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Essential Cooking Skills You Should Know!

Mastering an assortment of cooking techniques is a key to becoming a great chef, whether you’re an amateur cooking at home or a professional aspiring to earn a Michelin star. By understanding the various ways to prepare and cook food, cooks can work with a variety of ingredients and kitchen equipment en route to creating […]

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Is Soup the Ultimate Cold Medicine?

“A warm bowl of nourishment.”  ——- Having a cold is not fun. A stuffy nose, sniffles, sore throat, and other symptoms make having a cold a generally unpleasant experience. According to data collected by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, the average consumer shops for over-the counter medicine 26 times a year, with peak visits occurring […]

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What App Shows the Stocks Politicians are Buying?

“Track their investing.”  ——- The Autopilot app is an investment platform that enables the user to mirror strategies of public figures such as politicians.  In recent years, many political figures have been called out in the media for their “uncanny” ability to pick stocks and gain huge profits – one of the most prominent being Nancy […]

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Finding the Perfect Neighborhood in a New City!

by Morayma MaKay Corporate Relocation Consultant & Coach Get-Ready-Set-Move   “The art of the move.”  ——- Something important to remember when starting the relocation process is that finding the right neighborhood is just as important as choosing the right home. After all, your neighborhood shapes your day-to-day life, from your morning coffee routine to your evening strolls. […]

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Five Etiquette Tips to Begin Using Today

by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette Biography:  Candace Smith, wife of Nobel Prize-Winner Professor Dr. Vernon Smith and owner of the extraordinary blog, “Etiquette for the Business of Life” as featured by BBC, Chicago Tribune and USA Today offers her insights. “Be a positive influence.”  ——- When students ask me how to implement […]

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5,000 Years of Taxes!

“There are four major tax systems in place around the world today.”   ——- Let me tell you how it will be There’s one for you, nineteen for me ‘Cause I’m the taxman, yeah, I’m the taxman Should five percent appear too small Be thankful I don’t take it all ‘Cause I’m the taxman, yeah I’m […]

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Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder

“Shorter daylight hours can be depressing.”  ——- Winter can be an awe-inspiring time of year. Snow-covered landscapes and opportunities to enjoy sports like skiing and snowboarding make winter a favorite time of year for nature enthusiasts and athletes. As fun as winter can be, many people struggle with the transition from warm weather and long, […]

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The Creeping of Invasive Ideas!

“The Kudzu Plant!”   ——- I was in South Carolina not so long ago looking at properties when our realtor pointed out an ivy pant that seemed to be everywhere called Kudzu.  My horticultural knowledge is lacking, and therefore, I had not heard of this aggressive plant. Perhaps I am the last person in the United […]

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Sleeping at the Airport

“Flight delays and cancellations.” ——- As Sever weather this winter seems to be the norm in the United States. This means two things if you travel – flight delays and cancellations.     Thanks to the bevy of online booking sites, many would-be travelers have taken to planning their own trips. However, travel agents still provide valuable […]

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Who was Saint Valentine?

“Three separate historic figures.”  ——- Valentine’s Day presents an opportunity to express feelings of love. Greeting cards and heart-shaped chocolate boxes are traditional gifts, as are red roses. Most people know how and why Valentine’s Day is celebrated, but few may know the person behind the holiday’s name. The Catholic Church recognizes three different martyred […]

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