GipsyBoy discusses the concept of physical beauty and if really such a thing exists.

Boys, we've all stammered as a pretty girl whipped around and asked us for a pen. Or maybe that's just me (how embarrassing). Girls, it's only right to assume you've seen a quaint male specimen walking through the halls, and he's probably made your cheeks catch fire with a single smile. Beauty, I think, isn't definite. We all have our own tastes and preferences for what is beautiful.

My face gains ten shades of red when I see Aishwarya Rai on TV. My friend (who is a female), gets weak at the knees when that particular substitute fills in for a sick teacher. However, let us look at this phenomena from a far-standing position. Think of beauty in a broad sense. Things like perfect noses, almond eyes, and soft locks are among the common likes. Why is that?

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BooksRus gives tips on finding a summer job.

Summer is rapidly approaching and many students are eager to find seasonal, part-time jobs. Although enthusiastic, a majority do not know how to approach such an overwhelming task. There are many methods both widely known and a little unconventional to getting that first job interview and eventually getting the job.

First, you need to create a general resume that outlines all of the important sections. To do this, you can either use Google to look at examples and layouts for a stellar resume or you can visit your local library and check out a couple of resume-building books. A good one to read is "Knock 'em Dead" by Martin Yates. Throughout this instructive guide, you can browse through chapters of resume building, interview questions and cover letter techniques.

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