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News and Society: Pure Opinion • Published: October 17, 2012
Once upon a time, people were either fertile or infertile. Period. But now there are several assisted-reproduction technologies, and people are either fertile or infertile-with-debate.
Travel and Leisure: City Guides and Information • Published: May 2, 2012
Nice is nice for the beaches of the French Riviera. But let's take a quick tour through some of the other reasons Nice is nice.
Travel and Leisure: City Guides and Information • Published: April 5, 2012
Aix en Provence is almost, not quite, sort of near the french Riviera. But that's good enough for us, because there is plenty to see and do on a short excursion to this historic town.
Business: Career Advice • Published: March 22, 2012
"Get a job!" If those are painful words to your ears, fear not - we have a step-by-step guy to help you avoid such a fate befalling you.
Home Improvement: Energy Efficiency • Published: February 15, 2012
When you first install your solar panels, there are so many "trivial" questions you don't think to ask. Like, what do I do when snow sticks two inches thick on my solar panels. Well, here is your answer.
Business: Networking • Published: February 15, 2012
It is a little off the beaten track, but business meetings can work very well in a bar. Here are some guidelines to make such meetings successful.
Computers and Technology: Mobile Computing • Published: February 15, 2012
Can the iBooks 2 finally do away with dead-tree textbooks in school? Maybe, maybe not. But here are nine reasons why it should.
Business: Interviews • Published: January 26, 2012
In most cases, looks won't be the only factor or even the main factor in a job interview. But a hiring manager's gut instinct about a person and how well they will fit in, how diligently they will perform their duties, how honest they will be - this gut instinct counts big time. And this is where looks comes in.
Travel and Leisure • Published: January 24, 2012
Berlin? London? Tokyo? Ha! North America has better, more bopping party cities than any in the world. Who needs a plane ticket across the ocean, when the parties are all happening right here?
Automotive: Buying Selling Auctions • Published: December 6, 2011
Obviously there are advantages to buying a used car, mostly for price. And there are disadvantages, mostly related to repairs and bragging rights. However, "used" is generally not considered a sales pitch.
Business: Interviews • Published: April 13, 2011
It is the hardest question to answer. It would seem easy enough to talk about oneself, but where do you start? Here is a primer on how to answer that most basic of job interview questions.
Home Improvement: Energy Efficiency • Published: January 14, 2011
If you are new to hot tubs, you might not realize how important it is to cover it up. Covering your spa protects it from anything falling in. And from anything escaping!
Travel and Leisure: Hotels Accommodations • Published: December 17, 2010
There is nothing quite like a vacation villa. Much more private than a motel. Much more spacious than a hotel. More amenities than a bed and breakfast. Only a private island trumps a vacation villa.
Recreation and Sports: Fishing • Published: September 21, 2010
A good pair of polarized sunglasses will make your fishing trip a much more enjoyable experience than if you forget to bring them along. See the fish, not the glare...and from a health perspective, see better with your eyes for years to come. This article explains both why sunglasses are important and why polarization is important.
Home Improvement • Published: August 12, 2010
What's with hot tub cover manufacturers, anyway? Most of them cover their covers with their own logo.
Home and Family • Published: August 3, 2010
For children, the idea of a swimming pool is pretty obvious: jump in and have loads and loads of fun. Splash. Jump.
Reference and Education: Online Education • Published: February 2, 2009
The teaching model has remained mostly unchanged since the 19th century. Some teachers are already breaking the fold and beginning to use new tools at their exposure. Welcome to Learning 2.0.
Arts and Entertainment: Humor • Published: October 22, 2008
Pity the poor telemarketer who calls our house around dinner. Let's listen in and find out just who says what.
Computers and Technology: Data Recovery • Published: October 9, 2008
This article will explain the different types of backup media that are available on the market today. As you may very well know backing up your important files is not only beneficial, but it may save you some headaches in the future.
Home and Family: Babies Toddler • Published: September 12, 2008
Being a single parent is never easy. Even if you have a partner, a newborn cais always be a challenge to adjust to. Either way, you will have to adapt and rely on basic survival skills, requiring you to master the art of multitasking.
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