Arts & Humanities > Writing for Success Contests you're better off without

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For contests, there's several things to look at before deciding if it's worth entering.* The prize. If the prize is publication and copies of the magazine or book, then what sort of prize is that? You can actually sell your work somewhere and gain that prize for yourself plus some money to go along with it.* The reputation. H... More..

Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Transitioning from blogs and Internet chat to writing for Helium

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I think the main thing to remember is that your blog and Helium have different audiences. Most blogs are really just personal journals that happen to be public to the world. You're probably writing a blog for yourself or your friends, maybe your family.On Helium, your audience is instantly global.This means that the slang and... More..

Business > Human Resources The benefits of benefits: Why it's a good idea to offer your employees health insurance

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There's a number of reasons it's a good idea to offer health insurance to your employees. Most of them financial.* If you want to get the best employees in the first place, you need to offer health insurance. Few people will take a job without it if they have another option with it.* The same goes for retaining employees. If ... More..

Computers & Technology > Virus Protection & Maintenance How to keep your PC safe when surfing the internet

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There's two simple things I do to help keep my computer safe.* Don't use Microsoft Outlook. I also don't use any local Email reader. I use web-based Email accounts, such as Yahoo or Gmail. I also use one on a Linux server, but I know the average user isn't going to do that. Switch to web mail, then you won't have to worry abo... More..

Business > Sales Selling products with a drop-ship service

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I ventured into the world of drop shipping a year ago. If you're willing to do your research, it's not too difficult to get started. I found it more difficult to make significant money. (That is, enough money to compensate me for my time.)After you've set yourself up as a business, such as with a Doing Business As (DBA) name,... More..

Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Tips for writing the best blog

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It helps to be famous to start with, but assuming you're not, here's some ideas:* Pick a subject that interests you. It can be as general or specific as you like. What sort of blogs and websites do you regularly visit? What do you like discussing with people? A focused blog will have more regular readers than a blog where you... More..

Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals What to consider when you are thinking about a career move

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The decision to switch careers is definitely a personal one. Here's some things to ask yourself.* Am I happy in my current career?It might be that you're happy enough with your career, but having issues with your current job. Is it the job's fault or the career's fault that you're unhappy or bored? Maybe you can find a new jo... More..

Computers & Technology > Software & Web Development What programming language to start with

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Learning a programming language is somewhat like learning a foreign language. Sure, an English-speaker may find learning German easier than learning Mandarin, but what good is knowing German if you have plans to go to China?Start by learning a language in an area that interests you. If you have a blog, start by learning HTML,... More..

Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters How to write a flawless and professional cover letter

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To write the best cover letter you can, I think it's important to read some sample cover letters. Get a feel for how they're written and what they look like. Yours won't be identical, but it should be pretty close to those successful samples.Here are some things that are important:* State the position you're applying for up f... More..

Health & Fitness > Nutrition (Other) On becoming a vegetarian: pros and cons

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I just sort of fell into becoming a vegetarian. I was mostly choosing the non-meat options at the college cafeteria, because those are the ones that looked good to me.But then I did start to think about it. We always had cats when I was a kid. Why do the cats get treated well, but we kill and eat the other animals?I didn't re... More..

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6. How to write a flawless and professional cover letter
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