Published documents by Art Gib

2009

I am definitely a girly-girl, and I enjoy dressing up for special events, dolling up with my favorite makeup--the works, you know? But for some reason I never caught on when it came to developing the right fashion sense in choosing shoes. I found a pair of flats I like that go with both jeans and dresses and replaced them with the same kind whenever they wore out. But unfortunately for me,...

Using The Internet To Beat The Bookstore Published on 17/08/2009

I learned pretty early on in my college career that textbook sellback is not the way to salvage the crippling expense that comes from purchasing college textbooks in the on-campus bookstore. All I had to do was hear a few reports from classmates about the measly amount of cash they received when trying to return their barely-used tomes because of newer editions being produced or other...

What Happens When Discrimination Becomes Debilitating? Published on 17/08/2009

As individual human beings and as citizens or residents of the United States of America, our identities are often complex because there are so many dimensions to what makes us who we are. Religion or non-religion, cultural heritage, sexual orientation, and gender are just a few of these. At any given time in our lives, we can belong to a number of minority groups. For many, understanding...

A Little Information On Nutrition And Muscle Building Published on 17/08/2009

While I was studying at a private university in southern California, I was coerced by the evils of "gen eds," into taking a science class. So I chose an introductory course in Food Science, and it was one of the best classes I ever took. It was a combination of chemistry, economics and commercialism, and nutrition. The latter was the most pertinent to my own life, of course. I learned the...

Get The Facts: A Bit About Liposuction Published on 17/08/2009

Our society is so funny--funny, as in strange, not funny in a joking way--in that we idolize the slim and the muscular bodies of celebrities (even if they are airbrushed or edited) yet we so frequently frown upon cosmetic surgery of any kind, including liposuction. But in my opinion--which is a very respectable one if I do say so--once a person has tried hard to take good care of their body,...

The Best Of Liposuction Procedures: Surgery Or No Surgery? Published on 17/08/2009

This may sound a little strange, but I am a person that fully supports cosmetic surgery of many kinds. Our culture places so much heavy emphasis on a person's outward appearance that it is difficult to feel confident and beautiful when you are stacked up against an airbrushed magazine model. Am I right? It is my feeling that once your restructure your lifestyle to ensure that you are healthy...

The Electric Light Bulb Could Be The Greatest Technology In History Published on 13/08/2009

The history of lighting is fascinating and includes philosophy, art, sciences and religion. Through an extensive timeline, we know that until early man discovered the element of fire quite by accident. He lived in darkness for half of his life. Lightning probably struck a nearby tree and set it on fire, revealing a source of light in addition to the sun and the moon. But with fire, man...

Feeling Hot Tips To Cool Down Published on 13/08/2009

When the temperatures begin to rise and the summer heat is bearing down, people need to find ways to cool down. Keeping cool in hot temperatures will help aid in the prevention of heat related sickness. Here are some tips for staying cool when you are outside and also when you are inside. When you are outside, it is not always easy to escape high temperatures. Sporting events, picnics, a...

Two Questions to Ask Yourself When Purchasing a Rotary Vane Vacuum Pump Published on 13/08/2009

When you start shopping for a rotary vane vacuum pump there are several things you will want to consider. They are definitely some of the most common vacuum pumps, but it is important to recognize that there are two different types of rotary vane vacuum pumps to choose from. That might seem like it is a little more difficult to choose which one to get for the use you need it for so let's take...

Finding the Perfect Gift, Fruit Baskets are Unique and Guaranteed to be a Hit Published on 13/08/2009

Have you ever wondered what the perfect gift could be for your parents, neighbors, good friend, office personnel or your child's teacher? Several of us will think of gift cards, treats, miscellaneous things, but often it is difficult to come up with that perfect gift. There are several reasons that gift cards create a challenge. One of the most common reasons that holds us back from...