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April 19, 2009

My Wealthy Relatives

My mom’s side of the family is pretty wealthy, and I can say firsthand that these things don’t necessarily trickle down.  My grandfather and uncle are practically made of money, and I don’t even get birthday cards or Christmas cards most years, let alone even a taste of that wealth (in the form of a [...]

January 22, 2009

Searching for stress relief

Hi! I’m looking for some information on meditation.  A friend of mine recently suggested I look into it to help me lower my stress levels.  I’m in my final year of completely my PhD and I am finding that the pressure is really starting to get to me.  I’m feeling tense all the time and [...]

December 10, 2008

Choosing a Good Wedding Venue

Your wedding venue is possibly one of the most important aspects of planning your wedding.  A poor venue can really change how satisfied you are with your wedding, not to mention how enjoyable the event is for your guests. Here are some tips for choosing a good wedding venue. Can they accommodate all of your [...]

April 29, 2008

Get Over Your Fear of Guns

Having a healthy respect of guns is a good thing, but you have a fear of guns that you would like to get over, here are some ideas for you. Go to the firing range.  If you’re not ready to practice shooting yet yourself, you can go with friends and watch at first.  Getting accustomed [...]

January 8, 2008

Verizon Ringtones and Other Ways to Personalize Your Cell Phone

Tired of having a cell phone that looks and sounds just like everyone else’s?  There are a number of ways to personalize your cell phone: You can download ringtones to make your ring sound different than other people’s who have the same phone as you.  For example, many websites offer free and low cost ringtones [...]