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Homework Help Guide for Parents: 10 Quick Tips Parents play a key role in the homework process. Are you setting the right example for your children? Read on to find out how you can help them succeed without completing their assignments for them. Top 7 Back to School Tips for Parents Kids aren't the only ones who struggle with the back to school transition; adjusting to a child's back to school routine and related events can be stressful and taxing for parents as well. No Time for a Vacation? Top 10 Weekend Things-to-Do Soaring gas prices and a busy work week don't have to mean a summer sans vacation. Below are some ideas that will help you make the most of summer - even if you don't have a week to spend on the shores of Hawaii. What You Need to Know About Your Mortgage The nation is all a buzz with talk of the housing market, and chances are, you've seen foreclosures popping up all over the place--including your own neighborhood. Here are some tips on what to watch for and ways to stay on top of the mortgage game. 5 Quick Tips for Recent Grads The job outlook for recent grads is constantly evolving. The fluctuation is frequently industry-based and can vary from position-to-position and state-to-state. However, there are some items you should always keep in mind regardless of your industry, position, or location. Below are some quick tips that could help you land that big job - whether you're a new graduate, or attending your 30th reunion. 10 Fun Things to Do This Summer (When You're On a Shoestring Budget!) Summer fun doesn't have to be expensive. Below are some cost-free or low-cost ways to have a blast--without breaking the bank! Green Business Trends: The Changing Shape of Corporations Companies are turning green like never before - and we're not talking money. Green business is now viewed as being cutting edge, environmentally-friendly, and an asset to future growth all at once. And now is a great time to get involved. Green Business: 5 Easy Steps to a Greener Workplace With the "green movement" taking the world by storm like never before, now is a great time to take a closer look at how your company stacks up. iPhone: The Apple of Our Ear? Ah, the iPhone. Since it's unveiling in January, Apple's first phone/PC/camera/MP3 player has been the talk of the entire cell phone industry. St. Patrick's Day: Lots of Green A fun look into the hoopla surrounding St. Paddy's day - with ideas for eCards, gadgets, gifts and events that cater to the holiday, there is no shortage of ways to spend your "Green." Valentines Day: Opening Hearts and Wallets Hallmark and other companies have a distinct way of reminding us of this day, and getting us to open up our hearts and our wallets. Golden Globes Help Increase Movie Ticket Sales and Boost TV Ratings The 64th annual Golden Globe Awards were held on January 15th. The Golden Globe Awards honor the year's top films and TV shows, and are presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Have Music, Will Travel: The Evolution of Portable Music All in all, the portability of music was a progressive movement. The digital music of MP3 players has emerged, victorious over the once ubiquitous tape and CD players. Leaders like Apple recognize the value of portable music that lives up to the expectation of true portability: a lightweight and simple, yet elegant design without compromising functionality in the slightest. Keeping Your New Year's Resolutions... And Your Sanity Simply put: holidays are a time of indulgence. We eat more food, buy more stuff, see more people. It's easy to get caught up in the snowflakes and tinsel and make somewhat unrealistic New Year's resolutions only to become so frustrated that we put away our resolutions along with our fruitcakes and mistletoe and only bring them back out when the next New Year rolls around. Small Businesses Owner's Guide to Growing Your Renewals in 2007 It's that time of year again. No, we're not just talking about turkey, long lines at the mall and overnight visits with the in laws. It's time for small business to look ahead at 2007 sales projections. AccessMyLibrary, Squidoo, Know It Now, and Wikipedia: The Four Best Free Resources on the Web Free content-free access-freedom of (online) speech. Fundamentally, the internet is changing for the better. Blogging as a Business Tool: Reading and Writing Effectively Whether you provide corporate information or intend to supply it, one avenue you may not have considered is blogging. Knowledge Is Power: The Search For Accurate Information On The Competition These days, when it comes to seeking out information, most people turn to their computers to do the work for them. "Surfing the Net" has become a routine way of gathering necessary data, facts, and other such knowledge.