Do your only fans consist of your Mom and your cat? Have you felt like life has passed you by? Take a lesson from Susan Boyle. Just last week she was an unknown woman living in a quiet village. Today she is an internet sensation – for all the best reasons.

Gift giving customs vary greatly from country to country. What is considered appropriate in France may be entirely inappropriate in Japan. How do you know that you are not making a cultural “faux pas” when giving a gift to your top international client? You are not alone. US presidents and executives from large, high visibility [...]

Whether you're planning a wedding, or attending one, gift-giving plays an important role in the "big day."

9 steps toward feeling settled in your new home Don’t expect things to be the same in your new location as they were in the old one, or you’ll be disappointed. Focus on what you have here, not on what you had there. Accept being where you are. Send samples of your new culture to [...]

Sex is everywhere. It is almost impossible to pick up a magazine, listen to music or watch a movie without receiving sexual messages. Advertisers use images of women and men in suggestive poses to sell their products. There are sex chat rooms on the Internet and condom machines in public washrooms. Some messages are merely [...]

“Where did he come up with that?” Kids often amaze us with their imaginative ideas and we should give ourselves a pat on the back for playing a role in this development. Innovative thinking is essential for success in school and in life, and it’s our job as parents and grandparents to nurture our kids’ [...]

We all know the importance of mammograms for women over 40 (or earlier if your health care professional recommends it or there is a family history of breast cancer.)  A few questions can make sure you get the full benefit from your mammogram.  Don’t be afraid to ask questions, and keep asking until you are satisfied.  [...]

“Boy, God must really be gunning for you!” As the tears began to stream down my face, I was grateful we were working in the relative darkness of an ultrasound room. The comment made by a nurse was simply an off-handed remark. The words themselves were harmless, but they gained power and cut deep because [...]

How do the different birth control methods really work – do they all act as an abortion technique? Do contraceptives help to destroy a marriage? Advice: There is a joke that is prevalent in ob/gyn offices: Question — What do you call people who use natural methods of birth control???? Answer – “Parents.” Here are [...]

Inexpensive and cheap college dorm room decorating ideas and tips. College Life & Living.