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Topics covered:

• Money
  Who has not used money? We all have used and use money every day. Unsurprisingly, chances are you will see signs for spending, saving, or making money everywhere. Money is an important element of our daily lives. Without it, we probably won’t be able to enjoy the life to the fullest. As such, this section is devoted to give you tips and practical information on money matters.
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• Education
  Education plays a big role in shaping future success. Education is even referred to as a "key" to success. Education opens doors to personal growth and independence. Whether you are young or adult learner, GiantPile has the tips and advise to guide you on finding a the right college, taking exams, writing term papers, making presentations, managing money, getting financial help, and so on.
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• Computing
  Computers have transformed the society in a way that no other technological innovation perhaps has done. You can find computer in use everywhere and we have become so dependent on them for our day to day existence. Computers truly have revolutionized the existence of humans. Whether it is a consumer, business or government entity, everyone is using a computer or something equivalent to it on regular basis.
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• Travel
  The world of travel is constantly expanding. As such, travelers require guides that will help them plan and enjoy their trip to the max. This is particularly true when going to unfamiliar places. This section is designed to be your one-stop travel companion filled with tips and suggestions to help you make your trip enjoyable and help avoid any hassles in planning and duration of the trip.
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• Shopping
  Shopping is an important task and is done on regular basis. Shopping for groceries, clothes, cars, homes, appliances, computer hardware and software systems, and other products and services require spending of money. This money is leaving out of the shopper’s hands and very quickly if the shopper is not careful.
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• United States
  This section provides reference material for sites and recourses in the US. If you need to know what and how many counties, cities, zip codes are in a particular state, see this section. The section also shows listing of area codes for each state. More information is also just a click away.
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Computing posts

• Understanding computers/computing
• Common data type on the World Wide Web
• Emptying the Recycle Bin
• Exploring/using popular browsers
• Internet name to an IP address
• Words on Internet
• Parts of an email message
• Understanding an email address
• Basics of electronic mail (email)
• Protecting your information and privacy on a PC
• Storage options beyond your PC hard drive
• Understanding binary numbers
• Protecting yourself from e-mail spam or scams
• Understanding encryption
• Creating a successful blog or website
• Getting images ready for the web
• Going Google-friendly with Google's webmaster tools
• Understanding computer viruses
• Adding or removing programs from Windows
• Compressing (or zipping) and extracting files on Windows
• Displaying local disk information and using disk tools
• Personalizing your PC's Start menu
• Online passwords

Posts on education

• Understanding the basics of decimals
• Consolidating federal student loans
• Common excuses for avoiding studying in college
• Helpful information for taking exams
• Searching for scholarships
• Reviewing award letters
• Preparing for college from birth to college years
• Understanding off-campus learning (distance learning)
• Learning English in the US
• Higher education agencies by state
• Factors influencing high test scores
• Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
• Understanding universities and colleges
• Understanding grants and scholarships
• Understanding meaning of the mathematical expressions
• Understanding college costs
• Understanding private loans
• College tuition is expensive and rising
• Abbreviations in education for degrees and programs
• Tips for your first or next class presentation
• Anxiety/fears in classrooms
• Thinking and use of brain in student learning
• Learning from vocational schools
• Enrolling your child (or children) in school
• Planning guide to United States for international students
• Help on writing papers
• Going smarter on starting a new semester
• Adult learning
• Getting help on education matters
• Getting help from school or public libraries
• Learning by reading - a survival guide for readers

Thoughts on money

• Money tips
• How to balance your checkbook
• Frequently asked questions on banking online
• Common-sense ways to saving and spending
• Are you asking yourself where did my money go?
• Working in the United States
• Working on cutting expenses
• Using money from your checking account
• Tracking variable expenses
• Sample common letters to creditors
• Responding to financial emergency
• Paying tax money
• Understanding stock brokers
• Opening a bank account
• Preparing yourself for financial emergencies
• A focus on credit cards (or charge cards)
• Choosing a Certificate of Deposit (or CD account)
• Smart ways to bigger savings
• Simple ways to protect your banking activities
• A look at credit card fees
• Dealing with credit offers and applying for a credit card
• Filing federal income tax return by April 15
• Making money mowing lawns
• Essential habits of a successful saver
• A guide to calling cards
• How or where not to spend your money
• Understanding credit

Travel posts

• Getting emergency help in the United States
• Helpful information to know if you are traveling to the US
• Ways to travel in the United States
• Tips for making your travel successful
• Packing for your trip
• Keeping your house safe while you are gone
• Accommodation choices for a US visit
• Traveling to a foreign country
• Traveling to a foreign country
• Health considerations in your travel plans
• Health considerations in your travel plans
• What you should know if you are not traveling solo
• Going there by airplane
• Helpful questions to ask in planning your next trip
• A traveler's guide to Baltimore Maryland

Thoughts on shopping

• Renting an apartment or home
• Finding a child caregiver provider
• Introduction to buying a home in the US
• Buying a car
• Boosting your redemption power on reward cards
• Buying from an auto auction
• Essentials of buying a new car
• What you may not know about grocery shopping
• Your guide to shopping online
• Buying a used car from a private party or owner
• Buying access to Internet service
• Getting ready to buy a home
• Help on completing a mortgage loan application

United States posts

• Getting a Social Security number (SSN) card
• Federal holidays
• US measurements and weights
• Internet address for each state
• US telephone area codes by state
• Obtaining a driving license in Maryland
• What to know to drive safe
• Going through your local telephone directory
• Government benefits for low-income families
• Understanding US history

1. Two guys are riding on a motorcycle in India and need directions to where they are headed. They see a man (drunk) walking on the road toward them. They stopped the motorcycle and asked for directions. The guy thinks for a moment and says you just passed it! Luckily, you have not gone far. It is just two miles behind me!

2. Wife: I am leaving for work.
Husband: have a great time...
Wife: you cannot tell me what to do.

3. An observation on arguments between couples: wife finishes talking but never stops.