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I am a reader. I love to read modern fiction, as well as the classics. I've come to see the skill in crafting a short story, and Stuart Dybek is one of my favorite writers for that very reason.

I am political. When I was in college, a friend convinced me to

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Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Bad reasons for quitting your job: 2 of 66
Quitting your job is something that many contemplate from time to time. Yet is it always wise? When your boss is impossible, your coworkers stab you in the back, the raise isn't coming through due to budget cuts, or your vacation time was denied due to scheduling, the grass often looks greener on the other side. Most of us fa... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Tips for storing Christmas decorations: 1 of 26
Once Christmas has come and gone, and it's time to store the decorations, there are some tips that can make the process easier. There is a temptation to throw everything into boxes as quickly as possible, and be done with the job. However, the more organized you are now, the easier Christmas decorating will be next year. Stor... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives Should John Edwards continue his campaign for the US presidency or stay home with his wife as she battles cancer?: 1 of 15
When this issue was first debated by the media, I was on the exact opposite side of this debate. I felt that, with all the medical trauma experienced by Elizabeth Edwards, John Edwards's wife, that the Edwards family should rally round and forget about campaigning and focus on her. What changed my mind? Elizabeth Edwards hers... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Get that raise: How to anticipate objections: 1 of 13
Every employee, just like every person, has his or her strengths and weaknesses. When you are trying to get a raise, both of these personality aspects are on the table. The most important thing to keep in mind when anticipating objections from your boss about a raise is to be realistic.Be prepared to offer your boss a list of... More..
Travel > Asia What to visit in Beijing, China: 1 of 12
Beijing is a city on the move. It's reinventing itself at a rapid rate, replacing traditional hutongs (neighborhoods) with high rises. The city is a clash of old and new, with lots of historical sites and street life to keep any visitor happy.In the old days, the city was divided into four sections with the Forbidden City as ... More..
Travel > United States Top five tourist attractions in the USA: 7 of 77
Although there are any number of impressive buildings in the United States, the top five tourist attractions showcase nature at its finest. Each of these top five attractions is part of the National Park Service, open to visitors, and easily accessible from a major US city.Each park, as a tourist attraction, offers a rare loo... More..
Arts & Humanities > Artists & Artwork Byzantine art, artwork and artists: 1 of 10
FIRST BYZANTINE ARTWORKFor centuries, Greco-Roman style was the standard that ruled the known art world. All power, including artistic interpretation, emanated from these two empires. In 313 AD, however, after hundreds of years of religious persecution, the Emperor Constantine finally recognized the Church as the official rel... More..
Jobs & Careers > Starting Out College students, wake up: You need more than a degree to get the job: 1 of 10
There is a practical reason for all those counselors and professors to urge you to get that summer job or intern experience when you are in college: It's called "getting a job." Once you leave your university grounds, the first question you are likely to hear during your job interviews is "What sort of experience do you have?... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Get that raise: Learn patience for your answer: 1 of 10
A quick decision is not always the best decision. This is true particularly when it comes to a boss on the fence about a raise. Your best approach is not to rush your boss into a "no" decision, but rather to give him or her the opportunity to weigh all of the options before deciding.First know that, if you have presented your... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation Art history: Understanding abstract expressionism: 1 of 9
After World War II, there was a profound shift in the world of art. With personal safety in Europe so tenuous, there was a migration of prominent artists (such as Piet Mondrian and Max Ernst) to the United States, most notably to New York City. As a result, in the 1940s and 1950s, for the first time, American artists became i... More..