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- What Do Cows in Balloons Have to Do with Real Estate?
[Real-Estate] The popularity of adjustable rate mortgages and the housing boom of recent years put lots of people into new homes.
- Covering Current Events for Children's Publications Can Be Tricky
[Kids-and-Teens] Teaching students to approach issues in an intelligent, rational way will benefit them and society in the future.
- Celebratory Chocolate
[Food-and-Drink:Chocolate] Chocolate seems to make its presence whenever people are celebrating.
- The Environment Is Big News - And A Big Topic Of Discussion In The Classroom
[News-and-Society:Environmental] Thanks to decades of dedication by teachers who have brought environmental topics into the classroom, today's students are more educated about ecology and the natural world.
- Creative Solutions Needed To Resolve High Education Costs
[Finance:Loans] States and municipalities need to look at their methods of funding public education and come up with formulas that provide universally available, top-quality education.
- Change Is Needed In College Funding, Admissions
[Finance:Loans] With both federal and state funding for higher education being cut throughout the country, students are facing exponential increases in tuition costs.
- A New Generation of Disabled Citizens Are Shaping the Culture
[Health-and-Fitness] As disabled Americans work to achieve and make contributions to their jobs, their families, and their communities, they will continue to shape society's view of them.
- Get It in Writing - the Parol Evidence Rule
[Legal] When a written agreement exists, it entirely takes the place of any oral agreements made either prior to the written agreement or subsequent to it.
- Keep Displays Simple and Dramatic to Attract Attention
[Business:Advertising] If you're putting together a display for an upcoming convention or trade show, consider these three rules: keep it simple, keep it colorful, and keep it dramatic.
- Remember Family And Friends Year-Round With The Perfect Gift
[Home-and-Family] Food clubs have become tremendously popular and amazingly varied.
- Your Morning Cup of Coffee May Have Healing Benefits
[Food-and-Drink:Coffee] Taken in moderation, coffee can be a healthy addition to one's diet.
- A Different Approach Needed for Malpractice Reform
[Legal] Medical malpractice insurance rates have skyrocketed, and the Bush administration and former Republican majority in Congress have blamed lawsuits for the rise.
- Some Homeschooled Kids Need More Socialization Opportunities
[Reference-and-Education:Home-Schooling] Currently well over a million kids are being homeschooled in the U.S. From kindergarten children to teenagers.
- Expansion of Medicare: A Great Idea
[Health-and-Fitness:Healthcare-Systems] Before the November 2006 Congressional elections, Nancy Pelosi spoke to a group of senior citizens in Florida, and she brought up the idea of expanding Medicare to cover uninsured citizens
- Individualized Collections - A Meaningful Pursuit
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] The quiet pursuit of collecting special stamps that somehow speak to us seems much more rewarding to me than simply matching random stamps to images in a preprinted book.
- Benevolent Marketing Strategies Provide Opportunities for Local Artists - Nonprofits
[Business:Marketing] If you're putting together a display for an upcoming convention or trade show, consider these three rules: keep it simple, keep it colorful, and keep it dramatic.
- In the Workplace - "Swim or Sink" Isn't the Best Measure of Competence
[Business] Employees who can survive the swim or sink approach to job training are valued over employees who are more cautious.
- Do You Suffer From Arthritis? Food Allergies May Be to Blame
[Food-and-Drink] If you have joint pain due to rheumatoid arthritis, relief may be closer than you think.
- Mountain Terrain: Beautiful and Potentially Deadly
[Travel-and-Leisure] Mount Washington, located at the northernmost point of New Hampshire's White Mountains, has had its share of fatalities.
- New Hampshire's Geography Offers a Variety of Activities
[Travel-and-Leisure] New Hampshire's physical geography provides its residents and visitors with a wealth of recreational activities.
- Retail Politics Alive and Well in New Hampshire
[News-and-Society] NH stands to benefit from its continued first-in-line status, in spite of the grumbling of its citizens who sometimes claim to get sick of the attention.
- Knitters-A Subculture of Their Own
[Arts-and-Entertainment] The Knitting Subculture.
- It's All about Signal Flow
[Communications] Technological advancements keep coming at an exponentially faster pace.
- About These Newfangled Stamps
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] It used to be a well-known fact that nobody's image would appear on a U.S. postage stamp.
- Creative Uses for Build-Your-Own Storage Areas
[Real-Estate] Build-your-own kits for storage sheds and barns can provide valuable room for your excess stuff.
- New to a Hobby? Kits Are a Great Way to Start.
[Arts-and-Entertainment] Kits are a useful introduction to a new hobby.
- Recycle Your Greeting Cards - Creatively
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] The routine recycling of paper has freed me from the guilt of throwing away gift wrap.
- Targeted Credit Card Offers, Designs Attract New Users
[Finance:Credit] Organizations from book clubs to non-profits are getting into the credit card business.
- Keep Track of Important Information with a Work Journal
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] Document your daily work with an organized work journal.
It can be hard sometimes in the daily rush of completing work assignments, juggling meetings, and hitting deadlines to remember the details of interpersonal communications and the myriad facts that come your way. Taking the time to keep an ongoing log of conversations, work accomplished, and other important info can serve to orient you in your work day. It can also save you some major headaches if...
- Organizational Skills Learned in School Can Last a Lifetime
[Kids-and-Teens] It's easy to teach organizational skills to children.
- Material Donations Make a Big Impact on Habitat Homebuilding
[News-and-Society] Habitat for Humanity constructs affordable homes for people with low or moderate incomes.
- Looking for an Alternative Building Material-How Do Danielle Steel Novels Sound
[Home-and-Family] People make houses out of straw bales; why not Danielle Steel novels?
- A Baby Boomer Looks into an Uncertain Future
[Home-and-Family:Baby-Boomer] Elder care for baby boomers...
It occurred to me that we of the baby boomer generation are going to have to redefine not only aging, but the ways in which we will either care for ourselves or be cared for as we face a possible loss of independence. Part of the formula may be starting now to optimize our health...
- Deaf Education: A Cultural Approach
[Reference-and-Education:Vocational-Trade-Schools] Years ago, deaf educators used a fairly rigid approach to teaching the deaf to communicate.
- A Special Bond Between Animals and Disabled Humans
[Reference-and-Education:Psychology] Animals can be mysterious and unpredictable, but more and more animal behaviorists and others who work regularly with our nonhuman fellow beings are finding that many seem to have a special rapport with mentally or physically disabled people.
- Buyer's Watch Services Do Your New Home Search for You
[Real-Estate:Buying] Thanks to the Internet, it's a lot easier to find a new home than it used to be.
- Moving? Think About Hiring a Relocation Service
[Real-Estate:Moving-Relocating] If you’re moving from one part of your hometown to another, you are probably in a position to do your own research about your new location.
- Perfect for Winter-First Aid of a Different Sort
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Stumped at what to get a difficult-to-buy-for loved one for the holidays? How about a first-aid kit?
- As the Financial Industry Becomes More Complex, Universities Respond with Targeted Degrees
[Finance] The vaunted MBAs of two decades ago provide information that is often too general to meet the needs of today's internationally oriented finance industry.
- Why Universal Health Care Could be a Conservative Republican's Dream
[News-and-Society:Economics] It's time for the Republican Party to take another look at universal health care.
- For Learning Practical Skills, You Can't Beat Community Colleges
[Reference-and-Education:College-University] Community colleges are expert in providing their students with practical skills.
- The Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast Needs to Be a Top Priority
[News-and-Society] Hurricane Katrina devastated large parts of Louisiana and Mississippi, leaving a million people homeless.
- Housing by Increments: A Great Pay-As-You-Go Solution
[Real-Estate:Building-a-Home] Take an unconventional approach, and build your own home by increments.
- New Airport Security Measures Will Spawn Creative Solutions
[News-and-Society] The latest spate of security measures may have put a dent in global business practices.
- Rural Areas Handicapped by Lack of Broadband Access
[Communications:Broadband-Internet] The lack of access to broadband in large areas of the rural U.S. has left its citizens far behind.
- Natural and Organic Fashions Are Now Chic
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] The natural fabrics movement has grown up, with clothing designers and manufacturers offering an increasingly broad variety of fashions for an environmentally conscious and often affluent clientele.
- Using Reclaimed Wood in Home Construction
[Home-Improvement] Contractors are finding that incorporating salvaged wood and other building materials into the homes they construct is actually a good business move.
- Using Local Building Materials Makes Sense Environmentally
[Home-Improvement] Much has been made of alternative building materials considered to be green, or environmentally friendly, but one of the simplest ways to build green is to use materials that are available locally.
- At the Risk of Being Called a Trekkie...
[Arts-and-Entertainment] It's embarrassing how often I find myself referring to Star Trek in conversation.
- Stamp Collecting by Theme-An Individualist Approach
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Stamp collecting has taken an interesting turn in recent years.
- Use Creative Journaling to Connect with Your Life
[Writing-and-Speaking:Writing] Many writers, poets, artists, and scientists use the process of journaling to record thoughts and to work out creative problems on paper.
- This Holiday Season, Check Your Store's Product Return Policy Before You Buy
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews] Whether you plan to buy a twenty dollar sweater or a wide screen TV for your loved one this Christmas, it's wise to check your store's return policy before you buy.
- Won a Hefty Settlement? Here Comes the IRS!
[Legal] Your lawyer has worked hard for you and won you a hefty settlement and you’re feeling pretty good.
- When Hiring a Lawyer, It's Important to Find a Specialist
[Legal] Attorneys can range from corporate and real estate lawyers to those specializing in social security claims.
- Managing Conflict in the Workplace
[Business] Whenever you put a group of people into a work situation, there's potential for conflict.
- Reality Bites: The Cynical Underpinning of Reality TV
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Movies-TV] From "Survivor" to "The Amazing Race," from "The Apprentice" to "Runway," the ugly truth is that, far from being a competition in which the best contestant wins.
- Expecting Your Staff to Multitask? It's Not Necessarily a Good Idea
[Business] More and more information suggests that multitasking, more often than not results in outcomes that are far from optimum.
- Addicted to House
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Movies-TV] A thoroughly gripping medical drama, House.
- Branding Counts, Both for Profit-Making Corporations and Non-Profits
[Business:Branding] While for-profit corporations and non-profit charities have their obvious differences, they have some similiarities.
- Volunteer Vacations: A Great Way to Contribute to a Favorite Cause
[Travel-and-Leisure] Imagine working with a group of new friends, like-minded individuals from every region of the world, on a project close to your own heart.
- Mystery Shoppers Keep Customer Service Employees on Their Toes
[Business:Customer-Service] Large and small companies in the U.S. and Canada are relying increasingly on mystery shoppers to discover strengths and weaknesses.
- Small Annoyances Can Make a Big Impact on a Business's Bottom Line
[Business] Employees who enjoy interacting with customers and who genuinely want to help resolve problems are a valuable asset to a business.
- Got a Great Business Idea? You May Have More Resources than You Think
[Business:Entrepreneurialism] Do you have a great idea for a business but don't know where to start? You may be surrounded by help and not know it!
- Wholesale Distributors Finding a New Retail Market on the Internet
[Business:Retail] Companies that traditionally wholesale their goods to commercial markets are finding a niche in retail sales, selling their wares to individuals over the Internet.
- Enjoy Summer Activities without the Pain
[Health-and-Fitness] Summer is a great time to be outdoors, enjoying the lush green of New England's lakes, forests, and mountains; but the season has its own dangers.
- August Is Blueberry Month
[Food-and-Drink] There's no better season than summer, when access to fresh, locally grown produce is at its peak. And August is great, because locally harvested blueberries abound.
- A Collection of Favorite Books Is a Great Incentive for Kids to Read
[Kids-and-Teens] Helping your child develop his own collection of favorite books is a great way to encourage the habit of reading.
- Letting Go: When Someone Else Ends up Caring for a Loved One
[Home-and-Family:Elder-Care] Dealing with an aging and possibly ailing parent involves a lot of tough decisions.
- Volunteer at Your Local Public Access TV Station to Promote Your Nonprofit Organization
[Business:PR] If you have a favorite charity or nonprofit organization that promotes a cause dear to your heart, you might want to consider getting involved as a volunteer producer for your local public access TV station.
- Can't Volunteer a Lot? Volunteer a Little Instead
[Self-Improvement] Many people would like to volunteer their time to a favorite charity or other organization, but can't seem to find the time.
- Do You Have a Budding Specialist on Your Hands? Give Her the Resources She Needs
[Kids-and-Teens] If you have a child who gets really excited about a particular subject or activity, you're lucky.
- Cool Comfort for Hot Summer Days
[Food-and-Drink] It's not easy to find a chocolate ice cream soda anymore.
- Why Choose a Private College?
[Reference-and-Education:College-University] Why choose a private college, particularly a small one, over a state-run university?
- Study Abroad: More Than an Education, It Offers a New View of the World
[Travel-and-Leisure] The many study abroad opportunities available to college students today offer more than a selection of university-level courses.
- Provide a Quiet Retreat for Your Overnight Guests
[Home-and-Family] If you've got family or friends visiting you, more than likely you're glad to see them, and they you.
- Disability Insurance: An Important Part of Social Security
[Insurance:Disability] The federal government defines a disability as an illness or injury that is expected to last a year or more, or that is determined to be terminal.
- Contract Workers: You Still May Be Eligible for Workers' Comp
[Finance:Structured-Settlements] If you work as a contract worker for a U.S. company and you get injured on the job, you may be eligible for workers' compensation in spite of your official worker status.
- Real Estate Bubble Burst? Wonderful!
[Real-Estate] Realtors and real estate developers around the country are bemoaning the fact that the real estate market has slowed down in recent months.
- Condo or Co-op? The Difference Has Real Consequences
[Real-Estate] Condominiums and cooperatives are both, for the most part, apartment complexes where the residents have an ownership interest.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome An Unwelcome Side Effect of the Computer Revolution
[Health-and-Fitness:Hand-Wrist-Pain] Over the past twenty years, PCs and Macs have revolutionized the workplace and have created whole new job descriptions as well as radically redefining old ones.
- Dealing with Complications of Diabetes
[Health-and-Fitness:Diabetes] Both Type I, or juvenile, diabetes, and type II, or insulin-resistant, diabetes have a plethora of complications.
- Local Energy Production Makes Sense
[News-and-Society:Energy] The energy crisis has given the nuclear industry a major boost, despite problems with nuclear waste and vulnerability to terrorist threats.
- Wood Pellets: A Renewable Fuel with Low Emissions Offers Hope for the Environment
[Home-Improvement] Long before oil and propane became the standard for heating residential and commercial buildings, wood provided heat for both cooking and heating.
- Jewelry: A Major Fashion Accessory This Season
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] Just glance through today's hottest fashion magazines and catalogs, and you'll see that costume jewelry has taken center stage, becoming not just an accent but a major part of a woman's wardrobe.
- Practical and Beautiful, Stick Pins Make a Great Collectible
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] If you like the idea of collecting beautiful objects but don't have the room or the desire to accumulate shelves of dust-catchers, stick pins lapel and tie pins are a great alternative.
- Demanding Environments Require Special Computer Solutions
[Computers-and-Technology] Computer technology has invaded every aspect of our working and personal lives; the jobs are rare that don't require some exposure to computers and other electronic devices. The problem is, some environments aren't exactly computer-friendly.
- Tearing Up the Tracks: The Down Side of Digital Phone Service
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone] Railroad service has been pretty much nonexistent in southwestern New Hampshire for decades as the automobile has replaced passenger service and eighteen-wheel tractor trailers have taken over most of the distribution of consumer goods.
- Cluster Housing Environmentally Friendly, Socially Supportive
[Real-Estate] For the past fifty years, towns and cities in the state of New Hampshire have worked to impose zoning restrictions on lands within their borders, in large part to protect against overdevelopment.
- Say No to Loan Insurance
[Finance:Loans] Although loan insurance may seem like a good idea, in many situations it is unnecessary and costly.
- Is Your Student Home from College? Now's the Time to Prepare for Fall
[Reference-and-Education] If you've got a student arriving home from college with all her stuff, maybe now is the time for you to plan for the trip back to school in the fall.
- Keeping Your Children's Memories: Save Photos, Drawings, School Papers and Toys
[Home-and-Family] A little planning and effort on your part will create a collection of memorabilia that will call to mind many happy times as your children approach adulthood.
- Celebrate That New Home with a Great Housewarming Gift
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Gifts] Whether you have a friend or family member who bought a home, or a new neighbor who just moved in next door, a carefully chosen housewarming gift will be a welcome gesture.
- Kids Going Off to College? Send Along Some Food!
[Home-and-Family] If you have children heading off to college this fall, make sure some basic food supplies go along with them.
- A New Wrinkle in Distance Learning: Hybrid Classes
[Home-and-Family] Hybrid classes are a new form of learning in which distance communication is combined with traditional, in-class lectures.
- Jump-Start Your Career with a University Certificate Program
[Reference-and-Education] Quicker than either a bachelor's degree or an associate's degree, a top-notch certificate program can qualify you for a skilled entry-level position or give you a boost up the ladder at your current job in a remarkably short period of time.
- Herding Cats: Managing Creative Types in a Corporate Environment
[Business:Management] The conventional image of a corporate employee is highly structured, organized, logical, and left-brained. So what do you do as a manager when your most creative people are right-brained, messy, disorganized, and intuitive?
- Giving Your Employees Time to Sharpen the Saw
[Business:Management] If you haven't maintained your organizational practices in your business, work becomes increasingly inefficient.
- Ethanol: The Road to Energy Independence?
[News-and-Society] Soaring gas prices have stimulated new questions regarding the possibility of using alternative fuels for the majority of our energy needs.
- Organic Cotton: An Environmentally Sound Choice for Many Reasons
[News-and-Society] Products manufactured from organic cotton are becoming increasingly popular among environmentally conscious consumers.
- Completing the Cycle: Goods Made from Recycled Materials
[News-and-Society] In recent decades, consumer purchase of goods manufactured from recycled materials has lagged behind.
- Send Your Kids off to Camp with Some Personalized Stationery
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Sending your kids to camp with a set of colorful personalized stationary will motivate them to write you and other family and friends during their stay.
- Your Personal Calling Card: An Elegant Way to Keep in Touch
[Business:Advertising] Possibly because of the popularity of business cards, personal calling cards, which in decades past have gone out of fashion, are also making a comeback.
- Custom Goes Modular: Creating Your Custom-Designed Home
[Home-and-Family] With modern technology and efficient building techniques, it is now possible to construct a home off-site, ship it, and assemble it on your land.
- Choosing the Right Materials for Green Building
[Home-and-Family] Green building principles are being adopted by an increasing number of architects and contractors, fueled by the demands of more environmentally conscious consumers.
- Eating You Out of House and Home
[Home-and-Family] Although termites are an extreme annoyance, you can make them much less of a problem in your house by following these handy tips.
- Buying a Home? A House Inspection Is a Necessity
[Real-Estate] If you are thinking of buying a new home, it is very important that you hire a home inspector to evaluate the structure of your potential new residence.
- Theatre, Anyone? Professional Summer Theatre in New Hampshire
[Travel-and-Leisure] Each summer, actors stream into New Hampshire from all over the country, signing up for acting roles at one of the many professional theatres throughout the state.
- Connect with Nature in New Hampshire's State Parks
[Travel-and-Leisure] Enjoy an amazing range of activities while experiencing the dynamic the natural beauty of New Hampshire in any of the state's many spectacular, well maintained parks.
- Get Ready for Summer!
[Home-and-Family] Summer's coming, and so are all the little annoyances associated with it. Taking a few precautions and putting together a first aid kit will help you get through the season with a minimum of problems.
- Sleeping Cool for Summer
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Summer's coming, and so are long, hot summer nights. And with utility bills going up along with the price of fossil fuels, it might be a good idea to find ways to combat the heat without flipping the switch on that energy-hogging air conditioner.
- Need Storage or Work Space? Consider a Utility Shed
[Home-Improvement:Storage-Garage] Whether you just have lots of miscellaneous stuff to store or you need room for a specific purpose, the range of utility sheds on the market provides a valuable addition to your living space.
- High-Tech Solutions for the Consumer: is this the Future?
[Computers-and-Technology] The development of computer technology and Internet communications has created a revolution in customizability for consumers.
- Basic Cable Safety
[Computers-and-Technology] With the prevalence of technology in modern life come many dangers associated with electrical equipment. Take a look at these handy tips on cable safety.
- Sustainable Forestry Practices Adopted by Many Lumber Companies in the U.S.
[Home-Improvement] As the public has become more aware of the importance of forest sustainability, the demand for the use of sustainable forestry practices has grown considerably.
- Selling Your House? Add Value to Your Home with Design Details
[Home-Improvement] Adding a few special architectual and design details to a basic home, such as landscaping, well-placed trees, and flowers, can raise the sale value of that home considerably.
- Planning a Summer Wedding? Consider Combining It With a Family Vacation
[Relationships:Wedding] If you have to fly in friends and family members for a summer wedding, why not take advantage of that fact to invite the whole group ro a resort for a great family vacation?
- "Dangers on the Internet": Is the Internet the Problem or Is It Parenting?
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] When I hear of some of the problems kids are getting into these days regarding their use of the Internet, one thought comes repeatedly to mind: I don't remember being quite that stupid when I was that age!
- Upscale Goes Green: Homeowners Focus on Sustainable Energy, Renewable Building Material
[Home-Improvement] A real estate revolution is at hand: many successful professionals are putting considerable money into building their own dream homes using sustainable energy.
- Get Started in Jewelry Design: These Books Will Show You How
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Taking a course in jewelry design at a local art school is great, but if that's not possible, then one or more of these books will give you a great start.
- Upscale Seasonal Rentals Offer Adventure, a Change of Scene
[Travel-and-Leisure:Vacation-Rentals] It's possible to rent beautiful homes in the most popular resort areas in the world, for prices ranging from a few thousand dollars a month up to six figures.
- Add Finishing Touches to Your Wardrobe with the Right Jewelry
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] From fine silver filigree earrings to heavy copper bracelets and pendants, the right piece of costume jewelry can do a lot to set off a particular item of clothing.
- Two-Year Colleges: A Great Alternative to a Four-Year Institution
[Reference-and-Education:Vocational-Trade-Schools] With the realization that a four-year degree is no guarantee of a job related to their field of study, many students are opting out of the four-year school and into a two-year program.
- Child-Directed Curriculum? The Results Might Surprise You
[Reference-and-Education] A great way to acknowledge and encourage a children's newfound independence and enthusiasm is to give them a say in what topics they will study in school.
- You Think You’ve Got Pest Control Problems?
[Home-and-Family] Ants in your kitchen? Silverfish skittering around your bathroom floors? Invisible mosquitoes dive-bombing you in the middle of the night?
- Lack of Storage Space Cramping Your Style? Consider a Self-Storage Unit
[Home-and-Family] Are there activities you’d love to get involved in, but hesitate to do so?
- Make a Personal Connection with Prospective Customers
[Business:Sales-Training] In order to be really successful in sales on a long-term basis, you need to be able to connect with prospective customers on a personal level.
- Does Your Company Use Cottage Labor? You May Be Breaking the Law
[Business:Management] When hiring new employees, be sure that you know the legal differences between on-the-job employees and at-home workers.
- Teenagers Volunteer in Droves for Katrina Relief
[News-and-Society] Teenagers from around the United States are among the many volunteers who have offered their time and energy for post-Katrina relief efforts in the Gulf Coast states.
- Post-Katrina Wetlands Restoration May Slow Down Powerful Storms
[News-and-Society] The restoration of tropical and subtropical wetlands will help buffer the effects of future hurricanes in those regions.
- Kit Homes: Popular for Over a Century
[Home-Improvement] Kit homes may have lost their popularity for a while with the creation of post-World War II tract housing, but they're back, with a few big changes.
- Choosing a Family Resort
[Travel-and-Leisure:Vacation-Rentals] With all the PR out there about so many potential family resorts, use these handy tips to choose the one that's right for your family.
- Electronics Expands Your Workplace - and Then Some
[Computers-and-Technology:Mobile-Computing] While telecommuting has been in existence since at least the nineties, the phenomenal development of modern wireless devices has stimulated a revolution in communications.
- Continuing Professional Education a Must in Today's Work Climate
[Reference-and-Education:College-University] As American workers have seen their jobs disappear to outsourcing, many have responded by going back to college, either for individual professional development courses or for degrees in a new field.
- Special-Interest Magazines Help Reluctant Readers Develop Learning Skills
[Reference-and-Education] Special interest children's periodicals can turn reluctant readers into enthusiastic ones. Young people who resist reading assignments and other homework will read their favorite magazines from cover to cover in one sitting.
- "The Further You Go, the Behinder You Get": Interest-Only Mortgages Are a Bad Deal!
[Real-Estate:Mortgage-Refinance] Interest-only mortgages have become very popular in the US. What many home buyers don't understand is that an interest-only loan typically has two interest rates.
- A Good Business Environment Attracts Residents to New Hampshire
[Business] New Hampshire's favorable tax climate has become a magnet to businesses deciding to move to New Hampshire from other states.
- Banding Together for the Fallen Heroes Fund
[News-and-Society] The fund, created by a collection of powerful U.S. businessmen and based in Manhattan, proposes to raise money to build a privately funded physical therapy and rehabilitation center…
- The Mysterious Problem of Phantom Pain
[Health-and-Fitness] When a person loses an arm or a leg, it involves, not only a shock to the physical body, but a tremendous amount of stress on an emotional and psychological basis.
- Attending a Conference or Seminar? Be Prepared
[Business:Workplace-Communication] Going to a day-long seminar or even a week-long conference?
- Are Termites Eating You Out of House and Home?
[Home-and-Family] Human beings have been battling insects as long as both species have been on this planet.
- Add Value to Your Conferences with Publications and Instructional Videos
[Business:Presentation] If you find yourself participating often in industry conferences, either as an instructor or a vendor, you may be able to develop an additional income stream by publishing your own books or producing DVDs or CDs to supplement the information you provide.
- Buy the Right Car, Save a Polar Bear
[Automotive] A recent series of news stories suggests that polar ice caps are melting faster than expected, and that this phenomenon may result in the extinction of one of humanity’s favorite animals, the polar bear.
- Make Your Homework Time Count
[Kids-and-Teens] Under more pressure than ever to achieve, high school students often find themselves overwhelmed with increasing amounts of homework.
- Selling Your Sales Staff on Benefits versus Features
[Business:Sales-Training] In order to skillfully sell your product line, whether it’s digital cameras or houses, your staff needs to know the products’ features, inside and out.
- Are You a Paper Packrat? Here's a Creative Solution
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] Are you incapable of throwing out a piece of paper because you’re afraid you may need the information on it later?
- Avoid Workplace Conflict by Developing a Thoughtful Family-friendly Policy
[Business:Team-Building] Flexible work schedules can be a boon to parents trying to balance work and family responsibilities.
- Space and Time-Saving Technology Offers a More Work-Friendly Environment
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online] The computer revolution of the past three decades has irrevocably changed the work landscape.
- Combine Gourmet Foods and Recipes for a Unique Offering
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] An attractive gift box or basket filled to overflowing with wonderful specialty foods is a great gift for your favorite gourmet.
- Visiting New Hampshire? Consider a Bed and Breakfast
[Travel-and-Leisure:Bed-Breakfast-Inns] Each of the over 300 Bed & Breakfasts in New Hampshire has its own unique character, offering a one-of-a-kind experience.
- Are You the New Ken Burns or the Next Francis Ford Coppola?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Movies-TV] Advances in digital cameras and computer hardware and software technology are democratizing filmmaking.
- Paying with their Lives: The High Cost of No Health Care
[Health-and-Fitness] Medical advances are making it possible for people to live longer and healthier lives.
- Powering Your Electronic Equipment
[Communications] Electronic devices are proliferating, expanding our ability to communicate, access the Internet, and perform work almost anywhere, any time.
- The New Medicine: Medical Care's Increasing Reliance on Technology
[Health-and-Fitness:Medicine] Medicine has seen an enormous transformation, largely due to technological advances. Tomorrow’s medical developments may bring us treatments and even cures which we can’t even comprehend today.
- The Long and Short of It: Finding Clothes for Tall and Short Men
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] A variety of stores specialize in clothing for large and tall men ranging from casual to dressy.
- Alternative Fuels: A Look at Wood, Wood and Corn Pellets, and Waste Oil
[News-and-Society] With gas and oil prices rising, consumers, particularly in cold winter climates, are looking at a variety of alternative fuels for home heating.
- Nontraditional Students Welcomed at Colleges and Universities
[Reference-and-Education:College-University] Increasing numbers of adult students are deciding to attend college, either to improve their job skills or prepare for a career change.
- A Basic Work Wardrobe for the Busy Man
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Creating a basic, functional work wardrobe is not complicated, but it takes a bit of planning.
- This New Hampshire Resort Is Geared Toward Family Vacations
[Travel-and-Leisure] Taking kids on vacation can be a challenge. Indian Head Resort in Lincoln, New Hampshire has an entire program designed for kids.
- Combine Skiing and Great Accommodations for a Spectacular Winter Vacation
[Travel-and-Leisure:Vacation-Rentals] Whether you’re a downhill skier, a snowboarder, or a fan of cross-country skiing, the White Mountains region of New Hampshire is a mecca for winter vacationers.
- Wood Boilers: An Improvement on the Traditional Wood Stove
[Home-Improvement] Wood boilers take the idea of the traditional wood stove and improve on it, solving some problems inherent in wood burning and making wood a clean, safe, and efficient source of heat.
- New Hampshire: A Quirky Little State with a Lot to Offer
[Travel-and-Leisure] No one from outside the state knows quite what to make of New Hampshire - it doesn’t really have an easily defined identity.
- Online Courses Change the Face of Education
[Reference-and-Education] Both private and state-run colleges are offering courses through the Internet culminating in degrees ranging from Information Technology to Accounting, Psychology, and Business Management.
- Food of the Month Clubs Go Gourmet
[Food-and-Drink] Gourmet food of the month clubs delight thousands of lucky recipients each month.
- Twenty-First-Century Barn Raising
[Home-Improvement] With the recent popularity of a variety of shelter kits, amateurs again have the ability to create their own barns, storage units, garages, and even homes.
- Do-It-Yourself Hits the Housing Market: Build Your Own Home Using a Kit
[Home-Improvement:DIY] Customize your new home and still enjoy the convenience of modular housing with a do-it-yourself kit.
- The Ultimate Sailing Vacation: Book a Cruise on a Tall Ship
[Travel-and-Leisure:Sailing] From the coast of Maine to Key West, from The Pacific Northwest to Antarctica, tall ships offer a unique experience.
- Boating Basics: Books to Read Before You Set Foot in a Boat
[Recreation-and-Sports:Boating] No one is suggesting that a novice boating enthusiast can learn everything there is to know about boating by reading a book...
- Wire Protection and the Invasion of Alien Space Rats
[Computers-and-Technology] The necessity of reliable wire protection techniques and materials extends across every industry involving equipment with mechanical or electrical cables
- Teach Your Children the Art of Letter Writing
[Writing-and-Speaking:Writing] With the ease of Internet communications, letter writing has become almost a lost art.
- The Necessity of Wire Protection Technologies
[Computers-and-Technology] From aerospace to banking, from medical imaging to the railroad industry, wire protection techniques are an essential part of every piece of mechanical and electronic equipment.
- Choose Full-Service Banquet Facilities for Weddings, Anniversaries, or Reunions
[Relationships:Anniversaries] Maybe your daughter has come to you starry-eyed and announced her engagement, talking about all kinds of plans for a big, splashy wedding.
- Find the Perfect Facility for Your Business Meetings and Conferences
[Business:Presentation] Whether you need to hold a meeting with half a dozen business associates or a conference for over a hundred attendees, there are definite advantages to hiring a facility specializing in corporate functions.
- Healthy Beverages for Kids Equal Healthy Kids
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] It’s a cultural phenomenon – in school and homes around the country in the past few years, kids have started drinking soda instead of milk and natural juices on a routine basis.
- Retailers Spread the Word with Environmentally Friendly Products
[Business:Retail] Supermarkets and other retailers are jumping on board the environmental consciousness train.
- Let Your Wedding Invitations Reflect the Ceremony Itself
[Relationships:Wedding] Wedding ceremonies these days are as varied as the couples who take that big step.
- Reading to Learn: Turning Kids into Lifelong Learners
[Reference-and-Education] Along about third grade, children reach a level of reading competency which allows them to read independently for the purpose of gathering information and learning new skills.
- Backlash in the School Cafeteria
[Health-and-Fitness:Obesity] Almost one in five school-aged children is considered obese in the United States.
- Participating in a Trade Show or Convention? The Right Promotional Products Can Do Double Duty
[Business:Presentation] If your company participates in trade shows or conventions, its ultimate goal is to generate business. The right promotional products can be a big help in doing just that.
- Enrich Classroom Learning with Educational Magazines
[Reference-and-Education] Magazines created for elementary, middle school, and high school students are a great way to enhance core curriculum studies with current, up-to-date information
- Improve Your Students' Skills with Puzzles and Games
[Reference-and-Education] Incorporate games and puzzles into your classroom for a great way to keep children learning while they play.
- Traveling for Business in Comfort: the Right Wardrobe is Essential
[Travel-and-Leisure] When you're traveling on business, whether by plane or automobile, you need to be able to dress for comfort while maintaining a professional appearance.
- Movie Review: "Capote" Is Beyond Definition
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Movies-TV] Moviegoers deciding to see "Capote" with the notion that they will walk away with more of an understanding of the megalomaniacal, self-destructive author will be disappointed.
- Commercial-Free Programming: Just One of the Benefits of Satellite Radio
[Communications:Satellite-Radio] The purchase of a satellite radio and a small monthly fee will open a whole world of ad-free radio listening.
- So, Donald... An Open Letter to Donald Trump
[News-and-Society] When it comes to energy, we, the United States, are in trouble!
- "Mr. Miyagi" Dies at 73
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Movies-TV] With the passing of Pat Morita, it seems as if we've lost a much beloved member of our American family.
- Arthritis Pain May Involve an Allergic Reaction to Food
[Health-and-Fitness] In at least some rheumatoid arthritis sufferers, the pain they feel may be an allergic reaction to a common group of food plants known as nightshades.
- Researching a Subject? Resources that Will Help
[Reference-and-Education] Taking some time to identify the right resources and plotting your organizational approach can save you hours of research time...
- Researching Your Genealogy: Start with Living Family Members
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] If you've been thinking for a while about beginning a serious search into your family's background, your best resource, your older family members, is a finite resource.
- Meeting National Standards with Integrated Curriculum, Differentiated Learning
[Reference-and-Education] Ways to provide the instruction that students need without relying on boring drills or lengthening an already demanding school day...
- Since Katrina, the Environment Is Front-Page News
[News-and-Society] Katrina and other recent natural disasters have become grim lessons in the consequences of failing to protect the earth's natural environment.
- Volunteerism for Teenagers: A Great Character Builder
[Kids-and-Teens] Volunteerism is a way for kids to cut across social and financial boundaries and connect with people different from them.
- Sports Provide a Welcome Outlet for the Disabled
[Recreation-and-Sports] The importance of both competitive and recreational sports for individuals with disabilities can't be overestimated.
- Advances in Prosthetic Devices Offer Increased Freedom for Amputees
[Health-and-Fitness] Strong, lightweight materials and advances in technology have translated into more comfort and higher function for amputees
- Introduce Your Kids to Your Favorite Classic Toys
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] This holiday season, think about introducing your children or grandchildren to the toys, games, and books that excited you when you were a kid.
- For the Friend Who Has Everything - A Consumable Gift
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Consumable gifts can actually become a yearly tradition and take the difficulty out of gift giving
- Add a Dynamic Design Accent to Your Home with the Right Staircase
[Home-Improvement] By choosing to include a beautiful stairway instead of a mundane one, you can change your home atmosphere from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Restoring a Home? There Are Lots of Design and Materials Decisions to Make
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Restoring an older home to its original beauty can not only extend its life to another generation of residents, it can contribute to the legacy of a region.
- Small Businesses Make a Big Impression: Use a Meeting and Conference Center to Connect with Clients
[Business:Small-Business] Creative use of your regional meeting and conference center will allow you to project a professional, successful image to your business associates.
- Keep your Training Sessions on Track: Hire a Full-Service Conference Center
[Business:Management] The right training facility can help you create a positive experience by providing the physical layout and support services you need.
- Starting a Jewelry Business? Home Parties Are a Great Way to Sell Your Work
[Home-and-Family:Parties] Home parties are a perfect way for local crafters to market their wares. Tips on how to plan the start of your small business.
- Kids in School? Check Out the School Systems Before You Buy a New Home
[Reference-and-Education] Buying a home in a town with a quality school system can be a major component in a decision making process. Tips on locating a school system that fits your child/children's needs.
- Taking up Beading? An Amazing Variety of Books and Beading Kits Will Help You Get Started
[Arts-and-Entertainment] There are so many ways to create beaded items that it is hard to know where to start. Here are some tips and information on where to look and how to get started.
- Your Next Move: Are You Ready for a Retirement Community?
[Home-and-Family:Retirement] Maintaining a house that is too big after the kids are gone can be difficult. Perhaps a retirement community is a better option. Informaiton on retirement real estate for the over 55 crowd.
- Turn a Tract Home into Your Own Personal Retreat
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Transform a generic looking tract house into a personal retreat. Tips and ideas for decorating and furnishing your generic home.
- Log Cabin Living: Soften the Decor with Fabric, Artwork, and Plants
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Log cabins are great for a rustic living experience, yet present some unique decorating challenges. Here are some tips on decorating your log cabin.
- Organize Your Folders to Optimize Efficiency
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] Files proliferate quickly on personal computers and, without a bit of planning, users can end up hunting for information. Here are some tips for organizing files on your computer.
- Giving a Sales Presentation? Make Sure You Know your Equipment!
[Business:Sales] Knowledge of how to use technology for a presentation can make or break a sale. Tips on how to fine tune your technology prior to the presentation.
- Create a Great Computer Work Station in a Small Space
[Home-Improvement] You can create a comfortable and functional computer work station in remarkably little space. Here are some tips on how to create that space.
- Store and Maintain your Business Tools and Equipment with Self Storage
[Business] Space a problem for storing business tools and equipment? Self storage may be the answer. Tips and ideas for finding the space that works.
- Store Seasonal Items in Your Own Self Storage Unit
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Suffering from too much stuff and too little room? A self-storage unit may be the solution. Tips of uses and finding a self-storage unit for your needs.
- Layering for Comfort and Style: Combine Neutral and Bright Colors for a Coordinated Look
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Whether putting together business or casual attire, it is important to present a coordinated look. Tips on how to choose clothing componants that match.
- Buying a Home? Consider Hiring a Buyer Broker
[Real-Estate] Thinking of purchasing a new home? Look into contracting with a buyer broker to represent your needs. Tips on hiring a buyer broker to save you money on your new home.
- Choosing the Right House: Make Sure It Works for You
[Home-and-Family] Looking for a new home? It's a complex process, but the reward is great. Tips on finding the home that is right for you.
- Do your Budgeting with Targeted Bank Accounts
[Finance:Budgeting] A good financial plan, including a budget, puts you in control of your finances, rather than the other way around. Tips on setting up a budget that works for you.
- Finances for the Freelancer
[Finance:Personal-Finance] Budgeting and financial planning can be challenging for freelancers. Tips on how to manage your finances when a monthly income is variable.
- Easy Ways to Save Energy
[Home-Improvement] With this fall's spike in oil and natural gas prices , it's become more important than ever to make sure our homes are as energy-efficient as possible. Tips on inexpensive ways to conserve energy heating your home.
- Control Pests without Harmful Chemicals
[Home-Improvement] Unwanted insects and intruders are annoying, destructive, and potentially harful to humans. Here are some tips on controlling pests without the use of harmful chemicals.
- Five Signs You're in the Wrong Job
[Business:Careers-Employment] Tired of your job? Not satisfied with work? Perhaps you are in the wrong place. Here are some warning signs that it may indeed be time to start looking for a new job/career.
- Choosing the Right Work Environment
[Business:Careers-Employment] Making the right decision about a company environment can mean the difference between an enjoyable work day and a miserable one. Tips on finding the work environment that best suits your needs.
- Selecting a Pest Control Company
[Home-and-Family] If you have a problem with unwanted pests in your home, you may need to hire a professional to handle the situation. Here are some tips on finding the right pest control company for your situation.
- Your Best Tool - Your Business Card
[Business:Advertising] You never know where your next sale might come from - a well-designed business card can land the job. Here are some tips for creating and distributing your business card.
- Building a Business Wardrobe: Aim for Quality and Versatility
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Now that you have graduated from college and are ready for the business world, you need to invest in a business wardrobe. Tips on purchasing business casual and traditional clothing.
- Alternatives to Heating Your Home with Oil or Natural Gas
[Home-Improvement:Heating-and-Air-Conditioning] With rising oil and gas prices, everyone is looking for ways to save money. Here are a couple options to reduce your dependence this winter.
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