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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

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

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

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

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

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

Building a Sales Team

In most companies the sales team can usually impact the bottom line more than any other department. This is one of the reasons why sales employees should be tracked closely and receive training on a consistent basis. Having a solid sales team is very important for any company, especially during this economy. The bad economic conditions have made it very hard for most businesses to increase revenue and profits. For this reason, a large number of corporate companies and small businesses are investing more time and money in their sales staff. This particularly includes those that sell consumer products such as shoes, electronic equipment, appliances and automobiles. At Best Buy for example, in-store sales associates are receiving additional training. The additional sales training includes developing more persuasive sales pitches and better communication skills. The Best Buy chain has experienced some challenges over the past few years, which is why management is trying to build a stronger

White & Black Make a Comeback

According to several recent fashion reports, �white & black� will be making a comeback during the upcoming 2014 fashion season. The last time white & black was a major fashion statement was back in the 1980�s and 90�s. During the 1980�s white & black wedding themes were very popular. Most brides back them wanted their bridesmaids dresses designed in a white lace and accessorized with a long black velvet belt. It was very easy to dress the groomsmen, because they either wore white or black tuxedos. Many reception halls back then were decorated with black tablecloths accessorized with white dinnerware and napkins. You could also find white & black being used quite frequently by interior designers during the 1990�s. Many designed their client�s living rooms with black lacquer chairs, white sofas and black & white wallpaper. It was also not unusual during this time to see master suite�s and bathrooms designed in white & black. This included white & black comfor

Bankruptcy Disruption to Business and Individuals

Life after bankruptcy can be challenging for both businesses and individuals. For a business owner, rebuilding after bankruptcy is very important to the financial future of their company. Once the bankruptcy filing is approved, the owner is able to start rebuilding their business. Most businesses file for chapter 13 bankruptcy, which enables them to negotiate repayment amounts and terms with their creditors. These payments are overseen by a court appointed trustee. In most cases when a business owner has filed for bankruptcy protection, it is usually a last resort. The owner has typically tried to manage their business with very limited funds and resources, but eventually realize that they can�t manage things like this forever. Once all payments have been made on time and satisfied, the business will receive a bankruptcy discharge. For the owner of the business, the next step is to start rebuilding their vendor relationships and credit lines. This may or may not be challenging, dependi

Delaying and Changing your Retirement Plans

In light of the unstable economy and constant debates going on in Congress, many people are starting to make changes and updates to their initial retirement plans. Prior to this, most had planned on working until age 62 and then relocating to another state to live out their retirement years. Unfortunately, most have had to put these plans on hold or change them all together. Not being able to retire as planned has frustrated a lot of people. Many have worked for twenty five years or more, and feel that they have earned the right to retire the way they want to. For some, current economic conditions have forced them to delay their retirement plans for two to three years. This may not sound like a long time, but to someone who has already worked twenty plus years, these additional years seem like a lifetime. Recent surveys conducted by AARP and other similar organizations, revealed that many �soon to be� retirees don�t feel very confident about their financial futures. Some are very conce

The Job of a Personal Stylist

Working as a personal stylist can be a lot of fun, but it can also be very challenging. Many of the people who hire personal stylists are high profile celebrities and very demanding business executives who don�t have time to put together a wardrobe. For a busy executive, looking professional and put together at all times is very important. This includes looking their best for client meetings, making speeches and new business presentations. However many executives either don�t have time to go shopping or they don�t have a good sense of fashion. This is why many hire a personal stylist to assist them. A stylist will pull together several different outfits and accessorize them based on the executive�s specific need or situation. For example, if the executive needs an outfit to speak at an industry conference, the stylist will most likely select a traditional outfit with some unique features. The purpose of this is to make sure that the outfit is industry appropriate, but still has some ex