Overview In this age of saving both money and the planet, reusing plastic bottles is a way to combine both. But online rumors have circulated that this is not safe practice and could be potentially harmful to your health. These…
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For shy guys, it can seem like the dating pool is awash with men who are cockier and more confident in talking to women. Going to clubs and bars seems stressful, and striking up a conversation with a stranger can…
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Overview Deciding when and how to announce your pregnancy is a very personal thing. There are some etiquette guidelines to use as a framework for determining how to let others know you’re expecting a baby. They relate to when and…
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The world of love and relationships can feel like a minefield to some men. Not knowing what to do—and, even more importantly, what not to do—can have you swearing off relationships altogether. Falling in love and staying in love with…
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Overview All relationships, personal and professional, encounter conflicts, according to Luisito S Dingcong, MD, a psychiatrist in Clearfield, Pa. Conflicts can lead to increased stress, just as stress can lead to increased conflicts. Learning to deal with conflicts and stress…
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According to Doctors Benjamin and Virginia Sadock, writing in “Synopsis of Psychiatry,” grief is a personal and subjective set of feelings brought on by the death of someone important to you. The Sadocks go on to point out that grief…
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Overview Loans are often required for people purchasing a new home or automobile. Your credit worthiness, as identified in your credit report, plays a large part in deciding the amount of interest you will pay on that loan. Don’t allow…
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Overview A positive pregnancy test causes a range of emotions from excitement to worry about the costs involved. With rising health insurance costs, many families choose to go without or choose lesser coverages to reduce the costs. Health care coverage…
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Time for Change defines a carbon footprint as the total amount of greenhouse gases produced, directly or indirectly, to support human activities. These greenhouse gases contribute to global warming and are typically expressed in the equivalent tons of CO2, or…
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It’s an oft-quoted statistic that 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce, as estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It means that there may be a wide variety of divorced men on the market available for…
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A marriage is not always made up of sunshine and walks along the beach after the honeymoon is a distant memory. Marriage often involves practical issues like figuring out ways to pay bills and getting the kids to soccer practice….
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Most people think nothing of flipping the switch on a light or pushing the power button on an electronic device, but the amount of energy we consume each day adds up. The average American family spends $1,900 on its utility…
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Your carbon footprint is essentially the impact you have as an individual on the environment as a whole. Each person contributes to the energy usage and environmental impact on the earth. While the things you do on a daily basis…
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Conflict is a fact of life in our workplace, relationships and day-to-day life. Conflict can be damaging and create feelings of dislike, resentment, distrust and negativity. You cannot eliminate conflict from your life, but you can turn its negative properties…
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Reducing your use of fresh water keeps the planet green in more ways than one. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, American water treatment facilities use enough electricity to power 5 million homes for a year. In addition to…
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A night out at the club, pub or bar may be a good way to meet people, but it can also break the bank. Paying for cover charges and drinks is an expensive way to see if you can meet…
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Casual dating refers to dating that is accomplished without the promise of a further relationship. If you feel too busy for a relationship or are testing the dating waters following a bad break-up, casual dating can help you meet other…
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Compact fluorescent lights, or CFLs, generate light by running a current through an argon-filled tube. The ultraviolet light generated in the process causes a fluorescent coating on the tube to emit visible light. Most of the energy required by CFLs…
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Overview Jealousy is an innate survival mechanism that is necessary in maintaining intimate relationships, according to “Psychology Today”. Mild feelings of jealousy help remind partners that they should appreciate one another and make consistent efforts to keep one another happy….
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Overview Consumers increasingly seek greener energy sources while dreading the costs associated with special roof panels or windmills. Solar ovens represent one of the cheapest and easiest ways to go green. Box cookers, also known as solar ovens, often present…
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Overview Many fine-motor skill difficulties go undiagnosed during preschool and kindergarten, because of the wide range of abilities among children of these ages. When the more structured learning begins in first grade, children whose motor skills make them unable to…
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The U.S. Geological Survey says “Estimates vary, but each person uses about 80 to 100 gallons of water per day.” Conservationists and those who are environmentally minded would like to see this number reduced. There are a few simple changes…
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Overview Conflict happens–within yourself, between two people, within groups and between groups. Conflict can excite and provoke fear. If handled correctly, conflict can result in productive outcomes, where people can grow and increase their bonds, suggests the Rotary Club of…
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Overview Although deciding what to wear during pregnancy can be tricky, pregnant women don’t have to sacrifice comfort for fashion. Many department stores and designers make stylish maternity clothes for mothers-to-be, and some pregnant women are learning ways to use…
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Marriage proposals may be grand, extravagant gestures or simple declarations of love. The most important aspect of any marriage proposal is heartfelt sincerity. It’s also a good idea to have a ring in hand and an idea of what you…
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Overview No-fault divorce statutes provide the basis upon which a majority of marriage dissolution cases are lodged in the United States, according to the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. Despite some minor variations in different states, the general…
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Overview A swimming pool offers hours of fun, whether it’s in your backyard, at your community center or in your town. But to keep everyone safe, you need to follow swimming pool safety policies. About 300 children younger than 5…
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Overview Your financial information is provided to the credit bureaus by various sources. Banks, lenders and credit card companies share your account numbers, balances, credit limits, payments and other data with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. They provide positive and negative…
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Solar panels are a collection of cells put together that can extract energy from the sun. The stored energy is then able to be used for electricity in a home or business. Using solar panels allows for better benefits for…
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If you’re a single woman, chances are you know all too well how hard it is to have a relationship in the 21st century. Dating can be seem to be more chore than pleasure. And once you’ve been through the…
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