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As a shy person, talking to other people, especially strangers, used to strike terror in my heart. Things started to change for me when I went away to college. I knew two people from my high school on campus and I rarely saw them. The only way I was going to have friends was if I made the initiative. It wasn’t easy. I was rebuffed a few times and it was hard not to take it personally. On the other hand, I made a lot of new friends. I was the one who started the conversation with the person who become my best friend in college.

If you need help learning how to talk to others, visit In a Nutshell for helpful tips to get you going. Keep reading to find out how to keep your e-mail under control and how to use your computer to fight clutter.

Give your brain cells a workout by matching the quote to the speaker in Treehouse Games. In Treehouse Trivia, travel back in time to that first Thanksgiving by reading two firsthand accounts.

This month hosts Pursuit of Happiness Week from Nov. 8 though 14. As the Declaration of Independence states, the search for this state of being is one of our unalienable rights. During Better Conversation Week (Nov. 21-27), focus on improving your talks with friends and relatives.

On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, we acknowledge the men and women who have served in the armed forces. Then take time to express your gratitude on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24.

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