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Food & Drink > Fast Food What is worse: to eat at McDonald's or to work there?: 2 of 55
Working at McDonald's is definitely not the coveted top of the corporate chain we all long for. But is it better than eating there? If you work some place that gives you a 30 minute lunch break and just happens to be a restaurant, chances are you will eat there a time or two. This means that if you constantly sample their fin... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Understanding real estate bubbles: 1 of 12
When the bubble "pops" is when most people begin to understand a real estate bubble. Don't let this happen to you. The best time to educate yourself about real esate and finance is right now.NO BUBBLE IS FOREVERRemember what the real estate market was like two years ago? Sellers unloading their homes for 200-300% or more than... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes How to use advertising effectively in selling your home: 1 of 9
MAXIMIZE EXPOSURE. The real estate market works just like a silent auction. Buyers look at your home, determine what they are willing to pay, and issue bids that you may accept or reject. This means that the way to sell your home for the best price is to get as many bidders interested as you can.USE ALL AVAILABLE METHODS OF A... More..
Education > Standardized Tests Methods for increasing standardized SAT test scores: 3 of 16
Regardless of your feelings toward the SAT, GRE, MCAT, or other standardized tests, they are a necessary evil. The best scores on these exams are not always earned by the "smartest" students. Rather, score is proportional to drive and the amount of time you spend studying.KEEP YOUR EYE ON YOUR GOALIf your goal is to become a ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Don't get sucked in: How to avoid getting disappointed at tourist magnets: 1 of 5
Don't want to get sucked into a "tourist trap?" Choose your destination wisely and do a little research ahead of time. This will ensure that your vacation money will be well spent on a memorable journey.DO YOUR HOMEWORKReading up on the place you are visiting will help you to decide if this particular destination is right for... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation Tips on saving paper and trees: 5 of 22
Save a tree! Stop junk mail. While junk mail may be a quasi effective means of advertising, its costs too heavily outweigh its benefits to society. Regulation of junk mail needs to be put in place now.RECYCLING IS NOT REDUCING USEWhile most "save paper" campaigns tend to focus on consumer recycling, this is really putting the... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Rats in restaurants: Tips for surviving unsavory sanitation when dining out: 3 of 11
Rats and other pests are difficult to avoid. In restaurants, in homes, in schools...they're everywhere! Sometimes the only thing worse than dining in a restaurant with rats is working in a restaurant with rats, or living in a home with rats. These jumbo rodents can carry infection, spread disease, or attack your pets.CALL AN ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Why can't I be rich?: 16 of 52
You can and if you learn to effectively plan and manage your money, you will. The key to being rich is thinking rich.DON'T SPEND MONEY YOU DON'T HAVEOne of the biggest differences between the rich and poor is that the rich are able to delay their gratification until they have the cash to afford what they aim to purchase. This... More..
Entertainment > Music Business How to find reliable band members: 7 of 20
"Reliable" and "band member" typically should not be used in the same sentence. If, however you're really serious about getting your music out there to be heard, here are a few suggestions.SERIOUS MUSICIANS ATTRACT OTHER SERIOUS MUSICIANSThe best way to attract serious musicians who show up for rehearsal, gigs, and recording ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Who & What is Helium How can Helium increase their revenue and our profit?: 2 of 5
Content, content, content! While many internet sites can direct traffic their way, the ultimate test of a great website is the quality of its content. The sites that continue to pique public interest like Wikipedia tend to be heavy on content and light on propaganda. This means that you can actually go to the website and lear... More..