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1). A Step-By-Step Guide To Puppy Picking With hundreds of breeds to choose from, how do you decide which one is right? Narrow down the choices in a few simple steps. Size Matters 2). Acne: 10 Most Common Myths What we think we know about acne is steadily being replaced by what scientists are learning. Meanwhile, many myths continue to circulate and endure. Clearing up some of the misunderstandings about acne is what this article is about. Myth #1: Acne only affects appearance Acne can also cause deep psychological distress. Severe acn... 3). Are 2 Dogs Better Than 1? How could 1 dog ever be enough for a dog lover? Before you decide to add another dog to the family, there are some important concerns about your curre 4). Avoid Graphical Overload When designing a website, it's easy to start loading it up with graphics. While tempting, you have to resist -- otherwise, you'll end up with graphical overload. Why is that a bad thing? Here's why. It Takes Too Long to Download The first reason to cut down on graphics is that the more there are, and the larg... 5). Awesome Gift Ideas For The Teenage Dude If you're struggling to find the perfect gift for the teenage boy on your Christmas list, here are some gift ideas to get you started. Paintball What is the natural instinct that drives teenage boys to want to hunt each other down? Whatever it is, you can feed this instinct safely by giving a gift of paintball guns and equ... 6). Bachelorette Party Ideas While bachelor parties are a tradition dating back to the 1800s, bachelorette parties have become popular only recently. Bachelorette parties seem to be more about the bride-to-be bonding with women friends than the male tradition of enjoying a final night of freedom before marriage. A New Tradition Some brides choose a ni... 7). Basics Of Home Buying The most important investment you will ever make is probably the purchase of a home. Finding the right home for you can be a long and arduous process, but there is no getting around that. Know Your Wants And Needs Before embarking on your journey of house hunting, you must know what you really want to find. Sit down with ... 8). Bidding And Buying On EBay: Bonus Or Bogus? You're undoubtedly heard about people getting great deals on items they bought through eBay. If you're a bit envious and ready to try your hand, here's your chance to learn more. Exactly What Is An eBay? It's an online auction website, in fact the biggest one in the world. You know how an auction works -- someone puts up ... 9). Build Your Own Computer or Buy? Just look inside a computer case. At first glance, all those wires and components can look terrifyingly complex. And thinking about putting them all t 10). Building An Outside Deck One of the most beautiful additions to any home is a deck. Not only does it add beauty, a deck also adds value to your home. But there is much to think of when preparing to build a deck. A poorly built deck can be a disaster. Following are 10 things to consider before you build your deck. 1. Purpose First of a... 11). Choose The Right Snow Skis - Part 1 Snow skiing is one of the most popular winter sports in the world. This is a fun sport, but without the proper ski gear it can be frustrating, discouraging, and even dangerous. This article will help you select the single most important piece of equipment, the skis themselves. 12). College Basketball Jerseys: Don't Just Show Your Support -- Wear It! Among the most highly prized possessions that any college basketball player can hope for is their college basketball jersey. The college basketball jersey represents a feeling of pride and belonging to the team. But the feeling is not restricted to the team. Jerseys are also prized by fellow students, who show up at college games dres... 13). Computer Components for Idiots There are many fancy add-ons for computers, but the basic components of the computer are simple and universal. If 1 of these main components is missin 14). Dedicated OR Shared Web Hosting? To have a website, you have to have a host. The 2 principal options available for web hosting are shared and dedicated packages. A website that uses dedicated hosting has the server all to itself, while a shared host is split amongst multiple customers. This article will help you choose the 1 that will work best for your website. 15). Facts You Need To Know About The Hybrid Car The term "hybrid" means that something is mixed with its original form. The hybrid is a car that has both an electric and a gas motor to run it. But, unlike electric cars of yesteryear, the hybrid will recharge itself, hence no need to plug it into an outlet. The gasoline engines in these cars are smaller than in standard vehicles and... 16). FDA Approves Lasik Eye Surgery The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new custom lasik procedure in September of 2005. This new procedure can now treat many patients who were previously ineligible for the surgery. Nearsightedness Nearsightedness occurs when the eye is too long and light rays focus in front of the retina, instead of focusing o... 17). Finding Places To Access The Internet For Free In an increasingly wireless world, there are lots of places where you can connect your laptop to the internet when you are out and about. These places are called "hotspots," and if you know where to find them, you may never want to go home again. How To Find Public Hotspots The first place to look for hotspots is big publi... 18). Fishing Equipment And Accessories The sun is shining. The air is cool and crisp. Yes, this is a great time for fishing. As you come to the edge of a swiftly moving stream, you see a great fishing adventure beckoning. You set down your tackle box and your rod and reel, slip off your waterproof jacket, and slip on a pair of hip waders over your fisherman's vest. ... 19). Fit The Fishing Rod To The Fishing Task See yourself standing on the bank of a swiftly moving stream in the shade of a gnarled willow, your fishing rod bent beneath the weight of an unusually large catch. Whether or not you land that fish depends on the decisions you made at the shop -- primarily the type of rod. The ABCs Of Fishing Rods Your rod ... 20). Get More Traffic Using Niche Articles What is the key to Internet business success? It's simple: Targeted Traffic Clever internet marketers have long used a variety of ways to herd targeted traffic to their web pages, such as: pay-per-click campaigns, email marketing, search engine optimization, and ezine advertising. However, there is a simple,... 21). Gift Giving Guide For Guys Holiday gift shopping for your sweetheart can seem to be a difficult task, and many men put it off until Christmas Eve because of this. Knowing a few basics about the art of selecting a gift for a woman can help make your shopping trip more successful, and less stressful. Following are some hints about how to find the perfect holiday gift for your ... 22). Golf Apparel -- The Start Of Good Golf Etiquette Many of us recall old movie images of golfers in plaid pants, sweater vests, billed caps, and other stereotypical apparel of golfing lore. While clothing on golf courses has changed over the years, proper golf apparel is still expected. And the greater the prestige of the golf club, the greater the expectation you will abide by their dress code. 23). Golf Clubs: How To Bag The Best Price Getting great prices on golf clubs, as in most hard goods, is a 2 step process these days. First find which model you want in person, then get the best deal on the internet. So you'll want to start with a visit to pro shops and sporting goods stores first. Try out as many brands and styles as you can. Continue refining your search unti... 24). Guide To Refinancing Your Mortgage Refinancing your mortgage can mean great savings for you and your family. Replacing your existing mortgage with a lower interest loan, changing the term of your loan, or even consolidating all your debts into this new loan could save you money, both monthly and over the life of the loan. The rule of thumb is when interest rates are 1.5... 25). Hair Removal: The Good News If you're 1 of the millions of people who have hair growing where you don't want it, today's good news is, you have a wide range of effective hair removal options available to you. Reasons For Hair Removal People's reasons for wanting hair removed run the gamut from medical necessity to "just because I feel like it." Many... 26). Hair Removal: Which Method Is Best? If you're bothered by unsightly hair, you'll find many hair removal methods available. Your task is to select the right one. Before making a decision, you'll need to (a) research the treatment options available, and (b) answer a few questions about yourself. Which Area Do You Want To Treat? The area of the bod... 27). Hairstyles In A Hurry: Fast Tips For Fast Living It can be hard to get your hair to look like you want it to. Especially when you're in a hurry. Well now you can relax with 2 great looking hairstyles you can create without spending much time. Fast Forward Curl This sophisticated looking style is quick and easy. Begin by making sure you have ever... 28). Health Problems In Cats It may come as a surprise, if you're a new cat owner, that many health problems may befall your feline friend. Some problems are easily preventable, while others are hereditary. Hairballs Hairballs are among the most common of cat health problems. Cats groom themselves almost constantly, and swallow the loose hair that com... 29). Holiday Shopping On eBay Whether we like it or not, the holiday season has become the shopping season. But there is a way to remove the traffic and hassles from your holiday gift buying -- eBay. Shop in the comfort of your own home, and have fun in the process. Perfect Gifts If you know the kinds of things your friends and family like, then eBay'... 30). How Can You Defeat Ebay Snipers? If you're bidding for items on eBay, sooner or later you'll end up having your bid beaten at the very last second by a "sniper". This can be a frustrating experience. In theory sniping is against the rules and you can report it to eBay. In practice, however, they never do anything about it. The best way to beat the sniper is to become... 31). How To Pick Your Website Colors Before you can consider the finer points of your design, you need to make the big decisions. Few decisions are more important than the color scheme your website is going to use. Pay Attention To Contrast You need to pick colors that provide enough contrast to make your text stand out in order to promote readability. Stay a... 32). How To Prune Your Roses For Stunning Results Pruning and deadheading are essential to proper rose care. Alas, there are nearly as many opinions about how and when to prune as there are roses in n 33). If You Want A Good Puppy, Start With A Good Breeder If you're looking for a good dog, you probably should first locate a good dog breeder. But it isn't all that easy, unless you know what to look for. F 34). In-Between Hair: Out-Growing A Bad Haircut In-between hair -- when you are waiting for that bad haircut to grow out -- is a frustrating hair problem. Fortunately there are ways to get through this difficult time with a minimum of stress. Acceptance The first thing to do is to accept your hair as it is. Admit that there is only so much you can do at this stage. Once... 35). Introduction To Fishing The Thrill Of The Catch If you haven't fished before, you don't know what you're missing. If you did, you would be a fisherperson. Not only does it bring you closer to nature, there's the thrill of the catch. Imagine standing on the bank of a stream on a beautiful day, your rod bending under the weight of a good catch. Th... 36). Is A Collie Puppy Right For You? The television series "Lassie" made Lassie the beloved symbol for Collies in America. Your new Collie puppy won't measure up to the wonder dog, but you'll most likely find him a wonderful family dog. The Family Protector The Collie was originally bred to herd sheep, and still has a strong protective instinct, which makes ... 37). Is It ReFi Time Millions of people are taking advantage of the current opportunity to refinance the mortgage on their homes. Rising home prices combined with falling interest rates have motivated people to convert their accumulated home equity into expendable funds. This frequently works to their immediate advantage, giving them a considerably lower interest rate ... 38). Is Your VOIP Service Secure? For individuals, VOIP security is primarily a matter of preventing others from eavesdropping on their conversations. Some VOIP service providers offer voice security through encryption or separate data routes. Regular precautions for transferring files should, of course, always be followed. A firewall should be in place for protecting... 39). Joyful Autumn Rose Growing The autumn months of September and October are when roses perform at their peak. After faithfully following proper rose procedures up to this point, now -- at last -- you should begin to reap the rewards of full, vibrant, glorious blooms. Your work isn't quite done yet, however. Although autumn is the best growing time, it's also the ... 40). Kicking The Habit: The Zyban Way If you're looking for a way to quit smoking that has a proven success rate, you may be interested in a drug called Zyban. The main active ingredient of Zyban is bupropion hydrochloride, which is also known as Wellbutrin. Originally prescribed as an antidepressant, Wellbutrin exhibited a side effect of making patients lose interest in cigarettes. Wi... 41). Know Your Enemy: Acne Basic Training You have company -- acne affects almost everyone. It strikes nearly 85% of the population between the ages of 12 and 24. 40% of acne sufferers have breakouts severe enough to require medical treatment. Acne doesn't show favorites. Men and women of all races during adolescence and adulthood are nearly equally prone to acne. 42). Lavender The Queen Of Herbs Are you in love with lavender? If so, you're not alone, as lavender has become the most popular aromatic herb. In fact, in 1999, the "queen of herbs" was named as the "year of lavender!" As one of the most loved aromatic herbs, lavender has been cultivated and used throughout the centuries. In ancient times, the Egyptians used lavende... 43). Life Insurance: Term or Universal? Deciding on the wrong life insurance plan might leave a family without financial resources at the worst possible time. Choosing between term and universal life insurance plans can be confusing. Only with some research and planning can a responsible choice be made. Do You Even Need Life Insurance? Before deci... 44). Low Cost Home Landscaping Tips Installing and maintaining landscaping around your home can be a costly undertaking. Even the perfect landscape can end up a source of vexation instead of pleasure -- if it costs you more than you can afford to install and keep up. With these few helpful tips, you can save money on your landscaping without sacrificing quality or beaut... 45). Maid Of Honor: The Bride's First Lieutenant What Does A Maid Of Honor Do? The scope of the maid of honor's role in the wedding depends upon (1) how much responsibility she is willing to take on, and (2) how much responsibility the bride is willing to delegate. Usually the maid of honor is chosen because she is 1 of the bride's very closest friends, and her job description as ma... 46). Make A Good First Impression: Landscape Your Driveway Is your driveway landscaped? It should be. This includes the driveway itself, as well as the design elements on both sides. All sorts of materials from softscape options to hardscape are available to make your driveway attractive. Make A Good Entrance As the entrance to your home, the driveway should not be ne... 47). Non-Surgical Treatments For Back Pain If you suffer from severe back pain and fear that surgery may be necessary, or if surgery has been recommended and you question the wisdom of it, you may want to try some non-surgical physical treatments first. Unless your back pain is due to an infection, malformation of the back, or tumor, some type of physical treatment can probably... 48). Old Garden Roses -- A Proven Winner For Your Garden Old Garden Roses are any of the rose varieties that were recognized prior to 1867, the year in which the first modern rose, the hybrid tea, was intr 49). Over-the-Counter Topical Medications For Acne In the early stage of the ongoing war with acne, most people go to a pharmacy to buy an over-the-counter medication. There are so many treatments available for acne, that it can be a complicated decision. Advice from friends is not a reliable method for making a choice, because what worked for 1 person may not work for another. And advertising advi... 50). Plant Floribunda Roses For All-Season Blooms This Latin name translates as "many flowered" or "abundance of flowers" and the Floribunda rose surely lives up to its name. These roses are among t Browse Pages: 1 [2]