Many different variables, both good and bad, make up our day on a day-to-day basis. There also are various alerts that have been implemented for our protection. Alerts are a signal that potential treats or danger may be lurking. Although there are handfuls of alerts you should be aware of, three are mentioned here. A…
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Food Safety: Making the Grade
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
7 Ways to Target Credit Card Debt
Are you struggling with mounting credit card debt? If you are, you are not alone; saddled are many with the looming effects of this debt. Owing large amounts of money to a credit lender can have a ripple effect on our lives. It has the power to negatively impact our credit scores and the repercussions can be seen…
Tipping Made Simple
Check, please! We all enjoy dining with family and friends at restaurants or meeting for the occasional after work drink with colleagues. These gathering places come a dime a dozen, so it sometimes can be difficult to know how much to tip in any given situation; it doesn’t have to be, though. Tipping ‘To a…
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…
There’s Nothing to Fear!
Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “We have nothing to fear but fear itself.” Some unequivocally believe breaking a mirror will get them seven years’ bad luck; enter the fear of breaking a mirror or catoptrophobia. We can overthink things to the point where they become a fear or phobia; nonetheless, everyone is afraid of something at…
7 Ways to Avoid Aggressive Driving Disasters
Everyone at some point in time has been riled up because they feel a driver has violated them while driving. There are several million cars on the roadways and aggression coupled with impatience can spell disaster, so it’s only fitting to pinpoint ways to deal with this combativeness. Follow these seven steps and learn how to do just…
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…
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 Slave to Fashion
Straight from the runways of Paris to Milan to New York, the fashion capital of the world. The fashion industry is no stranger to fur. To boot, fur has been a must-have staple in the closets of countless fashionistas for decades and its popularity never seems to wane. Making a Bold Fashion Statement We all want…
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