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Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling Could changing product packaging save the Earth?: 1 of 23
While there is no one thing that can be done to save the earth, there are things that we can do to make improvements and prevent more damage. One of those is changing the way we package our products.By using recyclable, recycled, or biodegradable packaging we can drastically cut down on all forms of pollution, landfills won't... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People Communicating with narcissists: 3 of 25
How you communicate with and to a narcissist depends on what position they have in your company and the subject matter that needs to be conveyed.If you need your narcissist to participate in a project, they will want to know why they should care about it. Try to figure out how their participation will benefit them. Flattery i... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Harry Potter: Theories on what will happen in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: 4 of 30
These are only my pet theories.Harry Will Not Die:Dumbledore's death was nearly traumatic for many people. However, it did serve the plot, and help Harry to grow, and was highly dramatic. I don't think anyone is going to forget that fast. But Harry is different. If Harry were to die, it would ruin the entire series for many o... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Deciding whether to give two weeks notice or not: 11 of 47
When quitting a job, deciding whether to give two weeks notice can be a tough choice. On the one hand it's so much more satisfying to run into the bosses' office yelling "so long, suckers!", and on the other hand your new job may not work out and now you have no chance of coming back.Reasons to give two weeks notice:No guilt-... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Uses for unwanted CDs and books: 9 of 20
Before you set about altering your Cd's and books, make certain that you really don't want it anymore, that your friends really don't want it anymore, and that it has no real monetary value. Now, are you feeling crafty?Lamps:I've seen several TV shows and magazines that have made lamps out of old books. I have not tried this ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Get that raise: The ultimate card - another job offer: 9 of 18
This may be the most effective ploy to get a raise, but it's also the trickiest. Here are some things to keep in mind when using the "I've got another job offer" card.Be sure of your worth:You may think that you're at the top of your game, but how does your company feel about you? There may be reasons that you weren't approve... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Harry Potter: Unresolved plot elements from previous books: 5 of 9
Speculation runs rampant, but no matter how we pick through the first six books, there are some questions left unanswered. Hopefully these will be followed up in book seven, but we won't know for certain until July. Here are the four that I have focused on the most.Is R.A.B. really Regulus Black? Everyone seems to think so, m... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy How to make your own tarot cards: 3 of 5
While there are many types of tarot cards available, designing your own deck can be a meaningful exercise. There are several ways to go about making your own tarot cards, and they are all dependant on varying levels of skill and price.The Artist:If you're particularly adept at drawing or painting, you may want to consider usi... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Get that raise: What to do if the answer is no: 12 of 19
If you've recently been turned down for a raise, your first action should be to find out why, and your second should be to fix it. Do not be abrasive about this! If you're still a bit hurt or angry by your boss' response, wait until you've calmed down and can look at it objectively.Now, approach your boss or whoever is in cha... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Food & Agriculture Effects of the free range chicken movement on environmental awareness: 7 of 11
I was lucky enough to grow up in one of those places that isn't quite suburbia, and isn't quite the country. I grew up surrounded by farms, just close enough that you could smell the manure being spread in the spring. Because of where we lived, my father was able to buy fresh eggs from a local farmer, usually for half the pri... More..