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Charities in Pennsylvania that Help People Pay Bills

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D. S. Ploshay) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 07:25:07 EDT

In a tough economy, rising energy costs can take a toll on household finances. If you are a Pennsylvania resident having difficulty paying your utility bills--gas, electric, oil--there is help.

Contributor: D. S. Ploshay
Published: Jun 16, 2011

PowerPoint Tips for College Students

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D. S. Ploshay) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:36:03 EDT

PowerPoint offers college students a user-friendly, easy tool to create colorful, professional presentations. However, this powerful presentation tool from Microsoft can oftentimes become a crutch during the actual presentation.

Contributor: D. S. Ploshay
Published: Feb 14, 2011

Sleep Masks and Ear Plugs Can Aid in Peaceful Sleep and Study

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D. S. Ploshay) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:31:53 EDT

Sometimes one student may wish to nap, while the other is doing work. One may want to stay up late watching a movie, while the other hits the sack early. Earplugs and sleeping eye masks can be a great item to have in a college dorm room or apartment.

Contributor: D. S. Ploshay
Published: Feb 14, 2011

The Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship Rewards Exceptional Elizabethtown College Students

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D. S. Ploshay) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:44:09 EDT

Elizabethtown (Pa.) College joins a number of elite institutions in being selected as a partner school for the Penny and Roe Stamps Family Charitable Foundation.

Contributor: D. S. Ploshay
Published: Jan 18, 2011

Red-winged Blackbirds: 10 Facts About These Newsworthy Birds

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D. S. Ploshay) — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:29:59 EDT

Red-winged blackbirds have become newsworthy for unfortunate, unexplained circumstances. Learn more about one of the most common birds found in the United States.

Contributor: D. S. Ploshay
Published: Jan 05, 2011

10 Things to Twitter About While in College

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D. S. Ploshay) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 10:11:19 EDT

Facebook may still the favorite social media choice among college students, but a survey released December 9, 2010 reports that 18% of college students that go online use Twitter.

Contributor: D. S. Ploshay
Published: Jan 03, 2011

What You Can Do in College Today to Make the Degree Pay Off Tomorrow

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D. S. Ploshay) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 10:01:00 EDT

Often, new college grads and experienced veterans'"victims of downsizing'"are vying for the same jobs. It's more important than ever to make your cover letter and resume stand out from others in the pile.

Contributor: D. S. Ploshay
Published: Jan 03, 2011

How to Be a Cutting Edge Communications Major

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D. S. Ploshay) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:28:51 EDT

As multi-media storytelling becomes more prevalent and new news and entertainment mediums are created, it's a smart idea to diversity while in college'"it's the best preparation for today's job market.

Contributor: D. S. Ploshay
Published: Dec 02, 2010

Augusten Burroughs Said You Better Not Cry... But I Did Anyway

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D. S. Ploshay) — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:23:45 EDT

It said on the cover of the book, you better not cry. But I did. The first chapter brought tears of laughter, but how did the rest of the holiday memoir fare?

Contributor: D. S. Ploshay
Published: Jul 25, 2010

Unique Philadelphia Cheesesteak Recipe Using Cream Cheese

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D. S. Ploshay) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:24:15 EDT

The story of a hungry girl who made the most of her bare cupboards. Learn how to make a delicious variation of the Philly cheese steak.

Contributor: D. S. Ploshay
Published: Jul 14, 2010

How to Remember Your Dreams

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D. S. Ploshay) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:15:05 EDT

You may think you don't dream. But it's more likely that you just don't remember those adventures! Here are three ways to help you remember your dreams.

Contributor: D. S. Ploshay
Published: Jul 14, 2010

Meanings of the Teeth Falling Out Dream

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D. S. Ploshay) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:08:21 EDT

Interpreting dreams is highly subjective, almost like reading the daily horoscope. But, I will provide some information on dreams about losing teeth here based on a few dream dictionaries I own.

Contributor: D. S. Ploshay
Published: Jul 14, 2010

5 Fitness Tips for the Lazy: How to Burn Calories Doing Next to Nothing

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D. S. Ploshay) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:18:42 EDT

Five calorie-burning tips that don't feel like exercise.

Contributor: D. S. Ploshay
Published: Jan 08, 2010

A Closer Look at Twitter: The Social Media Tool with a Growing 'Following'

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D. S. Ploshay) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:57:05 EDT

A closer look at the social media phenomenon and how its helping students and small businesses alike.

Contributor: D. S. Ploshay
Published: Dec 06, 2009

Tom Petty Appreciation Band Rocks Northeast Pennsylvania

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D. S. Ploshay) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:42:32 EDT

The Tom Petty Appreciation band is a supergroup of sort, formed of members of various popular Scranton and Wilkes-Barre area bands playing hits that made Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers one of the most-loved bands in rock and roll history.

Contributor: D. S. Ploshay
Published: Dec 06, 2009

Enjoyable Sleighride Through Augusten's Christmases Past

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D. S. Ploshay) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:35:15 EDT

Augusten's new holiday memoir takes us on a sleighride through his Christmases past with the same wit, humor, and emotion of his past best sellers.

Contributor: D. S. Ploshay
Published: Dec 06, 2009

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Live Anthology Superhighway Tour: A Review so Far

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D. S. Ploshay) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:04:28 EDT

An overview of the newest Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers release, Live Anthology. The album is slated to hit stores November 23, but the digital version is already available, two tracks at a time.

Contributor: D. S. Ploshay
Published: Nov 03, 2009

My Imagine Wrist Tattoo

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D. S. Ploshay) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:24:39 EDT

As a creative writer and dreamer, the word imagine has always been important to me: wall hangings, quotes, key chains, etc. So when I wanted ink done I chose the "imagine" in a classic typewriter font located where I'd always see it.

Contributor: D. S. Ploshay
Published: Sep 29, 2009

DevHub.Com Offers Free Platform for Building and Monetizing Websites

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D. S. Ploshay) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:41:20 EDT

Fresh for February 2009, Evo Media Group launched DevHub, a free website platform which comes complete with hosting, tools and monetizing capabilities.

Contributor: D. S. Ploshay
Published: Feb 25, 2009

SleepStream App for Apple iPhone: A Review

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D. S. Ploshay) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:26:51 EDT

A review of SleepStream, a paid application for Apple Iphone.

Contributor: D. S. Ploshay
Published: Feb 19, 2009