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By 02SmithA 3 comments
Ever been told you need to listen better? Most people have. Even if you haven't it is a good thing to work on improving... more »
By Psalmist4M 7 comments
Everyone at some point needs encouragement. What many people don't realize is those who are doing the encouraging are usually more encouraged than those they extend encouragement to... more »
By parvenue 0 comments
You've seen it on television and in the movies, but you've never dared dream that you too could be living in the Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous too! But it's possible. Follow my handy dandy steps and you too could be living it up in real Film ... more »
By David Kingsbury 0 comments
Let’s be honest, spies are cool. So, if your neighbors let their dog leave disrespectful presents on your lawn, your coworkers snicker at your job description and your wife thinks you’re a slob, make them all wonder if you actually lead a secret ... more »
By ishnupune 6 comments
Have you ever had an itch or scratch inside your nose you felt you just couldn't get to? You nudge and wipe and blow but nothing seems to help? I think this has happened to everyone at least once, so what else is there to do? However wrong and ... more »
By Michael Motta 0 comments
Sometimes I read or hear a word that's used often enough, and I'm suddenly struck with the feeling that it's a word not old fashioned yet, but soon to be considered so. Maybe it resembles other words now considered old fashioned, or maybe it's ... more »
By peterclark13 1 comments
Living in a dangerous neighborhood can make a lot of sense. Rent is cheap, apartments tend to be roomier and there’s a liquor store on every corner. However, these perks come with what economists call “unintended consequences.” Roaming street ... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 0 comments
Sometimes a faux pas can seem like the end of the world; but there are ways to recover. Don't let one mistake ruin your relationship or career. Listed below are some steps you can take to fix an awkward situation... more »
By Michael Motta 1 comments
It dawned on me recently that Pig Latin seems to be a lost art. When I was a kid in the 70s and 80s, while Pig Latin wasn't exactly in vogue, it was still fairly commonly known and used on occasion. Then I realized that real Latin, classical ... more »
By AFrieske 4 comments
As an English major, the badgering and misappropriation of our fine language continuously bothers me. There are plenty of misused words thrown about in the world today, but the misuse of such a basic word as “literally” gets me particularly up ... more »
By Schrlau 0 comments
An obituary is a short story of the persons life you are honoring. Your writing it will honor her & I am sure she would be proud that you dare take this on yourself at this time. There are many articles written on this topic on ehow already ... more »
By Jonathan F. 1 comments
Seppuku—the art of Japanese ritual suicide—is not an easy task. It is elaborately planned and performed, and very often requires an assistant, or kaishakunin. This kaishakunin will actually inflict the death blow, and so his role is of the utmost ... more »
By Lubowski 0 comments
Visiting family and friends at their homes can be tricky. At times, what started out as a friendly visit can put a relationship in jeopardy. Knowing how to behave as a houseguest can make the difference between strengthening the relationship ... more »
By pianistic 6 comments
There is no school for prom night and you may not know what you need to do. Here are some tips on what to expect, and how to be a gentleman... more »
By MrBB 5 comments
I'll admit this article is mostly opinion but I believe the steps in this article can help everyone on here... more »
By Michael Motta 0 comments
I'll long remember a course I took in skepticism, or better yet, scepticism (the prof was an Anglophile) for at least one aspect - the role played in ancient skepticism by convention or custom. Within ancient skepticism via such philosophers as ... more »
By charlesrazo 0 comments
While being skeptical can be a healthy way to avoid getting taken advantage of, being pessimistic - that is, always assuming the worst - can have major negative consequences on your life. Seeing only the negative aspects of any situation can ... more »
By Ang1216Red 2 comments
Still getting carded at 30? It can be frustrating to never be taken seriously on account of everyone thinking you are still in high school. Make sure you can find ways to grin and bear it... more »
By SemperFi 0 comments
Early in the training cycle, every Marine is taught a very specific method of entering a room. The technique is intended to alert the occupant of the room that a visitor has arrived and it offers the visitor the opportunity to introduce him or ... more »
By Audrey M Brown 3 comments
"The Man" can take on many forms. It can be a large company, a creditor, and for me it was recently a financial aid department at a university. But you can fight "the man", whomever he or she may be. Don't be intimidated, ... more »
By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor 0 comments
You should have good manners all the time and a tea party is no different. Follow proper etiquette in the Emily Post-school of dining by being a gracious host and a polite guest. For a tea party, you'll need to know how to navigate a table ... more »
By Anthony Delgado 0 comments
This New Years, be the first one to toast the New Year. Dazzle your friends by using these tips to make your toast memorable and appreciated by all... more »
By MelanieF 0 comments
Queen Elizabeth II was born April 21, 1926. She has reigned in England for 55 years, eight years less than her great-great grandmother, Queen Victoria, who reigned the longest in the history of the British monarchy. Royalty still holds a beloved ... more »
By Linda Vaitkus 0 comments
I've moved more than anyone I've ever met - don't ask why - there simply isn't one clear reason! My dad was a technology gypsy. We moved almost yearly when I was a teen. To date, I've moved 48 times: once internationally; twice cross country, My ... more »
By Jonathan F. 5 comments
Commonly known as hari-kari to foreigners, seppuku is the ancient Japanese tradition of ritual suicide. Reasons to commit seppuku included junshi (killing yourself upon the death of your lord), funshi (to express great indignation), kanshi (to ... more »