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Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Tips for budgeting when income doesn't meet expenses: 2 of 14
When your income doesn't meet your expenses, you have three options. The first is to increase your income (something that is much more easily said than done). The second option is to simply allow your debt to build - not a good route to take. This brings us to the third option, managing your expenditures so that you can brin... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Sonic and the Secret Rings (WII): 2 of 14
At the point in the prologue of Sonic and the Secret Rings where the genie says, "Oh, please, someone tell me this isn't really happening...," you might find yourself thinking the same thing. Sonic the Hedgehog, Sega's failsafe video game icon with super speed and attitude, has found himself trapped in a storybook world. The... More..
Computers & Technology > Hacking Do movies glorify hacking?: 1 of 7
Hollywood loves a rebel. There are plenty of films about strangers who turn a small town upside-down or criminals like Robin Hood who have a justified cause. Movie characters who shun expectations are usually admired and rewarded for their efforts, and hackers are one of the most recent crop of rebels who are glorified in ci... More..
Entertainment > Movie Remakes & Adaptations Evaluating the book to film adaptation of Lord of the Flies: 1 of 7
Sir William Golding's masterpiece _Lord of the Flies_ has been adapted to film twice - once with his blessing in a 1963 black-and-white film, and then in color in 1990. Neither film manages to capture the taut pacing or ironic significance of the novel. The core story involves a group of school boys who crash-land on a deser... More..
Travel > Bus & Train Travel Tips for traveling by train in Europe: 1 of 7
The train is a great way to get around in Europe. Travelers will find that the European train systems are much more convenient and reliable than, for example, their North America counterparts. The following tips will help ensure a smooth, unforgettable experience: Pack lightly. Remember that you will have to lug your baggage... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My best poetry acceptance: 2 of 13
When I was in high school, I found out that a poem I had written and submitted to a bookstore contest had been chosen as the winner. My prize? Attending an annual local writers' convention. Suddenly I found myself heading out to a hotel near the airport where hundreds of aspiring writers would meet for a weekend of workshops... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Create a sanctuary in your bedroom: 13 of 80
The key to transforming your bedroom from a typical room with a bed into a full-on sanctuary is to make sure that all of your senses are involved and indulged. To make the transformation, try using calming colors, incorporating soft fabrics throughout the room, and bringing elements of the tranquil outdoors inside. These sim... More..
Sports & Recreation > Training & Equipment The purpose of black paint, or "eye black", under athletes' eyes: 3 of 18
Literal sun block. Intimidation. War paint. The black lines that some athletes paint under their eyes just before a game aren't merely for the sake of the look, although that certainly is part of it. This "eye black" actually serves a three-fold purpose, which is why so many athletes take advantage of it. The paint can help ... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) Product reviews: Kraft Easy Mac macaroni and cheese: 2 of 12
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese has been a staple in most kitchens since well before the microwave came into being and revolutionized modern cooking. How do the two come together, you ask? The answer, it turns out, is quite well. Easy Mac is a lazy cook's dream come true. The prep time is minimal, and the result is as close as you... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Book collecting: Rare books: 1 of 6
Rare books aren't just old. They aren't just limited in quantity. For a book to be rare, it must be scarce, coveted, and in decent condition for its age as well. Otherwise, the book will add little value to your library beyond just pure reading material or acting as the occasional paperweight. A book may be hard to find or v... More..