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Well, I started writing for epinions about 7 or 8 years ago and found that writing was a great way to stimulate my brain. My user name on epinions is oparu1 and my most popular reviews were about greyhound bus lines. The only other thing about me that is

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Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Understanding the different styles of Asian food and restaurants: 2 of 7

Sushi is not Chinese food and orange chicken is not Japanese food. Even though many Sakkio franchises are owned and operated by Chinese people, Teriyaki chicken is a Japanese dish. In the United States, there are so many types of Asian food that it is actually easy to confuse the different types. The fact that some fusion re...
Education > Standardized Tests Improving your GMAT scores: 1 of 2

If you want to get into a good business school or get a PhD in a business field, getting a high score on the GMAT is essential. A "good score" is 90th percentile or above. Depending on the year, that's a score of around 690 or 700 or above. For some programs, the admissions committee will not look at your application if your...
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts Belgian gourmet chocolate: 1 of 2

As a university student, I worked in a Belgian chocolate shop called "Leonidas" in Toronto during Christmas and other busy holiday seasons. If it weren't for that job, I would still be enjoying Hershey bars, thinking that they actually taste good. Now that I cannot afford nice chocolate because I'm a student again, this is t...
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grains & Rice Nutritional values and cooking tips about beans: 1 of 2

Beans are not the sexiest ingredient in the pantry. They have a reputation for creating gas in the intestine and they're not the quickest thing to prepare. For these reasons, many people stay away from this nutritious legume. It's too bad because once you discover the secrets of preparing these fiber protein gems, you might ...
Education > Non-Traditional College Students Foreign students: Why study in the United States?: 1 of 1

The choice to study in the United States can be extremely expensive and in some cases prohibitively expensive for foreign students. Domestic students have the choice of going to a state university, where the tuition is lower for state residents, or going to a private institution, where everyone pays the same high tuition fee...
Style & Beauty > Makeup Are women more attractive without makeup on?: 24 of 41

Is it possible that wearing make-up is what leads to unattractive skin in the first place? As another writer has pointed out, make-up can cause pimples since some of it is oil based. It actually clogs the pores, which are the little holes in your skin that allow your facial skin to "breathe". So perhaps wearing make-up on a ...
Education > Graduate Studies Investing in an MBA: The financial payoff: 2 of 3

There are many "flavors" of MBA's in the United States of varying quality and utility. The choice to invest in an MBA is tough because there are so many choices. Additionally, there's the question of whether the investment will be worth the time off work in addition to the tuition costs. This article is an attempt to suggest...
Food & Drink > Coffee What is the difference between espresso and drip coffee?: 2 of 3

The main difference between espresso and drip coffee is in the way that each drink is made. If you use enough coffee grounds and little enough water in a drip coffee machine, the brew can be almost as strong as an espresso. Other differences are in how fine the coffee grounds are and the taste. From a drinker's point of view...
Education > Distance Learning How to select a distance learning program: 5 of 7

Note: Wikipedia defines distance education as being any kind of course where you don't have to show up in person for a class. For the purposes of this article, I will be talking about internet courses only. Distance learning looks like it's the best of both worlds - education and convenience. You can get a certificate or deg...
Education > College Life Where college students can eat out on the cheap in Boston: 2 of 2

Sometimes the best places to eat out on the cheap in Boston are located in the most expensive places. In this case, Back Bay is a great place to go for cheap eats. Not only are there cheap eats, there are a variety of cheap eats, all within walking distance around the Prudential Tower. Sure, Chinatown has great cheap food bu...