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Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Should chain restaurants in Connecticut be required to include calories on menus?: 2 of 13
Should the chain restaurant also take your blood pressure to evaluate whether or not they can recommend the daily special? Could we possibly enforce Target to post warning signs on all of their televisions sets that read: "Warning! This television will get channels that you may find offensive". Or maybe put warning labels o... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People How to deal with a boyfriend who has a bad temper: 1 of 6
The more you put into something, the more you should be getting out of it. But unfortunately, in an abusive relationship, the more you put in likely, then the more you will lose. So ask yourself this. "Is my boyfriend's temper affecting my behavior?" If you are altering your behavior to placate him, you have to consider if yo... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating The do's and don'ts of texting in relationships: 4 of 20
Text messaging has become a welcome vehicle for communication in the hectic lives of many. But like anything that makes life easier, texting can quickly become a bad thing. Here are a few do's and don'ts to keep in mind if texting is a part of your relationships.DO text quick short updates if running late, altering plans and ... More..
Pets & Animals > Horses (Other) Experiences with horse whisperers: 3 of 11
The nice vision evoked from the title horse whisperer leant a powerfully romantic appeal to a quiet strong hero in a popular book and movie a few years back. The only problem was the term horse whisperer hasn't done many favors for the image of those it meant to revere. First, it conveys the message that some are just born ab... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: When life fell apart: 20 of 62
My mother's boyfriend slurred his good morning and wanted a hug. He was amusing for the most part and my brother and I humored him so we could laugh at him openly. He was usually wasted enough to believe he was in on the joke and would laugh to show he got it when he clearly didn't. I let him hug me and then pushed him. He th... More..
Computers & Technology > Smartphones & PDA Phones Best iPhone applications: 2 of 6
Top 5 iphone apps for managing your lifeAn iphone isn't just a phone and with over 800 (and constantly growing) downloadable apps available through itunes, more and more when I reach for my phone I am not utilizing the phone at all.iphone apps that are built into your phone, already are sophisticated and designed to make your... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Small business: The importance of strong communication skills: 4 of 11
A small business is a series of personal relationships and therefore great communication is vital for its success. Communication tips for securing good relationships with your clients. 1. Stop selling and listen We have all heard it said before: You have two ears and only one mouth for a reason. You should be listening... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Are parents justified in pressuring their teenage children to get a college education?: 13 of 34
Is a parent justified in pressuring their child to get a college education? The answer is an emphatic yes. First of all, let's look at the word pressure. Pressure is not force. I don't believe an adult should be forced to go down any path, regardless of how young that adult may be. But we are not talking about force, we are t... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography What lessons can we learn from the river?: 7 of 14
Biomimetics is the science of producing technology that mimics nature, brought about because science has long recognized that nature already holds the answers it's members seek. Like building ship hulls by recreating the structure of shark's skin, science is the student and nature is the teacher. But nature is more than a tea... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Developmental Stages Determining when your child is ready for potty training: 18 of 34
Parenting can be like mountain climbing. You can prepare and read all you want, but your perspective changes the minute you are staring over the side of a cliff. Similarly, your perspective can change when staring at the prospect of messing up a human being you brought into the world. Lack of experience finding the best way t... More..