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Give Any Room a Makeover with Just $100

You have perfectly curated Pinterest boards and your friends have all commented on your impeccable taste. What you don't have, however, is the budget to make your decorating dreams come true. Luckily, it's simp...
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Getting around in Lebanon

Getting around in Lebanon will seem daunting for the traveler new to the country.  Roads tend to be extremely narrow, and where they’re not, cars line each curb bumper-to-bumper.  Traffic laws, such a...
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6 Things You Didn’t Know About Robin Williams

Robin Williams will be remembered for his quirks, his improvisations, his honest smile and his unparalleled concern for humanity. Here are six lesser-known facts about the man that are likely to make your ...
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Myths and Facts About Alcoholism

Despite being universally accepted, alcohol is a dangerous and addictive drug. Although not as habit-forming as nicotine, heroin or cocaine, alcohol dependency still affects roughly 17 million Americans. Alcoho...
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Simple Ways to Lose Weight without Really Trying

Are you frustrated by carrying around extra weight? Are you struggling to lose a pound or two? You might need to make small adjustments in your daily routine in order to start reducing those numbers on the bath...
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Great Writers of the 20th Century: John Steinbeck

In a way, each of Steinbeck’s novels is similar to a great painting that emotionally overwhelms the viewer. When the viewer moves closer and examines the brush-strokes, the painting is just a lot of colourful s...
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Travel Advice for a Stress-Free Time at the Airport

If you have planned an exciting vacation and you're looking forward to getting away, you will want to make sure that the trip goes as smoothly as possible. However, going through an airport can be a stressful e...
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Ten Steps to Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur

Most entrepreneurs start their business to achieve financial independence and wealth. There's nothing wrong with that goal. The problem is finding ways to turn that dream into reality. Here are a few starting p...
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How Much Sleep Do I Need to Avoid Health Problems?

Insufficient sleep can leave us feeling tired and groggy. However, the problems do not end there. Overwhelming research has linked inadequate sleep to a bevy of health issues: including cancer, cardiovascular d...
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Culture Fatigue in Italy: Four Tips for Avoiding It

So you’re going on vacation to Italy and you plan to visit some museums and art galleries while you’re there. One thing you can be sure of is that Italy has no shortage of those. But what you may not know is th...
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Revisiting the Cane River Black Creoles

It was halfway déjà vu as I drove north on I-49 beyond Alexandria, Louisiana and turned off at exit 119. But on the previous occasion, the day after Rickey Norman’s homegoing at Saint Charles Borromeo Church in...