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- December 15, 2010
Especially during the holiday spending season, it can be very tempting to accept the instant discounts major retailers offer you at the register for applying for the store's credit card. But Beverly Harzog of credit.com advises, "Always say no… It's just never, ever a good idea to try to get approved on the spot when
READ MOREThe decline of eye contact- in both work and social settings- is a growing problem, and it's having a negative effect on our ability to influence, impress, and connect with others. The Wall Street Journal, 5/28/2013
READ MOREThink about a time in your life when something happened that made you say, “What a coincidence!” Everyone experiences them. But are coincidences just chance occurrences or could they be helpful “signs” worth paying attention to?
READ MOREChris Hughes is starting Jumo to do for charities “what Yelp did for restaurants.” His site will index charities so users can find and evaluate them. The New York Times, 11/30/2010
READ MOREDid you know that keeping a journal can improve your overall well-being? “I’ve found it’s a good way to deal with anxiety. Sometimes, it’s just a good way to dump anger,” explains creative writing teacher Kathleen Coudle-King, who has written in a journal before bed for 20 years. In his book, “Writing to Heal,” social
READ MOREThe Transformers star is taking action to help his hometown in North Dakota, currently submerged under floodwaters. "What I'm doing is I'm raising awareness and I'm trying to raise as much money as I can to help restore the city," he said. To help, visit Duhamel's Facebook page or go to http://centerforcommunitygiving.com/. USA Today, 6/28/2011
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