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Towels That Shrink

J | July 23, 2009

Have you observed the inches that some towels lose when they are washed?

It is a fact that some towels really lose inches in the wash. This is apparent because of the fact that manufacturers cut down on the use of what they call as softening chemical that lessens shrinkage. The sole reason is not [...]

Unlikely Comparison

J | July 23, 2009

What is more stressful? Buying a car or searching for a cheap health insurance?
I’m asking, because here in the US, as we all know by now, health insurance does not come cheap. Insurance premiums increase every year. What’s worse, if you have a pre-existing condition, you are not certain if you can avail of a [...]

We Were Once Young

J | July 23, 2009

Teenage years are stressful years. That’s the time when we want to experiment a lot, we crave for acceptance by our peers as well as the desire to be a part of a social circle that we prefer. Apart from that, it is the time in our lives when we notice  a lot of physical [...]

PMSing?

J | July 23, 2009

PMS is a monthly thing that most women go through. However, do you know that as easy as drinking milk can help ward off PMS?  According from experts, women that load up on four servings of calcium and vitamin D rich foods per day are less likely to have  bouts of PMS.
Please note that sticking [...]

Pills That Work And Directions On Pill Bottles

J | July 22, 2009

Searching for diet pills that work, as in, those pills that really, really work is my latest obsession these days. Why? Simply because, my BFF is pleading me to take over her search. Ever since she got too busy with work, instead of her losing weight, she is on the opposite path. Her food binging [...]

Toothpaste And Your Silverware

J | July 22, 2009

Do you know of any other cleaning agent that can be used to clean silverware aside from silver polish?
I was shocked to hear from a friend that indeed you can use toothpaste to remove tarnishes from your silver pieces. Yes, your good old toothpaste is good but here is a caveat: toothpaste is definitely more [...]

Public Speaking And You

J | July 18, 2009

Do you suffer from speech anxiety? I bet, many of us do. It is so common that both the young and the old have this issue.
However, through practice and exposure, there is a good chance that speech anxiety can be overcome. I should know, I am a living testament to that. Early on when I [...]