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A Different Approach to Job Searching

Although the national unemployment rate has declined somewhat over the past few weeks, it is still pretty high. This means that there are thousands of people across the country still looking for work. Because the job market has gotten so competitive, some people are taking a new approach to their job search. This has included targeting entire downtown blocks of office buildings, and going from building to building dropping off a resume. This is something job seekers used to do years ago before the invention of the internet. After the internet was launched, many companies started requiring that all applicants apply for jobs online. This not only made the job search more impersonal, but it also made applicants wonder if there resume was going into a black hole. This is why some applicants have started dropping off their resumes to the company receptionist, because it makes them feel more confident that it will reach the right person. In addition, doing this also gives them an opportunity
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Addicted to Sweets

Many people have a sweets addiction, but most won�t admit it. They won�t admit it because they don�t want anyone to know that they are addicted to foods that are not good for them. Some of these people are slim and look very healthy, so you would never know to look at them that they have a sweets addiction. There are many people who are addicted to desserts like brownies, chocolate chip cookies and strawberry shortcake. Some of these people work in office buildings that have numerous bakery and candy shops located in the food court. They visit these shops frequently and buy themselves things like candy bars and cookies, which they hope will help them make it through the day. For some, making it through the day means eating a chocolate fudge brownie for breakfast or a slice of cheesecake during their mid-afternoon break. Those who usually do this typically work in very stressful jobs. Instead of doing something healthy to relieve their stress like exercising or drinking water, they eat
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Prepping for an Audition

There are millions of �up and coming� actors out there today, and the ones that get the best TV and movie parts are the ones who are fully prepared for their auditions. Getting involved in the entertainment industry can be exciting, but it also requires a lot of hard work and flexibility. It takes a lot of hard work to remember the lines, and a lot of flexibility because many auditions are usually last minute. If you are preparing for an audition for a TV role, try and get as much information about the TV show as you can. This will help you gain a better understanding of what the show�s main concept is about. This information will also help you know how your character should act. If it is an existing TV show, try to watch a couple of episodes before your audition date. By doing this you will see how the characters on the show interact with other, which is very important. If you are replacing another actor on the show who is very popular with viewers, watch closely and carefully how thi
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Recipes with a Twist

Most of us have eaten a dish that contained an ingredient we just couldn�t we put our finger on. It may have been a mystery spice ingredient in a sweet potato pie or a bowl of chili. Although we didn�t know what the mystery ingredient was, we agreed that it gave the dish a unique twist and flavor that we liked. One way to give a traditional spaghetti and meatball recipe a unique twist, is by using chocolate flavored pasta and stuffing the meatballs with toasted walnuts and mini-chocolate chips. It is very surprising how well the chocolate ingredients go with the tomatoes, garlic, and other savory ingredients. And, if you want to give the recipe another twist, top the dish with a teaspoon of chocolate sauce. It will be fun to watch people try to guess what the mystery ingredient is. Now this is how to make a boring spaghetti recipe more exciting. Another recipe with a twist is deep dish lasagna made with layers of mascarpone cheese and hot sauce. The mascarpone cheese will give the dish
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Early Holiday Gift Ideas

For many consumers, the arrival of October officially signals the beginning of the holiday shopping season. It might seem a little too early to think about holiday shopping for some, but this is actually a good time to find some good deals. One item that is expected to be a popular holiday gift this year, is the new Apple phone. The new phone was launched a few weeks ago, and it was reported that thousands of people stood in line at Apple stores for several days just to get one. Within the next two or three weeks the prices on these new phones should decrease between fifteen to twenty percent, which makes them great holiday gifts. Another item that is expected to be on a lot of holiday shopping lists this year is a video game console. Video gaming is now a very popular recreational game, especially among young twenty somethings and teens. It is estimated that over one million gaming consoles will be sold during the 2014 holiday season. Shoppers have the option of buying gaming consoles
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Keeping a Healthy Digestive System

Having a healthy digestive system is the key to overall good health. Unfortunately there are millions of people today who have serious digestive problems. One of the main reasons many suffer with digestive issues is because they don�t eat enough fiber. It would seem that getting enough daily fiber would be easy, but it is not. This is because the daily foods we like to eat are usually low on fiber and higher in other things like fats and sugar. High levels of sugar make it difficult for the digestive system to process food. So it looks like the only option for keeping a healthy digestive system is by making a concentrated effort to eats foods that are high in fiber. When some people think about increasing their daily fiber intake, they usually think of things like steamed broccoli and bran flakes. Fortunately however there are a lot of things you can eat that have a high level of fiber that taste better then bran flakes and plain steamed broccoli. One includes high fiber honey flavored
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Unusual Interview Experiences

When it comes to the personal �interview� experience, most range from comfortable and relaxing to intimidating and scary, and everything in between. Just about everyone who has a work history has probably had at least one unusual interview. In a recent news article from a human resources magazine, there were several stories from individuals who shared the interview experiences they have had over the years. One story was from a guy named Elliott who currently works in the manufacturing industry. One of Elliott�s most unusual interview experiences was when he interviewed for a forklift position at a manufacturing company. Since he was applying for a warehouse position, Elliott expected his interview to be somewhat informal. However, he was not prepared for how �informal� his interview was going to be. The interview was scheduled for noon, and the person interviewing Elliott decided to eat lunch during the interview session. The lunch consisted of two chili dogs with onions and some Fr
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