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321. Protect Clothing from Common Hazards. Easy Care Advise for a Busy Lifestyle
     Orange County, CA---When it comes to clothing care - dry cleaning, mothballs and cedar are what typically comes to mind. But in fact, common damages such as snags, discoloration, and mildew cannot be prevented by using these care methods; particularly for delicate fibers like silk, lace and beads. Whether storing clothing and accessories at home or packing for a trip, these simple ideas can safeguard them for years to come. 1) Use fabric bags for…



322. How to Buy a Funeral or Cremation Urn
     Buying an urn is something most people hope they never have to do. Unfortunately, at some point in our lives we will probably have to purchase an urn or a casket for a loved one. Here are a few things you will want to know. First, what happens if you go to a funeral home or cremation society and decide not to purchase an urn from the selection that is offered? In that case, you will receive your loved on in is a very unattractive plastic or card…



323. The Truth About Platinum
     Is platinum a new metal?After all, in the past, one would associate diamonds with gold. Nowadays, the most expensive fine jewelry designs set diamonds in platinum.The truth is, platinum has been on this earth for billions of years. This brilliant metal really came from the skies. Meteorites contain platinum and meteorites have been landing on earth for billions of years already.Kind of romantic if you think about it.That pure white platinum jewel…



324. Best Way to Improve Your Music Journalist Relationship
     Boy, I really detest how some people do websites. Bands are some of the worst. Seems like any band that wants to look 'professional' feels they must create a website using pop-ups and flash. Why? Cuz that's what the Majors do?I tried to go to a friend's website today to find his email address. He's in a band. 'Click here if you have a pop-up stopper.' Now is that a stupid way to start a website or what?So I clicked... dreading the outcome... For …



325. Relationship Advice That Matters Part One
     (c)20004It occurred to me I should just jump into what often feels like the “muck” of a better relationship with self because that is so often where the intense work is being done. It can seem like a crisis or the scuffles of getting through the day. Instead of focusing on our relationship to the self, the creator of the perceptions we are reacting to as absolute truths, we too often turn the glaring spotlight on others in our lives.This tendency…



326. When Men Are "Emotional Camels"
     Many women find it hard to understand how the men in their lives can be satisfied with life as it is. Don't they need more passion? Don't they need more fun? Don't they need to have more of a connection with their family, their wife, or their community? Regardless of the area of concern, the truth is that many men are what I call 'emotional camels.' Just like a camel can go forever without water in the heat of the desert, so can many men go witho…



327. Hunt around for the best online book bargains and save 60% on your next read
     Book sales in the UK were reliant by the Net Book Agreement which since the early 1900s meant that UK publishers were able to fix the price of books in their shops. However as competition and discounting grew the NBA fell apart in 1995 and the fixing of book prices became outlawed - suddenly mainstream bookshops were able to offer discounts and special offers to their customers - the way things should be. These days there is even more competition…



328. Children are the first scientist in the universe
     ===========================================================CHILDRENS ARE THE FIRST SCIENTIST IN THE UNIVERSE.==========================================================Children may born with 'gold spoon' but not with bad character.It is the parent's guidence and surveillancedetermines their character.So as a parent you must guide them properly to becomea good citizen to our nation also to your family. 'Akio Morita' who is the founder of the world …



329. Overeager
     Dear Jen,It has been over two years since I had a man in my life. Finally, I have met a man named John* that I really like. I am just afraid that I am going to scare him away by being overeager. We met online and talked for two weeks before we finally met. Now, we have been on only two dates, but I can’t seem to get my mind off of him. I feel almost obsessed and am afraid he is going to see it too and be scared away. What can I do to calm myself …



330. Poop Headed People
     I’ve been sitting here for the past couple of hours watching the Atlanta Falcons get massacred by the Kansas City Chiefs. At this point the score is 49-10, which is a country (you fill in the word here) anyway you want to look at it. Seeing as how the outcome of the game appears to be a foregone conclusion, I decided to go outside and stretch my legs a bit.I went out, walked around, looked at some of the trees, and then cast my gaze outwards towa…



331. Crucial v Not Crucial
     We all have 'too much to do'. True? Sure 'nuf. And that saysa lot of good things about you. That you have 'too much todo' suggests that a lot of people have entrusted muchconfidence in you. I mean, people who are drifting aboutearly each afternoon begging co-workers for something to do,may not have earned that confidence from others. And thisapplies not only in our work lives but in our personal livesas well.But this creates a double-edged sword.…



332. D-Nile Not Just a River in Egypt
     If you are a parent or you have a significant other whom you think may have a substance abuse problem, or if you think there is no problem - take just a moment and read this self-help guide for enablers. The first step is to determine if you have a problem with enabling a loved one who is careening down the road of addiction. The most tell-tell sign that you have a problem is that you will not want to read further. Please keep reading and do yo…



333. 10 Effective Ways to Communicate with a Right-Brained Person
     Right-brained folks process randomly and holistically, are intuitive, subjective, and look at the whole, not parts. They rely on nonverbal means of communication such as gestures and expressions, and generally read it well. They’re likely to pay more attention to the tone of your voice and the gist of the communication rather than the meaning of the actual words used. P.S. Whether you’re left-brain dominant, or right-brain dominant, you can get i…



334. Book Review: The Male Gift Giving Survival Guide
     This extraordinary book was recommended to me by a colleague after he visited my new web site, Gift Ideas For Women. The Male Gift Giving Survival Guide compliments my website perfectly, untangling for men the web of gifts for women. It deciphers the components of the complex female psyche to its most logical terms. And no, that's not a misprint...I just used the words 'female' and 'logical' in the same sentence.There is but one universal truth a…



335. Terrible Twos, Terrible Teens/Dr. Bill Gallagher, DC
     Terrible Twos, Terrible Teensby Dr. Bill Gallagher, DC Someone once told me that being a teenager is a second chance to learn what you missed when you were two. At first it sounded like a stretch but, after taking a closer look, it was right on target. Growing up is a challenging process that does not end after passing those teen years. Hopefully, it will continue right on through adulthood and, for that matter, for as long as you live. For now l…



336. How To Marry Without Financial Turmoil
     A wedding day is supposed to be perfect.  In fact, most people start dreaming about and planning their wedding day long before they even meet their spouse!  But what many people forget is that a wedding is in reality a financial transformation, and if it's not handled properly, that dream day could quickly turn into a foundation for debt.If you are planning your wedding day, you should take some time out and think about the possible financial ram…



337. Top Ten Ways To Attract Loyalty
     The Top 10 Ways to Attract LoyaltyLoyalty is valued and appreciated by most, but often hard to comeby. Below are some suggestions as to how to attract loyal individualsinto your life. Notice that many of the suggestions involve your ownbehavior.1. Define what it means to you. Loyalty means different things to different people. Determinewhat it means to you. What does it look like? How does it make youfeel? Only then can you truly recognize it and…



338. Career Advice
     I often get asked questions about careers in IT (Information Technology).After all, I've been a Vice President of Consulting (twice for two differentcompanies), Vice President of Development, Senior Technical specialist manytimes and now I am a Director Of Technical Services. I've been working withcomputers for 23 years as of 2001 and plan on continuing my education andcareer in a positive direction until the day that I die.So what would I recomm…



339. Choosing Candles and Scents Part 1 - Candles for July
     Deciding on just a few candles is rarely easy. With so much to choose from now (possibly even thousands of scents), it's next to impossible to choose just one. This is part one of a number of articles to follow on choosing candle scents for your home. With 4th of July and several weeks of celebration, it seems only natural too choose an Amercian type candle, or even a 'summer' scent. Here are some suggestions for scents that 'fit' the month of Ju…



340. How to Really Enjoy Christmas, Written by a Pro
     I’m known in my family as the original Christmas Elf. I’ve always loved Christmas and thought it was created just for me. And this even when for many years I held jobs that escalated dramatically during December. I thought I’d share ten ways to make the most of this wonderful season, not because I’m any sort of expert, but because I love it. I like to learn from someone who loves what they teach, don’t you? 1. It’s all about warm feelings. You ar…



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