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The 20 Best Cartoons of the 90's

The 20 Best Cartoons of the 90's

The 90's were a golden age of cartoons. We had a blast putting together the 20 best, and we're sure this list will inspire some discussion. Our only criteria was that the cartoon had to start in the 90's, meaning a couple of very late in the decade entries were still eligible. We did make a small...

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What Is Citronella?

Citronella refers to a group of plants, which could either be trees or shrubs that grow in tropical parts of the world. This plant yields an oil - citronella oil - which is valued for its many different properties. The most common use of citronella oil is to repel insects, especially mosquitoes....

15 People Who Had the Biggest Impact on Nursing

15 People Who Had the Biggest Impact on Nursing

My mom is a school nurse so I have a special place in my heart for nurses. Here are 15 women who helped shape the modern nursing profession into what it is, and who paved the way for people like my mom (courtesy of best-rn-to-bsn.com) Source: Best RN to BSN Here's to all the great nurses out...

Top 10 Things You Need to Do Now

Top 10 Things You Need to Do Now

As Benjamin Franklin once said, “Lost time is never found again.” Every minute counts - particularly for those aware of how quickly the clock ticks and time passes. Contrary to what many may think, the most vital resource each of us has isn’t money, fame, or success. It’s quite simply time. To...

250 Great Latin Phrases to Impress Your Friends

250 Great Latin Phrases to Impress Your Friends

Latin may be as obsolete as a 1998 personal computer but the ancient dead tongue of the world’s greatest thinkers pack a mind punch and often evoke a slight chuckle. As the Italic language spoken long, long ago in Rome, Italy, and other places, a great deal of scholars, clergy, and other people...

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Large Munsterlander Dog Breed

Also known as the Grosser Munsterlander Vorstehhund, it originated from Munster, Germany. This breed of gun dog is easily distinguishable from the Small Munsterlander by size and also with its black and white colour. It weighs from 50 to 70 pounds and has a height of 23 to 25 inches. It has a...

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What Is a Front Side Bus?

The front side bus, or FSB, is the term used for the electrical pathway that is on the motherboard of a computer. This is the same pathway that serves as the connection between the various hardware component and the microprocessor or central processing unit. The front side bus can be seen as the...

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Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Completing a Bachelor's degree in psychology won't qualify a student to become a practicing psychologist, but it can be used as a stepping stone to further study or the basis for a career in a number of fields. Students who are drawn to this program have a basic curiosity about humans and "what...

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How to Prepare for a Career in Pet Grooming

Do you love animals?   Do you have pets that you enjoy taking care of?    Do you enjoy pampering your pets?   If so, you'd probably enjoy a career in pet grooming.  A pet groomer helps keep animals looking their best by shampooing, giving hair cuts, cutting nails and...

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33 Ways to Fund Your Startup Business

No matter what the economic situation, someone somewhere, eyes bright with potential, is looking to start a new business. Funds are often the biggest hurdle to what could otherwise be a lucrative opportunity. Here are some ways - traditional and/ or creative - to raise money for your startup...