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I am (among other things) a blogger, freelance writer, and internet marketer from Ohio. I started writing not only as a creative outlet, but also as a way to generate a little extra income.

I'm also working toward owning my own restaurant. With over 30 years

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Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing The key ingredients for grasping a second chance in life: 6 of 199

"I been down so long, the bottom looked like up." That line from an old Blood, Sweat and Tears song describes the way many people feel. Through bad luck or bad decisions, life just doesn't seem to be working out the way they planned. Yet many of these people manage to turn things around, pick themselves up, and go on to live...
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Global warming: What's the real truth?: 4 of 61

There are two separate, but related issues to consider when discussing global warming: Is global warming a reality, and is global warming a result of hman activity? Answering these questions has proven to be very difficult. "Experts" have lined up on both sides of the issue, and have accused their opponents of using junk sci...
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving How to save money on your next car: 1 of 13

Buying a car is a major decision. With the exception of buying a house, there are very few things that you will purchase that come with that high a price tag. Unfortunately, too many people make poor decisions when going through the process. If you're willing to take the time and effort, there are some big savings to be had....
Education > Educational Philosophy Education (or lack thereof): America is getting dumber: 4 of 44

There has been a cultural shift in America in recent years. With political correctness guiding our decisions there have been a lot of changes in the way we do things, and not always change for the better. Education is one of those areas. In many areas there has been more focus on how our children feel than there is on how th...
Education > College Courses & Majors Deciding if a business degree is right for you: 3 of 28

You're ready to take the next step in your education and get a college degree. The question is, in area are you going to get your degree? With so many to choose from, it's not always an easy decision. One thing to consider is usability. Will you be able to use your degree once you get it? You don't want to spend that much ti...
Sports & Recreation > Basketball Coaching & Skills How to improve your basketball jump shots: 1 of 9

There's an old saying that says "practice makes perfect". The problem is, if you're practicing the wrong thing, you could end up perfectly wrong. If you watch enough basketball players take jump shots, you realize that every one of them have a different style. However, there are some things that many of them have in common. ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development Ten things I want to teach my child: 2 of 16

There are many lessons we teach our children in life. A lot of them are smaller practical lesson like how to do laundry, or how to fry an egg. While these are useful, there are larger lessons that as a parent it's my responsibility to teach my children to help them become happy, successful adults. 1.) Do what you love. Most ...
Education > Distance Learning Computer skills required to become a distance learner: 2 of 14

As distance learning grows in popularity, there are some skills you will need to become proficient at in order to succeed. Email - Many distance learning programs give you the option of attaching your assignments to emails. Email is also a great way to ask questions or get clarification from your instructor. It is also usefu...
Jobs & Careers > Online Jobs (Other) Assessing the credibility of internet money-making websites: 1 of 7

Much has been written about the "money-making opportunities" on the internet. Despite the numerous claims that easy riches are just a mouse-click away, most of the sites show you the rainbow, but seem to keep the pot of gold hidden for themselves. That's not to say the opportunities don't exist. There are many opportunities ...
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Leasing vs. buying a car: 3 of 19

How to avoid getting fleeced by a lease! The deal sounds incredible. How could you afford to pass it up? You could be behind the wheel of that shiny new car you've always dreamed about for about the same monthly payment as an average sedan being sold on the same car lot. By leasing you could get your car for a fraction of wh...