner coffee stands are abundant, but for some reason Starbucks is the place I end up. When I stop to reflect on why, a few solid reasons confirm my subconscious' ability to automatically point my car in the direction of the nearest one.For many people, holding a steaming cup of St... More..
Health & Fitness > Vision Natural ways to improve your vision: 1 of 9
Imagine driving with the top down, sunshine and wind swirling around your face, and not a care about dried out contacts, or gnat-smudged eyeglasses. As people look for alternatives to high copay costs and expensive eye accoutrements, natural methods to improving vision are becoming popular.According to the Tulsa World, one na... More..
Business > Trade Shows Trade shows: Create an eye-catching booth with little money: 2 of 12
Trade shows are a great way to connect with your end user. When I managed exhibits for a manufacturing company, we used the trade show venue to tell customers about exciting product news. The things that made the most eye-catching impact were neither expensive nor time consuming. After all the usual trade show features were a... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Ideal housewarming gifts: 3 of 16
Moving into a home or apartment can be a time of hope and inspiration, depending on the reason for moving. Families may be up-sizing to accommodate a growing family or maybe the kids have flown the coop and it makes sense to downsize. College graduates are eager to make an independent move or perhaps a family has to relocate ... More..
Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs Long term herbs for the garden: 3 of 11
Herbs lend aromatic infusions to elegant culinary creations and to backyard barbecue delicacies. Whether you are a cook with novice or expert kitchen prowess, long term garden herbs will enhance the flavor of any dish. These hardy herbs stand the test of time, and have wide-ranging capabilities for flavoring favorite dishes.... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture How to buy furniture for small spaces: 6 of 20
Decorating can be a chance to express our imaginations, to figuratively paint a canvas with furniture, design accoutrements and other accessories. When embellishing a small space, frame all other aspects of design with the use of scale. A focus on scale for each design element, will complete a perfect portrait for small space... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Advantages of a recession: 32 of 104
Our financial pocketbooks have all been squeezed shut in the past , whether by changes in economic climate or by a personal lack of financial freedom. We've been here before and know that bulls become bears, milk becomes an option instead of necessity and gas prices become the hot new water-cooler gossip, replacing Idol. So... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion Reflections on the meaning of Easter: 5 of 12
Ahhhh, Easter! What a wonderful time of year. It has a dual meaning for me...a parallelism of sorts. Signs of new life begin to appear, from the budding branches to the moistening of the earth.Last week I saw a man mowing his yard, not that unusual, except that I eagerly look for this particular sign to indicate spring has ar... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) How to make a cigar box purse: 1 of 1
A few years ago while visiting a street fair, I saw numerous stands selling cigar box purses adorned with funky patterns and wooden handles. The price tag was a little steep, so I decided to try my hand at making them at home. It turns out making cigar box purses is fun, inexpensive and very easy. All you need is a cigar box,... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Companies that stand to benefit from the swine flu outbreak: 13 of 20
At a time when consumer's economic insecurities are on heightened alert, the swine flu outbreak stands to increase health insecurities as well. This worldwide concern could mean a boost for businesses in the health sector. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), there are a few things people can do to prevent sprea... More..