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This Day in History: Awarding Influential LiteratureRISMEDIA, May 4, 2007-On this day in history, in 1953 Ernest Hemingway (July 21, 1899 - July 2, 1961) was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for The Old Man and the Sea. An American novelist, short-story writer, and journalist, Hemingway proved himself ...

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8 Tips to Fight Forgetfulness & Boost BrainpowerBy Nancy Kalish, PreventionRISMEDIA, May 3, 2007-(MSN.com)-These days I spend a lot of time in front of my closet. It's not that I'm particularly choosy about what to wear. It's because I can't remember why I opened the closet in the first place.Bra...

Top 9 Ways to Make a Good Impression at the OfficeBy Dawn Rosenberg McKayRISMEDIA, May 1, 2007-(About.com)-It is important that you make a good impression at work. If you make a good impression on your boss, he or she is more likely to give you more responsibility which can lead to promotions and...

Decorating on a Budget Is Top Priority for Many RentersRISMEDIA, April 30, 2007-A recent survey conducted by Apartments.com indicates interior design and home decor is a hot topic for renters. According to the survey, ninety percent of renters will decorate when movi...

From Start to Finish: Welcome to NASCARBy Jody MaceRISMEDIA, April 27, 2007-(MSN.com)-Seventy-five million fans can't be wrong. NASCAR is the number-one spectator sport in the country, but to the uninitiated it can look like, well, just a bunch of cars driving in circles while a guy waves indecip...

The Top 10 Spring DestinationsBy ShermansTravel editorial staffRISMEDIA, April 26, 2007-Balmy weather, pretty flowers and reasonable prices make spring one of the best times of the year to travel. Our 10 favorite spring destinations will help you make the most of the season.Our list includes thre...

15 Ways Stores Trick You into SpendingBy The Simple DollarRISMEDIA, April 25, 2007-(MSN.com)-Ever notice how you can go to a store to pick up just one thing and then, by the time you get to the checkout stand, you have five or six things in your cart and a bigger bill than you had anticipated?Thi...

Allergy-Proof Your HomeBy Rick Ansorge, Eric Metcalf, and the Editors of Prevention Health BooksPreventionRISMEDIA, April 17, 2007-Your home should be a haven away from allergy triggers. And fortunately, it can be. There are plenty of things you can do inside your home to reduce allergen levels, ...

Celebrate Earth Day by Helping to Reduce Global WarmingBy Larry WestRISMEDIA, April 20, 2007-Burning fossil fuels such as natural gas, coal, oil and gasoline raises the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and carbon dioxide is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect and global warming...