http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com We all would like to see certain political changes. For some of us this might mean a return to fiscal responsibility. For others, a government that respects the rights of all humans may be the goal. But whatever our preferences, many of us feel like there... http://www.articlealley.com/article_659319_22.html 07th October 2008 In case you didn't know, 18% of appendectomies are done on patients who don't need them. That's what a recent study at the University of Washington found. Doctors are quick to recommend the surgery without waiting to confirm the diagnosis it seems. Diagno... http://www.articlealley.com/article_658210_27.html 07th October 2008 You can call it good luck, or cause and effect, or whatever you want. But you know that some people have more good things happen in their lives, and more happy surprises. What you may not know is that there are things you can do to be more like them and s... http://www.articlealley.com/article_658117_24.html 06th October 2008 How do you choose the best meditation music? Baroque music is often recommended, and particular pieces may have the right number of beats-per-minute to alter your brainwaves. But more on that in a moment. The science isn't that settled in this area yet, a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_654524_24.html 01st October 2008 Good metaphors, apart from just sounding nice to the ears, do at least two other things. First, they make it easier to think about something. For example, if you were to try to explain to a first-time computer user that bits of electricity create binary c... http://www.articlealley.com/article_653879_24.html 01st October 2008 Every state has an unclaimed property department of some sort. This is where uncashed checks, forgotten bank accounts and other "abandoned" monies go. The idea is simple enough; if money or other things of value are not claimed, they are turned over to th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_652432_18.html 29th September 2008 You have probably read articles on how to save money on groceries. They tell you to have a list and sticking to it, use coupons, go to discount membership stores (like Sam's Club), shop sales and stock up when things are cheap. All of this works, but ther... http://www.articlealley.com/article_651287_26.html 29th September 2008 The following memory tips are for all ages. Although memory loss often comes with old age, that does not mean it is a necessary result of aging. In fact, there are often specific causes, and a declining ability to remember things can be reversed in many c... http://www.articlealley.com/article_650681_24.html 26th September 2008 At the highest levels, better brainpower cannot be separated from higher self awareness. 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Fishing Worm Business This might be... http://www.articlealley.com/article_639214_27.html 15th September 2008 If you've read it, you may have noticed that the U.S. Constitution, in designating how representatives were to be apportioned by population, excluded "untaxed" Indians, and counted each black slave as three fifths of a person. That's in the first couple p... http://www.articlealley.com/article_638068_22.html 15th September 2008 The high mountains of Colorado still had a lot of snow in mid June. In fact, the Arkansas river was close to flooding here in Canon City, despite there being no rain in weeks. The snow melt was enough to raise it to its highest level in years. But my frie... http://www.articlealley.com/article_633048_29.html 09th September 2008 Would you like to get the best travel deals available? Then get ready to be open-minded and flexible. 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And of all the various techniques out there, one of the most common is a simple trick called "anchoring." Here is a look at how it is used o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_602950_22.html 18th August 2008 Is milk good for you? Our government says yes, but most scientists who do not work for the dairy industry say no. Why the discrepancy? Let's look at the research. Though most people still think that milk is good for their bones, there is no evidence fo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_599487_17.html 15th August 2008 We would like to think that the research done by the pharmaceutical companies is honest, but more than one news story has shown otherwise. If we had the political will, or if the FDA was less political, drug trials could be made more honest almost immedia... http://www.articlealley.com/article_598172_17.html 14th August 2008 Why not start each morning with a simple thought for the day? Hold it in mind to see what perspective it gives to the day's events. Here is one for each day of the week. Monday's Thought For The Day When you argue with a person, are you focused on t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_597241_24.html 13th August 2008 Which is the best of the best wild edible plants? That depends on whether you are collecting them for a tasty meal, or as a matter of life or death. It also depends on the season and where you are. But despite all these qualifications, there is one that ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_596114_22.html 13th August 2008 Most of us know lucky people, those who seem to lived a charmed life. They may not even be all that smart, and yet they seem to almost stumble into good situations. Opportunities open up for them, things are "handed" to them. Perhaps they win in the stock... http://www.articlealley.com/article_591171_24.html 27th July 2008 A bad credit rating is usually considered a problem, but is it always so? Are there circumstances where it can be beneficial? 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