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Business > Marketing Etiquette mistakes at business events: 4 of 6
Business events, both formal and informal, can be a great way to move up in the corporate world. Mistakes at these events, however, can be a great way to sink your ambitious ship, however. Business events are all about acting. There are several fine and delicate lines which have to be walked, without appearing to exert any e... More..
Education > College Life College dorm room etiquette tips: 8 of 11
A little planning, consideration, and communication can go a long way in getting along with new roommates and dorm mates in a college dorm. First, planning and consideration. Living in a communal environment is new to many college students. While there may be several dozen residents on a floor, there is often one bathroom wi... More..
Education > College Life Cheap dorm room furniture ideas: 7 of 9
Most college students arrive at college with no idea just how broke they will spend the next 4 years and no idea just how expensive furniture is, even the small amount of furniture needed to furnish the 12 x 13-foot cubicle they will call home for the next 5 months. With a little planning ahead and some creativity, dorm room... More..
Business > Marketing Hotel negotiating tips for event planners: 6 of 7
Negotiating hotel prices can be tricky, but often can bring huge results for individuals planning events. Let's look at some planning factors before we jump into the actual negotiations.. First of all is timing. If your event is tied to a convention, you unfortunately do not have much say in the matter. If not, here are a fe... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) Libertarians: Why the future looks bright for this growing political party: 10 of 11
The future looks bright for the Libertarian Party for several reasons, which add up to quite a bit of potential momentum. First, there is the general dissatisfaction with a mainstream political system, in which, the two parties drift closer and closer in principles and policies. As elections hinge less on actual proposals an... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders (Other) How to take back America from self-interested politicians: 17 of 18
The beginning of taking back America starts locally. In today's two party system, change will never come from the top down. The nation is simply too large, and has too many Democratic and Republican loyalists, to be taken back at the national level. Although it is an argument that we non-partisans hate to hear, "I didn't wan... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International Politics (Other) Are nations defined as socialist, democratic, or capitalist really what they claim?: 11 of 11
Nations which claim to uphold a certain ideology, often fail to follow through on that, though sometimes it is not the leaders' fault. There are two major reasons we see nations failing to live up to their titles as Capitalist, Socialist and Democratic. First, it is impossible to ever fully fulfill any of these ideologies. F... More..
Sports & Recreation > Watersports (Other) An overview on fouls in water polo: 6 of 6
Water polo is a rough sport, much like hockey (to which it is often compared). Those new to the game may have a hard time understanding why some things are fouls, and some are not. There are three basic types of fouls in water polo. The first are minor fouls. Minor fouls consist of a "free throw," though the term can be dece... More..
Business > Marketing Creative ways to promote and launch new products: 5 of 5
In today's world of technology and instantly available knowledge, a little creativity in a product launch can go a long way in terms of both effectiveness and cost. First, the internet in general, and blogs and social networking sites specifically, can be a huge, very cost effective (free) way to get the word out about a new... More..
Sports & Recreation > Watersports (Other) A look at the skills needed to be successful at water polo: 4 of 4
Several skills, talents, and natural abilities contribute to a strong water polo player. Some are obvious, some are not. Below is a summary of the key attributes needed to be successful in this challenging sport. Lower body strength is probably the number one factor. Water polo players usually play a game which consists of e... More..