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…
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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…
2013’s 100 Best Places to Work
Apart from sleeping, we also spend a huge chunk of our day-to-day lives in the workplace. And, a lot of details go into making a job favorable for staff, such as offering the perfect work/life balance. With this in mind, Fortune magazine honed in on the 100 Best Companies to Work For in its annual 2013…
A Bonafide Problem
We see countless commercials about scared dogs from the ASPCA. Some scenes from the organization contain shots from dogs who have been involved in dogfighting. What is dogfighting? The ins and outs of dogfighting will be tackled in this article. Some Very Far-Fetched Facts Dogs are a faithful companion to many. Dogfighting is considered a…
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…
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…
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