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Making a New Year's Resolution?

Monday December 28, 2009

Happy New Year by Billy Alexander

Image (c) Billy Alexander

The New Year is a great time to think about overcoming an addiction. Whether it is quitting smoking, reducing or quitting alcohol, drugs, gambling, or any other behavioral addiction, there has never been more support, or more good reasons to embrace a healthy lifestyle. Read more...

Gift Ideas for Video Gamers

Tuesday December 22, 2009

Image (c) Chris Chidsey

Image (c) Chris Chidsey

Thinking of giving in to someone who may be addicted to video games and giving them what they want for Christmas? Read other columns encouraging you to buy a gamer more game-related stuff, but worried it will make the problem worse? At a loss for other ideas?

Fear not. Just read these Gift Ideas For Excessive Video Gamers, and you will be set to buy something much more suitable in time for Christmas. Read more...

Staying Safe During the Party Season

Saturday December 19, 2009

The party season is upon us, along with numerous risks. Keeping your reputation intact at your work Xmas party is important, but you also need to stay safe in less formal gatherings. So here are some tips:

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Hooked on Text? Watch Out For Cell-Phone Rip-Offs!

Thursday December 17, 2009

Image (c) Sanja Gjenero

Image (c) Sanja Gjenero

I'm amazed this is legal, but apparently cell phone companies can offer a tantalizing contract in which texts are free, then change the deal without ensuring you are properly informed about it.

And who are they targeting? Young people who have the potential to get hooked on texting. It's like the classic drug pusher's strategy -- the first few hits are free, and once you are hooked, the cost is hiked. Read more...

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