We’ve all seen the commercials about the dangers of texting while behind the wheel of a car. Whether you text and drive or not, it’s definitely worth taking a closer look to see why authorities continuously urge us to put the phone down, while in route to our destinations. But, just how dangerous is texting while…
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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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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