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Relationships & Family > The Single Life Women in their 30's: Overcoming fear of being single: 1 of 14
Is it the awkward moments out at the club? The pitying looks from your friends? The endless lonely nights wondering what's wrong with you? The certainty that you're the only one? The heavy weight in your gut that tells you it's always going to be this way? Or the dreaded question from well-meaning relatives: "How is a wo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness What changes are occurring to America's Great Lakes, what is causing the changes and why does it matter?: 1 of 8
As the largest freshwater lakes on Earth, the Great Lakes are an important source of potable water and their size and location, make them major shipping lanes. These factors drew the first European settlers to the area in the 17th century and as population and eventually industry poured into the Great Lakes Basin, the fragile... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies How massage is used as medicine: 1 of 6
Experts, professionals, and patients agree: massage isn't just about pampering yourself. It's about improving and protecting your health.Doctors, hospitals, and medical insurance companies are beginning to recognize massage therapy - a popular treat for relaxation at spas and resorts - as a legitimate treatment and preventat... More..
Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities Who makes a better Captain Kirk: Chris Pine or William Shatner?: 1 of 4
Deciding the better Captain Kirk in the Star Trek franchise isn't as straightforward as debating between Pierce Brosnan or Daniel Craig as the superior James Bond. We can use Ian Fleming's books as a measuring stick by which to judge the better Bond. When it comes to Kirks, however, there is no definitive source with which ... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Teen advice: What you need to know about date rape drugs: 2 of 4
When talking about date rape drugs, the conversation quickly becomes a tongue twister of names and letters: Rohypnol (Roofies), Ketamine (Special K), GHB. Knowing the names, nicknames, chemicals, and histories of these drugs is interesting trivia, but it won't help keep you safe when it matters most. These four facts, however... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) How to get better customer service in the tech world: 1 of 2
When your computer has crashed, your DSL is dead, or your phone is fried, you aren't thinking about quality customer service - you just want the problem fixed, and now! The only thing standing between electronic bliss and you is that herculean gauntlet known as tech support.Tech customer service doesn't have to be torture. ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Why Tarot cards work: 3 of 5
When it comes to tarot cards, the popular understanding often involves a gypsy fortune teller turning over her cards and dramatically predicting a new love, a windfall of cash, or even imminent death. The recipient of the reading is often shocked and puzzled. Why do tarot cards work? How can a pack of cards know the future... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues How negative self-communication can cause low self-esteem: 3 of 4
Low self-esteem is the beginning point of a cycle of negative self-communication that results in life choices that only further damage self-esteem. Many sufferers of low self-esteem or depression speak to themselves in ways that border on abusive. Often that same person would never tolerate a stranger speaking to another in... More..