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When I was young, there was a girl who was a year younger and a foot taller than me. She bullied me for approximately two years. One day something inside of me snapped; I decided I wasn’t going to take her abuse any longer and stood up to her. Unfortunately, our confrontation ended in a fight, which I won. She never picked ...

As a social work and psychology student, Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs was a theory in which we focused a great deal of time. According to Maslow, there are five levels of needs, ranging from physiological to self-actualization. It is difficult to move from one level to the next without first meeting your needs at the lower level. If you can ...

I often wonder about whether attitude is gratitude, or if gratitude is attitude. Actually, I think it is both. If your attitude is positive, more than likely you are thankful for everything that you have. And, if you are grateful for what you have, that says a great deal about your attitude. In either case, being grateful is positive, and it can have ...

Ernest Hemingway once said “When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.” How true that is. How many times has someone asked you how you were, but doesn’t take the time to listen to your response? They may cut you off, start talking about themselves, or walk away. If you’re like most people, this behavior probably leaves a sour taste in your mouth. People want to ...

In August of 2009, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) finished a study that analyzed airport on-time performance throughout the U.S. The airports that ranked the lowest on BTS’s list are some of the biggest and busiest in the country, which is no surprise to anyone who’s traveled recently. Very few of us haven’t dealt with the over-crowded planes and frequent ...

Yep, it’s that time of year. And rather than bore you with yet another Turkey Day post extolling the virtues of gewurztraminer or pinot noir, we’re going to tell it to you like it is. Are you ready? There is no perfect wine match for Thanksgiving meals. It’s something we as retailers have known for years (glorified in amusing detail by ...

At long last, it’s been scientifically, mathematically, and economically proven: Women are kinda bummed out. And not just since the unemployment rate started creeping toward 10 percent; we have been sinking into this funk for the past 35 years.

Ah, Thanksgiving — a time for family, friends, tradition, and most importantly, deliciously indulgent comfort food. From dinner rolls to stuffing to mashed potatoes and gravy, Americans look forward to this holiday as the quintessential day to feast with no remorse and certainly no counting calories! But did you know that the average Thanksgiving meal will set you back anywhere ...

The holidays are stressful enough without worrying about money, too. If you're a little tight on cash this season (or just want to save a few bucks!) we've researched the top ways to get the most out of your Thanksgiving feast. Just because you're saving money doesn't mean that you're losing flavor. In DIY Turkey's case, you're actually adding your own ...

Make your turkey the most delicious ever this year! When we say turkey, do you think stringy, dry white meat that makes you want to hurl? Well, we hear you. And we're here to change that. We've asked are chef friends, read through all our resources, and scanned the web for the best and latest in turkey tips to bring ...

Excelle created the What's Your Turkey IQ? quiz to help you learn more about Thanksgiving's most popular dish: The Turkey. We're providing the answers so you can learn from the quiz, but... h4. Don't cheat! If you haven't taken the What's Your Turkey IQ quiz, go take it first. See answers on the next page... [page] 1) 1. Deep-frying turkeys originated ...

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Holding back tears, Oprah Winfrey told her studio audience Friday that she would end her show in 2011 after a quarter-century on the air, saying "prayer and careful thought" led her to her decision.

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Remember when you were a kid and thought you could do anything? You knew no boundaries, had no fears and felt you could conquer the world? Self confidence was your birthright and you knew how to use it to get what you wanted. Then you grew up and that self confidence was eroded by life experiences, perceived or real limitations, ...

Many of us are trying to cut back expenses this year, including trimming back on all the trimmings for the holidays. This article shows you that you can still have an elegant Thanksgiving celebration by opting for lesser known, value-priced wines. The article discusses how to match wine with food and how to work with your wine shop to help you ...

Nowadays, space itself requires cost. When it comes to storing personal and corporate belongings, self storage units are optional and cost-efficient facilities. Charge for space has been reaching sky rocket prices, thus renting a warehouse or a garage space can be very expensive specifically for personal use only. An alternative solution for these pricey rentals would be a self storage unit. ...

This article puts an interesting spin on how to see if your marriage or relationship is on track. Using a time-tested business tactic of developing a mission statement, the author explores applying strategies for that make businesses successful to a personal relationship.

A father dissects the different attitudes people have towards baby girls and boys -- in his experience, people were far more excited about the latter. Why the difference in enthusiasm? Why do people get so much more excited about a baby boy?

Why are you a good, empowering friend to other women? What do you bring to the table? We all have our specific qualities and in a friendship, we must to have something that benefits the other person if we are to be of value. What is it that you provide? Dependability? An ear to listen? Good advice? Positive feedback? Or do ...