You’ve probably been hearing the same mantra since elementary school - if you don’t get good grades, you won’t get into a good college, you won’t get a good job and you’ll end up living like a bum on the street…
All joking aside, your academic performance really does affect what fields you can go into […]
Archive for June, 2008
Stressed For College Success? Seven Key Sources of Stress For Students
It’s tough being a student. You’re busy learning to live on your own, balancing the demands of friends and relationships and on top of that – you’re expected to study! Learning how to balance these various demands is vital to your academic performance, so take the time to learn how to manage stress […]
A Day in the Life of a Celebrity Personal Assistant
I’m a celebrity personal assistant. People often ask me, “What’s a typical day look like in the life of a personal assistant?” The answer is emphatically, without question, a definite, positive: there is no typical day! Each and every day is unique to itself. For example, one day you can be setting up a photo […]
Satellite TV For PC, Real Deal Or Scam?
“Get Satellite TV for PC today!!” The ad flashes cross your screen.
“Yeah right,” you scoff. “Get Satellite TV for PC for this type of price? There’s definitely got to be a catch. Deals like this never turn out the way they advertise. This has got to be a scam.”
Really? I’m sorry if that’s the way […]
Practice Piano Effectively to Be a Good Pianist
Although this article is written for pianists who want to learn how to practice effectively, it is also a good advisory for any musicians wanting to hone their skills in any musical instruments.
The great Vladimir Horowitz, an acclaimed Russian-American concert pianist once said, “If I do not practice for a day, I know it. If […]
English Independence Day BBQ Cooking
It all started over two hundred years ago with oppression and taxation by the British crown and ended up with a war. I am not sure why the American nation chooses to celebrate its separation from the British on July 4th but as a barbecue enthusiast I can really see the benefits.
Being a native of […]
Golf Get Away Vacations a Dream Vacation For Golf Lovers
Most of America’s more popular golf resorts reside in the Sun Belt, where weather is accommodating for outdoor activities for most months throughout the year. More adults are planning their vacations to destinations that cater to some serious golf. These resorts are geared toward providing a great vacation experience for everyone, from the advanced golfer […]
College Planning: Education IRA or 529 Plan?
With the costs of college rising at a rate that is twice the rate of inflation, college planning has become more critical than any time in the past. Whether you plan to have your kids go to a community college, and then transfer to a four-year college or go directly to a four-year college it’s […]
Best Nintendo Wii Games and Where Can You Get Them
After a successful succession of the Game Cube system, Nintendo Wii has been available on the market for a few years. With unique features, small size and a level of innovation unheard of in the video game industry, it is making quite a name for itself. There are also some great games that are available […]
Are You a Super (Stressed) Mom? How to Gauge and Relax Through Your Kids’ Book Display
You see all these mothers being supermoms. They have kids who excel in academics and in extracurricular activities, and judging from their kids’ book display, they are rearing Einsteins. They know how to cook, bake, sew, garden, and decorate. They keep immaculate houses. And to top it all off, they look so put together!
And here […]