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In many cultures, women have traditionally given up their right to still use their maiden name once they got married. But times have changed. Here's what to avoid saying to a woman who wants to keep her maiden name once she is married

Traditionally, upon marriage western women have dropped their maiden name and taken on their husband's last name. But now more and more women are choosing to keep their maiden name. This article will consider the pros and cons of keeping your maiden name

Many engaged women struggle with the notion of the impending name change. If you can't decide whether or not to take his last name, gain some insight into your personal reasons behind the internal struggle,and explore the many naming options to find the best solution for you

This article outlines a new trend whereby men accept the names of their wives as their own. It also outlines other alternative methods of merging surnames and explains how other countries handle the issue.

Lucy Stone, the first woman to keep her maiden name after marriage made astounding advancements in better treatment for women and African Americans. Here is a look at her highly controversial life.

In a political move, NY State Senator Hillary Clinton drops her maiden name 'Rodham' in an effort to appeal to the more conservative climate during her bid for the Democratic presidential nomination.

How an Asian American "lost" her Asian name, and still embrace her culture and heritage.

When you think about the amount of time a couple spends in picking out just the right name, it's no wonder writers sometimes have a difficult time creating names for hundreds of fictional characters. Never fear. Help is here.

If you have a double-barrelled name, you are bound to come across difficulties at some point in your life whether that is at the DMV, while visiting the dentist or getting a military dependent ID card

Choosing a middle name for your child can be a difficult decision. Read this article for ideas on how to make it a little bit easier.

Choices for married couples who are deciding what family name they will take after they are married, including a variety of options for both men and women who are deciding what last name to take.

If you find yourself pregnant and not married, one question you might have is which last name do you give your baby?

Do it yourself alternative to the Bridal Name Change Kit, a guide to what documents to change first and how to do it.

Changing your name isn't as difficult as it sounds, and believe me, it happens every day. People change their names for all sorts of reasons, and the process is quite simple.

Choosing a name for a new baby can be exhausting. There are many resources to guide you if you are feeling overwhelmed.

A helpful guide for women that are considering changing their name after they get married.

This informative article is meant to assist those seeking to change their name(s) for personal reasons other than marriage or adoption.

A guide to helping brides determine whether they should change their last names, listing pros and cons.

Many authors around the world use a pen name or two when publishing their work. But why have they chosen to use a name other than the one they were born with? Eleven of those reasons are discussed in this article.

People typically change their name due to marriage, divorce, becoming a US citizen, child adoption (the child's name), or just because. Before you change your name, or your child's, you need to be aware of the rules and regulations for name changes.

I entered my first and maiden name in the search engine, and was shocked to see that I had an unclaimed paycheck listed. It was rather easy to claim the paycheck; I had to register with the Web site, which took all of 30 seconds, plus it was free.

My AC published name is Misha Safranski (my maiden name). I am a 36-year-old single mom. I was married for 12 years and finally got my life and sanity back 2 years ago. I grew up in Midland, MI, spent 5 years in NC and moved back to MI 2.5 years ago.

My name is Rosa Florence, but I often go by my maiden name, Rosa Hayes, because this is what I started out with as a writer. I am from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and love the rain.

If the heavy metal genre is only about sex, death and Satan, someone didn't bother to inform British metal band Iron Maiden.

Iron Maiden does it again. Another stellar performance to start off their latest world tour.

Make sure your bills are indeed yours even if your name is on them. If I hadn't paid attention to two bills I received a couple of months apart, I would have been out of quite a lot of money unnecessarily.

One can perform a search for missing money, also known as unclaimed property, by visiting www.missingmoney.com and typing a name or business entity into the search bar.

We all have heard the old adage "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" right? I am all for the three R's, but I would like to add one more....Remove.

If you're looking to locate a person by telephone number, then a reverse telephone directory is probably your best bet. Let me tell you what I found.

The longest ongoing debate in the world is whether a wife should change her name when she gets married, keep her own or hyphenate?

You can't have a class reunion without your classmates. Pick up some tips for locating the "missing" using the Web as well as some more traditional methods.

These factory tours allow travelers to see an airplane being built, learn about the perfume industry, watch an artisan craft a musical instrument or witness the creation of a pair of clogs.

Tips and resources for researching your Irish roots.

Life can through obstacles in your path that cause dents and dings on your credit report, but you can clear those up without paying someone else to do it. This informative article tells you exactly how to improve your credit rating.

What branch of the service did Rob serve in? Where were Rob and Laura married? What was Ritchie's middle name? Take this trivia quiz and learn the answers.

Whether we like them or not, our names are who we are. They identify us for life. Find out a personal story of how and why one mother changed her son's last name, and how you can too, by reading this informative article today!

Faith doesn't always lead to salvation. Throughout history, religious belief has been used to control terrorize and even kill.

No matter what it says on the Hollywood walk of fame, many times an actor is never known by their real name. Here is a list of many of the most famous actors and actresses, listed by the names you probably know and then their birth name revealed.

Although she is best known by her pen name, Laura Ingalls Wilder, a Missouri farm wife named Bessie Wilder earned a lasting place in children's literature with her acclaimed Little House series of books. Learn how she made it into the publishing world!

It is often said that you can 'date' a person's age by their name. We often see polls or lists of the 'most popular' names for any given year. Let's take a closer look at some baby names that may be new, or ones that are tried and true through the ages.

In my former life as a paralegal at a local law firm, I spent many hours working in probate law. In almost every file, whether it was an adoption file, change of name, or estate file, there was a birth or death certificate. In some cases there would be both.

Because identify theft is so pervasive today, the following article offers 20 important tips to help prevent it and save your credit rating.

Super Lee has lost only once in ten starts at Palm Beach Kennel Club, and this greyhound phenom looks better every time out.

Bollywood's beauty is among the best in the world.

bad stuff happened to me, I can never be repaid

This tutorial explains the procedure for obtaining divorce records in Pennsylvania. Addresses are included as well, but the address information may vary somewhat at a later date.

My father was born Patrick Clancy Halling on the 28th of August 1924 in Launceston, second city of the Australian island province of Tasmania but largely raised in Sydney.

As soon as you have any class reunion money in your hands, you should consider opening a bank account. Pick up some tips on doing just that as well as for keeping good records of class reunion revenue and expenditures.

A light-hearted and sarcastic examination of our double lives -one real, one cyber- in a familiar territory: relationships.

It really is not a good idea to wait until the last minute to finalize your honeymoon plans.

Yvonne De Carlo was one of Hollywood's most alluring women, but she is most famous for playing a part that required her to hide her beauty.

The overwhelming question remains: What do you have to do to get rejected by PublishAmerica? Submitting semi-illiterate borderline porn just gets you a contract.

Address a wedding invitation sounds like a fairly straight-forward job on the surface, that is until you start going through your guest list...

How maternity is represented in the works of Wright and Faulkner.

About double-barreling

If it's to good to be true. . . it might be a scam.

Interested in shaking the skeletons in your closet? Did great-great-great-grandad really get shot in the Civil War? Did Grampa Jones really know Al Capone? For the novice genealogist, read how to get started tracing your family tree.

Considering a Vegas Wedding here's a few things to know.....

Identity theft is rising in both amount per instance and in number of instances each year. Learn how you can avoid this nightmare.

There are quite a few people who trace their family histories. While in the process of looking for information about their families, they often create family trees.

These generations pioneered the use of modern microphone techniques in concert, radio, and recording performances to establish themselves as pure singers, not as singing comics or singing actors.

There are horror stories about nannies and babysitters everywhere you look. There are also some key steps to avoid becoming a horror story yourself.

Ted Bundy is one of the most notorious serial killer in the criminal history of America . Though he has confessed to killing only 28 people, it is estimated that he killed around 100 female victims in the 1970's. Surprisingly this serial killer was a suave educated lawyer.

Learn why a 19th-century cemetery is the most visited place by tourists to Buenos Aires.

Is it wrong that I am not totally excited about planning a wedding? I've never been one of 'those' girls. You know, the ones that sweetly chime, "I dreamed of the perfect wedding day since I was a little girl."

There is something I have been doing for years. It takes this one step further to assist my children who are now ages 24 and 21. I created a "a letter of instruction" for them on what to do if something happened to my husband and me.

Imagine having your world torn apart by a man you loved. You divorce him, but a few moments apart, a few more "I'm sorries" you end up being his wife again...x's three! Come walk and talk with Author O'Shea as she opens up.

The story of one man's all too common hellatious experience while trying to do a simple transaction at the Department of Motor Vehicles

Most of the senior, aged immigrants coming to the USA find it difficult to adopt on line banking due to their limited exposure to computers. Some basic,useful tips given in this article shall help all such friends.

Identity theft is a frustrating, expensive, time-consuming thing to fight. There are ways to lessen the chances of becoming a victim of it.

Sometimes you might look around your home, and find tons of stuff you hate, don't need, or outgrew. Well, instead of throwing it away or even getting a license to sell your unwanted things at a yard/garage sale, consider this: Ebay.

A look and insights into Michael Wolfe's "Taking Back Islam" and opinions on the state of Islam in America

Identity theft is an ever-increasing epidemic that affects millions worldwide. With the advent of the internet, this crime has become more frequent, and more difficult for unsuspecting citizens to dodge.

A short bio and trivia facts about Beyonce Knowles.

I've been trying to run away from my deep, dark secret all of my life. But like a relentless stalker bent on revenge, there is no escape. My deep, dark secret knows where I live, and it can never be outrun.

The Houston Texans have waived quarterback David Carr and running back Domanick Williams. David Carr was the Texans' first pick in franchise history five years ago.

In today's society you can find announcements of just about anything. From your standard graduation announcement, wedding announcement, or the birth of your new baby. One of the newest trends that is gaining in popularity is the divorce announcement.

Some brides and grooms have a multitude of different little folklore tidbits to ensure good tidings on their special day.

The American researchers Friedhoff & Van Winkle found a substance (DMPEA) present only in schizophrenics. The Cuban doctor Castillo has developed a blood test for schizophrenia. Van Winkle claimed that she had a cure for the disease.

In 5 minutes I compiled a list of 30+ SS ID#'s , one CC# (complete with expiration date), 12 login passwords, 100+ home addresses, and about 20 home phone #s - all belonging to various members of Myspace.com. Is some of your personal information in my list?

All over the web you can find offers for "free samples." Unfortunately most of these "free samples" are only available to you after actually purchasing certain products and services first. Here are some real free samples.

a short retrospect of Meg Ryan

If you're a fan of Barry Manilow, then you'll want to read this article and find out about his life and his brilliant career!

A 20 year veteran tells all about what really goes on inside the doors of one of the nations most misleading industries

Shopping and applying for a credit card online is a great way to compare cards and find the right one to meet your financial needs and personality. The process is easy, convenient, and secure.

Double barreling...

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. Here's how to protect yourself and what to do if you're vicitimized.

Keep your personal information personal! Arm yourself with information that will protect you from identity thieves and Internet scammers.

Genealogy is a fun and rewarding hobby, and can be a wonderful way to get to know the stories of your past. This is a primer on getting started.

This is the information the funeral director will ask at the time arrangements are being made. Not knowing this information can delay the death certificate and be hard to find quickly.

Preplanning your obituary should be as commonplace as making other pre-arrangements. How many times have you read your loved ones obituaries in the paper and noticed mistakes and ommisions?

A look at the challenges presented to traditional families in a non-traditional world.

The Imation 1GB Swivel Flash Drive is simply a great, easy to use flash drive.

Sammy and Yvonne Tschirhart keep their business in the family in the historic Texas town of Castroville that was settled by Alsatians in 1844.

How to gather information to help in your quest to discover your roots.