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27On top of the Rockies: Climbing Colorado's Mt. Elbert
A trail report and guide to climbing the tallest peak in the Rocky Mountains.
37Three ideas for recycling Christmas cards
Don't throw away those old holiday greeting cards. Instead, save them for future craft projects. Learn three ways to make crafts with Christmas cards.
29Visiting the Key West Shipwreck Museum
A review of the Shipwreck Treasures Museum in Key West, Florida.
24Employee or independent contractor: Employee misclassification issues
When is a worker properly classified as an employee or as an independent contractor? What happens when an employer gets it wrong? An overview of employee misclassification issues.
40Decoupage tin containers: Using recycled materials to make gift boxes
Use recpurposed tin containers, gift wrap, and other recycled paper products to make gift boxes your friends will love.
42Beer Cheese Soup Recipe
Autumn brings soup weather. Spice up your fall table with the bold flavors of beer cheese soup.
41Five Reasons to Plan a Colorado Vacation
With so much to see and do, Colorado is a great vacation destination any time of the year. Here are five reasons to start planning your own Colorado vacation.
22What you need to know before signing a non-compete agreement
The answers to some basic questions about employee non-compete agreements and your options if asked to sign one.
100How to Handle a Duplicate Content Warning on HubPages
Learn what happens when a Hub is moderated for duplicate content and what you can do about it..
22Brucemore Mansion: A Cedar Rapids, Iowa Attraction and National Trust Historic Site
Brucemore Mansion, Iowa's only National Trust Historic Site, preserves a piece of Cedar Rapids' history. Learn more about this historic house, the families who called it home, and its current role in the community.
34The Iowa State Fair: A top Iowa attraction that belongs on your bucket list
Have you been to the Iowa State Fair? Here's why it should be on your bucket list.
32Home freezing garden vegetables: How to freeze green beans, sugar snap peas and broccoli
Learn how to freeze green beans and other garden vegetables and discover time-saving equipment that will make home freezing vegetables a breeze.
39Garden Design Ideas from the Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden
Better Homes and Gardens magazine has been inspiring gardeners for decades. A visit to the magazine's test garden in Des Moines provides a real-life look at some great garden design ideas.
58Butternut Squash Ravioli with Hazelnut Sauce Recipe
This earthy dish makes a great vegetarian main dish or first course.
28Mustard Greens with Bacon Recipe
What's the best way to cook this spicy, yet pretty, green? With bacon, of course.
49The Top Five John Hughes Movies of the 1980s
Fans of the 1980s will want to revist these great movie classics by writer and filmmaker John Hughes.
64Breathe - A Tritina Poem
This is a poem I wrote to demonstrate the tritina, a type of 10 line poem.
55The Five Most Annoying Errors in Business Writing and How to Avoid Them
Are you guilty of any of these common writing errors in your business communications? Find out how you could be annoying people with common mistakes in grammar, punctuation, and word choice.
124Reflections on the First 50: My Top Five Tips, Hubs, and Hubbers Who Have Inspired Me
For my 51st hub, I'm taking a look back on the first 50, what I've learned, and the people who have inspired me along the way.
100How to Host a Tapas Party with Recipes and Menu Suggestions
Are you looking for a fun dinner party theme? Make your next party a Spanish-style tapas party. Here's everything you need to know to pull off an easy and casual dinner party.
93Impressions and Images of a Costa Rica Vacation
Are you planning a trip to Costa Rica? Given the country's vast natural resources, the hardest part may be deciding where to go and what to do. This suggested itinerary will give you a good taste of everything the country has to offer. Includes recommendations for accommodations and activities.
179Women: Top Ten Signs You Are Old
How can you tell when you're old? Do you know what old feels like? Here are the top ten signs.
28Cooking with Beer: Saint Patrick's Day Recipes
Cooking with beer is a great way to enhance the flavors of traditional Irish and Irish-American dishes for St. Patrick's Day or any day of the year.
20Adverse Possession and How It Works
In 2011, a Texas man gained notoriety when he claimed a $16 affidavit of adverse possession gave him rights to an expensive suburban home. What is adverse possession and how does it work? Find out here.
50Grammy's Christmas Pie
Read how the author and her mother conspired to get Grammy's secret Christmas pie recipe. Thirty years later, this delicious dessert remains a beloved family tradition.
17Not just for St. Patrick's Day any more: Cabbage facts, recipes and growing guide
A St. Patrick's Day staple, the cabbage is mostly ignored the other 364 days of the year. Find out why this humble vegetable should be given a second look.
26Hiking in Los Angeles: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Enjoy great hiking and wide open spaces just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. Discover Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
55How to deal with the death of a pet
A pet's death is a difficult but inevitable part of being a pet owner. Learn useful tips for coping with the loss of your pet, and for supporting your friends in their time of grief.
89Celebrate Potato Lovers Month with Fun Facts, Tips and Recipes
Are you a potato lover? February is your month. Here's everything you need to know to celebrate, including recipes to showcase the potato this month.
48Spicy roasted chickpeas: An emergency appetizer with ingredients you have on hand
Are you looking for a last minute party snack? Make spicy roasted chickpeas with four ingredients you should have on hand. They're quick, easy, healthy and delicious!
53Yoga Basics For Beginners
Your questions about starting a yoga practice are answered. Find out why you should be doing yoga and how to begin.
24Five Classic Movies To Watch This Weekend
Are you looking for a good movie to watch this weekend? Check out one of these classics.
52How to Tame a Wild Cat
Is it possible for a feral cat to become a beloved family pet? Yes, with lots of time, patience, and maybe a few surprises along the way. Read one cat's story and learn how to socialize a wild cat.
61The Top Five New Wave Songs of the 80s
Take a trip through the eighties with the best New Wave and alternative rock songs of the British post-punk era.
26Serving Up a Bowl of Hub Luv Chili
Have you tried fellow-hubber Jenubouka's braised short rib recipe? If not, put it on your to-do list and learn how to turn the leftover sauce into a killer chili.
35Authentic Tuscan Recipes from an Italian Chef
Learn the secrets of Tuscan cooking from a real Italian chef. Make a fabulous four-course meal in the time-honored Italian tradition.
18Will the Secrets of the Blue Zones Help Us Live Longer?
Discover the places on earth where people live the longest, healthiest lives. Can their secrets help us live longer? Several U.S. communities are trying to find out.
85How to Have a Make-Your-Own Pizza Party
Entertain with ease with a no-hassle make-your-own pizza party. Here's everything you need to know to get started.
7Discovering Dry Tortugas National Park
Explore Dry Tortugas, one of the most remote and least visited parks in the U.S. National Park system. Learn the park's fascinating history, find out how to get there, and start planning your trip today.
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The Five Best Bad Eighties Rock Ballads
Relive the days of shoulder pads and big hair with the best of the worst eighties power ballads. Videos are included.
21How to Plan a Progressive Dinner Party
Are you looking for a new dinner party idea? Learn what it takes to throw a progressive dinner party and get menu ideas and recipes for your own progressive dinner.
17Sangria: A Solution for Unwanted Wine
Not sure what to do with all those bottles of wine you receive as holiday gifts? Mix up a batch of sangria and serve it with tapas for a Spanish-themed New Year's Eve party.
37Clear Your Clutter and Donate to Charity
Learn how to reclaim your home from clutter and get your unwanted stuff to people who need it.
3Employer Alert: New NLRB Posting Requirements Impact Non-Union Employers
Is your business covered by the new posting requirements of the National Labor Relations Board? You may be surprised to know most businesses are, even if they have no union employees. Find out what your business needs to do to comply.
26Three Easy Christmas Ornaments to Make with Clear Glass Balls
How-tos for three easy Christmas crafts using glass ball ornaments. Decorate your tree with these cute ornaments or give them as gifts.
18Make Super Easy Shepherd's Pie with Leftover Mashed Potatoes
Use leftover mashed potatoes to make a quick and easy meal the whole family will love.
31Dreaming of a Green Christmas: Eco-Friendly Gifts and Tips for the Holidays
Are you dreaming of a green Christmas? Learn how to lessen the environmental impact of your holiday with tips for an eco-friendly Christmas and a green gift guide.
28When Bad Things Happen to Good Cooks: How to Fix a Bad Dish
What do you do when something goes wrong in the kitchen? Don't despair if you've overcooked the food or forgotten an ingredient. Learn how to recover from a mistake in the kitchen and still serve a great meal.
61From Cape Ann to Mt. Desert Island: A New England Road Trip
A photo journal of my trip up the coast of New England.
12Five Reasons to Shop Local on Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday, the Day after Black Friday, is dedicated to supporting small, local businesses. Read the reasons why you should shop local this holiday season.
21How to Make and Use Herbes de Provence
Learn how to make Herbes de Provence and how to use this traditional French herb blend to enhance your own favorite dishes. Includes a recipe for fresh tomato soup.
16The Girl's Guide to a Football Weekend in Las Vegas
Are you going to Las Vegas during football season? Learn the prime spots to cheer on your favorite team and the nearby options for dining, shopping and shows. Includes a primer on common football bets and how to place a football wager.
38The Pantry Challenge: Three Emergency Meals with Ingredients You Have on Hand
When you are stumped for dinner ideas, try one of these recipes with ingredients you have on hand to make a quick meal the entire family will enjoy.
107Five Ways to Get Fired
A tongue-in-cheek look at the just cause standard for discharge. Learn the five sure-fire ways you can get fired from a corporate employment attorney's perspective.
70Curried Butternut Squash Soup Recipe: An Elegant and Easy First Course
If you are looking for an easy yet elegant way to start your Thanksgiving dinner, try this recipe for curried butternut squash soup.
8Thai One On with Beef and Basil Leaves
Are you looking for a Thai recipe that's accessible to the home cook? Try Beef with Basil Leaves.
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Thai One On: Recipes for a Thai-Inspired Dinner Party
Learn how to make Thai food accessible to the home cook with easy recipes, a glossary of common Thai ingredients, and suggestions for throwing your own Thai-inspired dinner party.
108Everything's Better with Bacon: Making the Case for Bacon in a Healthy Diet
Is there ever a place for bacon in healthy diet? Read how bacon need not destroy your diet.
5Guidelines for Effective Employee Coaching
Learn tips and techniques for effectively addressing employee performance issues and providing honest and timely feedback to your employees.
63Gardening: Five Reasons to Grow Your Own
Learn how gardening can help you eat better, be healthier, get fit, save money at the grocery store, and instill healthy habits in your kids.
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He Said, She Said: Who's Telling the Truth in a Workplace Investigation?
Learn how to conduct an employee investigation and how to tell when someone is lying. These are the techniques skilled investigators use to make credibility determinations when conducting workplace investigations.
62Using Surplus Tomatoes: How to Make and Can Tomato Sauce in Three Steps
Learn how to use those surplus tomatoes from your garden to make and can tomato sauce and enjoy your garden's bounty all winter long.
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Strategies for Avoiding Employee Retaliation Claims
Employee retaliation claims are on the rise. Learn what constitutes unlawful retaliation and what employers can due to avoid liability.
31How to Spend a Perfect Day in Key West
This is your guide to spending a perfect day in Key West, Florida. Visit some of Key West's best dining establishments and watering holes, spend time on the island's best beach, learn about the history of Key West, and find a fabulous spot to watch the sunset.
27Raise Money and Promote Wellness with a Gardening-Based School Fundraiser
Learn how your school organization can have a gardening-based seed sale for its next fundraiser and raise money while promoting nutrition and healthier lifestyles.
12Slow Food USA's $5 Challenge to Take Back the Value Meal
Learn how you can join Slow Food USA's $5 Challenge Campaign to take back the value meal, which kicked off on September 17 and continues to gain momentum. Help raise awareness of the need for access to healthy, affordable food and demonstrate that people can eat nutritious food on a budget. Will you take the $5 Challenge and help make change happen?
101Throw a "Chopped Challenge" Dinner Party
Are you a fan of the Food Network's hit show Chopped? Learn how to have your own Chopped Challenge at home and throw a memorable dinner party your friends will never forget.
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A Checklist for Employers Before Discharging Employees
An employer checklist to assess potential legal exposure before discharging an employee. Reduce the risk of wrongful discharge litigation by proactively identifying and addressing legal risks of employee termination before taking action.
7Employer Alert: GINA Regulations Impact Common Employment Practices
Learn how the new Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act regulations impact common employment practices and what employers can do to ensure compliance.
