Bright lights, big city, New York City, an insanely popular tourist spot is famous for many things, including Broadway shows, some of the most recognizable names in Hollywood and delectable eateries. But, what do grades displayed on the walls of the sum 24,000 eateries actually mean? A Cornucopia of Restaurants Whether you are a resident…
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The Most Common Cosmetic Procedures
A little nip and tuck here, a little augmentation there. We all are guilty of wanting to look our best. So, why not know what the most common cosmetic procedures are, along with their respective recovery times? Read further and you just might find ways to achieve your dream look. Changing your Whole Outlook Fame…
Best Beaches to Catch Some Rays
We are less than a week into the 2013 summer season. What does this mean? Soaking up the sun, building sand castles and surfing monstrous waves, of course. Visit these popular beach destinations and you are sure to have fun while spending time in the sun. Kicking Back and Relaxing The Atlantic Ocean can be…
Dating on the Fly: 6 Types to Avoid
Whether through speed dating events, dating Web sites or blind dates, more often than not, it is the dream of the loveless to fall head over heels in love while dating and receive the ultimate reward, marriage. Nonetheless, before many can even get to the last step they must go through the process of weeding out…
3 Hurdles Some Teachers Face
Whether for the sheer love of children or to see the proverbial light bulb go on in a child’s head, professionals choose teaching as a career path for any number of reasons. However, teachers face some very serious challenges that often go unnoticed. Though there are many obstacles teachers are confronted with on a day-to-day…
5 Gadgets that Changed Our Lives, Forever
What do you think about gadgets? Do you like them because they make your life easier or dislike them because they make things more complicated? Whatever your stance on gadgets, the five below gadgets have forever changed the world in which we live. Gadgets are Our Friends 1. Kids of all ages and adult kids…
9 Highly Avoidable Scams
All over the world, many are waiting with bated breath to illegally pad their pockets at the expense of others. Money squandered, shame and regret, scores of people are duped by scam artists; way more than are willing to admit. But, just how do scammers operate? And, what are nine common scams? The answers just might shock you. Reading…
Just a Drink or Two
The Fourth of July and other holidays lend itself to considerable amounts of drinking. It’s expressly written in the Declaration of Independence that everyone is entitled to, “Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” If this is the case, why is “buzzed driving” considered drunk driving? Generating A Lot of Buzz Whether to unwind from a…
4 Ways to Successfully Choose a Lawyer
From personal injury cases, to medical malpractice, to being ripped off, you never know when you’ll find yourself needing the skills and expertise of an attorney. For this very reason, it’s vital to know what to look for when choosing a lawyer. The following can only make this process that much easier. Tipping the Scales…
A Pain in the Bug
The countdown begins, we are just a few short weeks away from the start of summer. What does this mean? Traveling and vacations. But, most of all it may mean spending time away from home in a hotel. While we have seen a rapid influx of bed bugs in recent years, nobody wants to bring these unwanted…
6 Résumé Writing Don’ts
So, you sit down with a ballpoint pen and legal pad in an attempt to carefully craft the perfect résumé; hate it or love it, your résumé is one of the most important documents you ever will compose. Done correctly, it can be an effective marketing tool to help you secure an interview for employment….
3 Veggies for Optimum Health
The Western diet is like no other diet on the planet. We enjoy a surplus of the finest foods available. As foodies across this part of the hemisphere search for new tastes to savor, veggies can be included in this quest. Here are three vegetables that you may enjoy, just the same. Serving Up Veggies…
5 Adult Summer Camps
Beach perfect temperatures and gulping down tall glasses of lemonade, the sweltering days of summer are almost upon us. What does this mean? This is a time for kids and adults alike to pack up and head off to camp. That’s right, adult summer camp is all the rage these days. Letting Loose Traditionally thought…
Social Buzz
From posting special announcements to pictures, can you imagine life without social media platforms such as Pinterest, Tumblr, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram? I can’t either. The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project released results of a study that was completed in the latter part of 2012 about social networking platforms. But, what do findings…
A Pet Peeve
Speak to any pet lover and they’ll tell you they hate when pets die. Common sense may dictate that your pet will only live a short amount of time, while your emotions may say the exact opposite. Be it bird, cat, dog or another animal, nobody said coping with the loss of a pet would be easy. Your pet…
Shopper Savvy: 8 Couponing Tips
If you think applying coupons to your purchase at the grocery store is just a big waste of time, think again. Shoppers saving 90 percent on household items, the TLC show, Extreme Couponing is intriguing. And, who wouldn’t want to tuck away several hundreds of dollars at a time? By using these tips, you can…
Playing Payday Politics
It bares repeating that the current economic state lends itself to many things. With that said, there are no shortage in advertisements claiming to tide you over until payday with a payday loan. And, who doesn’t want to receive cash before their payday? The thought sounds really good, but is it? Strapped for Cash A…
The Adult Bully, Part 2
Have you ever felt as if you were practicing a tightrope act with regard to fitting in at work? In the previous article, The Bully Effect, Part 1, we looked at how bullying effects children. And, many believe that bullying only is reserved for school aged children, however, this couldn’t be farthest from the truth; adult bullying,…
Cracking the Television Code
Dozens of television programs pop-up each season, each with a different rating or parental guideline. But, what do these ratings mean? Whether you have children or not, deciphering these codes are a lot easier than you once may have thought. The Targeted Audience From the most kid-friendly shows as Sesame Street to the most controversial…
Test Your Knowledge
What dessert is associated with the U.S.? Apple pie, that’s exactly right. You undoubtedly studied about states, their origins and about national/state treasures in your elementary school’s History class. But, if you are above a certain age, a lot has changed since then. For example, we now have 50 continental U.S. states, instead of 48….
10 Ways to Keep Cash in Your Pocket
You’re familiar with the saying money doesn’t grow on trees, it doesn’t. It does, however, seem to have a way of leaving way faster than it arrives, sometimes because of basic survival needs such as food, clothing and shelter. And, economists have spoken of inflation for quite some time now. With this in mind, there are…
3 More Reasons to Do It Now!
Tick Tock! Tick Tock! As the days become longer, we inch closer and closer to spring time. We may look forward to being surrounded by the backdrop of trees in full bloom and hearing the harmonizing sound of birds chirping, but undertaking the ritual of cleaning, well, that sometimes can be a different story. And, whether…
The Bully Effect, Part 1
We’ve all heard stories of people being bullied as children, some from the most unassuming celebrities. Or, we may have firsthand accounts of it because it was done to us in some shape, form or fashion. Knowing what makes bullies tick can be used to benefit your child or someone else’s. Being Aware of Bullying Signs…
Saving Our Planet
Earth is our home, so naturally we need to take care of it by reducing our carbon footprint. You’d be surprised how the little things that you do or don’t do everyday can significantly impact our planet. You want to chip in and do your part to protect the earth, right? Making Everyday Earth Day For…
6 Ways to Solve Dilemmas at Your Work
How do you solve dilemmas at your work? A little context: I once worked a few steps away from a colleague who, on several occasions, bought sunflower seeds in bulk, cracked and discarded the hull one by one during her entire shift. She did not look up once from her bag of sunflower seeds. It…
The Great ‘Over Qualification’ Debate
You have a résumé that is a mile long. Surly you are the perfect hire for the job, right? Wrong! And, with scores of individuals chomping at the bit for jobs, is there such a thing as being over qualified? According to some, the answer is yes. What Some Employers May Think No one knows for…
3 Sure-Fire Cold Remedies
Gesundheit! Having a common cold is downright miserable no matter what stage the cold is in. During the cold’s duration sufferers can expect to be irritable, have sleepless nights, have above normal temperatures and being tethered to boxes of Kleenex. But, what are some of the best ways to bid good riddance to a cold?…
6 Tips for Navigating Through Career Limbo
Many circumstances, both foreseen and unforeseen, come down the pike while at the workplace. But, it can happen to any employee at any given time, being laid off. With so many financial obligations, who wants to find themselves in this predicament? It’s important to know what steps to take if you suddenly are faced with…
On this Day: Famous People Born
We just can’t get enough of headline-making celebrities, who are the epitome of coolness. They are household names for a number of reasons. Don’t forget about the fact that many can make us swoon, too. After all, they are multi-talented and do things we only dream of doing, while sometimes adding a controversial twist to…
Stress Revisited
With the 2012 holiday season waved off, never to be seen again, one would think that a lot of the day-to-day stress was ushered out with it. Not on your life! Stressful situations can crop up anywhere and sometimes can not be predicted. What can I do to better manage my stress level? Not All…
The ‘Real Housewives’ Get Really Punchy
You just can’t flip through television stations without coming across a reality show and getting the deets on just about every aspect of ones personal life. Reality television has become a mainstay and is a guilty pleasure in the homes of many. There is just something about taking a voyeuristic look into the lives of…
Check Mate!
In the game of love couples are king. And, it’s no secret that life sometimes can be hard, therefore being in a supportive love relationship can be a critical part to how one recovers from situations that arise in life. Is your mate supportive when it comes to issues of the heart? Yes?…No?…Maybe? Making the Right Move…
A Bauble a Day
A splash of color here, a pop of color there. If you are at the checkout counter of any grocery store, you will see that people who grace the cover of magazines are sporting their most fashionable baubles. To that end, present-day fashion icons, which include Michelle Obama, Sarah Jessica Parker and the like, marvel…
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