Gift Ideas for Kids: Non-toxic and Eco-friendly
A review of safety concerns plaguing mass-produced toys since the wave of recalls in 2007. Presents several alternative sources of toys and non-toy gifts. Provides detailed information on manufacturing processes and safety control measures of manufacturers listed.

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Gold Charms: Timeless, Beautiful, Beloved
A detailed review of gold charms through history and modernity, including various styles, finishes and ways to wear available today.

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The Real “Secrets” of Resume Writing – Trends, “Rules” and More
A detailed guide to five resume-writing standards used by professionals to make their clients´ resumes stand out from the rest. Rarely taught or discussed, these industry secrets are what take a standard, well-written resume, and turn it into something that will capture the attention of hiring managers and generate interview offers. Written by a Certified Professional Resume Writer and former recruiter.

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Film Review: "Rent"
An intelligent, in-depth review of Chris Columbus's film version of the Tony-award winning Broadway musical "Rent," featuring a detailed comparison between the stage and screen versions.

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The Five Most Common - And Most Avoidable - Resume Errors
Writing an effective resume can certainly be challenging. There are numerous rules and none of them apply 100% of the time. It is often much easier for people to craft their document if they understand the boundaries within which they will need to operate 100% of the time - the mistakes that should never be made and will brand a job-seeker as unprofessional. Eliminating all of these errors from your resume will go a long way in improving your chances of securing an interview. 1. "Responsible for." The Problem: This is one of the most common, and most amateurish, resume errors. There is no greater example of weak, passive writing than the overused "responsible for." There are two base reasons why this phrase is to be avoided. The first is that it is already understood that the information included in your resume are activities that you were responsible for; this is the equivalent of writing "we cook" before an item listed in a restaurant menu. The second reason is what I mrntioned above: "responsible for" is passive, bland, and boring. It does nothing to draw in the reader, and demonstrates no specific or relevant skill. With the average resume being read in approximately seven seconds, the first word or two in each sentence is absolutely critical because it is the information that will be read first and most. Whether anything else in a given sentence will be read at all entirely depends on if the first couple of words strike a chord with the reader. If the hiring manager holding your resume does not spot keywords of interest in those vital locations, then the entire resume is probably going in the trash, no matter how great the rest of your information is. The Solution: A great way to test the quality of a resume is to read just the first word in each sentence, and see what image those words build of you as an employee. If your first words consist of "responsible for", "helped", "handled", or other passive language, then you´re not creating a powerful or compelling first impression. Open each and every sentence with a power verb that is relevant to the job you are applying for. Words such as "manage", "direct", "administer", and "process" can often be used to replace "responsible for", and are far more effective.

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