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Cell Phone Etiquette, Woman on Cell Phone in Movie Theater

Cell Phone Etiquette

This is a guide about cell phone etiquette. No one likes to have someone ignore them while talking on their cell phone or even worse talking so loudly on their phone in a public place that it disturbs other people.

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Polite Cell Phone Use, Woman Talking on Cell Phone in Public

Polite Cell Phone Use

In this video, etiquette expert Elaine Swann explains how to avoid annoying other people when you need to use your cell phone in public. Watch the related videos for more helpful etiquette tips.

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Keeping New Year's Resolutions

My tip for keeping my resolutions is to keep them realistic. Like losing weight, the resolution is to slowly and healthily lose some weight.

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Practical Self Defense

Martial arts expert Sundar J.M. Brown explains some basics of self defense. Be sure to watch the related videos for more information and tips about self defense.

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Make Adjustments Instead Of Resolutions

Everyone knows the situation. At the beginning of each year, we make resolutions that may rapidly become obsolete or slowly wane as days and months pass.

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Surviving on the Blind Side

I've noticed more than one of my TF family is experiencing vision loss. This article is for you.

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Finding a Support Group

This is a guide about finding a support group. If you are dealing with a personal or family crisis, it can be important to connect with people that understand what you are going through. Finding the right support group can be a big help.

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Being on Time

This is a guide about being on time. Busy schedules abound these days. It's easy to get caught up with your current task and end being late for your next one. No one likes to be late and certainly, no one likes to have to wait for someone who is late.

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Observations from the Blind Side

These comments have been percolating for quite awhile. Please excuse if some of them strike you as a bit snarky (acerbic and smart-alecky).

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Keeping a Diary

This is a guide about keeping a diary. A diary or journal is a great way to get your daily thoughts written down. It can help you get organized, work through problems and issues, or simply be a creative outlet.

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Learning Self Defense

This is a guide about learning self defense. You never know when you might need to rely on yourself to get out of a dangerous situation. Learning self defense can teach you the skills you need to protect yourself.

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Have Fun When Journaling

Do you love to journal? Me too. Here are some tips for your journaling.

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Library For Blind and Print-Challenged Bookworms

Do you love to read but have trouble with standard print? Do you have physical problems that make holding a standard or larger book difficult or impossible? This library is for you.

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Joining the National Guard at 35

I am currently attending college to obtain my bachelors degree in legal studies. I was searching around today for prospective employers and saw that the National Guard has a position open in an area of interest to me.

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Pros and Cons of Joining the National Guard

My son, in possession of a BS in psychology, is currently working as an EMT. He is considering joining the National Guard for not only the extra pay, but because he was told that he could also advance his education by joining.

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My Frugal Life: On The Sidelines

Sometimes it is hard to sit on the sidelines and watch things happen. Sometimes you want to get in and help, but all you can do is sit on the sidelines and be patient.

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My Frugal Life: On The Sidelines

My Frugal Life: On The SidelinesSometimes it is hard to sit on the sidelines and watch things happen. Sometimes you want to get in and help, but all you can do is sit on the sidelines and be patient.


My Frugal Life: Find Out How Great You Are

My Frugal Life: Find Out How Great You AreI grew up with the message that I was fat and worthless. A couple of years ago, I looked at the few pictures that exist of me over the years (I always avoided being photographed). Me at age 4 - not a bit fat, though my teenage sisters had me convinced that I was.


Ten More Lessons from the Blind Side

Ten More Lessons from the Blind SideHere are a few more things I've learned over the last eight years since I lost my sight:


My Frugal Life: Embracing Blind

My Frugal Life: Embracing BlindOn the weekend of the November 5-7, 2010, I was invited to my first National Federation of the Blind of Ohio convention. While there, I learned that there is so much that people who are blind can do and not to underestimate them.