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Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Is it impolite to sell something you received as a gift?: 3 of 10
Is it impolite to sell a gift? Yes it is. By selling a gift you are making a statement that money means more to you then the friendship or sentimental value of the gift. If a person wants to give you something that is of little or no sentimental value they will give you cash or a gift card.A gift should have nothing to do wit... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development Play: Why it's so important to a toddler: 3 of 9
One of the most important aspects of a toddler's life is play time. In play is where toddlers necessary life skills. They learn about imaginative thinking, social workings, as well as social hierarchies. They learn many skills through social play as well as solo play. It is also important for the parents' to observe their tod... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game reviews: Osmos, by Hemisphere Games: 3 of 9

At first glance when I opened up Osmos there was a particular game that quickly popped into my mind, Flow for Playstation 3. The main difference between these two games is the fact that in Flow you are playing a living organism where in Osmos you are playing as a mote. The objective is similar, to become bigger then everyth... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design Flash web design: Dos and don'ts: 1 of 3
Flash can be a great tool in designing a web page. There are definitely some great advantages to sprucing up a web page using flash. One thing to remember when designing a web site is what the site is promoting. If the site is promoting art, the site should be art in and of itself. This is where a site made entirely of flash ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School When are children ready to start doing chores?: 3 of 7
When are children ready to start doing chores? This can vary based on a child's motor skills and understanding. It also varies based on what specific chores you want your children to do. In our household we have five boys; one two year old, two three year olds, a four year old and a five year old. All five of them help out eq... More..
Jobs & Careers > Online Sales & Service Jobs Online resources for web designers: 1 of 2
Go to google.com and type out a search for web design resources. With that you will get millions of results (122,000,000 as of the writing of this article). That is a lot of results to look through to find what will be useful. I have my own personal list of where I like to go when I would like some help if I get stuck on some... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry How to choose engagement rings without diamonds: 1 of 1
How to choose an engagement ring without diamonds An engagement ring is a very important purchase. Many people say that the cost of an engagement ring should be three months salary. However choosing a ring because it is very expensive doesn't necessarily show what your love means to you. The ring should fit her personality, i... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Exploring the possible effects of cell phone radiation on human health: 1 of 1
You're driving down the interstate when your cellphone rings. You reach into the cubby where your phone usually sits and it is not there. The phone continues to ring while you try to listen and find out exactly where the sound is coming from. You realize it's coming from under your seat. You reach down for your phone at the s... More..
Home & Garden > Architecture How to get grants for solar powered installations: 1 of 1
There are several different grants available for using renewable energy solutions. When choosing a grant for solar powered installations there are a few steps to take to make sure you get all appropriate funding allowed. You have to determine what type of installation you want and how much it is going to cost. When you determ... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design Explaining the difference between a URL and a domain: 3 of 3
A web address is broken down into three parts, the protocol eg. http://, the domain name eg. example.com and the directory of the domain in which you want to receive eg. /news. The whole address is the url. A domain is simply the name of the site itself e.g. example.com. In short a domain is what the name servers use to locat... More..